CN113396116A - Low-temperature logistics system - Google Patents

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CN113396116A
CN113396116A CN201980090756.0A CN201980090756A CN113396116A CN 113396116 A CN113396116 A CN 113396116A CN 201980090756 A CN201980090756 A CN 201980090756A CN 113396116 A CN113396116 A CN 113396116A
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The low-temperature logistics system of the invention comprises: an order management device that orders goods requiring temperature management at low temperatures; a production management device that decides the amount of goods produced based on the order information received from the order management device; and a refrigeration container having an outer shell formed of a heat-insulating box body and a refrigeration device built therein, the refrigeration container being capable of being loaded and unloaded onto and from a transportation vehicle, the refrigeration container containing a produced cargo and being loaded and distributed on the transportation vehicle, and during transportation by the transportation vehicle, electric power being supplied to the refrigeration container from a power supply provided in the transportation vehicle.

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Low-temperature logistics system
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a cryogenic logistics system using refrigerated containers.
Background
Conventionally, a processed food or other goods requiring temperature management at a low temperature (hereinafter, referred to as a low-temperature goods) reaches a customer's hand via a processing plant, a low-temperature warehouse, a store, or the like. In addition, a transport vehicle such as a truck having a freezer is used for transporting low-temperature cargoes (see, for example, patent document 1). When the low-temperature cargo is moved by the transportation vehicle at each point of the distribution route, the low-temperature cargo is transferred by a forklift or the like.
Patent document 1: japanese laid-open patent publication No. 10-103794
Conventionally, when transferring low-temperature loads by a forklift or the like, the low-temperature loads are exposed to a normal temperature. Therefore, there is a problem that a cooling loss due to a temperature rise of the low-temperature cargo occurs.
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a low-temperature distribution system using a refrigeration container capable of suppressing a cooling loss.
The low-temperature logistics system according to the present invention comprises: an order management device that orders goods requiring temperature management at low temperatures; a production management device that determines an amount of the goods to be produced based on the order information received from the order management device; and a refrigeration container having an outer shell formed of a heat-insulating box body and incorporating a refrigeration device, the refrigeration container being capable of being loaded and unloaded onto and from a transport vehicle, the refrigeration container being loaded with the produced cargo and being distributed by being loaded onto the transport vehicle, and during transport by the transport vehicle, electric power being supplied to the refrigeration container from a power supply provided in the transport vehicle.
According to the low-temperature logistics system of the present invention, since the refrigerated container is used for transporting the cargo requiring temperature management at low temperature and the refrigerated container is loaded on the transportation vehicle for distribution, the transfer of the cargo may not be performed when the cargo is distributed to the destination. Further, since electric power is supplied from the transportation vehicle while the refrigeration container is being transported by the transportation vehicle, the interior of the refrigeration container can be cooled during transportation by the transportation vehicle. As a result, the cargo can be delivered to the destination without being exposed to the normal temperature, and therefore, the cooling loss due to the temperature rise of the low-temperature cargo can be suppressed.
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Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a cryogenic distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a refrigeration container used in the cryogenic distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram of a cryogenic stream system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. In the following drawings, the relationship in size of each component may be different from the actual one.
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Fig. 1 is a block diagram of a cryogenic distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a refrigeration container 10 used in the cryogenic distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram of a cryogenic stream system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in fig. 1 to 3, the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment includes a refrigerated container 10, an order management device 21, a distribution management device 22, a production management device 23, and a server 24. The low-temperature distribution system may be in an environment where the refrigerated container 10 cannot receive electric power, and is preferably provided with the power generation device 7.
As shown in fig. 2 and 3, the refrigeration container 10 is configured such that: the outer casing is constituted by a heat insulating box, and a freezing (or refrigerating) device 11 is built in, and has a cold insulation function. The refrigeration container 10 is capable of being loaded and unloaded onto and from the transportation vehicle 5, and is loaded and unloaded by using a forklift 4 or the like when being delivered to a destination by the transportation vehicle 5. Here, the transportation vehicle 5 is a vehicle, a train, or the like.
