JP3955480B2 - Luggage weighing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a weight measurement system for checked luggage, for example, for measuring the weight of each checked luggage from an airline user.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional baggage weighing system is configured by a weight measuring machine installed in a check-in counter.
[0003]
A user of the luggage storage service, for example, an airline user, receives an internal security check in advance for each of the checked luggage. The internal security check is performed by emitting an X-ray to the luggage to obtain an internal image, and visually inspecting the image. A security seal is affixed so as to straddle the opening / closing portion of the package when it is determined that there is no danger in the inspection.
[0004]
This security seal is configured such that when it is once applied and then peeled off, at least a part thereof is cut and its original shape is lost. As a result, it is possible to know whether or not the baggage has been opened / closed after receiving the internal security check, that is, whether or not the contents of the baggage may have been replaced, depending on whether or not the security seal holds the original pattern.
[0005]
Thereafter, the aviation convenience person carries the check-in procedure by bringing the baggage with the security seal affixed to the check-in counter.
[0006]
As shown in FIG. 8, the check-in counter 50 is provided with a low pedestal portion 51 for facilitating delivery of luggage, and usually a weight measuring device 52 is incorporated in the low pedestal portion 51. Yes. The aviation convenience user places the checked baggage on the low pedestal 51.
[0007]
The operator of the check-in counter 50 receives an air ticket from a user for aviation and performs a check-in process on the terminal 53. At the same time, the weight measuring device 52 is operated on the load placed on the low pedestal 51, and the weight of the load is measured.
[0008]
A package number is given to the package, and a package number label attached to the package is issued from the terminal 53.
[0009]
Also, the operator's input process to the terminal 53 associates the package depositor, the package number, and the package weight, and transmits the information to the host computer 60.
[0010]
In parallel with the input process to the terminal 53, the operator attaches the issued package number label to the package.
[0011]
The package with the package number label attached is moved onto the conveyance belt 55 adjacent to the low pedestal 51 and is conveyed by the conveyance belt 55.
[0012]
The host computer 60 performs various weight management processes based on the weight of each package input from the terminal 53.
[0013]
In addition, when the weight of the package exceeds a predetermined value, an additional fee billing procedure and a payment procedure are separately performed.
[0014]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Conventionally, for a plurality of airline users participating in a group trip organized by a travel agency, a method of collectively managing the weights of the packages is adopted.
[0015]
For example, when 10 people participate in a group trip, the weight of the baggage of the 10 aviation passengers is managed as one large baggage.
[0016]
The advantage of not handling and distributing baggage for multiple airline users participating in group trips etc. is that the timing of return of checked baggage can be made substantially the same among the participants of the group trip There is.
[0017]
In addition, the input of the weight to the terminal 53 only needs to be made for the total value of a plurality of packages, and the processing amount of the operator is reduced.
[0018]
However, the above handling has the following problems.
[0019]
In conventional handling, it takes time to measure the weight, etc., so it was not possible to individually carry out the weight measurement in front of the aviation user and deposit the luggage. For this reason, airline staff may check directly with the user about the checked baggage, such as "there is no dangerous goods in the checked baggage, whether the baggage was packed by yourself, or whether the checked baggage was under the supervision of the user". could not. In addition, in the case of collective baggage processing for group trips, in general, another individual passenger deposits a baggage with a small excuse (less cheaper than the baggage weight surcharge) for a group trip participant in anticipation of the extra weight. There were few cases, but it was rampant.
[0020]
Based on the above problems, the Applicant came to consider the policy that the baggage of multiple airline passengers participating in group trips should be handled strictly one by one. .
[0021]
However, in the case of the same package management for group customers as in the case of individual customers, the above-described conventional checked baggage weight measurement system is a system that performs weight measurement and weight input with a check-in counter. There is a high probability that a long queue of users will be formed. This means that the convenience of aviation users is greatly impaired.
[0022]
The present invention has been made in consideration of such points, for example, a system for measuring the weight of each checked baggage from an aviation user, which gives a more unpleasant feeling than before. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a system that makes it easy to manage the weight of checked baggage for each aviation convenience user, and further for each baggage unit.
[0023]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, an internal check device that obtains an image inside a package by irradiating the loaded package with transmitted radiation, and a security that issues a security seal for indicating that the package has been checked by the internal check device A seal issuing device, a weight measuring device for measuring the weight of the load, and a weight ticket issuing device for issuing a weight ticket on which information relating to the weight measured by the weight measuring device is written or recorded. The luggage placing table is disposed adjacent to the luggage input side of the internal check device, and the security seal issuing device and the weight ticket issuing device are configured as an integrated common issuing device and issued from the common issuing device. One common sticker ticket functions not only as a security sticker but also as a heavy duty ticket. Device package is the weight measurement system of the luggage, characterized in that it is possible issue to print the weight information common seal ticket while being checked by internal checking device.
