JP3797069B2 - Goods storage facility - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a plurality of article storage means for storing articles, and an article transport means for transporting the article between the article storage means and a predetermined loading / unloading port, and the article is loaded and unloaded at the loading / unloading port. The article relates to an article storage facility.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Usually, in an article storage facility, for example, an automatic warehouse, a cargo handling device such as a forklift and a cargo handling means are installed at the loading / unloading port for delivery of articles. In addition to the fixed load receiving platform, the cargo handling means includes a cargo handling device such as a conveyor or a self-propelled carriage that moves the goods between the loading / unloading port of the automatic warehouse and the loading / unloading position of the goods by the cargo handling device. is there. Usually, these cargo handling devices are provided with a cargo handling control panel for drive control.
[0003]
The setting device for automatically controlling the loading / unloading operation of the cargo handling control panel and the stacker crane (article conveying means) of the automatic warehouse is connected to a host computer, and the setting device is based on the loading / unloading data from the host computer. The crane controls the cargo storage space (goods storage means) on the shelf of the automatic warehouse and the goods are transported (in / out) between the cargo handling equipment, and the cargo handling control panel commands the movement of the goods from the host computer to the warehouse location. Based on the movement command of the article to the loading / unloading port, for example, the conveyor motor is driven to move the article forward or backward. The entry / exit data includes a work mode of entry / exit or picking and a number of a load storage space of a shelf of an automatic warehouse for storing articles.
[0004]
In addition, when the stacker crane unloads the goods to the cargo handling equipment or picks up the goods, a signal (interlock signal) is sent between the cargo handling control panel and the setting device as to whether the wholesale operation or the scooping operation can be executed. It is controlled so that the articles can be reliably transferred between the stacker crane and the cargo handling device.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above conventional configuration, when a failure (equipment failure) occurs in the host computer, the stacker crane of the automatic warehouse can be automatically operated by setting the worker's entry / exit data to the setter, but the cargo handling device is automatically Due to the inability to drive, workers had to move the items manually. For example, a manual operation for moving the article on the conveyor to the loading / unloading port is performed, and a manual operation for moving the article from the loading / unloading port to the loading / unloading position is performed. Therefore, manual operation is troublesome and operation mistakes are likely to occur, which has been a burden on workers.
[0006]
In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an article storage facility that can automatically operate a cargo handling apparatus when a facility failure occurs and can reduce the burden on 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 is characterized in that a plurality of article storage means for storing an article, and conveying the article between the article storage means and a predetermined loading / unloading port. An article storage facility that has an article conveying means for performing article taking in and out at the loading / unloading exit,
A loading unit disposed at the loading / unloading port for transferring the article to and from the article transporting unit and moving the article to a loading / unloading position of the article; and a first unit for controlling the transportation of the article by the article transporting unit. 1 control means, second control means for controlling movement of the article by the handling means, A host computer that outputs the loading / unloading data to the first control means, outputs a forward command and a reverse command to the second control means, and performs the respective controls online by the first control means and the second control means. When With When the upper computer goes down, The first control means controls the cargo handling means via the second control means.
[0008]
Here, the handling means is a self-propelled cart, a lift receiving platform, a conveyor, and the like.
According to the above configuration, Based on the in / out data output from the host computer The first control means controls the conveyance of the article by the article conveyance means, Based on the forward and reverse commands output from the host computer The movement of the article by the handling means is controlled by the second control means, When the host computer goes down The first control means transmits a command signal of the handling means to the second control means, and controls the movement of the article by the handling means via the second control means.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the first control means is: When the host computer goes down , At the time of warehousing work, the second control means moves the unloading means to the loading / unloading position, and outputs a command to move the unloading means to the loading / unloading port by transferring the article to the unloading means. The unloading means is moved to the loading / unloading port to the second control means, and a command for moving the unloading means to the loading / unloading position by transferring the article to the unloading means is output.
[0010]
According to the above configuration, When the host computer goes down The loading means is moved to the loading / unloading position in response to a command from the first control means to the second control means during loading / unloading operation, and the loading / unloading means is moved to the loading / unloading port by transferring the article to the loading / unloading means. Is moved. Further, during the unloading operation, the unloading means is moved to the loading / unloading port in accordance with a command from the first control means to the second control means, and the unloading means is moved to the unloading position by transferring the article to the unloading means. Moved.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising an informing means for informing that the handling means is controlled by the first control means. It is a feature.
[0012]
According to the above configuration, when the cargo handling means is controlled by the first control means, this is notified by the notification means.
