CN108830518A - Cargo stock's monitoring system and monitoring method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a goods inventory monitoring system and a monitoring method. The system includes a propeller, a distance sensor module, an acquisition and processing module, a transmission module, a server or a handheld terminal. The propeller is used to place goods and can automatically push the goods forward; the distance sensor The module is used to sense the moving distance of the goods in the thruster; the acquisition and processing module is used to collect the sensing information of the distance sensor module and compare the sensing information with the preset value to determine whether it is out of stock; the transmission module is used to send the judgment information To the server or the handheld terminal; the server or the handheld terminal is used to generate or cancel the prompt information according to the judgment information and to modify the corresponding relationship between the cargo type and the distance sensor module. The staff can monitor the inventory status of the goods and plan the replenishment route when replenishment is needed, and efficiently manage the inventory changes of the on-site goods according to these prompts. It has the advantages of high efficiency, low work intensity, and timely feedback.

Description

Goods inventory monitoring system and monitoring method

technical field

The invention relates to a cargo inventory monitoring system and a monitoring method.

Background technique

The existing inventory management of goods with large flow changes usually only displays the inventory of items on the terminal. For example, the on-site goods management of a supermarket is mainly checked and replenished by multiple people. timely.

Contents of the invention

The invention provides a cargo inventory monitoring system and a monitoring method, which overcome the existing shortcomings of the background technology. One of the adopted technical schemes that the present invention solves its technical problem is:

Cargo inventory monitoring system, which includes:

A propeller for placing goods and automatically pushing them forward, which is installed on the shelf of the shelf;

A distance sensor module used to sense the moving distance of the goods in the propeller, which is installed on the shelf of the shelf and corresponds to the propeller;

A collection and processing module for collecting sensing information of the distance sensor module and comparing the sensing information with a preset value to determine whether it is out of stock, which is electrically connected to the distance sensor module;

A transmission module for sending judgment information to a server or a handheld terminal, which is wirelessly connected to the collection and processing module;

A server or a handheld terminal used to generate or cancel prompt information according to the judgment information and modify the corresponding relationship between the type of goods and the distance sensor module, which is wirelessly connected to the transmission module.

In a preferred embodiment: the number of propellers is set to be multiple and correspond to the types of goods, and the number of distance sensor modules and the number of acquisition and processing modules are the same as the number of propellers and correspond one-to-one.

In a preferred embodiment: the pusher at least includes a push block, a front baffle and an elastic connector, the front baffle is attached to the laminate, one end of the elastic connector is connected to the front baffle, and the other end is connected to the push block. Connected, the goods are placed between the push block and the front baffle, and the distance sensor module is located directly behind the push block.

In a preferred embodiment: the pusher also includes a guide rail installed on the laminate, the front baffle is located at the front end of the guide rail, the distance sensor module is installed at the right rear end of the guide rail, and the push block is slidably attached to the guide rail.

In a preferred embodiment: it also includes a junction box and a wiring PCB board, the junction box is installed on the laminate, the wiring PCB board is installed in the junction box, the wiring PCB board is provided with the same number of joints as the distance sensor modules, and the joints extend The junction box is electrically connected to the distance sensor module, and the acquisition and processing module is welded to the wiring PCB board.

In a preferred embodiment: the distance sensor module includes a housing and a distance sensor attached to the housing and extending out of the housing, and the housing is slidably attached to the junction box.

In a preferred embodiment: the distance sensor in the distance sensor module is one or a combination of ultrasonic distance measuring sensors, infrared distance measuring sensors and laser distance measuring sensors.

In a preferred embodiment: the transmission module includes a wireless transceiver and a wireless relay device, the acquisition processing module sends the sensing information to the wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver sends the sensing information to the wireless relay device, and the wireless relay device then Send the sensing information to the server or handheld terminal.

In a preferred embodiment: a cloud server is also included, the server transmits the generated or canceled prompt information and the corresponding relationship between the type of goods and the distance sensor module to the cloud server, and the cloud server stores and analyzes these data.

Two of the adopted technical scheme that the present invention solves its technical problem is:

The monitoring method applying the goods inventory monitoring system described in any one of the above is characterized in that:

Step 10, the distance sensor module senses the moving distance of the cargo in the propeller and generates a sensing signal;

Step 20, the acquisition processing module collects the sensing signal of the distance sensor module and compares the sensing signal with a preset value to determine whether it is out of stock, if the sensing signal value is less than the preset value, it is judged that it is not out of stock and executes step 40; If the sensing signal value is greater than the preset value, it is judged as out of stock and step 30 is executed;

Step 30, the server or the handheld terminal generates a prompt message to remind the staff to replenish the goods, and step 40 is executed after the replenishment is completed;

Step 40, the server or the handheld terminal does not generate or cancels the prompt information.

