JP2003339456A - Operating device for electric moving shelf - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operating device for an electric moving shelf capable of safely and easily performing a taking-in and -out work. <P>SOLUTION: In the entrance of each passage 1-4, an operation part OP is provided on each shelf side surface in conformation to each passage, and passage selecting means having photoelectric sensors RA1/LA1-RA4/LA4 for detecting a passage selecting operation between the adjacent OPs and side switch and lighting indicators S1-S4/S2'-S3' having the function of releasing the passage lock and displaying the using state of the passage within the passage are set on the operation part OP, respectively. When the hand gets close to between the operation parts in the taking-in and -out work, the passage selecting means is operated to select the passage, and the lighting indicator is lighted. When the shelf is moved to form the passage, the passage is locked. Thereafter, when leaving the passage, the side switches S1-S4/S2'-S3' are pressed to release the lock of the passage. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention arranges a plurality of movable shelves in a dense state, leaving a space corresponding to a work passage, and moves the shelves to form a work passage during receipt and delivery work. With regard to mobile shelves, especially electric bookshelves that store books, documents, medical record files, etc., so that cashier work can be performed safely and easily even by the operation of an unspecified user such as a cashier or a viewer. Related to the operating device of.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the conventional passage forming operation of an electric movable shelf, when a passage forming operation switch on the main passage surface (front of the shelf) of the shelf corresponding to each passage is pushed, the shelf is moved. A passage for carrying out the cashing operation is formed, and the open passage is locked so as not to be closed. In addition, a passage entry detector is often provided between the shelves, and when a person enters an open passage, the passage entry detector is activated to lock the passage so that the passage is not closed. Perform cashier work.

At the end of the cashing operation, the operator exits the aisle and presses the aisle lock release operation switch on the main aisle surface (front of the shelf) of the shelf to unlock the aisle. There is.

Further, in these electrically-operated mobile shelves, when a plurality of passages are selected by a third party while the passage is fully opened and in use, the passage illumination lamp is not opened when the passages are not opened. It was illuminated and locked, which required extra manipulation to unlock the passage.

[0005]

In recent years, in libraries and the like, the use of shelves has been opened to viewers and the use of the shelves has progressed, so that unspecified users other than full-time users operate electric mobile shelves. Is also increasing. In such a situation, in the conventional electric mobile shelf, the operation switch for opening the aisle of the shelf is located on the main aisle surface (front of the shelf) of the shelf corresponding to each aisle. In the electric movable rack disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 2617143, while it is easy to operate for a person who wants to open the passage of the shelf, a person who does not use the shelf, or when it is not the purpose of use, unintentionally touches the operation switch, A passage is selected and the shelf moves, and malfunctions such as unlocking the aisle in use are likely to occur,
There was a problem that safety was impaired.

Further, the operation switches on the main aisle surface (the front of the shelf) are integrally provided with a lamp function for indicating the aisle lock in use, so that the cashier (shelf user) can enter the aisle. When entering, there is a problem that the passage lock display disappears and it is not possible to confirm whether or not it is locked, which impairs the sense of security during cashier work.

Further, when the aisle lock release switch of the shelf is on the main aisle surface of the shelf (front of the shelf), when the cashier (user of the shelf) comes out of the aisle after the cashing operation is completed,
Since there is an operation switch on the back side in the exit direction, there is a problem that it is difficult to press the passage lock release switch unless a U-turn is made after exiting from the passage opening.

Furthermore, in the above-described conventional electric mobile shelf, when the passage is fully opened and the passage is locked and is in use, when another passage is selected by a third party, the passage is There is a problem that the lock is applied when it is not opened, and therefore an extra unlocking operation must be performed, and in the case of the aisle illumination lamp, there is a problem that the illumination lamp lights up and power is wasted. It was

Further, when an abnormality occurs in the control device,
In order to move the shelves urgently to form a passage and enable cashier work, it is necessary to provide a dedicated switch for directly driving the motor in the control panel of each shelf row, which is poor in operability. There was also the problem of increased costs.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and is an operation switch for forming a passage on the main passage surface of the shelf (front of the shelf) or for releasing a passage lock corresponding to the passage. In order to prevent unintentional selection of passages and unlocking of passage locks on the front of the shelves, operation parts are provided on both sides of the movable shelves, and passage selection operation and passage entry are detected in the operation parts. In addition, the user can check the state of the aisle lock at any time in the aisle, and also release the aisle lock after the completion of the cashing operation,
Electric movement that makes it easy to operate while exiting the left and right sides of the passageway entrance and eliminates the operation switches on the main passageway of the shelf, eliminating the unevenness on the front of the shelf and making the appearance elegant It is intended to provide a shelf operation device.

