A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf

Abstract

This utility model discloses a semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelving unit, comprising a shelving body; at least one storage rack mounted on the shelving body; several storage slots mounted on the storage racks; and several photoelectric sensors correspondingly mounted on the sides of each storage slot. A partition is provided between each storage slot and each photoelectric sensor, and the partition has sensing holes that cooperate with the photoelectric sensors. The purpose of this utility model is to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art and provide a semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelving unit that can automatically, reliably, and in real-time monitor the status of goods in each storage location, thereby significantly improving the efficiency and intelligence level of warehouse management, while ensuring the durability of the detection equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shelving technology, specifically to a semi-enclosed sensor-based intelligent shelving. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic tray racks (or simply electronic racks) are warehousing equipment used for the precise management of electronic component mounting materials. As the market demand for electronic products continues to grow, so too does the volume of electronic component mounting materials, leading to a gradual increase in the need for electronic racks in electronics factories.

[0003] Photoelectric sensors used on shelves to detect the position or status of pallets are highly susceptible to collisions with pallets, tools, or personnel during material storage, handling, or daily operations due to their installation location (such as shelf edges or aisle openings) or structural design. These frequent physical collisions result in a persistently high damage rate for photoelectric sensors. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical problem to be solved by the utility model The purpose of this utility model is to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art and provide a semi-enclosed inductive intelligent shelf that can realize automatic, reliable and real-time monitoring of the status of goods in each storage location, thereby greatly improving the efficiency and intelligence level of warehouse management, while ensuring the durability of the detection equipment.

[0005] 2. Technical Solution

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf includes a shelf body; at least one storage rack on the shelf body; several storage slots on the storage rack; several photoelectric sensors correspondingly disposed on the side of each storage slot; a partition is provided between the storage slot and the photoelectric sensor, and the partition is provided with sensing holes that cooperate with the photoelectric sensor.

[0007] Preferably, the photoelectric sensor is located on the rear side of the storage compartment, and an inspection door is provided on the back of the main body of the shelf.

[0008] Preferably, it also includes a testing mechanism for testing whether the photoelectric sensor is intact.

[0009] Preferably, the photoelectric sensor is connected to the storage rack via a photoelectric sensor mounting base.

[0010] Preferably, the photoelectric sensor mounting base includes a mounting plate and a connecting plate, the connecting plate being used to connect the mounting plate and the storage rack, and the photoelectric sensor being mounted on the mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting plate is connected to the connecting plate at an adjustable angle, and the testing mechanism includes a testing plate located directly above the mounting plate, and a driving mechanism for controlling the movement of the testing plate relative to the mounting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the test plate is rotatably connected to the main body of the shelf.

[0013] Preferably, the test board is movably connected vertically or horizontally to the main body of the shelf.

[0014] 3. Beneficial effects

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages: This semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelving system optimizes space utilization through a layered design. By utilizing photoelectric sensors combined with partition protection design (including sensor holes), it achieves automatic, reliable, and real-time monitoring of the status of goods in each storage location, thereby significantly improving the efficiency and intelligence level of warehouse management, while ensuring the durability of the detection equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A front structural diagram of a semi-enclosed sensor-type intelligent shelf proposed in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the back structure of a semi-enclosed sensor-type intelligent shelf proposed in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 A cross-sectional structural diagram of a semi-enclosed sensor-type intelligent shelf proposed in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a photoelectric sensor mounting base in a semi-enclosed inductive intelligent shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention; 10. Shelf body; 20. Storage rack; 30. Storage slot; 40. Photoelectric sensor; 50. Partition; 60. Sensor hole; 70. Inspection door; 80. Photoelectric sensor mounting base; 801. Mounting plate; 802. Connecting plate; 90. Test plate. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the utility model and do not limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0018] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to," "set on," "fixed to," or "mounted on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component. Furthermore, when a component is considered to be "fixedly connected" to another component, the connection can be detachable or non-detachable, such as through socketing, snap-fitting, integral molding, welding, etc., which are achievable in the prior art and will not be elaborated further here. When a component is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to another component, it means that the ideal state is perpendicularity, but due to manufacturing and assembly effects, there may be a certain degree of perpendicularity error. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0020] The terms "first" and "second" in this utility model do not represent specific quantities or orders, but are merely used to distinguish names.

