JP2009002109A - Loading work management system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a loading work management system which facilitates the reexamination of the capability of a loading machine and the number of trucks during construction work. <P>SOLUTION: A management apparatus 8 calculates a staying time representing a time of each truck 2 staying in a site, a cycle time per truck representing a time from the arrival of one truck 2 at the site to the arrival of the other truck with a different truck ID at the site, and a cycle time of each truck representing each time that one truck with the same ID takes to arrive at the site, from respective truck IDs, times of arrival, and times of departure transmitted from a server 5, and saves the calculated times. This facilitates determination on whether the capability of a loading machine 1 carried into the site is appropriate, whether an entry path of a truck 2 to the site is appropriate, and whether the number of trucks 2 assigned to the site is appropriate. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a loading work management system applied to a site for civil engineering work, and in particular, optimizes the capacity and number of loading machines and transport vehicles to be put on the site to improve the efficiency of loading work such as earth and sand. It relates to the means to do.

  Conventionally, as this kind of loading operation management system, loading machines such as excavators, transport vehicles such as dump trucks, and data communication between these loading machines and transport vehicles can only reach a very short range. Stores wireless communication means using weak radio waves, loading state detection means for detecting loading of a load on a transport vehicle according to the wireless communication state of the wireless communication means, and the date and time of loading and unloading of the load. What is provided with the loading / unloading information storage means is known (refer patent document 1).

According to this work management system, information regarding loading and unloading of the load for each transport vehicle can be automatically stored in the storage means, so that personnel placed on the site fill in the record book. Compared to the case, it is possible to grasp efficiently and accurately.
Japanese Patent No. 2665729

  However, depending on the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is impossible to grasp the residence time from when one transport vehicle arrives at the site until it departs. ) Is not appropriate. In addition, since it is impossible to accurately grasp the arrival cycle (cycle time for each vehicle) of each transport vehicle that sequentially arrives at the site, it is not possible to determine whether the approach route of the transport vehicle to the site is appropriate. Furthermore, since it is not possible to accurately grasp the arrival cycle (cycle time for each vehicle) when a specific transport vehicle repeatedly arrives at the site, it is determined whether or not the number of transport vehicles put on the site is appropriate. I can't. Therefore, there is room for improvement in order to make the management of the unloading work on site more appropriate.

  The present invention has been made to solve such deficiencies in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to easily review the capacity of the loading machine and the number of transport vehicles during construction. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a loading operation management system that can more appropriately manage the loading operation on site.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention firstly includes a loading machine that loads a load such as earth and sand, a plurality of transporting vehicles that transport the load loaded by the loading machine, and each transporting vehicle. The wireless communication type IC tag in which the vehicle ID is stored, and wireless communication for performing the arrival of the transport vehicle at the site where the loading machine operates and the departure of the transport vehicle from the site with the IC tag And a management means for managing the arrival time and departure time from the site for each transport vehicle based on the detection information of the base station, the management means, A data communication unit that performs data communication with the base station, an arrival time of the transport vehicle at the site, a departure time of the transport vehicle from the site, and the vehicle transmitted from the base station; Based on D, the residence time from when the one transport vehicle arrives at the site until it departs, and another vehicle with a different vehicle ID after the one transport vehicle arrives at the site A calculation unit that calculates a cycle time for each vehicle until the transport vehicle arrives at the site next time, and a cycle time for each vehicle when one transport vehicle having the same vehicle ID arrives at the site; A storage unit is provided for storing the residence time, the cycle time for each vehicle, and the cycle time for each vehicle obtained by the calculation unit for each vehicle ID.

