JP6552797B2 - Material storage sorting device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an article storage / sorting apparatus, and more particularly to an article storage / sorting apparatus that sorts articles for each delivery destination in a distribution center or the like.

  Until now, in such distribution centers, a method has been widely used in which a large number of articles to be delivered are subdivided into articles and temporarily stored and then taken out and delivered to each delivery destination. .

  At that time, in order to facilitate temporary storage, it is generally performed to store articles in a fixed storage container (also referred to as a case or a transport container). For example, as described in Patent Document 1, a bar code (accommodating container identifier) attached to an article accommodating tray (accommodating container) in advance and a bar code attached to an article to be accommodated in the article accommodating tray (Article identifier) is stored in association with each other and temporarily stored, and in the operation of sorting for each delivery destination, the operation is advanced using the container identifier.

  As a result, the configuration of the apparatus is simplified by putting articles of various shapes into a regular container, and the processing can be facilitated by the identifier attached to the container. There are advantages.

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  However, in such a configuration, there is a problem that identifiers must be attached to all the storage containers in advance, which is complicated and expensive.

  In addition, there is a problem that information related to an article to be accommodated that is useful for the visual observation of the worker cannot be added if the container identifier is attached in advance.

  Therefore, in order to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an article storage and sorting device that can attach a storage container identifier when storing an article in a storage container.

In order to solve such problems, the present invention relates to an article storage sorting apparatus,
-A storage container for storing articles by storage type;
A transport unit for transporting the storage container;
-A storage unit for storing the storage container transported from the transport unit, and an identifier is attached to the storage container when the article is stored in the storage container.

  According to this, when an article is stored in a storage container, an identifier is attached to the storage container, so that the work of transportation and storage can be smoothly executed using the identifier information.

  Here, attaching an identifier includes fixing a medium on which the identifier is printed to a storage container by a method such as sticking, rewriting information on a rewritable medium provided in advance in the storage container, and the like.

  According to this, when using a medium on which an identifier is printed, an inexpensive paper medium can be used, the overall system configuration cost is low, and if a rewritable medium is used, it can be used for a long time. This helps to reduce running costs.

  Furthermore, visual or automatically readable additional information may be added together with the identifier attached to the container. The additional information includes an article name, an article code, an article quantity, a lot number, a date and time when the article was stored, an article manufacturing date and expiration date, and an article sorting customer information.

  In this way, by adding additional information, it is very useful for an operator's visual confirmation or automatic processing by automatic reading during transportation, storage, or subsequent sorting.

  In addition, when the article is stored in the storage container, it includes both immediately before storing the article in the storage container, at the same time as storing the article, or immediately after storing the article in the storage container.

  According to this, immediately before the article is accommodated in the container, the article can be accommodated after visually confirming that the container identifier has been given, and accurate processing becomes possible, while the container It is possible to enrich the additional information that can be displayed together with the containing container identifier immediately after containing the item. In addition, the occurrence of the insertion error can be completely eliminated if simultaneous with the storage of the article.

Furthermore, the article storage sorting apparatus described above,
-It may be characterized by further including a sorting unit for sorting the storage containers or articles stored in the storage unit for each sorting destination.

  According to this, when storing the article in the storage container, since the identifier is attached to the storage container, the sorting operation after storage can be smoothly executed by the identifier information.

  According to the present invention, when an article is stored in a storage container, an identifier is attached to the storage container, so that an article storage / sorting apparatus capable of appropriately subdividing, transporting, storing, and sorting can be realized.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram of the goods storage sorting apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the supply part and the conveyance part of the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the storage part of the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the storage container used for the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a system diagram of an apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a table | surface which shows the work instruction | indication of the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the label used for the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a relationship between a storage container and a storage article of the device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a state explanatory table of the storage part of the apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a weight identifier that replaces the container identifier used in the apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, an article storage and sorting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the range necessary for the description for achieving the object of the present invention is schematically shown, and the range necessary for the description of the relevant part of the present invention will be mainly described. It shall be based on a well-known technique.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an article storage and sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, FIG. 2 is explanatory drawing of the supply part and conveyance part of the goods storage and sorting apparatus which concern on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. Furthermore, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of the storage unit of the article storage sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Here, the supply part 10 is a part which supplies articles | goods, and has the supply conveyor 101, the branch conveyor 102, etc. FIG. The supply conveyor 101 is a conveyor that conveys a supply container 11 containing articles to be supplied to the apparatus, and is preferably a roller conveyor, but is not limited thereto.

