A hanging type monitoring and identifying device and equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of hanging and placing type monitoring identification device and equipment.The device includes hanging and placing module and identification module, and hanging and placing module includes main body and hook, and hook has hanging and placing position;Identification module includes light ray sensing unit and microwave sensing unit, light ray sensing unit can generate the sensing light that passes through hanging and placing position, and identification whether sensing light is blocked;Microwave sensing unit is located in the vicinity of hook, for sensing microwave sensing label.The utility model utilizes the setting sensing light at hanging and placing position, and the hook whether is hung with article is identified by detecting blocking pertinently, so as to realize the accurate article positioning of the hook position, and will not be influenced by other parts of article itself or adjacent other articles, cooperate microwave sensing unit set in the vicinity can identify the radio frequency tag carried by hanging and placing article itself and then accurately identify the identity of hanging and placing article, finally realize the accurate hanging and placing positioning and identity recognition of article.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent warehousing technology, and in particular to a hanging monitoring and identification device and equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Efficient and intelligent warehousing is a new phenomenon in the management of modern manufacturing, logistics and service industries. Intelligent warehousing relies on efficient and accurate positioning and identification of the location of goods.

[0003] Many existing solutions have undergone extensive research and development for shelving cabinets. For example, visual recognition systems using image recognition technology attach QR codes or color rings to the surface of items, and the location and identity information of the visual tags can be identified by a camera to determine whether the items are placed correctly. Other solutions use light sensing + RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to achieve the sensing and identification of the location of items.

[0004] However, for many items, such as hats, capes, gloves, ropes, and cables, which are soft or flexible, their shape is variable, making them unsuitable for stacking on shelves. Even if stacked, their shape is not fixed, making visual identification difficult, or optical + RFID identification may be prone to errors due to deformation during storage causing mutual obstruction. These types of items are actually more suitable for hanging. However, existing technologies still lack accurate positioning and identification of hanging flexible items. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a hanging monitoring and identification device and equipment.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model includes:

[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a hanging monitoring and identification device, which includes a hanging module and an identification module. The hanging module includes a fixedly connected main body and a hook, and the hook has a hanging position.

[0008] The identification module includes a light sensing unit and a microwave sensing unit. The light sensing unit can generate sensing light passing through the hanging position and identify whether the sensing light at the hanging position is blocked by the hanging structure of the object. The microwave sensing unit is disposed on the main body and located near the hook, and is used to sense the microwave sensing tag carried by the object.

[0009] Secondly, this utility model also provides a hanging-type item management cabinet, which includes a cabinet body and a plurality of the above-mentioned hanging-type monitoring and identification devices disposed inside the cabinet body.

[0010] Thirdly, this utility model also provides an item management system, which includes multiple hanging item management cabinets arranged side by side as described above.

[0011] Based on the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model include at least the following:

[0012] The hanging monitoring and identification device provided by this utility model utilizes the structure of the hook itself and uses a light sensing unit to set a sensing light at the hook's hanging position. It specifically detects whether the sensing light is blocked by the hanging structure of the object to identify whether an item is hung on the hook. This achieves accurate item positioning at the hook position without being affected by other parts of the item itself or other adjacent items. At the same time, in conjunction with a nearby microwave sensing unit (such as mature RFID identification sensing technology), it can identify the radio frequency tag carried by the hanging item and thus accurately identify the item's identity. Ultimately, it achieves accurate hanging positioning and identification of items, providing a better solution for modern warehouse management.

[0013] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a side view of the hanging monitoring and identification device provided in a typical embodiment of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front structural diagram of a hanging monitoring and identification device provided in a typical embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a hanging item management cabinet provided in a typical implementation case of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the item management system provided in a typical implementation case of this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0019] 1. Hanging monitoring and identification device; 2. Cabinet;

[0020] 101. Hook; 102. Main body; 103. First component; 104. Second component; 105. Light sensor; 106. Microwave sensing unit; 107. Circuit board; 108. Indicator light; 109. Image acquisition unit. Detailed Implementation

[0021] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model has been developed through long-term research and extensive practice, resulting in the technical solution of this utility model. The following will further explain the technical solution, its implementation process, and its principles.

[0022] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] Moreover, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely to distinguish one component or method step from another that has the same name, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these components or method steps.

