A warehouse entry and exit settlement desk
By adjusting the coverage area and layout parameters of the wide-beam antenna, combined with signal shielding materials and QR code recognition, the problem of blank areas in RFID warehouse management was solved, achieving high-precision and high-efficiency settlement and reducing the cost of manual verification.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI FORCE PERCEPTION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
In RFID warehouse management, the blank areas covered by wide-beam antennas cause errors in the settlement quantity, which is difficult to solve effectively with existing technologies.
By adjusting the coverage area and layout parameters of the wide-beam antenna, and deriving critical conditions using trigonometric functions, the blank area is ensured to be located below the support plate. Signal shielding materials and low-dielectric non-conductive materials are used, combined with QR codes and identity verification, to improve recognition accuracy.
It improves the accuracy and efficiency of inbound and outbound settlement, reduces the cost of manual verification, and provides a high-precision, high-efficiency, and low-error intelligent solution.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of goods settlement technology, specifically to an inbound and outbound settlement table. Background Technology
[0002] In warehouse inbound and outbound management, RFID technology solves the pain points of low efficiency, high error rate, and inaccurate inventory caused by traditional manual operations (such as scanning and manual recording) through non-contact batch identification, real-time data synchronization, and automatic information verification, and runs through the entire process of "inbound-storage-outbound".
[0003] For densely packed tags and close-range batch identification, wide-beam antennas are selected. Wide-beam antennas suitable for inbound and outbound operations have an effective coverage range between 60 and 90 degrees. Beyond this angle, the electromagnetic wave power will rapidly attenuate, making it difficult to activate RFID tags. When multiple signal receiving and transmitting antennas are needed to expand the settlement area, there are blank areas between the effective coverage areas of the receiving and transmitting antennas. When the tags are in the blank areas, it is easy to cause under-settlement, resulting in incorrect settlement quantities. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is to provide an inbound and outbound settlement table, which eliminates the blank areas covered by the RFID inbound and outbound management antenna by adjusting the coverage area and layout parameters of the wide beam antenna, thereby improving the settlement accuracy and increasing the efficiency of inbound and outbound operations.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an inbound / outbound settlement counter, comprising a frame, wherein the frame is further provided with:
[0006] The storage platform has a built-in processor and signal transceiver, and the top of the storage platform is equipped with a support plate for placing items.
[0007] Signal transceivers are arranged horizontally, and there are several of them. The horizontal distance between adjacent ends of the transmitting end of each signal transceiver is L, and the distance from the transmitting end of the signal transceiver to the bottom of the support plate is H. The relationship between them is as follows: .
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the top of the shelf is provided with a support eave for mounting a support plate, and the support eave is made of signal shielding material.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the support plate and the shelf are detachable.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this invention, the support plate is made of a radio frequency compatible low dielectric non-conductive material.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this invention, each adjacent signal transceiver has a height difference, and the height difference is less than the thickness of the support plate.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the frame is also provided with a scanner. When the shelf cannot recognize the item information, the scanner can scan the two-dimensional verification code on the item to recognize the item information.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the frame is also provided with an operation area for providing an interactive interface for operators.
[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a video capture device is also provided on the frame. The video capture device is located on the lower top surface of the frame and can record the operator's operation process and the type of items.
[0015] As a further embodiment of this invention, the frame is also provided with an authentication device for identifying the operator's identity.
[0016] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a spare verification component is also provided on the frame.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0018] In this invention, by adjusting the effective coverage area and spatial layout parameters of the wide-beam antenna, the problem of under-settlement and missed settlement caused by antenna coverage gaps in traditional RFID warehouse management is solved. Specifically, when using a wide-beam antenna with a beamwidth of 60°, a right-angled triangle model is established and trigonometric function relationships are used to derive... The critical conditions ensure that the blank area is always below the support plate, avoiding the label being in a signal blind zone. This not only improves the accuracy of settlement and eliminates inventory data deviations caused by manual operation or equipment limitations, but also improves the efficiency of inbound and outbound operations compared to traditional barcode scanning methods through non-contact batch identification and real-time data synchronization mechanisms. At the same time, it reduces the cost of manual verification and provides a high-precision, high-efficiency, and low-error intelligent solution for warehouse management. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying 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.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electromagnetic waves of the signal transceiver of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage platform of this utility model;
[0023] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0024] 1. Frame; 2. Shelf; 3. Signal transceiver; 4. Support plate; 5. Support eaves; 6. Scanner; 7. Operating area; 8. Video capture device; 9. Authentication device; 10. Backup authentication device. 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Please see Figures 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: an inbound and outbound settlement counter, including a frame 1, and the frame 1 is further provided with:
[0027] The storage platform 2 has a built-in processor and signal transceiver 3, and the top of the storage platform 2 is equipped with a support plate 4 for placing items.