Compared with the background technology, this technical solution has the following advantages:

1. Place different types of goods in different propellers. When the goods are taken away, the propeller will push the goods in the back row forward. At this time, the distance between the goods in the back row and the distance sensor changes. , the distance sensor senses the distance, the acquisition and processing module compares the sensing signal with the preset value to generate judgment information, the server or handheld terminal generates or cancels the prompt information according to the judgment information, and the staff can make corresponding actions according to the prompt information If a prompt message is generated, it needs to be replenished. After the replenishment is completed, the prompt message will be released until the next prompt message is generated. The prompt information has information such as the type and location of the product. The staff can monitor the inventory status of the goods and plan the replenishment route when replenishment is required, efficiently manage the inventory changes of the on-site goods, and manually check the inventory. Compared with replenishment, the system has the advantages of high efficiency, low work intensity and timely feedback.

2. Push the goods through the push block of the propeller and the elastic connector to achieve the purpose of automatically changing the distance between the goods and the distance sensor according to the inventory of the goods. It is easy to use and can sort out the remaining goods in time. Neatly arranged to reduce the workload of the staff.

3. The pusher is equipped with guide rails, and the goods are placed on the guide rails and located between the push block and the front baffle to ensure the stability of the push block.

4. Use the junction box and wiring PCB board to connect the distance sensor and the acquisition and processing module, which reduces the use of wires, thereby reducing the volume of the system and making the shelf more beautiful.

Description of drawings

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with drawings and embodiments.

Figure 1 depicts a schematic diagram of the assembly of the intermediate shelf and the detection system.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the wall shelf and the detection system.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the assembly of the laminate and the detection system.

FIG. 4 is a schematic top view of FIG. 3 .

FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the thruster, the distance sensor module, the junction box, and the wiring PCB board in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of the three-dimensional exploded view of the thruster, the distance sensor module, the junction box, and the wiring PCB board in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of the connection between the laminate and the junction box.

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the thruster, the distance sensor module and the junction box in the first embodiment.

Fig. 9 depicts one of the distance change state diagrams when the goods are taken away.

Fig. 10 shows the second diagram of the distance change state when the goods are taken away.

Fig. 11 shows the third state diagram of the distance change when the goods are taken away.

Fig. 12 shows the functional block diagram of the cargo inventory monitoring system.

FIG. 13 is a perspective exploded schematic diagram of the middle board, the thruster, the distance sensor module, the junction box, and the wiring PCB board in the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a schematic side view of the three-dimensional exploded view of the thruster, the distance sensor module, the junction box, and the wiring PCB board in the second embodiment.

Fig. 15 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the thruster, the distance sensor module and the junction box in the second embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the middle board, the thruster, the distance sensor module, the junction box, and the wiring PCB board in the third embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a schematic side view of the three-dimensional exploded view of the thruster, the distance sensor module, the junction box, and the wiring PCB board in the third embodiment.

Fig. 18 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the thruster, the distance sensor module and the junction box in the third embodiment.

Detailed ways

Please refer to Fig. 1 to Fig. 12, a preferred embodiment of goods inventory monitoring system, described goods inventory monitoring system, it comprises thruster 10, distance sensor module 20, acquisition processing module 30, transmission module and server or handheld terminal 40.

The pusher 10 is used to place the goods 3 and can automatically push the goods 3 forward, and it is installed on the shelf 2 of the shelf 1 .

In this embodiment, the number of propellers 10 is set in multiples corresponding to the types of goods 3 , and a plurality of propellers 10 are arranged side by side on the deck 2 . For example, cargo A corresponds to thruster A, and cargo B corresponds to thruster B.

As shown in Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 8, it is the first preferred embodiment of the propeller, the propeller 10 at least includes a push block 11, a front baffle 12 and an elastic connector 13, and the front baffle 12 is attached to the On the plate 2, one end of the elastic connector 13 is connected to the front baffle 12, and the other end is connected to the push block 11. The goods 3 are placed between the push block 11 and the front baffle 12, and the distance sensor module 20 is located between the push block 11. directly behind.

