JP2003137409A - Picking equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a picking equipment capable of selecting sorting area and capable of improving the sorting efficiency of the equipment. SOLUTION: A clip 44 displaying a numeral for specifying a sorting address is fitted to each collected container 36 moving on a line, and a unit work range S of a worker is set among several adjacent sections 6 of a picking shelf 1, and a picking work range U is formed of the several adjacent unit work range S, and a throw-in side display 51 for displaying a numeral is provided along the line per each unit work range S. In the unit work range S, a first picking method for doing the picking work between the moving collecting container 36 and the section 6 within the unit work range S, in which the same numeric with the numeric displayed in the chip 44 fitted to the container 36 is displayed in the throw-in side display 51, and a second picking method for doing the picking work in the picking work range U can be carried out and switched over one another.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a picking equipment capable of sorting articles for each sorting destination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the above-mentioned conventional picking equipment, buckets (collection containers) for collection of each sorting destination (user or store) are conveyed by a conveyor of a collection line while storing articles in the buckets. From each front of the shelf (picking shelf), the worker transfers the articles according to the display (picking quantity, etc.) on the front indicator provided for each front to collect the articles for each sorting destination. I've been told.

Further, an operator's sorting area (picking area) consisting of a plurality of adjacent frontages of the storage shelves is set in advance, and the operator can tact the buckets sent by the sorting line conveyor in each sorting area. Items are transferred according to the display on the frontage display, and when the transfer of all the products in the frontage of the sorting area processed by the worker is completed, the completion button is pressed to notify the end of picking and the next bucket by the conveyor. I'm trying to wait for the arrival.

[0004]

However, the conventional picking equipment has the following problems because the sorting area (picking area) is fixed. 1. When a worker finishes sorting his / her sorting area early, he / she has to wait until the next bucket arrives. The efficiency was decided, which was a cause of reducing the sorting efficiency. 2. It was difficult to secure workers because it was necessary to arrange workers according to the number of sorting areas.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a picking equipment capable of changing the picking method according to the skill level of the operator and the number of persons to be secured, and capable of maintaining / improving the sorting efficiency of the equipment.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention has a plurality of frontages for accommodating articles, and picking articles for each frontage. Is provided with a picking shelf for providing a frontage display means for displaying information of the frontage and a frontage work end input means for operating the picking work of the frontage. It is a picking facility that puts an article into a container that is moved above and performs a picking operation that operates the front end work end input means at the end of this putting work, and assigns a sorting destination to each container that moves on the line. A container display means for displaying a specific code is attached, and a unit work range of an operator who performs the picking work from a plurality of predetermined adjacent frontages of the picking shelf. And a work range display means for displaying the code is provided for each unit work range, and the worker can move the container to the container display means attached to the container in the unit work range. A first picking method for performing the picking work with the frontage in the unit work range displayed on the work range display means with the same reference sign, and a picking work in a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges In the picking work range, the worker forms a range, and the same code as that displayed on the container moving means and the container display means attached to this container is displayed on the work range display means. A second picking method for performing the picking work with the frontage within the unit work range is configured to be executable, and these picking methods can be switched. That has been made is characterized in.

According to the above configuration, the first picking method and the second picking method can be switched. In the first picking method, the worker executes the picking work in the unit work range, and in the second picking method. The worker executes the picking work in the picking work range formed by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges. Therefore, one of the picking methods can be selected according to the skill level of the worker and the number of people to secure.

In each picking operation, a unit work range (first picking system) in which the same code as the code displayed on the container to be moved and the container display means attached to this container is displayed on the work range display means Or the frontage within the picking work range (second picking method).

The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein for each unit work range, work range work completion input means to be operated at the end of the picking work of the unit work range is provided. The second picking method is characterized in that the next container is displayed in the picking work range by operating any one work range work completion input means within the picking work range.

According to the above construction, in the second picking method, by operating any one work range work completion input means within the picking work range, the container to be moved next to the picking work range is displayed. Be seen.

The invention according to claim 3 has a plurality of frontages for accommodating articles, and frontage display means for displaying information of articles to be picked for each frontage and frontages operated by picking work of the frontages. A picking shelf provided with work completion input means is provided, and articles are loaded from each front of the picking shelf according to the frontage display means into a container that is moved along a line along the picking shelf. A picking facility for performing a picking operation for operating the front end work end inputting means, wherein each of the containers moving on the line is provided with a container displaying means for displaying a code for specifying a sorting destination, and a predetermined picking shelf is provided. Work for setting the unit work range of the worker who performs the picking work from a plurality of adjacent frontages and displaying the code for each unit work range Surrounding display means is provided, and the worker displays, in the unit work range only, the container that is moved and the same code as that displayed on the container display means attached to the container on the work range display means. A third picking method for performing the picking work with the frontage within the unit work range that has been set, the worker moving in the unit work range, and displaying on the container display means attached to the container. The same code as that used for performing the picking work with the frontage within the unit work range displayed on the work range display means, and at the end of the picking work is displayed on the container display means attached to the container When the same code as the displayed code is displayed on the work range display means of the unit work range adjacent to the downstream of the line, it is adjacent to the downstream of this line. Fourth picking scheme is executable configured to perform the picking operation in the unit working range, it is characterized in that these picking method is configured to be switchable.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to switch between the third picking method and the fourth picking method, so that any one of the picking methods can be selected according to the skill level of the worker and the number of persons to be secured. In the third picking method, the worker performs the picking work only in the unit work range, and in the fourth picking method, the worker performs the picking work in the unit work range and is attached to the container at the end of the picking work. When the same code as the code displayed on the container display means is displayed on the work range display means of the unit work range adjacent to the downstream of the line, the picking work is executed in the unit work range adjacent to the downstream of the line. . This picking work is performed between the container to be moved and the frontage within the unit work range displayed on the work range display means, which is the same as the code displayed on the container display means attached to this container. .

The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges form a picking work range for a picking operator, and the picking work range is defined by the picking work range. A third expanded picking method that executes the third picking method is configured to be executable, and the third expanded picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method are switchable. It is a feature.

According to the above configuration, the third enlarged picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method can be switched, so that one of the picking methods is selected according to the skill level of the worker and the number of persons to be secured. can do. In the third extended picking method, the worker performs the picking work in the picking work range formed by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges, and in the third picking system, the worker performs the picking work only in the unit work range. When the fourth picking method is performed, the worker performs the picking work in the unit work range, and at the end of the picking work,
When the same code as the code displayed on the container display means attached to the container is displayed on the work range display means of the unit work range adjacent to the line downstream, picking is performed in the unit work range adjacent to the line downstream. Do the work.

The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claim 3, wherein a picking work range is formed by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges, and the third picking is performed in this picking work range. A third expanding picking method for executing a method and a fourth expanding picking method for executing the fourth picking method within the picking work range, and the third expanding picking method and the fourth expanding picking method. And the third picking method and the fourth picking method are switchable.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to switch between the third expansion picking method, the fourth expansion picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method. The picking method can be selected. In the third enlarged picking method, the worker performs the picking work within a picking work range formed by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges,
In the fourth enlarged picking method, the worker performs the picking work within the picking work range, and at the end of the picking work, the same sign as the sign displayed on the container display means attached to the container is adjacent to the downstream side of the line. When it is displayed on the work range display means of the picking work range to be executed, the picking work is executed in the unit work range of the picking work range adjacent to the downstream of this line,
In the picking method, the worker performs the picking work only in the unit work range, in the fourth picking method, the worker performs the picking work in the unit work range, and at the end of the picking work, the container attached to the container When the same code as the code displayed on the display means is displayed on the work range display means of the unit work range adjacent to the line downstream, the picking work is executed in the unit work range adjacent to the line downstream.

The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 3, wherein a picking work range is formed by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges, and the third picking is performed in this picking work range. A third expansion picking method for executing a method, a fourth expansion picking method for executing the fourth picking method within the picking work range, a combination of two of the third picking method, and the fourth picking method. The picking method is configured to be executable, and these two picking methods are configured to be switchable.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to execute the picking method of two combinations of the third expanding picking method, the fourth expanding picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method, and these two picking methods. Can be switched.

Further, the invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the work to be operated for each unit work range at the end of the picking work in the unit work range. Range work completion input means is provided, and in the third expansion picking method or the fourth expansion picking method,
By operating any one work range work completion input means within the picking work range, the next container is displayed in the picking work range.

According to the above construction, in the third expansion picking system or the fourth expansion picking system, the operation is moved to the picking work range by operating any one work range work completion input means within the picking work range. Display of incoming containers is performed.

The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the printing is issued by a sorting destination display means for specifying a sorting destination at the end of the line. Means is provided, and the sorting destination display means is attached to the container at the end of the line.

According to the above construction, the sorting destination display means for specifying the sorting destination is attached to the container at the end of the line.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic layout view of a picking facility according to an embodiment of the present invention. Basically, a storage line A in which articles to be collected are stored and a store (an example of a sorting destination) for ordering the articles , A collection line B for sequentially advancing a collection container that stores picked articles, supplies the container to be collected from the upstream side of the collection line B, and attaches a clip (details will be described later). )
There is provided a setup zone C at the head of the line for carrying out the above, a normal picking work zone D for picking articles in the collection container for each store, and a quantity inspection zone E for inspecting and packing the quantity. The article is, for example, a carton unit of "cigarette". "Storage Line A" First, the storage line A will be described. The storage line A is composed of sorting shelves G arranged in the picking work zone D.

The sorting shelf G is, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3,
The picking shelf 1 is composed of a frontage display means, a frontage indicator (also an informing means) 2 which is a frontage work end input means, and a cardboard No. indicator 14 which are attached to the picking shelf 1. "Picking Shelf 1" As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the picking shelf 1 has a plurality of racks (three racks in the figure) that are formed from a fluidized rack and are inclined forward, and each rack 3 Each has a plurality of frontages (frontages for storing articles) for storing a storage container 5 in which articles (cigarettes in carton units) 4 are stored.
6 is formed, a roller conveyor 7 is provided for each frontage 6, and a support 8 for supporting the storage container 5 in an obliquely forward posture is provided at the front end of the lowermost roller conveyor 7, and another roller conveyor 7 is provided. A stopper 8A is provided at the front end of the. With this configuration, the necessary article 4 is taken out from the storage container 5 locked by the support tool 8 or the stopper 8A,
When the storage container 5 becomes empty, the next storage container 5 comes out to the front by removing the storage container 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the roller conveyor 7 changes the roller pitch for each rack 3.

