JP3632547B2 - Picking equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a picking facility that enables picking of articles.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional picking facility, a collection bucket (collection container) for each sorting destination (user or store) is conveyed by a conveyor on the collection line, and an article storage shelf (picking shelf) is stored in the bucket. From each compartment storage space, collection of articles for each sorting destination has been carried out by an operator transferring articles according to the display of the shelf indicator provided for each compartment storage space (such as the number of goods delivered). It was.
[0003]
At this time, the worker confirms whether the sorting number of the address paper (to be described later) attached to the bucket matches the sorting number displayed on the shelf display, and then transfers the article. When the transfer of all articles in the compartment storage space of the sorting area (picking zone) processed by the worker is completed, the total completion button is pushed, the bucket is unloaded by the conveyor, and the next bucket arrives by the conveyor. Each picking zone is provided with a zone indicator equipped with the total completion button and the like. Stopping of the bucket movement by the conveyor is performed by a stopper.
[0004]
The number of buckets required for collection is calculated from the picking data for each sorting destination and a plurality of the same address sheets (conveyance destination sheets) are attached to each bucket. When the bucket is full of articles, it is conveyed from the bucket. Remove the leading sheet, put one of the sheets into this bucket, transfer it from the collection line to the carry-out line, carry out the collected bucket, and attach the remaining sheets to the new empty bucket to collect the line. It is thrown into.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the picking facility, it is desired that the compartment storage space processed by the worker can be freely changed according to the amount of picking work and the ability of the worker. However, in the conventional picking equipment, since the zone indicator is fixed, and the position of the stopper that controls the conveyance of the bucket is also fixed, it is not possible to easily change the compartment storage space processed by the worker. .
[0006]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a picking facility that makes it easy to change a compartment storage space processed by an operator.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention has a plurality of compartment storage spaces for storing articles, and displays information on articles to be picked for each compartment storage space. A picking shelf provided with picking display means is provided, and a collection container for each sorting destination is moved on a line along the picking shelf, and the picking display is displayed on the collection container from each compartment storage space of the picking shelf. A picking facility for collecting items picked according to means,
Along said line, for each area of the picking shelf worker handles, display means for displaying information identifying the sorting destination of the current product container has been moved is provided, the display means, along said line The display means is configured to be slidable or transferable, and the display means is slid or transferred as the area of the picking shelf processed by the worker is changed.
[0008]
According to the above configuration, as the area of the picking shelf to be processed by the worker is changed, the display means that is provided along the line and displays information for specifying the sorting destination of the collected containers that have been moved is slid. Alternatively, it is moved by transfer. By making the display means slidable or transferable, it becomes easy to change the area of the picking shelf.
[0009]
Further, the invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein in the picking shelf area processed by the worker, an article having a large quantity to be picked is stored near the center along the line. The compartment storage space is arranged.
[0010]
According to the above configuration, in the area of the picking shelf, the compartment storage space for storing a large quantity of articles to be picked is arranged in the vicinity of the center along the line, so that one worker can collect one collection container at the time of picking work. The trajectory (distance) to move with respect to is shortened, and the working efficiency is improved.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2, wherein the quantity picked up approximately in the vicinity of the center along the line in accordance with the change of the area of the picking shelf processed by the worker is large. The compartment storage spaces for storing articles are rearranged.
[0012]
According to the above configuration, when the area of the picking shelf is changed, the section storage space for storing a large quantity of articles picked up in the vicinity of the center along the line is rearranged so that the worker can select one during picking work. The trajectory that moves relative to the collection container can be shortened, and the working efficiency is improved.
[0013]
The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the compartment storage space for storing the most picked quantity of articles is formed from the vicinity of the center along the line of the area. It is arranged on the upstream side.
[0014]
According to the above configuration, the worker has moved to the area at the time of picking work by disposing the compartment storage space for storing the most picked quantity of articles on the upstream side from the vicinity of the center along the line of the area. The trajectory moving with respect to the collection container can be shortened to improve work efficiency.
[0015]
The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the compartment storage spaces of the picking shelf are arranged vertically and horizontally, and are at least a constant compartment storage space left and right. The arrangement is separable left and right.
[0016]
According to the above configuration, the partition storage space of the picking shelf is arranged so that it can be separated to the left and right in at least a certain left and right partition storage space, so that the separation area handled by the worker is separated along the collection line. By partitioning at a possible position, the compartment storage space that the worker is in charge of is no longer divided up and down, and the danger of an adjacent worker moving and colliding in front of the upper and lower compartment storage spaces is prevented. The
[0017]
The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the change of the area of the picking shelf processed by the worker by the slide or transfer of the display means is as follows: It is limited by the characteristics of the articles stored in the compartment storage space.
[0018]
Changing the area of the picking shelf while ignoring the characteristics of articles stored in the compartment storage space, such as the shape and weight, can cause a heavy burden on each worker even if the number of picking times of the worker is the same in any area. A variation occurs, and a variation occurs in the working time, resulting in a situation where the collection container is congested in the area. According to the above configuration, the change of the area of the picking shelf is restricted with priority given to the characteristics of the articles stored in the compartment storage space, so that it is possible to avoid a large variation in the burden on each worker. The occurrence of the traffic jam can be prevented.
[0019]
The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the picking completion operation means in the area is arranged in the area of the picking shelf to be processed by a worker. The picking completion operation means is slid or transferred as the area of the picking shelf processed by the worker is changed.
[0020]
According to the above configuration, as the area of the picking shelf to be processed by the worker is changed, the picking completion operation means in the area is moved by sliding or transferring. By making the picking completion operation means slidable or transferable, the picking shelf area can be easily changed.
[0021]
The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a temporary table is disposed along the line in the vicinity of the line for moving the collection container. A display rail comprising a power line and a signal line is extended on the temporary table, and power is supplied to the display means via the power line of the display rail, and transmission and reception of signals with the display means are performed via the signal line. Is performed, and information for identifying the sorting destination of the moved collection container is displayed on the display means .
[0022]
According to the above configuration, the display rail composed of the power supply line and the signal line is extended to the temporary placement table arranged along the line, and the power is supplied to the display means by the power supply line of the display rail. by so transmission and reception of the display means and the signal being carried out, no need to lay a slide, or transfer to the power and signal lines even when the display means, along with changing the area of the picking shelf, display means Can be moved easily.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic layout diagram of a picking facility according to an embodiment of the present invention. Basically, for each storage line A in which articles to be collected are stored and each store (an example of a sorting destination) that orders the articles. , A collection line B that sequentially feeds collection containers for storing picked articles, supplies containers for collection from the upstream side of the collection line B, and attaches labels (details will be described later) Line head set-up zone C for performing a large quantity picking work zone D for picking a large quantity of picked goods for most stores, a normal picking work zone for picking small, medium, and small quantities of goods E, Additional label is issued, line tail packing zone F for performing sealing work (details will be described later), and palletizing work zone G for inspection work and palletizing work are set up. It is.
