Intelligent warehouse lighting system
By using a three-level warehouse location indicator system, combined with a main controller and temperature sensors, the problem of poor adaptability of traditional lighting systems in warehouse management has been solved, achieving efficient and low-cost warehouse management and security monitoring.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YOUON TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
In traditional warehouse management, the control of shelving lighting systems is complex, difficult to adapt to different warehouse types and storage distances, costly, and generally unreliable, affecting inbound and outbound efficiency.
It adopts three different levels of warehouse position indicator lights, combined with a main controller, server and multiple communication methods, to simplify control and adapt to various warehouses and warehouse spacing. It uses RGB full-color LED beads and WS2812 light strips, and has a built-in temperature sensor for environmental monitoring.
It achieves a simple and reliable control method, reduces costs, improves inbound and outbound efficiency, and ensures warehouse safety through environmental monitoring.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an intelligent warehouse lighting system, belonging to the field of warehouse management technology. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, with the development of information technology, the production management methods of modern manufacturing enterprises are becoming increasingly intelligent, and warehouse management is no exception. As an important part of enterprise management, warehouse management is a crucial means to ensure the timely, accurate, and effective supply of materials in the production process, and it can also help enterprises reduce costs, increase efficiency, and achieve refined warehouse management.
[0003] Inbound and outbound operations are a crucial component of smart warehousing, often requiring significant manpower and resources. In traditional warehouse management, companies invest heavily in inbound and outbound operations, nearly half of the total warehouse operating costs, yet the results are often less than ideal, with low efficiency. To continuously improve inbound and outbound efficiency, increase production benefits, and meet the personalized needs of enterprise production management, sequentially illuminating indicator lights on shelves can successfully guide workers to accurately locate items on the shelves.
[0004] However, traditional shelving lighting systems are overly complex to control and difficult to implement, making it challenging to plan for appropriate distances based on the actual conditions of the warehouse and shelving, as well as various communication methods. Furthermore, the traditional "microcontroller + shift register to drive LEDs" approach typically used in shelving lighting systems suffers from high cost and generally low reliability. Utility Model Content
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an intelligent warehouse lighting system. It adopts three levels of warehouse indicator lights to adapt to various types of warehouses and warehouses with various spacings. The control method is simple and reliable, easy to implement, and reduces costs.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0007] An intelligent warehouse lighting system includes a client, a server, a main controller, primary indicator lights, secondary indicator light modules, and tertiary indicator light strips;
[0008] The server is connected to the client, and several main controllers are all connected to the server. Each main controller is equipped with a primary indicator light.
[0009] Each of the main controllers is connected to multiple secondary indicator light modules, and each of the secondary indicator light modules is connected to a tertiary indicator light strip.
[0010] Furthermore, the main controller includes a main control MCU module, a first LED driver circuit, a main control up-to-down communication module, a main control down-to-up communication module, and a first power supply module. The main control MCU module is connected to the first LED driver circuit, and the first LED driver circuit is connected to the first-level indicator light. The main control MCU module communicates with the server through the main control up-to-up communication module, and the main control MCU module communicates with the second-level indicator light module through the main control down-to-up communication module. The first power supply module supplies power to the second-level indicator light module.
[0011] Furthermore, the main control communication module is an Ethernet module or a WIFI module.
[0012] Furthermore, the main control communication module is an RS485 module.
[0013] Furthermore, the main controller also includes a first temperature sensor, which is connected to the main controller MCU module.
[0014] Furthermore, the secondary indicator module includes a secondary light-to-upper communication module, a secondary light MCU module, a TTL interface, a second LED driver circuit, secondary indicator lights, and a second power supply module. The secondary light-to-upper communication module is connected to the secondary light MCU module and communicates with the main control-to-lower communication module via an RS485 bus. The secondary light MCU module is connected to the second LED driver circuit, which is connected to the secondary indicator lights. The secondary light MCU module is connected to the tertiary indicator light strip via a TTL interface, and the second power supply module supplies power to the tertiary indicator light strip.
[0015] Furthermore, the secondary lamp's communication module is an RS485 module.
[0016] Furthermore, the secondary indicator module also includes a second temperature sensor, which is connected to the secondary indicator MCU module.
[0017] Furthermore, the three-level indicator light strip includes multiple LEDs connected in series.
