JP2000007115A - Sorting supporting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To surely prevent a sorting mistake and to perform shipments of exact quantity for every shipment destination by providing a coloring means coloring the same light different from other colors when adjacent sorting destinations on an indicator are the same. SOLUTION: A work display part 94 is constituted by being provided with a number display window 95 provided at the center of a cover body 92, a sorting supporting display light 96 provided on the left adjacent to this number display window 95, a sorting completion switch 97 provided on the right adjacent to the number display window 95 and a coloring member 98 provided at a proper portion on a surface side of the cover body 92. The number display window 95 is constituted of a first kind number display window 95a on the right side which displays the number of a kind of bread and a second kind number display window 95b which displays the number of other kinds of bread. As the coloring member 98, a light emitting diode is adopted, is constituted of a red coloring body 98a coloring into red and a blue coloring body 98b coloring into blue and is selectively colored so as to be color different from that of a shelve whose sorting destination is different.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sorting support device used for sorting a large variety of sorts into a large number of sorting destinations according to orders.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when sorting various kinds of bread or the like in accordance with an order at a plurality of retail stores (sorting destinations), a plurality of sorting shelves classified for each retail store are sandwiched between passages. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the worker places breads classified by type on a trolley and transports them to the above-mentioned sorting shelf row. In each sorting shelf.

[0003] That is, an operator needs to search for the corresponding product name from among the multiple product names described on the shipping slip, and read the number described in relatively small characters. The distribution takes a long time, and it is easy to make a mistake in reading or forgetting to take it. Therefore,
Workers are required to be skilled, and require time and effort to perform a final check of the number before shipping to a retail store.

For this reason, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a display 52 is provided on each of the sorting shelves 51, and a type is displayed on these displays 52 by a command from a controller 50 provided at one end of the sorting shelf row. A sorting support device that displays the required number of each is described in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-63196.

According to this sorting support apparatus, when the worker M sets the kind of bread using the controller 50, the sort is distributed to the display 52 provided in front of the sorting shelf 51 of the retail store which needs to be distributed. The number is displayed. Therefore, the worker M walks along the path between the sorting shelves along the arrow of FIG. 5 with the cart on which the bread is placed, and distributes the number of breads displayed on the respective indicators 52 to the sorting shelves 51. This makes it possible to eliminate inconveniences such as reading errors and forgetting to read.

[0006]

By the way, in the sorting support device described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 3-63196, the sorting shelf 51 divided for each retail store.
Is generally assigned one per store, but in the case of large retailers the volume is very large,
One sorting shelf 51 per store is not enough, so a plurality of sorting shelves 51 are allocated. In such a case, the same sorter name is written on each indicator of the plurality of sorting shelves 51, while the indicator 52 on one end side (upper side of the paper in the example of FIG. 5) of each row of shelves. (Indicated by A in FIG. 5)
Only the total number of the sorting destinations is displayed.

Accordingly, the worker M is required to display the number of display units 52 on the left side in the traveling direction in the outward path (the left side passage in FIG. 5) at the right end among a plurality of display units 52 of the same sorting destination. , The bread is sequentially distributed to the sorting shelf 51 and the sorting shelf 51 on the left side, and the display 52 on the right side in the traveling direction is the leftmost one of the plurality of displays 52 of the same sorting destination. , The bread must be distributed to the sorting shelf 51 and the sorting shelf 51 on the left side thereof in order.

On the return path (the right side path in FIG. 5), the operator must distribute bread to the sorting shelf 51 in a position completely opposite to that of the forward path.

Therefore, the worker always recognizes whether his or her position is on the outbound route or on the return route, and distributes that number of breads to either the left or right sorting shelf 51 of the display 52 on which the number is displayed. It must always be recognized with extreme caution, and it is a very cumbersome work, and for example, it must be distributed to the sorting shelf 51 on the right side but the sorting shelf 51 on the left side There is a problem that erroneous distribution such as distribution is likely to occur.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to surely prevent a sorting error, and thereby to ship an accurate quantity for each shipping destination. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sorting support device that can perform the sorting.

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sorting support apparatus provided with a sorting area row including a plurality of sorting areas for accommodating various sorts, and each sorting area. And an indicator for displaying the sort destination and the number of sorts. The display has a coloring means for coloring the same color different from the others when the sort destination is the same in an adjacent sorting area. It is characterized by doing.

According to the present invention, when a plurality of sorting areas are assigned to one sorting destination, the indicators of the plurality of sorting areas corresponding to the sorting destination are arranged so that their coloring means are adjacent to the sorting destination. Because the same color different from that of the color is produced, it is only necessary to distribute the sort of the number displayed on the display to the sort area of the same color as this color, and whether it is the left or right of the number display as in the past The sorting area can be distinguished by the difference in color without paying attention to mistakes, and sorting errors can be reliably prevented.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sorting support apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the coloring means is capable of selectively developing one of at least two colors. It is characterized by having.

According to the present invention, when a color developing means that can selectively produce two colors is employed, the color is changed alternately for each sorting destination and the coloring means is alternately colored, thereby providing one sorting destination. The sorting area is clearly separated from the sorting area of another adjacent sorting destination. Further, since each coloring means can be selectively colored into two colors, the cost of the coloring means can be reduced as compared with the coloring means having three or more colors.

In the case where color developing means capable of producing three or more colors is adopted, these colors can be used, for example, for distinguishing workers or varieties, whereby a large number of workers can use the colors. Simultaneous sorting and sorting of various types are possible, which is effective in realizing quick sorting work.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sorting support device according to the second aspect, wherein the coloring means includes a first lamp emitting a first color and a second lamp emitting a second color. And a lamp.

According to the present invention, in the sorting area of the adjacent sorting destination, the lamps of all necessary parts are turned on such that the first lamp is turned on for one coloring means and the second lamp is turned on for the other coloring means. Is performed, the sorting areas for all sorting destinations are color-coded.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sorting support apparatus according to the second aspect, wherein the color forming means includes a coloring element for selectively emitting one of the first color and the second color. It is characterized by comprising.

According to the present invention, in the sorting area of the adjacent sorting destination, the coloring control of the coloring elements such that one coloring element emits the first color and the other coloring means emits the second color. Is performed, the sorting area for each sorting destination requiring sorting is color-coded.

[0020]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory plan view showing an embodiment of a sorting support device according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the sorting support device is a bread (sorted item).
Has been applied to the sorting line. As shown in FIG.
A plurality of shipping ports E are provided at one end (upper side of the paper in the example shown in FIG. 1) of the sorting workplace, and a plurality of shelf rows ij are formed facing the shipping ports, and the shelf rows ij are formed.
A sorting line for performing a sorting operation is formed therebetween.
In the sorting line, four shelves Rij for sorting at each retail store are provided.
A first sorting shelf row (area row) 11, a second sorting shelf row 12, a third sorting shelf row 13, and a fourth sorting shelf row 14 arranged in a row.
Is provided.