In the frontage 6 of the lower stage, the opening of the storage container 5 is erected so that the long side of the storage container 5 is arranged as the front surface. The storage container 5 is arranged with its side facing down, and the opening 6 of the storage container 5 is oriented laterally at the frontage 6 of the upper stage, and the short side of the storage container 5 is disposed downward. The two containers are arranged so that they are vertically aligned. Thus, the frontage 6 is arranged vertically and horizontally (direction along the collection line B), and at least the left and right upper stages 2,
It is arranged so as to be separable left and right by the frontage 6 of the middle tier 1 and the lower tier 1.
The frontage 6 forms a minimum unit work range {hereinafter, referred to as a unit work range or column; an example of a unit work range} S of a worker who performs a sorting work. For each rack 3 of the "frontage indicator 2" picking shelf 1, a power supply line 9 is provided on the front surface of the rack 3 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4B.
An indicator rail 11 composed of a signal line 10 and a signal line 10 is laid, and the frontage indicator 2 for transmitting and receiving a signal is supplied from the indicator rail 11 to the indicator rail 11 for each frontage 6.
Is attached so that it can slide and move freely. The frontage indicator 2 is a two-digit digital indicator (an example of frontage indicator) 12 indicating the number of articles 4 to be picked up, and a display / completion button which also serves as a display lamp and a button switch for indicating that there is a picking operation. (Example of frontage work end input means) 13. [Cardboard No. indicator 14] On the upper front surface of the picking shelf 1, for each unit work range S, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4A, a cardboard No. indicator (an example of work range display means) 14 are provided. This cardboard No. indicator 14
Is formed from a digital display 15 which displays a two digit number. "Collection line B" Next, the collection line B will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 5, and FIG. 8, the collection line B is basically a picking conveyor (an example of a line provided along a picking shelf) 26 and above the picking conveyor 26. The storage container 5 which is empty and includes a free roller conveyor (free transportation means; a transportation means that does not have a driving means for automatically transporting articles)
A conveyor 32 for returning an empty container on which is mounted, and a front rack 33, which is a temporary stand, is arranged in the vicinity of the picking conveyor 26 independently of each other. "Picking conveyor (collecting conveyor) 26" The picking conveyor 26 is arranged along the storage line A, and is formed in the zone C, the roller driving conveyor 27 and the storage conveyor 28 downstream thereof, and the zones D and E. With the free conveyance means formed across, the worker H is inclined toward the worker H so that the worker 4 can easily put the product 4 into a collection container (an example of a container for storing the product that is moved on the line) 36. It is composed of a free conveyor 37 and a guide roller 38 provided so as not to drop the collection container 36 due to the inclination. The collection container 36 is formed of cardboard (first container). "Front rack 33" The front rack 33 is disposed between the picking conveyor 26 and the empty container returning conveyor 32 at a height approximately at the line of sight of the operator H, and the display rail 11 is laid on the front surface thereof. There is. Further, the front rack 33 is used as a temporary storage stand for the articles 4 and empty collection containers 36. "Cardboard insertion display" On the roller drive conveyor 27 in the setup zone C, and the display rail of the front rack 33
11 above, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
A cardboard insertion indicator 41, which is supplied with power from 11 and transmits and receives signals, is slidably provided.

As shown in FIG. 6, the cardboard throw-in display 41 is composed of four 3-digit digital displays 42 and a display / completion button 43 which also serves as a display lamp and a button switch. The type of the collection container 36 (normal size cardboard or half cardboard) is displayed on the digital display 42.
Then, consecutive numbers set in order in each collection container 36 are displayed. The half corrugated cardboard is an example of the second container, and the storage capacity of the articles in the second container is approximately half the storage capacity of the articles in the first container.

In the setup zone C, as shown in FIG. 5B, the collection container 36 displayed on the digital display 42.
The four collection containers 36 of the above types are loaded, and the upper lid (worker side) of the collection container 36 is stopped by a clip (an example of container display means) 44 so as not to close during transportation. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, each clip 44 is pre-assigned with consecutive numbers (an example of a code for specifying a sorting destination), and the consecutive numbers of clips 44 displayed on the digital display 42 are selected. Can be installed. "Injection side indicator" On the indicator rail 11 of the front rack 33 in the normal picking zone D, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a power supply is supplied from the display rail 11 and a closing-side display (an example of work range display means) 51 for transmitting and receiving signals is slidably opposed to each unit work range S of the picking shelf 1. Is provided. This input side indicator
51 is a clip of the collection container 36 as shown in FIG. 4 (c).
2-digit digital display for displaying the number displayed on 44
52, and a display / completion button (an example of work range work completion input means with a notification display means) 53 that also functions as a display lamp and a button switch for notifying the end of the picking up work of the unit work range S. "Display side indicator""Labelprinter""List issuing printer" On the indicator rail 11 of the front rack 33 in the quantity inspection zone E, power is supplied from the indicator rail 11 as shown in FIG. A closing-side display 55 for transmitting and receiving signals is provided slidably. This input side indicator 55
As shown in FIG. 9, is a two-digit digital display 56 for displaying the number displayed on the clip 44 of the collection container 36 and the number of articles 4 in the collection container 36 that should be collected. A two-digit digital display 58 for inspecting that displays, an indicator lamp for notifying the execution of the inspection work, a display / completion button 59 that also serves as a button switch for inputting good inspection, the inspection result,
NG button switch 60 to operate when the quantities do not match
Are formed from.

On the front rack 33 in the quantity inspection zone E, a shipping label (an example of sorting display means) is provided.
A label printer (an example of a printing unit) 61 that issues a list and a list issuing printer 62 that issues a sorting detail list when the NG button switch 60 is operated are provided.

The present picking equipment is constructed so that one of the four picking methods can be selected to execute the picking work. The four picking methods will be briefly described (details will be described later).

"First picking system" (an example of the first picking system and the third picking system in the claims) In the unit work range S, the collection container 36 to which the worker is moved, and the collection container 36 attached to this container The same number as the number displayed on the clip 44 is displayed on the input side indicator 55 and the cardboard
A method of picking an article 4 with the frontage 6 within the unit work range S displayed on the No. indicator 14.

"Second picking method" (an example of the second picking method and the third enlarged picking method in the claims) As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of adjacent columns (three in the figure) (unit work range S) ) Forms a picking work range U, and in this picking work range U, the same number as the number displayed on the collection container 36 to which the worker is moved and the clip 44 attached to this container 36 is the input side. A method of performing picking work for an article 4 between the display 55 and the frontage 6 in the picking work range U displayed on the cardboard number display 14.

"Third picking system" (an example of the fourth picking system in the claims) In the unit work range S, the collection container 36 to which the worker is moved and the clip 44 attached to this container are displayed. The same numbers as the numbers displayed on the input side display 55 and cardboard
The picking work of the article 4 is performed between the front end 6 and the frontage 6 in the unit work range S displayed on the No. indicator 14, and at the end of the picking work, the clip 44 attached to the collection container 36
When the same number as the number displayed on the line is displayed on the input side indicator 55 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 of the unit work range S adjacent to the line downstream, the unit work range S adjacent to the line downstream is displayed. The method of performing the picking work subsequently in step 1.

"Fourth picking system" (an example of the fourth enlarged picking system in the claims) In the picking work range U, a collection container 36 to which an operator is moved and a clip attached to the container 36
The number same as the number displayed on 44 performs the picking work of the article 4 between the loading side display 55 and the frontage 6 in the picking work range U displayed on the cardboard No. display 14.
At the end of this picking work, the same number as the number displayed on the clip 44 attached to the collection container 36 indicates the pick-up side indicator of the picking work range U adjacent to the line downstream.
55 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 indicate that the picking work is continuously performed in the picking work range U adjacent to the downstream side of the line.

A picking system selector 63 for selecting one of these four picking systems is provided. As shown in FIG. 10, the picking method selector 63 corresponds to four picking methods,
The display / selection buttons 64, 65, 66, 67 also function as a display lamp for notifying that the picking method is selected and a button switch for inputting selection of the picking method. "Control block" Fig. 1 is a control block diagram of the above configuration.
Shown in 1.

Reference numeral 71 is a control computer (an example of a controller; details will be described later) for inputting third sorting data, which will be described later, from the allocating device F (FIG. 26) composed of a higher-level computer. The label printer 61, the list issuing printer 62, the picking method selector 63, and a fourth list issuing printer 98, which will be described later, are connected to the computer 71, and a controller 72 (which will be described later in detail) composed of a computer is also connected to the computer 71. ing.

A roller drive conveyor 27 is connected to the controller 72, and a cardboard throw-in display 41 in the setup zone C and a normal picking zone D are further connected via a high-speed interface 73 and a signal line 10 of the display rail 11. The frontage indicator 2 corresponding to each frontage 6 and the cardboard No. for each unit work range S of the normal picking zone D.
The display 14 and the input-side display 51 are connected to the input-side display 55 of the quantity inspection zone E. Further, the high-speed interface 73 supplies power to these displays through the power supply line 9 of the display rail 11. Further, the controller 72 stores in advance the arrangement data of the frontage 6 of the picking shelf 1, the setting data of each unit work range S and the picking work range U. * Control computer 71 The function of the control computer 71 will be described.

The third sorting data, which is the shipping information that is input, is: -the data of the allocated article list (Fig. 32) -the data of the shipping list {Fig. 33 (a)}-the cardboard and half of which are required for the collection at each store Number of cardboard boxes {Fig. 33 (b)} ・ Shipping label data of the label printer 61 for each store (Fig. 3
4). "Issue of frontage item storage list" Based on the data (FIG. 32) of the allocation item list of the third sorting data, the frontage 6 of the picking shelf 1 for storing the goods 4 to be sorted is set and stored for each frontage 6. The frontage article storage list including the articles 4 is formed, and the data of the frontage article storage list is output to the fourth list issuing printer 98 to issue the frontage article storage list. The worker sets the storage container 5 storing the specified article 4 in each frontage 6 of the picking shelf 1 according to the frontage article storage list. Further, the data of the frontage article storage list is output to the controller 72. "Creation of control data" When the delivery information is entered, control data is created.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the shipping list data, the number of cardboard boxes and half cardboard boxes required for collection for each store, and the shipping label data of the label printer 61 for each store in the third sorting data. The data (sorting information) shown in FIG. 12 is the data of the items ordered by the store (the brand of cigarettes), the quantity (hereinafter referred to as the picking quantity), the number of corrugated cardboard and half corrugated cardboard, and the shipping label for each store of the sorting destination. Composed of.

First, consecutive numbers are added to the number of cardboards X ₂ and the number of half cardboards Y ₂ for each store in the sorting information shown in FIG. 12 to form a list of collection containers 36 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 13, No. 1 cardboard for store α, No. 2 cardboard and No. 3 half cardboard for store β, and No. 4 cardboard for store γ are required as the collection container 36. There is. Further, the list data of the collection container 36 is output to the controller 72.

