Intelligent management cabinet for cutters

By using RFID tags and UHF antennas in conjunction with an industrial control computer to monitor the location of tools, and combining ultraviolet light and heating sterilizers to achieve automatic disinfection, the problem of traditional tool storage cabinets being unable to monitor and disinfect in real time has been solved, improving management efficiency and safety.

CN224383737UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19于建琨

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
于建琨
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional knife storage cabinets cannot monitor the knife's location in real time, lack automatic disinfection capabilities, and make it difficult to trace knife usage records, resulting in low management efficiency and significant hygiene risks.

Method used

The system uses RFID tags and UHF reading antennas in conjunction with an industrial control computer to monitor the tool's location status. It also achieves automatic disinfection through ultraviolet light and heating sterilizers. In addition, it uses facial recognition and electromagnetic locks to manage tool usage, record usage data, and enable traceability.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time monitoring of the tool's location status and automatic disinfection, ensuring traceability of tool usage, improving management efficiency and safety, and reducing the risk of loss.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of cutter intelligent management cabinet, including cabinet, industrial computer, tool rest, several cutter main parts and cabinet door;The industrial computer is arranged at the outside of the cabinet, the tool rest is installed in the inside of the cabinet, and it is between the left and right sides of the inner wall of cabinet, several cutter main parts are all embedded in the inside of the tool rest, the cabinet door is hinged with the cabinet by hinge;Ultraviolet disinfection and heating sterilizer are installed in the lower part of the inner wall of the cabinet;Several cutter main parts all include blade body and handle, RFID identification label is set in the top of several handles. The cutter intelligent management cabinet, through the cooperation of RFID label on handle and cabinet top UHF antenna, can determine whether the cutter is in place in real time without manual intervention, avoid missing tray, wrong tray problem, and the industrial computer stores tool person, time, cutter state and other information, to ensure that the use process is traceable, and the responsibility is clearly defined.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tool management technology, specifically to an intelligent tool management cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] In the catering industry, school canteens, and food processing sites, the centralized management and hygiene safety of knives have always been pressing issues. Traditional knife storage cabinets are mostly simple storage cabinets with only basic storage functions. They cannot monitor the location of knives in real time and rely on manual disinfection and management, resulting in low efficiency, poor traceability, and significant hygiene risks.

[0003] Currently, traditional knife storage cabinets only provide physical storage and cannot monitor the location of knives in real time. They also lack automatic disinfection capabilities, and knife usage records are difficult to trace. Restaurants commonly face problems such as inefficient knife management, hygiene and safety hazards, and the risk of knife loss. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an intelligent tool management cabinet, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a smart tool management cabinet, comprising a cabinet body, an industrial control computer, a tool holder, several tool bodies, and a cabinet door;

[0006] The industrial control computer is located on the outer side of the cabinet, the tool holder is installed inside the cabinet and located between the left and right sides of the inner wall of the cabinet, and several tool bodies are embedded inside the tool holder. The cabinet door is hinged to the cabinet via hinges.

[0007] An ultraviolet disinfection and heating disinfection device is installed on the lower part of the inner wall of the cabinet.

[0008] Each of the aforementioned knife bodies includes a blade and a handle, and an RFID identification tag is provided on the top of each of the aforementioned handles;

[0009] Corresponding to the RFID identification tag, a UHF reading antenna for identifying the RFID identification tag is provided on the inner top wall of the cabinet, and the UHF reading antenna is electrically connected to the industrial control computer;

[0010] A face recognition machine electrically connected to the industrial control computer is installed on the industrial control computer.

[0011] Furthermore, the interior of the cabinet door is fitted with high-temperature resistant glass that allows for visibility.

[0012] Furthermore, a control switch electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection and heating disinfection unit is installed on the front side of the cabinet, so that the control switch is pressed to conduct electricity after the cabinet door is closed.

[0013] Furthermore, the cabinet body and the cabinet door are connected by an electromagnetic lock, and the face recognition machine is linked with the electromagnetic lock.

[0014] Furthermore, the side cross-section of the tool holder is triangular, and a number of square openings are provided inside the tool holder, with the front of each square opening being open.

