JP3669592B2 - Method for registering and setting specification information for incoming / outgoing parts or stock parts of automatic warehouse - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention manages the warehouse parts and inventory parts of the automatic warehouse in the factory, registers the specification information of the warehouse parts and inventory parts, and sets the warehouse parts when entering and leaving the warehouse. Specification and registration method of specification information for outgoing / inventory parts, in particular, automatic warehouse incoming / outgoing parts / inventory that can handle various specification information of incoming / outgoing parts / inventory parts visually, easily and accurately The present invention relates to a part registration method and a setting method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in an automatic warehouse for constant management that stocks a predetermined number of various production parts necessary for assembling vehicles in a production factory and immediately supplies them to the production line when necessary, various types and various forms When organizing the production parts in a continuous manner, the production parts are automatically transported and stored in an appropriate empty shelf, and the desired production parts are automatically taken out and transported again. It is important to be able to leave.
In addition, the production parts that need to be stocked to assemble vehicles range from minute items to large items such as bumpers, and the specifications reflect the recent increase in demand. There are paint colors that are preferred in color and those that can be classified into a wide variety of destinations around the world that have various safety standards.
In addition, it is important that the operator can instruct the transfer status related to loading and unloading one after another while the warehouse equipment functions in conjunction with it, and that this transfer status can be repeatedly indicated. Various status indication methods have been proposed.
[0003]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a general automatic warehouse system that manages the inventory status while controlling a conventional warehouse facility.
In FIG. 8, the automatic warehouse system includes warehouse facilities 1, 1,..., 1 for stocking and unloading production parts, and transport facilities 2 a, 2 b for transporting production parts for loading and unloading, A control facility 3 for controlling the operations of the warehouse facilities 1, 1,..., 1 and the transport facilities 2a and 2b is provided.
The transport facilities 2a and 2b are provided with a warehousing facility 2a for warehousing on the floor and a warehousing facility 2b for unloading on the floor.
Each production part is placed on a pallet, which is a pedestal, and is carried in from the warehousing port 2c of the warehousing facility 2a, and is stored in an arbitrary position in the designated warehouse facility 1, 1,. It is taken out from the instructed position and is carried out to the delivery port 2d of the delivery facility 2b.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a lift facility for communicating the exit port 2d and the entrance port 2c.
[0004]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for specifically explaining the warehouse facility in FIG.
In FIG. 9, the warehouse facility 1 has an automatic transport vehicle 11 for transporting production parts, and a number of parts shelves 12, 12,... One bank is formed by arranging, for example, a bay 1a (arrow) which is a horizontal position and a level 1b (arrow) which is a vertical position, and a specific parts shelf 12a is selected. The production parts are stored.
The automated guided vehicle 11 mounts production parts via the pallet 13 and pallets from the entry / exit facilities 2a, 2b along the traveling path 15 to a predetermined bay (arrow) 1a by a guidance control device 14 for guiding. 13 is transported and lifted and stored up to the parts shelf 12a instructed by an elevator (not shown).
[0005]
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram schematically illustrating control of the automatic warehouse in FIG.
In FIG. 10, the control of the automatic warehouse is performed by monitoring the sequence control unit 31 that controls the entire sequence related to loading / unloading, the transfer control unit 32 that controls the loading / unloading facilities 2a and 2b, and the progress of loading / unloading. An instruction device 33 for instructing and the above-described guidance control device 14 are included.
In addition to the part that controls the sequence itself, the sequence control unit 31 is a communication interface 31b that processes communication between an input / output interface 31a that processes input / output of the pointing device 33 and a support system (not shown) that supports the automatic warehouse system. And a management unit 31c that introduces and recognizes the state of an automatic warehouse while forming and sending out control data while managing the input / output and communication interfaces 31a and 31b in an integrated manner. Incoming and outgoing facilities 2a and 2b are controlled via 32, and each of the automatic transport vehicles 11, 11, ..., 11 is guided via the guidance control device 14.