[0021] Combined with appendix Figures 1-4 This embodiment of a semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelving unit includes a shelving body 10, which comprises an upper top plate, a lower base, a left side plate, a right side plate, and a back plate. The front of the shelving body 10 serves as the entrance and exit for goods. The overall structure is semi-enclosed to prevent dust accumulation. At least one shelf 20 is mounted on the shelving body 10. When multiple shelf 20s are present, they are arranged vertically at intervals to save floor space. Several storage slots 30 are horizontally positioned on the shelf 20. The storage slots 30 have a material guiding function, enabling rapid loading and unloading, and preventing left-right movement. The system is designed to detect whether goods are present in the storage compartment 30. Several photoelectric sensors 40 are positioned on the side of each storage compartment 30. The photoelectric sensors 40 can be located on any side of the storage compartment 30 except for the opening. The photoelectric sensors 40 are used to detect whether goods are present in the storage compartment 30. A gap is reserved between the storage compartment 30 and the photoelectric sensors 40, and a partition 50 is provided. The partition 50 has a sensing hole 60 that cooperates with the photoelectric sensors 40. The photoelectric sensors 40 can achieve the sensing purpose through the sensing hole 60. The partition 50 is designed to protect the photoelectric sensors 40 from impacts by goods.

[0022] This semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelving system optimizes space utilization through a layered design. By utilizing photoelectric sensors combined with partition protection design (including sensor holes), it achieves automatic, reliable, and real-time monitoring of the status of goods in each storage location, thereby significantly improving the efficiency and intelligence level of warehouse management, while ensuring the durability of the detection equipment.

[0023] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the photoelectric sensor 30 is located on the rear side of the storage slot 30, that is, on the side away from the storage slot 30. The back panel of the back of the shelf body 10 is designed as an inspection door 70, so that the photoelectric sensor 40 can be quickly maintained when it fails to work properly.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, it also includes a testing mechanism for testing whether the photoelectric sensor 40 is intact. The above-mentioned testing mechanism is not present in the traditional structure. Generally, the operator will only find that the sensor is damaged when the goods are picked up and put down in a disorderly manner.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the photoelectric sensor 40 is connected to the storage rack 20 via a photoelectric sensor mounting base 80. The photoelectric sensor mounting base 80 is installed on the back side of the storage rack 20. The photoelectric sensor mounting base 80 includes a mounting plate 801 and a connecting plate 802. The connecting plate 802 is horizontally arranged and used to connect the mounting plate 801 and the storage rack 20. The initial position of the mounting plate 801 is perpendicular to the connecting plate 802. The photoelectric sensor 40 is installed on the mounting plate 801 on the side near the partition 50. The mounting plate 801 is connected to the connecting plate 802 via an adjustable rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the connecting plate 802. The mounting plate 801 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is controlled by a motor installed on the rack body 10. When maintaining the photoelectric sensor 40, the mounting plate 801 can be lowered to expose the photoelectric sensor 40 to the back of the rack body 10. Multiple mounting plates 801 on the same storage rack 20 are controlled to rotate by the same motor.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the testing mechanism includes a test plate 90 located directly above the mounting plate 801, and a drive mechanism for controlling the movement of the test plate 90 relative to the mounting plate 801. The test plate 90 is initially arranged horizontally. When the mounting plate 801 is flipped to a horizontal position, it is parallel to the test plate 90. At this time, the photoelectric sensor 40 on the mounting plate 801 can sense the test plate 90. After ensuring that all photoelectric sensors 40 sense the test plate 90, the drive mechanism controls the movement of the test plate 90. The movement of the test plate 90 can be rotation (the drive mechanism is a motor) or up-down or horizontal movement (the drive mechanism is a cylinder). The main purpose is to make the test plate 90 leave the sensing area of ​​the photoelectric sensor 40. At this time, all photoelectric sensors 40 cannot sense the test plate 90. If the test results of all photoelectric sensors 40 in the above steps cannot be guaranteed to be consistent, it indicates that at least some photoelectric sensors 40 have failed and need to be maintained or replaced in time.

[0027] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf, characterized in that: include Shelf body; At least one shelf is provided on the main body of the shelf; Several storage slots are provided on the storage rack; Several photoelectric sensors are respectively installed on the side of each of the said storage slots; A partition is provided between the storage compartment and the photoelectric sensor, and the partition is provided with a sensing hole that cooperates with the photoelectric sensor.

2. The semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photoelectric sensor is located on the rear side of the storage compartment, and an inspection door is provided on the back of the main body of the shelf.

3. A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a testing mechanism for testing whether the photoelectric sensor is intact.

4. A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf according to claim 3, characterized in that: The photoelectric sensor is connected to the storage rack via a photoelectric sensor mounting bracket.

5. A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf according to claim 4, characterized in that: The photoelectric sensor mounting base includes a mounting plate and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is used to connect the mounting plate and the storage rack. The photoelectric sensor is mounted on the mounting plate.

6. A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting plate is angle-adjustable and connected to the connecting plate. The testing mechanism includes a testing plate located directly above the mounting plate and a drive mechanism for controlling the movement of the testing plate relative to the mounting plate.

7. A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf according to claim 6, characterized in that: The test board is rotatably connected to the main body of the shelf.

8. A semi-enclosed sensor-operated intelligent shelf according to claim 6, characterized in that: The test board is movably connected to the main body of the shelf, either vertically or horizontally.

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