Intelligent warehousing system

By introducing intelligent indicator devices and modular structures into the warehousing system, combined with the communication gateway of LoRa gateway and 51 microcontroller, intelligent positioning and automatic ejection of storage boxes are realized, solving the problem of low efficiency in goods retrieval in traditional warehousing systems, and achieving efficient inventory management and automated updates.

CN224297973UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29HAINAN MICROCONTROL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HAINAN MICROCONTROL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Traditional warehousing systems lack real-time data interaction and intelligent positioning capabilities, resulting in low efficiency in goods retrieval and an inability to meet the needs of modern warehouse management.

Method used

Employing intelligent indicator devices and modular structural design, the system uses RGB LEDs to indicate the target storage box and utilizes a communication gateway composed of a LoRa gateway and a 51 microcontroller to achieve intelligent positioning and automatic ejection of the storage box, thus constructing a closed loop of command-positioning-execution-feedback.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the efficiency of goods retrieval, realizes intelligent inventory management and automated inventory updates, reduces manual search time, and improves the flexibility and efficiency of the warehousing system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of wisdom warehousing systems, it relates to warehousing equipment technical field, the wisdom warehousing system, including outer cladding part, multiple functional units are arranged in the inside transverse of outer cladding part, the functional unit includes side plate one and side plate two, multiple box coverings are arranged by interval from top to bottom between side plate one and side plate two, the inside of the box covering is uniformly provided with storage box, and mobile module is installed in the lower end surface of box covering;The outer cladding part includes main frame, the both sides of main frame are detachably connected with sealing plate, the front end surface of main frame is correspondingly provided with through opening at multiple storage boxes, and the below of each through opening is embedded with RGB lamp pearl, multiple RGB lamp pearls are one-to-one corresponding with box covering.The utility model has intelligent indication function, so that staff does not need to search blindly in a large number of storage compartments, substantially reduces goods search time, significantly improves the access efficiency of warehousing goods.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of warehousing equipment technology, specifically to an intelligent warehousing system. Background Technology

[0002] Warehousing systems are a core component of logistics systems, aiming to improve warehousing efficiency, reduce costs, ensure cargo safety, and provide support for upstream and downstream supply chains. In the field of modern warehousing management, traditional warehousing systems often adopt a structure of fixed shelves combined with open storage compartments.

[0003] Traditional warehousing systems typically employ a structure of fixed shelving combined with open storage compartments. This forces staff to rely primarily on memory or paper records when storing and retrieving goods, requiring them to search through numerous compartments one by one, resulting in a cumbersome process. This model lacks real-time data interaction and intelligent positioning capabilities, cannot dynamically respond to storage and retrieval commands, and suffers from delayed inventory information updates, making it difficult to meet the high-efficiency management demands of modern warehousing. Staff spend a significant amount of time searching for target goods when faced with a large number of storage compartments; the lack of automation becomes a key bottleneck to improving efficiency. Therefore, this invention provides a smart warehousing system. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides a smart warehousing system that solves the problems of difficult cargo positioning and insufficient structural flexibility in existing warehousing systems through intelligent indicator devices and modular structural design.

[0005] To achieve the design objectives of the indicator device and modular structure, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a smart warehousing system, including an outer covering part, wherein multiple functional units are arranged horizontally inside the outer covering part, each functional unit including a side plate one and a side plate two, and multiple boxes are spaced apart from top to bottom between the side plate one and the side plate two, each box containing a storage box, and a moving module installed at the lower end of the box, the moving module being used to move the storage box in and out of the box;