The refrigeration container 10 is provided with a battery 12 used as a backup power supply (UPS). The refrigeration container 10 includes a communication unit 13 that communicates with a tablet PC, a dedicated remote controller, and the like, and can set the internal temperature using the tablet PC, the dedicated remote controller, and the like. The communication unit 13 is realized by a communication circuit that performs communication in accordance with a communication standard such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), for example. The refrigeration container 10 may further include an operation unit (not shown) capable of setting the internal temperature.
The refrigeration container 10 has a GPS function and a position information device 14 that transmits current position information to the logistics management device 22. The refrigeration container 10 further includes a temperature detection unit 15, and the temperature detection unit 15 is constituted by a thermistor or the like and detects the temperature inside the container.
The refrigeration container 10 is provided with a fastening device 16 for fixing to the transportation vehicle 5 in order to prevent the container from falling during transportation. Further, there is no limitation on the shape of the fastening device 16. In addition, the refrigeration container 10 can be stacked in multiple layers because the bottom surface has the same shape or planar shape.
The power generator 7 is a natural energy source such as a solar panel, and supplies electric power to the freezing container 10.
The refrigerated container 10, the order management apparatus 21, the logistics management apparatus 22, the production management apparatus 23, and the server 24 can communicate with each other through the internet line 30.
The order management device 21 is a terminal such as a tablet PC or a PC, is disposed in each store 2 such as a supermarket or a convenience store, and manages the ordering state of low-temperature goods such as processed foods in the store 2. The production management device 23 is a terminal such as a tablet PC or a PC, and is disposed in the processing plant 1 such as a frozen food factory to manage the production status of low-temperature goods produced in the processing plant 1. The physical distribution management device 22 is a terminal such as a tablet PC or a PC, is disposed in a carrier (not shown), and manages the distribution status of low-temperature goods shipped from the processing plant 1 to each store 2. The physical distribution management device 22 has a function of controlling the refrigeration apparatus 11 to set the internal temperature of the refrigeration container 10.
The server 24 includes the order history of each store 2, information on past sales and shipment results of each store 2, traffic conditions in past distribution routes, weather information acquired from the internet line 30, and the like. The server 24 is disposed in a storage room, for example, but the location is not limited thereto. The server 24 has temperature information and position information of each of the refrigeration containers 10, and also has stock information during distribution. The information of the server 24 is accessible from the order management apparatus 21, the physical distribution management apparatus 22, and the production management apparatus 23, and is shared by these apparatuses. Therefore, unnecessary production and distribution can be suppressed.
Next, the circulation of the low-temperature cargo in the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 1.
In each store 2, the order management device 21 orders a low-temperature good to the production management device 23. In the processing plant 1, a required amount of low-temperature goods is produced based on the receipt amount received from each store 2 by the production management apparatus 23. The low-temperature goods produced by the processing plant 1 are loaded into the refrigerated container 10 in a required amount while maintaining a low-temperature state based on the information on the ordered amount received by the production management device 23. After that, the refrigerated container 10 containing the low-temperature cargo is loaded on the transportation vehicle 5. Here, the transportation vehicle 5 is provided with a power supply for supplying electric power to the refrigeration container 10, and since electric power is supplied from the power supply of the transportation vehicle 5 to the refrigeration container 10, the inside of the refrigeration container 10 is cooled to a predetermined temperature. After that, the refrigerated containers 10 are distributed to the stores 2 that ordered low-temperature goods.
In the store 2, the reception, that is, the delivery of the low-temperature cargo is performed based on the information of the physical distribution management apparatus 22. However, if it is difficult to receive the frozen container from the store 2, the frozen container 10 is temporarily placed in the temporary storage 3 provided near the store 2. At this time, electric power is supplied to the refrigeration container 10 from the power generation device 7 provided in the temporary storage 3, and the interior of the container is cooled to a predetermined temperature, so that the refrigeration container 10 itself functions as a low-temperature warehouse. When the store 2 can receive the frozen containers 10, the frozen containers 10 placed in the temporary storage 3 are delivered from the temporary storage 3 to the store 2.
The production management device 23 may be configured to include AI (artificial intelligence). In this case, the AI transmits appropriate information to the store 2 and the like based on information on past sales and shipment results including other stores possessed by the server 24, traffic conditions on past distribution routes, weather information acquired from the internet line 30, and the like.
For example, the AI transmits information such as "a certain product is sold in the other store" or "a certain product is sold at that time" to the store 2 based on information including past sales and shipment actual results of the other store and weather information. This can increase the number of orders received from the store 2.