"Storage line A"
First, the storage line A will be described. The storage line A is a picking shelf (sorting shelf) 1 disposed in the large-scale picking work zone D and the normal picking work zone E, and a picking display device (notifying means) that is attached to the picking shelf 1. ) 2.
"Picking shelf 1"
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the picking shelf 1 includes a plurality of racks 3 (three in the figure) that are formed from a fluidized shelf and are inclined forward, and each rack 3 has an article. A plurality of compartment storage spaces 6 for storing the containers 5 storing the containers 4 are formed, and a roller conveyor 7 is provided for each compartment storage space 6, and the container 5 is positioned obliquely forward at the front end of the lowermost roller conveyor 7. A support 8 is provided for supporting the roller conveyor 7, and a stopper 8 </ b> A is provided at the front end of the other roller conveyor 7. With this configuration, the necessary article 4 is taken out from the container 5 locked by the support 8 or the stopper 8A, and when the container 5 becomes empty, the container 5 is removed, so that the next container 5 comes to the front. come. The roller conveyor 7 changes the roller pitch for each rack 3 as shown in FIG.
[0024]
In the lower compartment storage space 6, the opening of the container 5 is raised and the long side of the container 5 is arranged as the front surface. In the middle compartment storage space 6, the opening of the container 5 is turned sideways and the long side of the container 5 is placed downward. In the upper compartment storage space 6, the opening of the container 5 is placed sideways, and the short side of the container 5 is placed downward, and one container in the lower stage, one container in the middle stage, and two containers in the upper stage are arranged. It arranges so that it may line up and down.
"Picking display 2"
As shown in FIG. 4, a display rail 11 including a power supply line 9 and a signal line 10 is laid on the front surface of each rack 3 of the picking shelf 1, and the display rail 11 is provided for each partition storage space 6. In addition, the picking display 2 that receives power from the display rail 11 and transmits and receives signals is slidably mounted. The picking indicator 2 is formed of a three-digit digital indicator 12 indicating the quantity of articles 4 to be picked up, a display / completion button 13 serving as an indicator lamp and a button switch, and a chime 14. Yes. The color of the display lamp of the display / completion button 13 (an example of a code that can be visually confirmed) changes in the order of red, orange, and yellow according to the input signal. Each picking display 2 is marked with a display address.
[0025]
In the picking shelf 1, a sorting area S including a plurality of compartment storage spaces 6 processed by one or two workers H who perform the picking work is set.
"Collection line B"
Next, the collection line B will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, 9, 10, 13, and 14, the collection line B is basically picking conveyor 16 over all zones C, D, E, F, and G. An empty container return conveyor 17 comprising a free roller conveyor (free conveying means; a conveying means having no driving means for automatically conveying articles) disposed above the picking conveyor 16 and the picking conveyor 16 are: It is composed of a front rack 18 that is a temporary table and an illuminating lamp 19 that are independently arranged in the vicinity thereof.
"Picking conveyor (collection conveyor) 16"
The picking conveyor 16 is disposed along the front surface of the picking shelf 1 and is inclined toward the worker H side so that the worker H can easily put the article 4 into the collection container (an example of the first container) 20. The free conveyor 21 is a free conveying means and the guide roller 22 provided so that the collection container 21 does not fall due to the inclination. In the palletizing work zone G on the most downstream side, the conveyor is horizontal in order to perform inspection work. The collection container 20 is formed of cardboard (an example of packing means).
"Front rack 18"
The front rack 18 is disposed between the picking conveyor 16 and the empty container return conveyor 17 at a height substantially at the level of the line of sight of the worker H, and has an upper end along the front surface of the rack 18 (the worker H side). Rails (an example of receivers) 24 and 25 that support (pinch) the binder 23 that is the support shown in FIG. 6 upward and are slidable are laid on the lower end portion. The display rail 11 is laid on the front surface. Three types of binders 23 are prepared in which the color of the frame (an example of a code that can be visually confirmed) is three colors of red, orange, and yellow. With this configuration, the binder 23 is disposed so as to face the worker H almost at the height of the line of sight of the worker H so that the worker H can be easily seen. The front rack 18 is provided with an empty collection container 20.
"Store display""Block completion button"
On the display rails 11 of the front rack 18 in the picking work zones D and E, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, power is supplied from the display rails 11 for each sorting area S to transmit and receive signals. A store indicator 26 (display means for displaying information for specifying the collection destination of the collection container and notification means for notifying inspection execution) 26 and a block completion button 27 as an operation means for inputting the completion of picking slide.・ It is provided movably.
[0026]
The store indicator 26 is provided almost in the center of the sorting area S, and, as shown in FIG. 8A, stores the data of the sorting destination store (an example of information specifying the sorting destination of the collection container). The digital display 28 and the display lamp 29 indicate that there is a pickup operation. The color of the display lamp 29 (an example of a sign that can be visually confirmed) changes in the order of red, orange, and yellow according to the input signal.
[0027]
The block completion button 27 is provided at the downstream end (the end of the line) of the sorting area S, and as shown in FIG. 8B, a display lamp (blue) that signals the end of picking and a button switch. / Complete button 30 is formed.
On the display rail 11 of the front rack 18 in the setup section C at the head of the “picking display by store”, “collection cardboard selection display”, and “label printer” line, as shown in FIGS. Picking display for each store which is supplied with power from the rail 11 and transmits / receives signals {instruction means (display means) for instructing color, and also informing means for informing execution of inspection} 32 and a collection cardboard selection indicator (An example of an informing means) 33 is slidably provided, and a label printer 34 as a printing means is installed in the front rack 18 thereabove.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 8C, the store-specific picking display 32 has a five-digit digital display 28 and a display / change in color (an example of a sign that can be visually confirmed) in the order of red, orange, and yellow. It is formed from a completion button 13.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 11, the collection cardboard selection indicator 33 is formed of a display lamp (blue) 35 and a chime 36 for informing the collection container 20 of half cardboard.
As shown in FIG. 12, the label printer 34 is a label (for identifying the sorting destination) that is attached to a clip 37 (an example of an attached body) that prevents the upper lid (worker side) of the collection container 20 from closing during transportation. An example of a sorting destination display means) 38 is a printer that issues a label 38, and the label 38 is printed with the store name of the sorting destination (an example of information for identifying the sorting destination of the collection container). In addition, the clip 37 is prepared in three colors of red, orange, and yellow according to the type of color displayed on the store-specific picking display 32.