[0018] Furthermore, the primary indicator light, secondary indicator light, and tertiary indicator light strip all use RGB full-color LED beads. By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. This utility model adopts three different levels of warehouse position indicator lights, which can be applied to warehouses of various types and warehouse positions of various spacings. The control method is relatively simple and easy to implement.
[0020] 2. The three-level indicator light of this utility model uses WS2812 LED beads in the light strip, which is inexpensive and easy to use. Ready-made light strips can be purchased, or light strips with any spacing can be made according to actual needs. In terms of cost and reliability, it is superior to the previous "microcontroller + shift register driving LED" solution.
[0021] 3. The main controller and the secondary indicator module of this utility model are both equipped with temperature sensors, which can be used as data sources for air conditioning control and fire alarm monitoring, and can be used for comprehensive environmental monitoring of warehouses and storage areas to ensure the safe use of warehouses and storage areas. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent warehouse lighting system of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic block diagram of the main controller of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of the two-level indicator light module of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the contents of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an intelligent warehouse lighting system, which includes a client, a server, a main controller, primary indicator lights, secondary indicator light modules, and tertiary indicator light strips.
[0027] The server is connected to the client, and several master controllers are also connected to the server. Each master controller has a primary indicator light. Each master controller is connected to multiple secondary indicator light modules, and each secondary indicator light module is connected to a tertiary indicator light strip.
[0028] Primary indicator lights, secondary indicator light modules, and tertiary indicator light strips can all serve as final warehouse location indicator lights. The number of primary, secondary, and tertiary indicator light modules and strips can be set according to the actual number of warehouse locations. In specific arrangements, a reasonable plan needs to be made based on the actual conditions of the warehouse and shelving, the distance between warehouse locations, and various communication methods. For example, for warehouse locations with a distance of tens of meters, primary indicator lights can be installed, with wired Ethernet or WIFI communication reaching distances of tens of meters or more; for warehouse locations with a distance of several meters or tens of centimeters, secondary indicator light modules can be installed, communicating via RS485; for warehouse locations with a distance as small as centimeters, tertiary indicator light strips can be installed.
[0029] like Figure 1As shown, the server in this embodiment serves as the control center of the entire intelligent warehouse lighting system. It is responsible for setting parameters and controlling the logic of each subordinate device, and provides an interface with upper-level software (such as ERP software) to offer services to clients. Under the control of the upper-level software, indicator lights on certain shelves and storage locations are turned on or off, enabling manual operations such as material receiving, receiving, and inventory checks to quickly and accurately locate designated positions, thereby improving work efficiency and reducing the probability of errors.
[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the client in this embodiment is either software with an interface or a webpage opened by a browser, used by warehouse management personnel to operate this system.
[0031] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the main controller in this embodiment includes a main control MCU module, a first LED driver circuit, a main control up-to-up communication module, a main control down-to-down communication module, and a first power supply module. The main control MCU module is connected to the first LED driver circuit, which is connected to the first-level indicator lights. The main control MCU module communicates with the server through the main control up-to-up communication module and with the second-level indicator light modules through the main control down-to-down communication module. An external 220V power supply powers the entire main controller module, and the first power supply module within the main controller module powers each of the second-level indicator light modules. In this embodiment, the main control up-to-up communication module is an Ethernet module or a WIFI module, and the main control down-to-down communication module is an RS485 module. The main controller is an intermediate device used to connect the server and the second-level indicator light modules. It connects to the server via wired Ethernet or WIFI to communicate with the server; and connects to multiple second-level indicator light modules via an RS485 bus to send control commands to the second-level indicator light modules. Each main controller is equipped with a primary indicator light. The first LED driver circuit uses an LED driver chip to drive the primary indicator light to turn on and off. The primary indicator light uses RGB full-color LED beads, which can display various colors. In this intelligent warehouse lighting system, there are eight simple combinations: red, green, blue, yellow (red + green), purple (red + blue), cyan (green + blue), white (red + green + blue), and off.
[0032] like Figure 1 , 3As shown, the secondary indicator module in this embodiment includes a secondary indicator light communication module, a secondary indicator light MCU module, a TTL interface, a second LED driver circuit, secondary indicator lights, and a second power supply module. The secondary indicator light communication module is connected to the secondary indicator light MCU module and communicates with the main controller's downstream communication module via an RS485 bus to receive control commands from the main controller. The secondary indicator light MCU module is connected to the second LED driver circuit, which is connected to the secondary indicator lights. The second power supply module within the secondary indicator light module supplies power to each tertiary indicator light strip. The tertiary indicator light strips are also powered. The secondary indicator light MCU module is connected to the tertiary indicator light strip via a TTL interface, communicating with it using a dedicated TTL level protocol. The second LED driver circuit uses an LED driver chip to drive the secondary indicator lights to turn on and off. Both the secondary and tertiary indicator light strips use RGB full-color LED beads.