In this embodiment, the front end of the laminate 2 is provided with a fixing bar 4 , and the front baffle 12 is clamped on the fixing bar 4 . The elastic connector 13 adopts a coil spring.

In this embodiment, the pusher 10 further includes a guide rail 14 installed on the laminate 2 , the front baffle 12 is located at the front end of the guide rail 14 , and the push block 11 is slidably attached to the guide rail 14 . In this embodiment, both sides of the bottom end of the push block 11 are provided with first slide grooves 15, and both sides of the guide rail 14 are provided with slide rails 16 which can slide and cooperate with the two first slide grooves 15 respectively. The slot 15 and the slide rail 16 are slidably matched to slide the push block 11 on the guide rail 14, and the push block 11 and the coil spring are located at the center of the guide rail 14, and the coil spring curls or stretches along the guide rail 14 lengthwise.

In this embodiment, the pusher 10 further includes a push block protective cover 17 , and the push block protective cover 17 is connected to the outside of the push block 11 .

In this embodiment, the propeller 10 also includes two side baffles 18, the two side baffles 18 are located on both sides of the guide rail 14 respectively, the front ends of the side baffles 18 are connected with the fixing bars 4, and the rear ends of the side baffles 18 can The distance sensor module 20 is connected to or connected to the rear end of the guide rail 14 or is in a suspended state. The side fence 18 can further limit the position of the goods 3 to ensure that the goods 3 are arranged neatly.

The working principle of the pusher is as follows: in the initial state, the push block 11 and the front baffle 12 are in a close or close state, and the coil spring is in a curled state, and the push block 11 is pushed back, and the coil spring is stretched and spread out. Place the goods 3 in the center of the guide rail 14, place the goods 3 on the guide rail 14 and the coil spring, release the push block 11, and the push block 11 will rebound under the action of the coil spring and abut against the goods at the rear end; when one of the goods is When taking out, the push block 11 is pushed forward under the action of the coil spring until the adjacent goods 3 are close to each other, and the space for placing the taken out goods is replaced by the goods 3 behind it, so that the goods 3 are always kept in order arrangement.

In this embodiment, the system also includes a junction box 50 and a wiring PCB board 51. The junction box 50 is installed on the laminate 2 and extends along the length direction of the laminate 2. The wiring PCB board 51 is installed in the junction box 50 and extends along the junction box 50. Extending in the length direction, the wiring PCB 51 is provided with the same number of connectors 52 as the distance sensor modules 20 , and the connectors 52 extend out of the junction box 50 and are electrically connected to the distance sensor module 20 .

In this embodiment, each layer 2 of the shelf 1 has its own power supply system, which is provided with positive and negative terminals 5 . The wiring PCB 51 is also provided with positive and negative terminals 53 , and the positive and negative terminals 5 of the laminate 2 are correspondingly connected with the positive and negative terminals 53 of the wiring PCB 51 to supply power to the wiring PCB. Each layer board 2 is installed with a junction box 50 and a wiring PCB board 51 to supply power to the distance sensor module 20 on the layer board 2 .

As shown in Figure 13 to Figure 15, it is the second embodiment of the propeller. The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is that in this embodiment, the propeller 10 is not provided with guide rails, and the two ends of the coil spring are respectively connected with the front baffle 12 and the push block 11, and the front baffle 12 can move along the laminate 2. The fixed bar 4 at the front end slides to drive the coil spring and the push block 11 to move synchronously to adjust the position of the pusher 10 .

The rear end of the laminate 2 is also provided with a fixing strip 6. The distance sensor module 20 includes a housing 21 and a distance sensor 22 attached to the housing 21 and extending out of the housing 21. The housing 21 is locked with the fixing strip 6 at the rear end of the laminate. and can slide along the fixing bar 6 to adjust the position of the distance sensor module 20.

As shown in Figure 16 to Figure 18, it is the third embodiment of the propeller. The difference between this embodiment and the second embodiment is that the rear end of the laminate 2 is not provided with a fixing bar, and the top of the housing 21 is provided with a clamping arm 23, which is clamped on the top of the junction box 50 and can slide along the junction box 50 to adjust the position of the distance sensor module 20 .

The distance sensor module 20 is used to sense the moving distance of the goods in the propeller 10 , and it is installed on the shelf 2 of the shelf and corresponds to the rear end of the propeller 10 .

