EP1362645A1 - Dispositif de traitement de retours - Google Patents

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EP1362645A1
EP1362645A1 EP02010766A EP02010766A EP1362645A1 EP 1362645 A1 EP1362645 A1 EP 1362645A1 EP 02010766 A EP02010766 A EP 02010766A EP 02010766 A EP02010766 A EP 02010766A EP 1362645 A1 EP1362645 A1 EP 1362645A1
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Arne Pierau
Wulf Lembke
Andreas Spitzki
Arie Schep
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C7/00—Sorting by hand only e.g. of mail
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
    • B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
    • B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
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  • the invention relates to a system for processing returns with a Feed conveyor belt for the transportation of placed returns, at least an evaluation station at which the returns from the feed conveyor belt be removed for evaluation, and a discharge conveyor belt to remove the returns from the evaluation station, wherein an input device is provided to record a return for each return assigned.
  • the invention has for its object a system of the aforementioned To create the way in which the returns are removed from the assessment point can be done more efficiently.
  • a system for processing returns with a Feed conveyor belt for transporting returned items, one Evaluation station at which the returns from the feed conveyor belt be removed for evaluation, and a discharge conveyor belt for removal the returns from the evaluation station, with an input device is provided to each return a record in a control device assign, provided that the discharge conveyor belt in identifiable Segments is divided and the control device is a control module for the discharge conveyor belt, which is designed to by means the data record assigns a destination from each return to a specific one Make segment of the discharge conveyor, and that an output device is provided, which is controlled by the control device, to output the target assignment.
  • Identifiable segments are understood here to mean that the discharge conveyor belt is divided into sections. Each section forms a segment.
  • the segments can be optically identifiable by using lines are separated and / or numbered. A segment can also do this be identified that it is illuminated by a light source.
  • the Identification of the segments can also be done in other ways, for example done by electronic means. Has proven itself in particular identification by distance or distance measurement or electronic Route tracking or also using electronically readable markers.
  • a control device is a preferably computer-based system understood, in which a data record is created for each return.
  • the record contains information about the type and preferably also the condition the return. It serves to return the goods on their way from acceptance to accompany the evaluation through to further treatment.
  • An evaluation station is a facility where manual or automated means performed an assessment of the individual returns becomes.
  • the evaluation serves in particular to determine the condition of the return, in particular whether they still have the required for resale in perfect condition. But it can also have other properties the return, for example whether it is the the right item in the right size.
  • the essence of the invention is that the discharge conveyor belt in identifiable Segments is divided and a selection module is provided that assigns each return to one of the identifiable segments as the target segment. This ensures that each placed on the discharge conveyor Returns can be identified via the segment on which it is located.
  • The has the advantage that the subsequent processing of the returns the respective stations do not have their own means of identification for the returns must have, but only have to determine which segment is currently pending processing. Then you can easily determine the segment which returns are due for processing.
  • the invention also has the advantage that it decouples the order of removal enabled by the order of delivery at the evaluation station. This no longer creates problems when evaluating individuals Returns take longer than others.
  • the rated returns do not need, in the order in which they went through their evaluation, to be put on the discharge conveyor. This is particularly the case with an advantage for several evaluation stations. This makes it the next one Further processing of the returns is known, which returns are on which segment of the discharge conveyor belt is located. Thanks to the invention it is no longer necessary to return the returns after the evaluation station to capture and generate records for them.
  • the invention has recognized that the division of the discharge conveyor belt in identifiable segments and the provision of the selection module the advantage is that the order of the returns is based on the discharge conveyor belt decoupled from the order on the feed conveyor belt is to combine with the advantage that a segment-based Identification option for automatic further processing of the returns creates.
  • the return to the target segment determined by the selection module can be hung up, is preferably displayed on a display device, to which target segment the return is to be placed, or it is at another advantageous embodiment by means of an automatic Laying device placed the return on the target segment.
  • the output device is a display device which shows which target segment the return is
  • a transfer module is expediently provided, which can be operated by means of a switch to the original target assignment to adapt to an actual assignment.
  • the discharge conveyor preferably has a downstream one Area a marking station with the control device so is synchronized that when the particular segment passes through the Marking station a suitable marking attached to the return becomes.
  • the marking is usually a label with information about the subject of the return.
  • the marking can be made directly on the Returns can be attached.
  • the discharge conveyor belt preferably also has a packaging station that synchronizes with the control device is and is designed for this, the return with a suitable packaging to provide.
  • the packaging station is designed to handle the return in a suitable packaging form, for example in foils or alternatively to pack in cardboard. Which packaging is used depends on the individual returns. Since according to the invention the return via the segment, on which it is located, the packaging station based on the segment that passes through it, which is the right packaging and attach it accordingly. at The returns are required by a suitable automatic facility optimally aligned on the discharge conveyor belt.
  • the packaging station is preferably in front of the marking station in the transport direction arranged.
  • the markings in the marking station especially labels directly on the return or on the packaging appropriate.
  • the marking contains everything for further processing the identification features required for the returns. Because according to the invention each Returns can be identified by the segment on which it is located can ensure that the correct marking is attached to the return becomes.
  • the discharge conveyor belt is spatial arranged above or below the feed conveyor belt. In this way can achieve a particularly space-saving arrangement of the conveyor technology become.
  • the feed conveyor belt and the discharge conveyor belt lying opposite each other Pages of the evaluation station are arranged. This arrangement is suitable especially when handling bulky and / or heavy returns are.
  • this alternative is advantageous if several Assessment stations are required, which are then simply consecutively between the feed conveyor and the discharge conveyor can.
  • the feed conveyor belt is a sorter which is used for the predetermined distribution of the Returns to several assessment stations is formed. With the sorter can be achieved that the returns are targeted to the appropriate Evaluation station transported and dropped there.