[0024]
According to the present invention, it is possible to completely separate the work for measuring the weight of the luggage and the work for inputting the weight at the counter, so that the weight of the checked luggage is managed for each user, and further for each luggage. However, it is avoided that a long queue of users is formed in the counter. Further, in the counter, for example, the operator can easily input the weight by inputting information on the weight described or recorded on the weight ticket into the weight input terminal.
[0025]
In addition, according to the present invention, since the common seal ticket in which the function of the heavy duty ticket is added to the security seal that needs to be confirmed when depositing the luggage is used, there is no need to prepare the heavy duty ticket separately from the security seal. Costs can be kept at the same level as previous systems. Furthermore, the correspondence between the heavy ticket and the luggage can be more reliably maintained.
[0026]
Further, according to the present invention, the load mounting table of the weight measuring device is disposed adjacent to the load input side of the internal check device, and weight information is printed while the load is being checked by the internal check device. Therefore, it is possible to carry out a series of processes from the weight measurement process of the package to the process of attaching the common seal ticket through the internal check process extremely quickly.
[0027]
Here, it is preferable that the security sticker is kept attached to the package until it is returned after the baggage is deposited, but there is no such request for a heavy ticket. Also, immediately after the package is returned, it is assumed that the user of the package storage service is usually indifferent about maintaining the security sticker attached state, but would like to promptly remove the heavyweight ticket.
[0028]
Therefore, the common seal ticket has a seal main body portion provided with a predetermined cut to function as a security seal, and a weight ticket portion functioning as a weight ticket, and the seal main body portion and the weight ticket portion. It is preferable that a notch pattern is provided between them.
[0029]
In this case, the weight voucher can be easily separated from the seal body by cutting the cutting pattern at any time after the weight input.
[0030]
Preferably, the weight certificate is a weight seal. That is, preferably, the weight ticket is also configured as a seal. In this case, it is possible to more reliably attach the weight ticket to the luggage.
[0031]
In this case, in order to ensure the easiness of removal of the weight certificate, it is preferable that the back surface of the weight seal is configured so that the adhesive force is weaker than the adhesive force of the back surface of the security seal. As a result, it is possible to easily exclude only heavy weight tickets.
[0032]
For example, weight information can be written in numbers on the weight ticket. Alternatively, the weight information can be written on the weight ticket using the encryption information. The encryption information is, for example, barcode information.
[0033]
The seal body suitable for the present invention is intended to be pasted so as to straddle the open / close portion of the checked baggage, and is configured so that at least a part is cut and loses its original shape when it is peeled off after being pasted once A plurality of first straight longitudinal notches extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and having a strip-like shape extending in the longitudinal direction; A plurality of second straight vertical cuts cut from the edge and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and an inner side end of the second straight vertical cut from the vicinity of the inner side end of the first straight vertical cut And a first linear oblique cut extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction up to the vicinity of the portion.
[0034]
Such a seal main body can be easily removed from the release paper. Further, when it is peeled off after being applied once, at least a part is cut and the prototype is lost.
[0035]
Preferably, each of the second straight vertical cuts and each of the first straight vertical cuts are arranged so as to be aligned on a straight line so as to form a column. In this case, it is easier to lose the original pattern when it is peeled off after being applied once.
[0036]
Preferably, the first straight diagonal cut is a second straight vertical line belonging to a column adjacent to one side of the vertical line formed by the first straight vertical cut from the vicinity of the inner side end of each first straight vertical cut. It extends in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction, up to the vicinity of the inner end of the cut,
From the vicinity of the inner side end of each first straight vertical cut to the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut, A second straight diagonal cut extending in a direction forming an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction is further provided.
[0037]
In this case, when it is peeled off after being once stuck, the original pattern is more easily lost.
[0038]
Alternatively, the first straight diagonal cut may be a second straight vertical cut belonging to a column adjacent to one side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut from the vicinity of the inner end of each first straight vertical cut. Extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction, up to the vicinity of the inner end of the
A direction from the vicinity of the inner side end of each first straight vertical cut toward the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut. A second straight diagonal cut extending in a direction forming an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction from the vicinity of the inner side end portion of each first straight vertical cut to a position immediately before intersecting the first straight diagonal cut; ,
A direction from the vicinity of the inner side end of each first straight vertical cut toward the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut. From the position immediately after crossing the first straight diagonal cut, to the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut, A third straight diagonal cut extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with the longitudinal direction;
Is further provided.
[0039]
In this case as well, the original pattern is more easily lost when it is peeled off after being applied.
[0040]
More preferably, from the vicinity of the inner side end of each first straight vertical cut to the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column formed by the first straight vertical cut, the longitudinal direction Is further provided with a third straight longitudinal cut extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to.
[0041]
Further, the common issuing device suitable in the present invention is a storage unit in which a common sticker ticket sheet having a plurality of common sticker tickets and release paper applied to all the back surfaces of the plurality of common sticker tickets is stored. And a feeding mechanism for feeding out the common seal ticket one by one from the release sheet of the common seal ticket sheet stored in the storage portion without losing the original form of the common seal ticket.
