DE102017008725A1 - Device for detecting a loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for detecting a loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle (1), each shipped item (2) being provided with an optoelectronically readable shipping item identification feature (3) which can be detected by means of a mobile optoelectronic reader (4) Delivery vehicle (1) for marking storage positions for the goods to be shipped (2) by means of the optoelectronic reader (4) detectable opto-electronically readable storage position identification features (5) provided.

Description

The invention relates to a device for detecting a loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle according to the features of the preamble of claim 1.

From the prior art, as in the DE 101 49 454 A1 , a method and system for loading and unloading delivery vehicles is known which transport packets from one dispatcher to several different delivery addresses, the packets being issued in a generally random order from the dispatcher. Each packet has an identifier that uniquely identifies the packet and also contains information about the destination address. Loading devices comprise at least one reading device which, during or after the loading of the delivery vehicle or the loading devices of the delivery vehicle with packages, detects their identifier and position within the vehicle and stores them in a storage device. The loading devices have compartments or storage positions in which all parcels are accessible for unloading essentially independently of the loading state of respectively adjacent compartments or storage positions. When entering and / or reaching a destination address, a display device displays the position of the packets to be delivered at this address in the loading device.

The invention is based on the object to provide a comparison with the prior art improved device for detecting a loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle.

The object is achieved by a device for detecting a loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle with the features of claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

A device for detecting a loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle provides that each to be loaded and unloaded shipping goods is provided with an opto-electronically readable shipping identification, which can be detected by means of a mobile optoelectronic reader.

According to the invention, opto-electronically readable storage position identification features are provided in the delivery vehicle for identifying storage positions for the shipping goods, which are detectable by means of the optoelectronic reading device.

By the device according to the invention a charging time and discharge time are minimized, so that an increase in efficiency and a cost reduction can be achieved. It achieves a faster and more efficient performance of the operations associated with loading and unloading.

In particular, if the optoelectronic reader is designed as a so-called wearable, d. H. can be attached to the human body, for example by means of a glove on which it is arranged, also an ergonomic integration of the associated with the loading and unloading actions, in particular the detection of the identification features in natural movements, especially hand movements, achieved.

The use of opto-electronically readable identification features and the optoelectronic reader also ensures compatibility of the device according to the invention with already established logistics operations.

Furthermore, the device according to the invention enables at any time an accurate three-dimensional localization of the shipping goods in the delivery vehicle, information about the already delivered, d. H. goods unloaded from the delivery vehicle and a statistic of the use of a hold of the delivery vehicle during each journey.

For a vehicle manufacturer, the device according to the invention offers a universal solution, which can always be used with the same components. In addition, the device according to the invention meets vehicle technical requirements and is a very easy to implement and cost-effective solution, which is easy to develop and install as an onboard system for a respective vehicle. The device according to the invention as optional equipment of a vehicle, which for a customer of the vehicle manufacturer, for example, a supplier, cost advantages and therefore represents an added benefit, an additional sales revenue for the vehicle can be realized. Furthermore, with such optional equipment of the vehicle a distinction to other vehicle manufacturers who can not offer such a device, can be achieved.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to drawings.

• 1 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung eines optoelektronischen Lesegerätes während eines Erfassens eines optoelektronisch lesbaren Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmals auf einem Versandgut,
• 2 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung eines optoelektronischen Lesegerätes und einer mit einer kabellosen Datenübertragungsschnittstelle gekoppelten Zentraleinheit,
• 3 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Versandguts mit einem optoelektronisch lesbaren Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal,
• 4 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmaleinheit,
• 5 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmaleinheit und einer Zentraleinheit,
• 6 schematisch eine Ausführungsform eines Verfahrensablaufs eines Beladevorgangs,
• 7 schematisch eine Ausführungsform eines Verfahrensablaufs eines Entladevorgangs,
• 8 schematisch eine weitere Ausführungsform eines Verfahrensablaufs eines Be- und Entladevorgangs,
• 9 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmaleinheit an einem Versandgut,
• 10 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmals an einem Regalfach mit mehreren Versandgütern,
• 11 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung eines mit Versandgütern beladenen Lieferfahrzeugs mit Entladeidentifikationsmerkmalen an Ladeöffnungen,
• 12 schematisch eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Laderaums eines Lieferfahrzeugs, und
• 13 schematisch eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung eines Laderaums eines Lieferfahrzeugs.

Showing:

• 1 FIG. 2 schematically a perspective view of an optoelectronic reading device during detection of an opto-electronically readable shipping goods identification feature on a mailpiece, FIG.
• 2 1 schematically a perspective view of an optoelectronic reader and a central unit coupled to a wireless data transmission interface,
• 3 1 is a perspective view of a shipping item with an opto-electronically readable shipping item identification feature;
• 4 schematically a perspective view of a storage position identification feature unit,
• 5 schematically a perspective view of a storage position identification feature unit and a central processing unit,
• 6 1 schematically shows an embodiment of a method sequence of a loading process,
• 7 1 schematically shows an embodiment of a method sequence of a discharge process,
• 8th schematically a further embodiment of a method sequence of a loading and unloading process,
• 9 1 schematically a perspective view of a storage position identification feature unit on a shipping item,
• 10 1 is a perspective view of a storage position identification feature on a shelf with multiple shipping items;
• 11 1 schematically a perspective view of a delivery vehicle loaded with shipping goods with unloading identification features at loading openings,
• 12 schematically a perspective view of a cargo space of a delivery vehicle, and
• 13 schematically another perspective view of a cargo space of a delivery vehicle.

