Recovery device for RFID tags
By designing an RFID tag recycling device that automatically identifies and classifies tags, the problems of low efficiency in manual operation and insufficient intelligence in traditional mechanical devices are solved, realizing efficient and automated tag recycling and real-time monitoring.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN YOUJUN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing RFID tag recycling relies on manual operation, which is inefficient and prone to errors. Traditional mechanical devices lack intelligent identification and automatic sorting functions, resulting in high recycling costs and low efficiency.
A recycling device comprising a detector, controller, motor, and collection components was designed. The detector automatically identifies RFID tags and controls the motor to drive a movable plate, guiding qualified and unqualified tags to different discharge ports. Combined with a weighing device and an alarm, automatic sorting and alerts are achieved, and a transparent window and indicator lights are provided for visual monitoring.
It enables automated and rapid sorting and recycling of RFID tags, reduces labor costs, improves recycling efficiency, ensures recycling quality, provides real-time monitoring, avoids overloading collection boxes, and ensures the continuity of the recycling process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of recycling device technology, and in particular to a recycling device for RFID tags. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of IoT technology, RFID tags, with their non-contact automatic identification and rewritable characteristics, have been widely used in logistics warehousing, retail management, and supply chain traceability. As the usage of RFID tags continues to increase, the importance of their recycling and processing is becoming increasingly prominent.
[0003] Currently, RFID tag recycling largely relies on manual operation or simple mechanical assistance. Manual sorting is not only inefficient and unable to meet the needs of large-scale tag recycling, but also prone to visual fatigue due to prolonged work, leading to errors in judging whether tags are qualified and affecting the recycling quality. Traditional mechanical recycling devices lack intelligent identification and automatic classification functions, making it impossible to accurately detect and sort tags, requiring subsequent secondary processing, which increases recycling costs and time costs.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can automatically detect, quickly sort and recycle RFID tags to improve tag recycling efficiency and accuracy, reduce labor and time costs, and promote the intelligent and efficient development of RFID tag recycling and processing. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a recycling device for RFID tags.
[0006] An RFID tag recycling device includes a box, a support frame, a conveyor belt, a rotating plate, a detector, a controller, a guide plate, a motor, a movable plate, and a collection assembly. The support frame is installed on the upper side of the box, and the conveyor belt is mounted on the support frame. A feed inlet is located on the upper left side of the box, and the conveyor belt extends outside the feed inlet. A rotating plate is rotatably connected to the feed inlet. A detector is installed in the middle of the top of the box, and a controller is installed on the right side of the top of the box. A guide plate is connected inside the box, and the guide plate is inclined from left to right. Feed outlets are located at the left and right ends of the guide plate. A motor is installed in the middle of the front side of the box, and the motor output shaft passes through the inside of the box and is rotatably connected to the middle of the guide plate. A movable plate is connected to the motor output shaft. The movable plate initially closes the feed outlet on the right side of the guide plate. The conveyor belt, detector, and motor are all electrically connected to the controller. A collection assembly is located on the lower side of the box.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the collecting component includes a spring, a support plate, a collecting frame, and a handle. The lower side of the box is divided into two chambers, left and right. Four springs are arranged in a rectangular array at the bottom of each chamber. The tops of the four springs are connected by a support plate. Two collecting frames are placed in the left and right chambers respectively and supported by the support plate. A handle is slidably connected to the front of the collecting frame. The front end of the support plate has a slot that matches the handle, and the handle engages with the slot.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a transparent window is also included, with the collection frame having a transparent window embedded in the front side.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a weighing device and an alarm are also included. Weighing devices are installed at the bottom of the two chambers inside the box, respectively, and are located below the support plate. Alarms are symmetrically installed on the lower side of the front side wall of the box. Both the weighing devices and the alarms are electrically connected to the controller.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a connecting plate and a transparent plate are also included. A slot is provided on the lower front side of the box body, and a connecting plate is rotatably connected to the slot. A transparent plate is embedded in the connecting plate.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, indicator lights are also included. Indicator lights are symmetrically installed on the upper side of the front side wall of the housing. The left indicator light is green and the right indicator light is red. Both indicator lights are electrically connected to the controller through electrical circuits.
[0012] The beneficial effects are as follows: 1. By linking the detector and the controller, the RFID tags can be automatically identified and detected. Based on the detection results, the motor drives the movable plate to automatically guide qualified and unqualified tags to different discharge ports, thereby completing rapid classification and recycling, significantly improving the efficiency of tag recycling and reducing manual sorting costs and time consumption.
[0013] 2. The transparent window on the front of the collection box, the transparent panel on the connecting plate at the bottom of the box, and the indicator light on the front of the box provide visualization of tag recycling information from different angles. The transparent window and panel allow for direct observation of the amount of tags stored in the collection box, while the indicator light displays the real-time status of whether the tags have passed inspection, enabling staff to promptly monitor the equipment operation and tag recycling status.