The instruction device 33 is connected to the management unit 31c via the input / output interface 31a, and is operated by automatic warehouse management software for instructing entry / exit while monitoring the sequence control of entry / exit and managing inventory. .
[0006]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a general procedure for controlling the automatic warehouse in FIG.
In FIG. 11, the automatic warehouse is controlled by setting the management item setting step S1 in which various management items are classified and set in advance in the management unit 31a by the instruction device 33, and the production device to be loaded / unloaded is designated by the instruction device 33. The entry / exit instruction step S2 for instructing entry / exit, the control step S3 for the sequence where the management unit 32c controls the sequence relating to the management items in accordance with the entry / exit instruction, and the management unit 32c based on the result of the sequence control Management item updating step S4 for updating the inventory, and inventory management is performed while operating the mechanical part of the automatic warehouse.
The management items include information indicating specifications relating to the form of production parts and shelf data indicating the inventory status of each of the component shelves 12, 12,.
[0007]
In the entry / exit instruction step S2, a character string relating to each specification item of the production part to be stocked is sequentially entered on the display screen by using letters, numbers, or symbol keys provided in the instruction device 33, and key input is performed. ing. Accordingly, if all the character strings are to be described as they are, a considerable operation time is required for each instruction.
Therefore, in order to shorten the key input time, the operator replaces each specification content with a code consisting of letters, numbers, or symbols for each specification item, and performs key input using an abbreviation combining these codes.
In other words, for convenience, the operator assigns and uses an arbitrary code that is easy to remember by combining multiple specification items, or the operator has a list with specification information and codes, and from this list The code corresponding to the contents of each specification is read for each item and key input is performed one by one.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when using the conventional method for indicating the state of conveyance in an automatic warehouse, key entry of various specification items of the in-and-out part or the in-stock part, and when trying to instruct the entry / exit, There were problems as described.
(1) Since the creation of the code is left to the discretion of the operator, a plurality of operators can assign different codes to the same stock parts, or the same codes can be assigned to different stock parts in duplicate. Yes, when the operator changed, confusion could not be avoided for a while.
(2) Also, it is difficult for an operator unfamiliar with the keyboard to enter a key with a different code for each instruction as well as a character string.
(3) Subsequently, there are many duplicates even when the initials of the contents of use and numbers such as 3 doors and 4 doors are used for the codes, and most of the codes have no redundancy, so it is difficult to memorize them. Caused an error in key input.
(4) Furthermore, even if a correspondence table with specifications and signs is prepared to help the operator's memory, this correspondence table is read alongside busy inventory management, which may cause reading errors. .
As described above, due to the problems (1) to (4), it was not possible to answer the urgent request of the production line which is one of the most important goals of the production factory.
In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention visually registers the specification information of inventory parts having various specification items in the method of instructing the state of conveyance in an in-and-out part or inventory part of an automatic warehouse, and at the time of entry and exit It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and a method for registering and setting specification information on an in-and-out part or an inventory part of an automatic warehouse that can accurately set an entry / exit instruction.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following means.
(1) In the method of registering the specification information on the incoming / outgoing parts / inventory parts of the automatic warehouse, registering the specification information of the incoming / outgoing parts / inventory parts when managing the incoming / outgoing parts / inventory parts in the warehouse equipment of the automatic warehouse , The contents of the specific specification information in the incoming / outgoing parts or stock parts Display and generate a number corresponding to the contents of the selected specification information, Encoding stage of specification information to be encoded in combination, and this encoded specification information The A registration instruction forming step for forming a registration instruction, which is an instruction for registration, and a registration instruction execution step for actually registering specification information based on the formed registration instruction are provided. A method of registering specification information for warehouse parts and inventory parts.
(2) The automatic operation described in the preceding paragraph (1), wherein the stage of performing the registration instruction includes a process of deleting the registered code only when it is not used for entering / exiting or managing inventory. Code registration method for production parts in the warehouse.