From the brand of the cigarette to be picked and the data (brand) of the article 4 stored in each frontage 6 set in advance, the zone D for picking the cigarette of this brand is selected.
The row of the picking shelf 1 and the frontage 6 are obtained, and the picking quantity is set to the obtained frontage 6, and as shown in FIG. 14, a list including "store-row-frontage-picking quantity" is formed for each store. To do.

Then, the list of the collection container 36 is combined with this list, and as shown in FIG.
Specify o. to form a picking list. When storing in a plurality of cardboard boxes or half cardboard boxes, specify the next cardboard number when 50 cartons from the upstream are accumulated.

Next, from this picking list, as shown in FIG.
As shown in, for each frontage 6 of each row of the picking shelf 1,
Calculate the picking quantity for each cardboard No., and then find the total quantity of articles 4 to be picked for each cardboard No.
Form picking data. In FIG. 15, the first column, first column
From the frontage, it is shown that 5 pieces of No. 1 cardboard and 3 pieces of carton are put in No. 2 cardboard, and 40 pieces of carton are put in No. 1 cardboard. This picking data is output to the controller 72. “Issuance of Shipping Label by Label Printer 61” A shipping label to be attached to the collection container 36 that has arrived at the quantity inspection zone E is issued. That is, the list (FIG. 13) of the collection container 36 is searched by the cardboard No. of the arrived collection container 36 to obtain the store of the shipping destination (sorting destination), and the data of this store is output to the label printer 61. This will cause the shipping label to be issued. "Issue of NG sorting detail list by list issuing printer 62" As a result of inspection (described later) of the collection container 36 that has arrived at the quantity inspection zone E, it is determined to be defective, and an inspection defect signal including a cardboard No. described later. If you enter, the data that consists of the frontage 6 (brand) and the quantity of the picking list searched by the cardboard No. of the arriving collection container 36 will be output to the list issuing printer 62, and the NG sorting will be performed. Issue a detailed list. “Selecting Picking Method” One of the four picking methods selected by the picking method selector 63 is output to the controller 72. That is, the display / selection button 64 of the picking method selector 63,
The picking method of the most recently operated display / selection button 64, 65, 66, 67 out of 65, 66, 67 is output to the controller 72, and the most recently operated display / selection button 64, 65 , 66, 67 indicator lights. * Controller 72 The control blocks of the controller 72 are shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 16, the controller 72 has a setup zone controller 75 for controlling the cardboard throw-in display 41 in the setup zone C and the roller driving conveyor 27, and a normal picking control for controlling the normal picking work zone D. A unit 76 and a quantity inspection picking zone control unit 77 for controlling the input side display 55 of the quantity inspection zone E are provided. <Setup Zone Control Unit 75> The setup zone control unit 75 has the following functions.

Data for the list of the collection containers 36 shown in FIG. 13 is input to the setup zone control section 75 from the control computer 71. 1. First, the data of the first four collection containers 36 to be loaded, that is, the data of cardboard numbers 1 to 4 are taken out, and the type of cardboard of each data is confirmed. When the type is cardboard, it is 1 and when it is half cardboard, it is 2 The code is selected and is output together with the cardboard No. to each digital display 42 of the cardboard insertion display 41, and the lamp lighting signal is output to the display / completion button 43. According to the data shown in FIG. 13, 1 (type) -01 (N
o.), 1 (type) -02 (No.), 2 (type) -03 (N
o.), 1 (type) -04 (No.) data is output to the cardboard insertion display 41. 2. When the operation signal of the display / completion button 43 is input from the cardboard insertion display unit 41, the output to the digital display unit 42 is lost and erased, and the roller drive conveyor 27 is driven to 4
The collection container 36 of the box is cut out to the storage conveyor 28. The cut-out collection container 36 is conveyed to the entrance of the normal picking work zone D by the storage conveyor 28 and stored therein. 3. Take out the data of the next 4 boxes of the collection container 36, check the cardboard type of each data, select the code 1 when the type is cardboard, 2 when it is half cardboard, and display the cardboard number together with the cardboard No. It outputs to each digital display 42 of the device 41.

Thereafter, the above operations 2 and 3 are repeated until the stored data of the collection container 36 is completed. <Quantity Inspection Picking Zone Control Unit 77> The quantity inspection picking zone control unit 77 has the following functions.

The picking data shown in FIG. 15 is input to the quantity inspection picking zone control section 77 from the control computer 71. 1. When a sending signal (described later) including the above cardboard No. is input from the normal picking control unit 76, picking data is searched by this cardboard No. to obtain the total picking quantity, and then the cardboard No. is sent to the control computer 71. Output the cardboard No. to the cardboard No. digital display 56, display the total picked quantity to the carton number digital display 58, and display the lamp lighting signal /
The data is output to the completion button 59, the cardboard No. and the number of cartons for inspection are displayed on the input side display 55, and the display / completion button 59 is lit. 2. When the operation signal of the display / completion button 59 is input, the inspection good signal including the cardboard No. is output to the control computer 71, the display of the input side display 55 is erased, and the operation signal of the NG button 60 is output. Typing, cardboard N
An inspection failure signal including o. is output to the control computer 71, and the display on the input side display 55 is erased.

Thereafter, the above operations 1 and 2 are repeated each time a sending signal is input. <Normal picking controller 76> This normal picking controller
The above-mentioned picking data shown in FIG. 15 is input from the control computer 71 to 76, the data of the selected picking method is also input, and the data of the frontage article storage list (the data of the articles 4 stored in each frontage 6) is input. ) Is entered.

The normal (picking) control unit 76 uses the (selecting) picking method input from the control computer 71 as the first picking method and the third picking method in which the picking operation is executed for each unit work range (row) S. The column (unit work range) block shown in FIG. 17 is connected in the picking system, and the picking work range block shown in FIG. 18 in the second picking system and the fourth picking system in which the picking work is executed for each picking work range U. Are connected.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the case of the first picking method and the third picking method, the arrangement data of the frontage 6 of the picking shelf 1 in the normal picking work zone D and the data of the articles 4 stored in each frontage 6 are obtained. A row block is formed for each row of the picking rack 1 from the upstream side of the collection line B based on the data of the frontage article storage list and the setting data of the unit work range (row) S. This column block is composed of a column control memory 79 and a frontage control memory 80 respectively corresponding to the frontage indicators 2 of the four frontages 6 forming the column block, and is connected to the normal picking control unit 76. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, in the case of the second picking system and the fourth picking system, the arrangement data of the frontage 6 of the picking shelf 1 in the normal picking work zone D, the articles 4 stored in each frontage 6 are shown. A picking work range block is formed for each picking work range U of the picking shelf 1 from the upstream side of the collection line B based on the data (data of the frontage article storage list) and the setting data of the picking work range U. . This picking work range block comprises a picking work range control memory 81 and the frontage control memory 80 corresponding to the frontage indicators 2 of each of the 12 frontages 6 forming the picking work range block. It is connected to part 76.

The normal picking controller 76 has the following functions. 1. "Row-frontage-picking quantity for each cardboard No."
The picking quantity for each cardboard number is set in the frontage control memory 80 of each frontage 6 from the picking data consisting of. 2. “During picking work for each unit work range S” {“First
"Picking method" or "third picking method" (see FIG. 17)} It is determined whether or not there is picking for each cardboard number for each frontage 6 of each row from the picking quantity for each cardboard number, and each row control memory 79 Set the picking presence data consisting of "Cardboard No.-Number of frontage in the row with picking". In addition, the number of the column on which the final picking work is executed is obtained for each cardboard number and stored as the final column data.

"First Picking Method" And, in the case of the first picking method, when a column picking completion signal (described later) containing the cardboard No. of the completed work is inputted from the column control memory 79 of the last row of the line, the cardboard A flag for zone D picking final is added to the No. and stored, and a delivery signal including this cardboard No. is output to the quantity inspection zone control unit 77.

"Third Picking Method" In the case of the third picking method, a column picking completion signal including the cardboard No. for which the work is completed is issued from each column control memory 79 (described later).
If you enter, it will be judged based on the last row data whether the picking work for the collection container 36 of this cardboard No. is the last in this row.
The flag of zone D picking final is added to the No. and memorized, and then the cardboard N smaller than this cardboard No.
Check whether there is a collection container 36 that is not the final picking work in the collection container 36 of o. (downstream collection container 36),
When it does not exist, a delivery signal including this cardboard number is output to the quantity inspection zone control unit 77. If it exists, the output is interrupted and a cardboard N smaller than this cardboard No.
When the collection container 36 of o. is the final picking work and the sending signal is output to the quantity inspection zone control unit 77, it is subsequently output. 3. "At the time of picking work for each picking work range U"
{In case of "2nd picking method" or "4th picking method" (see FIG. 18)} Judgment of presence or absence of picking for each cardboard number for each frontage 6 of each picking work range U from the picking quantity for each cardboard number Then, in each picking work range control memory 81,
Set the picking presence / absence data consisting of "Cardboard No.-Number of frontage within picking work range with picking". Further, the number of the picking work range U in which the final picking work is executed is obtained for each cardboard number and stored as the final picking work range data.

[Second Picking Method] In the second picking method, a picking work range picking completion signal including a cardboard No. for which work has been completed from the picking work range control memory 81 of the final picking work range of the line (described later). ) Is input, the flag of zone D picking final is added to the cardboard No. and stored, and a sending signal including this cardboard No. is output to the quantity inspection zone controller 77.

"Fourth Picking Method" In the fourth picking method, when a picking work range picking completion signal (to be described later) including the cardboard No. of completed work is inputted from each picking work range control memory 81, this picking Based on the final picking work range data, it is determined whether or not the picking work to the collection container 36 of this cardboard number is the final in the work range. The cardboard container 36 with a cardboard number smaller than this cardboard number (downstream container 36)
Check if there is a collection container 36 that is not final for picking work, and if there is not, collect this cardboard No.
A sending signal including the above is output to the quantity inspection zone control unit 77. If it exists, the output is interrupted, and the collection container 36 with a cardboard number smaller than this cardboard number becomes the final picking work, and when the delivery signal is output to the quantity inspection zone control unit 77, it is subsequently output. <Column control memory 79 (FIG. 17)> The column control memory 79 is
The normal picking control unit 76 stores picking presence / absence data consisting of "cardboard No.-number of frontage in a row with picking". Then, the following operation is executed. 1. The cardboard No. with picking is obtained and stored from the picking presence / absence data stored in order from the smallest cardboard No. 2. "First picking method" And in the case of the first picking method, select the cardboard No. from number 1 in order,
The selected cardboard No. is displayed on the input side display 51 and cardboard N.
o. The cardboard No. is displayed by outputting to the digital displays 15 and 52 of the display 14, and an execution signal including the selected cardboard No. is output to each frontage control memory 80. In addition, according to the picking existence data, this selected cardboard No.
When there is no frontage 6 to be picked at, the indicator lamp of the input side display 51 is made to blink (or light).

