US-12619842-B1 - RFID finished footwear quality management system and method

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Abstract

An RFID finished footwear quality management system includes a footwear needle detector module, configured to identify RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes, and perform metal detection to obtain a detection result and a detection time; a small package verification module, configured to read RFID tag information of a pair of shoes, tongue tag information, and inner shoe box barcode information, and bind the RFID tag information of the pair of shoes, the tongue tag information, and the inner shoe box barcode information; and a packaging box needle detector module, configured to scan an outer box code to record packaging box label information, read RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes within a packaging box.

Inventors

Fang Li
Linlin LU
Jun Liu

Assignees

SHANGHAI EASEMENT ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20251010
Priority Date: 20250708

Claims (10)

1 . A radio frequency identification (RFID) finished footwear quality management system, comprising: a footwear needle detector module, configured to identify RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes, and perform metal detection to obtain a detection result and a detection time; a small package verification module, configured to read RFID tag information of a pair of shoes, tongue tag information, and inner shoe box barcode information, and bind the RFID tag information of the pair of shoes, the tongue tag information, and the inner shoe box barcode information; and a packaging box needle detector module, configured to scan an outer box code to record packaging box label information, read RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes within a packaging box, determine whether the RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes within the packaging box is consistent with the RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes identified by the footwear needle detector module, perform metal detection to obtain a detection result and a detection time, and allow a qualified product to flow into an outbound line.
2 . The RFID finished footwear quality management system according to claim 1 , wherein the footwear needle detector module comprises a first metal detection unit and a first metal detection terminal unit; the first metal detection unit is configured to perform metal detection on each shoe or each pair of shoes, and transmit a signal indicating detected metal and related data to a central processing unit if a metal impurity is detected, or transmit a signal indicating no metal if no metal is detected; and the first metal detection terminal unit comprises: a first RFID read-write unit, configured to read a unique identification code of an RFID tag of each shoe or each pair of shoes and transmit the identification code information to a first central processing unit; the first central processing unit, configured to perform comprehensive analysis after receiving information from the first metal detection unit and the first RFID read-write unit, and configured to store and manage timing correction records of a footwear needle detector or a packaging box needle detector and generate a detection report; a first communication conversion unit, configured to implement data transmission and communication connection between the first metal detection unit and the first central processing unit; and a first detection and recognition correction unit, configured to correct a detection channel number in the first metal detection unit before operation.
3 . The RFID finished footwear quality management system according to claim 2 , wherein the first metal detection unit comprises a first conveyor apparatus and a first detection apparatus; the first conveyor apparatus comprises a first conveyor belt and a first frame, the first detection apparatus is mounted across mounting plates on two sides of the first frame, the first conveyor belt passes through the first detection apparatus, detection assemblies are arranged in parallel on the first detection apparatus, the detection assembly comprises a first channel detection indicator light and a first magnetic steel coil, a first metal detection terminal unit is disposed on a side surface of the first detection apparatus, and a first alarm light and a first buzzer are mounted on an upper end surface of the first detection apparatus; and the first RFID read-write unit comprises a first RFID reader-writer and a first RFID reader-writer fixing bracket, the first RFID reader-writer is mounted on the first RFID reader-writer fixing bracket, and the first RFID reader-writer fixing bracket is fixed on the first frame below the first conveyor belt.
4 . The RFID finished footwear quality management system according to claim 1 , wherein the packaging box needle detector module comprises a second metal detection unit and a second metal detection terminal unit; the second metal detection unit is configured to perform metal detection on each shoe or each pair of shoes, and transmit a signal indicating detected metal and related data to a second central processing unit if a metal impurity is detected, or transmit a signal indicating no metal if no metal is detected; and the second metal detection terminal unit comprises: a second RFID read-write unit, configured to read a unique identification code of an RFID tag of each shoe or each pair of shoes, scan the outer box code to record the packaging box label information, and transmit the identification code and the packaging box label information to the second central processing unit; the second central processing unit, configured to perform comprehensive analysis after receiving information from the second metal detection unit and the second RFID read-write unit, and configured to store and manage timing correction records of a footwear needle detector or a packaging box needle detector and generate a detection report; a second communication conversion unit, configured to implement data transmission and communication connection between the second metal detection unit and the second central processing unit; and a second detection and recognition correction unit, configured to correct a detection channel number in the second metal detection unit before operation.