[0042]
Thereby, the operation | work which sends out while peeling from a release paper so that the original of the seal | sticker main-body part of the said common seal ticket may be lost one by one can be achieved automatically.
[0043]
Furthermore, the weight measuring device of the present invention is based on a data acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of measurement data by measuring the weight of the same baggage at a predetermined sampling interval, and a plurality of measurement data obtained by the data acquisition unit. A convergence determination unit that determines whether the measurement data is stably converged, a weight information output unit that outputs final weight information when the convergence determination unit determines that the measurement data is stably converged, and It is preferable to have.
[0044]
In this case, the end of the weight measurement of each package is automatically determined, and the gravity measurement of each package can be performed quickly.
[0045]
For example, the convergence determination unit determines that the convergence is stable when the variation within a predetermined set time of a plurality of measurement data is within a predetermined set range.
[0046]
Thereby, the weight information of each package can be acquired more accurately and more quickly.
[0047]
Preferably, the predetermined setting time and / or the predetermined setting range are variable.
[0048]
Thereby, more suitable convergence determination conditions can be set according to the installation environment of the weight measurement system and the like.
[0049]
Alternatively, the weight measuring device according to the present invention includes an end input unit that manually inputs a determination signal for end of weight measurement, and final weight information when a determination signal for end of weight measurement is input by the end input unit. A weight information output unit for outputting.
[0050]
In this case, the operator determines the end of the weight measurement of each package.
[0051]
The end input unit is, for example, a push button or a foot switch. The foot switch is particularly preferable because both hands of the operator are free.
[0052]
Alternatively, the weight measuring device of the present invention includes a setting unit for setting either an automatic mode for automatically determining the end of the weight measurement of the load or a manual mode for the operator determining the end of the weight measurement of the load. It is preferable to have.
[0053]
In this case, the weight measurement device includes a data acquisition unit that performs weight measurement of the same baggage at a predetermined sampling interval and acquires a plurality of measurement data for the case where the automatic mode is set, and a data acquisition unit. A convergence determination unit that determines whether measurement data is stably converged based on a plurality of measurement data obtained, and final weight information when the convergence determination unit determines that the measurement data is stably converged A weight information output unit that outputs a weight measurement end signal for manually entering a weight measurement end determination signal, and an end input unit that terminates weight measurement. A weight information output unit that outputs final weight information when a determination signal is input.
[0054]
Furthermore, the weight measuring apparatus suitable for the present invention performs weight measurement again at a predetermined sampling interval after completion of the weight measurement of the load, and when the measurement data falls below a predetermined reset value, the removal of the load ends. It has a load resetting unit for determining whether it has been done.
[0055]
Thereby, acquisition and management of measurement data can be accurately performed for each package.
[0056]
Preferably, the reset value is variable.
[0057]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0058]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a checked luggage weight measuring system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the weight measuring system 10 according to the present embodiment is an internal check device that obtains an image inside the luggage 1 by irradiating the loaded luggage 1 with transmitted radiation, for example, X-rays. 11 is provided.
[0059]
FIG. 2A is a plan view of the vicinity of the internal check device 11, and FIG. 2B is a side view of the vicinity of the internal check device 11. As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 2B, the internal check device 11 includes a conveyor belt base 11a for loading and unloading a load, a radiation box 11b for emitting transmitted radiation, and an image for obtaining an image. It has a camera (not shown) and a screen 11c for displaying the obtained image.
[0060]
In the vicinity of the internal check device 11, a security seal issuing device that issues a security seal indicating that the package 1 has been checked by the internal check device 11 is installed as a common issuing device 14. As will be described later, the common issuing device 14 is configured to issue a common seal ticket 4 that functions as a security seal and also functions as a weight ticket.
[0061]
The common seal ticket 4 in this Embodiment is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the common seal ticket 4 includes a seal body 4 a provided with a predetermined cut C to function as a security seal, and a weight ticket portion on which weight information is printed to function as a weight ticket. 4b. A cut pattern 4c is provided between the seal body 4a and the weight voucher 4b. For this reason, the weight voucher 4b can be easily separated from the seal main body 4a by cutting the cutting pattern 4c at any time after the end of the weight input operation.
[0062]
In this case, in order to ensure both the certainty of attachment of the weight ticket portion 4b and the ease of removal, the back surface of the weight ticket portion 4b is also configured as a seal, while the sticking force is the back surface of the seal body portion 4a. It is preferable that the structure is weaker than the sticking force. Thereby, while the weight ticket part 4b can be reliably attached to the luggage | load 1, this can be excluded easily.
