Intelligent hanger assembly and intelligent shelf

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of commodity shelves, especially to an intelligent hanging frame assembly and an intelligent shelf, which comprise: a connecting seat for connecting with a shelf; a hanging rod for hanging commodities, the hanging rod having a connecting end fixed to the connecting seat and an access end for the access of commodities; and a mounting rod having a mounting seat mounted thereon, the mounting seat being provided with a sensing assembly, the sensing assembly having a sensing area, the sensing area being located outside the access end of the hanging rod, and the sensing assembly being used for sensing whether an object exists; and a taking judgment module for receiving the sensing signal of the sensing assembly to determine whether a commodity is taken. The application has the effects of real-time monitoring and management of convenience store shelf commodities and sensing when a customer takes and returns a commodity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of merchandise shelves, and in particular to an intelligent hanging rack component and an intelligent shelf. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technologies such as mobile payment and the Internet of Things, and changes in consumer habits, the retail industry has seen the emergence of cloud sales functions that provide convenience stores with 24-hour unattended operation and remote customer service during off-peak hours.

[0003] Product packaging types include boxes, bottles, bags, and bulk. Some bagged and boxed products have hook holes on the packaging for easy access when displayed on hook shelves. However, existing hook shelves, as display shelves, only serve the function of hanging products and do not detect whether customers have taken items. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to monitor and manage the goods on convenience store shelves in real time and to be able to sense when customers take and put back the goods, this utility model provides an intelligent hanging rack component and an intelligent shelf.

[0005] The above-mentioned objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart wall mount assembly, comprising:

[0007] Connector, used for connecting to the shelf;

[0008] A hanging rod, the hanging rod being used for hanging goods, the hanging rod having a connecting end fixed to a connecting seat, and an inlet end for goods to enter and exit;

[0009] The mounting rod has a mounting base, and the mounting base has a sensing component. The sensing component has a sensing area located outside the inlet and outlet ends of the hanging rod. The sensing component is used to sense the presence of an object.

[0010] The picking determination module receives the sensing signal from the sensing component to determine whether to pick up the product.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that the sensing component includes a sensing device, which is a photosensitive sensor, an infrared sensor, a microwave sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that: the sensing component includes a first sensing device and a second sensing device, the sensing sub-regions of the first sensing device and the second sensing device together constitute the sensing area, and the two sensing sub-regions have different projection positions in the extension direction of the hanging rod.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured such that: the sensing signal includes a first signal and a second signal, the first signal is emitted by a first sensing device, and the second signal is emitted by a second sensing device; the sensing sub-region of the first sensing device is closer to the hanging rod than the sensing sub-region of the second sensing device;

[0014] The determination of whether to take the goods includes:

[0015] If the first signal is received before the second signal is received within a preset time span, it is determined as a take-up operation.

[0016] If the second signal is received first and the first signal is received within a preset time span, it is determined that the signal has been placed.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, this application can be further configured such that the smart hanger component also includes a counting component;

[0018] The counting component is used to count the goods based on the determination result of the taking determination module.

[0019] In a preferred example, this application can be further configured such that the retrieval determination module is also used to determine whether an anomaly exists.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that the sensing device is a photosensitive sensor, an infrared sensor, a microwave sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the present application may be further configured such that the inlet and outlet ends of the hanging rod have a bent portion that bends toward the mounting rod.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, this application may be further configured such that a portion of the edge of the sensing area is configured to be close to the inlet / outlet end of the hanging rod.

[0023] The second objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0024] A smart shelf is configured to have a smart rack assembly as described in any of the foregoing descriptions.

[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. This solution, by introducing intelligent sensing components, enables real-time monitoring and management of goods on convenience store shelves. It can detect when customers take or return items, especially bagged and boxed products, helping to improve store operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and optimize the customer shopping experience. Furthermore, through system integration and intelligent analysis, it can provide strong support for the further development of the store.

[0027] 2. By combining AI cameras and human body sensor switches, when a customer takes an item and then puts it back on the shelf, the sensor area is triggered again. The sensor sends a signal to an edge computer, which analyzes the customer's behavior based on the camera footage to determine if the returned item is the same one that was just taken. This allows for precise control of the goods on the shelf. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the smart rack assembly installed on a shelf in one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the smart bracket assembly in one embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the smart bracket assembly using a single sensing device in one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the smart hanging bracket assembly using two sensing devices in one embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the mounting base for the smart bracket assembly with two sensing devices in one embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure descriptions: 1. Connecting seat; 2. Hanging rod; 3. Connecting end; 4. Inlet / outlet end; 5. Mounting rod; 6. Mounting seat; 7. Sensing component; 8. Sensing area; 9. First sensing device; 10. Second sensing device; 11. Sensing sub-area; 12. Bending part; 13. Shelf; 14. Mounting strip. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates exemplary embodiments of this application, including various details to aid understanding. These should be considered merely exemplary. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. Similarly, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.

[0035] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The implementation methods described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all implementation methods consistent with this disclosure.