Corresponding parts are provided in all figures with the same reference numerals.

Based on 1 to 13 In the following, an apparatus for detecting loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle will be described 1 , For example, a van or a truck described in which is advantageously provided that each to be loaded and unloaded shipping 2 with a, in particular opto-electronically read, shipping goods identification feature 3 is provided, which by means of a, advantageously mobile, reader 4 , in particular by means of a corresponding optoelectronic reader 4 , is detectable. The respective shipping goods identification feature 3 is designed, for example, as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional opto-electronically readable code, for example as a bar code, also referred to as a bar code, or as a QR code.

In this device are also advantageously for the identification of storage positions for the goods to be shipped 2 Storage position identifiers 5 provided, in particular opto-electronically readable storage position identification features 5 , which by means of the reader 4 are detectable. These storage location identification features 5 are advantageously in the delivery vehicle 1 intended to identify the respective storage position. For example, they are directly in the delivery vehicle 1 arranged, for example, on a shelving system 6 , on the ground 7 and / or on the walls 8th a cargo space 9 of the delivery vehicle 1 , or, advantageously, removable, on the respective shipping goods 2 arranged if this in the delivery vehicle 1 is arranged.

The shipping goods identification features 3 and / or the storage location identification features 5 For example, each may be formed as a printed label or, in particular, the storage position identification features 5 , be formed in each case as an active display unit, so that a respectively displayed identification feature is changeable, for example, in storage position identification features 5 , which are intended for multiple attachment and detachment.

The filing position identification features 5 For example, each is formed as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional opto-electronically readable code, for example, as a bar code, also referred to as a bar code, or as a QR code.

The mobile optoelectronic reader 4 is thus designed, for example, as a bar code scanner and / or QR code scanner. Such readers 4 are already known from the field of logistics, so that the device is advantageously compatible with already established logistics systems.

It can be a 1: 1 or n: 1 assignment of shipping 2 and its shipping goods identification feature 3 to the filing position identification feature 5 be provided. Ie. it may be provided that during loading of shipping goods 2 every shipment 2 and thus every shipping goods identification feature 3 an own Storage position identification feature 5 and thus a separate, uniquely identifiable storage position is assigned ( 1 : 1 assignment), or that of a plurality of shipping goods 2 and their shipping goods identification features 3 a filing position identifier 5 and the clearly identifiable storage position is assigned (n: 1 assignment). In the case of the n: 1 assignment, for example, in a compartment of the shelving system 6 , which serves as a storage position with a storage position identification feature 5 is provided, a plurality of shipping goods 2 stored.

The respective filing position identification feature 5 is, for example, a component of a filing position identification feature unit 10 which further comprises a lighting unit and / or an acoustic unit for outputting one or more sounds, for example beeps. As a result, in particular by means of the lighting unit, for example, an easy locating of the respectively to be unloaded shipping goods 2 in the delivery vehicle 1 allows, also referred to as pick-by-light. The lighting unit allows the output of one or more light signals, for example, with different colors. The acoustic unit allows the output of one or more audio signals, in particular beeps.

By means of the device, a loading and unloading time can be reduced. The device can be used, for example, in the parcel service area, in the e-commerce delivery service and in the grocery delivery service.

The mobile, especially opto-electronic, reader 4 is advantageously designed as a so-called wearable, ie attachable to the human body. For example, the reader is 4 a component of a reader unit 11 which is a glove 12 includes at which the reader 4 is arranged so that it can be worn on the hand, without affecting the gripping function of the hand or block. This is the reader 4 conveniently on a back of the glove 12 arranged as in 1 shown. It shows 1 the readout of the shipping goods identification feature 3 a shipping item 2 by means of the reader 4 , As an alternative to this embodiment of the reader unit 11 can the reader 4 for example, be designed as a separate mobile portable unit. Such portable readers 4 are well known.

By means of the device, the shipping goods identification feature 3 of the respective shipping goods 2 by means of the mobile, in particular opto-electronic, reader 4 identified. By means of the filing position identification features 5 , which in each case firmly on a surface, in particular in the hold 9 , can be arranged or easily detachable at a predetermined storage position or a respective item to be shipped 2 can be fixed, it is determined where the goods to be shipped 2 each loaded and unloaded.

In one possible embodiment, the storage location identifier feature units may be 10 as already mentioned, each in addition to the filing position identification feature 5 include the light unit and / or acoustic unit, so that, for example, a feedback is possible. The storage location identification feature units 10 For example, they can each include their own power supply, for example a respective battery, in particular if they are designed for multiple attachment and detachment, or they can be used for power supply, for example, with an electrical system of the delivery vehicle 1 be coupled, especially if they are stuck in the hold 9 of the delivery vehicle 1 are arranged.