The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 3, wherein setting means for setting the handling means to the second control means is provided, and notification means is provided in the setting means. It is characterized by.
[0013]
According to the above configuration, when the handling means is controlled by the first control means, this is notified by the notification means provided in the setting means for setting the handling means to the second control means.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part of an automatic warehouse (an example of an article storage facility) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the article storage facility FS includes two storage shelves A that are installed at an interval so that the article loading and unloading directions are opposed to each other, and a work passage formed between the storage shelves A. A stacker crane (an example of an article transporting unit) C that automatically travels in B is provided, and each storage shelf A has a large number of article storage units (an example of an article storage unit) D arranged in parallel on the left and right in multiple stages. .
[0016]
In the work path B, a traveling rail 1 is installed along the longitudinal direction of the storage shelf A, and a loading / unloading instruction is issued to the loading / unloading position E of the article F of the stacker crane C installed on one end side of the work path B. A crane controller (an example of a first control means) E1 that inputs to the stacker crane C, a pair of cargo handling devices (an example of a handling means) E2 across the traveling rail 1, and prevents workers from entering the work path B A safety fence E3 is disposed, and the stacker crane C travels along the traveling rail 1 based on the loading / unloading command, and the pallet between the cargo handling device E disposed at the loading / unloading port E and the article storage unit D. It is configured as an article transporting vehicle for loading and unloading of articles F placed on P. A guide rail 7 is laid on the ceiling facing the traveling rail 1.
[0017]
The stacker crane C has a traveling vehicle body 2 that travels along the traveling rail 1 and includes a lifting platform 3, a pair of lifting masts 4 that guide and support the lifting platform 3 so as to be movable up and down, and a pair of lifting masts 4. The upper end 7 is connected, and an upper frame 7 that moves by sandwiching the guide rail 6 from the left and right is provided. The elevator 3 is provided with a fork device 5 for transferring articles. Further, a main body control panel 11 is provided on the traveling vehicle body 2 at a position facing the crane controller E1 outside the lifting mast 4, and the lifting platform is positioned outside the lifting mast 4 in a direction opposite to the main body control panel 11. An elevating drive device 12 for elevating and lowering 3 and a travel drive device 13 for traveling the traveling vehicle body 2 are provided. The carry-in / out port E is provided with a first optical transmission device 14 connected to the crane controller E1 toward the stacker crane C. In addition, a crane control device CC (FIG. 2) is provided in the main body control panel 11, and a second optical transmission connected to the crane control device CC on the front side of the traveling vehicle body 2 is opposed to the first optical transmission device 14. A device 15 is provided.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 2, the crane control device CC receives a transport command from the crane controller E1 via the optical transmission devices 14 and 15 and drives the lifting drive device 12 to designate the lifting platform 3 as the lifting position. A lifting control unit 20 that moves the vehicle body 2 up and down, a traveling control unit 21 that drives the traveling drive device 13 to move the traveling vehicle body 2 to a specified traveling position, and moves the fork device 5 back and forth to transfer the article F. The transfer control unit 22 is configured and controlled by the crane control device CC to transfer the article F between the loading / unloading port E and the article storage unit D and transfer the article F between the article storage unit D or the cargo handling device E2. Is done.
[0019]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a crane console 31 is provided on the surface of the crane controller E1, and this console 31 has a selection for selecting an online mode / off / remote mode as shown in FIG. A switch 32, an on-operation display lamp 33 that lights during operation, an emergency stop push button switch 34 for emergency stop of the operation of the stacker crane C, and a status display unit 35 for displaying the operating status and abnormality of the stacker crane C A display unit 36 composed of a liquid crystal display for displaying the contents of setting data and execution data, and a setting unit 37 for performing operations such as setting / changing data are provided. The setting unit 37 is provided with a mode selection switch 38 for setting a work mode for entering / exiting / picking, and a numeric keypad 39 for inputting a shelf number of the article storage unit D. Each switch and lamp of the console 31 are connected to the crane controller E1. The online mode is a mode in which the crane controller E1 controls the stacker crane C according to a command from a host computer, and the remote mode is a mode in which the stacker crane C is controlled by setting from the console 31.