In the "third picking method" or the third picking method, the "display interruption signal" (described later) is not input from the adjacent upstream row control memory 79, and the adjacent upstream row If you input "Cardboard No. during picking work" (described later) from the control memory 79,
Select a cardboard number that has not been picked below this cardboard number, and input a "column picking completion signal" (described later) from the adjacent column control memory 79 on the downstream side. The side display unit 51 and the cardboard No. display unit 14 display the digital display units 15 and 52 to display the cardboard No., and further output an execution signal including the selected cardboard No. to each frontage control memory 80. The "cardboard No. during execution of picking work" is output to the column control memory 79 on the downstream side. When there is a cardboard number larger than the cardboard number being used for picking work in the upstream row, nothing is displayed and the "display suspended signal" is output to the downstream row control memory 79. 3. When a picking completion signal (described later) is input from the frontage control memory 80 of all four units in the row, a lamp blinking signal (or a lighting signal) is output to the display / completion button 53 of the input side display 51. 4. When the operation signal of the display / completion button 53 of the input side display 51 is input, the cardboard No. during picking work is considered to have been executed, the display of the input side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14 is erased, and then the The "column picking completion signal" including the cardboard No. data is output to the upstream column control memory 79 adjacent to the normal picking control unit 76. The "row picking completion signal" is continuously output until the sorting display for the next collection container 36 is performed.

Thereafter, the above operations 2, 3, and 4 are repeated until all the stored cardboard numbers with picking have been executed. <Frontage control memory 80> The frontage control memory 80 is a cardboard N input from the normal picking work zone control unit 76.
o. Remember the picking quantity for each. Then, the following operation is executed. 1. When an execution signal is input from the column control memory 79 or the picking range control memory 81 described later, the picking quantity of the cardboard No. included in this execution signal is confirmed,
When it is not 0, the picked quantity is output to the digital display 12 of the frontage indicator 2 and the lamp lighting signal is output to the display / completion button 13 of the frontage indicator 2. 2. When a work completion signal is input from the display / completion button 13 of the frontage indicator 2, the picked quantity display of the frontage indicator 2 is erased and the lamp is turned off. Then, the picking completion signal is output to the column control memory 79 or the picking work range control memory 81. <Picking work range control memory 81 (FIG. 18)> The picking work range control memory 81 stores picking presence / absence data consisting of "cardboard No.-number of frontage within picking work range with picking" from the normal picking control unit 76. To do. Then, the following operation is executed. 1. The cardboard No. with picking is obtained and stored from the picking presence / absence data stored in order from the smallest cardboard No. 2. "Second picking method" And, in the case of the second picking method, select the cardboard No. from the number 1 in order and select the selected cardboard No. from the picking work range U.
3 input side indicators 51 and 1 cardboard N that form the
o. The cardboard No. is displayed by outputting it to the digital displays 15 and 52 of the display 14 and the execution signal including the selected cardboard No. is sent to the frontage control memory 80 of each frontage 6 in the picking work range U. This is output, and this “cardboard No. during execution of picking work” is output to the downstream picking work range control memory 81. When there is no frontage 6 for picking to the selected cardboard No. according to the picking presence / absence data, the display lamp of the input side display 51 is blinked (or lit).

[Fourth Picking Method] Further, in the case of the fourth picking method, from the adjacent upstream picking work range control memory 81, "Cardboard N under execution of picking work
o. ”(described later) is entered, a cardboard number that is below this cardboard number and has not been picked is selected, and the selected cardboard number is selected from the three loading sides that form the picking work range U. The display 51 and one cardboard No. display 14 output to the digital displays 15 and 52 to display the cardboard No. and display the selected cardboard No.
The execution signal including the
It outputs to the frontage control memory 80, and outputs this "cardboard No. during execution of picking work" to the downstream picking work range control memory 81. If there is only a cardboard number larger than the cardboard No. being picked in the upstream picking work range U, nothing is displayed and a "display suspended signal" is output to the downstream column control memory 79. . 3. When a picking completion signal (described later) is input from the frontage control memory 80 of all 12 vehicles in the picking work range U, a lamp blinking signal (or a lighting signal) is sent to the display / completion button 53 of the three input side indicators 51. Output. 4. When the operation signal of the display / completion button 53 of one of the three input side indicators 51 (which can be any) is input, it is determined that the cardboard No. during picking work has been executed, and the above-mentioned input side indicator 51 And the display of the cardboard No. indicator 14 are erased, and subsequently, the "picking work range picking completion signal" including the cardboard No. data is output to the upstream picking work range control memory 81 adjacent to the normal picking control unit 76. . This "picking work range picking completion signal"
Is continuously output until the sorting display for the next collection container 36 is performed.

Thereafter, the above operations 2, 3, and 4 are repeated until all the stored cardboard numbers with picking have been executed. "Operation" The operation of the above configuration will be described. 1. When the delivery information is input to the pre-picking operation control computer 71, the control computer 71 forms the list data of the collection container 36 shown in FIG. 13 and the picking data shown in FIG. 15 and outputs it to the controller 72. It Further, one of the four picking methods selected by the picking method selector 63 is output to the controller 72. 2. The controller 72 (setup zone control unit 75) for loading the collection container 36 into the picking conveyor 26 in the setup zone C sets the four boxes to be loaded into the roller drive conveyor 27 of the picking conveyor 26 according to the data in the list of the collection container 36. Collection container
36 data are displayed on the cardboard insertion display 41.

The operator selects a cardboard or a half cardboard according to the cardboard insertion display 41,
As shown in FIG. 7, in order to prevent the upper lid (worker side) of the collection container 36 from closing during transportation, use the clip 44 with the cardboard number displayed on the cardboard loading indicator 41 to stop it. As shown in FIG. When all four boxes are set, the display / completion button 43 is operated.

By operating the display / completion button 43, the roller drive conveyor 27 is driven, and these four collection containers 36 are collected.
Are cut out to the storage conveyor 28, and the data of the next four collection containers 36 are displayed on the cardboard insertion display 41. The cut-out collection container 36 is normally conveyed to the entrance of the picking work zone D by the storage conveyor 28 and stored therein. The collection container 36 stored in the storage conveyor 28 is taken out by the picking worker H who is the most upstream (head) of the picking work zone D and the picking work is started. 3. When the "first picking method" for the picking work in the picking work zone D is selected, the display of the cardboard No. of the clip 44 of the collection container 36 in the first picking method and the respective unit work ranges S are shown in FIG.
An example of the display of the cardboard No. on the input side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14 of (row) is shown. Now, as shown in FIG. 19, a sorting area R ₁ assigned to a worker by a plurality of (for example, three) columns (unit work range S) adjacent to each other.
Are formed.

In the first picking method, the worker performs the picking work for each row (unit work range S) in the assigned sorting area R ₁ . First, the controller 72 (normal picking control unit 76) sequentially moves the number 1 to the loading side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14 for each row (unit work range S) based on the picking data. The cardboard No. of the incoming collection container 36 is displayed, and further, the picking quantity is displayed on the frontage indicator 2 of the frontage 6 for picking the article 4 into the collection container 36 of this cardboard number, and the display / completion button 13 is illuminated. To be done.

The worker H is assigned to the sorting area R
_When the collection container 36 to which the clip 44 is attached is moved from the line upstream to the row in ₁ (unit work range S),
Confirm that the cardboard No. of the clip 44 of the collection container 36 and the cardboard No. displayed on the input side indicator 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 match and according to the display of the frontage indicator 2 Picking the picked quantity of articles 4 from the mouth 6 and putting them into the collection container 36, display / completion button
Press 13. The controller 72 uses the display / completion button 13
When the input of is confirmed, the frontage indicator 2 is turned off.

At this time, when the storage container 5 in the frontage 6 is emptied by picking, this empty container is temporarily placed on the empty container return conveyor 32 of the collection line B. This empty container is reused as the collection container 36.

When the picking work of all the frontages 6 in the row is completed, the display / completion button 53 of the input side display 51 blinks (or lights up). When the worker H confirms that the display / completion button 53 of the input side indicator 51 is blinking (or lit), he / she operates the display / completion button 53 of the input side indicator 51 to move the collection container 36 to the downstream row. (Unit work range S).

By operating the display / completion button 53, the display on the input side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14 of the line is erased, and then the work instruction of the collection container 36 of the next cardboard No. is displayed on the line. Frontage indicator 2, entry side indicator 51 and cardboard
No. Displayed on the display unit 14. In addition, this next cardboard N
When there is no item 4 to be picked in the collection container 36 of o., the display / completion button 53 of the input side display 51 is immediately blinked (or lit).

The worker is assigned to the sorting area R ₁
When the picking work of the column (unit work range S) in the inside is sequentially performed from the upstream side to the downstream side and the collection container 36 is moved to the sorting area R ₁ adjacent to the downstream side of the line, the assigned sorting area R ₁ Returning to the most upstream row (unit work range S), the sorting area R ₁ adjacent to the upstream of the line
When the next collection container 36 is moved from, the picking operation is similarly performed. Until the next collection container 36 is moved, the picking quantity of articles 4 from the frontage 6 is temporarily placed on the front rack 33 according to the display of the frontage display device 2, and the next collection container 36 is When it is moved, the temporarily placed article 4 is loaded from the front rack 33, and then the display / completion button 53 of the loading side display 51 is operated.
When there is no article 4 to be picked in the next collection container 36, the display / completion button 53 of the input side display 51 is operated after confirming that the next collection container 36 has been moved. When the "second picking method" is selected, the display of the cardboard No. of the clip 44 of the collection container 36 in the second picking method and each unit work range S in FIG.
An example of the display of the cardboard No. on the input side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14 of (row) is shown. Now, as shown in FIG. 20, it is assumed that a plurality of (two) picking work ranges U adjacent to each other form a sorting area R ₂ assigned to a worker.

In the second picking method, the worker performs the picking work for each picking work range U within the assigned sorting area R ₂ . In the second picking method, only the central one of the three cardboard number indicator 14 in the picking work range U is the cardboard number.
Used to display.

First, the controller 72 (normal picking control unit 76) displays the numbers on the three loading side indicators 51 and the one cardboard No. indicator 14 for each picking work range U based on the picking data. The cardboard No. of the collection container 36 which is sequentially moved from 1 is displayed, and further, in the picking work range U, picking the article 4 into the collection container 36 of this cardboard No. The quantity is displayed and the display / completion button 13
Is lit.

The worker H is assigned to the sorting area R
_When the collection container 36 to which the clip 44 is attached is moved to the picking work range U in ₂ from the upstream of the line,
It is confirmed that the cardboard No. of the clip 44 of the collection container 36 and the cardboard No. displayed on the input side indicator 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 match, and the frontage indicator 2
According to the display, the picking quantity of the articles 4 is picked from the frontage 6 into the collection container 36, and the display / completion button 13 is pushed. When confirming the input of the display / completion button 13, the controller 72 turns off the frontage indicator 2.