[0024] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model embodiment first provides a hanging monitoring and identification device, which includes a hanging module and an identification module. The hanging module includes a main body 102 and a hook 101 fixedly connected, and the hook 101 has a hanging position. The identification module includes a light sensing unit and a microwave sensing unit 106. The light sensing unit can generate sensing light 105 passing through the hanging position and identify whether the sensing light 105 at the hanging position is blocked by the hanging structure of the object. The microwave sensing unit 106 is disposed on the main body 102 and located near the hook 101, and is used to sense the microwave sensing tag carried by the object.

[0025] For specific structural features, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the hook 101 is divided into a connecting section and a terminal section, with the two ends of the connecting section connected to the main body 102 and the terminal section, respectively; the light sensing unit includes a first element 103 and a second element 104, the first element 103 being disposed on the terminal section, and the second element 104 being disposed on the connecting section or the main body 102, and when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the main body 102, the positions of the first element 103 and the second element 104 overlap; the sensing light 105 is located on the line connecting the first element 103 and the second element 104.

[0026] For the light sensing unit, it can be implemented using many existing methods, namely:

[0027] In some implementations, the first element 103 and the second element 104 are a light emitter and a light receiver, respectively. This implementation uses a through-beam photosensor, such as an infrared through-beam element, and the specific components can be obtained commercially.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first element 103 is a light transceiver and the second element 104 is a reflector.

[0029] In some embodiments, the second element 104 is a light transceiver and the first element 103 is a reflector.

[0030] In both of the above methods, the sensing method used is reflective, with one side being an integrated transmitting and receiving component and the other side being a reflector. The preferred method is to set the transmitting and receiving electronic components on the main body 102, and to add a reflector to the end of the hook 101 on the other side, or to grind the structure of the hook 101 itself into an integrated structure that can reflect and has a suitable angle.

[0031] In other words, in some preferred embodiments, the second element 104 is disposed on the main body 102. In this case, with the horizontal plane where the second element 104 is located as the reference plane, the connecting segments are all below the reference plane to prevent blocking the sensing light 105. The end segment extends from below the reference plane to above the reference plane, and the first element 103 is disposed at the position where the end segment intersects with the reference plane.

[0032] In some more specific embodiments, the connecting segment is a straight rod perpendicular to the body 102, but it is not limited to this.

[0033] Regarding the arrangement of other components, in some embodiments, the microwave sensing unit 106 is located directly below the connection point between the hook 101 and the main body 102.

[0034] In some embodiments, the hanging monitoring and identification device further includes a circuit board 107 and an indicator light 108. The indicator light 108, the light sensing unit, and the microwave sensing unit 106 are electrically connected to the circuit board 107. The indicator light 108 is located on the surface of the main body 102, corresponding to the position of the hanging object, and can also be arranged as follows: Figure 1The hook 101 can be positioned at its end to display hanging information, such as the item's position (green), absence (off), or misalignment (red). The circuit board 107 can utilize a conventional, existing model to perform the corresponding basic circuit functions. For example, when the sensor light 105 is blocked, it triggers the microwave sensing unit 106 to perform microwave identification. This is a very basic electrical control function. Of course, the specific implementation is not limited to the example here. Depending on the requirements, the circuit functions can be appropriately adjusted and set according to the device structure provided by this utility model. The technical contribution of this utility model lies in the specific device structure, not in the exemplary circuit control functions.

[0035] In some implementations, the hanging monitoring and identification device further includes an image acquisition unit 109, which is disposed on the main body 102, and the shooting angle of the image acquisition unit 109 is directed towards the location of the hanging object. In a representative embodiment of this utility model, the image acquisition unit 109 can be positioned above the plane of the current hook 101, with its viewing angle pointing towards the adjacent row of hooks 101 above, so that the camera can be used to photograph the hanging object on the row of hooks 101 above; of course, some image acquisition units 109 can be set below the bottom row of hooks 101.

[0036] See Figure 3 As shown, a second aspect of this utility model also provides a hanging-type item management cabinet, which includes a cabinet body 2 and a plurality of hanging-type monitoring and identification devices 1 provided in any of the above embodiments disposed inside the cabinet body.

[0037] See Figure 4 As shown, a third aspect of this utility model also provides an item management system, which includes multiple of the above-mentioned open item management cabinets arranged side by side.

[0038] Example

[0039] This embodiment illustrates a hanging-type monitoring and identification device. The hanging storage device is equipped with multiple hooks 101, each with an infrared beam detector on its upper side. A main body 102 connects the hooks 101 to form a single unit. A row of positioning indicator lights 108 is located on the upper front of the device. RFID antennas (as an alternative to microwave sensing units 106) are located at the lower end of the device, and cameras (as image acquisition units 109) are located at the top. A circuit board 107 is located inside the main body 102, connecting the infrared beam detector, RFID antennas, positioning indicator lights 108, cameras, and other devices, thus forming an intelligent hanging-type monitoring device.