[0030]
"Display by store""Labelprinter"
On the display rail 11 of the front rack 18 in the line rear packing zone F, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. An example of 2 display means) 40 is slidably provided, and a label printer numeric keypad 41 as second printing means is installed in the front rack 18 above it, and a plurality of craft tapes are provided below the front rack 18. 42 is suspended so that it can rotate forward, a tape cutter 43 is provided in front of it, and a label printer main body 44 is installed in the front rack 18 on the downstream side thereof.
[0031]
The store-specific display 40 has the same configuration as the store-specific picking display 32, and the color (an example of a code that can be visually confirmed) changes in the order of the 5-digit digital display 28 and red, orange, and yellow. A display / completion button (an example of input means for inputting completion of picking work) 13 is formed.
[0032]
A control block diagram of the above configuration is shown in FIG.
[Control block]
51, work data comprising “store data + a plurality of“ information of picking articles and the number of picking articles (hereinafter abbreviated as the number of picks) ”” as exit information from a host computer (not shown). An input control computer (an example of a control means; details will be described later). To this control computer 51, a zone C line printer 34, a zone F numeric keypad 41, and a label printer (main body) 44 are connected. Further, a controller 52 (an example of confirmation means; details will be described later) and a printer 60 that is a printing means for printing a list (an example of a table) are connected. Further, the control computer 51 stores in advance data of the sorting destination area for each store and data to be printed on the label 38.
[0033]
Via the high-speed interface 53 and the signal line 10 of the display rail 11 to the controller 52, the picking display 32 for each store in the zone C and the collection cardboard selection display 33, and the sorting areas S of the zones D and E, respectively. The picking display 2, the store display 26, the block completion button 27, and the store-specific display 40 in the zone F are connected. Further, electric power is supplied to these indicators from the high-speed interface 53 via the power supply line 9 of the indicator rail 11. The controller 52 stores in advance data on the arrangement of the compartment storage spaces 6 of the picking shelf 1, data on the articles 4 stored in each compartment storage space 6, and data for setting the sorting area S.
[Control Computer 51]
The function of the control computer 51 will be described.
1. First, label issuance and inspection operations in the line head portion setup zone will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
Step-1
When the control computer 51 first inputs the delivery information, the control computer 51 determines whether the containers 5 in the compartment storage space 6 of the picking shelf 1 can be shipped as they are (for each container 5) based on the number of picks for each article. When the number is fractional, work data is created for each compartment storage space 6 with the quantity of the articles 4 picked in the zones D and E as this fraction, and further, for each sorting area by the store information of each work data. And a group (batch) is formed for each classification, and work data is stored in order for each group. The containers 5 that can be shipped as they are are separately collected at the end of the line.
Step-2
The work data of the first store of the first group is taken out at the start of work, and the color used as a marker for picking work is set in this store (set in order of red, orange, yellow for each store), and the store data The digital data of (code) and the lamp lighting signal of the set color are output to the picking display 32 for each store. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the total number of picks of the work data is less than half of the number of articles 4 that can be stored in the collection container 20, and if it is determined to be less than half, the storage capacity shown in FIG. In order to notify that a cardboard (an example of a second container having a small storage capacity with respect to a normally used collection container) is used as the collection container 20, a blinking lamp signal and a chime ringing signal are displayed on the collection cardboard selection display 33. Output to. The storage capacity of the collection container 20 is set by the number of articles 4. This number can be changed. The bottom area of half-cardboard and normal cardboard is the same.
Step-3
Next, when the completion signal by the operation of the display / completion button 13 on the store-specific picking display 32 is confirmed, the label information based on the store data is retrieved and output to the label printer 34.
Step-4
Next, the set color data is added to the work data of the first store of the first group and is output to the controller 52 as work information.
[0034]
The process returns to Step-2 until the processing of the first group is completed, and the work data of the next store is processed.
Step-5
When the processing of the first group is completed, the code “-----” is selected for inspection, and the digital data of this code and the three-color lamp scroll signal are output to the picking display 32 for each store. .
Step-6
Next, when the completion signal by the operation of the display / completion button 13 of the store-specific picking display 32 is confirmed, an inspection signal is output to the controller 52.
2. Next, the label issuing operation for the line tail packing zone will be described.
[0035]
When the store sorting completion signal is confirmed by the controller 52 during the execution of the above steps, the store code digital data and the lamp lighting signal of the set color are sent to the store-specific display 40 in the rear tail packing zone F. Output.
[0036]
Next, when data on the number of labels to be issued is input from the numeric keypad 41, store data corresponding to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the input number, that is, the required number satisfying the number of collection containers 20 used for each store destination is stored. Is output to the label printer 44.
[0037]
Next, when the completion signal by the operation of the display / completion button 13 of the store-specific display 40 is confirmed, the stored work data of this store is deleted.
3. The inspection list issuance operation will be described.
[0038]
When a work interruption command (described later) is input, the output to the picking display 32 for each store for collection in the above step-2 is interrupted, an inspection list (described later) is issued by the printer 60, and step-2. To resume.
4). The data collection operation of picking work will be described.
[0039]
After completion of all daily picking, a data totalization signal is output to the controller 52, and the number of picking touches and the shipment quantity of each compartment storage space 6 described later are input and stored, and each compartment for a predetermined period (for example, one month). The number of picking touches (the number of hits) and the shipment quantity for each storage space 6 are totaled. Further, the total number of picking touches of the partition storage space 6 forming each sorting area S is calculated from the total number of picking touches for each partition storage space 6, and the number of picking touches of each partition storage space 6 in this zone S is calculated. Is calculated (hit ratio%). In addition, 2 months worth are memorize | stored as a total result.
[Controller 52]
A control block of the controller 52 is shown in FIG.
[0040]
The controller 52 receives from the upstream side of the collection line B based on the arrangement data of the compartment storage space 6 of the picking shelf 1, the data of the articles 4 stored in each compartment storage space, and the data of the setting of the sorting area S. An area block is formed for each sorting area S. This area block includes a sorting area store control memory 55 corresponding to the store indicator 26 and the block completion button 27 in the sorting area S, a pick number control memory 56 corresponding to the picking indicator 2 in each section collection space 6, and a remaining shelf. It consists of a number control memory 57 and a cumulative memory 59.
[0041]
Further, every time work information (work data + color data) is input from the control computer 51, a work data distribution control unit 58 having a function of distributing picking data to each area block is provided.
<Work data distribution control unit 58>
The work data distribution control unit 58 has the following functions.
[0042]
First, the operation for distributing the input work information will be described.
1. The total number of picks in this store is obtained from work data and color data consisting of “store data + a plurality of“ information of picking items and picking number of picking items ””.