[0020]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, each of the cargo handling devices E2 includes a pair of traveling rails 41 laid between a loading / unloading position E and a loading / unloading position G by a loading / unloading device (forklift or the like), and the traveling rails. A self-propelled carriage 42 that travels along 41, a placement detector 43 that includes a photoelectric switch that detects that the article F is placed on the self-propelled carriage 42, and the self-propelled carriage 42 is in a forward position ( The forward position detector 44 composed of a limit switch for detecting that the vehicle is in the loading / unloading position G) and the backward position detector 45 composed of a limit switch for detecting that the self-propelled carriage 42 is in the backward position (loading / exit position E). Then, the detection signals of the placement detector 43, the forward position detector 44, and the reverse position detector 45 are input, and the power supply to the motor 42A of the self-propelled carriage 42 is controlled to bring the self-propelled carriage 42 forward. Alternatively, a cargo handling controller (an example of second control means) 46 (FIG. 2) to be moved backward, an operation box (an example of setting means) 47 connected to the controller 46 for setting the cargo handling device E2, and the traveling rail 41 It is comprised from the safety fence 48 which prevents the worker's penetration | invasion into the. The operation box 47 is attached to the side surface of the safety fence E3.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 4, the operation box 47 includes a mode selection switch 51 for selecting the automatic mode / manual mode, and a warehousing position (advance position) for moving the self-propelled carriage 42 to the warehousing position G in the manual mode. A manual operation switch 52 for selecting the unloading position (retreat position) for moving the self-propelled carriage 42 to the loading / unloading position E, and an operation lamp (lighting on the notification means) that lights up in the automatic mode, flashes in the semi-automatic mode, and turns off in the manual mode. An example) 53, an abnormal lamp 54 that is turned on when an abnormality occurs in the cargo handling device E2, an incoming lamp 55 that is turned on in the automatic mode and in the incoming work mode, and blinks during switching to the incoming work mode, and an automatic mode In addition, the unloading lamp 56 that lights up in the unloading work mode and flashes during switching to the unloading work mode, the automatic mode, and the picking work mode. Picking / stock lamp 57 that lights up at the time and flashes during inventory confirmation, and replenishment / payout lamp 58 that lights up in the automatic mode and in the replenishment warehousing operation mode, and flashes during payout, and flashes when warehousing is possible. A completion button switch 59 that is turned on by a push-down operation is provided.
[0022]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the crane controller E1 and the handling controller 46 are respectively connected to a host computer 61, and the crane controller E1 and the handling controller 46 are connected thereto.
[0023]
When the online mode is selected by the selection switch 32 of the crane console 31 and the automatic mode is selected by the mode selection switch 51 of the operation box 47, the crane controller E1 is connected to the upper computer 61 as in the conventional case. The goods handling controller 46 moves the self-propelled carriage 42 forward or backward based on the forward and backward commands from the host computer 61.
[0024]
The entry / exit data includes a work mode of entry / exit or picking and a shelf number of the article storage unit D that stores the articles F.
Hereinafter, the operation when the remote mode is selected by the selection switch 32 of the crane console 31 when the host computer 61 that is the main part of the present invention is down (at the time of equipment failure) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. It explains according to. Note that it is assumed that the automatic mode is selected by the mode selection switch 51 of the operation box 47 for the cargo handling device E2.
[0025]
When the crane controller E1 confirms that the remote mode is selected by the selection switch 32 (Step-A1), the crane controller E1 outputs a remote signal to each cargo handling controller 46 (Step-A2).
[0026]
Each cargo handling controller 46 confirms whether or not the automatic mode is selected by the mode selection switch 51 (Step-B1), and if confirmed, confirms whether a remote signal is input (Step-B2). The semi-automatic mode is set (Step-B3), and the operation lamp 53 is blinked (Step-B4).
[0027]
In this semi-automatic mode, the cargo handling controller 46 feeds back the detection signals of the placement detector 43, the forward position detector 44, and the reverse position detector 45 in accordance with the command signal of the crane controller E1. Drive.
[Goods receipt work]
When performing the warehousing operation, the worker selects the “warehousing operation mode” with the mode selection switch 38 of the crane console 31, and sets the “shelf number” for warehousing the article F with the numeric keypad 39. In addition, you may make it set simultaneously the code | symbol (number etc. of the goods F) which identifies the goods F to be stored (this enables inventory management).
[0028]
When the crane controller E1 confirms the input of the warehousing operation data of the “warehousing operation mode” and the “storage bin” (Step-A3), the crane controller E1 selects the warehousing device E2 to be warehousing (Step-A4), and the selected loading device E2 A warehousing command signal is output to the unloading controller 46 (step-A5), and then, the warehousing consisting of the "warehousing operation mode", "storage bin", and "selected loading device" is performed with respect to the crane control device CC. Data is output (step-A6).