[0015] Furthermore, the ultraviolet disinfection unit is installed on the rear side of the inner wall of the cabinet, and the heating disinfection unit is two in number and is installed on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the cabinet, respectively.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This intelligent tool management cabinet uses an RFID tag on the handle in conjunction with a UHF antenna on the top of the cabinet to determine in real time whether the tools are in place without manual intervention, avoiding problems such as missing or incorrect tools. The industrial control computer stores information such as the person who retrieved the tool, the time, and the tool status, ensuring traceability of the usage process and clear definition of responsibility.

[0018] 2. This intelligent knife management cabinet allows only authorized personnel to open the cabinet door, preventing unauthorized use and improving the security of knife storage. It also automatically triggers an alert if a knife is out of the cabinet for an extended period, reducing the risk of loss and assisting management personnel in timely intervention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the cutting tool of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Industrial computer; 3. Tool holder; 4. Tool body; 401. Tool body; 402. Handle; 403. RFID identification tag; 404. UHF reading antenna; 5. Cabinet door; 6. Ultraviolet disinfection; 7. Heating sterilizer; 8. Face recognition machine; 9. Control switch; 10. Electromagnetic lock. 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 Figure 1-3 In this embodiment, a smart knife management cabinet is used to monitor the knife's location status, while also achieving automatic disinfection capabilities and allowing for the traceability of knife usage records.

[0025] Specifically, it includes a cabinet 1, an industrial computer 2, a tool holder 3, several tool bodies 4, and a cabinet door 5; the industrial computer 2 is located on the outer side of the cabinet 1, the tool holder 3 is installed inside the cabinet 1 and is located between the left and right sides of the inner wall of the cabinet 1, several tool bodies 4 are embedded inside the tool holder 3, and the cabinet door 5 is hinged to the cabinet 1 by hinges.

[0026] Ultraviolet disinfection device 6 and heating disinfection device 7 are installed on the lower part of the inner wall of cabinet 1;

[0027] Each of the several cutter bodies 4 includes a blade 401 and a handle 402. Each of the handles 402 is equipped with an RFID identification tag 403, which is used to store information such as cutter ID, type, and user. Corresponding to the RFID identification tag 403, a UHF reading antenna 404 for identifying the RFID identification tag 403 is installed on the inner top wall of the cabinet 1, and the UHF reading antenna 404 is electrically connected to the industrial control computer 2.

[0028] In actual setup, each tool body 4 has an RFID identification tag 403 on the top of the handle 402, which stores the tool's ID, type, and user information. This data exists in the chip's storage unit in the form of binary code.

[0029] The UHF reading antenna 404 is installed on the inner top wall of the cabinet 1. When the tool body 4 is placed inside the cabinet 1, that is, within the effective identification range of the UHF reading antenna 404, the RFID identification tag 403 will receive the radio frequency signal transmitted by the antenna.

[0030] Since the UHF reading antenna 404 is telecom connected to the industrial control computer 2, it transmits the tool information read from the RFID identification tag 403 to the industrial control computer 2 via electrical signals. After receiving this information, the industrial control computer 2 processes and stores it, determines whether the tool is in place based on the tool ID, records the tool usage based on the user information, and manages the use of tools according to preset rules, such as setting tool borrowing permissions and reminding users of tool return times.

[0031] A face recognition machine 8 is installed on the industrial control computer 2 and is electrically connected to the industrial control computer 2. The cabinet 1 and the cabinet door 5 are connected by an electromagnetic lock 10, and the face recognition machine 8 and the electromagnetic lock 10 are linked together.

[0032] In actual use, users need to verify their identity in front of the face recognition machine 8 outside the cabinet 1. The face recognition machine 8 transmits the collected face data to the industrial control computer 2, which compares it with the pre-stored authorization information. If the verification is successful, the industrial control computer 2 sends a power-off command to the electromagnetic lock 10, and the cabinet door 5 is unlocked and opened via the hinge. If the verification fails, the electromagnetic lock 10 is kept powered on, and the cabinet door 5 cannot be opened.