[0040] After an item is hung on the device, it triggers an infrared sensor. The circuit board 107 then activates an RFID identification device or an image recognition device to monitor the item's identity and location information. Simultaneously, it drives the positioning indicator 108 to locate and indicate the item's information. Specifically, after the infrared trigger device receives the item's stored information, the circuit board 107 controls the relevant camera to adjust its angle to the direction of the triggering infrared light. The camera then takes an upward-angled picture of the newly added item at the hook 101 position on the next layer. By analyzing the image information, the item's identity and location information are calculated.

[0041] Regarding RFID sensing, multiple hooks 101 can share a single RFID sensing antenna. After the infrared triggering device receives information about the stored item, the circuit board 107 controls the RFID reader to collect information on newly added RFID tags within 200 milliseconds before and after the infrared trigger, binding the tag to the storage location of the hook 101 that triggered the infrared trigger. If no new RFID item information is detected within 200 milliseconds, the timeframe can be extended to 400 milliseconds / 800 milliseconds until the data is calculated. Of course, the specific control method is not limited to this and is not the key technical means of this utility model.

[0042] The hook 101, a hanging-type monitoring and identification device, is suitable for managing items such as insulating gloves, insulating boots, safety helmets, safety belts, safety ropes, insulating clothing, insulating pants, insulating shawls, insulating blankets, porcelain insulator covers, insulator covers, insulating corrugated pipes, fall arrestors, and pulleys—items suitable for hanging but not for stacking on shelves. It avoids the problem of easily deformable items accidentally touching the photosensitive lines of other storage locations when stacked on shelves, leading to abnormal item positioning. With this hanging sensing method, because the position of the item's hanging point (or hanging ring) is fixed and the size of the hanging point on the item is very small, it is difficult for it to accidentally touch the sensor light 105 in other hooks 101, causing abnormal positioning.

[0043] It should be understood that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hanging monitoring and identification device, characterized in that, It includes a hanging module and an identification module. The hanging module includes a fixedly connected main body and a hook, and the hook has a hanging position. The identification module includes a light sensing unit and a microwave sensing unit. The light sensing unit can generate sensing light passing through the hanging position and identify whether the sensing light at the hanging position is blocked by the hanging structure of the object. The microwave sensing unit is disposed on the main body and located near the hook, and is used to sense the microwave sensing tag carried by the object.

2. The hanging monitoring and identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hook is divided into a connecting section and a terminal section, with the two ends of the connecting section connected to the main body and the terminal section, respectively. The light sensing unit includes a first element and a second element. The first element is disposed on the end segment, and the second element is disposed on the connecting segment or the main body. When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the main body, the positions of the first element and the second element overlap. The sensing light is located on the line connecting the first element and the second element.

3. The hanging monitoring and identification device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first element and the second element are a light emitter and a light receiver, respectively; Alternatively, the first element may be a light transceiver, and the second element may be a reflector; Alternatively, the second element may be a light transceiver, and the first element may be a reflector.

4. The hanging monitoring and identification device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second element is disposed on the main body. With the horizontal plane where the second element is located as the reference plane, all the connecting segments are below the reference plane. The end segment extends from below the reference plane to above the reference plane. The first element is disposed at the position where the end segment intersects with the reference plane.

5. The hanging monitoring and identification device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting segment is a straight rod-shaped object perpendicular to the main body.

6. The hanging monitoring and identification device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The microwave induction unit is located directly below the connection point between the hook and the main body.

7. The hanging monitoring and identification device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a circuit board and an indicator light, wherein the indicator light, the light sensing unit and the microwave sensing unit are electrically connected to the circuit board; the indicator light is located on the surface of the main body and is set corresponding to the position of the hanging object.

8. The hanging monitoring and identification device according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes an image acquisition unit, which is disposed on the main body and the shooting angle of the image acquisition unit is directed towards the location of the hanging object.

9. A hanging-type item management cabinet, characterized in that, It includes a cabinet and a hanging monitoring and identification device as described in any one of claims 1-8, which is disposed inside the cabinet.

10. An item management system, characterized in that, The hanging-type item management cabinet as described in claim 9 includes multiple cabinets arranged side by side.

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