The light unit and / or acoustic unit are advantageously controlled by an external unit, in particular a central unit 13 , for example via a wireless or wired data communication connection 14 , in particular a radio link, as in 5 shown. About such a data communication connection 14 is also the reader 4 at least temporarily with the central unit 13 connected, as in 2 shown. The central unit 13 is for this purpose with a corresponding data transmission interface 15 connected, as in 2 shown, or this communication interface 15 is in the central unit 13 integrated.

The central unit 13 For example, it is designed as a telematics control unit, as a mobile telephone, in particular as a so-called smartphone or as another unit, which contains the, in particular wireless, data communication connection 14 with those in the hold 9 arranged storage position identification feature units 10 allows.

Alternatively or in addition to the storage location identifier feature units 10 can also be the central unit 13 and / or the reader 4 a light unit and / or acoustic unit to, for example, one or more light signals, for example, in different colors and / or sound signals, such as beeps, for example, to issue confirmation.

From the state of the art so-called pick-to-light systems are already known, which are a storage position in a shelving system 6 illuminate in which the respective to be unloaded shipping goods 2 lies. In these systems, however, it is always provided that a confirmation button to confirm the respective storage position is actuated. Ie. the shelving system 6 has at each storage position on its own confirmation button, which confirms the loading or unloading of the respective shipping goods 2 serves.

By the device described here such confirmation buttons are no longer necessary because the confirmation in a much easier way on the reader 4 takes place, in particular by reading the respective filing position identification feature 5 , Furthermore, the detection of both loading and unloading is made possible with the same system, ie with the apparatus described herein, and in substantially the same way, in particular in an intuitively detectable and ergonomically sensible manner, advantageously embedded in a normal storyline for depositing or Picking up the respective shipping item 2 so that additional movements and actions that would require extra time are avoided as much as possible.

The device advantageously comprises, as already described above, the in 2 illustrated central unit 13 ie a central monitoring unit, for example a telematics control unit or another, in particular mobile, unit, for example a so-called tablet computer. The central unit 13 Advantageously, it interacts with the multiple storage location identification features 5 , with the reader 4 , with the shipping goods 2 , in particular their respective shipping goods identification feature 3 , and optionally with the lighting unit and / or acoustic unit of the respective storage position identification feature unit 10 For example, to output beeps and / or flares, for example, with at least two different colors, one color each for loading and unloading. The light units have, for example, one or more light-emitting diodes (LED) and / or one or more other light sources. The light units and / or acoustic units, for example, only needed if additional support for finding the already loaded shipping goods 2 , which is to be unloaded, is provided.

3 shows an example of a shipment 2 , which with a in this example as a barcode formed Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal 3 is provided.

4 shows a storage position identification feature unit 10 which forms the filing position identification feature formed in this example as a QR code 5 and optionally includes the light unit and / or acoustic unit.

5 As mentioned above, a tray position identifier feature unit is shown 10 which forms the filing position identification feature formed in this example as a QR code 5 and also from the central unit 13 via the data communication connection 14 controllable lighting unit and / or acoustic unit comprises. The data communication connection 14 can be wireless, such as wireless, or wired. Is the storage position identification feature unit 10 provided for multiple attachment and detachment, the energy supply of the light unit and / or acoustic unit is advantageously carried out via an internal battery. Is the storage position identification feature unit 10 stuck in the hold 9 on the shelving system, for example 6 , arranged, the energy supply of the lighting unit and / or acoustic unit is advantageously carried out by the connection to the electrical system of the delivery vehicle 1 ,

The device is based on the finding that in the logistics area for loading and unloading, in particular for short-range transport, the so-called last mile transports, for example for supplying end customers, already substantially uniform chain of events are established. While there may be some differences in particular applications, such as the courier delivery service, mail order, caterer, and craftsman vehicles, the basic operations are the same or at least similar, or the operations may be performed along a specific chain of events without additional delays, thereby creating significant Time savings to easily identify and later find the loaded shipping items 2 are feasible.

• - Alle Versandgüter 2 weisen ein jeweiliges Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal 3, insbesondere in Form eines Barcodes, auf, welches einmal oder mehrfach entlang der Lieferkette oder des Lieferprozesses eingelesen wird.
• - Sehr oft werden mehrere Versandgüter 2 an derselben Lieferposition oder innerhalb desselben Liefergebiets, auch als Geofence bezeichnet, aus dem Lieferfahrzeug 1 entladen.
• - Im Handwerkerbereich werden Werkzeuge in Behältern gruppiert, welche dann an verschiedenen Orten ohne vorgegebenen Lieferplan zwischen Fahrzeugen ausgetauscht werden.

The similarities in the logistics sector, especially in the delivery service, are for example:

• - All shipping goods 2 have a respective shipping goods identification feature 3 , in particular in the form of a barcode, which is read in once or several times along the supply chain or the delivery process.
• - Very often, several shipments 2 at the same delivery location or within the same delivery area, also referred to as geofence, from the delivery vehicle 1 discharged.
• - In the craftsmen's area, tools are grouped in containers, which are then exchanged between vehicles at different locations without a predetermined delivery schedule.

The sequence, in particular in conventional delivery traffic, for example in the parcel service area, or food delivery area or the like, can be adapted to a predetermined chain of events which is a so-called chaotic loading system for loading the goods 2 without additional time.