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the three-level indicator strip in this embodiment includes multiple WS2812 LEDs connected in series. The communication between the three-level indicator strip and the two-level LEDs uses a dedicated TTL level protocol. The spacing between the WS2812 LEDs can be less than one centimeter, making it suitable for compartments with spacing as small as centimeters. One LED is placed in each compartment.
[0034] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the main controller in this embodiment is equipped with a first temperature sensor, which is connected to the main control MCU module. The secondary indicator module is equipped with a second temperature sensor, which is connected to the secondary indicator MCU module. By monitoring the warehouse ambient temperature in real time through the temperature sensors, it can serve as a data source for air conditioning control and fire alarm monitoring, enabling comprehensive environmental monitoring of the warehouse and storage areas.
[0035] In addition, the intelligent warehouse lighting system in this embodiment is also equipped with a warehouse location QR code and a barcode scanner system. For example, after the lights are turned on, staff complete operations such as entering and leaving the warehouse, and then use the barcode scanner to scan the corresponding warehouse location QR code. The barcode scanner system then notifies the server to turn off the corresponding warehouse location indicator light, completing the entire closed-loop operation.
[0036] In summary, the three-level warehouse indicator lights used in this application are applicable to various types of warehouses and warehouses with varying spacing. The control method is relatively simple and easy to implement. In particular, the three-level indicator lights use WS2812 LED strips, which are inexpensive, easy to use, and readily available as finished products. They can also be custom-made to any spacing required, offering superior cost and reliability compared to the previous "microcontroller + shift register driving LED" solution. Furthermore, both the main controller and the two-level indicator light modules have built-in temperature sensors, which can serve as data sources for air conditioning control and fire alarm monitoring, enabling comprehensive environmental monitoring of the warehouse and warehouse locations to ensure their safe use.
[0037] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above descriptions are merely specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An intelligent warehouse light-on system, characterized in that, It includes a client, server, main controller, primary indicator lights, secondary indicator light modules, and tertiary indicator light strips; The server is connected to the client, and several main controllers are all connected to the server. Each main controller is equipped with a primary indicator light. Each of the main controllers is connected to multiple secondary indicator light modules, and each of the secondary indicator light modules is connected to a tertiary indicator light strip.
2. The intelligent warehousing light-on system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main controller includes a main control MCU module, a first LED driver circuit, a main control up-to-up communication module, a main control down-to-down communication module, and a first power supply module. The main control MCU module is connected to the first LED driver circuit, which is connected to a first-level indicator light. The main control MCU module communicates with the server through the main control up-to-up communication module and communicates with the second-level indicator light module through the main control down-to-down communication module. The first power supply module supplies power to the second-level indicator light module.
3. The intelligent warehouse lighting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main control communication module is an Ethernet module or a WIFI module.
4. The intelligent warehousing light-on system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main control unit's communication module is an RS485 module.
5. The intelligent warehousing light-on system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main controller also includes a first temperature sensor, which is connected to the main controller MCU module.
6. The intelligent warehousing light-on system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The secondary indicator module includes a secondary light-to-upper communication module, a secondary light MCU module, a TTL interface, a second LED driver circuit, secondary indicator lights, and a second power supply module. The secondary light-to-upper communication module is connected to the secondary light MCU module and communicates with the main control-to-lower communication module via an RS485 bus. The secondary light MCU module is connected to the second LED driver circuit, which is connected to the secondary indicator lights. The secondary light MCU module is connected to the tertiary indicator light strip via a TTL interface, and the second power supply module supplies power to the tertiary indicator light strip.
7. The intelligent warehousing light-on system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The secondary lamp's communication module is an RS485 module.
8. The intelligent warehousing light-on system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The secondary indicator module also includes a second temperature sensor, which is connected to the secondary indicator MCU module.
9. The intelligent warehousing light-on system of claim 6, wherein: The three-level indicator light strip includes multiple LEDs connected in series.
10. The intelligent warehousing light-on system of claim 6, wherein: The primary, secondary, and tertiary indicator lights all use RGB full-color LED beads.