[0014] 3. The weighing device, alarm, and controller are set up to monitor the weight of the collection box in real time. When the weight of the labels in the collection box reaches the preset value, the alarm is automatically triggered to remind the staff to replace the collection box in time, so as to avoid the accumulation of labels due to the collection box being full and to ensure the continuity and stability of the recycling process. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a first sectional view of the box component of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the support plate component of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a second sectional view of the box component of this utility model.
[0019] The above-mentioned attached drawings include the following reference numerals: 1_box body, 2_support frame, 3_conveyor belt, 4_rotating plate, 5_detector, 6_controller, 7_guide plate, 8_motor, 9_movable plate, 10_spring, 11_support plate, 12_collection box, 13_pull handle, 14_transparent window, 15_weighing device, 16_connecting plate, 17_transparent plate, 18_alarm, 19_indicator light. Detailed Implementation
[0020] Example: A recycling device for RFID tags, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the device includes a housing 1, a support frame 2, a conveyor belt 3, a rotating plate 4, a detector 5, a controller 6, a guide plate 7, a motor 8, a movable plate 9, and a collection assembly. The support frame 2 is bolted to the upper side of the housing 1, and the conveyor belt 3 is mounted on the support frame 2. A feed inlet is located on the upper left side of the housing 1. The conveyor belt 3 extends beyond the feed inlet of the housing 1. A rotating plate 4 is rotatably connected to the feed inlet. This rotating plate 4 remains vertical under gravity, forming a dustproof structure. When an RFID tag is conveyed to the feed inlet by the conveyor belt 3, it can push open the rotating plate 4 and enter the housing 1 using its own thrust. The top center of the housing 1... The box 1 is equipped with a detector 5. The top right side of the box is bolted to a controller 6. The box 1 is connected to a guide plate 7, which is inclined from left to right. The guide plate 7 has a material drop port at the left and right ends. The box 1 is bolted to a motor 8 in the middle of the front side. The output shaft of the motor 8 passes through the inside of the box 1 and is rotatably connected to the middle of the guide plate 7. The output shaft of the motor 8 is connected to a movable plate 9. The movable plate 9 initially closes the material drop port on the right side of the guide plate 7. The conveyor belt 3, detector 5 and motor 8 are all electrically connected to the controller 6. The box 1 is equipped with a collection component for classifying and storing RFID tags.
[0021] like Figures 2-3As shown, the collection assembly includes springs 10, support plates 11, collection frames 12, handles 13, and transparent windows 14. The lower side of the housing 1 is divided into left and right chambers. Four springs 10 are arranged in a rectangular array at the bottom of each chamber. The tops of the four springs 10 are connected to the support plates 11. The two collection frames 12 are placed in the left and right chambers respectively and supported by the support plates 11. The handles 13 are slidably connected to the front of the collection frames 12. The front end of the support plates 11 has a slot that matches the handles 13. The handles 13 engage with the slots to fix the collection frames 12. The transparent windows 14 are embedded in the front of the collection frames 12 to facilitate direct observation of the number of RFID tags collected inside the collection frames 12, providing a visual basis for subsequent processing.
[0022] During RFID tag recycling, the operator starts the conveyor belt 3 via the controller 6. The tags are conveyed sequentially and uniformly into the container 1 at a set linear speed via the conveyor belt 3. When a tag moves directly below the detector 5, the detector 5 triggers a sensing signal that is transmitted to the controller 6. The controller 6 then stops the conveyor belt 3 according to a preset program and scans the tag. If the detection result meets the set standard, the controller 6 issues a command to start the conveyor belt 3 again. The tag continues to be conveyed and falls onto the guide plate 7, sliding along the inclined surface of the guide plate 7 from the left drop port into the left collection box 12. If a defective label is detected, the controller 6 immediately outputs a control signal to start the motor 8. The output shaft of the motor 8 drives the movable plate 9 to rotate upwards to a vertical position, releasing the closure of the right drop port of the guide plate 7. At this time, the defective label is conveyed by the conveyor belt 3 and falls from the right drop port into the right collection box 12. After completing one round of defective label sorting, the motor 8 automatically reverses its rotation, driving the movable plate 9 back to its initial position to close the right drop port. As the collection process continues, the number of labels in the collection box 12 increases, causing the support plate 11 to move downwards under the action of gravity. The spring 10 plays a buffering and shock-absorbing role to avoid rigid impact. After the recycling operation is completed, push the pull handle 13 upwards to disengage it from the slot, and the collection box 12 can be pulled out from the front of the box 1 through the pull handle 13 for further processing of the internal labels.
[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a weighing device 15 and an alarm 18. The weighing device 15 is installed on the bottom of the left and right chambers inside the box 1 by bolts. It is located below the support plate 11. The alarm 18 is symmetrically installed on the lower side of the front side wall of the box 1. The weighing device 15 and the alarm 18 are both electrically connected to the controller 6.