Further, it is detected whether or not the selected passage is closed or open, and if the closed passage is not opened even if it is selected, the passage selection is automatically reset, By configuring so that the passage is not locked, even an unspecified user can safely and easily operate the shelf, and yet an extremely good electric mobile shelf that enables efficient cashier work. It is intended to provide the operating device of.

Further, according to the present invention, the side switch is used in combination with the side switches provided on both sides of the shelf so that the shelf can be moved urgently to form a passage when an abnormality occurs in the control device for the movable shelf. It is an object of the present invention to provide an operating device for an electric mobile rack that can be operated.

[0013]

According to the present invention, a reversible motor for traveling and a connection / disconnection detection switch for detecting connection / disconnection between adjacent shelves are provided in a compartment divided by a fixed shelf or a side wall. A plurality of movable shelves each having a space corresponding to a work passage are arranged, and the movable shelves are moved by a passage selection signal of a passage selecting means during receipt / payment work, and the shelves between which the articles are to be delivered and received. In the electric type movable rack that forms the passage and locks the passage to perform the cashing operation, each movable rack is provided with a control device, and the entrance and exit of each passage corresponds to each passage. And a passage selecting means having an operation section on the side of each shelf and a photoelectric sensor for detecting a passage selection operation between the adjacent operation sections, and the passage lock at the entrance and exit of each passage. Function to do and the passage in the passage A side switch / illumination display having a function of displaying a usage state is installed in each of the operation sections, and when the hands are brought close to the operation sections during the receipt / payment work, the passage selecting unit is activated. The passage is selected, the illumination indicator is turned on, the shelf moves, and the passage is locked when the passage is formed. Later, when the passenger exits the passage, the side switch is pressed to lock the passage. A means to configure to release it, or a reversible motor for traveling and a contact / disconnection detection switch for detecting contact / disconnection between adjacent shelves, respectively, in a compartment divided by a fixed shelf or a side wall. A plurality of movable shelves provided are arranged while leaving a space corresponding to a work passage, and the movable shelves are moved by a passage selection signal of a passage selecting means at the time of receipt / delivery work, and the communication between the shelves where the goods are to be delivered and received. In the electric movable rack which is configured to perform the cashing operation by locking the passage, a control device is provided on each of the movable shelves, and an entrance / exit of each passage corresponds to each passage. Having an operation portion provided with a recess in the width direction of each shelf side, passage selection means provided with a photoelectric sensor for detecting passage selection operation between the adjacent operation portions, and at the entrance of each passage, A side switch / illumination display having a function of releasing the passage lock and a function of displaying a use state of the passage in the passage is installed in each of the operation units,
At the time of the receipt and payment work, if you bring your hands close to the operation parts,
When the passage selecting means is operated to select the passage, the illumination indicator is turned on, the shelf moves, and the passage is formed, the passage is locked, and when the side exits from the passage, the side is locked. The above problem has been solved by adopting a means for pressing the switch to release the passage lock.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of an electric mobile shelf equipped with an operating device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same, showing fixed racks A at both ends of a rail R laid on the floor.・ E is placed and the fixed shelf A ・
Between E, the movable shelves B, C and D are arranged on the rail R so as to be movable in the left and right directions via traveling wheels W.

The fixed shelves A and E and the movable shelves B, C and D
Among them, the fixed shelves A and E are arranged if necessary, but they may be wall surfaces. In the embodiment of the present invention, fixed shelves A and E will be described for convenience of explanation.

Between the shelves A, B, C, D, and E, passages 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be formed between the shelves adjacent to each other.
In FIG. 2, the movable shelves B and C are moved to the left side to be closely packed, and the movable shelf D is moved to the right side,
Open the passage 3 part as wide as possible to make a passage for cashier work,
The cashier's work is done smoothly.

Reversible motors M1, M2, and M3 for self-propelling are attached to the lower portions of the movable shelves B, C, and D, respectively, and are mounted on the bottoms of the movable shelves B, C, and D, respectively. The driven traveling wheel W is rotated to travel on the rail R.

