CN106204918A - Intelligence selling cabinet and intelligence selling system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent vending cabinet and an intelligent vending system. The intelligent vending cabinet includes a cabinet body and a door body, the door body is switchably installed on the cabinet body, a storage space is formed in the cabinet body, and a user identification module arranged on the cabinet body , an RFID radio frequency module and an electronic lock; the user identification module is used to receive user verification information for identity verification, and the RFID radio frequency module is used to form an electromagnetic field covering the entire storage space in the cabinet, so The electronic lock is used to lock the door on the cabinet and unlock it according to the unlock signal sent by the user identification module. Realize that the intelligent vending cabinet can automatically count and count commodities, and improve the convenience of use and user experience.

Description

Intelligent vending cabinet and intelligent vending system

technical field

The invention relates to refrigeration equipment, in particular to an intelligent vending cabinet and an intelligent vending system.

Background technique

At present, refrigeration equipment (refrigerators, freezers, etc.) are widely used in people's daily life. Refrigeration equipment is divided into household and commercial according to the environment of use. Commercial refrigeration equipment is usually equipped with a transparent door body, so that users can observe the items stored in the box body for purchase. Usually, commercial refrigeration equipment is placed in places such as supermarkets and shopping malls. After selecting products, users need to go to the counter to check the products. Users need to spend extra time waiting for the salesperson to check the products. How to design a device with better usability and user experience is the technical problem to be solved by the present invention.

Contents of the invention

The invention provides an intelligent vending cabinet and an intelligent vending system, which realizes that the intelligent vending cabinet can automatically count and count commodities, and improves the convenience of use and user experience.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned technical purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions to realize:

An intelligent vending cabinet, comprising a cabinet body and a door body, the door body is switchably installed on the cabinet body, a storage space is formed in the cabinet body, and a user identity set on the cabinet body is also included. Identification module, RFID radio frequency module and electronic lock; the user identity recognition module is used to receive user verification information for identity verification, and the RFID radio frequency module is used to form an electromagnetic field covering the entire storage space in the cabinet , the electronic lock is used to lock the door on the cabinet and unlock it according to the unlock signal sent by the user identification module.

Further, the RFID radio frequency module includes an RFID reader-writer and an antenna, the antenna is connected to the RFID reader-writer, and the antenna is arranged on the side wall, top and/or bottom of the cabinet.

Further, the RFID radio frequency module includes an RFID reader-writer and an antenna, the antenna is connected to the RFID reader-writer, the cabinet is provided with a multi-layer shelf, and each layer of the shelf is provided with There is the antenna.

Further, the antenna is detachably arranged on the shelf.

Further, the shelf includes a bottom plate and a cover plate, the bottom plate and the cover plate are detachably connected together, and the antenna is located between the bottom plate and the cover plate.

Further, an electromagnetic field with an overlapping area is formed between two adjacent layers of the shelf.

Further, the user identification module is a card reader, a fingerprint reader, an image recognizer, a voice recognizer, a password input device, and a code scanner.

Further, the door body includes a door frame and a glass plate, the glass plate is installed in the door frame, and an electromagnetic shielding layer is formed on the glass plate.

Further, the door frame is also provided with an electromagnetic shielding retaining ring, the electromagnetic shielding retaining ring is distributed around the inner ring of the door frame, and the electromagnetic shielding retaining ring is formed with a convex structure protruding from the inner surface of the door frame.

The present invention also provides an intelligent vending system, which includes a server for storing product information and debiting electronic accounts, and also includes the above-mentioned intelligent vending cabinet, and the intelligent vending cabinet is communicatively connected to the server.

Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are: by adding a user identification module, an RFID radio frequency module and an electronic lock on the cabinet, the user identification module can realize the user's identity information and trigger it after confirming that it is correct. When the electronic lock is unlocked, the user can take the goods from the cabinet, and the products are all affixed with electronic tags. When the user closes the door, the electronic lock is automatically locked and the goods in the cabinet are detected through the RFID radio frequency module to realize automatic counting of the cabinet. The quantity and type of goods in the body can be automatically counted, so that there is no need for the salesperson to count the products selected by the user one by one, and it can cooperate with automatic payment and other methods to realize the function of automatic checkout after automatic counting, and realize the automatic counting of intelligent vending cabinets Count commodities, improve convenience and user experience.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings that need to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description These are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without any creative effort.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of the intelligent vending cabinet of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the assembly of the shelf and the antenna in the embodiment of the intelligent vending cabinet of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the assembly of the shelf and the antenna in the embodiment of the intelligent vending cabinet of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is an exploded view of the door body in the embodiment of the smart vending cabinet of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a partial assembly cross-sectional view of the door body and the cabinet body in the embodiment of the smart vending cabinet of the present invention.