2. Based on the data setting data of the article 4 stored in each compartment storage space, the compartment storage space 6 for picking the article 4 is searched based on the information of the article to be picked, and the number of picks of each searched compartment storage space 6 The number of picks and color data are output to the control memory 56. In addition, the pick number “0” is output to the pick number control memory 56 of the other compartment storage space 6 that has not been searched.
3. The total number of articles 4 to be picked in each sorting area S is obtained based on the compartment storage space 6 in which the articles 4 are picked and the number of picks.
4). The total number of articles 4 picked in the sorting area S is subtracted from the sorting area S on the upstream side of the collection line B in order from the total number of picks in the store, and the remaining number of articles 4 that can be stored in the collection container 20 When the number is less than half of the number, the sorting area S that is less than half is set to the half cardboard use zone.
5. Output to the sorting area store control memory 55 of each area block to store and color data of work data, the total number of articles 4 picked in the sorting area S, and sort the area blocks set in the half cardboard use zone A half cardboard use signal is output to the area store control memory 55.
6). When a work completion signal consisting of store data for which work has been completed is input from the sorting area store control memory 55 in the most downstream sorting area, it is output to the control computer 51.
[0043]
It also has a function of transmitting an inspection signal.
That is, when an inspection signal is input from the control computer 51, inspection execution data is output to all sorting area store control memories 55.
[0044]
It also has a function of transmitting aggregate data.
That is, when a total signal is input from the control computer 51, a data transfer signal is output to the cumulative memory 59 of each partition storage space 6, and the number of picking touches and shipment quantity data of each partition storage space 6 are input. Then, the number of picking touches and the shipment quantity of each compartment storage space 6 are collectively output to the control computer 51.
<Sorting area store control memory 55>
The sorting area store control memory 55 sequentially stores store and color data inputted from the work data sorting control unit 58, sorting data consisting of the total number of picks and a half cardboard use signal, or inspection execution data. Then, the following operation is executed.
1. The data stored first is taken out, and when this data is sorting data, it is checked whether the total number of picks of sorting data is 0. If it is not 0, the store data (code) is digitalized based on the sorting data The data and the lamp lighting signal of the set color are output to the store display 26 and an execution signal is output to each pick number control memory 56.
2. For each input of a picking completion signal (described later) including the number of picks from each pick number control memory 56 in the sorting area S, the number of picks is subtracted from the total number of picks to obtain the remaining number. When the half cardboard use signal is input, if the remaining number is less than half of the number of articles 4 that can be stored in the collection container 20, a chime ring command signal is sent to the pick number control memory 56 that has input the picking completion signal. Is output.
3. When the remaining number becomes “0”, or when the total number of picks of the sorting data is 0, a lamp lighting signal is output to the block completion button 27.
4). When the completion signal of the block completion button 27 is confirmed, the next stored data is taken out.
5. When the extracted data is inspection execution data, a code "---" is selected, digital data of this code and three-color lamp scroll signal are output to the store display 26, and the inspection signal is stored in the remaining shelf number control memory. To 57.
6). When an inspection completion signal (described later) is input from all the remaining shelf number control memories 57, a lamp lighting signal is output to the block completion button 27.
7). When the completion signal of the block completion button 27 is confirmed, the next stored data is taken out.
[0045]
The above operation is repeated until all stored data is executed.
<Pick number control memory 56>
The pick number control memory 56 sequentially stores the number of picks and color data input from the work data distribution control unit 58. Then, the following operation is executed.
1. When an execution signal is input from the sorting area store control memory 55, the digital data of the number of picks stored previously and the lamp lighting signal of the set color are output to the picking display 2.
2. When a work completion signal is input from the picking indicator 3, a picking completion signal including the number of picks is output to the sorting area store control memory 55, the remaining shelf number control memory 57, and the cumulative memory 59, and output to the picking indicator 2 is stopped. Then, the pick number and lamp lighting operation are stopped, and the displayed pick number and color data are deleted.
3. When a chime ring command signal is input from the sorting area store control memory 55, the chime 14 is ringed for 3 seconds.
<Shelf remaining number control memory 57>
The remaining shelf number control memory 57 stores the total number (for example, 50) of articles 4 stored in the containers 5 in the compartment storage space 6 and the remaining number of articles 4 at the start of picking (hereinafter, referred to as “picking”). (Referred to as the remaining number of shelves) is preset. Then, the following operation is executed.
1. When a picking completion signal including the number of picks is input from the pick number control memory 56, the remaining shelf number control memory 57 picks from the remaining shelf number of the articles 4 in the container 5 in the compartment storage space 6, as shown in FIG. The remaining number of shelves is updated by subtracting the number. Further, for example, if the remaining shelf number becomes negative (for example, −9), this negative remaining shelf number is added to the total number 50 of articles 4 stored in the container 5 (50−9), thereby creating a new remaining shelf. Equation 41 is assumed.
2. When an inspection signal is input from the sorting area store control memory 55, it is checked whether or not the remaining number of shelves has been updated from the previous inspection, and when updated, as shown in FIG. 18, the remaining number of digital data and three colors A scroll lamp blinking signal is output to the picking display 2 to display the remaining shelf number on the digital display 12 and the display / completion button 13 is scrolled to blink. Further, when the remaining number of shelves has never been updated since the previous inspection, that is, when picking has not been performed since the previous inspection, no operation is performed.
3. When an operation completion signal is input from the picking indicator 2, an inspection completion signal is output to the sorting area store control memory 55, output to the picking indicator 2 is stopped, and the remaining shelf number and the lamp scroll operation are stopped.
<Total memory 59>
The cumulative memory 57 collects picking work data.
[0046]
That is, when a picking completion signal including the number of picks is input from the pick number control memory 56, the number of picks is counted, that is, the shipment quantity is counted, and a display / completion button is input by inputting a work completion signal of the picking indicator 2. The number of operations 13 (the number of picking touches) is counted. When a transfer signal is input from the work data distribution control unit 58, the counted picking touch count and shipment quantity data of the partition storage space 6 are output to the work data distribution control unit 58, and when the output ends, the count value To reset.
[Sorting area]
FIG. 19 shows an example of sorting (shelving) of the compartment storage space 6 of the picking shelf 1 in the sorting area S processed by the one or two workers H.
[0047]
In the large-volume picking work zone D, the upper and lower two compartment storage spaces 6 are allocated to the worker H, and in the normal picking work zone E in which picking work of medium, small and small items is performed, the worker H has 16 upper and lower parts. The compartment storage space 6 is assigned and the work amount of the worker H is assigned to be substantially the same. Further, the numbers given to the articles 4 in FIG. 19 are numbers given in order from the highest frequency (hit rate) corresponding to the quantity of the articles 4 to be picked, and the frequency is in the approximate center of the sorting area S. The compartment storage space 6 for the high article 4 is arranged, and the compartment storage space 6 with the highest frequency No. 1 is arranged upstream from the vicinity of the center along the collection line B of the area S, so that the sorting area can be used during picking work. The movement trajectory is shortened by reducing the left and right movements along the picking shelf 1 of the worker H with respect to the collection container 20 that has moved to S, thereby improving work efficiency. Further, the compartment storage space 6 is arranged vertically and horizontally (in the direction along the collection line B), and is arranged such that it can be separated left and right by at least a certain compartment storage space 6 left and right. The sorting area S can be changed at the separable position.