[0036] Furthermore, the term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article, unless otherwise specified, generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0037] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The intelligent hanging rack assembly includes a connecting base 1, a hanging rod 2, a mounting rod 5, a sensing component 7, and a retrieval determination module. The sensing component 7 and the retrieval determination module are connected via communication, specifically, through wired or wireless communication. Wireless communication can be achieved using technologies such as LoRa, WiFi / IEEE 802.11, ZigBee / 802.15.4, Thread / IEEE 802.15.4, and Z-Wave. The connecting base 1 is used to connect to the shelf 13. The hanging rod 2 is used to hang goods. One end of the hanging rod 2 is a connecting end 3, which is fixed to the connecting base 1, and there is also an entry / exit end 4 for goods to enter and exit. One end of the mounting rod 5 is fixedly connected to the connecting base 1. It can be directly connected, or it can be one of the two sides of a U-shaped rod together with the hanging rod 2, with the transition part of the U-shaped rod fixed to the connecting base 1.

[0038] A mounting base 6 is installed on the mounting rod 5. The mounting base 6 can be installed on the mounting rod 5 near the inlet / outlet end 4 of the hanging rod 2. The mounting base 6 is equipped with a sensing component 7, which has a sensing area 8 located outside the inlet / outlet end 4 of the hanging rod 2. The sensing component 7 is used to sense the presence of an object; the retrieval determination module is used to receive the sensing signal from the sensing component 7 to determine whether to retrieve the product.

[0039] The sensing component 7 can monitor in real time whether there is an object (i.e., a product) present or passing by outside the inlet / outlet end 4 of the hanging rod 2, thereby accurately determining whether the product has been taken by the customer. It plays a role in monitoring product retrieval, and through data statistics, the store can keep track of product retrieval in real time, which can prevent theft or accidental removal of products to a certain extent, because any unpaid movement of products may be recorded by the system and trigger an alarm, enhancing the store's security and loss prevention capabilities.

[0040] The connection between the connecting seat 1 and the shelf 13 can be achieved by using a C-shaped plate for the connecting seat 1 and installing an installation strip 14 on the shelf 13, allowing for sliding attachment to the installation strip 14, thus facilitating the installation of multiple connecting seats 1 and installation strips 14. A screw hole can also be added to the connecting seat 1 for bolt thread connection, allowing for abutment against the installation strip 14 and achieving abutment fixation between the connecting seat 1 and the installation strip 14.

[0041] In one embodiment, the mounting base 6 is provided with a product label / electronic label. The product label can be installed on the mounting base 6 by pasting or by layering. The mounting base 6 is provided with an electronic label, which can be displayed on an electronic screen.

[0042] Combination Figure 3 In one embodiment, the sensing component 7 is configured as a sensing device, which can be a photosensitive sensor, an infrared sensor, a microwave sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor. When a customer takes a product suspended on the hanging rod 2, it is taken out from the inlet / outlet end 4 of the hanging rod 2, passes through the sensing area 8, and is sensed by the sensing device, thereby emitting a signal. A controller can be set on the shelf 13 to receive the signal from the sensing device, and thus know that the product on the hanging rod 2 at the corresponding mounting base 6 position has been taken.

[0043] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 In another embodiment, the sensing component 7 is configured with two sensing devices, which can be photosensitive sensors, infrared sensors, microwave sensors, or ultrasonic sensors. The sensing sub-regions 11 of the two sensing devices together constitute the sensing area 8 of the sensing component 7, and the two sensing sub-regions 11 have different projection positions in the extension direction of the hanging rod 2. In this way, the order in which the two sensing devices sense can be used to distinguish between the removal and placement of goods.

[0044] It is understandable that if two sensors are used, namely a first sensor 9 and a second sensor 10, the sensing signals include a first signal and a second signal. The first signal is emitted by the first sensor 9, and the second signal is emitted by the second sensor 10. The sensing sub-region 11 of the first sensor 9 is closer to the hanging rod 2 than the sensing sub-region 11 of the second sensor 10. Therefore, when the product is taken out, the first sensor 9 emits the first signal first, and when the product is put in, the second sensor 10 emits the second signal first. The determination of whether to take the product includes:

[0045] If the first signal is received before the second signal within a preset time span, it is determined as a take-up; if the second signal is received before the first signal within the preset time span, it is determined as a placement. The preset time span is pre-set based on the typical time required for a take-up process to pass through the two sensor ranges, for example, it can be set to 1s~3s.

[0046] In one embodiment, the smart rack component further includes a counting component; the counting component is used to count the items to obtain the current item quantity based on the determination result of the picking determination module. For example, if it is determined that an item is to be picked up, the original value is decreased by one; if it is determined that an item is to be picked up, the original value is increased by one. Here, the original value refers to the previous record or counting result. In addition, a replenishment determination module can be added. If the current item quantity is 0 or lower than a preset value, a warning message is issued to remind replenishment. The recipient of the warning message can be a backend terminal or platform, thereby achieving unified management and allocation.