[0010]
(3) In the specification information setting method for the automatic warehouse input / output part, which sets the specification information of the incoming / outgoing part when managing the stock parts by instructing the incoming / outgoing at the warehouse equipment of the automatic warehouse, Specific contents of specification information in Display and generate a number corresponding to the contents of the selected specification information, Encoding stage of specification information to be encoded in combination, and this encoded specification information The The specification information is actually set only when the setting instruction forming stage for setting the setting instruction, which is an instruction for setting, and the encoded specification information in the formed setting instruction are registered in advance. A method for setting specification information on an incoming / outgoing part of an automatic warehouse, characterized in that an execution stage for setting instructions to be executed is provided.
[0011]
[Action]
The specific contents of the specification information are selectively combined to form an encoded registration instruction, and the registration of the specification information is actually performed based on this.
In addition, it is deleted only when the registered code is not used for an entry / exit instruction or inventory management.
Furthermore, the specific contents of the specification information in the incoming / outgoing parts are selectively combined and encoded, and the setting instruction is formed by the encoded specification information, and the encoded in the formed setting instruction is encoded. Only when the specification information is registered in advance, the setting of the specification information is actually performed.
[0012]
【Example】
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention in an automatic warehouse of a factory will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 are explanatory views schematically explaining an embodiment according to the method of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a method for registering specification information. FIG. It shows a method for setting specification information.
In FIG. 1, the main part of this registration method is a registration instruction forming step S12 for forming a registration instruction, which is an instruction for registering the specification information by this notification, and the actual registration based on the formed registration instruction. This is an execution stage S13 of the registration instruction to be executed, and is provided in succession to the registration stage notification stage S11 for notifying the opportunity for registering the code of the inventory part. These formation stage S12 and execution stage S13 are provided to the operator. Can be repeated arbitrarily.
In addition, S10 shows the step which starts, and S19 shows the step which ends.
[0013]
The registration instruction includes a specification code which is a code indicating the specification information of the inventory part, and the specific contents in each specification item of the specification information are selected and combined with a unique number associated with the specification contents. One specification information is represented.
In the method for setting the specification information, which will be described in detail later, in addition to the case where the operator selects and specifies the registration mode on the menu screen in the management item setting step S1 in FIG. Unregistered specification information may be set.
[0014]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for specifically explaining the registration instruction formation stage and execution stage in FIG.
In FIG. 2, in the formation stage S12 in FIG. 1, a specification registration screen display process S121 for displaying a screen for registering specification information is first provided to determine whether the operation is a designation operation. S122, a specification item selection process S123 for selecting each item for forming the specification information, and a specification content selection process S124 for specifying specific contents in the specification item are continued from the specification registration screen display process S121. These selection processes S123 and S124 are repeatedly performed as required by the operator, and the process returns to the specification registration screen display process S121 again.
[0015]
In the execution stage S13, a deletion determination process S131 for determining whether the operation is a deletion operation and an additional determination process S132 for determining whether the operation is an additional operation are performed in parallel with the screen display process S121 of the specification registration. This is provided for the first time, and the deletion or addition operation by the operator is selectively performed.
The designated determination process S122 is also provided in parallel with the deletion and addition determination processes S131 and S132, and the operator directly deletes or adds an additional operation depending on the contents initially set on the specification registration screen. Can also be done.
That is, when any one of deletion, addition, and designation operations by the operator occurs, the process proceeds to the corresponding processes in the formation stage S12 and the execution stage S13, and otherwise waits until the registration opportunity is resolved. It is supposed to do.
In addition, after determining that the forming step S12 has been performed, the process may proceed to the performing step S13.
[0016]
Next, following the deletion determination process S131, a specification state inspection process S133 for inspecting a state in which the specification information to be deleted is used, and a registered specification for deleting this specification information from the registered specification information group The erasure process S134 from is sequentially provided.