[0048]
The operation of the above configuration will be described.
1. Start of normal work (injection of collection container 20 into picking conveyor 16 in line head setup zone C)
FIG. 20 shows data movement at the start of work.
[0049]
Based on the exit information, the display / completion button 13 of the picking display 32 for each store at the head of the line is turned on by the control computer 51 and the store code is displayed on the digital display 12 (data (1) in FIG. 20). .
[0050]
The worker who processes the input of the collection container 20 confirms that the display lamp of the picking indicator 32 for each store is turned on, and presses the display / completion button 13 (data (2)).
Then, one label 38 (FIG. 12) for each store is issued from the label printer 34 at the head of the line (data (3)).
[0051]
When the collection container 20 is a half cardboard, the display lamp 35 of the collection cardboard selection indicator 33 blinks and the chime 36 rings (data (4)). Nothing is displayed when using normal cardboard.
[0052]
The worker selects the collection container 20 in accordance with the instruction of the collection cardboard selection display 33, and attaches the label 38 to the fixed position of the clip 37 as shown in FIG. At this time, the color of the clip 37 is the same as the color displayed on the display / completion button 13 of the store-specific picking display 32. The label 38 attached to the clip 37 is attached to the collection container 20 at the end of the picking operation.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 12, the clip 37 matching the display color of the store-specific picking display 32 is inserted into the flap of the collection container 20 and put into the line (roller conveyor 7).
[0054]
Further, the work data and color data of the articles 4 collected in the collection container 20 are output to the controller 5 (data (5)).
After a certain period of time, the display / completion button 13 of the store-specific picking display 32 by the next work data is turned on, and the store code is displayed on the digital display 12. At this time, since the color of the displayed lamp is changed from the next color, for example, red to orange, the color of the clip 37 attached to the collection container 20 is orange as shown in FIG.
[0055]
Accordingly, the clip 37 whose color is repeatedly changed in the order of red, orange, and yellow is inserted into the collection container 20 and is put into the line (roller conveyor 7). Further, the color of the clip 37 of the collection container 20 that moves back and forth is always different, so that it is prevented from being the same color continuously during collection, and the picking mistake of the worker H can be prevented.
2. Picking work (Picking in picking work zones D and E)
The data movement during the picking operation is shown in FIG.
[0056]
First, the controller 52 lights the display lamp 29 in the color assigned to the store on the store display 26 in the sorting area S based on the work data of the store of the collection container 20 that is transported next. Is displayed on the digital display 28 (data (1) in FIG. 22).
[0057]
When the collection container 20 to which the clip 37 is attached flows from the upstream of the line, the worker H, as shown in FIG. 23, the color of the clip 37 of the collection container 20 and the lamp displayed on the store display 26 And the store code of the label 38 of the clip 37 of the collection container 20 and the store code of the digital display 28 are matched. If they do not match, the collection container 20 flows downstream.
[0058]
The controller 52 also displays the number of picks on the picking indicator 2 of the compartment storage space 6 for picking the article 4 based on the work data of the store of the collection container 20, and displays / completes the button in the color assigned to the store. 13 is turned on (data (2)).
[0059]
The worker H confirms that the color of the clip 37 matches the color displayed on the display / completion button 13 of the picking indicator 2, and the number of picks from the compartment storage space 6 according to the display of the picking indicator 2. The article 4 is picked and the display / completion button 13 is pressed (data (3)).
[0060]
When the container 5 in the compartment storage space 6 becomes empty by this picking, the empty container is temporarily placed on the empty container return conveyor 17 in the collection line B. This empty container is reused as the collection container 20.
[0061]
Next, the worker H packs the articles 4 into the collection container 20 while pushing the collection container 20 on the roller conveyor 7. When the collection container 20 is full, it is determined that the collection container 20 is added, and as shown in FIG. 24, the empty container on the empty container return conveyor 17 is attached to the upstream side of the line and the operation is continued. I do.
[0062]
When the chime 14 sounds when the display / completion button 13 is pressed, when it is determined that the collection container 20 is added, as shown in FIG. 25, a half cardboard is selected and attached to the upstream side of the line. Continue work.
[0063]
When the controller 52 determines that the picking work for all the compartment storage spaces 6 in the sorting area S has been completed, the controller 52 lights the display / completion button 30 of the block completion button 27 (data (4)).
[0064]
When the block completion button 27 is turned on, the worker H presses the display / completion button 30 (data (5)). Then, the collection container 20 is pushed and sent to the next sorting area S.
Then, the work instruction of the next store is displayed on the store display 26 and the picking display 2 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the worker H starts the next picking.
[0065]
When there is no picking work in the sorting area S, the block completion button 27 is suddenly lit.
<Advance picking>
When the work instruction for the next store is displayed, the picking work may be time-consuming in the upstream sorting area S, and the collection container 20 may not be conveyed.
[0066]
At this time, the worker H performs a picking operation (referred to as a preceding pick) in advance. The article 4 picked in advance is temporarily placed in the front rack 18 of the collection line B. When the collection container 20 is sent, the color of the clip 37 of the collection container 20 matches the color of the lamp displayed on the store display 26, as described above with reference to FIG. It was confirmed that the store code on the label 38 of the clip 37 of the collection container 20 and the store code on the digital display 28 matched, and when it was confirmed, the product was temporarily placed in the front rack 18. The article 4 is packed into the collection container 20.
[0067]
The subsequent work is the same as the above picking work.
3. The movement of data during batch inspection is shown in FIG.
[0068]
For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the control computer 51 groups five stores and outputs the inspection work data c when the processing of the group is completed. As shown in FIG. 29, the control store 51 at the head of the line "-----" is displayed on the digital display 28 of the separate picking display 32, and the display / completion button 13 is scrolled in three colors (data (1) in FIG. 26).
[0069]
The worker who has loaded the collection container 20 confirms the inspection display on the picking indicator 32 for each store and presses the display / completion button 13 (data (2)). No label 38 is issued.
[0070]
When the control computer 51 confirms the completion signal of the display / completion button 13, it outputs an inspection signal to the controller 52 (data (3)).
According to the inspection display on the above-mentioned picking indicator 32 for each store, the worker places a box 61 (an example of an inspection indicator, hereinafter referred to as an inspection box) 61 that can be determined at a glance as “inspection work” as shown in FIG. It is put into the line (picking conveyor 16).