[0047] In one embodiment, the retrieval determination module is also used to determine whether an anomaly exists. For example, if only one sensor is set, and the signal received from the sensor reaches a predetermined duration, it is determined to be an anomaly; if two sensors exist, and the first signal and / or the second signal are received simultaneously for a predetermined duration, it is determined to be an anomaly. Typically, this situation occurs when an object obstructs the sensing area 8, affecting the retrieval of the goods. Therefore, the anomaly alarm module can alert the user to this situation for timely handling. Similarly, the receiver of the anomaly signal can be a backend terminal or platform, thereby achieving unified management and allocation.

[0048] Because the two sensor sub-areas 11 are projected at different positions along the extension direction of the hanging rod 2, when an item is taken off the shelf 13, one sensor will be triggered first, followed by the other; conversely, when an item is returned to the shelf 13, the triggering order is reversed. This distinction in sequence avoids the lag of manual inventory counting or reliance on customer payment after purchase in traditional methods; it enables the system to accurately determine whether an item has been taken off or returned, thus providing more accurate inventory change information.

[0049] Compared to a single sensor, a dual-sensor design increases system redundancy and reliability. Even if one sensor malfunctions due to fault or interference, the other sensor can still provide valid data, reducing the likelihood of false alarms and missed alarms.

[0050] By accurately distinguishing between the taking out and putting in products, the system can respond more intelligently to customer actions. For example, when a customer takes out a product, the system can automatically display detailed product information or promotional information; and when a product is put back, the system can automatically update inventory data without requiring any additional action from the customer. This intelligent interactive method undoubtedly enhances the customer's shopping experience.

[0051] In one embodiment, the inlet / outlet end 4 of the hanging rod 2 has a bent portion 12 that bends toward the mounting rod 5. If the mounting rod 5 is located above the hanging rod 2, the bent portion 12 bends upward. During the process of the customer picking up or putting down the goods, the setting of the bent portion 12 results in an upward trajectory at the end of the process when the goods are slid out of the hanging rod 2, which can bring the goods closer to the sensing component 7 and ensure detection accuracy.

[0052] Understandably, the edge of the sensing area 8 can be configured to be close to the end of the inlet / outlet end 4 of the hanging rod 2, thereby improving the timeliness of detection and ensuring that the sensing area 8 can completely cover the inlet / outlet path of the goods.

[0053] This application also provides an intelligent shelf 13, as shown in the reference. Figure 1 The system includes a frame, with a skirt and tray at the bottom and a top cover. The bottom of the top cover has an AI camera and a human body sensor switch. There can be multiple AI cameras, which are respectively set on both sides of the bottom of the top cover. When a customer passes by or lingers in front of the smart shelf 13 and is detected by the human body sensor switch, the AI ​​camera starts recording. The edge computer performs calculations to identify that the number of goods on the smart shelf 13 has decreased, and the identification results are transmitted to the platform and cloud via the network.

[0054] When a customer takes an item and then places it back on the shelf, it triggers sensor area 8. Sensor component 7 sends a signal to the edge computer, which analyzes the customer's behavior by combining the signal with the camera recording to determine if the returned item is the same one that was just taken. This allows for precise control of the goods on shelf 13.

[0055] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can be made according to design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A smart hanging rack assembly, characterized in that, include: Connector, used for connecting to the shelf; A hanging rod, the hanging rod being used for hanging goods, the hanging rod having a connecting end fixed to a connecting seat, and an inlet end for goods to enter and exit; The mounting rod has a mounting base, and the mounting base has a sensing component. The sensing component has a sensing area located outside the inlet and outlet of the hanging rod. The sensing component is used to sense the presence of an object. The picking determination module receives the sensing signal from the sensing component to determine whether to pick up the product.

2. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing component includes a sensing device, which may be a photosensitive sensor, an infrared sensor, a microwave sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor.

3. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing component includes a first sensing device and a second sensing device. The sensing sub-regions of the first sensing device and the second sensing device together constitute the sensing area. The two sensing sub-regions have different projection positions in the extension direction of the hanging rod.

4. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sensing signal includes a first signal and a second signal. The first signal is emitted by a first sensing device, and the second signal is emitted by a second sensing device. The sensing sub-region of the first sensing device is closer to the hanging rod than the sensing sub-region of the second sensing device. The determination of whether to take the goods includes: If the first signal is received before the second signal is received within a preset time span, it is determined as a take-up operation. If the second signal is received first and the first signal is received within a preset time span, it is determined that the signal has been placed.

5. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The smart rack assembly also includes a counting component; The counting component is used to count the goods based on the determination result of the taking determination module.

6. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The retrieval judgment module is also used to determine whether there are any abnormalities.

7. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sensing device is a photosensitive sensor, an infrared sensor, a microwave sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor.

8. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet and outlet ends of the hanging rod have a bent portion that bends toward the mounting rod.

9. The intelligent hanging bracket assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the edge of the sensing area is configured to be close to the inlet / outlet end of the hanging rod.

10. An intelligent shelf, characterized in that, It is equipped with the smart rack assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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