In the following, various embodiments of processes for loading and unloading the delivery vehicle 1 described, which can be carried out separately or in combination with each other.

1. 1. Die Voraussetzung muss erfüllt sein, dass das jeweilige Versandgut 2 nicht bereits in das Lieferfahrzeug 1 geladen wurde.
2. 2. Das Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal 3 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine entsprechende Versandgutidentifikation an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt.
3. 3. Das Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmal 5 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des QR-Codes oder Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine entsprechende Ablagepositionsidentifikation an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt. Es wird nun eine Verbindung zwischen Versandgutidentifikation und Ablagepositionsidentifikation und somit zwischen Versandgutidentifikation und der aktuellen Position des Versandgutes 2 hergestellt.
4. 4. Optional kann ein Lichtsignal, zum Beispiel weißes Licht, und/oder ein Tonsignal, zum Beispiel ein Piepton, zur Bestätigung ausgegeben werden, beispielsweise über die Zentraleinheit 13.

In a first possible embodiment, the loading of a respective shipping goods takes place 2 in the following way:

1. 1. The requirement must be fulfilled that the respective shipping goods 2 not already in the delivery vehicle 1 was loaded.
2. 2. The shipping goods identification feature 3 is, for example, by scanning the barcode, by means of the reader 4 read and a corresponding shipping goods identification to the central unit 13 transmitted.
3. 3. The filing position identification feature 5 is, for example, by scanning the QR code or bar code, by means of the reader 4 read and a corresponding storage position identification to the central unit 13 transmitted. It now becomes a connection between shipping goods identification and storage position identification and thus between shipping goods identification and the current position of the goods to be shipped 2 produced.
4. 4. Optionally, a light signal, for example white light, and / or a sound signal, for example a beep, can be output for confirmation, for example via the central unit 13 ,

Is the requirement of point 1 , met and became the points 2 , and 3. carried out as described, advantageously within a predetermined time window so knows the central unit 13 and thus the delivery vehicle 1 , which shipping goods 2 was loaded and which filing position identification feature 5 and thus which storage position in the delivery vehicle 1 the respective loaded shipping goods 2 was assigned, so that a correlation between shipping goods 2 and storage position can be made. This procedure also allows a repositioning of the respective shipping 2 within the delivery vehicle 1 between different storage positions, for example between different cells of the shelving system 6 ,

6 shows the described procedure of this embodiment of the charging process in detail, wherein during the process sequence resulting decisions either a positive result, indicated by the reference numeral J for yes, or a negative result, indicated by the reference numeral N for no, may have.

After a start S will be in a first step S1 Checked if a shipping goods identification 3 by means of the reader 4 was read. If this is not the case, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Became a shipping identification 3 by means of the reader 4 read, in a second step S2 a first beep is issued, the shipping goods identification by means of the reader 4 read goods identification 3 read in and a timeout counter is set to zero and started.

In a third step S3 it is checked whether the read goods identification has already been marked as loaded. If this is the case, obviously a repositioning of the already in the delivery vehicle 1 loaded goods 2 within the delivery vehicle 1 respectively. The subsequent procedure is in 6 characterized by a dashed frame.

It will then be in a fourth step S4 checked, whether by means of the reader 4 a filing position identifier 5 For example, a QR code has been read in a designated storage location.

If this is not the case, in a fifth step S5 checked whether a predetermined time for the time counter, for example, five seconds has already been exceeded. If this is not the case, the procedure returns to the fourth step S4 back. Ie. after reading the shipping goods identification feature 3 by means of the reader 4 At the second step S2 and then setting the expiration time counter to zero and starting it, the predetermined time period of, for example, five seconds is for reading the filing position identification feature 5 by means of the reader 4 available, for example, to avoid a malfunction.

Will be in the fifth step S5 If it is determined that the time period specified for the time counter has already been exceeded, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Will be in the fourth step S4 found that by means of the reader 4 a filing position identifier 5 For example, a QR code that has been read in a designated storage location will become a sixth step S6 a second beep is issued, the shelf position identification by the reader 4 read Storage position identification feature 5 read, marked the read shipping goods identification as loaded, the link between the shipping item identification and the storage position identification produced and stored and by means of the lighting unit of the filing position identification feature unit 10 output a light signal for charging confirmation, for example, a white light signal. Thereafter, the process returns to the first step S1 back.

Will be in the third step S3 determined that the read shipping identification has not yet been marked as loaded, this means that the shipping goods in question 2 new to the delivery vehicle 1 should be loaded. In this case, in a seventh step S7 checked, whether by means of the reader 4 a filing position identifier 5 For example, a QR code has been read in a designated storage location.

If this is not the case, it will be in an eighth step S8 checked whether the time period specified for the time counter, for example, five seconds has already been exceeded. If this is not the case, the method returns to the seventh step S7 back. Ie. after reading the shipping goods identification feature 3 by means of the reader 4 At the second step S2 and then setting the runtime counter to zero and starting it, the predetermined period of, for example, five seconds is for reading the drop position identification feature 5 by means of the reader 4 available, for example, to avoid a malfunction.