At this time, when the storage container 5 at the frontage 6 is emptied by picking, this empty container is temporarily placed on the empty container return conveyor 32 of the collection line B. This empty container is reused as the collection container 36.

When the picking work of all the frontages 6 in the assigned picking work range U is completed, the display / completion buttons 53 of the three input side indicators 51 blink (or light up).

When the worker H confirms that the display / completion button 53 of the input side display 51 is blinking (or lit), the display / completion button of any one (any of them) of the input side display 51 is displayed. 53 is operated to move the collection container 36 to the picking work range U on the downstream side.

By the operation of the display / completion button 53, the displays of the pick-up side display unit 51 and the cardboard No. display unit 14 of the picking work range U are erased, and then the work instruction of the collection container 36 of the next cardboard No. However, the frontage indicator 2 of the picking work range U, the three input side indicators 51 and one cardboard N
o. Displayed on the display unit 14. In addition, this next cardboard N
When there is no article 4 to be picked in the collection container 36 of o., the display / completion button 53 of the three input side indicators 51 is immediately blinked (or lit).

The worker is assigned to the sorting area R₂
Picking work within the picking work range U within the line
Flow from the flow to the downstream, and collect container 36
Sorting area R adjacent to the downstream₂Move to
Assigned sorting area R₂Most upstream picking work
Returning to the business range U, the sorting area R adjacent to the upstream of the line
₂When the next collection container 36 is moved from,
Perform King work. The next collection container 36 has been moved.
Until the message is displayed, follow the display on the front
Picking quantity of goods 4 from mouth 6 to front rack 33
If you leave it temporarily and the next collection container 36 moves,
Insert the temporarily placed article 4 from the front rack 33
Display on one of the three input side indicators 51
Operate the finish button 53. For the next collection container 36
When there is no article 4 to be picked, the next collection container 36 is moved.
After confirming that it has been moved, one of the input side displays
Operate the display / completion button 53 of the device 51. When "3rd picking method" is selected FIG. 21 shows the container of the collection container 36 in the third picking system.
Display of cardboard No. of lip 44 and each unit work range S
(Row) input side display 51 and cardboard No. display 14
An example of the display of the game ball number is shown. It's shown in Figure 21 now.
As shown in FIG.
Sorting area R assigned to workers by the box S)₃
Are formed.

In the third picking method, the worker performs the picking work for each row (unit work range S) in the assigned sorting area R ₃ , and also the unit work range of the sorting area R ₃ adjacent upstream and downstream. Picking is also performed for S (details will be described later).
The instruction (display) of the picking work is issued for each column (unit work range S) (details will be described later).

First, when there is an article 4 to be picked in the moving collection container 36 for each row (unit work range S) based on the picking data, the controller 72 (normal picking control section 76) throws it in. The side display 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 display the cardboard No. of the collection container 36, the frontage indicator 2 of the frontage 6 for picking further displays the picking quantity, and the display / completion button 13 is illuminated. It

When the worker H receives the collection container 36 attached with the clip 44 from the upstream of the line,
Confirm that the cardboard No. of the clip 44 of the collection container 36 and the cardboard No. displayed on the input side indicator 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 match and according to the display of the frontage indicator 2 Picking the picked quantity of articles 4 from the mouth 6 and putting them into the collection container 36, display / completion button
Press 13. The controller 72 uses the display / completion button 13
When the input of is confirmed, the frontage indicator 2 is turned off.

At this time, when the storage container 5 at the frontage 6 is emptied by picking, this empty container is temporarily placed on the empty container return conveyor 32 of the collection line B. This empty container is reused as the collection container 36.

When the picking work of all the frontages 6 in the row is completed, the display / completion button 53 of the input side display 51 is blinked (or lit). When the worker H confirms that the display / completion button 53 of the input side indicator 51 is blinking (or lit), he / she operates the display / completion button 53 of the input side indicator 51 to move the collection container 36 to the downstream row. (Unit work range S). Subsequently, the worker H performs the picking work in the assigned next downstream row (unit work range S).

When the display / completion button 53 is operated, the displays on the entry-side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14 of the row are erased, and subsequently, when it is determined that the picking of the adjacent downstream block is completed, The next cardboard to be moved
The work instruction of the collection container 36 of No. is displayed on the frontage display 2, the input display 51, and the cardboard No. display 14. If there is only cardboard data with a cardboard No. larger than the cardboard No. being used for picking work in the upstream row, nothing is displayed.

As described above, the collection container 36 of the next cardboard No. to be moved is displayed with respect to the loading side indicator 51, the cardboard No. indicator 14 and the frontage indicator 2 in the row where the picking work has been completed. By displaying the work instruction on the condition that the picking work of the row adjacent to the line downstream of the row (unit work range S) where the picking work is finished is completed, the input side indicator of the row where the picking work is completed is displayed. 51, the cardboard No. indicator 14 and the frontage indicator 2 are in the off state without any indication until the picking work of the adjacent downstream row is completed, and the loading side indicator 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 And the display of the frontage indicator 2 is changed across one row. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the adjacent workers H from working side by side in the next row, and prevent the efficiency of the sorting work from decreasing.

In the upstream row (unit work range S)
Picking container is executed and next collection container is moved 36
Pick only for the collection container 36 located further upstream.
When there is no article 4 to be king, frontage indicator 2 and the input side
Display on the display unit 51 and the cardboard No. display unit 14 is interrupted.
It Therefore, the pickup container 36 to be moved next is picked up.
There is no article 4 to be picked up, and this is the collection volume that is being moved.
Picking work is performed by the worker H on the container 36.
In the downstream row (unit work range S),
The collection volume further upstream than this moving collection container 36
When the picking display is displayed on the device 36,
It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation of being disturbed. <Helping picking> "A sorting area R adjacent to the upstream₃Column (unit work range
S) Helping picking "First picking method above
In the formula, as shown in FIG.
Sorting area R assigned to₁Picking only within
Although the work is being performed, as shown in FIG.
The downstream sorting area R adjacent to the product container 36₃To workers
Handing over your own sorting area R₃Column at the beginning (most upstream) of
When returning to, the upstream sorting area R₃At
It takes time for picking work and the collection container 36 is transported.
There are times when it is not. (At this time, the worker H is assigned to himself.
Sorted area R₃Row of input indicators 51 and Dan
Ball No. indicator 14 and frontage indicator 2 have the following items
The work order for container 36 is displayed. Ie upstream next door
Sorting area R in contact₃The cardboard No. of the collection container 36 of
Displayed on the input side display 51 of the row and the cardboard No. display 14
Has been. ) In the third picking method, the worker H is next to the upstream at this time.
Sorting area R in contact ₃Picking work done in
Picking work (upper)
Called picking) and gathered in this line.
Pick up the picked article 4 after receiving the article container 36
(At this time, my own sorting area R₃In the same
Picking work is performed on the collection container 36 of the same cardboard No.
Will be done). That is, the worker H is adjacent to the upstream side.
Sorting area R₃Is being used by another worker
Sorting the articles 4 in a row up to a predetermined upstream of the row
U Sorting area R adjacent to the upstream₃Other workers
When you pass the product container 36, your own sorting area R₃Beginning of (up
(Upstream) also returns to the line. Subsequent work is the above picking work
It is the same as the work. "A sorting area R adjacent to the downstream₃Column (unit work range
S) Helping picking "First picking method above
In the formula, as shown in FIG.
The above assigned sorting area R₁Pickin only inside
Although the grouping work is being executed, as shown in FIG.
Sorting area R assigned to me₃Sorting work
Finished, sorting area R₃When I moved to the downstream end of
Sorting area R adjacent to the downstream side₃Picking at
It takes time to work and you have to pick up the collection container 36
I have a feeling {At this time, the adjacent downstream sorting area R
₃Is the same cardboard as the cardboard No. of the collection container 36
The No. is displayed on the input side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14.
Dumbo of the collection container 36 that I have been sorting
No. is displayed. } In the third picking method, the worker H is adjacent to the downstream side at this time.
Sorting area R in contact ₃Picking work done in
One of the rows that are adjacent to the next row
Picking work at the same store (referred to as downstream picking)
The picked article 4 is picked.
When the downstream worker finishes sorting the previous collection container 36
When you come back, hand over the collection container 36 and your own sorting area
R₃Return to the top (upstream) row of. Note that the above
So that the picking work is completed on the input side indicator 51
The cardboard No. indicator 14 and the frontage indicator 2 are adjacent to each other.
Nothing is displayed until the picking work of the downstream row is completed.
The front side display 51, the cardboard No. display 14 and the front
The display on Display 2 has been changed across one row
The row to pick downstream is adjacent to the downstream side.
2 from the column where another worker in the picking work range U is working
The collection container 36 overlaps and the
Cardboard No. item 4 (item 4 from another store)
I try not to be. Subsequent work is the above picking
Same as work.

[0084] Thus, the operator H after picking operations of the articles 4 in the sorting area R ₃ assigned is completed, finished picking operations of the articles 4 in the sorting area R ₃ of other adjacent worker Not If it is, the above-mentioned upstream assisting picking or downstream assisting picking is performed. Therefore, the overall picking efficiency is less affected by the working state of the operator who is slow in picking work, and the picking efficiency of the entire equipment can be improved.

For example, as shown in FIG. 24, in the (stage 1), the worker H [2] who was performing the picking operation on the collection container 36 of the cardboard No. [14]
When the picking work is completed early in his / her sorting area R ₃ (at this time, the display on the loading side indicator 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 upstream of the worker H [2] is [1.
5]), the downstream worker H [3] who was performing the picking work on the collection container 36 of the corrugated cardboard No. [13] is not working on the work, and the work ends. If the indications on the upstream loading side indicator 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 are changed to [14], the worker H
[2] is subsequently the sorting area R of the downstream worker H [3].
Go to ₃ and pick downstream to help (step 2). When the worker H [2] comes into contact with the worker H [3], the worker H [2] returns to the upstream leaving the collection container 36 of the cardboard No. [14] (step 3).

In (stage 2), the cardboard No.
The worker H [1] who was performing the picking work on the collection container 36 of [15] is a worker H on the downstream side when the picking work is completed in his / her sorting area R ₃ .
[2] goes downstream to help his own sorting area R ₃
If you do not go back to, it continued performs a downstream help picking entered into the downstream of the operator H [2] unit working range S of the sorting area R ₃ of (stage 3), the operator H [1] work came back When the person H [2] comes into contact, the cardboard No. [1
5] and returns to the upstream, leaving the collection container 36 (step 4).