[0029]
When the cargo handling controller 46 confirms the input of the warehousing command signal (Step-B5), the self-propelled carriage 42 is advanced (Step-B6), and when the detection signal of the forward position detector 44 is turned on (Step-B7). Then, the self-propelled carriage 42 is stopped (Step-B8), and the completion button switch 59 is blinked (Step-B9).
[0030]
When the worker confirms that the completion button switch 59 is blinking, the worker places the article F on the self-propelled carriage 42 using the cargo handling device, and presses the completion button switch 59 when the placement is completed.
[0031]
When the detection signal of the placement detector 43 is turned on and the operation of the completion button switch 59 is confirmed (steps B10 and B11), the handling controller 46 lights the completion button switch 59 (step B12), When the traveling carriage 42 is moved backward (Step-B13) and the detection signal of the backward position detector 45 is turned on (Step-B14), the traveling carriage 42 is stopped (Step-B15), and the “ugly OK signal” is sent to the crane. Output to the controller E1 (step B16).
[0032]
The crane controller CC moves the stacker crane to the loading / unloading port.
When the crane controller E1 confirms the input of the “ugly OK signal” (step-A7), the crane controller E1 outputs the “ugly OK signal” to the crane control device CC (step-A8).
[0033]
When the crane control device CC confirms this “ugly OK signal”, the fork device 5 picks up the article F from the self-propelled carriage 42 and stores it in the article storage section D of the storage data storage bin.
[0034]
When the article F is picked up by the stacker crane C and the detection signal of the placement detector 43 is turned off (step B17), the unloading controller 46 turns off the completion button switch 59 (step B18), and the operation lamp 53 Is turned off (step B19).
[0035]
This completes the warehousing operation.
[Outgoing work]
When performing the unloading operation, the worker selects the “unloading operation mode” using the mode selection switch 38 of the crane console 51, and sets the “shelf number” for unloading the article F using the numeric keypad 39.
[0036]
When the crane controller E1 confirms the input of the delivery work data of the “shipping work mode” and the “storage number” (step A9), the crane controller E1 selects the cargo handling apparatus E2 to be delivered (step A10), and the selected cargo handling apparatus E2 is selected. The unloading command signal is output to the unloading controller 46 (step-A11), and then the unloading operation including the “unloading work mode”, “storage bin”, and “selected unloading device” is performed for the crane control device CC. Data is output (step A12).
[0037]
When the cargo handling controller 46 confirms the input of the output command signal (step-B20), the self-propelled carriage 42 is retracted (step-B21), and when the detection signal of the reverse position detector 45 is turned on (step-B22). Then, the self-propelled carriage 42 is stopped (step-B23), and a “wholesale OK signal” is output to the crane controller E1 (step-B24).
[0038]
Further, the crane control device CC drives the stacker crane C, picks up the article F from the article storage part D of the shelf number of the delivery data, conveys it to the loading / unloading port E, and makes it wait.
When the crane controller E1 confirms the input of the “wholesale OK signal” (step-A13), the crane controller E1 outputs a “wholesale OK signal” to the crane control device CC (step-A14).
[0039]
When the crane control device CC confirms the “wholesale OK signal”, the crane control device CC wholesales the article F to the self-propelled carriage 42 of the cargo handling device E2 for the delivery data.
When the detection signal of the placement detector 43 is turned on (Step-B25), the handling controller 46 advances the self-propelled carriage 42 (Step-B26), and when the detection signal of the advance position detector 44 is turned on (Step-B25). Step-B27), the self-propelled carriage 42 is stopped (Step-B28), and the completion button switch 59 is blinked (Step-B29).
[0040]
When the worker confirms the blinking of the completion button switch 59, the worker uses the cargo handling device to pick up the article F from the self-propelled carriage 42, and when the scooping is completed, presses the completion button switch 59.
[0041]
When the handling controller 46 confirms the operation of the completion button switch 59 (step-B30), the handling controller 46 proceeds to the step-B17, confirms that the detection signal of the placement detector 43 is OFF, and completes the button switch. 59 is turned off and the operation lamp 53 is turned off.
[0042]
As a result, the shipping operation is completed.
[Picking work]
When performing the picking work, the worker selects the “picking work mode” with the mode selection switch 38 of the crane console 31, and sets “the shelf number” in which the article F to be picked is stored with the ten key 39.