[0063]
On the other hand, a weight measuring device 13 that measures the weight of the load 1 is provided in the vicinity of the internal check device 11. The weight measuring device 13 includes a mounting table 13a on which the load 1 is mounted, and a weight measuring unit 13b (data acquisition unit) that measures the weight of the load 1 mounted on the mounting table 13a at a predetermined sampling interval. ) And a convergence determination unit 13c that determines whether or not the measurement data is stably converged, and a weight information output unit 13d that outputs final weight information.
[0064]
The convergence determination unit 13c determines that the convergence is stable when the variation within a predetermined set time of the plurality of measurement data is within a predetermined set range. Here, the predetermined set time and / or the predetermined set range are variable via appropriate input means or the like. For example, the predetermined set time and / or the predetermined set range can be defined in stages, and the speed of stability determination (having a relationship that is in conflict with accuracy) can be set to 9 levels.
[0065]
Furthermore, the weight measuring device 13 includes a package reset unit 13e that determines that the removal of each package has ended when the measurement data falls below a predetermined reset value. Here, the reset value is variable via appropriate input means or the like. For example, the reset value can be set to 0 kg or 2 kg.
[0066]
The mounting table 13 a is disposed adjacent to the loading side of the luggage 1 in the internal check device 11. That is, the weight of the load 1 is measured immediately before the load 1 is inserted into the internal check device 11.
[0067]
The weight measuring device 13 of the present embodiment can further set either an automatic mode for automatically determining the end of the weight measurement of the load or a manual mode for the operator determining the end of the weight measurement of the load. A setting unit 13f.
[0068]
The weight measurement device 13 is provided with an end input unit 13g for manually inputting a weight measurement end determination signal, and the weight information output unit 13d receives a weight measurement end determination signal from the end input unit 13g. In the case of a failure, the final weight information is output.
[0069]
In the present embodiment, a display unit 13h that displays measurement data of the weight measurement unit 13b is provided in order to assist the operator in determining the end of the weight measurement.
[0070]
The end input unit 13g is a foot switch in this case, but can be replaced with various known input devices such as push buttons.
[0071]
Further, the weight measuring device 13 is provided with an end display lamp 13i that is turned on when final weight information is output by the weight information output unit 13d (corresponding to the start of printing weight information).
[0072]
A common issuing device 14 is connected to the weight information output unit 13 d of the weight measuring device 13.
[0073]
The common issuing device 14 prints weight information on a data input unit 14 a that receives information (weight information) about the weight output from the weight information output unit 13 d of the weight measuring device 13 and the weight ticket unit 4 b of the common seal ticket 4. A printing unit 14b that performs printing, and an issuing unit 14c that issues a common sticker ticket 4 in which weight information is printed on the weight ticket unit 4b.
[0074]
The common issuing device 14 according to the present embodiment stores a common sticker ticket sheet having a plurality of common sticker tickets 4 and release papers commonly applied to all back surfaces of the plurality of common sticker tickets 4. It has a portion 14d.
[0075]
And the issuing part 14c is comprised as a sending-out mechanism which sends out the common sticker ticket 4 from the release paper of the common sticker ticket sheet stored in the storage part 14d one by one while peeling off the original form of the common sticker ticket 4 so as not to lose it. The printing unit 14b is provided between the storage unit 14d and the issuing unit 14c.
[0076]
For example, the weight of the measured load is printed on the weight ticket portion 4b as a number in units of 100 g.
[0077]
On the other hand, a counter 15 that receives and deposits the package 1 with the common sticker ticket 4 attached thereto is installed at a location away from the internal check device 11.
[0078]
The counter 15 is provided with a weight input terminal 16 for inputting information about the weight described in the weight ticket portion 4b. In this case, the weight input terminal 16 is configured as an integrated terminal for check-in procedures and the like. In addition, the counter 15 is provided with a low pedestal portion 15a for facilitating delivery of luggage. The weight input terminal 16 is connected to a host computer 17 that performs various weight management processes.
[0079]
Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
[0080]
For example, a user for aviation brings baggage 1 to a place where internal check device 11 is installed in order to receive an internal security check for each checked baggage.
[0081]
The first operator receives the luggage 1 from the aviation convenience user, and places the luggage 1 on the mounting table 13a of the weight measuring device 13 installed immediately before the luggage input side of the internal check device 11.
[0082]
Here, the case where the weight measuring device 13 is set to the automatic mode by the setting unit 13f will be described first.
[0083]
Immediately before the load 1 is placed on the placing table 13a, the measurement data by the weight measuring unit 13b is below the reset value. At this time, the package reset unit 13e recognizes that the package has been removed.
[0084]
When the load 1 is placed on the mounting table 13a in such a reset state, the weight measurement unit 13b performs weight measurement of the same load 1 at a predetermined sampling interval and acquires a plurality of measurement data.
[0085]
Subsequently, the convergence determination unit 13c determines whether or not the measurement data is stably converged based on the plurality of measurement data obtained by the weight measurement unit 13b. Specifically, it is determined that the plurality of measurement data have converged stably when the variation within a predetermined setting time is within a predetermined setting range.