[0071]
When the inspection data is input from the control computer 51, the work data distribution control unit 58 of the controller 52 outputs inspection execution data to all the sorting area store control memories 55, and each sorting area store control memory 55 executes the inspection execution. When the data is stored and the picking operation of the group store is completed and the inspection execution data is executed, the digital display 28 of the store display 26 displays “---” as shown in FIG. ”Is displayed, and the display lamp 29 is scrolled by three colors (data (4)).
[0072]
Further, the sorting area store control memory 55 outputs an inspection signal to the remaining shelf number control memory 57, and the remaining shelf number control memory 57 responds to the inspection signal as shown in FIG. The remaining number is displayed on the digital display 12 of the picking display 2, and the display / completion button 13 is blinked in three colors to notify the inspection execution (data (5)). At this time, the chime 14 may be sounded. When no picking has been performed since the previous inspection, no operation is performed.
[0073]
As shown in FIG. 31, the worker H inspects each compartment storage space 6 in the sorting area S to be processed by the inspection box 61 sent or the inspection display on the store display 26 or the inspection display on the picking display 2. The work is started in cooperation with an inspection assistant who goes around with the inspection box 61. That is, the remaining number of articles 4 in the container 5 of each picking indicator 2 blinking in three colors is confirmed, and if it is OK, the display / completion button 13 is pushed (data (6)). Prior to the inspection box 61 being sent, inspection can be performed according to the inspection display on the store display 26 and the inspection display on the picking display 2.
[0074]
When a work completion signal is input from the picking indicator 2 to the remaining shelf number control memory 57, an inspection completion signal is output to the sorting area store control memory 55, output to the picking indicator 2 is stopped, and the remaining shelf number and lamp Cancels the scrolling operation.
[0075]
When the inspection area completion signal is input from all the remaining shelf number control memories 57, the sorting area store control memory 55 turns on the display / completion button 30 of the block completion button 27 (data (7)).
[0076]
The worker H presses the display / completion button 30 of the block completion button 27 (data (8)).
Thereby, the inspection work by this sorting area S is completed.
[0077]
Next, the operation of the worker H when a difference occurs between the display of the remaining number on the picking indicator 2 and the remaining number of the articles 4 in the container 5 (when they do not match) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 33, when the difference occurs, the worker H reports the difference between the display unit address 15 and the number of the picking display unit 2 to the person in charge (inspection assistant).
[0078]
Upon receiving the report, the inspection assistant confirms the information (brand name, etc.) of the difference article 4 and inputs a work interruption command including the information of the difference article 4 to the control computer 51.
As a result, when the control computer 51 inputs an operation interruption command, the control computer 51 interrupts input of the next collection container 20 into the line, and the operation data of the group (patch) subjected to inspection (in FIG. 18, 10 houses). Stores for picking the difference articles 4 and the number of picks are retrieved from the store work data), and a list (an example of a table, hereinafter referred to as an inspection list) is issued from the printer 60 as shown in FIG. Then, the input of the next collection container 20 to the line is resumed. In the inspection list, the quantity of picked articles 4 and the stores (sorting destinations) of the group that picked the articles 4 are described for each partition storage space 6.
[0079]
With this inspection list, the inspection assistant goes to the sorting area S downstream of the collection line, confirms the contents of the articles 4 in the collection containers 20 of the stores in the list, and corrects the difference.
The number of stores to be inspected is limited by the inspection for each group, and the stores are also limited by the difference article 4, so that the difference can be corrected quickly.
4). FIG. 35 shows data movement at the time of packing operation packing.
[0080]
When the controller 52 inputs a work completion signal composed of the data of the store where the work has been completed from the sorting area store control memory 55 of the most downstream sorting area, it outputs it to the control computer 51 (data (1) in FIG. 35).
[0081]
When the controller computer 51 confirms the store sorting completion signal from the controller 52, the control computer 51 outputs the store code digital data and the lamp lighting signal of the set color to the store-specific display 40 in the rear tail packing zone F. Then, the store code is displayed on the digital display 28, and the color set for the store is displayed on the display / completion button 13 (data (2)).
[0082]
As shown in FIG. 36, the worker of the packing process in the rear line packing zone F, the color of the clip 37 attached to the first collection container 20 sent by the picking conveyor 16 and the display 40 for each store. It is confirmed whether the colors of the display / completion button 13 match. Further, the number of collection containers 20 constituting one store is confirmed.
[0083]
Next, the worker inputs data on the number of issued labels including the number of confirmed collection containers 20 by using the ten key 41 (data (3)).
When the control computer 51 inputs data for the required number of labels 38 from the numeric keypad 41, the control computer 51 outputs label information based on store data to the label printer 44 by the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of input numeric keys 41. As shown in 37, labels 38 are issued continuously (data (4)). This issued label 38 is automatically printed with a series number 62 which is a continuous code, and a symbol “/” 62A indicating that the series number 62 is a numerator following the series number 62. The series number 62 printed on the label 38 indicates the order of the collection container 20 as the sorting destination, and the symbol “/” 62A indicates that the series number 62 is a number indicating the order with respect to the total number of picks. Is done.
[0084]
Next, when the worker confirms the issuance of the label 38, the worker removes the clip 37 from the collection container 20, further removes the label 38 (first label) from the clip 37, and as shown in FIG. The cushioning material 63 is inserted into the gap between the containers 20, the upper lid is closed, the craft tape 42 is cut and packed by the tape cutter 43, and the first label and the issued label are attached to each collection container 20, respectively. Finish packing. By using the label 38 attached to the clip 37, the issue of an extra label 38 is avoided.
[0085]
Note that when the quantity is re-input by the ten key 41, the label 38 of the quantity is reissued. At the time of this reissuance, the series number 62 is not printed and avoids duplication with the series number 62 of the previously issued label 38.
[0086]
Next, the worker presses the display / completion button 13 of the store-specific display 40 (data (5)).
When the control computer 51 confirms the completion signal by the operation of the display / completion button 13, it deletes the stored work data of this store.
[0087]
After that, in the palletizing work zone G, it is merged with the container 5 of the compartment storage space 6 that is shipped to the same store, and is transported to the shipping area.
5. When the down countermeasure picking indicator 2 or the like goes down, picking work is performed from the store-specific picking list attached to the binder 23.
[0088]
As described above, three colors are prepared as the frame color of the binder 23, and the same color as the color of the clip 37 is prepared. 23 and slides along the rails 24 and 25 of the front rack 18 at the same time as the collection container 20 to which the clip 37 of the same color is attached, so that the worker H sorts the articles 4 picked from the list into the sorting destination. Can be put into the collection container 20 without making a mistake. The binder 23 and the collection container 20 are pushed by the worker H and moved to the next sorting area S. Only the binder 23 can be sent to the next sorting area S first.