  The branch conveyor 102 branches from the supply conveyor 101 using a known branch mechanism (not shown) to present the supply container 11 in front of the worker of the dividing station 12 in the transport direction orthogonal to the supply conveyor 101. It consists of a roller conveyor. A plurality of branch conveyors 102 and dividing stations 12 may be provided.

  The supply unit 10 does not need to be a conveyor as long as it can supply articles. For example, a shelf, a flow rack, etc. are provided to store articles to be supplied to the apparatus. It may be left.

  The operation display unit 13 is installed in the vicinity of the subdivision station 12 and is used for displaying a work instruction for the worker or inputting various information by the worker.

  The hand scanner 14 is installed in the vicinity of the subdivision station 12 and is used to read an article identification bar code attached to an article or its exterior by an operator.

  The transport unit 15 is an empty container supply conveyor 151 for supplying an empty storage container 16 for storing an item therein, and a storage container for storing an item in the supplied empty storage container 16 and transporting it downstream. The conveyance conveyor 152, the empty container supply conveyor 151, and the container merging mechanism 153 at the merging portion of the container conveyance conveyor 152. The conveyor is preferably, but not limited to, a roller conveyor. The empty container supply conveyor 151 is supplied with an empty container from an empty container supply mechanism (not shown) upstream thereof. Furthermore, the conveyance part 15 is not limited to conveyance by a conveyor, You may use mechanisms other than conveyor conveyance, such as a manipulator. Moreover, the conveyance part 15 does not need to be comprised from the empty container supply conveyor 151, the storage container conveyance conveyor 152, and the storage container confluence | merging mechanism 153, and should just be a mechanism which can implement | achieve a required function.

  The label printer 17 is provided in the vicinity of the subdivision station 12 and prints and issues a storage container identifier 18 composed of a bar code attached to the storage container 16. The container identifier 18 prints a bar code on the front surface of the paper, has a cut in an appropriate label dimension, has an adhesive and release paper on the back, and removes the printed label from the cut. As a result, it can be attached to the container 16.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a storage container used in the article storage and sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the upper surface is open in a substantially rectangular solid, and a space for sticking the storage container identifier 18 on the side is used. It is provided.

  The first barcode reader 19a is provided on the downstream side of the container transfer near the subdivision station 12, and the second barcode reader 19b is provided downstream of the container transfer conveyor 152 and before the storage unit. In either case, the container identifier 18 is read. The reading method uses a known technique such as irradiating with an LED light source and receiving reflected light with a photodiode.

  The stored article detection unit 195 is a weight sensor that is provided on the transport conveyor at substantially the same position as the first barcode reader 19a, and is provided in the gap of the rollers in the middle of the transport conveyor. This makes it possible to detect the presence or absence of an article in the storage container. The stored article detection unit 195 is not limited to a weight sensor, and an image sensor that captures an image in the storage container 16 from above and detects the presence or absence, shape, and the like of the stored article, and various light beams and super Any sensor may be used, such as a reflection sensor that emits a sound wave and detects reflection thereof, or a contact sensor that uses a mechanical stylus or a lever.

  The storage unit 20 is provided in a downstream portion of the storage container transporting conveyor 152, and includes a carriage 201 that transports the storage container 16, a transfer unit 202 that transports the carriage 201 in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and the transported storage container 16 is moved to the carriage 201. And a rack 204 having a plurality of openings 203 for temporary storage.

  In the example of FIG. 3, two racks 204 having 4 rows × 5 stages of openings 203 are provided on both sides of the transfer unit 202, and there are 40 accommodation locations. Note that the number of accommodation locations is not limited to this number and may be smaller or larger. Appropriate selection may be made according to the business needs.

  More specifically, when the carriage 201 is positioned at the lowermost portion of the transfer unit 202 and the transfer unit 202 is positioned across the transport unit 15, the carriage 201 receives the container 16 and then the carriage 201 is moved to a predetermined position in the horizontal direction by the transfer unit 202, where the carriage 201 is moved upward to a predetermined position along the vertical wall of the transfer unit 202 by the action of a roller or the like. At that position, the carriage 201 faces the front opening 203, and the container 16 is moved in the horizontal direction from the carriage 201 to the front opening 203 by a transfer mechanism (not shown).

