KR101493745B1 - Automatic distribution system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic logistics system for reducing goods, a service and logistics costs and, in particular, to an automatic logistics system which enables actual measurement of a product and production of a packing material according to the actual measurement by using a scanner provided to a customer (shipper). Also, the present invention relates to an automatic logistics system which allows an efficient load by providing a state of loading the produced packing material on a container for export or a freight vehicle for transportation by using a 3D image. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an automatic logistics system which is capable of integrating and providing, in real time, overall states throughout the logistics including input, output and export customs of the product in addition to packing and loading of the product. The automatic logistics system comprises: a scanner to scan an appearance of a product to be distributed; a logistics management server to input appearance information of the product scanned by using the scanner and to determine a packing design by using the inputted scan information; and a packing manufacturing device to manufacture a packing material to pack the product according to the packing design provided by the logistics management server.

Description

Automatic distribution system

The present invention relates to a logistics automation system for reducing goods, service and distribution costs, and more particularly, to a logistics automation system for realizing the actual measurement of a product using a scanner provided on a customer (shippers) .

In addition, the present invention relates to a logistics automation system that enables efficient loading by providing a packaging material produced in the above-described manner in a container for export or a freight car for transportation through 3D images.

In addition, the present invention relates to a logistics automation system that can integrate and provide real-time information on overall logistics including goods receipt, warehousing, and export customs clearance in addition to packaging and loading as described above.

Distribution refers to economic activities that create value by transporting goods at a reasonable cost, quickly and efficiently, in a timely manner to the desired place. It is used for packaging, transportation, unloading, storage, communication, etc. of materials and products .

In particular, as shown in FIG. 1, the export packing system according to the inter-country trade includes export packing order (P / O), export packing plan, product confirmation (actual measurement), packing list creation, packaging design, , Shipping mark attachment, container vanning lay out, vehicle list, and shipping / shipping.

For example, Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-0054185 discloses that a textile exporting and packaging company can directly access a web site for buyers who have requested a textile company or an order for a product, Provide a package management method.

However, conventionally, a customer (i.e., a shipper) must directly transport the cargo to a packaging factory, design the packaging material after measuring it at a packaging factory, or design a packaging material after the packaging factory staff visits the customer's factory .

Of course, it is possible to design the packaging material by receiving the product design drawing, but obtaining the drawing is practically very difficult in terms of protecting the technical power of the manufacturing company. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to design an optimized packaging material.

Conventionally, there is a problem that many trial and error occur in determining the method of selecting a packaging material optimized for loading a packaged article in an export container or a transportation freight vehicle and loading the packaged article.

In addition, conventionally, there has been a problem in that the reliability of the logistics flow can not be provided because the design of the packaging material, the manufacture of the packaging material, and the state in which the packaged article is correctly loaded can not be directly displayed through the 3D image.

Particularly, due to various problems as described above, it takes a lot of time to circulate goods, and inevitably increase in goods and services, and furthermore, it is a main factor that hinders the reduction of logistics costs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a logistics automation system capable of shortening the circulation time of an article, preventing an increase in goods and services, and reducing a distribution cost.

In particular, the present invention intends to provide a logistics automation system that enables actual measurement of an article using a scanner provided to a customer and production of a packaging material according to the actual measurement.

Also, the present invention provides a logistics automation system that enables efficient loading by providing a state of loading the packaging material produced in the above-described manner in an export container or a transportation freight vehicle through 3D images.

In addition, the present invention provides a logistics automation system that can integrate and provide real-time information on all aspects of logistics including goods receipt, warehousing, and export customs clearance in addition to packaging and loading as described above.

To this end, a logistics automation system according to the present invention includes a scanner for scanning the external shape of an article desired to be circulated, an external information receiving unit for receiving appearance information of the scanned article using the scanner, And a package manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a packaging material for packaging the article according to a package design provided by the distribution management server.

At this time, it is preferable that the goods management server receives a work instruction sheet from a customer who desires to distribute the goods, and the scanner is provided to the customer at the request of the goods management server, and is scanned by the customer.

In addition, the distribution management server includes a package designing section, and the package designing section preferably determines the design of the packaging material according to the size and shape of the article.