Further, for example, the AI outputs information such as "a certain product is sold at that time, and therefore, it is preferable to prepare a lot of materials" based on information related to past sales and shipment results including other stores and weather information which the server 24 has. This enables preparation of a necessary stock in the processing plant 1. That is, the AI may predict the order amount of the low-temperature goods based on past sales/shipment results, weather conditions, and the like.
Further, for example, the AI determines an optimum delivery route based on information on traffic conditions in the past delivery route which the server 24 has, and transmits the determined delivery route to the transportation vehicle 5. Thus, the transport vehicle 5 can distribute the low-temperature cargo through the optimal distribution route based on the past traffic conditions, improve the distribution efficiency from the processing plant 1 to the destination, and reduce the distribution loss.
As described above, the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment includes: an order management device 21 that orders goods requiring temperature management at low temperature; and a production management device 23 that determines the amount of the produced goods based on the order information received from the order management device 21. Further, a refrigeration container 10 is provided, the outer shell of which is constituted by a heat insulating box body and in which a refrigeration device 11 is incorporated, and the refrigeration container 10 is attachable to and detachable from the transportation vehicle 5. The refrigerated container 10 is loaded with the produced goods, and is loaded on the transportation vehicle 5 and distributed. During transportation by the transportation vehicle 5, electric power is supplied to the refrigeration container 10 from a power supply provided in the transportation vehicle 5.
According to the low-temperature logistics system of the present embodiment, since the refrigeration container 10 is used for transportation of a cargo requiring temperature management at a low temperature and the refrigeration container 10 is loaded on the transportation vehicle 5 and delivered, it is not necessary to transfer the cargo when delivering the cargo to a destination. Further, since the refrigeration container 10 is supplied with electric power from the power supply of the transportation vehicle 5 while being transported by the transportation vehicle 5, the interior of the container can be cooled during transportation by the transportation vehicle 5. As a result, the cargo can be delivered to the destination without exposing the cargo to normal temperature, and therefore, the cooling loss due to the temperature rise of the low-temperature cargo can be suppressed. Further, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of quality due to dew condensation caused by the temperature difference between the low-temperature cargo and the outside air temperature, and the disposal due to expansion of the package or melting of the cargo. Further, since the number of the transfer work of the goods can be reduced, energy saving, reduction in man-hours, and labor saving can be achieved.
In the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment, the refrigeration container 10 includes a backup power supply. According to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, since the refrigeration container 10 is provided with the backup power supply, even when power cannot be supplied to the refrigeration container 10 temporarily due to a power failure or the like, the internal temperature can be maintained at a predetermined temperature.
In the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment, the refrigeration containers 10 are delivered to the ordering party or the temporary storage 3 of the cargo, and when it is difficult for the ordering party to receive the cargo, the refrigeration containers are placed in the temporary storage 3. According to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, even if it is difficult for the ordering party to receive the goods, the distribution loss can be reduced by disposing the refrigeration container 10 at the temporary storage 3 provided near the ordering party.
In addition, the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment includes the power generation device 7 that generates power from natural energy, and power is supplied from the power generation device 7 to the freezer container 10 while the freezer container 10 is disposed in the temporary storage 3.
According to the low-temperature logistics system of the present embodiment, since electric power is supplied from the power generation device 7 to the freezer container 10 while the freezer container 10 is disposed in the temporary storage 3, the goods can be stored while being maintained at a predetermined temperature without providing a freezer warehouse. In addition, since the freezing warehouse requires a large facility, it is often built in the suburb and is far from the store 2 in the city center. However, according to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, since only an empty space is required, the goods can be stored while being maintained at a predetermined temperature in the vicinity of the store 2, and the distribution loss can be reduced. Further, since large-scale facilities such as a freezer warehouse are not required, the cost of facility investment can be reduced.
The low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment includes the distribution management device 22 that manages the distribution status of the shipped goods, and the refrigeration container 10 includes the position information device 14 that transmits the current position information to the distribution management device 22. According to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, since the distribution management device 22 is provided and the current location information is received from the location information device 14 of the refrigeration container 10, the distribution efficiency from the processing plant 1 to the destination can be improved.