  The storage unit 20 is not limited to the above structure, and may have any structure as long as it is a so-called automatic warehouse that can automatically store and unload containers and articles. What is necessary is just to select what can operate | use the whole apparatus appropriately.

  Here, the carriage 201, the transfer unit 202, the front door 203, and the rack 204 of the storage unit 20 also constitute a sorting unit 30, and the sorting unit 30 further includes a sorting conveyance path 301 including a roller conveyor. Yes.

A stacking station 41 is provided downstream of the sorting transport path 301 where an operator stacks articles for each sorting destination in a transport container 40 for each sorting destination. A third bar code reader 19 c is provided in the vicinity of the accumulation station 41 of the sorting conveyance path 301 . Furthermore, from the accumulation station 41, loading to the delivery truck 42 is possible.

  FIG. 5 is a system diagram of the goods storage sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and a control unit 50 comprising a personal computer, a server, etc. is provided to control these units. Connected via line. In addition, the control unit 50 is connected or built in a storage unit 60 made of a hard disk or the like that stores information about articles, storage locations, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the article storage sorting device 1 having such a configuration will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a table showing work instructions in the subdivision station 12 of the article storage and sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, which is stored in advance in the storage unit 60 and provided to the control unit 50. Specifically, in the order of supply to the subdivision station 12, a list of the work contents of articles and quantities to be subdivided (removed) is supplied by the supply container 11, and the articles and quantities to be subdivided are the same. Or they may be different. That is, when one single article is taken out (<1> in the figure), when a plurality of single articles are taken out (<2> in the figure), or when a specified quantity of each of the plurality of articles is taken out (<3 in the figure) >) Etc. can be set.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a control method of the storage container of the article storage sorting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Here, the control unit 50 supplies the articles to be temporarily stored and sorted in the present apparatus from the supply conveyor 101 of the supply unit 10 to the branch conveyor 102 in a state of being placed in the first supply container 11a. (Step S10)

  Next, the control unit 50 instructs the operator of the subdivision station 12 by displaying it on the operation display unit 13 so as to take out one item XXX. (Step S11)

  According to the instruction, the worker takes out one item XXX. On the other hand, the control unit 50 causes the empty container supply conveyor 151 in the vicinity of the worker to transport the empty container 16 from the upstream side, and stops it at a predetermined position. Thereby, the operator causes the designated number of articles taken out to be put into the empty storage container 16 stopped at a predetermined position. (Step S12)

  Here, in order to confirm whether or not the article according to the instruction has been taken out, the operator reads an article identifier (not shown) composed of the barcode attached to the article by the barcode scanner hand scanner 14. It may be allowed. The apparatus is not limited to a hand scanner as long as it is a device that reads a barcode for identifying an article, and may be a fixed barcode scanner.

  In addition, taking-out work in the same supply container may be performed in random order instead of the description order shown in FIG. 6 depending on the operation. In other words, by specifying the articles taken out by means such as reading the article identifier of the article with the hand scanner 14 or designating the articles from the operation display unit 13 or the like, the description order may not be required. It is possible. This has the advantage of increasing the degree of freedom of the worker's work.

  Here, the control unit 50 causes the label printer 17 to print and issue a label 171 having a storage container identifier 18 represented by, for example, a bar code consisting of a 5-digit number, and outputs the label 171 to the corresponding storage container 16. Instruct them to affix to the designated place. (Step S13)

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a label 171 attached to the storage container 16. The label 171 has a container identifier 18, and in addition to this, additional information about an article stored in the storage container 16 to which the container identifier 18 is attached is printed in a visible state. In the illustrated example, the article name (XXX), the quantity (one), and the date of receipt (2014-5-31) are displayed.

  Note that these additional information is not essential, but in some cases, the additional information is easy to understand for the operator and is effective information for performing an accurate work. In addition to this, any other items related to the contained items, such as the item code, lot number, date of manufacture and expiration date of the item, customer information on the sorting destination of the item, precautions for handling the item, etc. It may be information.