[0028] Signal transceivers 3 are arranged horizontally, and there are several of them. The horizontal distance between adjacent ends of the transmitting end of each signal transceiver 3 is L, and the distance from the transmitting end of the signal transceiver 3 to the bottom of the support plate 4 is H. The relationship is as follows: ;
[0029] In warehouse entry and exit scenarios involving dense tagging and close-range batch identification, a wide-beam antenna with a beamwidth of 60 to 90 degrees (i.e., signal transceiver 3) is selected; from Figure 1 It can be seen that the blank area generated when the effective coverage interval is 90° is included in the blank area when the effective coverage interval is 60°; when the effective coverage interval is 60°, H reaches its maximum value, and the blank area corresponding to H in this state can cover the blank area generated by any angle from 60° to 90°.
[0030] When the effective coverage interval is 60°, θ = 60°. The relationship between L and H is derived using trigonometric functions. H forms a right triangle, with the vertical altitude H as one leg and half the horizontal length L / 2 as the other leg. The hypotenuse is the length of the lateral side. Based on the principle that the tangent in a right triangle is equal to the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side, tan60° can be obtained. =H / (L / 2). Because tan60 = ,so =H / (L / 2), further derivation yields... ;
[0031] when When H is at its highest point, it coincides with the bottom of support plate 4 (i.e., point O coincides with the bottom of support plate 4); when L decreases, H decreases accordingly, and the position of point O drops, at which point the blank area is below support plate 4; conversely, the blank area will extend beyond support plate 4 and be above support plate 4 (i.e., the settlement area); therefore, as long as the following conditions are met... This will keep the blank area below the support plate 4, thus effectively preventing the label from being in a blank area, preventing under-settlement or omission of settlement, and ensuring that the settlement quantity is accurate.
[0032] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the top of the shelf 2 is provided with a support eave 5 for mounting the support plate 4, and the support eave 5 is made of signal shielding material.
[0033] The support eaves 5 can install the support plate 4 on the shelf 2, providing reliable support for the support plate 4 and ensuring that the support plate 4 remains stable during use;
[0034] Furthermore, the support eaves 5 are made of signal shielding material. During the operation of the inbound and outbound settlement counter, the signal transceiver 3 is used to emit electromagnetic waves to identify the labels on the items. The signal shielding characteristics of the support eaves 5 enable it to effectively block some of the electromagnetic waves radiated to the outside of the shelf 2, forming a relatively independent signal identification area. This can minimize the misidentification of labels on the outside of the shelf 2, thereby preventing errors in the settlement quantity caused by misidentification and greatly improving the accuracy and reliability of inbound and outbound settlement.
[0035] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the support plate 4 and the shelf 2 are detachable; in this utility model, a snap-fit connection is used to facilitate the separation of the support plate 4 and the shelf 2, and to facilitate the maintenance of the signal transceiver 3.
[0036] As a further embodiment of this invention, the support plate is made of a radio frequency compatible low dielectric non-conductive material;
[0037] As a further embodiment of this invention, the radio frequency compatible low dielectric non-conductive material is an acrylic sheet or glass.
[0038] Acrylic sheets have good light transmittance, chemical stability and weather resistance, as well as radio frequency compatibility and low dielectric properties, which can effectively meet the requirement of separating the signal transceiver 3 from the object, and will not interfere with the normal signal transmission of the signal transceiver 3.
[0039] Glass is also a common non-conductive material with stable physical and chemical properties. Its low dielectric properties make it perform well in radio frequency environments, which can well meet the working requirements of this settlement table, ensuring the stability and accuracy of signal transmission and providing a reliable guarantee for the smooth settlement of inbound and outbound transactions.