6). The shelf allocation analysis work control computer 51 has a clock function, and after the picking work every day, inputs the number of picking touches and the shipment quantity counted from the cumulative memory 59 of the controller 52 corresponding to each partition storage space 6. The number of picking touches (number of hits) and the shipment quantity for each partition storage space 6 in a predetermined period (for example, one month) are totaled. Further, the total number of picking touches of the partition storage space 6 forming each sorting area S is calculated from the total number of picking touches for each partition storage space 6, and the number of picking touches of each partition storage space 6 in this area S is calculated. Is calculated (hit ratio%). Note that the tabulation result stores two months. Further, after inputting the counted number of picking touches and the shipment quantity from the cumulative memory 59 of the controller 52 corresponding to each partition storage space 6, the contents of the cumulative memory 59 are erased.
[0089]
FIG. 41 shows an example of a list of total results. Shelf No. showing the compartment storage space 6 The code of the stored item 4, the name of the item 4, the category of the item 4, the number of hits (times), the hit ratio (%), and the shipment amount (shipment quantity) are listed.
[0090]
According to this list, the allocation (sorting area S) of the partition storage space 6 can be changed so that the hit ratio of each sorting area S is constant, and the optimum allocation can be obtained. At this time, with the change of the area S, the compartment storage space 6 for storing a large quantity of articles 4 picked up in the vicinity of the center along the line is rearranged, and the store indicator 26 and the block completion button 27 slide.・ Relocated by transfer. Note that when the area S is changed, priority is given to the characteristics of the article 4, that is, the shape and weight, and the change of the area S is restricted. Other characteristics of the article 4 include the value of the article 4 (whether it is valuable or not), whether it is fragile (whether it is necessary to be cautious when transferring), and the like.
[0091]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the store indicator 26 and the block completion button 27 can be slid / moved (transferred) so that the sorting area S can be changed. As shown in FIG. 40, the sorting area S can be easily changed. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the display rail 11 (power supply line 9 and signal line 10) of the store display 26 and the block completion button 27 is extended along the collection line B. Even if the store indicator 26 and the block completion button 27 are slid or transferred, it is not necessary to lay the power line 9 and the signal line 10 on these devices, and these devices can be easily changed as the sorting area S is changed. I can move.
[0092]
Further, in the sorting area S, as shown in FIG. 19, a partition storage space 6 for storing a large quantity of articles 4 to be picked is arranged near the center along the collection line B. At the time of change, by relocating the compartment storage space 6 for storing a large quantity of articles 4 to be picked in the vicinity of the center along the collection line B, the worker H can move to one collection container 6 at the time of picking work. On the other hand, the moving trajectory can be shortened and work efficiency can be improved. Further, by arranging the compartment storage space 6 for storing the most picked articles with a quantity of 4 upstream from the vicinity of the center along the collection line B, the worker H has moved to the sorting area S during picking work. In addition, the trajectory that moves relative to the collection container 20 can be minimized, and work efficiency can be improved.
[0093]
Further, the compartment storage space 6 of the picking shelf 1 is arranged so that it can be separated into right and left at least at a certain compartment storage space 6 along the collection line B, and the sorting area S is divided at this separable position. The partition storage space 6 handled by the worker H in the sorting area S is no longer divided in the upper and lower stages, and the worker in the adjacent sorting area S moves in front of the upper and lower partition storage space 6 and collides with it. Risk can be prevented.
[0094]
Further, if the sorting area S is changed while ignoring the characteristics of the articles 4 stored in the compartment storage space 6, for example, the shape and weight, each worker H can be selected regardless of the number of picking times of the worker H in any area. A large variation occurs in such a burden, a variation occurs in the work time, and the collection container 20 becomes congested in the area. However, the change of the sorting area S is caused by the change of the sorting area S of the articles 4 stored in the compartment storage space 6. Since the feature is preferentially restricted, it is possible to avoid a large variation in the burden on each worker H and to prevent the occurrence of the traffic jam.
[0095]
Further, as shown by a solid line in FIG. 39A, the worker H picks the article 4 between the picking conveyor 16, the front rack 18 (collection line B) and the picking shelf 1, and supplies the article to the collection container 20. 4 is inserted and the collection container 20 is pushed repeatedly, and after moving to the downstream and operating the block end button 27, when the next collection container 20 is not sent from the upstream, FIG. As shown by the broken line in FIG. 4), by picking the article 4 and moving the article 4 to the front rack 18 repeatedly, the picking work can be executed very efficiently since the movement is performed upstream. Efficiency can be improved. As a comparative example, FIG. 39B shows the movement of the worker H in the case of the tact conveyor system. Since the position of the collection container during the picking work is fixed, an extra reciprocating walk occurs for the worker H, and work efficiency is inferior.
[0096]
In this embodiment, signals are sent and received between the picking indicator 2, the store indicator 26, and the block completion button 27 and the controller 52 in each sorting area S via the indicator rail 11. As shown in FIG. 42, a function of transmitting and receiving signals via radio waves is added to each picking indicator 2, store indicator 26, and block completion button 27, and for each area S or for each of a plurality of areas S. An antenna 71 connected to the controller 52 may be provided, and signals may be transmitted and received via these antennas 71. Also with this configuration, the picking indicator 2, the store indicator 26, and the block completion button 27 can be freely moved, and the sorting area S can be easily changed. Moreover, since it is not necessary to lay the display rail 11 along the collection line B and the picking shelf 1, it is possible to shorten the production work time and shorten the delivery time.
[0097]
Further, in the present embodiment, the label printers 34 and 44 as printing means are arranged separately (independently) apart from the head and tail positions of the collection line B formed in a straight line. When the product line B is formed in a loop shape, a label printer which is one printing means having the functions of the two label printers 34 and 44 is provided and arranged at the head and the tail position of the loop. Good.
[0098]
In the present embodiment, the label 38 as the sorting destination display means is issued by the label printers 34 and 44 as the printing means to display the sorting destination. However, when the picking work is started and when the picking work is completed, the collected goods are displayed. The sorting destination may be printed directly on the container 20. As such printing means, there is means for ejecting ink (for example, an ink jet printer). Further, the label printers 34 and 44 are fixed, but can be a handy type. Further, the label printers 34 and 44 issue only the label 38 of the sorting destination, but it is also possible to issue a price tag on which the amount of the goods according to the order of the sorting destination is printed at the same time. Further, the label printers 34 and 44 may be of an automatic pasting type in which labels are automatically and directly attached to the collection container 20.