Will in the eighth step S8 If it is determined that the time period specified for the time counter has already been exceeded, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Will be in the seventh step S7 found that by means of the reader 4 a filing position identifier 5 For example, a QR code that has been read in a designated storage location will become a ninth step S9 the second beep is issued, the filing position identification by means of the reader 4 read storage location identification feature 5 read, marked the read shipping goods identification as loaded, the link between the shipping item identification and the storage position identification produced and stored and by means of the lighting unit of the filing position identification feature unit 10 output a light signal for charging confirmation, for example, a white light signal. Thereafter, the process returns to the first step S1 back.

• 1. Die Voraussetzung muss erfüllt sein, dass das jeweilige Versandgut 2 bereits in das Lieferfahrzeug 1 geladen wurde.
• 3. Das Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmal 5 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des QR-Codes oder Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine entsprechende Ablagepositionsidentifikation an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt.
• 2. Das Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal 3 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine entsprechende Versandgutidentifikation an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt.
• 4. Optional kann ein Lichtsignal, zum Beispiel blaues Licht, und/oder ein Tonsignal, zum Beispiel zwei Pieptöne, zur Bestätigung ausgegeben werden, beispielsweise über die Zentraleinheit 13.

The unloading process of a particular shipment 2 takes place in this first possible embodiment in the following way:

• 1. The requirement must be fulfilled that the respective shipping goods 2 already in the delivery vehicle 1 was loaded.
• 3. The filing position identification feature 5 is, for example, by scanning the QR code or bar code, by means of the reader 4 read and a corresponding storage position identification to the central unit 13 transmitted.
• 2. The shipping goods identification feature 3 is, for example, by scanning the barcode, by means of the reader 4 read and a corresponding shipping goods identification to the central unit 13 transmitted.
• 4. Optionally, a light signal, for example blue light, and / or a sound signal, for example two beeps, can be output for confirmation, for example via the central unit 13 ,

Is the requirement of point 1 , met and became the points 2 , and 3. carried out as described, advantageously within a predetermined time window so knows the central unit 13 and thus the delivery vehicle 1 , which shipping goods 2 was unloaded.

7 shows the described procedure of this embodiment of the discharge process in detail, wherein during the course of the procedure resulting decisions either a positive result, indicated by the reference numeral J for yes, or a negative result, indicated by the reference numeral N for no, may have.

After the start S will be in the first step S1 checked for a bin position identification feature 5 by means of the reader 4 was read. If this is not the case, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Became a filing position identifier 5 by means of the reader 4 read, in the second step S2 the second beep is issued, the filing position identification by means of the reader 4 read storage location identification feature 5 read in and the timeout counter is set to zero and started.

In the third step S3 is checked, whether by means of the reader 4 a shipping identification 3 , for example, a barcode, a shipping item 2 was read.

If this is not the case, in a fourth step S4 checked whether a predetermined time for the time counter, for example, five seconds has already been exceeded. If this is not the case, the procedure returns to the third step S3 back. Ie. after reading the filing position identification feature 5 by means of the reader 4 and then setting the expiry time counter to zero and starting it is the predetermined period of, for example, five seconds to read the shipping identification 3 by means of the reader 4 available, for example, to avoid a malfunction.

Will be in the fourth step S4 If it is determined that the time period specified for the time counter has already been exceeded, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Will be in the third step S3 found that by means of the reader 4 the shipping goods identification feature 3 , for example, the barcode of the shipment 2 is read, in the fifth step S5 the first beep is issued and the shipping goods identification is read.

Subsequently, in the sixth step S6 Checks whether the read in shipping ID has been marked as loaded.

If this is not the case, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Will in the sixth step S6 determines that the read in shipping identification has been marked as loaded, is in the seventh step S7 deleted the link between the shipping goods identification and the storage position identification, marked the read shipping goods identification as unloaded and by means of the lighting unit of the storage position identification feature unit 10 output a light signal for discharge confirmation, for example, a blue light signal. Thereafter, the process returns to the first step S1 back.

The second embodiment described below is a variation of the first embodiment and suitable for use cases where a prepared and known scheduling agreement is used, for example, in the packet service area.

In such cases, a delivery destination is known and thus can be used as a prerequisite in the unloading process. For example, the delivery vehicle follows 1 a given delivery route with known delivery destinations, this can be used as a prerequisite for the unloading process. It can then at each delivery destination, the shipping goods identification features 3 multiple shipments 2 by means of the reader 4 read and the shipping goods 2 be discharged. Because the delivery vehicle 1 , in particular the central unit 13 , knows that these are shipping 2 belong to the address of the respective delivery destination, it can be automatically concluded that the shipping goods 2 delivered, ie from the delivery vehicle 1 were unloaded. Reading the storage location identification features 5 is therefore not required.