In this embodiment, the first sorting shelf row 1
1, six shelves R of a first row first shelf R11 to a first row sixth shelf R16 are arranged, and a second sorting shelf row 12 has a second row first shelf R21 to a second row first shelf R16. Six shelves R of a sixth shelf R26 are arranged. The third sorting shelf row 13 includes
Six shelves R in row first shelf R31 to third row sixth shelf R36
Are arranged, and the fourth sorting shelf row 14 includes
Six shelves R in the fourth row, first shelf R41 to fourth row sixth shelf R46 are arranged.

A first passage 10a is provided between the first sorting shelf row 11 and the second sorting shelf row 12, and a second passage 10b is provided between the sorting shelf row 13 and the sorting shelf row 14. Is provided. Then, the worker M controls the control device 2 described later.
After the necessary input processing is performed, the first and second sorting shelf rows 11 and 1 start from the work start position X near the installation location of the control device 2 on the opposite side of the shipping port E, as indicated by the outline arrow.
After the operation of sorting the bread into No. 2, the operation of sorting the bread into the third and fourth sorting shelf rows 13 and 14 is performed.

A control device 2 comprising a microcomputer is provided at one end of the first and second sorting shelves 11 and 12 (lower part of the sheet of FIG. 1). The number of sorting is displayed on the display 9 to be sorted. The control device 2 includes a keyboard 3 for inputting various control data, a barcode reader 3a for inputting a kind of bread, a display 4 for outputting input data and storage data, and data from an order receipt. Input / output device 4 that outputs the total number of orders, the total number of unsorted items, and the total number of sorted items by printer
a.

The bar code reader 3a is used to input the type of bread to be sorted from the factory for bread to be sorted into the controller 2.
That is, a bar code is printed on the packaging bag or the container storing the bread (hereinafter, referred to as a bread container), and the bar code is printed on the bar code reader 3a.
Thus, the type of bread to be sorted is input to the control device 2 without inputting a key from the keyboard 3. The kind of bread to be sorted is set in the control device 2 by this input.

Next, an example of the configuration of a control system of the sorting support apparatus will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a control system of the sorting support device. As shown in this block diagram, the control system includes a type setting section 5 provided in the control device 2 and a storage section 6.
, Extraction means 7 and display control means 8.

In the present embodiment, the setting unit 5
The barcode reader 3a is not limited to the barcode reader 3a, but may be input from the keyboard 3.

The storage means 6 stores a product for each retail store (sorting destination) previously input via the input / output device 4a from a keyboard or a floppy device storing the contents of the sales order, based on an unillustrated order slip. The number of types is stored.

The extracting means 7 extracts the number of sorts for each retail store corresponding to the type set by the setting unit 5 from the contents stored in the storage means 6 and outputs the same to the display control means 8. When the number of breads to be sorted stored in the storage means 6 exceeds the capacity of one shelf 1, the extraction means 7 has a function of additionally securing the shelves 1 for the excess capacity. Have.

When the type is set by the setting unit 5, the display control means 8 counts the extracted number of sorts to the first, second, and third.
The display signal is output to the display 9 of the shelf of the retail store where the sorting of the sorting shelf rows 11 to 14 needs to be performed.

The control device 2 as described above can be used as a terminal of the host computer C shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. In this case, the host computer C and the control device 2 are connected by a communication line L via a modem MO, and the host computer C controls the number of orders for each product type for each retail store (sorting destination) before starting the sorting operation. The data is output to the device 2. If such a system is adopted, it becomes possible to send data to the sorting workplace without using a storage medium such as a floppy disk,
Quick data transfer is possible.

The display 9 displays each shelf R in the sorting shelf rows 11 to 14.
Is provided before each. FIG. 3 shows the display 9
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, the display 9 includes a horizontally long box-shaped casing 91, a lid 92 for closing a front opening of the casing 91, an electronic component 93 provided in the casing 91, and a lid 92. It is provided with the formed work instruction portion 94. The display 9 allows the work instructing unit 94 to pass through the passages 10a and 10b.
The shelf M is attached to an appropriate place of each shelf R (for example, a ceiling frame of the shelf R), so that the worker M can easily see the work instruction section 94.

The work instruction unit 94 includes a number display window 95 provided at the center of the lid 92, a sorting instruction display lamp 96 provided on the left of the number display window 95, and a number display window 95. Sorting complete switch 97 provided on the right side
And a coloring member (coloring means) 98 provided at an appropriate position on the surface side of the lid 92. The number display window 95 includes a first type number display window 95a on the right side for displaying the number of breads of one type, and a second type number display window 95b for displaying the number of breads of another type. This allows the worker M to simultaneously load two types of bread on the trolley and sort while walking along the passages 10a and 10b.

In the present embodiment, the coloring member 98 is
First type number display window 95a and second type number display window 95b
It is arranged between and. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal (liquid crystal) display (LCD) or a numerical display 7-segment LED is employed for the first type number display window 95a and the second type number display window 95b, and the pan of the pan is provided by the LCD or LED. The number is displayed.

The sorting instruction display lamp 96 indicates that the worker M located at the sorting operation start position X has the bar code reader 3a.
Thus, the light is turned on before the start of the sorting operation in which two kinds of bread are input. This sorting instruction indicator light 96
The shelf R on which the sorting operation is to be performed is displayed by the lighting of. Therefore, the worker M sorts bread only on the lit shelf R with the lighting of the sorting instruction indicator light 96 as a guide.

The coloring member 98 is capable of switching the color between red and blue. In this embodiment, a light emitting diode (LED) is employed. The coloring member 98 includes a red coloring member 98a that emits red and a blue coloring member 98b that emits blue, and is selectively colored so as to have a different color from the shelf R whose sorting destination is different. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the first row first shelf R11
And two shelves R of the first row and the second shelf R12 are colored with a red coloring body (things that are colored are shown in black, and those that are not colored are shown in white. These two shelves R are of the same sorting destination, and the three shelves R of the first row third shelf R13 to the first row fifth shelf R15 are colored with a blue coloring body. I have. Thus, the worker M can easily identify that these three shelves R belong to another sorting destination different from the above two shelves.

When a plurality of shelves R are set as the same sort destination, a data flow (a flow of data processing) is performed in these shelves R. Only the sorting instruction display lamp 96 of the shelf R on the most upstream side of the column R in the sixth row is sequentially lit (the lit one in FIG. 1 is shown in black). The number display window 95 of the first indicator 9 of the data flow in the number display window 95 of the same sorting destination is displayed only in the number display window 95 of the same sorting destination.