Further, following the addition determination process S132, a registration state inspection process S135 for inspecting a state where the specification information to be added is registered, and an insertion process S136 to the registered specification for inserting this specification information into the registered specification are performed. By performing these deletion processing S134 and insertion processing S136, the execution step S13 is completed, and the operator can return to the registration instruction formation step S12 again as required by the operator. .
Note that B indicates a process to start, and E indicates a process to end.
[0017]
The specification item selection process S123 displays a screen for selecting a specification item, and accepts a specification item instructed by the operator on the specification item selection screen.
The specification content selection process S124 has a plurality of screens for selecting specific content in the specification information for each specification item, and displays a specification content selection screen corresponding to the received specification item. Accepts the specification content instructed by the operator on the screen, generates a number corresponding to this specification content, assigns the generated multiple numbers to each specification item, and forms a specification code corresponding to a specific inventory part doing.
[0018]
The specification state inspection process S133 checks whether or not the specification information to be deleted relates to a part that is not currently managing inventory, and permits the deletion only when it is not in use for inventory management. If it is in use, deletion is suppressed and a message indicating that it is in use is displayed.
In the deletion process S134 from the registered specification, the specification code in the registration instruction is deleted from the specification array that is an array in which a plurality of specification codes are registered in the same specification number order, thereby forming a new specification array.
[0019]
The registered state inspection process S135 checks whether or not the specification information to be added has already been registered in duplicate, and inserts it into the registered specification only if it has not been registered, and registers if it has been registered. A message indicating completion is displayed.
In the registered specification insertion process S136, the specification code in the registration instruction is added to the above-described specification array.
[0020]
In FIG. 3, the setting method includes a setting instruction forming step S21 for forming an instruction relating to setting of specification information, and a setting instruction performing step S22 for actually performing setting based on the setting instruction. The operator can arbitrarily repeat the formation step S21 and the performance step S22.
S20 indicates a start stage, and S29 indicates an end stage.
[0021]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for specifically explaining the setting instruction formation stage and execution stage in FIG.
In FIG. 4, in the setting instruction forming step S21, a setting instruction screen display process S211 for displaying a screen for issuing a setting instruction is first provided, and a forming determination process S212 for determining whether or not the operation is a forming operation. The specification item selection process S213 for selecting each item for forming the specification information, and the specification content selection process S214 for specifying the specific contents in the specification item are followed by the setting instruction screen display process S211. These are provided in order, and the selection process S214 is performed to return to the setting instruction screen display process S211 again.
[0022]
The setting instruction execution step S22 includes an execution determination process S221 for determining whether the operation is an execution operation, and a specification code comparison process S222 for comparing the selected specification information with the registered specification information. The setting instruction issuing process S223 for issuing the setting instruction is provided in order following the screen display process S211 of the specification registration so that the operator can return to the setting instruction forming step S21 according to the necessity of the operator. Yes.
The performance determination process S221 is provided in parallel with the formation determination process S212, and each of the corresponding operations in the formation stage S21 and the performance stage S22 when one of the formation and execution operations by the operator occurs. Otherwise, the process waits until another job (not shown) is selected, and the operator can directly perform the operation according to the contents initially set on the setting instruction screen. It has become.
In addition, after determining that the forming step S21 has been executed, the process may proceed to the performing step S22.
[0023]
The specification item and specification content selection processes S213 and S214 are substantially the same as the above-described selection processes S123 and S124 in FIG. 2, but check the procedure and stock necessary for instructing the warehouse facility to enter and exit. The difference is that processing for specifying the number of parts is added.
The specification code collation process S222 searches the above-described specification array with the corresponding specification code, and if there is a match with this specification code, the process proceeds to the setting instruction issuing process S223, and if not, the setting is set. A message indicating that the instruction is incorrect is displayed to the operator, and the process returns to the setting instruction forming step S21 again.
