JP2005345455A - Counting device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a counting device capable of precisely grasping the number of articles each with an equal weight. <P>SOLUTION: Each storage container 6 comprises a noncontact IC tag 7 capable of transmitting and updating storage contents based on an instruction from an externally set antenna device 3, the IC tag storing the unit weight of a storage article stored therein and information for specifying the storage article. This counting device comprises the antenna device 3 transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves to and from the noncontact IC tag 7 provided on the storage device; a weight measuring means 11 precisely measuring the weight of a storage container content; a storage means 12 storing, based on the unit weight and the information for specifying the storage article from the electromagnetic wave received from the noncontact IC tag 7, the unit weight of the storage article and the storage container weight; an arithmetic means arithmetically processing the measurement result of the weight measuring means 11, the unit weight and the storage container weight; a display part 4 displaying the arithmetic result of the arithmetic means 13; and a data update means 15 capable of updating the storage contents of the noncontact IC tag 7 provided on the storage container. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a counting device capable of accurately grasping the count of articles of equal weight.

    Patent Publication 2003-254817     Patent Publication 2000-276569

Conventionally, for example, 5, 20, 50, and 100 samples are placed on a scale and the weight is measured. A value obtained by dividing the obtained weight by the number of samples is stored as a unit weight, and all of the added parts are stored. There is a counting device that counts by dividing the weight by the unit weight.

There is also a counting device that uses data obtained by dividing a weight of an entire part on a scale by a single weight by inputting the weight measured in advance with a keyboard.

However, according to the above-described conventional counting apparatus, the former requires labor for accurately counting the number of samples each time and placing them on the scale, and for eliminating mistakes.

Even in the latter case, searching for a predetermined unit weight from a list or the like and inputting it accurately and quickly is also mentally and physically hard work.

Therefore, the present invention stores the weight of the storage container, the unit weight of the stored article, and information specifying the stored article in each storage container, and stores the information based on an instruction from the antenna device installed outside. Equipped with a non-contact IC tag that can send and update content

The counting device includes an antenna device that transmits / receives electromagnetic waves to / from a non-contact IC tag provided in the storage container, weight measuring means that accurately measures the weight of the contents of the storage container, and electromagnetic waves received from the non-contact IC tag. Storage means for storing the unit weight and the storage container weight of the storage article based on the unit weight and the information specifying the storage article.

Calculation means for calculating the measurement result, unit weight and storage container weight of the weight measurement means.

The display unit 4 that displays the calculation result of the calculation unit 13 and the data update unit 15 that can update the stored contents of the non-contact IC tag 7 provided in the storage container.

Based on information identifying an article from a non-contact IC tag by an instruction of an electromagnetic wave signal from an antenna device provided in the counting device, the worker simply places the storage container storing the component on the counting device. And the amount of money can be displayed instantly, so counting work and money counting work can be carried out easily and without error, so accurate inventory numbers and pick-up numbers can be grasped, and by simply returning the storage container to the shelf, it is possible to return to the invoice It can also be described.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a circuit configuration diagram thereof. Reference numeral 1 denotes a counting device main body having an upper plate 2 at the upper portion, and a weight measuring means 11 constituted by a load cell or the like at the lower portion of the upper plate.

Reference numeral 3 denotes an antenna device that transmits and receives electromagnetic waves, and is configured to be able to communicate with a non-contact IC tag 7 provided in the storage container 6 based on an instruction from the counting device body 1.

The non-contact IC tag 7 includes a coil-shaped antenna and a chip-shaped IC. The coil-shaped antenna supplies power to the internal IC by electromagnetic waves from the antenna device 3, and from the counting device main body 1. According to the instruction, it is possible to transmit and receive information specifying the stored articles stored inside.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a component stored in the storage container 6, and 4 is a display unit that displays information for specifying the stored article, a calculation result of the calculation means 13, a necessary number, and the like. Reference numeral 5 denotes a keyboard for an operator to input an instruction to the counting device main body 1.

Reference numeral 12 denotes storage means for temporarily storing information for specifying the stored articles obtained via the antenna device 3.

13 is a measurement result based on the measurement result (total weight) of the weight measurement means 11, the unit weight specific to the part 8 stored in the storage means 12, and the own weight (tare weight) of the storage container 6 for storing it. After subtracting the tare weight from the net weight to calculate the net weight, the net weight is divided by the unit weight to obtain an accurate number.

Reference numeral 15 denotes data updating means that can update the stored contents of the non-contact IC tag 7 provided in the storage container. For example, if the data update timing is executed when the weight of the weight measuring means 11 becomes zero, the storage container By unloading 6 from the upper plate 2, the contents of the non-contact IC tag 7 can be automatically made. Similarly, if the setting is made so that the information of the non-contact IC tag 7 is taken into the counting device main body 1 when the load exceeds 0, the labor of the operator can be reduced.

With the configuration as described above, when the operator removes the storage container 6 from the shelf or the like and places it on the upper plate 2 of the counting device body 1, the non-contact IC tag 7 is calculated from the total weight measured by the weight measuring means 11. After calculating the net weight by subtracting the tare weight obtained from, the correct number is counted and displayed on the display unit 4 by dividing the net weight by the unit weight obtained from the non-contact IC tag 7.

The operator picks up the parts according to the required number instructed from the form or computer display, and returns the storage container 6 to the shelf or the like. Since the information is written in the non-contact IC tag 7 of the storage essential 6, it is not necessary to write on the actual product tag that has been pasted on the storage container 6.
If a non-contact IC tag for recognizing the worker is embedded in the worker's name tag or the like, the identification of the worker can be easily recorded. Needless to say, the work date and time may be recorded by a clock built in the counting device main body 1.