At (stage 3), the worker H [2]
When the picking work is performed on the collection container 36 of the cardboard No. [15] and the picking work is completed (step 4) (at this time, the input side indicator 51 of the worker H [2] and the cardboard No. display). The display of the container 14 has changed to [16]), and the upstream worker H [1] is in his sorting area R ₃
In the case where the picking work is being performed on the collection container 36 of the cardboard No. [16], the worker H [2]
Enters the sorting area R ₃ of the upstream worker H [1] (step 5), and the worker H [2] takes over the collection container 36 of cardboard No. [16] from the worker H [1], Picking helped upstream. The worker H [1] is the worker H [2]
When it comes into contact with, it returns to the upstream leaving the collection container 36 of cardboard No. [16]. The worker H [2] continues to perform the picking operation on the collection container 36 of the cardboard No. [16].

[0088] Thus, after the task of sorting articles 4 in the sorting area R ₃ a worker H is assigned is completed, task of sorting articles 4 in the sorting area R ₃ of other adjacent operator H is not yet If it is finished, the other worker H
When the sorting work of the articles 4 is performed in the sorting area R ₃ of each of the workers and each worker H performs the picking work of the upstream / downstream mutually, the sorting area R _{3 in} which each worker H performs the picking work is expanded and contracted. The concept of the area R ₃ disappears, the worker H carries out picking work without waiting for work, and work efficiency is greatly improved. When the “fourth picking method” is selected, FIG. 25 shows the cardboard No. of the clip 44 of the collection container 36 in the fourth picking method and the input side indicator 51 of each unit work range S (row). An example of the display of the cardboard No. on the cardboard No. indicator 14 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 is shown. Now, as shown in FIG. 21, it is assumed that a plurality of (for example, two) picking work ranges U adjacent to each other form a sorting area R ₄ assigned to a worker.

In the fourth picking method, the worker performs the picking work for each picking work range U in the assigned sorting area R ₄ , and also for the picking work range U of the sorting area R ₄ adjacent upstream and downstream. However, like the third picking method, the picking is performed to help. The instruction (display) of the picking work is given for each picking work range U (details will be described later).
Further, in the fourth picking method, only the central one of the three cardboard number indicator 14 in the picking work range U is used for displaying the cardboard number.

First, the controller 72 (normal picking control section 76) moves to three loading side indicators 51 and one cardboard number indicator 14 for each picking work range U based on the picking data. The cardboard No. of the collection container 36 to be displayed is displayed, the picking quantity is displayed on the frontage indicator 2 of the frontage 6 for picking in the picking work range U, and the display / completion button 13 is illuminated.

The worker H is assigned to the sorting area R
_When the collection container 36 to which the clip 44 is attached is moved to the picking work range U in ₄ from the upstream of the line,
It is confirmed that the cardboard No. of the clip 44 of the collection container 36 and the cardboard No. displayed on the input side indicator 51 and the cardboard No. indicator 14 match, and the frontage indicator 2
According to the display, the picking quantity of the articles 4 is picked from the frontage 6 into the collection container 36, and the display / completion button 13 is pushed. When confirming the input of the display / completion button 13, the controller 72 turns off the frontage indicator 2.

At this time, when the storage container 5 in the frontage 6 is emptied by picking, this empty container is temporarily placed on the empty container return conveyor 32 of the collection line B. This empty container is reused as the collection container 36.

When the picking work of all the frontages 6 of the assigned picking work range U is completed, the display / completion buttons 53 of the three input side indicators 51 blink (or light up).

When the worker H confirms that the display / completion button 53 on the input side display 51 is blinking (or lit), the display / completion button on any one (any) of the input side display 51 is displayed. 53 is operated to move the collection container 36 to the picking work range U on the downstream side.

By the operation of the display / completion button 53, the displays of the loading side display 51 and the cardboard No. display 14 of the picking work range U are erased, and then the picking work is performed with the next collection container 36 to be moved. A work instruction of the collection container 36 of a certain cardboard number is displayed on the frontage indicator 2 of the picking work range U, three loading side indicators 51 and one cardboard number indicator 14. If there is only cardboard data with a cardboard No. larger than the cardboard No. being used for picking work in the upstream row, nothing is displayed.

The worker is assigned to the sorting area R ₄
Perform picking work in the picking work range U within
The collection container 36 is moved to the sorting area R ₄ adjacent to the downstream side of the line. At this time (at the end of this picking work), the same number as the number displayed on the clip 44 attached to the collection container 36 indicates the picking side indicator of the picking work range U of the sorting area R ₄ adjacent to the downstream of the line. When 55 and the cardboard number indicator 14 are displayed, the picking work is performed by stepping into the picking work range U adjacent to the downstream side of the line (helping picking is performed on the picking work range U adjacent to the upstream side).

When the collection container 36 is moved to the sorting area R ₄ adjacent to the downstream side of the line, it returns to the picking work range U which is the most upstream of the assigned sorting area R ₄ .
The picking operation is similarly performed on the next collection container 36 moved from the sorting area R ₄ adjacent to the upstream side of the line. At this time (when returning to the most upstream picking operations ranging U sorting area R _4), it took much time in picking operations in picking operation range U sorting area R ₄ adjacent to the upstream line, collecting goods container 36 does not slide conveyed At this time, the picking work range U adjacent to the upstream side of the line is depressed and the picking work is subsequently performed (the picking work range U adjacent to the upstream side is assisted for picking).

As described above, also in the fourth picking method, as in the third picking method, after the worker H finishes the sorting work of the articles 4 in the assigned sorting area R ₄ , other adjacent work is performed. person If task of sorting articles 4 in the sorting area R ₄ of H is not completed, performs a task of sorting articles 4 in the sorting area R ₄ of the other operator H, each worker H is upstream / downstream of the helping picking operation performed together, sorting area R ₄ each worker H performs picking operation is stretchable, there is no concept of sorting area R _4, the operator H becomes possible to perform the picking operation without waiting for work , Work efficiency is greatly improved. 4. When the work container 72 (quantity inspection zone control unit 77) in the quantity inspection zone E moves the collection container 36 to the quantity inspection zone E, FIG.
The cardboard No. and the number of cartons for inspection are displayed on the input side display 55 shown in 0, and the display / completion button 59 is illuminated.

The operator H checks the number of articles 4 (cartons) in the collection container 36 and the displayed number of cartons, and if OK, operates the display / completion button 59. If the numbers do not match, the NG button 60 is operated.

When the NG button 60 is operated, the list issuing printer 62 issues the NG assortment detail list including the frontage 6 picked up to the zone E and the quantity thereof, and the input side display 55 of the input side display 55. The display is erased. When the display / completion button 59 is operated, the input side display 55
Is erased.

Subsequently, the label printer 61 issues a shipping label to be attached to the collection container 36. Worker H
When the inspection is satisfactory, the issued shipping label is attached to the collection container 36, an interference material is set and sealed, and the collection container 36 is flowed to the downstream shipping area.

When the inspection is defective, the worker H corrects the collection of the article 4 in accordance with the issued NG sorting specification list, and after the correction, attaches the issued shipping label to the collection container 36. Then, the interference material is set, sealing is performed, and the collection container 36 is flowed to the downstream shipping area.

In the quantity inspection zone E, the clip 44 is removed from the collection container 36 at the time of sealing, and the clip 44 is reused. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the picking method of this equipment can be selected and switched from the first picking method, the second picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method. The picking method can be selected according to factors such as the degree of skill of the worker in picking work and the number of workers that can be secured, and the sorting efficiency can be maintained and improved.

For example, when the worker's proficiency level is low and the number of persons can be secured, the first picking method is selected, and when the worker's proficiency level is medium or the proficiency level is low, the number of personnel cannot be secured. When the 2 picking method is selected and the worker's proficiency level is high and the number of people can be secured, the 3rd picking method is selected. When the worker's proficiency level is high and the number of people cannot be secured, the 4th picking method is selected. select.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when the second picking method or the fourth picking method is used, the picking operation is performed by operating the display / completion button 53 of any one input-side display unit 51 within the picking work range U. By displaying the container to be moved next to the work range U, it is sufficient to operate the display / completion button 53 of the input-side display unit 51 close to the worker, and the work efficiency can be improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, when performing the picking work by the third picking method or the fourth picking method, the worker H makes the cardboard No. of the clip 44 attached to the moving collection container 36. . And input side indicator 51
According to the information displayed on the frontage indicator 2 between the frontage 6 and each frontage 6 of the row (unit work range S) where the corrugated cardboard numbers displayed on the corrugated cardboard number display 14 match. By doing so, the worker H can perform the sorting work regardless of the specific sorting area (work range), and the overall sorting work efficiency can be significantly improved. Further, since the sorting of the next collection container 36 to be moved is displayed in advance, the sorting is performed to the next moving container 36 in the upstream row (unit work range S). The worker H who is present can subsequently perform the sorting work for the same container 36, and can improve the work efficiency.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the column (unit work range S) is erroneously recognized by the worker H because the column (unit work range S) is formed by the frontage 6 in the constant left and right range. Can be prevented.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the collection container 36 is moved by the worker H pushing on the free conveyor 26 and sequentially sent to the downstream side, so that the collection container 36 can be moved according to the picking work amount. It is possible to move and increase the flexibility of picking work. Further, by providing the front rack 33, the article 4 can be temporarily placed.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to properly use the corrugated cardboard (first container) and the half corrugated cardboard (second container) depending on the storage capacity of the articles 4 loaded in the collection container 36. Article 4 to be put in the container 36
When the storage capacity is small, by using a half corrugated cardboard with a small storage capacity, it becomes possible to stack a large number of containers at the time of carrying to a sorting destination by a truck or the like, and it is possible to improve the carrying efficiency.

In addition to the above-mentioned picking equipment (hereinafter referred to as digital picking equipment K), as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, a flat storage space (a container storage space for article storage) P, an automatic picking equipment J, and an allocating device. (Merchandise allocation means) There is an integrated picking facility equipped with F.

In the flat storage area P, a storage container (cardboard) 5 containing a plurality of the same articles is stored on a pallet (article support) 86, and based on the first sorting data described later. Based on the collection list issued by the third list-issuing printer 87, the worker collects the articles in each storage container 5 (in units of boxes). A shipping label (an example of sorting destination display means) issued by the second label printer 88 based on the shipping label data of the first sorting data is attached and conveyed to the shipping area Q.