[0006] The outer covering includes a main frame, and both sides of the main frame are detachably connected to sealing plates. The front end of the main frame has openings corresponding to multiple storage boxes, and each opening has an RGB LED embedded below it. Each of the multiple RGB LEDs corresponds to a box.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the inner side of the first side plate is provided with multiple sets of support strips at intervals. Each support strip includes two plates spaced apart vertically. The box sleeve is fixedly installed on the upper plate of the corresponding support strip. The outer side of the second side plate is fixedly connected with multiple partition strips. The partition strips abut against the first side plate of another functional unit.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the movable module includes an outer frame, a lead screw is rotatably connected inside the outer frame, a movable seat is sleeved on the outer end of the lead screw, the two sides of the lower end face of the movable seat are slidably connected to the bottom of the outer frame through a slide rail, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper end face, and the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lower end face of the box sleeve.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a motor is fixedly installed on one side of the outer frame, and the motor drives the lead screw to rotate through a synchronous belt and a synchronous pulley.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the lower end face of the box sleeve is provided with an opening to allow space for the connecting plate to move and to be connected and fixed with the box sleeve.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the storage box includes a box body, and a convex surface is fixedly connected to the front end face of the box body. The convex surface extends out of the corresponding opening of the main frame and its outer surface is inclined and has a groove for placing a sign.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the internal space of the box is fixedly connected with multiple sets of slots, which are used to hold partitions to separate the internal space of the box.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an intelligent warehousing system with the following advantages:

[0014] 1. This intelligent warehousing system uses RGB LEDs, each corresponding to a storage box, positioned below the opening on the front side of the main frame. When a storage or retrieval command is received, the corresponding RGB LED 3 below the storage box immediately illuminates, quickly locating the target storage box with its conspicuous light. Simultaneously, the corresponding moving module automatically moves the storage box out. Compared to traditional warehousing systems that rely on manual memory or paper ledgers to find goods, this intelligent indication function eliminates the need for staff to blindly search through numerous storage compartments, significantly reducing search time and dramatically improving the efficiency of storing and retrieving goods.

[0015] 2. This intelligent warehousing system adopts a modular structure design, consisting of multiple functional units arranged horizontally and fixed by an external covering. The functional units are connected to each other through the support strips of side panel one and the partition strips of side panel two, making installation convenient and highly flexible.

[0016] 3. This intelligent warehousing system constructs a complete closed loop of "command-location-execution-feedback". When the server receives a storage or retrieval command, it parses the target coordinates and sends them to the terminal via a LoRa gateway, triggering the corresponding RGB LEDs to light up and the mobile module to automatically push out the storage box, achieving intelligent "goods-to-person" interaction. Compared to traditional manual search methods, the system replaces manual decision-making with data-driven approaches, significantly improving storage and retrieval efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of the outer covering part in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the functional unit in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the storage box in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile module in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Outer covering; 11. Main frame; 12. Sealing plate; 2. Functional unit; 21. Side panel one; 22. Support strip; 23. Side panel two; 24. Divider strip; 25. Box sleeve; 26. Storage box; 261. Box body; 262. Convex surface; 263. Slot; 27. Moving module; 271. Outer frame; 272. Lead screw; 273. Moving base; 274. Connecting plate; 275. Motor; 3. RGB LED beads. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model discloses a smart warehousing system, including an outer covering part 1. Multiple functional units 2 are arranged horizontally inside the outer covering part 1. Each functional unit 2 includes a side plate 1 21 and a side plate 23. Multiple box sleeves 25 are arranged between the side plate 1 21 and the side plate 23 from top to bottom. Each box sleeve 25 contains a storage box 26. A moving module 27 is installed on the lower end face of the box sleeve 25. The moving module 27 is used to drive the storage box 26 in and out of the box sleeve 25.

[0025] The outer covering part 1 includes a main frame 11. Both sides of the main frame 11 are detachably connected to a sealing plate 12. The front end of the main frame 11 has openings corresponding to multiple storage boxes 26, and each opening is embedded with an RGB LED bead 3. The multiple RGB LED beads 3 correspond one-to-one with the box sleeve 25.

[0026] In practice, a dual-network, dual-serial-port, quad-core J1900 micro server is built locally for data transmission, reception, and integration. RGB LEDs 3 are connected to the 51 controller via control lines. In the circuit design, the 51 microcontroller and the LoRa module slave are connected via serial port. The LoRa module master is packaged as a communication gateway and connected to the server via a network cable.

[0027] The user interface connects to the server via WebSocket and MQTT to display the latest status data in the server's database, ensuring that users can view the latest storage cabinet organization status.