Therefore, the worker M performs the sorting work while walking the first passage 10a starting from the sorting work start position X. For example, the sorting instruction display lamp is provided for the first first row, sixth shelf. Since the light 96 and the coloring member 98 are not turned on, the worker M can recognize that the bread does not need to be sorted on the shelf R16.

Then, when approaching the fifth shelf R15 in the first row, the blue coloring body 98b is lit, and the first color bar 98b is turned on.
Row 4th shelf R14, 1st row 3rd shelf R1 next to it
3, the blue coloring member 98b is lit, and among the shelves R15 to R13, the shelf R1 on the most upstream side of the data flow.
By illuminating the third indicator light 96, it can be recognized that these shelves belong to the same sorting destination. Then, "0" is displayed in the first type number display window 95a of the first row third shelf R13, and "63" is displayed in the second type number display window 95b. In the sorting operation of these three shelves R, the worker M does not need to sort the first kind of bread on the three shelves R of the first row, third shelf R13 to the first row, fifth shelf R15. , It can be recognized that it is sufficient to sort only the bread of the second kind into these three shelves R so that the total is "63". Then, the worker M sorts the bread of the second kind into the third to fifth shelves R13 to R15 in the first row. Specifically, bread is first loaded into the shelf on which the instruction indicator light 96 is lit, that is, the shelf Rij (in this case, the third shelf R13 in the first row) on the most upstream side of the data flow, and the shelf is loaded with the bread. When they become full, the shelves ij (in this case, the fourth to fifth shelves R14 to R15 in the first row in this case) are sequentially loaded.

Next, the worker M recognizes that the two shelves R11 and R12 are the same sorting destination by illuminating the red coloring body 98a for the first row first and second shelves R11 and R12. Since “25” and “80” are displayed in the first type number display window 95a and the second type number display window 95b, respectively, the bread of the first type is “25”,
“80 pieces” of bread of the second varieties are in the first row, first and second shelf R1
1, R12.

Although the sorting operation has been described with reference to the first sorting shelf row 11 as an example, the second to fourth sorting shelf rows 1 have been described.
Similar operations are performed for 2 to 14.

The sorting completion switch 97 is pressed when the sorting operation is completed on each shelf R. As a result of this pressing operation, the sorting instruction display lamp 96 is turned off, thereby indicating that the sorting operation for the shelf R is completed. When a plurality of shelves R are set for the same sorting destination,
The sorting instruction indicator lamp 96 is turned off when the sorting completion switch 97 of the display 9 which is numerically displayed in the number display window 95 is pressed. However, the quantity display by the number display window 95 and the lighting of the red coloring body 98a or the blue coloring body 98b are continued until one round of sorting work is completed, and the control device at the time of completion of one round of sorting work. The light is turned off by a predetermined input operation for No. 2.

The operation of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, prior to the manufacture of bread, order data received from a retail store is input from the input / output device 4a to the control device 2, and the total number of breads of each type is totaled in the control device 2 and the input / output device 4a outputs the quantity for each product type. In a bread manufacturing plant, bread is manufactured based on the quantity for each variety. Then, the produced bread is sorted by two varieties, and the work start position X in the sorting shelf row is sorted.
The sorting work is started.

On the other hand, the number of bread types for each retail store is stored in the storage means 6, and a shelf R corresponding to each retail store is allocated. It is a rule that one shelf R is assigned to one retail store regardless of the variety and the number of shelves. However, if the number of shelves R is too large to be sufficient for one shelf R as in a large-scale retail store Is assigned a plurality of shelves R for the retail store. Which retail store (sorting destination) is assigned to which shelf R is calculated by the control device 2, and the calculation result is stored in the storage means 6.

In the sorting operation, first, the worker M mounts the two types of bread carried to the sorting operation start position X on a predetermined cart or the like, and uses the bar code reader 3a to sort the bread on the cart. The type of bread to be sorted is read from the barcode affixed to the packaging or bread container and input to the control device 2. Then, each sorting shelf row 11, 1
In steps 2, 13, and 14, the sorting instruction indicator lamp 96 of the display 9 of the shelf R of the retail store that needs sorting is turned on (when a plurality of shelves R are set at one sorting destination, the most upstream side). Is turned on), and the number of distributions is displayed on the number display window 95 of the lit indicator 9. Thereafter, the worker M transports the bread from the sorting operation start position X toward the first passage 10a toward the upstream side (in the direction of the arrow), and the first and second sorting instruction indicator lamps 96 of the display 9 are lit. The number of breads displayed in the number display window 95 is distributed to the shelves R of the sorting shelf rows 11 and 12.

In this distribution, the number of breads displayed in the number display window 95 is distributed only to the shelves R in which the coloring members 98 are colored in the same color, and this has conventionally occurred frequently. Next sorter shelf R that should not be distributed
The inconvenience of erroneous distribution is surely prevented.
The worker M presses the sorting completion switch 97 every time distribution of bread to one sorting destination is completed. By doing so, the sorting instruction display lamp 96 is turned off, which indicates that the distribution of bread to this sorting destination has been completed.

Then, the distribution of the first and second sorting shelves 11 and 12 in which the sorting instruction display lamp 96 is lit to the shelves is completed, and the other ends of the first and second sorting shelves 11 and 12 are reached. Then, the worker M pushes the cart and moves to the second passage 10b,
In the same manner as described above, the bread sorting operation is performed on the third and fourth sorting shelf rows 13 and 14. The worker M has the third and fourth
When the bread sorting operation for the sorting shelf rows 13 and 14 is completed (the distribution completion signal is raised), the operation returns to the sorting operation start position X, and the input operation by the barcode reader 3a to the control device 2 for the next two kinds of bread is performed. After that, the bread is distributed while pushing the cart in the same manner as described above, and the same sort operation is repeated a predetermined number of times, so that the bread of a plurality of varieties is distributed on the shelves R divided for each sort destination by the number of orders. become. The bread sorted for each retail store is taken down from the shelf R and shipped for each retail store.

According to the present invention, as described in detail above, the indicator 9 provided corresponding to each shelf R is provided with the coloring member 98 composed of the red coloring member 98a and the blue coloring member 98b, and the red coloring member 98 is provided for each sorting destination. Since the coloring members 98a and the blue coloring members 98b are alternately colored, the worker M can sort the bread based on the coloring of the coloring members 98, and
Sorting errors can be reliably prevented.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory side view showing another embodiment of the sorting support device. The shelf R of this embodiment is used when the number of retail stores is large and the area of the sorting workplace cannot correspond to the number of retail stores.