  Furthermore, these additional information may not be visible or may be an automatically readable code or the like. In later processing, it is also possible to automatically read them and perform appropriate processing.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the storage container 16 and the stored items. If necessary, the control unit 50 associates and stores the article (XXX) / quantity (1) and the storage container identifier 18 (for example, “10001”) stored in the storage container in the storage unit 60. (Step S14) Note that, in the operation, if the tying is not necessary, the tying may be performed as it is without being tied.

  In order to secure the connection, as described above, the article identifier of the article to be accommodated is read, or, as described later, the storage container identifier 18 is read by the first bar code reader 19a. You may make it read.

Here, the label printing and label pasting step (step S13) is performed after the article input step (step S12), but it may be performed before or at the same time. Further, the step of the label printing and labeling (step S13) has been so as to work to the workers, the determination of the control unit 50, to either or both of the label printing-labeling automatically It may be.

  Next, the control unit 50 transports the storage container 16 in which the item is stored downstream. (Step S15) Note that the empty storage container 16 is transported to the dividing station 12 in order to load the next item.

  The storage container 16 storing the articles continues to measure the weight of the storage container 16 storing the articles by the weight sensor in the storage article detection unit 195 provided downstream, and confirms that the storage containers are not empty. (Step S16) That is, if the weight can be determined that the article is contained as compared to the empty container, the subsequent normal processing is continued assuming that the article is contained, and the article is contained. If it is determined that the error is not detected, the process for abnormal handling is performed. However, there is a case where the empty container 16 is transported in operation, and in this case, the normal process is continued even if it is determined to be empty.

  In the case of using a weight sensor, if information on the weight of a stored article is acquired, it can be confirmed with higher accuracy whether or not the article is stored as instructed. Also, when using optical, acoustic, or mechanical sensors other than weight, if information such as the shape of the item to be stored is acquired, it is possible to accurately check whether the item according to the instruction is stored. it can.

  Next, the storage container identifier 18 is read by the first barcode reader 19 a while transporting the storage container 16. (Step S17)

  Here, the order of the associating step (step S14), the step of confirming that the container is not empty (step S16), and the container identifier reading step (step S17) may be different from this, May be simultaneous. It may be effective in operation. Further, the step of confirming that the container is not empty (step S16) can be omitted if there is no operational necessity, and in this case, the system configuration is simplified.

  The control unit 50 takes out the article XXX / quantity 2 and the article YYY / quantity 2 in this order (item S11) and item insertion (step S12) until the removal of the item from the first supply container 11a is completed. , Label printing / pasting (step S13), tying (step S14), storage container conveyance (step S15), confirmation of storage container empty (step S16), container identifier reading (step S17), and the first supply is repeated. When the articles of the container 11a are exhausted, the operation of inserting the first supply container 11a into the storage container 16 is completed.

  Here, the first supply container 11a is normally emptied and is thus removed from the branch conveyor, and then the second supply container 11b is supplied before the dispensing station 12 and then the first supply. The same steps as in the container 11a are continued.

  In this way, the storage container 16 proceeds on the empty container supply conveyor 141 with the container identifier 18 attached to all the storage containers 16, and reaches the storage container merging mechanism 143. In the storage container merging mechanism 143, a bar for stopping the storage container can be protruded on the empty container supply conveyor 141 side or the storage container transport conveyor 142 side, and there is a sufficient space on the storage container transport conveyor side. In this case, open the bar on the empty container supply conveyor 141 side and discharge one or more containers 16 to the container conveyance conveyor 142, and if there is not enough space, until a space is found, Control is performed to close the bar on the empty container supply conveyor 141 side. Note that such a container joining mechanism 143 is put to practical use in various conveyor systems and is well known.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control method of storing the storage container in the storage unit. The group of storage containers 16 storing the articles are transported on the storage container transport conveyor, and the control unit 50 reads the container identifier 18 of the storage containers 16 when passing through the second barcode reader 19 b. Instruct. (Step S50) When the container identifier 18 is appropriately read (Step S51), for example, the article and quantity in the container can be specified like the article XXX / quantity 1. (Step S52)