[0024]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating an apparatus for using the method of the present invention in an automatic warehouse.
In FIG. 5, this apparatus includes a second sequence control device 35 that controls a sequence in the method of the present invention, and a second instruction device 36a that instructs the second sequence control device 35 by a display screen in the method of the present invention. , 36b, 36c, and the others are not different from the conventional example in FIG.
The second indicating devices 36a, 36b, 36c display the production part specifications and the graphic relating to the control state of the automatic warehouse in a preset format, and input a specific position and management work in the automatic warehouse to the sequence control device. Then, the operator confirms this control state, and instructs an operation relating to the entering and leaving of the production parts by pressing the figure.
[0025]
One of the second indicating devices 36a, 36b, and 36c is in the above-described warehousing port 2c, the other is in the warehousing port 2d, and the other one is a comprehensive monitoring and spare machine including inventory status. It is possible to register the entry instruction, the delivery instruction, and the specification information independently.
In addition, as long as each apparatus is also used, one or two may be used, and the number may be increased to four or more for further use.
[0026]
Specifically, it is realized by a known touch panel or touch screen having a CRT or LCD display, in which a plurality of screens are initially set to design an arbitrary figure and assigned to a specific part of the figure. In addition, it is detected that the operator has pressed each divided area, and an instruction command corresponding to the divided area is formed and transmitted. Any part may be touched to instruct the automatic warehouse system.
[0027]
The second sequence control device 35 receives a second input / output interface 35a that receives an instruction of a warehouse operation from a plurality of second instruction devices 36a, 36b, and 36c and notifies a control state of the automatic warehouse, and an automatic warehouse. A second communication interface 35b that receives a request for a new support system (not shown) to support and provides the requested information, and a second input / output and communication interface 35a, 35b that manages each interface in a centralized manner. The management unit 35c is configured to perform the same function as the first sequence control device 31 described above.
[0028]
Specifically, it is realized by a known sequence controller, sequencer or the like, but other means may be used as long as it has a programmable control unit.
A new support system (not shown) has software such as a monitor program developed for use in the second sequence control device 35 and the second instruction devices 36a, 36b, and 36c. There is no difference from the conventional support system.
[0029]
The second input / output interface 35a has an input / output buffer that accepts an operator's instruction while designating the type of display screen for each of the second instruction devices 36a, 36b, and 36c. Each input / output buffer is connected to the second management unit 35c via a multiplexer that distributes the received instructions and collects the acceptance of the instructions from each.
The second management unit 35c includes an application program for managing loading / unloading and stocking. This application program is a loading / unloading setting unit for managing stock while setting the sequence control of loading / unloading according to loading / unloading instructions. And a status monitoring unit that monitors and manages the operating status, and is connected to the second communication interface 35b via a common memory.
[0030]
The common memory has a specification array in which specification information is encoded and registered, and a number correspondence table in which each specification content is grouped for each specification item and is associated with a unique number. The second instruction devices 36a, 36b, 36c and the new support system can add, delete, search, and collate arbitrary specification codes in this specification array, and each specification content in this number correspondence table The corresponding number can be generated according to the instruction of the operator while displaying.
Here, the screen displayed on the second instruction device 35 in FIG. 5 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
[0031]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the specification registration screen in FIG.
In FIG. 6, the specification registration screen includes a registration guidance partial screen RF1 which is a partial screen for displaying general guidance in the registration operation, and a registration setting operation which is a partial screen for displaying a specific setting operation in the registration operation. The partial screen RF2 of the specification content, the partial screen RF3 of the specification content registration input which is a partial screen for displaying the registration input of the specification content, and the registration reference which is a partial screen for displaying items and messages to be referred to for registration. The partial screen RF4 is included.
[0032]
The registration input partial screen RF3 is a display area for a plurality of specification contents, which is an area for displaying the specification contents last input. Area Each specification item has a display area for each specification. Area The operator presses and switches to the specification content setting screen for the corresponding specification item.