In addition, the logistics management server may further include a simulation engine, wherein the simulation engine provides a 3D image on the simulation screen in which the packaging material designed by the packaging material designing unit is mounted on the transportation means.

In addition, the logistics management server may further include a load information storage unit storing information on a plurality of types of container boxes, wherein the simulation engine includes a packing agent designed by the packing material designing unit, It is desirable to provide the 3D image loaded in the box.

In addition, it is preferable that the goods distribution management server further includes a distribution general unit for collectively displaying the goods receipt, goods issue and export customs clearance on the screen.

According to the present invention as described above, the product is actually measured using a scanner provided on the customer side, and the design drawing of the packaging material is calculated by receiving the actually measured information. Thus, it enables the production of optimized packaging materials, and saves time, goods and manpower.

 Further, the present invention simulates the state of loading the produced packaging material in a container for export or a freight vehicle for transportation, and provides the 3D image. Thus, the packaged article can be loaded in the most efficient and stable manner.

In addition, the present invention makes it possible to integrate and provide real-time information on the entire logistics including goods receipt, warehousing, and export customs clearance in addition to packaging and loading as described above, thereby providing customers with trust.

In addition, the present invention can reduce distribution time of goods, reduce goods and services, and reduce distribution costs by various effects as described above.

1 is a flow chart showing a general logistics flow sequence.
2 is an application state diagram illustrating a logistics automation system according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a state diagram illustrating a product scanning state of the logistics automation system according to the present invention.
4 is a block diagram of a logistics management server of a logistics automation system according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a logistics automation system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

However, in the following description, the product is packaged and exported to overseas, for example, but it will be obvious that the present invention is applied to domestic logistics in addition to export.

2 and 3, a logistics automation system according to the present invention includes a scanner S for measuring an article to be exported, a logistics management server 100 for performing logistics automation, And a package manufacturing apparatus (not shown) for manufacturing a packaging material. The packaging manufacturing apparatus is usually installed in a packaging material manufacturing plant (30).

2, the logistics management server 100 instructs the customer to rent the scanner S when the customer 10 requests transportation of the goods through the work instruction sheet or the like, do. The scanner S is stored in the packaging material manufacturing factory 30 as an example, but can be stored in other places as long as the scanner S can be managed.

Next, the scanner S is delivered to the customer side (3) according to the rental instruction. The delivery location of the scanner (S) can be confirmed by referring to the work instruction sheet. More specifically, the scanner (S) is delivered to the export warehouse where the exported goods are stored. The export warehouse is usually an article manufacturing factory (20).

Next, the manager on the side of the customer 10 or the engineer on the lender side scans the article using the scanner S to acquire information about the size and shape of the article. The acquired information is transmitted (4) to the logistics management server 100 through the wired / wireless data communication network.

Next, the goods management server 100 determines the package design by reading the size and shape information of the transferred article. In other words, a packing material design drawing is created based on the read information. At this time, referring to the weight of the article described in the work instruction sheet, the material of the packaging material can also be determined and reflected in the manufacture of the packaging material.

Next, when the design of the packaging material is determined, the packaging material design drawing is transmitted to the packaging material manufacturing factory 30 to instruct the production (⑤). However, the design of the packaging material can be determined through a working computer provided in the packaging material manufacturing factory 30. [ To this end, the scan information may be delivered to the packaging material manufacturing plant 30 via the logistics management server 100 or directly to the packaging material manufacturing plant 30. [

Next, the packaging material manufacturing factory 30 uses the completed packaging material design (packaging material design drawing) to produce a packaging material of size, shape, and material optimized for the article (⑥). Packaging materials are manufactured through the steps of raw material input, raw material cutting, dimensional inspection and assembly.

The packaging material is manufactured by a packaging material manufacturing apparatus, and various types are used depending on the material (paper, wood, plastic, steel, etc.) of the packaging material. For example, when the packaging material is a paper box type, a pattern for making a box is drawn through origami. In the case of steel, the horizontal and vertical frames are cut and joined.

Next, after the packaging material design has been determined, or after the packaging material has been manufactured by the packaging material manufacturing apparatus, a simulation for loading the packaged article is performed (7), and the result is provided to the logistics manager or the customer 10.