Further, the automatic picking equipment J is provided with a plurality of channels (an example of frontage) 90 for storing articles, and the allocated articles issued by the third list issuing printer 91 based on the second sorting data described later. The articles 4 are allocated and stored for each of these channels 90 by the list. Then, each of the articles 4 from the channel 90 is automatically cut out (picked) by the cutting device 92 to the driving belt conveyor 93 below the channel 90, and collected at each store (sorting destination) in the downstream boxing process. A shipping label (sorting destination display means) issued by the third label printer 94 based on shipping label data of second sorting data described later for each of the collected collecting containers 36 collected in the container (cardboard) 36. Is attached, packaged and transported to the shipping area Q. The second sorting data is input to the controller 95 of the automatic picking facility J, the data of the allocated article list is output from the controller 95 to the third list issuing printer 91, and the shipping label data is output to the third label printer 94. Further, the controller 95 drives the respective slicing devices 92 based on the shipping list of the second sorting data described later. Each slicing device 92 receives the articles 4 falling along the channel 90 by a belt device (conveyor) 96, and intermittently drives the belt device 96 by a driving device such as a motor to slide the articles 4 one by one. The article 4 is cut out by dropping it through the belt conveyor 93 via 97.

Further, the delivery information (hereinafter, referred to as third sorting data) is input to the control computer 71 of the digital picking equipment K, and the control computer 71 is input.
The data of the allocated article list is output to the printer 98 for issuing the fourth list.

Further, the articles 4 to be picked in the automatic picking equipment J are brought in from the flat storage space P to be replenished, and the storage container 5 (article 4) to be picked in the digital picking equipment K is brought in to be replenished.

The allocating device F is composed of a computer, and excludes articles collected for each storage container 5 in the flat storage area P based on shipping information (an example of sorting information).
Each item of shipping information is assigned to each channel 90 of the automatic picking equipment J and each frontage 6 of the digital picking equipment K, and first to third sorting data are output (details will be described later).

A method of forming the sorting data including a method of allocating the articles 4 to each channel 90 of the automatic picking equipment J and each frontage 6 of the digital picking equipment K by the allocating device F will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. . Step-1 Automatic picking according to the picking quantity of the articles 4 to be picked by the automatic picking equipment J and the digital picking equipment K for each article 4 that is to be picked or can be picked. It is set whether the equipment J or the digital picking equipment K is used for picking.

That is, an article having a relatively high processing capacity for performing automatic picking is assigned to the automatic picking equipment J in preference to the digital picking equipment K, and an article having a relatively large sorting amount (picking quantity) is digitally picked. Allocate to equipment K prior to automatic picking equipment J. For example, the article "001" shown in FIG.
(For example, the brand a cigarette above) is the picking quantity Z
When the number is N (40 in the figure) or more (N ≦ Z), it is assigned to the digital picking equipment K, and less than N (Z <
N) indicates that the automatic picking equipment J is assigned. In the case of an article with a relatively high picking capacity that performs automatic picking, if the setting of N is large, it can be assigned to the automatic picking equipment J even if the picking quantity is large. Step-2 When the shipping information (an example of sorting information) shown in FIG. 30A, that is, the information of the ordered articles and the quantity (picking quantity) for each sorting destination (store) is input, FIG.
As shown in (b), the number of items to be picked up in a storage container 5 unit (box unit) and the remaining picking number are obtained for each item by the picking number. Now, assuming that 50 articles are stored in the storage container 5, and the picking quantity of the article “001” is 55 pieces, the number of items to be collected in the storage container 5 is 1 box, and the remaining picking quantity is 5 pieces. It becomes an individual. The number of items to be collected in storage container units (box units) is the number of storage containers 5 of the article “001” to be collected in the flat storage area P, and the remaining picking quantity is either the automatic picking equipment J or the digital picking equipment K It is the quantity of the item "001" picked by. Step-3 According to the number of items to be collected in storage container units obtained for each item, a list including the number of items to be collected in item-storage container units for each store, that is, a collection list in the flat storage area P (FIG. 30).
(B)} is formed. Step-4 Next, for each article, as shown in FIG. 31A, the remaining picking quantity of each store is added to obtain the total number W. Figure 3
In 1 (a), the total number of articles "001" picked by either the automatic picking equipment J or the digital picking equipment K is 50. Step-5 Next, on the basis of the total number W of the picking quantities obtained for each article and the setting of the allocation to the automatic picking equipment J or the digital picking equipment K by the picking quantity N of the articles shown in FIG. As shown in b), each article is assigned to either the automatic picking equipment J or the digital picking equipment K, and the deviation between the total number X and the picking quantity N is calculated. Now, when N ≦ W, it is assigned to the digital picking equipment K, and as a deviation (W−N)
Ask for. When N> W, it is assigned to the automatic picking equipment J and (N-W) is obtained as a deviation. Article “001”
Are assigned to the digital picking equipment K, and the deviation is 10 pieces. Step-6 Next, the articles 4 allocated to the digital picking equipment K
The number (number) of the articles 4 is obtained, and this number is compared with the number of the frontages 6 provided on the picking shelf 1 to confirm that the number of the articles 4 is small. If there is more, the type (number) of the articles 4 having the difference is obtained, and among the articles assigned to the digital picking equipment K, those having the smaller deviation (X-N) are picked up in order from the one having the smaller deviation (X-N). Assign to automatic picking equipment J.

Further, the type (number) of the articles 4 allocated to the automatic picking equipment J is obtained, and this number is compared with the number of channels 90 of the automatic picking equipment J to confirm that the number of the articles 4 is small. If there is a large number, the type (number) of the articles 4 having the difference is obtained, and among the articles 4 assigned to the automatic picking equipment J, those having the smaller deviation (N−X) are picked up in order from the number difference. To the digital picking equipment K. Step-7: Form a list (allocated article list) of the articles 13 and 25 assigned to the automatic picking equipment J and the digital picking equipment K, respectively (FIG. 32). Step-8 Next, the shipping information shown in FIG. 30 (b), that is, the information of the ordered items and the remaining quantity for each sorting destination (store) is shown in FIG. 30 (c) based on the above-mentioned allocated item list. As described above, the automatic picking equipment J or the digital picking equipment K is set for each article. Step-9 Then, based on the data of FIG. 30 (c), FIG. 33 (a)
As shown in FIG. 3, digital picking for forming a shipping list of store-item-picking quantity consisting of articles 4 allocated to the automatic picking equipment J and outputting to the automatic picking equipment J, and outputting to the digital picking equipment K A shipping list of stores-articles-picking quantity, which includes the articles 4 assigned to the facility K, is formed. Step-10 Subsequently, the number of the collection container 36, that is, the number of cardboard boxes and half cardboard boxes, required for collecting items is calculated for each store. The number of articles 4 that can be stored in a cardboard box and a half cardboard box has been specified (determined).
The number of 0 and half corrugated cardboard shall be 25.

First, for each store, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the (total) quantity x _{1 of} articles picked by the automatic picking equipment J and the (total) quantity x _{2 of} articles picked by the digital picking equipment K are set. Respectively.

Next, for each store, the total quantity of this article x ₁ , x ₂
Is divided by 50 to obtain the calculation results as the number of corrugated cardboards X ₁ and X ₂ required by the automatic picking equipment J and the digital picking equipment K, respectively. Number of half corrugated cardboards required for each picking equipment K Y ₁ , Y ₂
Is set to 1, and when the remainder exceeds 25, 1 is added to each of the numbers of cardboards X ₁ and X ₂ .

Now, when 170 items 4 for the store α are picked by the automatic picking equipment J, the number of corrugated cardboard boxes required for collection is 3 boxes and the number of half corrugated cardboard boxes is 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 30D, the number of storage containers 5 required for collecting items in the flat storage area P is obtained for each store from the collecting list. Step-11 Subsequently, based on the data in FIG. 30 (d) and the data in FIG. 33 (b), the number of storage containers 5 required for collecting in the flat storage area P (the number of corrugated cardboard to be collected) for each store. ), The number of collection containers 36 (the number of corrugated cardboards and half corrugated cardboards) required for collection by the automatic picking equipment J, and the digital picking equipment K
Add the number of collection containers 36 (the number of corrugated cardboard and half corrugated cardboard) required for collection in to obtain the total number of corrugated cardboard for each store (which is the number to be shipped). No., "store name / total number-serial number", label printer data is formed. As shown in FIG. 34, for example, when the total number of cardboard boxes in the store α is 9, the store α / 9−
1, store α / 9-2, store α / 9-3, store α / 9-
4, store α / 9-5, store α / 9-6, store α / 9-
Label printer data for 7, store α / 9-8, store α / 9-9, flat storage area P, automatic picking equipment J,
The second label printer 88 and the third label printer according to the number of each cardboard of the digital picking equipment K.
94 and label printer 61, respectively, to form shipping label data for each printer 88, 94, 61. Step-12: The above-mentioned formation is made on the flat storage space P.-Collection list data {Fig. 30 (b)}-First sorting data consisting of shipping label data (Fig. 34) of the second label printer 88 for each store is output. , The above is formed on the automatic picking equipment J, -the data of the allocated article list (Fig. 32), the data of the shipping list {Fig. 33 (a)}-the number of cardboard boxes and half cardboard boxes required for the collection at each store {Fig. 33] (B)}-The second sorting data consisting of the shipping label data (FIG. 34) of the third label printer 94 for each store is output and formed into the digital picking equipment K as described above.-The data of the allocated article list (FIG. 32)・ Shipping list data {Fig. 33 (a)} ・ Number of corrugated cardboard and half corrugated cardboard required for collection at each store {Fig. 33 (b)} ・ Shipping label data of label printer 61 for each store (Fig. 3
4) The third sorting data consisting of is output.

In the allocating device F, the above-mentioned steps -1, steps -4 to 7 are executed every time the shipping information is input, and a list of the articles 4 (allocation article list) to be assigned to each equipment B, C is obtained. Although it is formed, it is not necessary to execute it every time shipping information is input, the allocation item list formed last time is used, and it is executed at regular time intervals or intervals to review the allocation and form the allocation item list. You can also do so.

The first to the first output from the allocating device F
Based on the third sorting data, the flat storage area P, each equipment J,
In K, collection of goods is executed for each store. And
A shipping label consisting of "store name / total number-serial number" printed by the second label printer 88 is attached to the storage containers 5 collected by the store in the flat storage area P based on the collection list, and each Collecting containers (corrugated cardboard and half corrugated cardboard) collected at each store at facilities J and K 36
A shipping label composed of “store name / total number-serial number” printed by the third label printer 94 and the label printer 61 is attached to the storage container 5 and the collection container 36 to which the shipping label is attached. Each is collected and shipped in the shipping area Q. At this time, store name /
Since the total number-serial number is printed, it is confirmed whether or not the storage container 5 and the collection container 36 (cardboard and half cardboard) are prepared for each store.

In the present embodiment, the picking method can be selected and switched from the first picking method, the second picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method. However, at least two picking methods may be executed from these methods, and it may be possible to select and switch from at least two combined picking methods. It is also possible to use the first picking method and the second picking method in combination, separately for the upstream side and the downstream side of the line.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display / completion button 13 (frontage indicator 2) is provided as each frontage work end input means at each frontage 6 of the picking shelf 1, but within the row (unit work range S). One display / completion button for only one frontage 6
13 may be provided. At this time, the operation of the display / completion button 13 inputs the end of picking in all the frontages 6 in the row (unit work range S). The frontage display 2 of the other frontage 6 is only the digital display 12 for displaying the picked quantity. Further, the display / completion buttons 13 thus provided for each row may be installed on the picking shelf 1 at one location or collectively at a plurality of locations.