That is, each shelf of the first sorting shelf row 11 is divided at intervals at which two or three bread containers P can be stacked, and each shelf of the first sorting shelf row 11 is formed into, for example, three tiers. Tier 1
1a, 11b, and 11c are allocated to retail stores, respectively. In addition, each stage 1 of the first sorting shelf row 11
A display 9 is provided in each of 1a, 11b and 11c, and the display 9 displays the number of sortings at each retail store. The first sorting shelf row 11 is assigned to a retail store where the sorting of bread is completed in two or three stages of bread containers P.

On the other hand, the second sorting shelf row 12 is formed of a roller conveyor 121, and a plurality of bread containers P for each retail store are placed on the roller conveyor 121. In other words, the bread conveyors P of the retail store, which are to be sorted and are to be stacked in 4 to 10 stages, are placed on the roller conveyor 121. In addition, the second sorting shelf row 12
The display 9 is provided in front of the placement position of the bread containers P, and the display 9 displays the number of sorted products for each retail store.

Next, the operation of the sorting shelf rows 11 and 12 will be described. When the sorting to all the retail stores is completed by the worker M, all the bread containers P on the roller conveyor 121 are sequentially conveyed to a shipping port (not shown) and shipped to each retail store. After that, each shelf 1 in the first sorting shelf row 11
The bread containers in a, 1b,..., 1n are transferred onto the roller conveyor 121 by the worker M, sequentially conveyed to the shipping port, and shipped to each retail store.

In this way, the retail stores with a small number of sorting are sorted by being assigned to the respective stages 11a, 11b, 11c of the shelves 1a, 1b,... Thus, sorting into a large number of retail stores can be performed without increasing the area.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but also includes the following contents.

(1) In the above embodiment, the color forming member 98 is composed of two color forming members, a red color forming member 98a and a blue color forming member 98b.
8 is not limited to being composed of two color formers, but a color former that selectively emits different colors may be employed.

(2) In the above embodiment, an LED is used as the coloring member 98, but a lamp (electric lamp) that emits light in a different color may be used instead of the LED.

(3) In the above embodiment, the LCD or LED is applied to the number display window 95.
Instead of the DE, a light emitting element such as a miniature miniature bulb may be arranged in a number of rows and columns, and a predetermined light emitting element may emit light to form a stippled character.

(4) In the above embodiment, the color forming member 98 has two colors (a red color forming member 98a and a blue color forming member 98a).
b) is adopted, but the coloring member 98 is not limited to two colors, and the red coloring member 98a is used.
For example, in addition to the blue color member 98b, a yellow color member or the like may be used, and three or more colors may be used. Then, if the third and subsequent color bodies are applied, for example, to display workers, the work sharing of a plurality of workers becomes clear, and even if a plurality of workers perform sorting work at the same time, Sorting errors can be prevented.

(5) In the above embodiment, one barcode reader 3a is employed for all the sorting shelves 11, 12, 13, and 14, but the present invention is not limited to this.
The present invention is not limited to the use of one barcode reader 3a for all the sorting shelf rows 11, 12, 13, and 14, but may employ the barcode reader 3a for each sorting shelf row. First sorting shelf row 11 and second sorting shelf row 12
It is possible to adopt various variations such as providing the barcode reader 3a for the third sorting shelf row 13 and the fourth sorting shelf row 14 and providing the barcode reader 3a for the third sorting shelf row 13 and the fourth sorting shelf row 14.

(6) In the above embodiment, a plurality of shelves R separated from each other are adopted as the sorting area. However, the present invention is limited to the case where the sorting area is the shelf R. For example, each passage 10a, 10b
The sorting area may be set by an area partitioned so as to place the sorting material on the left and right floors.

(7) In the above embodiment, bread is used as the sorting material. However, the present invention is not limited to bread as the sorting material, and may be confectionery. And may be noodles, or various other miscellaneous goods or articles.

[0061]

According to the sorting support apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, a sorting area row including a plurality of sorting areas for accommodating various sorts, and provided in correspondence with each sorting area, and A display for displaying the sort destination and the number of sorts is provided, and this display is provided with a coloring means for coloring the same color different from the others when the sort destination is the same in the adjacent sort area, When a plurality of sorting areas are assigned to one sorting destination, the indicators in the plurality of sorting areas corresponding to the sorting destination are colored in the same color different from those of the adjacent sorting destinations. Then, by distributing the number of sorts displayed on the display unit to the sort area of the same color as the color development, it is possible to change the color without having to worry about whether it is the left or right of the number display as in the past. Distinguish sorting area It allows, it is possible to reliably prevent the sorting mistakes.

According to the sorting support apparatus of the second aspect of the present invention, since the means for selectively coloring one of the two colors is adopted as the coloring means, the two colors are alternately colored. Thus, the sorting area of one sorting destination and the sorting area of another adjacent sorting destination can be clearly separated. Further, since each color forming means can be selectively formed into two colors, the cost of the color forming means can be reduced at a lower cost as compared with those which form three or more colors.

According to the sorting support device of the third aspect of the present invention, the coloring means is constituted by the first lamp emitting the first color and the second lamp emitting the second color. In the above sorting area, the lighting of the lamp is controlled so that the first lamp is turned on for one of the coloring means and the second lamp is turned on for the other coloring means, so that the sorting area for each sorting destination is color-coded. can do.

According to the sorting support device of the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the coloring means is constituted by a coloring element which selectively emits one of the first color and the second color, the sorting of the adjacent sorting destination is performed. In the gamut, the coloring area of each sorting destination is color-coded by controlling the coloring of the coloring elements so that one coloring element emits the first color and the other coloring means emits the second color. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating an embodiment of a sorting support device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a control system of the sorting support device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a display.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory side view showing another embodiment of the sorting support device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view in plan view of exciting a conventional sorting support device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Rij shelves 11 to 14 sorting shelves 2 control device 3 keyboard 3a barcode reader 4 display 4a input / output device 5 setting unit 6 storage means 7 extraction means 8 display control means 9 display 91 casing 92 lid 93 electronic components 94 work instructions Unit 95 Number display window 95a First type number display window 95b Second type number display window 96 Sorting instruction indicator lamp 97 Sorting complete switch 98 Coloring member (coloring means) 98a Red coloring body 98b Blue coloring body M Worker

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ───

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] August 20, 1998 (1998.8.2
0)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Full text

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Document Name] Statement

[Title of the Invention] Sorting support device

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sorting support device used for sorting a large variety of sorts into a large number of sorting destinations according to orders.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when sorting various kinds of bread or the like in accordance with an order at a plurality of retail stores (sorting destinations), a plurality of sorting shelves classified for each retail store are sandwiched between passages. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the worker places breads classified by type on a trolley and transports them to the above-mentioned sorting shelf row. In each sorting shelf.