The same applies to the loading process, if along a predetermined route at predetermined loading points of shipping goods 2 getting charged. Here the central unit knows 13 also that the delivery vehicle 1 a loading area, also called geofence, around a loading point for loading a new shipment 2 has reached, so that a condition for the charging process is met. In this case, it may be necessary or unnecessary to have the filing position identification feature 5 a respective storage position by means of the reader 4 to read, depending on whether it is necessary to know which specific storage position in the delivery vehicle 1 the respective shipping goods 2 was filed. Can the shipping goods 2 in chaotic storage in the delivery vehicle 1 are positioned, for example, because they are sorted later in a logistics center, reading the tray position identification feature 5 not mandatory. It is then sufficient, at a loading point on the specified loading route, the shipping goods identification feature 3 of the respective shipping goods 2 by means of the reader 4 to read, so that then automatically assumes that this shipping 2 at this charging point in the delivery vehicle 1 was loaded.

A third embodiment described below has the basis that in the delivery service area, in particular in the parcel service area, one or more shipping goods 2 the same way in the delivery vehicle 1 be charged and discharged from this, through corresponding loading openings 16 of the cargo space 9 of the delivery vehicle 1 , for example through sliding door openings. As a result, the discharge process is simplified, because it can now at the respective loading opening 16 one by means of the reader 4 detectable loading opening feature 17 be arranged, in particular an opto-electronically readable loading opening feature 17 formed, for example, as a one-dimensional or two-dimensional opto-electronically readable code, for example as a bar code, also referred to as a bar code, or as a QR code.

1. 1. Optional muss die Voraussetzung erfüllt sein, dass das jeweilige Versandgut 2 nicht bereits in das Lieferfahrzeug 1 geladen wurde.
2. 2. Das Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal 3 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine entsprechende Versandgutidentifikation an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt können bereits Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmale 3 weiterer Versandgüter 2 mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen werden.
3. 3. Das Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmal 5 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des QR-Codes oder Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine entsprechende Ablagepositionsidentifikation an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt.
4. 4. Optional kann ein Lichtsignal, zum Beispiel weißes Licht, und/oder ein Tonsignal, zum Beispiel ein Piepton, zur Bestätigung ausgegeben werden, beispielsweise über die Zentraleinheit 13.

The loading process then takes place, for example, in the following way:

1. 1. Optionally, the condition must be met that the respective shipping goods 2 not already in the delivery vehicle 1 was loaded.
2. 2. The shipping goods identification feature 3 is, for example, by scanning the barcode, by means of the reader 4 read and a corresponding shipping goods identification to the central unit 13 transmitted. To this Timing can already be shipping goods identification features 3 further shipping goods 2 by means of the reader 4 to be read.
3. 3. The filing position identification feature 5 is, for example, by scanning the QR code or bar code, by means of the reader 4 read and a corresponding storage position identification to the central unit 13 transmitted.
4. 4. Optionally, a light signal, for example white light, and / or a sound signal, for example a beep, can be output for confirmation, for example via the central unit 13 ,

• 5. Optional muss die Voraussetzung erfüllt sein, dass das jeweilige Versandgut 2 bereits in das Lieferfahrzeug 1 geladen wurde.
• 6. Das Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal 3 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine entsprechende Versandgutidentifikation an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt können bereits Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmale 3 weiterer Versandgüter 2 mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen werden.
• 7. Das Ladeöffnungsmerkmal 17 wird, beispielsweise durch Scannen des QR-Codes oder Barcodes, mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und eine Entladeereignis an die Zentraleinheit 13 übermittelt. Daraufhin werden alle Versandgüter 2, deren Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmale 3 vorher, d. h. unter Punkt 6., mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen wurden, als entladen markiert.
• 8. Optional kann eine Bestätigung über das erfolgte Entladen der Versandgüter 2 über eine Sprachausgabe und/oder durch eine Übertragung zu einer Ausgabeeinheit des Entladearbeiters erfolgen, welche beispielsweise als Tablet-Computer oder Wearable ausgebildet ist, und/oder es kann über das Ladeöffnungsmerkmal 17 eine Lichtsignal- und/oder Tonsignalausgabe erfolgen. Zu diesem Zweck weist eine Ladeöffnungsmerkmaleinheit, analog zur Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmaleinheit 10, neben dem Ladeöffnungsmerkmal 17 eine Leuchteinheit und/oder Akustikeinheit auf. Gesteuert wird diese Ausgabe der Bestätigung durch die Zentraleinheit 13.

The unloading process then takes place, for example, in the following way:

• 5. Optionally, the requirement must be met that the respective shipping goods 2 already in the delivery vehicle 1 was loaded.
• 6. The shipping goods identification feature 3 is, for example, by scanning the barcode, by means of the reader 4 read and a corresponding shipping goods identification to the central unit 13 transmitted. At this time, shipping goods identification features can already be used 3 further shipping goods 2 by means of the reader 4 to be read.
• 7. The loading opening feature 17 is, for example, by scanning the QR code or bar code, by means of the reader 4 read and a discharge event to the central unit 13 transmitted. Then all shipping goods 2 , their shipping goods identification features 3 before, ie under point 6 ., By means of the reader 4 have been read, marked as unloaded.
• 8. Optionally, a confirmation of the unloading of the shipped goods 2 via a voice output and / or by a transmission to an output unit of the unloading worker, which is designed, for example, as a tablet computer or wearable, and / or it can via the loading opening feature 17 a light signal and / or Tonsignalausgabe done. For this purpose, a loading opening feature unit, analogous to the storage position identification feature unit 10 , next to the loading opening feature 17 a lighting unit and / or acoustic unit. This output is controlled by the central unit 13 ,

8th shows the described procedure of this third embodiment of the charging and discharging process in detail, wherein during the process flow resulting decisions either a positive result, indicated by the reference numeral J for yes, or a negative result, indicated by the reference numeral N for no, may have.