[0033] Furthermore, when the tool body 4 is embedded in the tool holder 3, the RFID identification tag 403 on the top of the tool handle is within the recognition range of the UHF reading antenna 404 on the inner top wall of the cabinet 1. The antenna continuously reads the tag signal and transmits it to the industrial control computer 2, marking it as "in place". When the user removes the tool, the antenna can no longer read the tag signal, the industrial control computer 2 marks it as "out of place" and starts timing and recording the time of leaving the cabinet.

[0034] If the time the tool is out of the cabinet exceeds a preset threshold, such as two hours, the industrial control computer 2 will send an early warning message to the management personnel through its built-in module.

[0035] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the control of the ultraviolet disinfection 6 and the heating sterilizer 7, a control switch 9 electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection 6 and the heating sterilizer 7 is installed on the front side of the cabinet 1, so that the control switch 9 is pressed to conduct electricity after the cabinet door 5 is closed.

[0036] In actual setup, the user reinserts the knife into the slot 3 of the knife holder, the RFID tag re-enters the antenna recognition range, the industrial control computer 2 confirms the return of the knife, the user closes the cabinet door 5, the cabinet door 5 resets via the hinge and presses the control switch 9, triggering the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 6 and the heating sterilizer 7 at the bottom of the cabinet 1 to start. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp 6 emits ultraviolet light to kill bacteria, and the heating sterilizer 7 heats up to the set 70℃ to dry the knife, and automatically shuts off after a preset time such as 30 minutes.

[0037] In addition, in order to facilitate observation of the number of knife bodies 4 inside the cabinet 1, a high-temperature resistant glass with visibility is embedded inside the cabinet door 5.

[0038] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the support of the tool body 4, the side cross-section of the tool holder 3 in this embodiment is triangular, and a number of square openings are provided inside the tool holder 3, with the front of the square openings being open.

[0039] In detail, the ultraviolet disinfection unit 6 is installed on the rear side of the inner wall of the cabinet 1, and there are two heating disinfection units 7, which are installed on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the cabinet 1 respectively.

[0040] It should be noted that the electrical connection methods and signal transmission methods between the components in this embodiment are all existing technologies. This application aims to protect the related mechanical connection structures, therefore the electrical connection methods and signal transmission methods will not be described in detail.

[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "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 limitations, 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.

[0042] 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 tool management cabinet, characterized in that: It includes a cabinet (1), an industrial computer (2), a tool holder (3), several tool bodies (4), and a cabinet door (5); The industrial control computer (2) is located on the outer side of the cabinet (1), the tool holder (3) is installed inside the cabinet (1) and located between the left and right sides of the inner wall of the cabinet (1), and several tool bodies (4) are embedded inside the tool holder (3), and the cabinet door (5) is hinged to the cabinet (1) by a hinge. An ultraviolet disinfection device (6) and a heating disinfection device (7) are installed on the lower part of the inner wall of the cabinet (1); Each of the aforementioned knife bodies (4) includes a blade (401) and a handle (402), and an RFID identification tag (403) is provided on the top of each of the aforementioned handles (402); Corresponding to the RFID identification tag (403), a UHF reading antenna (404) for identifying the RFID identification tag (403) is provided on the inner top wall of the cabinet (1), and the UHF reading antenna (404) is electrically connected to the industrial control computer (2). A face recognition machine (8) electrically connected to the industrial control computer (2) is installed on the industrial control computer (2).

2. The intelligent tool management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet door (5) is fitted with visible high-temperature resistant glass.

3. The intelligent tool management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control switch (9) electrically connected to the ultraviolet disinfection (6) and the heating disinfection device (7) is installed on the front side of the cabinet (1) so that the control switch (9) is pressed to conduct electricity after the cabinet door (5) is closed.

4. The intelligent tool management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet (1) and the cabinet door (5) are connected by an electromagnetic lock (10), and the face recognition machine (8) is linked with the electromagnetic lock (10).

5. The intelligent tool management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side cross-section of the tool holder (3) is triangular, and a number of square openings are provided inside the tool holder (3), with the front of the square openings being open.

6. The intelligent tool management cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ultraviolet disinfection (6) is installed on the rear side of the inner wall of the cabinet (1), and the number of heating disinfection units (7) is two, which are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the cabinet (1).