An operating portion OP is formed near the middle portion of the side surface of each of the movable shelves B, C, D, and each operating portion OP has a function of releasing a passage lock and a work passage. Side switches / illumination indicators S1, S2, S2 ', S3, S3', and S4, which also function as lights when formed, are installed. In addition, side switch and illumination indicator S1
In the following description, S2, S2 ', S3, S3', and S4 are side switches S1 and S when they have a switch function.
2.S2 ', S3, S3', S4, and when the illuminated display function is turned on, the illuminated indicators S1, S2, S2 ', S3
-S3 'and S4 will be described.

Control devices CU1, CU2, CU3 for controlling the movement of the movable shelves B, C, D are respectively installed on the front of the shelves, and the movable shelves B, C, D are accommodated under the storage surface side. , Separation / contact detection switches LS1, LS2, LS3, and LS4 for detecting separation and contact with adjacent shelves are attached.

Illumination indicators S1 and S also serving as side switches
2, S2 ', S3, S3', and S4 are pushed when the cashier worker finishes the cashing work and leaves the corridor in the corridor formed by the corridor selecting means described later, and unlocks the corridor. S1 is a side switch for locking the passage 1 between the fixed shelf A and the movable shelf B, and S2 and S2 'are side switches for unlocking the passage 2 between the movable shelves B and C. When the passage 1 is selected, the illumination indicator S1 is turned on, and when the passage 2 is selected, the illumination indicators S2 and S2 'are turned on.

Further, S3 and S3 'are side switches for releasing the lock of the passage 3 between the movable shelves C and D, and S3 and S3'.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a side switch that unlocks the passage 4 between the movable shelf D and the fixed shelf E. When the passage 3 is selected, the illumination indicators S3 and S3 'are turned on, and when the passage 4 is selected, the illumination indicator S4 is turned on.

In the embodiment of the present invention, a switch function for unlocking the passage and an illumination indicator for displaying the use condition of the passage when forming the passage are provided integrally with the side switch in the operation portion OP. However, these may be installed separately, and as the illumination indicator, a name-appended illumination indicator such as "passage locked" or "passage in use" may be installed.

The separation / contact detection switch LS1, LS2, L
S3 and LS4 are detection switches that detect whether the shelves adjacent to each other are separated or in contact with each other,
Of these, LS1 and LS2 are attached to the lower parts of both side surfaces of the movable shelf B, and the connection / disconnection detection switch LS on one side is attached.
Reference numeral 1 is a detection switch for detecting separation / contact of the fixed shelf A and movable shelf B, and separation / contact detection switch LS2 on the other side is a detection switch for detecting separation / contact of the movable shelves B and C. When the separation / contact detection switches LS1 and LS2 are OFF, the passage 1
2 is a closed state, the passage 1 is open when the separation / contact detection switch LS1 is ON, and the passage 2 is open when the separation / contact detection switch LS2 is ON.

The separation / contact detection switch LS3 is a movable shelf C.
Is a detection switch which is attached to the lower part of the side surface on the other side and detects the contact and separation of the movable shelves C and D. Similarly, the separation / contact detection switch LS4 is attached to the lower part of the other side surface of the movable shelf D to detect separation / contact between the movable shelf D and the fixed shelf E. And
When the separation / contact detection switches LS3 and LS4 are OFF,
The passages 3 and 4 are closed, and when the separation / contact detection switch LS3 is ON, the passage 3 is open,
Further, when the separation / contact detection switch LS4 is ON, the passage 4 is open.

At the entrances and exits of the passages 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as shown in FIG. 5, photoelectric sensors RA1, LA1 to RA4, LA4 constituting passage selecting means are located on both sides of each passage. Is provided on the operation portion OP on the side surface of the shelf. The photoelectric sensors RA and LA include a light emitter / receiver RA on one side and a reflector plate LA on the other side facing each other across each passage.
Is provided, and when the passage is closed or half-opened by blocking the optical signal BA between the emitter / receiver and the reflector, the passage is selected and the shelf is moved to form the passage. It is supposed to be done. When the passage is open, it has a structure for detecting the entry of a person into the passage, and when the passage is unlocked, the passage is locked.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an electric movable rack equipped with an operating device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and each movable rack B having the same structure as that shown in the first embodiment. C
Above the top plate of D, passage illumination lights FL1, FL2, FL3, and FL4 for illuminating the respective passages 1 to 4 are provided. The passage illumination lights FL1 and FL2 are movable shelves B
Is provided on the upper left and right sides of the top plate of the above, and when the passage 1 is formed by the selection of the passage selecting means, the passage illumination lamp FL
1 lights up and illuminates the passage 1, and when the passage 2 is formed by the selection of the passage selecting means, the passage illumination lamp FL2 lights up and illuminates the passage 2.