5 . The RFID finished footwear quality management system according to claim 4 , wherein the second metal detection unit comprises a second conveyor apparatus and a second detection apparatus; the second conveyor apparatus comprises a second conveyor belt and a second frame, the second detection apparatus is mounted across mounting plates on two sides of the second frame, the second conveyor belt passes through the second detection apparatus, detection assemblies are arranged in parallel on the second detection apparatus, the detection assembly comprises a second channel detection indicator light and a second magnetic steel coil, a second metal detection terminal unit is disposed on one side surface of the second detection apparatus, and a second alarm light and a second buzzer are mounted on an upper end surface of the second detection apparatus; and the second RFID read-write unit comprises a second RFID reader-writer, a second RFID reader-writer fixing bracket, and a barcode scanner, the second RFID reader-writer is mounted on the second RFID reader-writer fixing bracket, and the second RFID reader-writer fixing bracket is fixed on the second frame below the second conveyor belt.
6 . An RFID finished footwear quality management method, comprising: step S1: conveying finished footwear to a footwear needle detector, reading, by a first RFID reader-writer, a unique identification code of an RFID tag inside the finished footwear, and performing metal detection on the finished footwear; step S2: comprehensively analyzing a signal indicating detected metal and related data with the identification code to obtain a detection result for each pair of finished footwear, and storing and recording the detection result and the RFID tag identification code; step S3: binding an RFID, a tongue tag, and an inner box of the finished footwear; step S4: conveying finished footwear in a packaging box to a packaging box needle detector, scanning, by a barcode scanner, outer box barcode information, reading, by a second RFID reader-writer, a unique identification code of an RFID tag inside the finished footwear, and performing metal detection on the finished footwear; step S5: determining whether RFID tag information of the finished footwear in the packaging box is consistent with RFID tag information of the finished footwear identified in step S1; and step S6: if the pieces of the RFID tag information are consistent, performing metal detection to obtain a detection result and a detection time, if no metal is detected, marking the finished footwear as qualified, and allowing the qualified product to flow into an outbound line.
7 . The RFID finished footwear quality management method according to claim 6 , wherein in step S1, if metal is detected in the finished footwear, the RFID tag identification code corresponding to the finished footwear is marked as unqualified, and related detection information is recorded; or if no metal is detected, the RFID tag identification code is marked as qualified.
8 . The RFID finished footwear quality management method according to claim 6 , wherein in step S1, a first central processing unit sends a heartbeat command packet to a first communication conversion unit via a serial port; in absence of a correction function, a start-stop button of the footwear needle detector is pressed, and a start-stop signal is transmitted to the first communication conversion unit; the first communication conversion unit emits a 500-ms pulse signal to the needle detector, thereby starting the footwear needle detector; the footwear needle detector outputs a forward rotation signal to a motor via the first communication conversion unit, the motor achieves forward rotation, and while the motor rotates forward, the needle detector outputs a green light signal, and the first communication conversion unit outputs a green alarm light drive signal, causing a first alarm light to display a green light emitting diode (LED) light; and when the footwear needle detector detects a magnetic metal foreign object, the footwear needle detector outputs a reverse rotation signal to the motor via the first communication conversion unit, the motor achieves reverse rotation, and while the motor rotates in reverse, the footwear needle detector outputs a red alarm signal and a buzzer signal, and the first communication conversion unit outputs a red alarm light drive signal and a buzzer drive signal, causing the first alarm light to display a red LED light and the buzzer to sound an alert indicating detection of a foreign object.
9 . The RFID finished footwear quality management method according to claim 6 , wherein in step S2, for a qualified product, a first RFID reader-writer writes a qualified identifier, and for an unqualified product, the first RFID reader-writer writes an unqualified identifier and detailed detection information.