[0003] That is, an operator needs to search for the corresponding product name from among the multiple product names described on the shipping slip, and read the number described in relatively small characters. The distribution takes a long time, and it is easy to make a mistake in reading or forgetting to take it. Therefore,
Workers are required to be skilled, and require time and effort to perform a final check of the number before shipping to a retail store.

For this reason, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a display 52 is provided on each of the sorting shelves 51, and a type is displayed on these displays 52 by a command from a controller 50 provided at one end of the sorting shelf row. A sorting support device that displays the required number of each is described in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-63196.

According to this sorting support apparatus, when the worker M sets the kind of bread using the controller 50, the sort is distributed to the display 52 provided in front of the sorting shelf 51 of the retail store which needs to be distributed. The number is displayed. Therefore, the worker M walks along the path between the sorting shelves along the arrow of FIG. 5 with the cart on which the bread is placed, and distributes the number of breads displayed on the respective indicators 52 to the sorting shelves 51. This makes it possible to eliminate inconveniences such as reading errors and forgetting to read.

[0006]

By the way, in the sorting support device described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 3-63196, the sorting shelf 51 divided for each retail store.
Is generally assigned one per store, but in the case of large retailers the volume is very large,
One sorting shelf 51 per store is not enough, so a plurality of sorting shelves 51 are allocated. In such a case, the same sorter name is written on each indicator of the plurality of sorting shelves 51, while the indicator 52 on one end side (upper side of the paper in the example of FIG. 5) of each row of shelves. (Indicated by A in FIG. 5)
Only the total number of the sorting destinations is displayed.

Accordingly, the worker M is required to display the number of display units 52 on the left side in the traveling direction in the outward path (the left side passage in FIG. 5) at the right end among a plurality of display units 52 of the same sorting destination. , The bread is sequentially distributed to the sorting shelf 51 and the sorting shelf 51 on the left side, and the display 52 on the right side in the traveling direction is the leftmost one of the plurality of displays 52 of the same sorting destination. , The bread must be distributed to the sorting shelf 51 and the sorting shelf 51 on the left side thereof in order.

On the return path (the right side path in FIG. 5), the operator must distribute bread to the sorting shelf 51 in a position completely opposite to that of the forward path.

Therefore, the worker always recognizes whether his or her position is on the outbound route or on the return route, and distributes that number of breads to either the left or right sorting shelf 51 of the display 52 on which the number is displayed. It must always be recognized with extreme caution, and it is a very cumbersome work, and for example, it must be distributed to the sorting shelf 51 on the right side but the sorting shelf 51 on the left side There is a problem that erroneous distribution such as distribution is likely to occur.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to surely prevent a sorting error, and thereby to ship an accurate quantity for each shipping destination. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sorting support device that can perform the sorting.

[0011]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sorting support apparatus provided with a sorting area row including a plurality of sorting areas for accommodating various sorts, and each sorting area. And an indicator for displaying the sort destination and the number of sorts. The display has a coloring means for coloring the same color different from the others when the sort destination is the same in an adjacent sorting area. It is characterized by doing.

According to the present invention, when a plurality of sorting areas are assigned to one sorting destination, the indicators of the plurality of sorting areas corresponding to the sorting destination are arranged so that their coloring means are adjacent to the sorting destination. Because the same color different from that of the color is produced, it is only necessary to distribute the sort of the number displayed on the display to the sort area of the same color as this color, and whether it is the left or right of the number display as in the past The sorting area can be distinguished by the difference in color without paying attention to mistakes, and sorting errors can be reliably prevented.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sorting support apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the coloring means is capable of selectively developing one of at least two colors. It is characterized by having.

According to the present invention, when a color developing means that can selectively produce two colors is employed, the color is changed alternately for each sorting destination and the coloring means is alternately colored, thereby providing one sorting destination. The sorting area is clearly separated from the sorting area of another adjacent sorting destination. Further, since each coloring means can be selectively colored into two colors, the cost of the coloring means can be reduced as compared with the coloring means having three or more colors.

In the case where color developing means capable of producing three or more colors is adopted, these colors can be used, for example, for distinguishing workers or varieties, whereby a large number of workers can use the colors. Simultaneous sorting and sorting of various types are possible, which is effective in realizing quick sorting work.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sorting support device according to the second aspect, wherein the coloring means includes a first lamp emitting a first color and a second lamp emitting a second color. And a lamp.

According to the present invention, in the sorting area of the adjacent sorting destination, the lamps of all necessary parts are turned on such that the first lamp is turned on for one coloring means and the second lamp is turned on for the other coloring means. Is performed, the sorting areas for all sorting destinations are color-coded.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sorting support apparatus according to the second aspect, wherein the color forming means includes a coloring element for selectively emitting one of the first color and the second color. It is characterized by comprising.

According to the present invention, in the sorting area of the adjacent sorting destination, the coloring control of the coloring elements such that one coloring element emits the first color and the other coloring means emits the second color. Is performed, the sorting area for each sorting destination requiring sorting is color-coded.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sorting support device according to the first aspect, wherein the indicator is provided with a sorting instruction indicator light for instructing a sorting operation in a sorting area by lighting. And a sorting completion switch for turning off the sorting instruction indicator light when the sorting operation is completed.

According to the present invention, by visually confirming the sorting instruction indicator lamp, when it is lit, the work area is a work area that requires sorting, and when it is off, the sorting area is sorted. Can be confirmed to be a completed work area. Then, every time the sorting operation is completed in the work area where the worker is currently working during the sorting operation, the sorting instruction indicator light that was turned on by operating the sorting completion switch is turned off, so that the working area is sorted. Whether or not the work area is required is always displayed without error, greatly contributing to reduction of sorting errors.

[0022]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory plan view showing an embodiment of a sorting support device according to the present invention. In this embodiment, the sorting support device is a bread (sorted item).
Has been applied to the sorting line. As shown in FIG.
A plurality of shipping ports E are provided at one end (upper side of the paper in the example shown in FIG. 1) of the sorting workplace, and a plurality of shelf rows ij are formed facing the shipping ports, and the shelf rows ij are formed.
A sorting line for performing a sorting operation is formed therebetween.
In the sorting line, four shelves Rij for sorting at each retail store are provided.
A first sorting shelf row (area row) 11, a second sorting shelf row 12, a third sorting shelf row 13, and a fourth sorting shelf row 14 arranged in a row.
Is provided.

In this embodiment, the first sorting shelf row 1
1, six shelves R of a first row first shelf R11 to a first row sixth shelf R16 are arranged, and a second sorting shelf row 12 has a second row first shelf R21 to a second row first shelf R16. Six shelves R of a sixth shelf R26 are arranged. The third sorting shelf row 13 includes
Six shelves R in row first shelf R31 to third row sixth shelf R36
Are arranged, and the fourth sorting shelf row 14 includes
Six shelves R in the fourth row, first shelf R41 to fourth row sixth shelf R46 are arranged.