[0043]
When the crane controller E1 confirms the input of the “picking operation mode” and “storage number” picking operation data (step A15), the crane controller E1 selects the cargo handling apparatus E2 to be picked (step A16), and the selected cargo handling apparatus E2 is selected. A picking command signal is output to the unloading controller 46 (step-A17), and then the picking operation including the “picking operation mode”, “storage bin”, and “selected unloading device” is performed to the crane control device CC. Data is output (step-A18).
[0044]
When the picking controller 46 confirms the input of the picking command signal (Step-B31), the self-propelled carriage 42 is moved backward (Step-B32), and when the detection signal of the reverse position detector 45 is turned on (Step-B33). Then, the self-propelled carriage 42 is stopped (step-B34), and a “wholesale OK signal” is output to the crane controller E1 (step-B35).
[0045]
The crane control device CC drives the stacker crane C to pick up the article F from the article storage section D of the picking data shelf number, conveys it to the loading / unloading port E, and waits.
[0046]
When the crane controller E1 confirms the input of the “wholesale OK signal” (step-A19), the crane controller E1 outputs a “wholesale OK signal” to the crane control device CC (step-A20).
[0047]
When the crane control device CC confirms this “wholesale OK signal”, the crane control device CC wholesales the article F to the self-propelled carriage 42 of the cargo handling device E2 for picking data.
When the detection signal of the placement detector 43 is turned on (Step-B36), the handling controller 46 advances the self-propelled carriage 42 (Step-B37), and when the detection signal of the advance position detector 44 is turned on (Step-B36). Step-B38), the self-propelled carriage 42 is stopped (Step-B39), and the completion button switch 59 is blinked (Step-B40).
[0048]
When the worker confirms that the completion button switch 59 is blinking, the worker picks the article F from the self-propelled carriage 42 and presses the completion button switch 59 when the picking is completed.
[0049]
When the handling controller 46 confirms the operation of the completion button switch 59 (step-B41), the completion button switch 59 is turned on (step-B42), the self-propelled carriage 42 is retracted (step-B43), and the reverse position is detected. When the detection signal of the device 45 is turned on (step-B44), the self-propelled carriage 42 is stopped (step-B45), and a "ugly OK signal" is output to the crane controller E1 (step-B46).
[0050]
When the crane controller E1 confirms the input of the “ugly OK signal” (step-A21), the crane controller E1 outputs the “ugly OK signal” to the crane control device CC (step-A22).
[0051]
When the crane control device CC confirms the “ugly OK signal”, the fork device 5 picks up the article F from the self-propelled carriage 42 and stores it in the article storage section D of the picking data shelf number.
[0052]
The handling controller 46 proceeds to step B17, confirms that the detection signal of the placement detector 43 is OFF, turns off the completion button switch 59, and turns off the operation lamp 53.
[0053]
This completes the picking operation.
As described above, when the equipment handling failure occurs, the handling controller 46 is set to the semi-automatic mode, so that the handling equipment E2 can be automatically operated just like the case where the equipment is normal only by inputting the work data through the console 31, and is manually operated. Inconvenience and operational errors can be eliminated, and the burden on the operator can be reduced.
[0054]
Further, it is only necessary to add a remote signal to the conventional interlock signal, and it is possible to cope with the minimum wiring work.
In addition, in the said embodiment, although the self-propelled carriage 42 is used as the cargo handling apparatus E2, you may use a load receiving stand with a lifter, a conveyor, etc.
"Receiver with lifter"
FIG. 10 shows an example of a cradle with a lifter.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 10, almost half of the lifted load receiving platform 70 is installed at a position lower than the floor surface L, and the lifter main body 71 (the surface on which the article F is placed) that lifts and lowers the article F is the floor surface L. And the stacker crane C and the height position at which the article F is transferred are configured to move up and down. The article F (with pallet P) is wholesaled to the same height as the floor surface L, so that the article F can be loaded and unloaded by hand lift.
[0056]
Similar to the self-propelled carriage 42, the handling controller for driving the lifting drive device of the lifter body 71 is connected to the crane controller E1, and when the equipment is faulty, the handling controller is set to the semi-automatic mode. The lift drive device of the lifter main body 71 can be controlled via the cargo handling controller. The height position at which the article F of the lifter body 71 is delivered corresponds to the “retreat position” of the self-propelled carriage 42, and the floor surface L corresponds to the “advance position” of the self-propelled carriage 42.
[0057]
As described above, the cargo handling device E2 can be automatically operated in the same manner as when the equipment is normal, so that troublesome manual operation and operational errors can be eliminated, and the burden on the operator can be reduced.