[0028] When users perform data search and lookup functions on the UI interface, the data is sent to the 51 microcontroller via the server and LoRa module. After triggering the retrieval algorithm, the corresponding LED beads are controlled to realize the search function.

[0029] The specific workflow is as follows:

[0030] 1. User Indexing and Search: When a user searches for a specific component on the UI, the search request data is sent to the J1900 micro-server. The server parses and integrates the data to determine the location of the target component and its corresponding x, y coordinates. Subsequently, the server sends this coordinate data to the LoRa gateway (a communication gateway consisting of a 51 microcontroller and LoRa module slaves). After receiving the data, the LoRa gateway uses an internally preset algorithm to process the coordinates, converting the results into control signals to drive the corresponding RGB LEDs to light up, providing a clear visual indication of the target component's location and enabling fast and accurate product search.

[0031] 2. Data Update: After the user completes the component search operation, the communication gateway consisting of the 51 microcontroller and the LoRa module slave will update the operation results and related data to the server. This updated data serves two purposes: firstly, it helps the server maintain the real-time nature and validity of the data; secondly, it prompts the server to push the latest status data to the user's UI interface, achieving real-time updates of the interface status and ensuring that the user always sees the latest warehouse information.

[0032] 3. Inventory Updates: Users can easily set the specific quantity of a component in the UI interface and send the set inventory data to the server via WebSocket protocol and MQTT communication. After receiving the data, the server updates the database, thereby completing the component's entry into the warehouse or adjusting the inventory quantity. The entire process requires no manual intervention, realizing intelligent and automated inventory management.

[0033] In this embodiment, multiple sets of support strips 22 are provided on the inner side of the side panel 21 at intervals. Each support strip 22 includes two plates spaced apart vertically. The box sleeve 25 is fixedly installed on the upper plate of the corresponding support strip 22. Multiple partition strips 24 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the side panel 23 at intervals. The partition strips 24 abut against the side panel 21 of another functional unit 2.

[0034] Specifically, the box sleeve 25 is fixedly installed on the plate on the upper side of the support strip 22, providing stable support for the box sleeve 25 and separating the upper and lower spaces. The side plate 23 facilitates the stable arrangement and spatial separation of the functional units 2, ensuring that the entire storage system has a compact structure and a regular layout.

[0035] In this embodiment, the mobile module 27 includes an outer frame 271, a lead screw 272 is rotatably connected inside the outer frame 271, a movable seat 273 is sleeved on the outer end of the lead screw 272, the two sides of the lower end face of the movable seat 273 are slidably connected to the bottom of the outer frame 271 through slide rails, a connecting plate 274 is fixedly connected to the upper end face, the connecting plate 274 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lower end face of the box sleeve 25, and a motor 275 is fixedly installed on one side of the outer frame 271. The motor 275 drives the lead screw 272 to rotate through a synchronous belt and a synchronous belt pulley.

[0036] Specifically, when the corresponding RGB LED bead 3 lights up, the corresponding motor 275 starts to drive the lead screw 272 to rotate. The movable seat 273, which is sleeved on its outer end, moves along the axial direction of the lead screw 272 under the guidance of the slide rail. The upper end face of the movable seat 273 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lower end face of the box sleeve 25 through the connecting plate 274, thereby driving the storage box 26 inside the box sleeve 25 to smoothly enter and exit the box sleeve 25 in the horizontal direction.

[0037] In this embodiment, the lower end face of the box sleeve 25 is provided with an opening to allow space for the connecting plate 274 to move and be connected and fixed with the box sleeve 25. The storage box 26 includes a box body 261, and a convex surface 262 is fixedly connected to the front end face of the box body 261. The convex surface 262 extends out of the corresponding opening of the main frame 11 and its outer surface is inclined and has a groove for placing a sign.

[0038] Specifically, the convex surface 262 has a groove for placing a label, which can clearly indicate the information of the goods inside the storage box 26.

[0039] In this embodiment, the internal space of the box 261 is fixedly connected with multiple sets of slots 263, which are used to hold partitions to separate the internal space of the box 261.