The registration setting operation partial screen RF2 forms a registration code for forming a specification code corresponding to the set specification content and registering it in the registration table. ー and Delete key to delete this specification code ー and Scroll key for scrolling the registration reference partial screen RF4 - Have.
The registration reference partial screen RF4 is arranged to display the specification codes registered in the registration table together with the corresponding specification contents.
[0033]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a screen to be displayed in the registration instruction forming stage of FIG. 1, FIG. 7 (a) shows a specification item selection screen in FIG. 2, and FIG. 7 (b) in FIG. A screen for selecting specification contents is shown.
In FIG. 7A, the specification item selection screen includes a guidance partial screen CF1 which is a partial screen for displaying general guidance and a specification item which is a partial screen for displaying a specific setting operation for the specification item. The setting operation partial screen CF2, the specification item selection result partial screen CF3, which is a partial screen for displaying the specification item selection result and necessary messages, and the current state to be referred to for the specification item selection. The specification item to be displayed is formed including a partial screen CF4 in the current state.
[0034]
The specification item setting operation partial screen CF2 is a setting confirmation to confirm the setting of entry / exit Key and Empty pallet receipt key for receiving only empty pallets without placing production parts to be stocked - Have.
The partial screen CF4 of the current state of the specification item is a display area of a plurality of specification items, which is an area for displaying the specification item. In the area Name display area that is divided and displays the name of the specification item Area The display area of each specification item is combined with the specification content display area CF42 which is an area for displaying the specification contents selected last in this specification item. In the region Have each.
In the specification content display area CF42, the operator selects the corresponding specification item by pressing down, and the display is switched to the specification content selection screen for the specification item.
[0035]
In FIG. 7B, the specification content selection screen includes a guidance partial screen SF1 that is a partial screen for displaying general guidance, and a setting operation that is a partial screen for displaying specific setting operations for the specification content. A partial screen SF2, a partial screen SF3 of a specification content selection result that is a partial screen for displaying a selection result of a specification content and a necessary message, and a partial screen for displaying a current state to be referred to for setting. It is formed including a partial screen SF4 in a current state with certain setting contents.
The specification content setting operation partial screen SF2 has a content setting key SF21 for provisionally setting the specification content.
[0036]
The specification contents selection result partial screen SF3 is a display area for a plurality of specification items, which are areas for displaying the selected specification contents. In the area The display area of each specification item is divided Area The operator presses down and selects the corresponding specification item.
The partial screen SF4 in the current state of the setting contents is a display area for a plurality of specification contents, which is an area for displaying the last specification contents. Area Each specification item has a display area for each specification. Area The operator presses the screen to switch to the specification content selection screen for other corresponding specification items.
[0037]
On each display screen, the content setting key ー and , Display area CF42, CF42,..., CF42 for each specification item, and display area for each specification item Area , The display area of the current specifications Area , These parts can be pressed by the operator to perform various instructions or operations, etc., and the state in which the operation is accepted is highlighted and distinguished from the waiting state, For example, a warning color (yellow, orange or red) is colored or blinked, or a character string indicating each state is displayed.
[0038]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, the configuration of partial screens and figures on each screen is the job type in the management operation of the automatic warehouse, and the priority order of the specification items in the inventory parts. Based on the above, various modes are allowed, and on each partial screen, the figure of each operation key displayed in the partial screen may be enlarged in the order of frequency of use.
In addition, when displaying management items such as each specification item and specification content on the screen, they may be used together, or may be colored, enlarged, or emphasized by graphics or animation, etc. Of course, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Furthermore, in addition to applications in inventory management of vehicle parts, various specification information such as instructions for painting colors on the painting line and instructions for supplying the engine from the sub-line to the main line and incorporating it into the chassis are registered in the robotic device. And can be used to set instructions.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
(1) Since the creation of the code is performed automatically, multiple operators assign different codes to the same stock parts, or assign the same codes to different stock parts without being left to the discretion of the operators. Duplicate assignments can be made and operations can be performed smoothly even if the operator changes.