  When the residence time is longer than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the capacity of the loading machine is insufficient, and when the residence time is shorter than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the capacity of the loading machine is excessive. In addition, if the cycle time per vehicle is longer than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the transport vehicle is congested on the approach route because the approach route of the transport vehicle to the site is inappropriate, and the cycle time per vehicle is If it is shorter than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the approach route of the transport vehicle to the site is appropriate, and the number of transport vehicles being input to the site is excessive. Furthermore, if the cycle time for each vehicle is longer than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the number of transport vehicles being put on the site is excessive, and if the cycle time for each vehicle is shorter than the scheduled time, It can be determined that the number of transported vehicles is too small. Therefore, when the residence time, the cycle time for each vehicle and the cycle time for each vehicle are calculated and stored by the management means, whether or not the capacity of the loading machine put on the site is appropriate is determined. It is possible to easily determine whether or not the approach route is appropriate and whether or not the number of transport vehicles being put on the site is appropriate.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first unloading work management system, the management means includes the vehicle ID and a loading capacity of each transport vehicle stored in association with the vehicle ID in the calculation unit. And the number of arrivals of the transport vehicle at the site, the daily load amount for each transport vehicle with a different vehicle ID and the total load amount per day for all the transport vehicles are calculated, and the storage unit The average residence time per day and the average vehicle cycle time for each transport vehicle with different vehicle IDs are calculated from the residence time stored in the vehicle and the vehicle cycle time, and are obtained by the calculation unit. Further, the loading amount per day for each transporting vehicle having a different vehicle ID, the total loading amount per day by all the transporting vehicles, and 1 for each transporting vehicle having a different vehicle ID. The mean residence time and the average vehicle-specific cycle time per was configured that stored in the storage unit.

  If the amount of loading per day for each transport vehicle is calculated and stored, the transport reward for each transport vehicle can be calculated easily and accurately. Moreover, if the total amount of shipment per day by all the transport vehicles is calculated and stored, it can be easily determined whether or not the progress of the construction is appropriate in light of the schedule. Furthermore, if the average residence time and the average cycle time per day for each transport vehicle are calculated and stored, it is possible to easily determine whether the load capacity of each transport vehicle is appropriate and whether there is a failure.

  Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, in the first loading operation management system, the management means counts and stores the total number of arrivals of the transport vehicle to the site per day in the storage unit, Based on the total number of arrival times and the operation time per day of the loading machine, the calculation unit calculates the pitch time required for unloading one load.

  Pitch time is an index used in production management of factories and means a time interval in which products are produced from a line. Therefore, if this pitch size is applied to the loading of loads such as earth and sand at the site, an index for managing the productivity at the site can be obtained, and the productivity at the site can be improved.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third unloading work management systems, the management means includes the stay time by the calculation unit, the cycle time for each vehicle, the cycle time for each vehicle, and the average stay time. When calculating the time, the average cycle time, and the pitch time, the break time of the site stored in advance in the storage unit is subtracted.

  When the calculation is performed by subtracting the break time such as lunch time, the residence time, the cycle time for each vehicle, the cycle time for each vehicle, the average residence time, the average cycle time and the pitch time based on the actual operation time of the loading machine and the transport vehicle Therefore, it is possible to obtain a calculation value that is more accurate and practical.

  The unloading operation management system of the present invention has a residence time from when one transport vehicle arrives at the site to the departure and another vehicle with a different vehicle ID after the one transport vehicle arrives at the site. Calculate and store the cycle time for each vehicle until the next time the transport vehicle arrives at the site and the cycle time for each vehicle when one transport vehicle with the same vehicle ID arrives at the site. Whether the capacity of the loading machine being used is appropriate, whether the approach route of the transport vehicle to the site is appropriate, and whether the number of transport vehicles being input to the site is appropriate, etc. Can be easily determined, and the loading machine and the transportation vehicle can be easily rearranged in accordance with the actual situation at the site. Therefore, it is possible to easily and accurately manage the unloading work at the site.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a loading work management system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a loading operation management system according to the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a management device, and FIGS. 3 to 7 are tables illustrating contents of a loading operation management process executed by the management device. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the unloading operation management system of this example includes a loading machine 1 that is loaded on the site and loads loads such as earth and sand, and a plurality of units that convey loads loaded by the loading machine 1. The arrival of each transport vehicle 2 at the site and the transport from the site by wireless communication between the vehicle 2, the IC tag 3 storing the vehicle ID assigned to each transport vehicle 2, and the IC tag 3 The base station 4 that detects the departure of the vehicle 2, the server 5 that stores the arrival time and departure time from the site for each transport vehicle based on the detection data of the base station 4, and the site office And a management device 8 connected to the server 5 through a network system 7 such as a router 6 and the Internet. The management device 8 includes a database.

  As the loading machine 1, a hydraulic excavator, a rotary snowplow, a belt conveyor, or the like is used according to the type of load and the situation at the site. The loading machine 1 is provided with a control device that is started or stopped in conjunction with a key switch for starting the engine. When the key switch is turned on, it is determined that the loading machine 1 has been started, and the time Is stored in a memory in the control device. When the key switch is turned off, it is determined that the loading machine 1 is stopped, and the time is stored in the memory in the control device. The start time and stop time of the loading machine 1 are transmitted once a day, for example, at the end of work, to the management device 8 installed in the field office via the network system 7 or the satellite communication network.