"Conveyor"
FIG. 11 shows an example of a conveyor.
[0058]
As shown in FIG. 11, the conveyor 80 is composed of three roller conveyors 81, 82, 83 in which a pair of cargo handling devices E <b> 2 are arranged in a U shape, and a driving roller conveyor 81 arranged at the loading / unloading port E. , 83 and the stacker crane C, the article F is delivered, and the article F is conveyed to the loading / unloading position G by the drive roller conveyors 81, 83. The articles conveyed to the loading / unloading position G by these drive roller conveyors 81 and 83 are moved by an operator to a free roller conveyor 82 connecting the drive roller conveyors 81 and 83, and the picking of the articles F is executed.
[0059]
As with the self-propelled carriage 42, the handling controller for driving the drive roller conveyors 81 and 83 is connected to the crane controller E1, and when the equipment is faulty, the handling controller is set to the semi-automatic mode. The drive roller conveyors 81 and 83 can be controlled via the controller.
[0060]
As described above, the cargo handling device E2 can be automatically operated in the same manner as when the equipment is normal, so that troublesome manual operation and operational errors can be eliminated, and the burden on the operator can be reduced.
[0061]
In the conveyor, the article F is moved between the loading / unloading port E and the loading / unloading position G by the driving roller conveyors 81 and 83. When the moving distance is short, as shown in FIG. Instead of the roller conveyors 81 and 83, the article F may be moved by a pair of drive rollers 91.
[0062]
Further, in the present embodiment, the stacker crane C is used as the article conveying means, but a self-propelled carriage having an article F transfer means may be used.
In the present embodiment, the operation lamp 53 is used as the notification means. However, any operation means 53 may be used as long as it can notify the worker, and a ringing means such as a buzzer or chime is used in addition to the display means such as the lamp. You may do it.
[0063]
In the present embodiment, the operation box 47 is provided as the setting means. However, the equipment provided in the operation box 47 may be attached to the console 31 of the stacker crane C to be integrated into the setting means. At this time, the operation box 47 becomes unnecessary.
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, When the host computer goes down The handling means can be automatically operated in the same way as when the equipment is normal, so that troublesome manual operation and mistakes can be eliminated, and the burden on the operator can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an essential part of an article storage facility according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a control configuration diagram of the article storage facility.
FIG. 3 is a device layout diagram of a console of the article storage facility.
FIG. 4 is a device layout diagram of an operation box of the article storage facility.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the article storage facility.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the article storage facility.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the article storage facility.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the article storage facility.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the article storage facility.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a cargo handling apparatus for an article storage facility according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a cargo handling apparatus for an article storage facility according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a cargo handling apparatus for an article storage facility according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
FS goods storage facility
A Storage shelf
B Work passage
C Stacker crane
D Goods storage
E Loading / unloading position
E1 crane controller
E2 cargo handling equipment
F article
G Entry / exit position
11 Control panel
12 Lifting drive
13 Traveling drive
14, 15 Optical transmission equipment
31 console
42 Self-propelled cart
43 Placement detector
44 Advance position detector
45 Reverse position detector
46 Crane controller
47 Operation box
61 Host computer

Claims (4)

An article storage facility having a plurality of article storage means for storing articles, and an article transport means for transporting the article between the article storage means and a predetermined loading / unloading port, and for loading / unloading the articles at the loading / unloading port. There,
Unloading means disposed at the loading / unloading port, delivering the article to and from the article conveying means, and moving the article to a loading / unloading position of the article;
First control means for controlling conveyance of the article by the article conveyance means;
Second control means for controlling movement of the article by the handling means;
A host computer that outputs the loading / unloading data to the first control means, outputs a forward command and a reverse command to the second control means, and performs the respective controls online by the first control means and the second control means. And <br/>
When the host computer goes down, the first control means controls the cargo handling means via the second control means. The first control means, when the host computer goes down ,
At the time of warehousing work, the second control means moves the unloading means to the loading / unloading position, and outputs a command to move the unloading means to the loading / unloading port by transferring the article to the unloading means,
When unloading work, the unloading means is moved to the loading / unloading port to the second control means, and a command for moving the unloading means to the loading / unloading position by transferring the article to the unloading means is output. The article storage facility according to claim 1. The article storage facility according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an informing means for informing that the unloading means is controlled by the first control means. Setting means for setting the handling means to the second control means is provided,
4. The article storage facility according to claim 3, wherein a notification means is provided in the setting means.

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