[0099]
Further, in the present embodiment, the clip 37 is used as an attachment, but it may be simply placed, inserted, or attached with a pin or the like.
In this embodiment, colors are used as visually identifiable codes, but alphabets, numbers, images, and the like can also be used. In addition, although different sorting destinations are displayed using three colors, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more colors may be used, and the strength of the color is changed to three or more levels instead of the three colors. Different sorting destinations may be displayed.
[0100]
In the present embodiment, the groups are classified by the sorting area, but may be classified by direction, item, conveyance truck, or the like.
In this embodiment, a free conveyor is used as a free transfer means for the empty container return conveyor 17 and the picking conveyor 16, but a free state including a carriage may be used. Of course, the empty container return conveyor 17 and the picking conveyor 16 can be driven conveyors.
[0101]
In the present embodiment, the storage line A is arranged opposite to the collection line B. However, the storage line A is arranged on both sides of the collection line B, and the collection line 20 is arranged. The articles 4 may be picked and put from the picking shelves 1 on both sides.
[0102]
Further, in the present embodiment, the front rack 18 as a temporary storage place is disposed between the empty container return conveyor 17 and the picking conveyor 16, but is not limited to this position, and is disposed in front of the picking conveyor 16. It is also possible to do.
[0103]
Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the fluid shelf is used as the picking shelf 1, the general shelf to which the container 5 does not move can also be used.
Further, in the present embodiment, corrugated cardboard is used as the collection container 20, but a bucket, a case, a container, or the like, or a container with a lid (that can be sealed) may be used.
[0104]
In the present embodiment, the binder 23 is used as a support, but any material that can slide on the rails 24 and 25 and can transport the picking list may be used.
In this embodiment, push button switches are used as the display / completion button 13 of the picking display 2, the store-specific picking display 32, the store-specific display 40, and the display / completion button 30 of the block completion button 27. However, these switch functions can be replaced with a switch or a foot switch that is turned on by pulling a string. Each compartment storage space 6 may be provided with replenishment notification (input) means for notifying (inputting) that the articles 4 or containers 5 to be sorted are no longer present. Further, the picking display device 2 may be provided with the function of the replenishment notification (input) means.
[0105]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, since the display means can be slid or transferred, it can be easily moved when changing the area of the picking shelf, and the area of the picking shelf can be easily changed. it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic layout diagram of a picking facility according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a main part of the picking equipment.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a picking shelf of the picking equipment.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a picking indicator of the picking equipment.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a picking work zone of a collection line of the picking equipment.
FIG. 6 is a front view of a front rack and a binder in a collection line of the picking equipment.
FIG. 7 is a front view of a front rack in a sorting area of the picking equipment.
FIG. 8 is a front view of a store display device, a block completion button, and a store-specific picking display device of the picking equipment.
FIG. 9 is a front view of a line head portion setup zone of a collection line of the picking equipment.
FIG. 10 is a side view of a line head portion setup zone of a collection line of the picking equipment.
FIG. 11 is a front view of a collection cardboard selection indicator of the picking equipment.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of clips and labels of the picking equipment.
FIG. 13 is a front view of a line tail packing zone and a palletizing work zone of a collection line of the picking equipment.
FIG. 14 is a side view of the line tail packing zone of the collection line of the picking equipment.
FIG. 15 is a control configuration diagram of the picking equipment.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control computer of the picking equipment.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a controller of the picking equipment.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of shelf allocation of the picking shelf of the picking equipment.
FIG. 20 is a data flow diagram at the start of work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of loading of a collection container at the start of work of the picking facility.
FIG. 22 is a data flow diagram during a picking operation of the picking equipment.
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of picking work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of picking work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 25 is an explanatory view of a collection container of the picking equipment.
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of picking work of the picking facility.
FIG. 27 is a data flow diagram during inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart of inspection work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an inspection list of the picking equipment.
FIG. 35 is a data flow diagram during packing operation of the picking equipment.
FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of a packing operation of the picking equipment.
FIG. 37 is a view showing a label of the picking equipment.
FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a packing operation of the picking equipment.
FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of the movement of the worker in the picking work of the picking equipment.
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of changing the sorting area of the picking equipment.
FIG. 41 is a view showing a tabulation list of the picking equipment.
FIG. 42 is a main part control block diagram of the picking equipment according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Picking shelf 2 Picking indicator 4 Goods 5 Container 6 Compartment storage space 11 Indicator rail 14 Chime 16 Picking conveyor 17 Empty container return conveyor 18 Front rack 20 Collection container 23 Binder 24, 25 Rail 26 Store indicator 27 Block completion button 32 Picking display by store 33 Collection cardboard selection display 34, 44 Label printer 37 Clip 38 Label 40 Display by store 51 Control computer 52 Controller 60 Printer 61 Inspection box 62 Series number A Storage line B Collection line H Work Member

Claims (8)

A plurality of compartment storage spaces for storing articles, and a picking shelf provided with picking display means for displaying information of articles to be picked for each compartment storage space;
A collection container for each sorting destination is moved on a line along the picking shelf, and a collection of articles picked according to the picking display means from each compartment storage space of the picking shelf is moved to the collection container. A picking facility to perform,
Along the line, for each area of the picking shelf processed by the worker, providing a display means for displaying information identifying the sorting destination of the collection container that has been moved,
Said display means, and the slide or transfer possible configurations and along the line, along with changing the area of the picking shelf worker processes, and wherein the sliding or transfer the display unit picking Facility. 2. The picking facility according to claim 1, wherein a section storage space for storing a large quantity of articles to be picked is arranged in the vicinity of the center along the line in the area of the picking shelf processed by the worker. The compartment storage space for storing a large quantity of articles picked up in the vicinity of the approximate center along the line is rearranged as the area of the picking shelf processed by the worker is changed. The picking equipment described. The picking equipment according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the compartment storage space for storing an article having the largest quantity to be picked is arranged upstream from the vicinity of the center along the line of the area. The partition storage space of the picking shelf is arranged vertically and horizontally, and is arranged to be separable left and right in at least a certain left and right partition storage space. Picking equipment. The change of the area of the picking shelf processed by the worker by the slide or transfer of the display means is limited by the characteristics of the articles stored in the compartment storage space. Picking equipment according to crab. In the area of the picking shelf worker processes, the picking completion operation means in the area, slidable or transferred along the line, along with changing the area of the picking shelf worker processes, this The picking equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the picking completion operation means is slid or transferred. Place a temporary table along this line in the vicinity of the line for moving the collection container,
Extending the display stand composed of a power line and a signal line to the temporary table,
Power is supplied to the display means via the power line of the display rail, and signals are transmitted to and received from the display means via the signal line, and the sorting destination of the collected collection container that has been moved is specified on the display means The picking equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein information to be displayed is displayed .

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