After the start S will be in the first step S1 Checked if a shipping goods identification 3 by means of the reader 4 was read. If this is not the case, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Became a shipping identification 3 by means of the reader 4 read, in the second step S2 the first beep is issued, the shipping goods identification by means of the reader 4 read shipping goods identification 3 read in and the timeout counter is set to zero and started.

Optionally, now to the first step S1 be jumped back to using the reader 4 a shipping identification 3 another shipping item 2 to read.

In a third step S3 is checked, whether by means of the reader 4 a filing position identifier 5 For example, a QR code has been read in a designated storage location.

If this is not the case, in a fourth step S4 checked whether the predetermined time for the time counter, for example, five seconds after the last reading of a shipping identification 3 already exceeded. If this is not the case, the procedure returns to the third step S3 back.

Will be in the fourth step S4 If it is determined that the time period specified for the time counter has already been exceeded, the method returns to the first step S1 back.

Will be in the third step S3 found that by means of the reader 4 a filing position identifier 5 For example, a QR code that has been read in a designated storage location will become the fifth step S5 Checked if a loading opening feature 17 by means of the reader 4 was read.

If this is not the case, the sixth step S6 the second beep is issued, the filing position identification by means of the reader 4 read storage location identification feature 5 read, all read shipping IDs are marked as loaded, the link between the shipping identifications and the filing position identification produced and stored and by means of the lighting unit of the filing position identification feature unit 10 a light signal is output for charging confirmation, for example, a white light signal. Then there is a charging end LE reached and the process returns to the start S back.

Will be in the fifth step S5 found that the loading opening feature 17 by means of the reader 4 is read, in the seventh step S7 the second beep is issued, all read shipping IDs are marked as unloaded, the link between all read shipping IDs and the tray position identification is deleted and by means of the lighting unit of the tray position identifier feature unit 10 a light signal is output for discharge confirmation, for example a blue light signal. Then there is a discharge end EE reached and the process returns to the start S back.

The 9 and 10 each show an example of a 1: 1 assignment and a n: 1 assignment of shipping goods 2 and its shipping goods identification feature 3 to the filing position identification feature 5 , As already mentioned above, it can be provided that during the loading of shipping goods 2 every shipment 2 and thus every shipping goods identification feature 3 its own filing position identification feature 5 and thus a separate, uniquely identifiable storage position is assigned ( 1 : 1 assignment), as in 9 shown by way of example.

Here is the drop position identification feature 5 , in particular the storage position identification feature unit 10 with the drop position identification feature 5 directly to the goods to be shipped 2 arranged, suitably arranged detachably. Alternatively, the shipping goods 2 be stored on a storage position, which with the delivery vehicle 1 on the shelving system, for example 6 , on the ground 7 or on the wall 8th arranged storage position identification feature 5 is marked.

As also mentioned above, may alternatively be provided that a plurality of shipping goods 2 and their shipping goods identification features 3 a filing position identifier 5 and the clearly identifiable storage position is assigned (n: 1 assignment). In the case of the n: 1 assignment, for example, in a compartment of the shelving system 6 , which serves as a storage position with a storage position identification feature 5 is provided, a plurality of shipping goods 2 filed as in 10 shown.

If the second embodiment described above and the 1: 1 assignment and / or n: 1 assignment are realized, a possible charging process can take place as follows:

It becomes the shipping goods identification features 3 multiple shipments 2 by means of the reader 4 read, the shipping goods 2 be at a common storage position, for example, in the cell of the shelving system 6 , filed and then once the filing position identification feature 5 this storage position by means of the reader 4 read, so that the n: 1 assignment is realized.

Alternatively or additionally, the shipping goods identification feature 3 a shipping item 2 by means of the reader 4 read, for example, a large shipment 3 , which only alone at the storage position, for example in the cell in the rack system 6 , can be stored, and thereafter the filing position identification feature 5 this storage position by means of the reader 4 read, so that the 1: 1 assignment is realized.

Alternatively or additionally, a heavy shipping goods 2 on a storage position on the floor 7 of the cargo space 9 filed before, with the shipping goods identification feature 3 and that on the floor 7 arranged, for example, printed, filing position identification feature 5 by means of the reader 4 be read, so that the 1: 1 assignment is realized ..

Alternatively or additionally, the shipping goods identification feature 3 a shipping item 2 by means of the reader 4 read and a filing position identifier 5 , in particular as a storage position identification feature unit 10 , on the goods to be shipped 2 , in particular on its packaging, arranged and by means of the reader 4 read, so that the 1: 1 assignment is realized.