In this embodiment, the number of 20 distance sensor modules on each layer is the same as the number of 10 propellers on the layer and correspond to each other one by one. The distance sensor module 20 is mounted on the right rear end of the corresponding guide rail 14 .

Both sides of the bottom end of the housing 21 of the distance sensor module are provided with a second chute 24, and the rear side of the bottom end of the housing 21 is provided with a first stopper 25 and a second stopper 26, through the second chute 24 and the second stopper 26. The cooperation of the slide rail 16 and the first stop block 25 abutting against the rear end surface of the guide rail 16 , and the second stop block 26 abutting against the rear end surface of the shelf 2 to fix the housing 21 and the shelf 2 relative to each other. The front side of the housing 21 is provided with two perforations 27, each distance sensor module 20 includes two distance sensors 22, the two distance sensors 22 are arranged in the housing 21 at intervals up and down and protrude from the two perforations 27 respectively, the two distances The sensor 22 is facing the push block 11 of the propeller. According to needs, if the height of the goods 3 is relatively high, each distance sensor module 20 can be provided with three or four distance sensors of different distances, so as to enhance the sensing of the moving distance of the goods 3 and enhance the sensing sensitivity.

In this embodiment, the distance sensor 22 in the distance sensor module 20 is one or a combination of ultrasonic distance measuring sensors, infrared distance measuring sensors and laser distance measuring sensors. Preferably, the distance sensors in the same distance sensor module use the same distance sensor, such as laser distance measuring sensors.

The collection and processing module 30 is used to collect the sensing information of the distance sensor module 20 and compare the sensing information with a preset value to determine whether it is out of stock, and it is electrically connected to the distance sensor module 20 .

In this embodiment, the number of 30 acquisition and processing modules is the same as the number of 20 distance sensor modules and corresponds to each other. The collection and processing module 30 of each layer board 2 is welded on the wiring PCB board of the layer board. The acquisition processing module 30 adopts a processing chip.

The transmission module is used to send the judgment information to the server or the handheld terminal 40 , which is wirelessly connected to the collection and processing module 30 .

In this embodiment, the transmission module includes a wireless transceiver 60 and a wireless relay device 70, the acquisition processing module 30 sends the sensing information to the wireless transceiver 60, and the wireless transceiver 60 sends the sensing information to the wireless relay device 70, and the wireless relay The relay device 70 then sends the sensing information to the server or the handheld terminal 40 .

In this embodiment, the number of 60 wireless transceivers is the same as the number of 20 distance sensor modules and corresponds to each other. The wireless relay device 70 can receive signals from multiple wireless transceivers 60, and the wireless relay device 70 will receive multiple signals. The signal is sent to the corresponding server or handheld terminal 40 . In this embodiment, the wireless transceivers 60 are soldered on the main board of the processing chip.

The server or the handheld terminal 40 is used to generate or release prompt information according to the judgment information and to modify the corresponding relationship between the type of goods and the distance sensor module 20 . For example, at the beginning, cargo A corresponds to distance sensor module A, and when cargo A needs to correspond to distance sensor module B, it can be modified directly through the server or handheld terminal, which is simple, convenient and fast, and does not require manual recording, saving working time.

In this embodiment, a cloud server 80 is also included. The server 40 transmits the generated or canceled prompt information and the corresponding relationship between the cargo type and the distance sensor module to the cloud server 80. The cloud server 80 stores and analyzes these data. A server or handheld terminal 40 can monitor the on-site inventory of goods in a shopping mall or supermarket, while the cloud server 80 can analyze the inventory data of goods in multiple shopping malls or supermarkets, and can analyze popular commodities with big data to timely adjust and optimize inventory and store shelves in a timely manner. on stock.

The monitoring method of the goods inventory monitoring system is:

Step 10, the distance sensor module 20 senses the moving distance of the cargo 3 in the propeller 10 and generates a sensing signal;

Step 20, the acquisition processing module 30 collects the sensing signal of the distance sensor module 20 and compares the sensing signal with a preset value to determine whether it is out of stock, if the sensing signal value is less than the preset value, it is determined that it is not out of stock and executes the step 40; if the sensing signal value is greater than the preset value, it is judged as out of stock and step 30 is executed;

Step 30, the server or the handheld terminal 40 generates a prompt message to remind the staff to replenish the goods, and step 40 is performed after the replenishment is completed;

Step 40, the server or the handheld terminal 40 does not generate or cancel the prompt information.