[0086]
When the convergence determination unit 13c determines stable convergence, the weight information output unit 13d outputs final weight information to the common issuing device 14.
[0087]
Next, the case where the weight measuring device 13 is set to the manual mode by the setting unit 13f will be described.
[0088]
Also in this case, immediately before the load 1 is placed on the placing table 13a, the measurement data by the weight measuring unit 13b is below the reset value. At this time, the package reset unit 13e recognizes that the package has been removed.
[0089]
When the load 1 is placed on the mounting table 13a in such a reset state, the weight measurement unit 13b performs weight measurement of the same load 1 at a predetermined sampling interval and acquires a plurality of measurement data.
[0090]
In the manual mode, the operator determines whether or not the measurement data is stably converged while the operator visually follows the plurality of measurement data displayed on the display unit 13h.
[0091]
Then, the operator inputs a weight measurement end determination signal from the end input unit 13g. In response to the input, the weight information output unit 13 d outputs final weight information to the common issuing device 14.
[0092]
The common issuing device 14 starts printing on the weight voucher 4b based on the weight information received from the weight measuring device 13. At this time, the end display lamp 13i is turned on.
[0093]
When the first operator confirms that the end display lamp 13i is turned on, the package 1 whose weight has been measured is put into the internal check device 11 in parallel with the printing of the weight information by the common issuing device 14. The internal check device 11 emits X-rays to the loaded luggage and displays an image inside the luggage 1 on the screen 11c.
[0094]
The second operator in charge of the internal check visually inspects the screen 11c to determine whether or not the luggage 1 is dangerous. If it is determined that there is no danger, the fact is transmitted to a third operator arranged in the vicinity of the common seal issuing device 14. Normally, the second operator performs a special action only when “hazardous”, and takes no action when “no danger”.
[0095]
Based on the determination result “no danger”, the third operator applies the common seal ticket 4 (weight) issued from the common seal issuing device 14 to the opening / closing portion of the package 1 discharged from the internal check device 11. A weight ticket portion 4b on which information is printed). Then, the third operator returns the checked baggage 1 with the common sticker ticket 4 affixed to the aviation convenience user.
[0096]
FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of the above flow.
[0097]
The aviation convenience user brings the baggage 1 with the common seal ticket 4 affixed to the check-in counter 15. The aviation convenience person places the luggage 1 on the low pedestal portion 15 a and hands over the air ticket to the fourth operator arranged in the check-in counter 15.
[0098]
The fourth operator performs a check-in process on the terminal 16 based on the airline ticket received from the airline convenience user. At the same time, a weight input process is performed on the terminal 16 based on the weight information described in the weight ticket portion 4b of the common seal ticket 4 attached to the luggage 1 placed on the low pedestal portion 15a.
[0099]
A package number is given to the package, and a package number label attached or attached to the package is issued from the terminal 16.
[0100]
Further, by the input process of the fourth operator to the terminal 16, the baggage depositor, the package number, and the package weight are associated with each other and the information is transmitted to the host computer 17.
[0101]
The fourth operator attaches or affixes the issued package number label to the package in parallel with the input process to the terminal 16.
[0102]
The package with the package number label attached or affixed is moved onto the conveyor belt 15b installed adjacent to the low pedestal portion 15a, and is conveyed by the conveyor belt 15b.
[0103]
The host computer 17 performs various weight management processes based on the weight of each package input from the terminal 16.
[0104]
In addition, when the weight of the luggage 1 exceeds a predetermined value, an additional fee billing procedure and a payment procedure are separately performed.
[0105]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the weight measurement work of the load 1 and the weight input work in the counter 15 are completely separated. For this reason, in the counter 15, the weight input can be easily and quickly performed by the fourth operator inputting information on the weight described in the common seal 4 to the weight input terminal 16. As a result, even when the weight of the checked baggage 1 is managed in units of airline convenience users and further in units of baggage, it is avoided that a queue of airline convenience users is created in the counter 15.
[0106]
Moreover, according to this Embodiment, since it is not necessary to create a weight ticket separately from a security seal (common seal ticket), various costs can be kept at the same level as the conventional system.
[0107]
Further, according to the present embodiment, the internal check time of the luggage 1 is made to correspond to the printing time of the weight information on the weight ticket portion 4b, so that the common seal ticket is passed through the internal check process from the weight measurement process of the luggage 1. A series of processes up to the process of pasting 4 can be performed very quickly.
[0108]
Moreover, in this Embodiment, since the heavy ticket part 4b is also comprised as a weight seal, the response | compatibility with the load 1 and a heavy weight ticket can be maintained more reliably. On the other hand, since the sticking force of the weight ticket portion 4b is weak, only the weight ticket portion 4b can be easily eliminated.
[0109]
In addition, the aspect of carrying weight information in the weight voucher 4b is not limited to the description (printing) by numbers. In the description of the weight by numbers, fraud may be caused to avoid paying the additional fee by rewriting the weight information.