• Wenn das Lieferfahrzeug 1 ein nächstes Lieferziel oder einen nächsten Lieferzielbereich erreicht, geben die Leuchteinheiten und/oder Akustikeinheiten der Ablagepositionsidentifikationsmerkmaleinheiten 10, welchen die an diesem Lieferziel zu entladenden Versandgüter 2 zugeordnet sind, ein Lichtsignal und/oder ein Tonsignal aus.
• Die Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmale 3 der Versandgüter 2, welche entladen werden sollen und welche beispielsweise von einer Person zusammengetragen werden können, werden mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen und aus dem Lieferfahrzeug 1 durch eine vorgegebene Ladeöffnung 16 entladen, wobei das Ladeöffnungsmerkmal 17 dieser Ladeöffnung 16 mittels des Lesegeräts 4 gelesen wird, wie in 11 gezeigt.

A possible unloading process can take place as follows:

• If the delivery vehicle 1 reaches a next delivery destination or a next delivery destination range, the lighting units and / or acoustic units give the storage position identification feature units 10 to which the goods to be unloaded at this delivery destination 2 are assigned, a light signal and / or a sound signal.
• The shipping goods identification features 3 the shipping goods 2 which are to be unloaded and which, for example, can be collected by one person, are read by the reader 4 read and from the delivery vehicle 1 through a predetermined loading opening 16 unload, with the loading opening feature 17 this loading opening 16 by means of the reader 4 is read as in 11 shown.

The 12 and 13 show an example of a cargo space 9 a delivery vehicle 1 from two different perspectives. Here it becomes clear that the filing position identification features 5 in many different places in the hold 9 may be arranged, for example, printed or otherwise arranged on the floor 7 and / or the walls 8th and / or to cells of the shelving system 6 and / or at drawers.

Since the loading and unloading process takes place only when the delivery vehicle 1 is parked, can also vehicle information as input to the central unit 13 be used to activate and deactivate the device and thereby reduce energy consumption. Such vehicle information may be, for example, an ignition signal and / or a door opening signal.

Alternative to the delivery vehicle 1 the device described is also suitable for other applications, especially for stationary applications, such as a storage room, especially for a logistics warehouse.

Also, such bearings are with goods, according to the above shipping goods 2 , loaded and unloaded, these goods also each having at least one good identification feature, according to the shipping goods identification feature described above 3 , exhibit. Such bearings also have storage positions for depositing these goods, for example in the shelving systems described above. The storage space corresponds to the delivery vehicle or its loading space.

These storage positions can also be identified by means of the optoelectronic reader 4 detectable opto-electronically readable filing position identification feature 5 be provided, in particular by means of the above-described storage position identification feature unit 10 comprising the lighting unit and / or the acoustic unit.

There too, the above-described optoelectronic reader 4 and / or the reader unit described above 11 be used in the manner described above.

The central unit 13 In such an application, for example, it can be designed as a computer, in particular as a desktop computer or tablet computer, and assume the functions described above, in particular the linking of the respective good identification feature and / or its good identification with the respective storage position identification features 5 and / or its storage position identification and / or the activation of the respective lighting unit and / or acoustic unit of the respective storage position identification feature unit 10 ,

For such an application, therefore, the statements set out above, in particular the described features, functions and procedures apply analogously.

The device would then be designed, for example, to detect a loading and unloading of a storage space and / or a logistics storage center, each good being provided with an opto-electronically readable good identification feature, which is determined by means of a mobile optoelectronic reader 4 can be detected, wherein in the storage room to identify storage positions for the good by means of the optoelectronic reader 4 detectable opto-electronically readable filing position identification features 5 are provided.

The only difference is that the delivery vehicle 1 based on the respective position of the delivery vehicle can be determined, which shipping goods 2 have to be unloaded. In a warehouse, for example in a logistics center, for example in a factory or in a sales market, the goods are selected for unloading from the warehouse, which is required at a given time, for example due to a customer order. However, the process of mapping good to drop is, at least in essence, the same and can therefore be implemented in a similar or similar manner.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

delivery vehicle

2

shipping goods

3

Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmal

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reader

5

Storage position identification feature

6

shelving

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ground

8th

wall

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hold

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Storage position of identification unit

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Reader unit

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Glove

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central processing unit

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Data communication link

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Data transmission interface

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loading port

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Loading opening feature

EE

Entladevorgangsende

J

Yes

LE

Charging end

N

No

S

begin

S1

first step

S2

second step

S3

Third step

S4

fourth step

S5

fifth step

S6

sixth step

S7

seventh step

S8

eighth step

S9

ninth step

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10149454 A1 [0002]

Claims (5)

Device for detecting a loading and unloading of a delivery vehicle (1), wherein each item to be shipped (2) is provided with an opto-electronically readable shipping identification (3), which is detectable by means of a mobile opto-electronic reading device (4), characterized in that in the delivery vehicle ( 1) for the identification of storage positions for the goods to be shipped (2) by means of the optoelectronic reader (4) detectable opto-electronically readable storage position identification features (5) are provided. Device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the Versandgutidentifikationsmerkmale (3) and / or the storage position identification features (5) are each formed as a bar code or as a QR code. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile optoelectronic reading device (4) is attachable to the human body. Device after Claim 3 , characterized in that the mobile optoelectronic reader (4) is a component of a reader unit (11), which comprises a glove (12) on which the optoelectronic reader (4) is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a central unit (13) which is at least temporarily in data communication connection (14) with the mobile optoelectronic reader (4).

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