The passage illumination lights FL3 and FL4 are respectively provided on the upper right side of the top plate of the movable shelves C and D, and when the passage 3 is formed by the selection of the passage selecting means,
The passage illumination light FL3 lights up to illuminate the passage 3, and when the passage 4 is formed by the selection of the passage selecting means, the passage illumination light FL4 lights up to illuminate the passage 4.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, photoelectric sensors RA1.LA1 to LA1 to LA1 to LA4 are provided at the entrances and exits of the passages 1 to 4 shown in FIG.
RA4 / LA4 is an operation unit O on the side of the shelf on both sides of each passage.
Although provided on P, photoelectric sensors other than LA1 and LA4 installed on the fixed shelves A and E among the photoelectric sensors are the recesses H formed on both side surfaces of the movable shelves B to D in the width direction.
Installed in O, and also side switch and illuminated display S1.
S2, S2 ', S3, S3', and S4 are also installed in the recess HO and form the operating portion OP.

That is, in the passage selecting operation, when the hand is brought close to the operation portions OP of the adjacent shelves, the photoelectric sensor between the operation portions shields the light so that the passage is selected. A gap into which a hand can be inserted is required, and in the first embodiment of the present invention, it is necessary to widen the space between shelves to a certain extent at the time of congestion, whereas in the second embodiment of the present invention, the operation is performed. The part OP forms a recess HO in the width direction of each movable shelf (side surface of the decorative plate on the front side of the shelf), and a photoelectric sensor is provided on the recess HO surface, so that the shelf interval at the time of the crowding can be increased. Even if it is narrowed, the space between the operation parts OP can be widened, and the space on the shelf installation surface can be saved.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control device in the electric movable rack of the present invention. Control unit CU1 of movable shelf B
Is equipped with passage selecting means for selectively forming the passages 1 and 2 by the passage selection signals of the photoelectric sensors RA1 and RA2, and controls the operation of the reversible motor M1 by the detection signals of the separation / contact detection switches LS1 and LS2, and the movable shelf B Is equipped with a function of turning on the passage illumination lights FL1 and FL2 facing the passages 1 and 2 to be formed, and when the selection of the passage by the photoelectric sensor RA1 or the entry of the accounting worker into the passage 1 is detected,
While the illumination indicator S1 is turned on and has the function of locking the passage 1, when the passage selection by the photoelectric sensor RA2 or the entry of the accounting worker into the passage 2 is detected,
The illumination indicators S2 and S2 'are turned on, and the function of locking the passage 2 is provided. Furthermore, when the side switch S1 is pressed when exiting the passage 1, the illumination indicator S1,
The passage illumination lamp FL1 is turned off, the passage 1 is unlocked, and the side switch S is released when the passenger exits the passage 2.
Press any of 2 ・ S2 ', and the illumination indicator S2 ・ S
2 ', the passage illumination lamp FL2 is turned off and the passage 2 is unlocked.

Further, the control unit CU2 of the movable shelf C is provided with a passage selecting means for selectively forming the passage 3 by the passage selection signal of the photoelectric sensor RA3, and the operation control of the reversible motor M2 is performed by the detection signal of the separation / contact detection switch LS3. And moving the movable shelf C, and at the same time, the passage illumination lamp FL facing the passage 3 to be formed.
3 has a function of lighting, and when the photoelectric sensor RA3 detects passage selection or entry of a cashier into the passage 3, the illumination indicators S3 and S3 'are turned on and a function of locking the passage 3 is provided. I have it. Furthermore, when any of the side switches S3 and S3 'is pressed when exiting the passage 3, the illumination indicators S3 and S3' and the passage illumination lamp FL
It also has a function of unlocking the passage 3 as well as turning off the light.

Further, the control unit CU3 of the movable shelf D is equipped with passage selecting means for selectively forming the passage 4 by the passage selection signal of the photoelectric sensor RA4, and the operation control of the reversible motor M3 is performed by the detection signal of the separation / contact detection switch LS4. And moving the movable shelf D, and at the same time, the passage illumination lamp FL facing the passage 4 to be formed.
4 is provided with a function of turning on the illumination indicator S4 and a function of locking the passage 4 when the selection of the passage by the photoelectric sensor RA4 or the entry of the accounting worker into the passage 4 is detected. . Furthermore, when the side switch S4 is pressed when exiting the aisle 4, the illumination indicator S
4. The passage illumination lamp FL4 is turned off and the passage 4 is unlocked.