In the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment, the refrigeration container 10 includes the communication unit 13 that communicates with the distribution management device 22. The physical distribution management device 22 has a function of setting the internal temperature of the refrigeration container 10. According to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, the internal temperature of the refrigerated container 10 can be set remotely from the distribution management device 22. Therefore, while the refrigeration container 10 is disposed in the temporary storage 3, it is possible to suppress a change in the setting of the internal temperature due to an accidental operation or the like.
The low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment includes the server 24, and the server 24 includes temperature information and location information of the refrigeration container 10 and inventory information during distribution. The information of the server 24 can be accessed from the order management apparatus 21, the physical distribution management apparatus 22, and the production management apparatus 23. According to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, since the information of the server 24 can be shared by the order management device 21, the distribution management device 22, and the production management device 23, unnecessary production and distribution can be suppressed.
In the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment, the refrigeration containers 10 can be stacked in multiple layers. According to the low-temperature logistics system of the present embodiment, since the refrigeration containers 10 can be stacked in multiple stages, space can be saved when transporting the refrigeration containers 10 and when storing the refrigeration containers 10.
In the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment, the production management device 23 transmits information for prompting the order of the goods to the order management device 21 based on at least one of past sales/shipment results and weather conditions. According to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, by transmitting appropriate information to the stores 2 at appropriate timing, the number of orders received from the stores 2 can be increased.
In the low-temperature distribution system according to the present embodiment, the production management device 23 transmits a distribution route determined based on information on traffic conditions in the past distribution route to the transportation vehicle 5. According to the low-temperature distribution system of the present embodiment, since an optimal distribution route can be transmitted to the transport vehicle 5, distribution efficiency from the processing plant 1 to a destination can be improved, and distribution loss can be reduced.
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A process plant; a store; temporary placement; a forklift; a vehicle for transportation; a power generation device; a refrigerated container; a freezing device; a battery; a communication portion; a position information device; a temperature detection portion; a fastening device; an order management device; a logistics management apparatus; a production management device; a server; an internet line.

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1. A low-temperature logistics system is characterized by comprising:
an order management device that orders goods requiring temperature management at low temperatures;
a production management device that decides an amount of the goods produced based on the order information received from the order management device; and
a refrigeration container which is composed of a heat-insulating box body on the outer periphery, is provided with a refrigeration device inside, and can be loaded and unloaded to and from a transportation vehicle,
the refrigerated container is loaded with the produced goods and loaded on the transportation vehicle for distribution,
during transportation by the transportation vehicle, electric power is supplied to the refrigeration container from a power supply provided in the transportation vehicle.
2. The cryogenic stream system of claim 1,
the refrigerated container is provided with a backup power supply.
3. Cryogenic stream system according to claim 1 or 2,
the refrigerated container is delivered to an ordering party of the goods or a temporary place where the refrigerated container is disposed when the ordering party has difficulty in receiving the goods.
4. The cryogenic stream system of claim 3,
the low-temperature logistics system is provided with a power generation device for generating power by natural energy,
while the freezer container is disposed at the temporary location, power is supplied from the power generation device to the freezer container.
5. The cryogenic logistics system of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein,
the low-temperature distribution system is provided with a distribution management device for managing the distribution status of the shipped goods,
the refrigerated container is provided with a position information device for transmitting current position information to the logistics management device.
6. The cryogenic stream system of claim 5,
the refrigeration container is provided with a communication unit that communicates with the logistics management device.
7. The cryogenic stream system of claim 6,
the logistics management device has a function of setting the temperature in the refrigeration container.
8. The cryogenic logistics system of any one of claims 5 to 7 wherein,
the low-temperature distribution system is provided with a server having temperature information, position information and inventory information during distribution of the refrigerated containers,
the information of the server is accessible from the order management apparatus, the logistics management apparatus, and the production management apparatus.
9. The cryogenic logistics system of any one of claims 1 to 8 wherein,
the refrigerated container can be multi-layered.
10. The cryogenic logistics system of any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein,
the production management device transmits information prompting the order of the goods to the order management device based on at least one of past sales delivery actual results and weather conditions.
11. The cryogenic logistics system of any one of claims 1 to 10 wherein,
the production management device transmits a distribution route determined based on information on traffic conditions of past distribution routes to the transportation vehicle.
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