[0110]
Therefore, it is preferable that the weight information is written (printed) on the weight voucher 4b also with the encryption information. The encryption information is, for example, barcode information.
[0111]
In addition, although each above embodiment demonstrated the checked baggage of the aviation convenience user, this invention is applicable to the management of the checked baggage in various facilities other than an aircraft.
[0112]
Here, a preferred example of a pattern of notches that can be provided in the seal main body will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
[0113]
As shown in FIG. 5, the common seal ticket 131 of the present embodiment is cut from one side edge 111 and a plurality of first straight longitudinal cuts 121 extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, A plurality of second straight longitudinal notches 122 that are cut from the other side edge 112 and extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
[0114]
Each first straight vertical notch 121 and each second straight vertical notch 122 have the same length. In this case, the length is equal to or less than a quarter of the length of the seal body 131 in the short direction.
[0115]
In addition, each of the first straight vertical cuts 121 and each of the second straight vertical cuts 122 are arranged so as to be aligned on a straight line, and in this case, are arranged so as to form four vertical columns V1 to V4. . The columns V1 to V4 are formed at substantially equal intervals.
[0116]
The interval between the rightmost column V4 and the right end edge of the common seal ticket 131 is also equal to the interval between the columns V1 to V4. Furthermore, the interval between the separation cut pattern 140 described in detail later and the leftmost column V1 is also equal to the interval between the columns V1 to V4.
[0117]
Further, the first straight line extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction from the vicinity of the inner side end portion 121a of the first straight vertical notch 121 to the vicinity of the inner side end portion 122a of the second straight vertical notch 122. A diagonal cut 123 is provided.
[0118]
The first straight diagonal cuts 123 of the present embodiment are arranged on the one side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cuts 121 from the vicinity of the inner end 121a of each first straight vertical cut 121, on the right side in FIG. Are extended in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction, up to the vicinity of the inner end 122a of the second straight longitudinal notch 122 belonging to the column adjacent to.
[0119]
That is, three first straight diagonal cuts 123 are formed between the columns V1 to V4, respectively. The angle α formed by each straight cut with respect to the longitudinal direction is preferably 25 degrees or more, and in this case, about 35 degrees.
[0120]
On the other hand, from the vicinity of the inner side end portion 121a of each first straight vertical cut 121, the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut 121, that is, the left side in FIG. In the direction toward the vicinity of the inner end 122 a of the inner side 122, the longitudinal direction extends from the vicinity of the inner end 121 a of each first straight vertical notch 121 to a position just before intersecting the first oblique diagonal notch 123. A second straight diagonal cut 124 is provided that extends in a direction that forms an acute angle with the direction.
[0121]
The second straight diagonal cuts 124 are also formed between the columns V1 to V4, respectively. The angle β formed by each second straight cut with respect to the longitudinal direction is also preferably 25 degrees or more, and in this case, approximately 35 degrees.
[0122]
Further, from the vicinity of the inner end 121a of each first straight vertical cut 121, the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut 121, that is, the left side in FIG. In the direction toward the vicinity of the inward end 122a of 122, it belongs to a column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical notch 121 from a position immediately after intersecting the first straight diagonal cut 123. A third linear oblique cut 125 extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction is provided to the vicinity of the inner side end portion 122 a of the second straight vertical cut 122.
[0123]
The third straight diagonal cuts 125 are also formed between the columns V1 to V4, respectively. The angle γ made by each third straight cut with respect to the longitudinal direction is also preferably 25 degrees or more, and in this case, about 35 degrees.
[0124]
In the present embodiment, a pattern similar to the cut pattern between the columns is also formed between the rightmost column V4 and the right edge of the common seal ticket 131.
[0125]
In addition, a pattern corresponding to only the right half of the cut pattern between the columns, that is, the right half of the first straight diagonal cut 123 and the second straight diagonal between the separation cut pattern 140 and the leftmost column V1. A pattern corresponding to the notch 124 is formed.
[0126]
Also, from the vicinity of the inner side end 121a of each first straight vertical cut 121 to the vicinity of the inner side end 122a of the second straight vertical cut 122 belonging to the column formed by the first straight vertical cut 121, A third straight longitudinal cut 127 extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is further provided.
[0127]
In the common seal ticket 131 shown in FIG. 4, the portion provided with various straight line cuts on the right side from the separation cut pattern 140 is a seal body 131 a. As described above, such a seal main body 131a facilitates the work of peeling the common seal ticket 131 from the release paper, and is excellent in the property of easily losing the original pattern when it is peeled off after being applied once. When it is peeled off after being affixed, various straight cuts are connected to break the so-called “bili-bili”.
[0128]
On the other hand, the portion on the left side of the separation cut pattern 140 is a weight ticket common seal ticket b for printing weight information.