  A dump truck or the like is used as the transport vehicle 2. The IC tag 3 can be provided in the transport vehicle 2 or can be carried by an operator. As the IC tag 3, a wireless LAN type having a communication distance of about 100 m, for example, one based on IEEE802.11b is used.

  When the base station 4 attempts wireless communication with the IC tag 3 at a predetermined time interval, for example, at an interval of 1 minute, and the reception of the transmission signal from the IC tag 3 is changed from a non-available state to a valid state, It is determined that a transport vehicle having a specific vehicle ID has arrived, and the time (arrival time) and the vehicle ID are transmitted to the server 5. Further, when the reception of the transmission signal from the IC tag 3 is changed from the enabled state to the disabled state, it is determined that the transport vehicle having the specific vehicle ID has departed from the site, and the time (departure time) and the vehicle The ID is transmitted to the server 5.

  The server 5 sequentially transmits these pieces of information to the management device 8 via the router 6 and the network system 7. Hereinafter, the contents of the unloading work management process executed by the management device 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this example, it is assumed that the number of transport vehicles 2 that are put on the site is 3, and the vehicle ID of each transport vehicle 2 stored in the IC tag 3 is 3a, 3b, 3c.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the management device 8 includes a data communication unit 8 a that performs data communication with the base station 4, and necessary calculations described below based on various data transmitted from the base station 4. , A storage unit 8c that stores various data transmitted from the base station 4 and data obtained by the calculation unit 8b, and various data transmitted from the base station 4 and the calculation unit 8b. A display unit 8d composed of a liquid crystal display device or the like for displaying the data obtained in the above, and an input unit 8e composed of a keyboard or the like for inputting the location and date of the site to be managed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the management device 8 uses the vehicle IDs, arrival times, and departure times transmitted from the server 5 to determine the residence time during which each transport vehicle 2 has stopped at the site, and one transport vehicle 2. Cycle time for each vehicle until another transport vehicle with a different vehicle ID arrives at the site after the arrival at the site, and every time one transport vehicle with the same vehicle ID arrives at the site The cycle time for each vehicle is calculated by the calculation unit 8b and stored in the storage unit 8c.

  When the residence time is longer than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the capacity of the loading machine 1 is insufficient. When the residence time is shorter than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the capacity of the loading machine 1 is excessive. . When the cycle time per vehicle is longer than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the transport vehicle 2 is congested on the approach route because the approach route of the transport vehicle 2 to the site is inappropriate, and the cycle per vehicle When the time is shorter than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the approach route of the transport vehicle 2 to the site is appropriate, and the number of transport vehicles 2 that are put on the site is excessive. Furthermore, when the cycle time for each vehicle is longer than the scheduled time, it can be determined that the number of transport vehicles 2 that are put on the site is excessive, and when the cycle time for each vehicle is shorter than the scheduled time, It can be determined that the number of transport vehicles 2 that are put into the vehicle is too small. Therefore, by calculating and storing the residence time, the cycle time for each vehicle, and the cycle time for each vehicle in the management device 8, whether or not the capacity of the loading machine 1 put on the site is appropriate is conveyed to the site. It is possible to easily determine whether or not the approach route of the vehicle 2 is appropriate and whether or not the number of the transport vehicles 2 put on the site is appropriate. Moreover, since measures such as rearrangement of the transport vehicle 2 and resetting of the approach route can be taken quickly, the loading operation can be managed easily and appropriately.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the management device 8 determines each transportation from the number of transportations of each transportation vehicle 2 per day and the loading amount of each transportation vehicle 2 stored in the storage unit 8 c of the management device 8 in advance. The amount of loading per day for each vehicle 2 and the total amount of loading per day from the site are calculated and stored, and the average residence time and average cycle time for each transport vehicle 2 are also calculated and stored. By grasping the amount of shipment per day for each transport vehicle 2, the transport reward can be calculated easily and accurately. In addition, by grasping the total amount of shipment per day, it is possible to easily determine whether the progress of the construction is appropriate. Furthermore, by calculating and storing the average residence time and average cycle time per day for each transport vehicle, it is possible to easily determine whether the load capacity of each transport vehicle 2 is appropriate or not.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the management device 8 calculates and stores the total operation time of the loading machine 1 per day from the start time and stop time of the loading machine 1 transmitted from the loading machine 1. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, the management device 8 determines the pitch required for loading and transporting one load from the total operation time of the loading machine 1 per day and the total number of times of loading on the transporting vehicle 2 per day. Calculate and store the time. By calculating the pitch time, an index for managing on-site productivity can be obtained, so that on-site productivity can be improved.