  Next, the frontage 203 of the storage unit 20 that is currently empty is designated as the storage destination of the container. For example, there are openings 203 in the storage section 20 of 4 columns × 5 stages × 2 sets, for a total of 40 (No. 01-No. 40). If 01 is free, it is specified. (Step S53)

  Subsequently, the control unit 50 instructs reading of the container identifier 18 of the next storage container 16 (step S50), and the container identifier 18 is appropriately read (step S51). The item and quantity in the container can be specified. (Step S52)

  Next, as the storage destination of the container, the opening 203 of the storage unit 20 which is currently free is designated. For example, there are openings 203 in the storage section 20 of 4 columns × 5 stages × 2 sets, for a total of 40 (No. 01-No. 40). If 03 is free, it is specified. (Step S53)

  FIG. 11 is a state explanatory table in which the frontage 203 of the storage unit 20, the storage container identifier 18, the stored articles and the quantity are associated with each other. The control unit 50 stores the number of the front door 203, the storage container identifier 18, the stored articles and the quantity in the storage unit 60 in a linked manner by the method described above (step S54). Here, since the container identifier 18 and the article to be stored are already linked and stored, here, the frontage No. And only correspondence with articles may be stored.

  The specific storage operation is as follows. The storage container 16 travels on the storage container transport conveyor 142 and reaches the storage unit 20. First, the first storage container 16 is transferred onto the carriage 201 waiting at the entrance of the storage unit 20, and the carriage 201 is transferred by the transfer unit 202 in the horizontal straight advance direction and vertically, and the control unit 50 It is stored in one of the designated frontage 203. Thereafter, the carriage 201 returns to the entrance of the storage unit 20 and stands by.

  By repeating this operation, the group of storage containers 16 are stored in the designated slot 203 of the storage unit 20. Here, the presence of the container identifier 18 attached to the storage container 16 is not essential, and the storage container 16 is stored unless there is a situation such as withdrawal or addition of the storage container 16 after the second bar code reader 19b. If the front door 203 is stored in the control unit 50, the information stored in the front door 203 can be associated with the article stored in the storage container 16.

  Next, a procedure for sorting the articles stored in the storage container 16 stored in the storage unit 20 for each sorting destination will be described.

  When the control unit 50 indicates an article and quantity to be delivered for each sorting destination, it corresponds to the article by the correspondence table of the stored article and the storage unit front opening 203 stored in the storage unit 60 as shown in FIG. The container 16 in the frontage 203 is taken out. In this case, the carriage 201 is transferred by the transfer unit 202 to the designated front door 203, where the storage container 16 is transferred from the front door 203 to the carriage 201, which is the reverse of the storage procedure described above. 202 returns to the exit (also used as the inlet) portion of the storage unit 20, and is delivered to the sorting conveyance path 301 from there.

  The storage containers 16 storing articles to the same sorting destination are continuously taken out and arranged in a row on the sorting transport path 301.

  Next, in the stacking station 41 downstream of the sorting transport path 301, the worker stacks the articles for each sorting destination in the transport container 40 for each sorting destination. Further, the transport container 40 for each sorting destination is loaded from the accumulation station 41 onto the delivery truck 42.

  As described above, it is not essential to read the storage container identifier 18 attached to the storage container 16 because the storage unit opening 203 is associated with the storage article. The operator of the stacking station 41 may read the data automatically by the third barcode reader 19c in the vicinity of the station 41 or by using a hand scanner (not shown). As a result, sorting with higher reliability is performed.

  Here, in the description of the first embodiment of the present invention, the container identifier 18 is a barcode printed on a paper label, and the paper label has been described as affixed to the storage container. However, the container identifier 18 may be printed by a method such as ink jet printing or magnetic material spraying on a portion of paper or cloth previously provided to the storage container, or directly on the container itself. A magnet may be provided on the back of the label, and a magnetic portion (or vice versa) may be provided on the container side, and magnetic force may be applied. Furthermore, the container identifier 18 is stored in an automatically readable element such as an IC tag such as a magnetic card, an IC card, an RFID, or a liquid crystal panel, not a paper label, and is affixed to a receiving container. Or you may install by methods, such as mounting.

  The identifier information may be rewritable regardless of the label material / structure and the presence / absence of the label. The case of paper is also possible. Resources saving and other effects can be obtained.