Place different kinds of goods 3 in different propellers 10, and when the goods 3 are taken away, the propeller 10 will push forward the goods arranged behind, at this time, between the goods 3 arranged behind and the distance sensor 22 If the distance changes, the distance sensor 22 senses the distance, and the acquisition processing module 30 compares the sensing signal with the preset value to generate judgment information, and the server or handheld terminal 40 generates or cancels the prompt information according to the judgment information, and the staff Corresponding processing can be performed according to the prompt information. If a prompt message is generated, replenishment is required. After the replenishment is completed, the prompt message is released until the next prompt message is generated. The prompt information has information such as the type and location of the product. The staff can monitor the inventory status of the goods and plan the replenishment route when replenishment is required, efficiently manage the inventory changes of the on-site goods, and manually check the inventory. Compared with replenishment, the system has the advantages of high efficiency, low work intensity and timely feedback.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, so the scope of the present invention cannot be limited accordingly, that is, the equivalent changes and modifications made according to the patent scope of the present invention and the content of the specification should still be covered by the present invention within range.

Claims (10)

1. cargo stock's monitoring system, it is characterised in that：It includes：

For arrangement of goods and the propeller that can automatically push ahead cargo, it is mounted on the laminate of shelf；

For to the distance sensor module that goods movement distance is incuded in propeller, it be mounted on the laminate of shelf and Corresponding propeller；

It is to judge for acquiring the induction information of distance sensor module and being compared the induction information with default value The acquisition processing module of no shortage of goods, it is electrically connected distance sensor module；

For that will judge that information is sent to the transmission module of server or handheld terminal, it is wirelessly connected acquisition processing module；

For prompt information to be generated or released according to information is judged and pair of type of merchandize and distance sensor module can be modified The server or handheld terminal that should be related to, it is wirelessly connected transmission module.

2. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：Propeller number is set as multiple and and goods Species are corresponding, distance sensor module number and acquisition processing module number is identical as propeller number and one is a pair of It answers.

3. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 1, it is characterised in that：Propeller includes at least pushing block, front Plate and flexible connector, front apron are installed on laminate, and flexible connector one end is connected with front apron, the other end and pushing block phase Connection, cargo are placed between pushing block and front apron, and distance sensor module is located at the dead astern of pushing block.

4. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 3, it is characterised in that：Propeller further includes being mounted on laminate Guide rail, front apron is located at the front end of guide rail, and distance sensor module is mounted on the positive rear end of guide rail, and pushing block sliding installation is being led Rail.

5. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 2, it is characterised in that：It further include terminal box and wiring pcb board, Terminal box is mounted on laminate, and wiring pcb board is mounted in terminal box, and wiring pcb board is equipped with and distance sensor module number phase Same connector, connector stretch out terminal box and are electrically connected with distance sensor module, and acquisition processing module is welded on wiring pcb board.

6. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 5, it is characterised in that：Distance sensor module include shell and It is installed in shell and stretches out the range sensor of shell, shell sliding installation is in terminal box.

7. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, it is characterised in that：Distance-sensing Range sensor in device module is one in ultrasonic distance-measuring sensor, infrared distance measuring sensor and laser range sensor Kind or several combinations.

8. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, it is characterised in that：Transmission module Including wireless transceiver and wireless relay apparatus, induction information is sent to wireless transceiver, wireless receiving and dispatching by acquisition processing module Induction information is sent to wireless relay apparatus by device, and induction information is sent to server again or held eventually by wireless relay apparatus End.

9. cargo stock's monitoring system according to claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6, it is characterised in that：It further include cloud Server, server are transmitted by the prompt information for generating or releasing and by the corresponding relationship of type of merchandize and distance sensor module To Cloud Server, Cloud Server stores and analyzes those data.

10. the monitoring method of cargo stock's monitoring system described in any one of application claim 1 to 9, it is characterised in that：

Step 10, distance sensor module incudes goods movement distance in propeller and generates inductive signal；

Step 20, the inductive signal of acquisition processing module acquisition distance sensor module and by the inductive signal and default value into Row is relatively to judge whether shortage of goods, if inductive signal value is less than default value, is judged as not out of stock and executes step 40；If sense Induction signal value is greater than default value, then is judged as out of stock and executes step 30；

Step 30, server or handheld terminal generate prompt information to remind staff to supplement cargo, execute after the completion of replenishing Step 40；

Step 40, server or handheld terminal do not generate or release prompt information.