detailed description

In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments It is a part of embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

As shown in Figures 1-5, the intelligent vending cabinet of this embodiment includes a cabinet body 1 and a door body 2, the door body 2 is switchably installed on the cabinet body 1, and a storage box is formed in the cabinet body 1. The object space also includes a user identification module 3, an RFID radio frequency module (not shown) and an electronic lock (not shown) arranged on the cabinet 1; the user identification module 3 is used to receive user verification information for identity verification, the RFID radio frequency module is used to form an electromagnetic field covering the entire storage space in the cabinet 1, and the electronic lock is used to lock the door 2 on the cabinet 1 And perform unlocking according to the unlocking signal sent by the user identity recognition module 3 .

Specifically, the intelligent vending cabinet in this embodiment controls the commodities with electronic labels in the cabinet through the RFID radio frequency module, which can accurately and quickly determine the type and quantity of commodities; in the actual use process, the user comes to the intelligent vending cabinet At the place, the user identity recognition module 3 is first used for identity recognition and authentication. After the user identity recognition module 3 confirms that the user authentication is passed, the electronic lock is automatically unlocked, and the user can open the door body 2 to select commodities. After the product is taken out of the cabinet 1, the user closes the door 1, and the electronic lock is automatically locked. At this time, the RFID radio frequency module will re-scan the products in the cabinet 1, so that the list of products purchased by the user can be automatically counted, and There is no need for the user to bring the goods to the counter, and the salesperson will make a list, which effectively saves the time and process of product inventory, and realizes automatic inventory after the user selects the product. After the user selects the products and the smart vending cabinet automatically counts them, the subsequent payment can be automatically debited through the server of the mall in the background, or can be paid directly at the counter according to the user's identity information. The smart vending cabinet in this embodiment There are no restrictions on subsequent operations.

Among them, the specific representation entities of the user identity recognition module 3 and the RFID radio frequency module used in the smart vending cabinet in this embodiment can adopt various methods. For example: RFID radio frequency module comprises RFID reader-writer (not shown) and antenna 4, and described antenna 4 is connected with described RFID reader-writer, and described antenna 4 is arranged on the side wall of described cabinet 1, top and/or or bottom. The user identification module 3 can be a card reader, a fingerprint reader, an image recognizer, a voice recognizer, a password input device, a code scanner, and other devices with identity authentication. In this embodiment, the intelligent vending cabinet does not limit the concrete performance entities of the user identification module 3 and the RFID radio frequency module.

Further, in order to more accurately count the commodities in the cabinet 1 and realize that the storage space in the cabinet 1 is more effectively covered by the electromagnetic field, the cabinet 1 is provided with multi-layer racks 5, and each layer contains The antenna 4 is arranged on the shelf 5 . Concrete, by arranging antenna 4 on each shelf 5, the antenna 4 on every shelf 5 will respectively form stronger electromagnetic field at the upper part and the lower part of shelf 5, and the electromagnetic field of the top can guarantee to carry on Commodities on the shelf 5 can be accurately and reliably detected, and the lower electromagnetic field can cover commodities at a higher position on the lower shelf 5 , thereby forming a more comprehensive electromagnetic field. Wherein, an electromagnetic field with an overlapping area is formed between two adjacent layers of the shelf 5, so as to improve the accuracy and reliability of the detection. In addition, the antenna 4 is detachably arranged on the shelf 5, and the detachable connection method can facilitate maintenance personnel to replace the antenna 4 on the shelf 5, and the antenna 4 can be arranged on the shelf by pasting or the like. 5, preferably, the shelf 5 includes a bottom plate 51 and a cover plate 52, the bottom plate 51 and the cover plate 52 are detachably connected together, and the antenna 4 is located between the bottom plate 51 and the cover between plates 52. The bottom plate 51 and the cover plate 52 can be snapped together by the decorative strips 53 arranged on both sides.