Furthermore, if the information processed by the counting device main body 1 is constructed by a wired or wireless local area network (LAN), it can be linked with an inventory management computer to instantly and accurately grasp the inventory quantity, inventory price, order timing, etc. It is also possible to do.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment in which the present invention is implemented in a relatively large vertical rotating shelf type storage. 1 is a counting device body, 3 is an antenna device, and 6 is a storage container. Reference numeral 20 denotes a vertical rotating shelf type storage, in which a shelf in which a large number of storage containers 6 are arranged can be moved up and down by an electric device, and is equivalent to the one that has been frequently used conventionally. .

This vertical rotating shelf type storage 20 includes a counting device main body 1 and is configured to display, on a display unit 4, each piece of information necessary for manufacturing a predetermined product from an inventory management computer (not shown). .

At the same time, the rotating shelf is moved up and down by an instruction from the inventory management computer to take out the storage container 6 containing a desired part and stop the position, and the position of the storage container 6 is displayed by a lamp.

If the operator takes out the storage container 6 instructed by the lamp and places it on the counting apparatus main body 1, the function of the counting apparatus main body 1 causes an error message to be sounded if the storage container 6 is not taken out as instructed. It has a function to notify with a buzzer.

If the storage container 6 is correct, the necessary number is displayed and the actual number of removal is also displayed. According to this display, it is only necessary to put in and out the parts on the payout tray etc. until the number of instructions is met. If there is a function to notify by voice, voice, buzzer, etc., there will be no work mistakes.

Similarly, when a component is replenished, there is no mistake if a function for checking whether the component is accurate based on the unit weight of the component is provided.

Furthermore, at the stage of shipment by a component manufacturer, the unit weight is written in information identifying the product such as the product name, product number, standard, etc., stored in a non-rewritable non-contact IC tag, and distributed. The apparatus main body 1 can have the reading function.

On the other hand, if the rewritable non-contact IC tag 7 is also embedded in the payout tray, and the information for specifying the goods as well as the quantity payout process name is recorded, it is possible to check the quantity of the goods in units of carts. In addition, it is possible to instruct the destination of the automated guided vehicle.

4 and 5 are perspective views showing an embodiment in which the present invention is implemented in a money counting apparatus. .
FIG. 4 shows a cash register for cash settlement that is frequently used in retail stores and the like. 30 is a cash register main body, 31 is a drawer type drawer, and has a structure in which a large number of money storage boxes 32 are accommodated inside and can be taken out from the drawer type drawer.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a cash storage box for the cash register, and FIG. 5 shows a state in which the money storage box is taken out from a drawer-type drawer. In the figure, the four money storage boxes 32 can be individually separated, but may be configured so that they can be connected for convenience of transportation or configured to be movable with other large trays.

Reference numeral 33 denotes a non-rewritable non-contact IC tag embedded in the money storage box 32. In the non-rewritable non-contact IC tag, the amount of money, the unit weight of money, and the weight of the money storage box 32 are recorded.

With this configuration, when the money storage box 32 is placed on the upper plate 2 of the counting device body 1, the information of the non-rewritable non-contact IC tag 33 is read and the weight of the money storage box 32 is subtracted from the total weight. (Tare), and then dividing by the weight of one piece of money, the counting of money is completed, and the total amount can be displayed by multiplying the amount of money.

Needless to say, it can be implemented for coins and banknotes, as compared with conventional banknote counting devices that are separated one by one and optically read, and compared with coin counting devices, the speed is greatly simplified. It is possible to use both coins and banknotes, the price is low, and a configuration that can also be used as a counting device for inventory management of products is possible.

In addition, after the counting is performed, a matching pin with the drawer is arranged so that the layout order of the money storage boxes 32 is not different, and the arrangement cannot be set in the drawer unless the layout order of the money storage boxes 32 is constant. It is also important to stamp the money storage box 32 at an easy-to-see position so that the amount can be seen.

Furthermore, when the total amount is totaled, the total amount can be totaled by inputting the will of totaling from the keyboard.

It goes without saying that the cash register serial number is stored in the money storage box 32 in the same cash register as a function to eliminate mistakes.

Even when change is prepared, it is also possible to record the change amount of money in advance in the non-contact IC tag 33 of the money storage box 32. According to the instruction, if change is prepared, it can be prepared accurately and easily.

In the product manufacturing industry, it can be used in departments ranging from parts ordering to inventory management and manufacturing processes.

In the service industry, it can also be used for counting management of merchandise display shelves, inventory management, money counting work of cash registers, counting of coins for game machines and pachinko balls in amusement halls.

The perspective view showing one Example concerning the present invention Circuit diagram The perspective view which shows the Example which implemented this invention to the comparatively large vertical direction rotation shelf type storage. The perspective view which shows the Example implemented in the money counting device The perspective view which shows the money storage box for cash registers

Explanation of symbols

1. 2. Counting device body Antenna device 6. 6. Storage container Non-contact IC tag8. Part 30. Cash register body 32. Money storage box

Claims (1)

An antenna device that interrogates a non-contact IC tag that can update the stored contents provided in the storage container in a counting device that can accurately grasp the count of articles of equal weight, and that stores electromagnetic waves to which the non-contact IC tag responds, and storage Weight measuring means for accurately measuring the weight of the container contents, and storage means for storing the unit weight and the container weight from the electromagnetic wave received from the non-contact IC tag. Calculation means for calculating the measurement result, unit weight and storage container weight of the meter side means. A counting device having a display unit for displaying a calculation result of a calculation unit and a data update unit capable of updating the storage content of a non-contact IC tag.

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