A first passage 10a is provided between the first sorting shelf row 11 and the second sorting shelf row 12, and a second passage 10b is provided between the sorting shelf row 13 and the sorting shelf row 14. Is provided. Then, the worker M controls the control device 2 described later.
After the necessary input processing is performed, the first and second sorting shelf rows 11 and 1 start from the work start position X near the installation location of the control device 2 on the opposite side of the shipping port E, as indicated by the outline arrow.
After the operation of sorting the bread into No. 2, the operation of sorting the bread into the third and fourth sorting shelf rows 13 and 14 is performed.

A control device 2 comprising a microcomputer is provided at one end of the first and second sorting shelves 11 and 12 (at the lower part of the sheet of FIG. 1). The number of sorting is displayed on the display 9 to be sorted. The control device 2 includes a keyboard 3 for inputting various control data, a barcode reader 3a for inputting a kind of bread, a display 4 for outputting input data and storage data, and data from an order receipt. Input / output device 4 that outputs the total number of orders, the total number of unsorted items, and the total number of sorted items by printer
a.

The bar code reader 3a is used to input the kind of bread to be sorted from the bread manufacturing factory to the control device 2.
That is, a bar code is printed on the packaging bag or the container storing the bread (hereinafter, referred to as a bread container), and the bar code is printed on the bar code reader 3a.
Thus, the type of bread to be sorted is input to the control device 2 without inputting a key from the keyboard 3. The kind of bread to be sorted is set in the control device 2 by this input.

Next, an example of the configuration of the control system of the sorting support device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a control system of the sorting support device. As shown in this block diagram, the control system includes a type setting section 5 provided in the control device 2 and a storage section 6.
, Extraction means 7 and display control means 8.

In the present embodiment, the setting section 5
The barcode reader 3a is not limited to the barcode reader 3a, but may be input from the keyboard 3.

The storage means 6 stores a product for each retail store (sorting destination) which is preliminarily input via the input / output device 4a from a keyboard or a floppy device storing the contents of the order voucher based on an unillustrated order voucher. The number of types is stored.

The extracting means 7 extracts the number of sorts for each retail store according to the type set by the setting unit 5 from the storage contents of the storage means 6 and outputs the same to the display control means 8. When the number of breads to be sorted stored in the storage means 6 exceeds the capacity of one shelf 1, the extraction means 7 has a function of additionally securing the shelves 1 for the excess capacity. Have.

When the type is set by the setting unit 5, the display control means 8 counts the extracted number of sorts to the first, second, and third.
The display signal is output to the display 9 of the shelf of the retail store where the sorting of the sorting shelf rows 11 to 14 needs to be performed.

The control device 2 as described above can be used as a terminal of the host computer C shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. In this case, the host computer C and the control device 2 are connected by a communication line L via a modem MO, and the host computer C controls the number of orders for each product type for each retail store (sorting destination) before starting the sorting operation. The data is output to the device 2. If such a system is adopted, it becomes possible to send data to the sorting workplace without using a storage medium such as a floppy disk,
Quick data transfer is possible.

The display 9 displays each shelf R in the sorting shelf rows 11 to 14.
Is provided before each. FIG. 3 shows the display 9
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in this figure, the display 9 includes a horizontally long box-shaped casing 91, a lid 92 for closing a front opening of the casing 91, an electronic component 93 provided in the casing 91, and a lid 92. It is provided with the formed work instruction portion 94. The display 9 allows the work instructing unit 94 to pass through the passages 10a and 10b.
The shelf M is attached to an appropriate place of each shelf R (for example, a ceiling frame of the shelf R), so that the worker M can easily see the work instruction section 94.

The work instruction unit 94 includes a number display window 95 provided at the center of the lid 92, a sorting instruction display lamp 96 provided to the left of the number display window 95, and a number display window 95. Sorting complete switch 97 provided on the right side
And a coloring member (coloring means) 98 provided at an appropriate position on the surface side of the lid 92. The number display window 95 includes a first type number display window 95a on the right side for displaying the number of breads of one type, and a second type number display window 95b for displaying the number of breads of another type. This allows the worker M to simultaneously load two types of bread on the trolley and sort while walking along the passages 10a and 10b.

In the present embodiment, the coloring member 98 is
First type number display window 95a and second type number display window 95b
It is arranged between and. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal (liquid crystal) display (LCD) or a numerical display 7-segment LED is employed for the first type number display window 95a and the second type number display window 95b, and the pan of the pan is provided by the LCD or LED. The number is displayed.

The sorting instruction display lamp 96 indicates that the worker M located at the sorting work start position X has the bar code reader 3a.
Thus, the light is turned on before the start of the sorting operation in which two kinds of bread are input. This sorting instruction indicator light 96
The shelf R on which the sorting operation is to be performed is displayed by the lighting of. Therefore, the worker M sorts bread only on the lit shelf R with the lighting of the sorting instruction indicator light 96 as a guide.

The coloring member 98 is capable of switching the color between red and blue. In this embodiment, a light emitting diode (LED) is used. The coloring member 98 includes a red coloring member 98a that emits red and a blue coloring member 98b that emits blue, and is selectively colored so as to have a different color from the shelf R whose sorting destination is different. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the first row first shelf R11
And two shelves R of the first row and the second shelf R12 are colored with a red coloring body (things that are colored are shown in black, and those that are not colored are shown in white. These two shelves R are of the same sorting destination, and the three shelves R of the first row third shelf R13 to the first row fifth shelf R15 are colored with a blue coloring body. I have. Thus, the worker M can easily identify that these three shelves R belong to another sorting destination different from the above two shelves.

When a plurality of shelves R are set as the same sort destination, a data flow (a flow of data processing) is performed in the plurality of shelves R. Only the sorting instruction display lamp 96 of the shelf R on the most upstream side of the column R in the sixth row is sequentially lit (the lit one in FIG. 1 is shown in black). The number display window 95 of the first indicator 9 of the data flow in the number display window 95 of the same sorting destination is displayed only in the number display window 95 of the same sorting destination.

Therefore, the worker M performs the sorting operation while walking the first passage 10a starting from the sorting operation start position X. For example, the sorting instruction display lamp is provided for the first first row, sixth shelf. Since the light 96 and the coloring member 98 are not turned on, the worker M can recognize that the bread does not need to be sorted on the shelf R16.