  • a detection sensor is provided which is connected to the control device is. This can be used to check whether the return is actually on the originally assigned target segment or a retrospectively by the Pass module changed segment has been launched. The danger of This reduces errors in the further processing of the returns.
  • Fig. 1 is a first embodiment of the system according to the invention shown. It comprises a feed conveyor belt 1, an evaluation station 2, a discharge conveyor belt 3, a control device 4 and a packaging station 5 and a marking station 6.
  • the feed conveyor belt 1 is used for returns from a not shown Transfer point to the evaluation station 2.
  • the feed conveyor belt is divided into segments. There is exactly one in each segment a return item.
  • an input device 41 is provided to record the return items on the segments of the Feed conveyor belt 1. This has a sensor which is located on the feed conveyor belt 1 Scans the return article. This creates a data record in the control device 4 generated.
  • the discharge conveyor belt 3 is in a plurality of segments 30 divided.
  • the segments 30 each have the same dimensions on, they're equidistant.
  • the Segments are identified by lines and consecutive numbers.
  • the segments 30 can be electronic Means, for example transponders (not shown) his.
  • the discharge conveyor belt 3 is arranged so that at the evaluation station 2 the return items are placed on the discharge conveyor belt 3 can be transported from there. In the transport direction of the discharge conveyor belt seen downstream are the packaging station 5 and the marking station 6 arranged.
  • the return article is placed on the discharge conveyor belt 3. According to the invention however, the return item will not be on any segment of the discharge conveyor belt 3, but on a specific, the target segment. So that the employee at evaluation conveyor station 2 knows which of the segments 30 of the discharge conveyor belt 3 is the target segment, a display device 42 is provided. The display device 42 is with connected to the control device 4. The control device 4 has a selection module 40, which is designed to that on the evaluation station 2 return articles located a target segment 30 'on the discharge conveyor assign. The number of the target segment 30 'is set to this of the display device 42. As a result, the employee at the Evaluation station 2, on which of the segments 30 of the discharge conveyor belt is the target segment 30 '. Then all he needs is the return article from to place the evaluation station 2 on this target segment 30 '.
  • an automatic Lay-on device (not shown) is provided. This is like that Display device 42, with the evaluation module 40 of the control device 4 connected. It is controlled by the evaluation device 40 so that the Number of the target segment 30 'is transmitted to the placement device and thereupon the placement device receives the evaluated return article from the Evaluation station 2 on the target segment 30 'of the discharge conveyor belt 3 hangs up.
  • the pass module 44 of the control device 4 is formed so that it is actually made by the selector 40 Assignment of the target segment 30 'by the replacement segment 30 * replaced, on which the return item was actually placed. Thereby it is guaranteed that even under unfavorable circumstances the return article always by occupying the segments 30 of the discharge conveyor belt 3 can be identified.
  • a sensor 47 is provided which is designed to register whether the segments 30 as specified by the selection module 40 or have actually been changed by the transit module 44. For this purpose, the sensor 47 is connected to the control device 4. If If a discrepancy is found, the control device 4 outputs a corresponding one Fault report off.
  • the discharge conveyor belt is in the transport direction 3, seen downstream, a packing station 5 is arranged.
  • This is designed to automatically turn the items into suitable materials to pack, for example in foils or cardboard boxes, depending on the respective article.
  • the item length is not critical here.
  • an alignment device (not shown) is provided, which if necessary aligns the return items optimally on the discharge conveyor belt 3.
  • a labeling station 6 Seen behind the automatic packaging station 5 in the direction of the current a labeling station 6 is arranged. This is designed to be automatic attach an item label to the packaging.
  • the item label is provided with markings that clearly identify the respective return items identify and for further processing of the return item are needed.
  • the segment assignment according to the invention ensures that the return items on the control device 4 based on of the segments on which they are located. For this purpose, both the automatic packaging station 5 and also the automatic labeling station 6 via corresponding data lines 45 and 46 connected to the control device 4.
  • the article After labeling, the article is used for further processing (not shown) transported.
  • Fig. 2 is a second embodiment of the system according to the invention shown.
  • the system shown in Fig. 2 differs from that shown in Fig. 1 essentially in that a plurality of evaluation stations 2, 2 'are provided, of which only for the sake of clarity two are shown.
  • a Sorter 1 ' Instead of the simple feed conveyor belt 1 is a Sorter 1 'provided.
  • the sorter 1 ' is designed to be of various types To drop articles in a targeted manner at the various evaluation stations 2, 2 '. This enables the individual evaluation stations 2, 2 ' to specialize in certain articles or product groups.
  • the discharge conveyor 3 is not arranged on the same side as the sorter 1 'at the evaluation stations 2, 2' but on the opposite side.
  • This arrangement of the discharge conveyor belt 3 is not limited to systems with a Sorter 1 'are provided. It can just as well be used in systems which are provided with a simple feed conveyor belt 1.
  • a cross conveyor 7 is arranged. This is used by the discharge conveyor 3 return article dropped at its end back to the Side, on which the sorter runs 1 '. This results overall a linear flow of returns, that is, the returns run approximately in the extension of the entry point from the system.
  • those components of the second embodiment are which correspond to the components of the first exemplary embodiment, marked with the same reference numerals.
  • the interest of a clearer Presentation is based on a repetition of the explanation of this Components dispensed with and the explanations for the first embodiment directed.
  • each of the evaluation stations 2, 2 ' with a display device 42, 42 'to display the number of the respective target segment 30 ', 30 ". Furthermore, each evaluation station 2, 2' is equipped with a Switch 43, 43 'connected to the override module 44 of the control device 4 is connected.
  • the sensor 47 is used to check whether the return articles are correct on the respective assigned target segments 30 ', 30 "have been placed. If only a sensor 47 is provided, it is expedient in the transport direction seen behind the last evaluation station 2 '. Preferably however, several sensors 47 are provided, each behind each evaluation station are arranged.
  • the system is operated as described below:
  • the returns of which several are usually in one package arrive, are first isolated and then individually on the Feed conveyor belt 1 laid.
  • This feed conveyor 1 transports the Returns past the input device 41 to the evaluation station 2.
  • each individual return is recorded and a data record for it in the control device 4 formed.
  • This data record accompanies the return on its further Path.
  • the individual returns are from the feed conveyor belt 1 in the order transported to the evaluation station (s) 2, 2 'with the returns have been placed on the feed conveyor belt 1.
  • the selection model 40 decides which target segment 30 'of the discharge conveyor belt 3 a return has to be placed. For this purpose, the discharge conveyor belt 3 is identifiable Segments 30 divided. The one made by the selection module 40 Assignment is saved in the data record of the return. Thereby is (from the original order on the feed conveyor 1 deviating) order of returns on the removal conveyor 3 Control device 4 known. So that the return to that of the selection module 40 specific target segment 30 'can be placed either indicated on which target segment 30 'the return is to be placed or it the return to the Target segment 30 'placed.