Furthermore, the door body 2 includes a door frame 21 and a glass plate 22 , the glass plate 22 is installed in the door frame 21 , and an electromagnetic shielding layer 23 is formed on the glass plate 22 . Specifically, in order to facilitate the user to select the commodities in the cabinet body 1, the door body 2 adopts a glass plate 22 to form a transparent door body, so that the user can see through the glass plate 22 whether there is the commodity he needs in the cabinet body 1, and at the same time, In order to prevent the external electromagnetic field from interfering with the electromagnetic field in the cabinet 1, an electromagnetic shielding layer 23 is provided on the glass plate 22 to realize the electromagnetic signal interference between the inside and outside of the partition cabinet 1 and improve the detection accuracy of the RFID radio frequency module. . Preferably, the door frame 21 is also provided with an electromagnetic shielding retaining ring 24, the electromagnetic shielding retaining ring 24 is distributed around the inner ring of the door frame 21, and the electromagnetic shielding retaining ring 24 is formed with a protrusion protruding from the inner surface of the door frame 21. Protruding structure 241 . Specifically, after the door body 2 is closed, a gap is formed between the door body 2 and the cabinet body 1, and the raised structure 241 formed by the electromagnetic shielding block 24 extends toward the direction of the cabinet body 1, so that the external electromagnetic field can be shielded by the raised structure 241. The signal enters the cabinet 1 from the gap between the door body 2 and the cabinet body 1, thereby more effectively improving the detection accuracy of the RFID radio frequency module. Wherein, the distance between the raised structure 241 and the cabinet body 1 is 1.5mm-4.5mm. Moreover, the inner edge of the electromagnetic shielding block 24 extends to the glass plate 22 and forms an electromagnetic shielding overlapping area with the electromagnetic shielding layer 23 . In addition, the glass plate 22 includes an outer glass plate 221 and an inner glass plate 222 , and the electromagnetic shielding layer 23 is formed on the outer glass plate 221 .

The present invention also provides an intelligent vending system, which includes a server for storing product information and debiting electronic accounts, and also includes the above-mentioned intelligent vending cabinet, and the intelligent vending cabinet is communicatively connected to the server. Specifically, the smart vending cabinet in the smart vending system of this embodiment adopts the above-mentioned smart vending cabinet. During actual use, the smart vending cabinet communicates with the server. Send the settlement list information to the server, and the server performs bill settlement.

The advantages and positive effects of the present invention are: by adding a user identification module, an RFID radio frequency module and an electronic lock on the cabinet, the user identification module can realize the user's identity information and trigger the electronic lock to unlock after confirmation, and the user can Take the goods from the cabinet, and the products are all affixed with electronic tags. When the user closes the door, the electronic lock is automatically locked and the condition of the goods in the cabinet is detected through the RFID radio frequency module, so as to realize the automatic counting of the quantity and type of goods in the cabinet. Complete the automatic counting of the products, so that there is no need for the salesperson to count the products selected by the user one by one, and it can cooperate with automatic payment and other methods to realize the function of automatic checkout after automatic counting, realize the automatic counting and statistics of the products in the intelligent sales cabinet, and improve the convenience of use and user experience.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: it can still be Modifications are made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent replacements are made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. an intelligent selling cabinet, including cabinet and door body, what described door body was switchable is arranged on described cabinet, forms storage space in described cabinet, it is characterized in that, also include user identification module, RFID radio-frequency module and the electronic lock being arranged on described cabinet；Described user identification module carries out authentication for the checking information receiving user, described RFID radio-frequency module covers the electromagnetic field of whole described storage space for being formed in described cabinet, and described electronic lock is unblanked for the unlocking signal described door body being locked on described cabinet and sending according to described user identification module.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that described RFID radio-frequency module includes that rfid interrogator and antenna, described antenna are connected with described rfid interrogator, and described antenna is arranged on the sidewall of described cabinet, top and/or bottom.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 1, it is characterized in that, described RFID radio-frequency module includes that rfid interrogator and antenna, described antenna are connected with described rfid interrogator, described cabinet is provided with multilamellar rack, every layer of described rack is provided with described antenna.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 3, it is characterised in that described antenna is dismountable to be arranged on described rack.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 3, it is characterised in that described rack includes base plate and cover plate, and together with described base plate is removably attachable to described cover plate, described antenna is between described base plate and described cover plate.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 3, it is characterised in that form the electromagnetic field with overlapping region described in adjacent two layers between rack.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that described user identification module is card reader, Fingerprint Identification Unit, image recognizer, speech recognition device, PIN PAD, code reader.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that described door body includes that doorframe and glass plate, described glass plate are arranged in described doorframe, and described glass plate is formed with electro-magnetic screen layer.

Intelligence selling cabinet the most according to claim 8, it is characterized in that, being additionally provided with electromagnetic shielding back-up ring on described doorframe, described electromagnetic shielding back-up ring is distributed around the inner ring of described doorframe, and described electromagnetic shielding back-up ring is formed with the bulge-structure protruding from described doorframe inner surface.

10. an intelligent selling system, including for store commodity information and carry out the server that electronic account is deducted fees, it is characterised in that also include that the intelligent selling cabinet as described in claim 1-9 is arbitrary, described intelligent selling cabinet are connected with described server communication.