Through simulations, we can find the optimal loading method by implementing various methods for the direction of packing (ie, packaged goods) and the number of stacked layers, and provide confidence that they are loaded safely to customers.

Such simulations include loading in containers, as well as loading in other transport vehicles, which in turn provide 3D results reflecting the size, shape and weight of the article.

Next, the shipping process (⑧) is carried out through shipping companies (40) and various logistics related organizations, and the shipping mark is displayed on the packaging materials. If necessary, it can provide the customer with the status of progress in real time and check it (⑨).

As described above, the present invention realizes the product by using the scanner (S) provided on the customer side, quickly receives the actually measured information, and calculates the design drawing of the packaging material. Therefore, it is possible to calculate the price of the packaging material, to make the optimized packaging material, and to save manpower and time.

Further, the present invention simulates the state of loading the produced packaging material in a container for export or a freight vehicle for transportation, and provides the 3D image. Therefore, it is possible to establish the most efficient and safe loading plan for packaged goods.

In addition, the present invention makes it possible to integrate and provide real-time information on the entire logistics including goods receipt, warehousing, and export customs clearance in addition to packaging and loading as described above, thereby providing customers with trust.

In addition, the present invention can reduce distribution time of goods, reduce goods and services, and reduce distribution costs by various effects as described above.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, the scanner S scans the contour of an article desired to be circulated. The scanner S scans the article to obtain size and shape information, and provides dimensions necessary for manufacturing the packaging material.

As long as the scanner S can measure and provide dimensions necessary for manufacturing the packaging material, any of the scanner S can be used irrespective of the name or the method of the apparatus. In particular, either a 2D scanner or a 3D scanner can be used, and when a 2D scanner is used, the front and side of the article are respectively scanned.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), in the case of the 3D scanner S, the article O may be scanned only once in one direction. The shape and size of the article are measured by scanning the front end P_F, the rear end P_B, the upper end P_T and the side end P_S with a laser L.

As the 3D scanner S, various known ones can be used. For example, 3D scanners such as those disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 2010-0132356 and Korean Laid-open Patent Application No. 2013-0027553 can be used.

However, since the scanner S is provided (e.g., rented) to the customer who stores the article, it is preferable that the scanner S is small in size and light in weight for the mobility. This allows the customer to scan directly or in a location where the scanner operation engineer is located.

That is, in the past, the customer had to bring the goods to the packaging material manufacturing factory 30, whereas the present invention takes the scanner to the place where the goods are located and scans them. In the packaging material manufacturing factory 30, The packaging material is manufactured using the 3D screen.

Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), it is possible to manufacture the packaging material by using the dimensions of the article obtained by using the scanner S, thereby manufacturing the optimum packaging material, shortening the time for producing the packaging material, Provide sex. In addition, the overall logistics cost is reduced.

Next, the goods management server 100 receives the external shape information of the scanned item using the scanner S, and determines the package design using the input scan information. In addition, it performs various functions such as receiving a work instruction sheet from a customer wishing to distribute the article, or requesting the scanner S to be provided to the customer.

The logistics management server 100 includes a customer information storage unit 110, a scanner management unit 120, a scan information storage unit 131, a packaging material design unit 130, a packaging material information storage unit 140, a simulation engine 150, A loading information storage unit 151, a distribution general unit 160, a communication interface 170, and a CPU 180. [

At this time, the customer information storage unit 110 stores customer-side information delegated to the circulation of goods. The customer's information includes the type, weight and storage location of the item, phone number, company name, shipping location and date of shipment. This information is provided, for example, through a work order prepared by the customer.

The scanner management unit 120 manages the status of the scanner S and manages various information including a rental company, a rental date, a return date, a scanner being stored, and whether or not a scanner is being repaired. Accordingly, when the work instruction sheet arrives from the customer, the change status is recorded in the scanner management unit 120, and then the scanner S is delivered.

The scan information storage unit 131 stores scan information of an article, and stores data scanned in size and shape for each article. The scan information recorded in the scan information storage unit 131 is provided to the package designing unit 130.