  In the embodiment, the time when the reception state of the transmission signal from the IC tag 3 in the base station 4 is changed from the non-state to the presence state is defined as the arrival time, and the transmission signal from the IC tag 3 in the base station 4 is determined. The departure time is the time when the reception state of the vehicle has changed from the state of being present to the state of absence, and the residence time, cycle time for each vehicle, and cycle time for each vehicle are calculated from the time difference, but there is a break between the arrival time and the departure time. When the time is sandwiched, each of these values is calculated by subtracting the break time from the time difference between the arrival time and the departure time. The break time is registered in the management device 8 in advance. In the example of FIG. 7, the arrival time is 11:50, the departure time is 12:50, and the time difference is 1 hour. However, if 45 minutes is registered in the management device 8 as a break time in advance, In the example, 45 minutes of time is subtracted and the residence time is calculated as 15 minutes. By doing so, the residence time, the cycle time for each vehicle, and the cycle time for each vehicle can be accurately calculated, and the loading operation can be managed more appropriately.

It is a block diagram of the unloading work management system which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a management apparatus. It is a table | surface figure which shows the 1st example of the information memorize | stored in a management apparatus. It is a table | surface figure which shows the 2nd example of the information memorize | stored in a management apparatus. It is a table | surface figure which shows the 3rd example of the information memorize | stored in a management apparatus. It is a table | surface figure which shows the 4th example of the information memorize | stored in a management apparatus. It is a table | surface figure which shows the 5th example of the information memorize | stored in a management apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Loading machine 2 Transport vehicle 3 IC tag 4 Base station 5 Server 6 Router 7 Network system 8 Management apparatus

Claims (4)

A loading machine that performs loading work of loads such as earth and sand, a plurality of transporting vehicles that transport the loads loaded by the loading machine, an IC tag of a wireless communication method in which a vehicle ID unique to each transporting vehicle is stored, Based on the base station that detects the arrival of the transport vehicle at the site where the loading machine operates and the departure of the transport vehicle from the site by wireless communication with the IC tag, and the detection information of the base station Management means for managing the arrival time and the departure time from the site for each transport vehicle,
The management means includes a data communication unit that performs data communication with the base station, an arrival time of the transport vehicle to the site, and a departure time of the transport vehicle from the site transmitted from the base station. In addition, based on the vehicle ID, the residence time from when the one transport vehicle arrives at the site until it departs and the vehicle ID after the one transport vehicle arrives at the site are different. A calculation unit that calculates a cycle time for each vehicle until one transport vehicle arrives at the site next time, and a cycle time for each vehicle every time one transport vehicle having the same vehicle ID arrives at the site And a storage unit that stores the residence time obtained by the calculation unit, the cycle time for each vehicle, and the cycle time for each vehicle for each vehicle ID.   The management means uses the vehicle ID, the loading capacity of each transport vehicle stored in association with the vehicle ID, and the number of arrivals of the transport vehicle to the site in the calculation unit. Calculate the daily loading amount for each different transportation vehicle and the total loading amount per day for all the transportation vehicles, and calculate the vehicle from the residence time stored in the storage unit and the cycle time for each vehicle. The average residence time per day for each transport vehicle with different IDs and the cycle time for each average vehicle are calculated, and the loading amount per day for each transport vehicle with different vehicle IDs calculated by the calculation unit, The total loading amount per day by the transport vehicle, the average residence time per day for each transport vehicle with different vehicle IDs, and the cycle time for each average vehicle are recorded in the storage unit. Work management system shipping according to claim 1, characterized in that.   The management means counts and stores the total number of arrivals of the transport vehicle to the site per day in the storage unit, and calculates the calculation from the total number of arrivals and the operating time per day of the loading machine. The unloading work management system according to claim 1, wherein a pitch time required for unloading the load once is calculated by the section.   The management means is stored in advance in the storage unit when calculating the stay time, the cycle time for each vehicle, the cycle time for each vehicle, the average stay time, the average cycle time, and the pitch time by the calculation unit. The unloading work management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a break time at the site is subtracted.

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