10 . The RFID finished footwear quality management method according to claim 6 , wherein in step S6, a second central processing unit sends a heartbeat command packet to a second communication conversion unit via a serial port; in absence of a correction function, a start-stop button of the footwear needle detector is pressed, and a start-stop signal is transmitted to the second communication conversion unit; the second communication conversion unit emits a 500-ms pulse signal to the needle detector, thereby starting the footwear needle detector; the footwear needle detector outputs a forward rotation signal to a motor via the second communication conversion unit, the motor achieves forward rotation, and while the motor rotates forward, the needle detector outputs a green light signal, and the second communication conversion unit outputs a green alarm light drive signal, causing a second alarm light to display a green LED light; and when the footwear needle detector detects a magnetic metal foreign object, the footwear needle detector outputs a reverse rotation signal to the motor via the second communication conversion unit, the motor achieves reverse rotation, and while the motor rotates in reverse, the footwear needle detector outputs a red alarm signal and a buzzer signal, and the second communication conversion unit outputs a red alarm light drive signal and a buzzer drive signal, causing the second alarm light to display a red LED light and the buzzer to sound an alert indicating detection of a foreign object.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510935373.6, filed on Jul. 8, 2025, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD The present application pertains to the field of intelligent manufacturing and quality inspection technology, and specifically relates to an RFID finished footwear quality management system and method. BACKGROUND During the footwear production process, metal impurities such as broken needles or metal debris may remain in finished footwear. These metal impurities not only affect the quality and service life of the footwear but may also cause harm to consumers during wear. Conventional metal detection instruments, although capable of detecting metal, cannot accurately identify the specific footwear containing the detected metal, which is not conducive to subsequent sorting and processing and fails to meet the high-efficiency and high-precision production demands of modern shoe factories. With the widespread application of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in the industrial sector, combining it with metal detection has become a new approach to addressing the above issues. Therefore, an RFID finished footwear quality management system and method are provided. SUMMARY To address the above issues in the prior art, the present application provides an RFID finished footwear quality management system and method, where RFID technology is combined with metal detection technology to achieve rapid and accurate metal detection of finished footwear, precise positioning of finished footwear containing metal impurities, improved detection efficiency and accuracy, and reduced labor costs. To achieve the above objectives, the present application provides the following technical solutions. A first aspect of the present application provides the RFID finished footwear quality management system, including: a footwear needle detector module, configured to identify RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes, and perform metal detection to obtain a detection result and a detection time;a small package verification module, configured to read RFID tag information of a pair of shoes, tongue tag information, and inner shoe box barcode information, and bind the RFID tag information of the pair of shoes, the tongue tag information, and the inner shoe box barcode information; anda packaging box needle detector module, configured to scan an outer box code to record packaging box label information, read RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes within a packaging box, determine whether the RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes within the packaging box is consistent with the RFID tag information of each shoe or each pair of shoes identified by the footwear needle detector module, perform metal detection to obtain a detection result and a detection time, and allow a qualified product to flow into an outbound line. Preferably, the footwear needle detector module includes a first metal detection unit and a first metal detection terminal unit, where the first metal detection unit is configured to perform metal detection on each shoe or each pair of shoes; and transmit a signal indicating detected metal and related data to a central processing unit if a metal impurity is detected, or transmit a signal indicating no metal if no metal is detected; and the first metal detection terminal unit includes:a first RFID read-write unit, configured to read a unique identification code of an RFID tag of each shoe or each pair of shoes and transmit the identification code information to a first central processing unit;the first central processing unit, configured to perform comprehensive analysis after receiving information from the first metal detection unit and the first RFID read-write unit, and also configured to store and manage timing correction records of a footwear needle detector or a packaging box needle detector and generate a detection report;a first communication conversion unit, configured to implement data transmission and communication connection between the first metal detection unit and the first central processing unit; anda first detection and recognition correction unit, configured to correct a detection channel number in the first metal detection unit before operation. Preferably, the first metal detection unit includes a first conveyor apparatus and a first detection apparatus, where the first conveyor apparatus consists of a first conveyor belt and a first frame, the first detection apparatus is mounted across mounting plates on two sides of the first frame, the first conveyor belt passes through the first detection apparatus, detection assemblies are arranged in parallel on the first detection apparatus, the detection assembly consists of a first channel detection indicator light and a first magnetic steel coil, a first metal detection terminal