The packaging material designing unit 130 determines the design of the packaging material using the scan information (i.e., size and shape of the article) provided in the scan information storage unit 131. [ That is, the shape of the packaging material and the dimensions of the horizontal / vertical / height are calculated. Preferably, the material of the packaging material is determined according to the weight of the article.

Thus, the design of the packaging material determined by the packaging material designing unit 130 is provided to a packaging material manufacturing apparatus (not shown) to produce the packaging material. At this time, it is preferable that the packaging material design drawing is provided through a large-sized display device provided in the packaging material manufacturing factory 30. [

The packaging material information storage unit 140 provides information on the packaging material. Since the material of the packaging material needs to be changed according to the weight or type of the article, various materials such as paper, wood, steel or plastic are provided, and the characteristics such as strength are also provided.

Accordingly, various pieces of information related to the packaging material are stored in the packaging material information storage unit 140 and provided to the packaging material design unit 130, so that the packaging material design optimized for the article can be calculated.

The simulation engine 150 performs a simulation for loading the packaged goods and provides the result to the person in charge of logistics or the customer (shippers) to provide the situation of loading the container or the transportation vehicle to the 3D virtual reality.

For example, simulation can be used to find out the optimal loading method by implementing various methods for the packing plan such as the direction of loading of the packing material (ie, the packed article) and the number of the loading sheets, and it provides the trust that it is loaded safely to the customer.

In particular, there are various types of containers, including dry containers, freezing containers, open top containers and flat rack containers, and their sizes and capacities are also very varied.

Further, in the case of a transportation vehicle for transporting goods, since there are various kinds of transportation vehicles having different maximum load capacity, total length, width and height of the cargo space, and so on, a plan to load them can also be established.

The loading information storage unit 151 stores information on the container and the transportation vehicle as described above, and provides the information to the simulation engine 150. Accordingly, a 3D image in a state in which the packaging material designed by the packaging material designing unit 130 is loaded in a container box of a type stored in the loading information storage unit 151 is provided.

The distribution general manager 160 collectively displays the goods receipt, goods issue, and export customs clearance on the screen. In addition, additional information necessary for logistics, such as output of a shipping mark required for the packaging material and creation of a car number and a list, are also processed.

Meanwhile, the communication interface 170, which is not described above, transmits / receives data to / from other terminals including the scanner S, and the CPU 180 takes charge of the overall processes of the above-described configurations.

The specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It is to be understood, however, that the scope and spirit of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. If you have, you will understand.

Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are provided so that those skilled in the art can fully understand the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, The invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

10: Customer 20: Luggage storage (factory)
30: Packing material manufacturing plant 40: Shipping company
100: Logistics management server 110: Customer information storage unit
120: scanner managing unit 130: packaging material designing unit
131: Scan information storage unit 140: Packing material information storage unit
150: simulation engine 151:
160: Distribution general department 170: Communication interface
180: CPU S: Scanner
O: Goods (exports) L: Laser

Claims (6)

A scanner (S) for scanning an outer shape of the article desired to be distributed;
A logistics management server (100) for receiving external information of a scanned item using the scanner (S) and determining a package design using the input scan information; And
And a package manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a packaging material for packaging the article according to a packaging design provided by the goods management server 100,
The goods management server 100 receives a work instruction sheet from a customer wishing to distribute the goods and the scanner S is provided to the customer at the request of the goods management server 100 to store the goods The customer is scanned,
The distribution management server 100 includes a package designing unit 130. The package designing unit 130 determines the design of the package according to the size and shape of the product,
The simulation apparatus 100 further includes a simulation engine 150. The simulation engine 150 may be configured to calculate the direction and the number of stacked packages of the packaging material designed by the packaging material designing unit 130, A 3D image is provided on the simulation screen,
The simulation engine 150 may further include a packing information storage unit 151 that stores information on a plurality of types of container boxes stored in the packing material designing unit 130, Is loaded on the container box of the type stored in the loading information storage unit 151 on the simulation screen by the 3D image,
Wherein the logistics management server (100) further comprises a logistics overall unit (160) for collectively displaying the simulation screen, goods receipt, goods issue and export customs clearance on the screen. delete delete delete delete delete

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