Further, in the present invention, an emergency movement mode setting means for urgently moving the shelf when an abnormality occurs in the control device is provided, and each of the control devices CU1 to CU3 has the emergency movement mode setting means. An emergency moving means for moving a predetermined shelf in response to a command signal from

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the path selection means having the path selection signal reset circuit in the present invention. When the cashier puts his or her hand close to the operation section between the shelves located on both sides of the passage in order to open the desired passage, the photoelectric sensor detects the approach, but when the detection is made, the open / closed state of the passage is released. The contact detection switch is used to determine and detect.

That is, whether the contact / detachment detection switch of the passage to be opened is in the 0FF state, "YES", or "N".
If "O" is detected and the result is "YES", the passage is closed because the passage is closed and the separation / contact detection switch is in the OFF state, so that the passage selection signal is turned on. On the other hand, if “NO”,
Since the passage has already been opened and the separation / contact detection switch is in the ON state, when the cashier enters the passage, the passage selection / entry detection signal is turned ON.

When the aisle selection signal is turned on in the above "YES", the shelf moves and becomes an operation signal for opening the aisle, but it is detected whether the shelf has started moving "YES" or not "NO". In the case of "YES", the passage selection signal continues to be in the ON state. On the other hand, in the case of “NO”, another passage is in use,
Since the desired passage is not opened, the passage selection signal reset circuit is activated to automatically turn off and reset the passage selection signal of the passage so that the passage is not locked.

FIG. 8 shows the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS.
It is a flowchart which selects the closed aisle 2 and moves the shelf to form the aisle 2 in the electric mobile shelf of the second embodiment, and after the balance operation is performed, the aisle lock is released. The flow chart will be described below. First, the teller worker closes the passage 2 to open the passage.
When a hand is brought close to the operation portion OP of (step 11), the photoelectric sensor RA2 is operated to turn on the passage selection signal (step 12), and the illumination indicators S2 and S2 'of the passage 2 are turned on (step 13). . At this time, if the shelf device is provided with an illumination lamp (in the case of FIG. 3), the passage illumination lamp FL2 is turned on (step 13 ').

The illumination indicators S2 and S2 'in the passage 2 are turned on (step 13), the motor M2 is rotated right, the shelf C is moved to the right (step 14), and the shelf C is moving, so that a movement signal is issued. Is turned on (step 15). And
The shelf C moves to the right end, and the separation / contact detection switch LS3 comes into contact with the shelf D to turn it from ON to OFF (step 1
6) The motor M2 is stopped to stop the movement of the shelf C (step 17), the passage 2 is formed, and the passages 2 are locked by interlocking the shelves B and C (step 1).
8).

When the passage 2 is formed (step 18), the cashier enters the passage 2 (step 1).
9) The receipt / payment work can be performed (step 20).
Incidentally, not after the passage 2 is formed and locked (step 18), but when the shelf C is moving rightward and the shelf C is moving (step 15), even before the passage 2 is completely opened, The cashier enters the passage 2 (step 19),
It is also possible to carry out cashier work (step 20).

After the accounting worker performs the accounting work in the passage 2, the accounting worker exits the passage 2 (step 21) and presses either the side switch S2 or S2 '(step 22). The passage selection signal is turned off (step 23), and the illumination indicators S2 and S2 'of the passage 2 are turned off (step 24). At this time, if the shelf device is provided with an illumination lamp (in the case of FIG. 3), the passage illumination lamp FL2 is turned off (step 24 ').

When the illumination indicators S2 and S2 'of the passage 2 are turned off (step 24) and the interlock of the shelves B and C is released, the lock of the passage 2 is released (step 2).
5) Any of the passages can be selected for the next accounting work.