[0040] Specifically, the internal partitions of the box 261 are fixedly connected to multiple sets of slots 263. Staff can insert the partitions into the slots 263 according to the actual size and type of the goods to flexibly divide the internal space of the box 261, so as to adapt to the classification and storage of goods of different specifications, effectively improving the flexibility of storage and the utilization rate of warehouse space.

[0041] Working principle: A locally built dual-network, dual-serial-port, quad-core J1900 micro server serves as the system's intelligent hub, responsible for command parsing, data integration, and task scheduling. RGB LEDs (3 units) are connected to the 51 controller via control lines. The 51 microcontroller and the LoRa module slave unit form a communication gateway, creating a three-level intelligent control link: "server → LoRa gateway → terminal device".

[0042] After a user initiates a search request through the UI, the server parses the target coordinates and sends them to the 51 microcontroller via the LoRa gateway. The microcontroller executes the positioning algorithm, drives the RGB LED bead 3 at the target location to light up (visual guidance), and simultaneously activates the mobile module 27 to push out the storage box (physical guidance), realizing integrated audio-visual intelligent indication.

[0043] After the storage and retrieval operation is completed, the LoRa gateway will send the execution status back to the server. The server updates the database and pushes it to the UI interface to ensure that the user always displays the real-time inventory, forming a smart data flow of "operation-feedback-update".

[0044] The internal slot 263 of the box 261 supports flexible partitioning with dividers. Combined with the inventory classification logic on the server side, it can dynamically adapt to the storage strategy of different specifications of goods. The horizontal expansion capability of the functional unit 2 matches the server's distributed communication architecture, supporting the expansion of warehouse scale as needed.

[0045] It should be noted that, in this document, terms such as "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart warehousing system, comprising an outer covering portion (1), characterized in that: The outer covering part (1) has multiple functional units (2) arranged horizontally inside. Each functional unit (2) includes a side plate 1 (21) and a side plate 2 (23). Multiple boxes (25) are arranged between the side plate 1 (21) and the side plate 2 (23) from top to bottom. Each box (25) has a storage box (26) inside. A moving module (27) is installed on the lower end face of the box (25). The moving module (27) is used to move the storage box (26) in and out of the box (25). The outer covering part (1) includes a main frame (11), and both sides of the main frame (11) are detachably connected to a sealing plate (12). The front end of the main frame (11) is provided with an opening corresponding to multiple storage boxes (26), and each opening is embedded with an RGB LED bead (3). The multiple RGB LED beads (3) correspond one-to-one with the box sleeve (25).

2. The intelligent warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the first side panel (21) is provided with multiple sets of support strips (22) at intervals. Each support strip (22) includes two plates spaced apart vertically. The box sleeve (25) is fixedly installed on the upper plate of the corresponding support strip (22). The outer side of the second side panel (23) is fixedly connected with multiple partition strips (24). The partition strips (24) abut against the first side panel (21) of another functional unit (2).

3. The intelligent warehousing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable module (27) includes an outer frame (271), and a lead screw (272) is rotatably connected inside the outer frame (271). A movable seat (273) is sleeved on the outer end of the lead screw (272). The two sides of the lower end face of the movable seat (273) are slidably connected to the bottom of the outer frame (271) through a slide rail. A connecting plate (274) is fixedly connected to the upper end face. The connecting plate (274) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lower end face of the box sleeve (25).

4. The intelligent warehousing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: A motor (275) is fixedly installed on one side of the outer frame (271), and the motor (275) drives the lead screw (272) to rotate through a synchronous belt and a synchronous pulley.

5. The intelligent warehousing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end face of the box sleeve (25) is provided with an opening to allow space for the connecting plate (274) to move and to be connected and fixed with the box sleeve (25).

6. The intelligent warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (26) includes a box body (261), and a convex surface (262) is fixedly connected to the front end face of the box body (261). The convex surface (262) extends out of the corresponding opening of the main frame (11) and its outer surface is inclined and has a groove for placing a sign.

7. The intelligent warehousing system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The box body (261) has multiple sets of slots (263) fixedly connected at intervals inside. The slots (263) are used to hold partitions to separate the internal space of the box body (261).