In the present embodiment, the container display means is attached to each container as the clip 44. However, the container display means may be attached, simply placed, inserted, or a pin. It may be.

Further, in the present embodiment, cardboard is used as the collection container 36 for storing the articles, but a bucket, a case, a container or the like, or one with a lid (which can be sealed) may be used. You may Also, although a half cardboard (second container) is used in which the storage capacity of the article is almost half of the storage capacity of the article in the cardboard (first container), the storage capacity is not necessarily the same as the storage capacity of the article in the first container. It is not necessary to halve it, and it is sufficient to use one having a capacity smaller than the storage capacity of the first container.

In the present embodiment, the numeral is used as the code for specifying the sorting destination, but letters such as alphabets, pictograms, images, etc. may be used.
At this time, characters, pictograms, and images are determined in order, displayed in the clip 44 of the collection container 36 in that order, and placed in the picking conveyor 26.

Further, in the present embodiment, the loading side indicator 51, the cardboard No. indicator 14 and the frontage indicator 2 in the row (unit work range S) where the picking work is completed are the picking work of the adjacent downstream blocks. Is not displayed and is in the off state until the completion, the input side display 51 and the cardboard N
o. Cardboard No. displayed on the display 14 and frontage indicator 2
The sorting information displayed in the column is changed across one row, but as soon as the row picking work is completed, the row input side indicator 51, the cardboard No. indicator 14 and the frontage indicator 2 are displayed. It is also possible to display the following work information in.

Further, in the present embodiment, the shipping label is issued by the label printer 61 and attached to the collection container 36, but the shipping destination is set to the collection container 36 by means of ejecting ink (for example, an ink jet printer or the like). It may be directly printed on. Although the label printer 61 is fixed, it may be a handy type. Also, the label printer 61 issues only shipping labels,
At the same time, it is possible to issue a price tag on which the amount of money of the article 4 ordered by the sorting destination is printed. Further, the label printer 61 may be an automatic sticking type in which the label is automatically and directly stuck to the collection container 36.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sorting destinations are classified by store, but the sorting destinations are not limited to the stores, but may be classified by order, by category or category of merchandise, by region, by transport truck, etc. .

In this embodiment, a free conveyor (as a free transportation means) is used as the empty container return conveyor 32 and the picking conveyor 26 extending to the zones D and E, but it is in a free state including a trolley and the like. May be used, or it may be a driven conveyor.

Further, in the present embodiment, the storage line A is arranged so as to face the collection line B, but the storage lines A are arranged on both sides of the collection line B to sandwich the collection line 36. Alternatively, the articles 4 may be picked up from the picking shelves 1 on both sides and loaded.

Further, in the present embodiment, the front rack 33 as a temporary storage place is arranged in the middle of the empty container returning conveyor 32 and the picking conveyor 26, but the present invention is not limited to this position and the front of the picking conveyor 26 is not limited to this. It is also possible to arrange it in such as.

Further, in this embodiment, a fluidized shelf is used as the picking shelf 1, but it is also possible to use a general shelf in which the storage container 5 does not move. Further, in the present embodiment, as the display / completion buttons 13, 43, 53 of the frontage display 2, the loading side display 51, and the cardboard loading display 41, and the display / completion button 59, NG of the loading side display 55.
Display as the button 60 and the picking system selector 63
Push button switches are used as the selection buttons 64, 65, 66, 67, but these switch functions can be replaced with switches or foot switches that are turned on by pulling a string. Further, the articles 4 to be sorted into the frontage 6
Alternatively, a supplementary notification (input) means for notifying (input) that the storage container 5 has been exhausted can be provided. Further, the frontage display device 2 may be provided with the function of the replenishment notification (input) means.

[0136]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to select and switch from the first picking method and the second picking method. The picking method can be selected depending on the factor, and the efficiency of the picking work can be maintained and improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic layout diagram of a picking facility according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a normal picking work zone of the picking equipment.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a picking shelf in a normal picking work zone of the same picking facility and an explanatory view of a line facing the picking shelf.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a cardboard number indicator, a frontage indicator and a loading side indicator of the picking equipment.

FIG. 5 is a side view and a front view of a setup zone of the picking equipment.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a cardboard throw-in display of the picking equipment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a collection container and a clip of the picking equipment.

FIG. 8 is a side view and a front view of a quantity inspection zone of the picking equipment.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the input side indicator of the picking equipment.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a picking system selector of the picking equipment.

FIG. 11 is a control configuration diagram of the picking equipment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of delivery information of the picking facility.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a collection container list of the picking equipment.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a picking list of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of picking data of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram of a controller of the picking equipment.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a normal picking zone of the controller of the picking equipment.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a normal picking zone of the controller of the picking equipment.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a picking display of the first picking method of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of picking display of the second picking method of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a picking display of a third picking method of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a picking work that is assisted by the picking equipment.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a picking work that is assisted by the picking equipment.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a picking work that is assisted by the picking equipment.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of picking display of a fourth picking method of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 26 is an overall configuration diagram of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 27 is a control configuration diagram of the picking equipment.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a method of forming sorting data in the allocating device of the picking equipment.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of formation of sorting data by the allocating device of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of formation of sorting data by the allocating device of the same picking equipment.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of formation of sorting data by the allocating device of the picking equipment.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of formation of sorting data by the allocating device of the picking equipment.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of formation of sorting data by the allocating device of the picking equipment.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of formation of sorting data by the allocating device of the picking equipment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 picking shelf 2 frontage indicator 4 articles 5 storage containers 6 frontage 11 Display rail 14 Cardboard No. indicator 26 Picking conveyor 32 Empty container return conveyor 33 front rack 36 Collection Container 41 Cardboard loading indicator 44 clips 51, 55 Input side display 61,88,94,98 Label Printer 62,87,91 List issue printer 63 Picking system selector 72 Controller (digital picking equipment) 90 channels 92 Slicing device 95 Controller (Automatic picking equipment) A storage line B Collecting line C setup zone D Normal picking zone E Quantity inspection zone F distribution device G sorting shelf H worker J automatic picking equipment K digital picking equipment P flat storage Q shipping area S unit work range R sorting area U picking work range

Continued front page    (72) Inventor Hirokazu Oyama             2-14-5 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo Da Co., Ltd.             Ifuku Tokyo Head Office F term (reference) 3F022 EE08 FF01 FF12 LL28 MM03                       MM05 MM07 MM11 MM36 PP04                       QQ00

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A picking shelf having a plurality of frontages for storing articles, and provided with frontage display means for displaying information of articles to be picked for each frontage and frontage work end input means for operating the picking work of the frontages. According to the frontage display means, from each frontage of the picking shelf, put an article into a container that is moved along a line along the picking shelf, and at the end of the loading operation, operate the frontage work end input means. Picking equipment for performing a picking work, wherein each of the containers moving on the line is provided with a container display means for displaying a code for identifying a sorting destination, and the picking is performed from a plurality of predetermined adjacent frontages of the picking shelf. Set the unit work range of the workers who work,
Work range display means for displaying the code is provided for each unit work range, and the worker displays the code displayed on the container to be moved and the container display means attached to the container in the unit work range. A first picking method for performing the picking work with the frontage in the unit work range displayed on the work range display means, and a picking work range is formed by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges. In the picking work range, the worker is within the unit work range displayed on the work range display means with the same code as the code displayed on the container display means attached to the container and the container to be moved. A second picking method for performing the picking work with the frontage is configured to be executable, and the picking methods are configured to be switchable. Picking equipment characterized by Rukoto. 2. A work range work completion input means to be operated at the end of picking work in the unit work range is provided for each unit work range, and in the second picking method, any one work range within the picking work range is provided. The picking equipment according to claim 1, wherein the next container is displayed in the picking work range by operating the work completion input means. 3. A picking shelf having a plurality of frontages for storing articles, and provided with frontage display means for displaying information of articles to be picked for each frontage and frontage work end input means operated by the picking work of the frontages. According to the frontage display means, from each frontage of the picking shelf, put an article into a container that is moved along a line along the picking shelf, and at the end of the loading operation, operate the frontage work end input means. Picking equipment for performing a picking work, wherein each of the containers moving on the line is provided with a container display means for displaying a code for identifying a sorting destination, and the picking is performed from a plurality of predetermined adjacent frontages of the picking shelf. Set the unit work range of the workers who work,
Work range display means for displaying the code is provided for each unit work range, and the worker is displayed only on the unit work range on the container to be moved and the container display means attached to the container. A third picking method for performing the picking work with the frontage in the unit work range displayed on the work range display means with the same reference sign; and the worker moving in the unit work range. The picking work is performed between the container and the frontage within the unit work range indicated by the work range display means and having the same code as the code displayed on the container display means attached to the container, and the picking work is completed. Sometimes, the same code as the code displayed on the container display means attached to the container indicates the work range display means of the unit work range adjacent to the downstream side of the line. When displayed, the fourth picking method for performing the picking work is configured to be executable in the unit work range adjacent to the downstream side of the line, and the picking system is configured to be switchable. . 4. A plurality of adjacent unit work ranges form a picking work range for a picking worker, and a third enlarged picking system for executing the third picking system is configured to be executable in the picking work range. The picking equipment according to claim 3, wherein the third enlarged picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method are configured to be switchable. 5. A third expanded picking method for forming a picking work range by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges, and executing the third picking method in the picking work range, and the fourth picking in the picking work range. A fourth enlarged picking method for executing a method is configured to be executable, and the third enlarged picking method, the fourth enlarged picking method, the third picking method, and the fourth picking method are configured to be switchable. The picking equipment according to claim 3, wherein the picking equipment is provided. 6. A third extended picking method for forming a picking work range by a plurality of adjacent unit work ranges, and executing the third picking system in the picking work range, and the fourth picking in the picking work range. A fourth extended picking method for executing a method, a third picking method, and a picking method of two combinations of the fourth picking method are configured to be executable, and these two picking methods are configured to be switchable. The picking equipment according to claim 3, wherein the picking equipment is provided. 7. A work range work completion input means, which is operated at the end of picking work in the unit work range, is provided for each unit work range, and within the picking work range in the third enlarged picking method or the fourth enlarged picking method. The picking equipment according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the next container is displayed in the picking work range by operating one of the work range work completion input means. 8. The printing means for issuing sorting destination display means for specifying sorting destinations is provided at the end portion of the line, and the sorting destination display means is attached to the container at the end portion of the line. ~ The picking equipment according to claim 7.