FIG. 9 is a passage selecting operation when the cashier enters the open passage 3 and is in use in the electric movable rack according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which the passage 2 closed by is selected and the passage selection is automatically reset when the passage 2 is not opened. The flow chart will be described below. First, when the cashier enters the already open passage 3 (step 31), at this time, the connection / disconnection detection switch LS3 for the passage is in the ON state (step 3).
2) When the photoelectric sensor RA3 operates, the passage selection / entry detection signal is turned on (step 33), and the illumination indicators S3 and S3 'of the passage 3 are turned on (step 34), but the shelf C is used.
Since there is no space in the moving direction of D, the shelves C and D cannot be moved (step 35), and the separation / contact detection switch LS3 is in the ON state, so that the shelf C remains in the state in which the passage 3 is still formed. The passage 3 is locked by interlocking D (step 36), and the receipt / payment work is performed in the passage 3 (step 37). In the operations from (step 31) to (step 36), since the separation / contact detection switch LS3 is ON, the operation of the photoelectric sensor RA3 becomes a passage selection / entry detection signal and is automatically reset even if the shelf is not moved. Not done.

When the receipt / payment operator is using the aisle 3 and brings his / her hand close to the operation portion OP of the aisle 2 closed by a third party (step 51), the photoelectric sensor RA2 operates and the aisle selection signal is transmitted. It is turned on (step 52), and the illumination indicators S2 and S2 'in the passage 2 are turned on (step 53). But,
As mentioned above, another person is already using the aisle 3 and the shelf C.
Since D is interlocked and the passage 3 is locked (step 36), the shelf C cannot be moved and the movement signal is OFF (step 54).

Then, the movement signal is turned off (step 5
In 4), when the separation / contact detection switch LS2 is in the OFF state (step 55), the passage selection signal reset circuit is activated (step 56), the passage selection signal is turned off (step 57), and the illuminated display of the passage 2 is displayed. The vessels S2 and S2 'are turned off (step 58), and the passage 2 is not locked.

On the other hand, when the receipt / payment work is performed in the passage 3 (step 37), the receipt / extraction worker exits from the passage 3 (step 38) and presses either the side switch S3 or S3 '(step 39). When the passage selection / entry detection signal is turned off (step 40), the illumination indicators S3 and S3 'of the passage 3 are turned off (step 41), and the interlock of the shelves C and D is released, the passage 3 is unlocked. (Step 42) Then, for the next accounting work, it is possible to select one of the passages.

FIG. 10 shows the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS.
In the electric mobile shelf of the second embodiment, when the control device is abnormal, the emergency transfer mode is set, and the shelf C is moved to the right by operating the side switch to open the passage 2. . The flow chart will be described below. When an abnormality occurs in the control device, the control circuit is set to the emergency transfer mode (step 61), the emergency transfer means of each shelf is activated (step 62), and the side switch S2 'of the shelf C is continuously pressed ( Step 6
3) The motor M rotates to the right and the shelf C moves to the right (step 64).

Then, when the shelf C which moves to the right approaches the shelf D, when the hand is released from the side switch S2 '(step 65), the motor M is stopped and the shelf C is stopped (step 6).
6), the passage 2 opens (step 67). Then, the cashier enters the opened passage 2 (step 68) and performs cashing (step 69).

After the receipt / payment work is completed, when the receipt / payment worker exits the passage 2 (step 70) and releases the emergency movement mode of the control circuit (step 71), the emergency movement means of each shelf is released (step). 72).

[0049]

As described above, according to the present invention, the operation section is provided on both side surfaces of the movable shelf of the passage entrance / exit section, and the passage selection operation and the passage entry are detected by the operation section, and the user can enter the passage. You can check the status of the aisle lock at any time inside, and you can easily release the aisle lock after leaving and paying money while exiting from the left and right sides of the aisle entrance / exit, as well as operating on the main aisle surface of the shelf. By eliminating the switches, the unevenness on the front of the shelf is eliminated, and the appearance is elegant. It also detects whether the selected passage is closed or open, and if the closed passage is not opened even if it is selected, the passage selection is automatically reset to lock the passage. Since it is configured so that it does not take place, even an unspecified user can safely and easily operate the shelves, and yet, it is possible to perform the cashier work efficiently. Further, according to the present invention, when an abnormality occurs in the control device for the movable shelves, the shelves can be moved left and right by using side switches provided on both side surfaces of the shelves so that the shelves can be moved urgently to form a passage. Therefore, no special switch is required, and it is possible to respond very quickly when an abnormality occurs.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an electric mobile shelf equipped with an operating device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the electric mobile shelf according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an electric mobile shelf equipped with an operating device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control device in the electric mobile rack of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part of the electric mobile shelf according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part of the electric mobile shelf according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the passage selecting means having the passage selection signal reset circuit in the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a first embodiment of the electric movable rack according to the present invention, in which a closed passage is selected, the rack is moved to form a passage, and a passage lock is performed after carrying out a cashing operation. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of canceling the.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an electric movable rack according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which a closed passage is selected by a passage selecting operation when a cashier enters an open passage and is in use;
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which the passage selection is automatically reset when the passage is not opened.