Then, when approaching the fifth shelf R15 in the first row, the blue coloring member 98b is lit, and the first color bar 98b is turned on.
Row 4th shelf R14, 1st row 3rd shelf R1 next to it
3, the blue coloring member 98b is lit, and among the shelves R15 to R13, the shelf R1 on the most upstream side of the data flow.
By illuminating the third indicator light 96, it can be recognized that these shelves belong to the same sorting destination. Then, "0" is displayed in the first type number display window 95a of the first row third shelf R13, and "63" is displayed in the second type number display window 95b. In the sorting operation of these three shelves R, the worker M does not need to sort the first kind of bread on the three shelves R of the first row, third shelf R13 to the first row, fifth shelf R15. , It can be recognized that it is sufficient to sort only the bread of the second kind into these three shelves R so that the total is "63". Then, the worker M sorts the bread of the second kind into the third to fifth shelves R13 to R15 in the first row. Specifically, bread is first loaded into the shelf on which the instruction indicator light 96 is lit, that is, the shelf Rij (in this case, the third shelf R13 in the first row) on the most upstream side of the data flow, and the shelf is loaded with the bread. When they become full, the shelves ij (in this case, the fourth to fifth shelves R14 to R15 in the first row in this case) are sequentially loaded.

Next, the worker M recognizes that the two shelves R11 and R12 are the same sorting destination by illuminating the red coloring body 98a with respect to the first row first and second shelves R11 and R12. Since “25” and “80” are displayed in the first type number display window 95a and the second type number display window 95b, respectively, the bread of the first type is “25”,
“80 pieces” of bread of the second varieties are in the first row, first and second shelf R1
1, R12.

The sorting operation has been described with reference to the first sorting shelf row 11 as an example.
Similar operations are performed for 2 to 14.

The sorting completion switch 97 is pressed when the sorting operation is completed on each shelf R. As a result of this pressing operation, the sorting instruction display lamp 96 is turned off, thereby indicating that the sorting operation for the shelf R is completed. When a plurality of shelves R are set for the same sorting destination,
The sorting instruction indicator lamp 96 is turned off when the sorting completion switch 97 of the display 9 which is numerically displayed in the number display window 95 is pressed. However, the quantity display by the number display window 95 and the lighting of the red coloring body 98a or the blue coloring body 98b are continued until one round of sorting work is completed, and the control device at the time of completion of one round of sorting work. The light is turned off by a predetermined input operation for No. 2.

The operation of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, prior to the manufacture of bread, order data received from a retail store is input from the input / output device 4a to the control device 2, and the total number of breads of each type is totaled in the control device 2 and the input / output device 4a outputs the quantity for each product type. In a bread manufacturing plant, bread is manufactured based on the quantity for each variety. Then, the produced bread is sorted by two varieties, and the work start position X in the sorting shelf row is sorted.
The sorting work is started.

On the other hand, the number of bread varieties for each retail store is stored in the storage means 6, and a shelf R corresponding to each retail store is allocated. It is a rule that one shelf R is assigned to one retail store regardless of the variety and the number of shelves. However, if the number of shelves R is too large to be sufficient for one shelf R as in a large-scale retail store Is assigned a plurality of shelves R for the retail store. Which retail store (sorting destination) is assigned to which shelf R is calculated by the control device 2, and the calculation result is stored in the storage means 6.

In the sorting operation, first, the worker M mounts the two kinds of bread carried to the sorting operation start position X on a predetermined truck or the like, and uses the bar code reader 3a to remove the bread on the truck. The type of bread to be sorted is read from the barcode affixed to the packaging or bread container and input to the control device 2. Then, each sorting shelf row 11, 1
In steps 2, 13, and 14, the sorting instruction indicator lamp 96 of the display 9 of the shelf R of the retail store that needs sorting is turned on (when a plurality of shelves R are set at one sorting destination, the most upstream side). Is turned on), and the number of distributions is displayed on the number display window 95 of the lit indicator 9. Thereafter, the worker M transports the bread from the sorting operation start position X toward the first passage 10a toward the upstream side (in the direction of the arrow), and the first and second sorting instruction indicator lamps 96 of the display 9 are lit. The number of breads displayed in the number display window 95 is distributed to the shelves R of the sorting shelf rows 11 and 12.

In this distribution, the number of breads displayed in the number display window 95 is distributed only to the shelves R in which the coloring members 98 are colored in the same color. Next sorter shelf R that should not be distributed
The inconvenience of erroneous distribution is surely prevented.
The worker M presses the sorting completion switch 97 every time distribution of bread to one sorting destination is completed. By doing so, the sorting instruction display lamp 96 is turned off, which indicates that the distribution of bread to this sorting destination has been completed.

The distribution of the first and second sorting shelves 11 and 12 to which the sorting instruction indicator lamp 96 is lit is completed, and the other ends of the first and second sorting shelves 11 and 12 are reached. Then, the worker M pushes the cart and moves to the second passage 10b,
In the same manner as described above, the bread sorting operation is performed on the third and fourth sorting shelf rows 13 and 14. The worker M has the third and fourth
When the bread sorting operation for the sorting shelf rows 13 and 14 is completed (the distribution completion signal is raised), the operation returns to the sorting operation start position X, and the input operation by the barcode reader 3a to the control device 2 for the next two kinds of bread is performed. After that, the bread is distributed while pushing the cart in the same manner as described above, and the same sort operation is repeated a predetermined number of times, so that the bread of a plurality of varieties is distributed on the shelves R divided for each sort destination by the number of orders. become. The bread sorted for each retail store is taken down from the shelf R and shipped for each retail store.

According to the present invention, as described in detail above, the display members 9 corresponding to the respective shelves R are provided with the coloring members 98 including the red coloring members 98a and the blue coloring members 98b. Since the coloring members 98a and the blue coloring members 98b are alternately colored, the worker M can sort the bread based on the coloring of the coloring members 98, and
Sorting errors can be reliably prevented.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory side view showing another embodiment of the sorting support device. The shelf R of this embodiment is used when the number of retail stores is large and the area of the sorting workplace cannot correspond to the number of retail stores.

That is, each shelf of the first sorting shelf row 11 is divided at intervals at which two or three tiers of bread containers P can be stacked, and each shelf of the first sorting shelf row 11 is formed into, for example, three tiers. Tier 1
1a, 11b, and 11c are allocated to retail stores, respectively. In addition, each stage 1 of the first sorting shelf row 11
A display 9 is provided in each of 1a, 11b and 11c, and the display 9 displays the number of sortings at each retail store. The first sorting shelf row 11 is assigned to a retail store where the sorting of bread is completed in two or three stages of bread containers P.

On the other hand, the second sorting shelf row 12 is composed of a roller conveyor 121, and a plurality of bread containers P for each retail store are placed on the roller conveyor 121. In other words, the bread conveyors P of the retail store, which are to be sorted and are to be stacked in 4 to 10 stages, are placed on the roller conveyor 121. In addition, the second sorting shelf row 12
The display 9 is provided in front of the placement position of the bread containers P, and the display 9 displays the number of sorted products for each retail store.