[0024] As labels continue to accumulate in the collection box 12, their weight increases, causing the support plate 11 to move downwards against the preload of the spring 10. The spring 10 undergoes compression deformation. When the support plate 11 contacts the weighing device 15 below, the weighing device 15 begins to collect the weight data of the collection box 12 in real time. Once the detected weight reaches a preset threshold, the weighing device 15 immediately sends an electrical signal to the controller 6. After receiving the signal, the controller 6 triggers the corresponding side alarm 18 to issue an audible and visual alarm, prompting the staff to promptly remove the collection box 12 to clean the labels. Once the labels in the collection box 12 are cleared and the weight is reduced, the spring 10 returns to its elastic deformation, pushing the support plate 11 upwards to reset.
[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a connecting plate 16 and a transparent plate 17. A slot is opened on the lower front side of the housing 1, and the connecting plate 16 is rotatably connected to the slot. The transparent plate 17 is embedded in the connecting plate 16, and the staff can intuitively see the label storage amount of the collection frame 12 in the chamber through the transparent plate 17. When the labels need to be processed, the connecting plate 16 is rotated upward to open the slot, and the collection frame 12 can be easily pulled out. During normal operation, the connecting plate 16 closes the slot, which plays a role in preventing dust and foreign objects from entering, and at the same time prevents the collection frame 12 from being pulled out accidentally, ensuring the stability of the device operation.
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, it also includes indicator lights 19. The upper side of the front wall of the housing 1 is symmetrically equipped with indicator lights 19 by bolts. The left indicator light 19 is green and the right indicator light is red. Both indicator lights 19 are electrically connected to the controller 6 through electrical circuits. In the label detection process, when the detection system determines that the label is qualified, the qualified label falls into the left collection box 12, and the controller 6 synchronously drives the left green indicator light 19 to light up. If the label fails the detection, the unqualified label falls into the right collection box 12, and the controller 6 controls the right red indicator light 19 to light up. Through the status of the indicator lights 19, the operator can grasp the label detection results in real time and intuitively.
Claims
1. A recycling device for RFID tags, characterized in that: The system includes a housing (1), a support frame (2), a conveyor belt (3), a rotating plate (4), a detector (5), a controller (6), a guide plate (7), a motor (8), a movable plate (9), and a collection assembly. The support frame (2) is installed on the upper side inside the housing (1), and the conveyor belt (3) is installed on the support frame (2). A feed inlet is opened on the upper left side of the housing (1), and the conveyor belt (3) extends to the outside of the feed inlet of the housing (1). A rotating plate (4) is rotatably connected to the feed inlet. A detector (5) is installed in the middle of the top inside the housing (1), and a controller (6) is installed on the right side of the top inside the housing (1). Inside the box (1), there is a guide plate (7). The guide plate (7) is tilted with the left side lower than the right side. The left and right ends of the guide plate (7) are respectively provided with material discharge ports. A motor (8) is installed in the middle of the front side of the box (1). The output shaft of the motor (8) passes through the inside of the box (1) and is rotatably connected to the middle of the guide plate (7). A movable plate (9) is connected to the output shaft of the motor (8). The movable plate (9) is initially closed to the material discharge port on the right side of the guide plate (7). The conveyor belt (3), the detector (5) and the motor (8) are all electrically connected to the controller (6). A collection component is provided on the lower side of the box (1).
2. The RFID tag recycling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection assembly includes a spring (10), a support plate (11), a collection frame (12), and a handle (13). The lower side of the box (1) is divided into two chambers, left and right. Four springs (10) are arranged in a rectangular array at the bottom of each chamber. The top of the four springs (10) are connected by a support plate (11). The two collection frames (12) are placed in the left and right chambers respectively and supported by the support plate (11). The front side of the collection frame (12) is slidably connected to the handle (13). The front end of the support plate (11) has a slot that matches the handle (13). The handle (13) engages with the slot.
3. A recycling device for RFID tags according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a transparent window (14), with the transparent window (14) embedded in the front side of the collection box (12).
4. A recycling device for RFID tags according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a weighing device (15) and an alarm (18). The weighing device (15) is installed at the bottom of the two chambers inside the box (1), which is located below the support plate (11). The alarm (18) is symmetrically installed on the lower side of the front wall of the box (1). The weighing device (15) and the alarm (18) are both electrically connected to the controller (6).
5. A recycling device for RFID tags according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting plate (16) and a transparent plate (17). A slot is provided on the front side of the lower part of the box (1), and the connecting plate (16) is rotatably connected to the slot. The transparent plate (17) is embedded on the connecting plate (16).
6. A recycling device for RFID tags according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes indicator lights (19). The upper side of the front wall of the box (1) is symmetrically equipped with indicator lights (19). The left indicator light (19) is green and the right indicator light is red. Both indicator lights (19) are electrically connected to the controller (6) through electrical circuits.