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ITBO20090384A1 (it) * 2009-06-15 2010-12-16 Packcenter Srl Macchina per selezionare prodotti

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EP0119402A2 (fr) 1983-02-23 1984-09-26 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-GmbH Procédé de reconnaissance et d'identification d'objets
EP0645322A1 (fr) 1993-09-23 1995-03-29 Quelle Schickedanz AG & Co. Méthode pour distribuer les objets repris dans un magasin d'expédition postale, en particulier pour vêtements
EP0934778A1 (fr) 1998-02-05 1999-08-11 Pierau Unternehmensberatung GmbH Installation de réception d'articles repris
EP1106267A2 (fr) 1999-12-11 2001-06-13 Quelle Aktiengesellschaft Méthode de manipulation d'articles à consigner, en particulier d'articles mous

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GB446667A (en) 1934-10-04 1936-05-04 Ericsson Telephones Ltd Improvements in or relating to apparatus for use in sorting letters or like articles
EP0119402A2 (fr) 1983-02-23 1984-09-26 Licentia Patent-Verwaltungs-GmbH Procédé de reconnaissance et d'identification d'objets
EP0645322A1 (fr) 1993-09-23 1995-03-29 Quelle Schickedanz AG & Co. Méthode pour distribuer les objets repris dans un magasin d'expédition postale, en particulier pour vêtements
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EP1106267A2 (fr) 1999-12-11 2001-06-13 Quelle Aktiengesellschaft Méthode de manipulation d'articles à consigner, en particulier d'articles mous

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WO2010060419A1 (fr) 2008-11-28 2010-06-03 Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Transport de matériaux à commande décentralisée
ITBO20090384A1 (it) * 2009-06-15 2010-12-16 Packcenter Srl Macchina per selezionare prodotti

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