(2) In addition, the operator who is unfamiliar with the keyboard can easily understand the management items already described on the display screen, so that it is not necessary to enter a key with a different code for each instruction as well as a character string. Work progresses without operation.
(3) Subsequently, since the code is automatically formed just by confirming the description of the management items, there is no need for the operator to worry about duplication or to provide redundancy. Can be relied on only in the memory of their business activities, reducing the key input error of the operator.
(4) Furthermore, to help the operator's memory, management items such as specification items and specifications are displayed on the display screen, so when reading various management items alongside busy inventory management, There is no reading error.
By the above (1) to (4), it becomes possible to fully respond to the urgent request of the production line which is one of the most important goals of the production factory, and the specification information registration method for the inventory parts of the automatic warehouse In addition, in the setting method, it is possible to easily register stock parts having various specification items, and to provide a specification information registration method and setting method for stock parts in an automatic warehouse that can be accurately set at the time of loading and unloading. It became possible to do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of a method for registering specification information according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for specifically explaining a registration instruction formation stage and execution stage in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating an embodiment of a method for setting specification information at the time of loading / unloading according to the present invention.
4 is a flowchart for specifically explaining a setting instruction formation stage and execution stage in FIG. 3; FIG.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram schematically illustrating an apparatus for using the method of the present invention in an automatic warehouse.
6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specification registration screen in FIG. 2; FIG.
7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a screen to be displayed in a registration instruction forming stage of FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a general automatic warehouse system that manages inventory status while controlling conventional warehouse equipment.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for specifically explaining the warehouse facility in FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram schematically illustrating control of the automatic warehouse in FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a general procedure for controlling the automatic warehouse in FIG. 10;
[Explanation of symbols]
S10, S20 ... stage to start S11 ... registration stage notification stage
S12 ... Registration instruction formation stage S13 ... Registration instruction execution stage
S19, S29 ... stage to be completed S21 ... formation stage of setting instruction
S22... Setting instruction execution stage

Claims (3)

In the method of registering the specification information on the incoming / outgoing parts / inventory parts of the automatic warehouse that registers the specification information of the incoming / outgoing parts / inventory parts when managing the incoming / outgoing parts / inventory parts in the warehouse equipment of the automatic warehouse,
The specification information encoding stage that displays the contents of the specific specification information in the incoming / outgoing parts or inventory parts , generates a number corresponding to the content of the selected specification information, and encodes by combining the generated multiple numbers When,
And step of forming registration instruction forming the indication is a registered instruction for registering the coded specification information,
A method for registering specification information in an incoming / outgoing part or an inventory part of an automatic warehouse, characterized in that a registration instruction execution stage for actually executing specification information registration is provided based on the formed registration instruction.  2. The automatic warehouse loading / unloading according to claim 1, wherein the registration instruction performing step includes a process of deleting the registered code only when the registered code is not used for the loading / unloading instruction or inventory management. Code registration method for specification information on parts or stock parts. In order to set the specification information of the warehouse parts in the automatic warehouse, when setting the specification information of the warehouse parts in order to manage the stock parts by instructing the warehouse in the warehouse equipment of the automatic warehouse,
The specific content of the specification information in the loading / unloading part is displayed, a number corresponding to the content of the selected specification information is generated, and a specification information encoding stage for encoding a combination of a plurality of generated numbers ,
And forming step of setting an instruction for forming an indication an a setup instruction for setting up the encoded specification information,
The automatic warehouse entrance is characterized by providing a setting instruction execution stage for actually executing the setting of the specification information only when the encoded specification information in the formed setting instruction is registered in advance. Specification information setting method for outgoing parts.

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