[0040] As a further embodiment of this utility model, each adjacent signal transceiver 3 has a height difference, and the height difference is less than the thickness of the support plate 4; this can reduce the height of point O, further reduce the range of the blank area, greatly reduce the risk that the label on the item is in the blank area and cannot be identified, thereby avoiding under-settlement or missed settlement due to the label not being identified, significantly improving the accuracy and reliability of the settlement quantity, and providing a more solid guarantee for inbound and outbound management.
[0041] In the actual scenario of warehouse settlement, although the signal transceiver 3 can identify the tags on the items to obtain item information, the shelf 2 may fail to identify the item information due to some special circumstances, such as damaged tags or signal interference.
[0042] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a scanner 6 is also provided on the frame 1. When the shelf 2 cannot recognize the item information, the scanner 6 can scan the two-dimensional verification code on the item to recognize the item information.
[0043] The dual-identification design greatly improves the reliability and fault tolerance of item information identification; it provides an additional guarantee for the inbound and outbound settlement process, ensuring that item information can be obtained to the greatest extent possible no matter what complex situation is encountered, avoiding settlement delays or errors caused by information identification failures, and further improving the performance and practicality of the entire inbound and outbound settlement station.
[0044] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the frame 1 is also provided with an operation area 7, which is used to provide an interactive interface for operators;
[0045] Operators can easily interact with the inbound and outbound settlement desk. During inbound and outbound operations, operators can use the interactive functions provided by operation area 7 to quickly and accurately view detailed information about items, including but not limited to key data such as item name, specifications, quantity, and batch number, thereby effectively improving the efficiency and accuracy of inbound and outbound operations.
[0046] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a video capture device 8 is also provided on the frame 1. The video capture device 8 is located on the top lower surface of the frame 1 and can record the operation process of the operator and the type of items. It can record every operation detail of the operator in the process of entering and leaving the warehouse in real time and accurately, including but not limited to the actions of picking up, placing and checking items. At the same time, it can also clearly record the type of items, providing detailed and reliable video data for subsequent warehouse management, operation specification review and problem tracing.
[0047] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the frame 1 is also provided with an identity verification device 9 for identifying the identity of the operator. In this utility model, the identity verification device 9 adopts facial recognition technology to ensure the access control of the warehouse entry and exit operations. Only authorized and legitimate operators can perform the relevant operations, which greatly improves the security and standardization of the warehouse entry and exit process and prevents risks such as information leakage and misplacement of items caused by unauthorized personnel operating at will.
[0048] As a further embodiment of this invention, a backup verification device 10 is also provided on the frame 1. The backup verification device 10 uses fingerprint recognition technology. Based on the uniqueness and stability of human fingerprints, it can quickly and accurately collect and compare the fingerprint information of operators through a high-precision fingerprint sensor and advanced algorithms. In the event of a failure, abnormality, or inability to function properly in the primary authentication method, the backup verification device 10 can be activated immediately, providing operators with a stable and effective authentication method, ensuring the continuity and security of inbound and outbound operations, and preventing the interruption of the authentication process from affecting the normal operation of the entire inbound and outbound process.
Claims
1. A warehouse entry / exit checkout counter, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is also provided with: The shelf (2) has a built-in processor and signal transceiver (3), and the top of the shelf (2) is provided with a support plate (4) for placing items. The signal transceivers (3) are arranged horizontally, and there are several of them. The horizontal distance between adjacent ends of the transmitting end of each signal transceiver (3) is L, and the distance from the transmitting end of each signal transceiver (3) to the bottom of the support plate (4) is H. The relationship between them is as follows: .
2. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the shelf (2) is provided with a support eave (5) for installing the support plate (4), and the support eave (5) is made of signal shielding material.
3. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (4) and the shelf (2) are detachable.
4. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate (4) is made of radio frequency compatible low dielectric non-conductive material.
5. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each adjacent signal transmitter (3) has a height difference, and the height difference is less than the thickness of the support plate (4).
6. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is also equipped with a scanner (6). When the shelf (2) cannot recognize the item information, the scanner (6) can scan the two-dimensional verification code on the item to recognize the item information.
7. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is also provided with an operation area (7) for providing an interactive interface for operators.
8. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is also equipped with a video capture device (8), which is located on the top lower surface of the frame (1) and can record the operator's operation process and the type of items.
9. The inbound / outbound settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is also equipped with an identity verification device (9) for identifying the operator's identity.
10. A warehouse entry / exit settlement counter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A backup verification device (10) is also provided on the frame (1).