[0129]
Here, the separation cut pattern 140 of the present embodiment is cut from one side edge 111, and the first straight vertical cut 141 for separation extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the other side A second straight vertical cut 142 for separation, which is cut from the side edge 112 and extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and a second straight vertical cut from the vicinity of the inner end 141a of the first straight vertical cut 141 The third straight vertical cut 143 for separation extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction up to the vicinity of the inner side end 142a of 142.
[0130]
In this case, the separation first straight vertical cut 141 is formed to be extremely short with respect to the separation third straight vertical cut 143, and the separation second straight vertical cut 142 is also formed with respect to the separation third straight vertical cut 143. And extremely short. Thereby, the weight ticket part 131b can maintain integration with the seal main body part 131a more stably until the time when separation is required.
[0131]
Further, since only the pattern corresponding to the right half of the cut pattern between the columns is provided between the separation cut pattern 140 and the leftmost column V1, the separation cut pattern 140 is cut and weighted. When the ticket part 131b is separated, the seal body part 131a is not torn.
[0132]
Furthermore, the back surface of the weight voucher 131b is configured such that its adhesive force is weaker than that of the back surface of the seal body 131a. Thereby, the weight ticket part 131b can be easily separated from the seal body part 131a in a timely manner.
[0133]
Next, an embodiment of the common sticker ticket sheet will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an embodiment of a common sticker ticket sheet.
[0134]
A common sticker ticket sheet 150 shown in FIG. 6 includes a plurality of common sticker tickets 131 shown in FIG. 5 and a release paper 152 applied in common to all the back surfaces of the plurality of common sticker tickets 131. The plurality of common seal tickets 131 are continuously arranged in a linear direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
[0135]
Such a common sticker ticket sheet 150 is shared by peeling the common sticker ticket 131 from the side edge 111 (or 112) side of each common sticker ticket 131 when the common sticker ticket 131 is peeled from the release paper 152. The possibility of losing (breaking) the prototype of the seal ticket 131 can be remarkably reduced, and the work of peeling the common seal ticket 131 can be made extremely easy.
[0136]
Further, such a common seal ticket sheet 150 is set, and a delivery mechanism 160 is constructed that can deliver the common seal ticket 131 from the release paper 152 one by one while peeling off the original seal ticket 131 so as not to lose the original form. It was. An outline of such a delivery mechanism 160 is shown in FIG.
[0137]
The delivery mechanism 160 shown in FIG. 7 delivers the common seal ticket 131 in a linear direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Thereby, the operation | work which sends out while peeling from the release paper 152 so that the original of the said common seal | sticker ticket 131 may not be lost one sheet at a time becomes more reliable.
[0138]
In addition, from the mechanical condition of the seal peeling and feeding function by the common seal ticket delivery mechanism 160, the length in the short direction of the common seal ticket 131 is preferably about 25 mm or more.
[0139]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to completely separate the work for measuring the weight of the load and the work for inputting the weight in the counter. Even if the measurement is performed in (1), it is avoided that a long queue is formed in the counter.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a checked luggage weight measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the vicinity of an internal check device of a checked baggage weight measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an example of a common seal ticket.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main flow of a checked baggage weight measuring system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a plan view for explaining details of an example of a common seal ticket.
FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a common seal ticket sheet according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view showing a common seal ticket delivery mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a conventional checked luggage weight measurement system.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Luggage
2 Security seal
3 heavy duty tickets
4 common seal tickets
4a Seal body
4b Heavy ticket
4c cutting pattern
10 Luggage management system
11 Internal check device
11a Conveyor belt stand
11b Radiation box
11c screen
12 Security seal issuing device
13 Weight measuring device
13a mounting table
13b Weight measuring unit
13c Convergence determination unit
13d Weight information output section
13e Baggage reset section
13f setting part
13g End input part
13h Display section
13i End indicator lamp
14 Common issuing device
14a Data input part
14b Printing section
14c Issuing Department
14d storage section
15 Check-in counter
15a Low pedestal
15b Conveyor belt
16 Integrated terminal (weight input terminal)
17 Host computer
20 Luggage management system
111 One side edge
112 The other side edge
121 First straight line cut
121a Inner side edge
122 Second straight line cut
122a Inner side edge
123 First straight diagonal cut
124 Second straight diagonal cut
125 3rd straight diagonal cut
127 Third straight line cut
131 Common seal ticket
131a Seal body
131b Heavyweight ticket
140 Cutting pattern for separation
141 First straight cut for separation
142 Second straight cut for separation
143 Third straight cut for separation
150 Common seal ticket sheet
152 Release paper
160 Common seal ticket delivery mechanism

Claims (14)

An internal check device that irradiates transmitted luggage with transmitted radiation and obtains an image inside the luggage;
A security seal issuing device that issues a security seal to indicate that the package has been checked by an internal check device;
A weight measuring device for measuring the weight of the luggage;
A weight voucher issuing device for issuing a voucher in which information relating to the weight measured by the weight measuring device is written or recorded;
With
The load mounting table of the weight measuring device is arranged adjacent to the load input side of the internal check device,
The security seal issuing device and the weight ticket issuing device are configured as an integrated common issuing device,
One common sticker ticket issued from the common issuing device functions as a security sticker as well as a security sticker,
The common issue device is capable of issuing weight information by printing weight information on a common sticker ticket while the package is checked by an internal check device. The common seal ticket is
A seal body provided with a predetermined cut to function as a security seal;
A weight ticket portion on which weight information is printed in order to function as a weight ticket;
Have
The weight measurement system for checked baggage according to claim 1, wherein a cut pattern is provided between the seal main body and the weight ticket portion. The weight measurement system for checked baggage according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the weight ticket is a weight seal. The system for measuring the weight of checked baggage according to claim 3, wherein the back surface of the weight seal is configured such that its adhesive force is weaker than that of the back surface of the security seal. The seal body part is intended to be pasted so as to straddle the opening and closing part of the checked baggage, and when it is peeled off after being pasted, it is configured so that at least a part is cut and the original shape is lost.