FIG. 10 describes an operation of opening an aisle by setting an emergency movement mode and moving the shelves by operating a side switch when the control device is abnormal in the electric movable shelves of the first and second embodiments. It is a flowchart to do.

[Explanation of symbols]

A / E fixed shelf, BD movable shelf, W wheel, R
Rails, 1 to 4 Aisles formed between shelves, CU
1 to CU3 Control device for each movable shelf, S1 to S4.S
2'-S3 'Side switch / illumination display, M1-
M3 reversible motor, LS1 to LS4 separation / contact detection switch, RA1, LA1 to RA4, LA4 photoelectric sensor (path selection means), BA3 optical signal, FL1 to FL4
Aisle lighting, OP operation part, HO recess.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A movable shelf provided with a traveling reversible motor and a contact / disconnection detection switch for detecting contact / disconnection between adjacent shelves, respectively, in a fixed shelf or a section partitioned by a side wall or the like. A plurality of spaces are arranged with a space corresponding to a work passage left therebetween, and the movable shelves are moved by a passage selection signal of a passage selection means at the time of receipt and delivery work to form the passages between the shelves where the articles are to be put in and taken out. In an electric type movable rack that locks a passage to perform the receipt and payment work, a control device is provided in each movable rack, and an operation unit is provided at a doorway of each passage and a side surface of each shelf corresponding to each passage. And a passage selecting means having a photoelectric sensor for detecting a passage selecting operation between the adjacent operation parts, a function of releasing the passage lock at the entrance and exit of each passage, and in the passage. Function to display the usage status of the passage A side switch and illuminated display provided with, placed in each of the operation unit, wherein the time of accounting work, the closer the hand between the operating unit,
When the passage selecting means is operated to select the passage, the illumination indicator is turned on, the shelf moves, and the passage is formed, the passage is locked, and when the side exits from the passage, the side is locked. An operating device for an electric mobile shelf, characterized in that the switch lock is released by pressing a switch. 2. A movable shelf provided with a reversible motor for traveling and a separation / contact detection switch for detecting separation / contact between adjacent shelves, in a fixed shelf or a section partitioned by a side wall or the like. A plurality of spaces are arranged with a space corresponding to a work passage left therebetween, and the movable shelves are moved by a passage selection signal of a passage selection means at the time of receipt and delivery work to form the passages between the shelves where the articles are to be put in and taken out. In the electric movable rack that locks the aisles to perform the paying and paying operation, a control device is provided in each of the movable shelves, and at the entrance and exit of each of the aisles, a width direction of each shelf side corresponding to each of the aisles. A passage selecting means having an operation portion provided with a depression and provided with a photoelectric sensor for detecting a passage selecting operation between adjacent operation portions, and the passage lock at the entrance of each passage. Function and use of the passage within the passage A side switch and illuminated display having a function of displaying the state, installed in each of the operation unit, wherein the time of accounting work, the closer the hand between the operating unit,
When the passage selecting means is operated to select the passage, the illumination indicator is turned on, the shelf moves, and the passage is formed, the passage is locked, and when the side exits from the passage, the side is locked. An operating device for an electric mobile shelf, characterized in that the switch lock is released by pressing a switch. 3. The passage selecting means detects the open / closed state of the passage by a contact detection switch when the photoelectric sensor detects, and when the passage is not opened by a passage selection signal by the detection. , Having a passage selection signal reset circuit for automatically resetting the passage selection signal, and when the passage is not opened by a passage selection signal by another passage selection operation when the passage is in use, 3. The operating device for an electric mobile shelf according to claim 1, wherein the passage selection signal is automatically reset. 4. An emergency movement mode setting means for urgently moving a shelf when the control device has an abnormality,
An emergency moving unit that operates when the emergency moving mode is set, and when the emergency moving mode is set and the emergency moving unit is operating, by pressing the side switch of the operation unit, the switch The movable shelves are configured to move in the pressing direction of the electric shelving device according to claim 1 or 2. 5. An operating device for an electric mobile shelf, in which a side switch and an illuminated indicator are installed separately from each other in place of the side switch and illuminated indicator according to claim 1 or 2.