Next, the operation of the sorting shelf rows 11 and 12 will be described. When the sorting to all the retail stores is completed by the worker M, all the bread containers P on the roller conveyor 121 are sequentially conveyed to a shipping port (not shown) and shipped to each retail store. After that, each shelf 1 in the first sorting shelf row 11
The bread containers in a, 1b,..., 1n are transferred onto the roller conveyor 121 by the worker M, sequentially conveyed to the shipping port, and shipped to each retail store.

As described above, the retail stores with a small number of sorting are sorted by being assigned to the respective stages 11a, 11b, 11c of the shelves 1a, 1b,... Thus, sorting into a large number of retail stores can be performed without increasing the area.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but includes the following contents.

(1) In the above embodiment, the color forming member 98 is composed of two color forming members, that is, a red color forming member 98a and a blue color forming member 98b.
8 is not limited to being composed of two color formers, but a color former that selectively emits different colors may be employed.

(2) In the above embodiment, an LED is used as the coloring member 98, but a lamp (electric lamp) that emits light of a different color may be used instead of the LED.

(3) In the above embodiment, the LCD or LED is applied to the number display window 95.
Instead of the DE, a light emitting element such as a miniature miniature bulb may be arranged in a number of rows and columns, and a predetermined light emitting element may emit light to form a stippled character.

(4) In the above embodiment, the color-forming member 98 has two colors (a red-colored member 98a and a blue-colored member 98a).
b) is adopted, but the coloring member 98 is not limited to two colors, and the red coloring member 98a is used.
For example, in addition to the blue color member 98b, a yellow color member or the like may be used, and three or more colors may be used. Then, if the third and subsequent color bodies are applied, for example, to display workers, the work sharing of a plurality of workers becomes clear, and even if a plurality of workers perform sorting work at the same time, Sorting errors can be prevented.

(5) In the above embodiment, one barcode reader 3a is employed for all the sorting rack rows 11, 12, 13, and 14, but the present invention
The present invention is not limited to the use of one barcode reader 3a for all the sorting shelf rows 11, 12, 13, and 14, but may employ the barcode reader 3a for each sorting shelf row. First sorting shelf row 11 and second sorting shelf row 12
It is possible to adopt various variations such as providing the barcode reader 3a for the third sorting shelf row 13 and the fourth sorting shelf row 14 and providing the barcode reader 3a for the third sorting shelf row 13 and the fourth sorting shelf row 14.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of shelves R separated from each other are employed as the sorting area. However, the present invention is limited to the case where the sorting area is the shelf R. For example, each passage 10a, 10b
The sorting area may be set by an area partitioned so as to place the sorting material on the left and right floors.

(7) In the above embodiment, bread is employed as a sorting product. However, the present invention is not limited to bread as a sorting product, and may be confectionery. And may be noodles or various other miscellaneous goods or articles.

[0063]

According to the sorting support apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention, a sorting area row including a plurality of sorting areas for accommodating various sorts, and provided in correspondence with each sorting area, and A display for displaying the sort destination and the number of sorts is provided, and this display is provided with a coloring means for coloring the same color different from the others when the sort destination is the same in the adjacent sort area, When a plurality of sorting areas are assigned to one sorting destination, the indicators in the plurality of sorting areas corresponding to the sorting destination are colored in the same color different from those of the adjacent sorting destinations. Then, by distributing the number of sorts displayed on the display unit to the sort area of the same color as the color development, it is possible to change the color without having to worry about whether it is the left or right of the number display as in the past. Distinguish sorting area It allows, it is possible to reliably prevent the sorting mistakes.

According to the sorting support apparatus of the second aspect of the present invention, since the means for selectively coloring one of the two colors is adopted as the coloring means, the two colors are alternately colored. Thus, the sorting area of one sorting destination and the sorting area of another adjacent sorting destination can be clearly separated. Further, since each color forming means can be selectively formed into two colors, the cost of the color forming means can be reduced at a lower cost as compared with those which form three or more colors.

According to the sorting support device of the third aspect of the present invention, the coloring means comprises the first lamp emitting the first color and the second lamp emitting the second color. In the above-mentioned sorting area, the first lamp is turned on for one coloring means and the second lamp is turned on for the other coloring means, so that the sorting area for each sorting destination is color-coded. can do.

According to the sorting support device of the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the coloring means is constituted by a coloring element that selectively emits one of the first color and the second color, the sorting of the adjacent sorting destination is performed. In the gamut, the coloring area of each sorting destination is color-coded by controlling the coloring of the coloring elements so that one coloring element emits the first color and the other coloring means emits the second color. Can be.

According to the sorting support device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the sorting operation is completed by providing the sorting instruction indicator lamp for instructing the sorting work in the sorting area by turning on the indicator separately from the coloring means. A sorting completion switch is provided to turn off the sorting instruction indicator light.When the sorting indicator indicator light is visually checked, if it is lit, the work area is a work area that requires sorting and is turned off. If so, it can be confirmed that the work area has been sorted. Then, every time the sorting operation is completed in the work area where the worker is currently working at the time of the sorting operation, the sorting instruction indicator light that was turned on by operating the sorting completion switch is turned off, so that the working area is sorted. Whether or not the work area is required is always displayed without error, which can greatly contribute to reduction of sorting errors.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating an embodiment of a sorting support device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of a control system of the sorting support device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a display.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory side view showing another embodiment of the sorting support device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view in plan view of exciting a conventional sorting support device.

[Description of Signs] Rij Shelf 11-14 Sorting Shelf Row 2 Controller 3 Keyboard 3a Barcode Reader 4 Display 4a Input / Output Device 5 Setting Unit 6 Storage Means 7 Extraction Means 8 Display Control Means 9 Display 91 Casing 92 Cover 93 Electronic parts 94 Work instruction part 95 Number display window 95a First type number display window 95b Second type number display window 96 Sorting instruction indicator lamp 97 Sorting complete switch 98 Coloring member (coloring means) 98a Red coloring body 98b Blue coloring body M Work Person

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A sorting area column comprising a plurality of sorting areas for accommodating various sorts, and a display provided for each sorting area and displaying a sort destination and the number of sorts. And a display supporting device for displaying the same color different from the others when the destination is the same in an adjacent sorting area. 2. The color forming means according to claim 2, wherein
2. The sorting assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the sorting assisting device can develop any one of the colors. 3. The first color developing means according to claim 1, wherein said first color developing means forms a first color.
The sorting support device according to claim 2, further comprising a lamp and a second lamp that emits a second color. 4. The sorting assisting device according to claim 2, wherein said coloring means is provided with a coloring element which selectively emits one of a first color and a second color.