It has a strip shape extending in the longitudinal direction,
A plurality of first straight longitudinal notches cut from one side edge and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction;
A plurality of second straight longitudinal notches cut from the other side edge and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction;
A first straight diagonal cut extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction from the vicinity of the inner side end of the first straight vertical cut to the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut. And
Each of the second straight vertical cuts and each of the first straight vertical cuts are arranged so as to be aligned on a straight line to form a column,
The first straight diagonal cut is a second straight vertical cut belonging to a column adjacent to one side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut from the vicinity of the inner end of each first straight vertical cut. Extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction, up to the vicinity of the side end,
A direction from the vicinity of the inner side end of each first straight vertical cut toward the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut. A second straight diagonal cut extending in a direction forming an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal direction from the vicinity of the inner side end portion of each first straight vertical cut to a position immediately before intersecting the first straight diagonal cut; ,
A direction from the vicinity of the inner side end of each first straight vertical cut toward the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut. From the position immediately after crossing the first straight diagonal cut, to the vicinity of the inner side end of the second straight vertical cut belonging to the column adjacent to the other side of the column formed by the first straight vertical cut, A third straight diagonal cut extending in a direction that forms an acute angle with the longitudinal direction;
The system for measuring the weight of checked baggage according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: The common issuing device is
A storage section for storing a common seal ticket sheet having a plurality of common seal tickets, and a release paper commonly applied to all back surfaces of the plurality of common seal tickets;
A feed-out mechanism that sends out the common seal ticket one by one while peeling off the original sheet of the common seal ticket one by one from the release sheet of the common seal ticket sheet stored in the storage unit;
The system for measuring the weight of checked baggage according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by comprising: The weight measuring device
A data acquisition unit that performs weight measurement of the same baggage at a predetermined sampling interval and acquires a plurality of measurement data;
Based on a plurality of measurement data obtained by the data acquisition unit, a convergence determination unit that determines whether the measurement data is stably converged, and
A weight information output unit that outputs final weight information when the convergence determination unit determines that it has converged stably;
The weight measurement system for checked baggage according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: 8. The convergence determination unit is configured to determine that the convergence is stable when a variation within a predetermined set time of a plurality of measurement data is within a predetermined set range. Checked baggage weight measurement system described in 1. 9. The checked baggage weight measurement system according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined set time and / or the predetermined set range are variable. The weight measuring device
An end input unit for manually inputting a determination signal of the end of the weight measurement;
A weight information output unit that outputs final weight information when a weight measurement end determination signal is input by the end input unit;
The system for measuring the weight of checked baggage according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by comprising: The system of claim 10, wherein the end input unit is a push button or a foot switch. The weight measuring device
A setting unit for setting one of an automatic mode for automatically determining the end of the weight measurement of the load, and a manual mode for the operator to determine the end of the weight measurement of the load,
In case the automatic mode is set,
A data acquisition unit that performs weight measurement of the same baggage at a predetermined sampling interval and acquires a plurality of measurement data;
Based on a plurality of measurement data obtained by the data acquisition unit, a convergence determination unit that determines whether the measurement data is stably converged, and
A weight information output unit that outputs final weight information when the convergence determination unit determines that it has converged stably;
Have
For the case where manual mode is set,
An end input unit for manually inputting a determination signal of the end of the weight measurement;
A weight information output unit that outputs final weight information when a weight measurement end determination signal is input by the end input unit;
The weight measurement system for checked baggage according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: The weight measuring device performs weight measurement again at a predetermined sampling interval after the weight measurement of the load is completed, and when the measured data falls below a predetermined reset value, it is determined that the removal of the load has ended. The system for measuring a weight of a checked baggage according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising a section. The system of claim 13, wherein the reset value is variable.

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