  Furthermore, FIG. 12 is an explanatory view of a weight identifier instead of the container identifier. Here, it is not a method of assigning the container identifier 18 to the storage container 16, but a weight identifier that is independent of the storage container 16 and is placed on the weight 181 placed on the article in order to suppress the article in the storage container 16. Instead of the container identifier 18, a weighting identifier 182 may be used. The weight 181 is a thick resin plate and has a window portion 183 used for placement and removal. The weight 181 and the weight identifier 182 are not limited to this structure.

  In the first embodiment, the bar code is used as the container identifier or the article identifier. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and QR code (registered trademark), AR code, RFID, OCR character recognition, etc. are automatically read. Any code that is possible is acceptable. Further, the reading unit is not limited to the bar code reader, and an appropriate reading unit may be selected according to the code format.

  In the first embodiment, the first barcode reader 19a is provided on the downstream side of the storage container transportation near the dividing station 12, but on the upstream side of the storage container transportation near the dividing station 12 It may be. It is also conceivable that the container identifier 18 is assigned and read before the article is accommodated, so that the association with the article to be accommodated can be performed more reliably. Also, for the first to third bar code readers 19a, 19b, and 19c, at the stage of providing the container identifier 18, the association with the article is reliably made, and thereafter, the transport state of the storage container 16 can be tracked. If possible, it is possible not to provide all or some of them.

  In addition, it is also assumed that the storage container 16 is transported empty without storing an article for the convenience of operation. For example, in the apparatus of the present invention, an operation is performed in which a large number of containers 16 are circulated inside or outside the apparatus. In that case, depending on the use condition of the storage container 16, when the work of the dividing station and the work of the accumulation station become unbalanced, a shortage may occur in a limited area in which an empty storage container is kept waiting and overflow may occur A situation can be considered. In order to avoid such a situation, it is possible to use the storage unit 20 as a temporary standby area for the storage container. Also, conversely, it is conceivable that the transportation of the empty storage container to the distribution station may be delayed, and in order to avoid such a situation, the empty storage container is stored in advance in the storage unit 20, and empty when necessary. It is also possible to discharge the storage container from the storage unit 20. In this way, smooth circulation of the storage container 16 can be realized.

  In this case, it is also possible to store information indicating that the storage container 16 from the storage article detection unit 195 is empty and the read storage container identifier 18 in association with each other.

  Further, an irregular correspondence station (not shown) may be provided further downstream of the first barcode reader 19a. Here, it is empty when there is a storage item as described above, or in the case of a reading failure due to a missing container identifier 18 or contamination, or when the previous connection container appears as it is, the container is empty. If there is an item in the storage container to be stored, if the damaged or soiled item is stored, or if the number of stored items is too small, the operator of the dividing station 12 is aware of it, or the bar code reader 19a , 19b or the irregular condition detected by the contained article detection unit 195 may be concentrated on specialized workers. Thereby, the operator of the subdivision station 12 can reduce the unsteady work as much as possible and can perform the work efficiently.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. These are all included in the technical concept of the present application.

  As described above, according to the invention of the present application, when storing an article in the storage container, the storage article and the storage container can be reliably linked by the configuration in which the storage container identifier is attached, and the division is appropriately performed. It can be transported, stored and sorted.

  Therefore, the invention according to the present invention can remarkably improve the workability in the subdivision, transportation, storage, and sorting related to the merchandise distribution, and the economic efficiency can be remarkably improved. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the merchandise logistics industry, and brings great benefits to various industries.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Supply part 11 Supply container 12 Dividing station 13 Operation display part 14 Hand scanner 15 Conveyance part 16 Containment container 17 Label printer 171 Label
18 Storage container identifier 19a 1st barcode reader 19b 2nd barcode reader 19c 2nd barcode reader 20 Storage part 30 Sorting part 40 Transport container 50 Control part 60 Storage part

Claims (5)

An article storage sorting apparatus for storing and sorting articles, comprising:
A first transport unit , which is transported near the dispensing station, which is a space for dispensing the articles in an empty state in which the storage containers for storing the articles are stored for each type of storage;
-A second transport unit for transporting the full storage container in which the articles are stored, from the vicinity of the dispensing station ;
-Containment container identifier giving means disposed near the dispensing station for giving an identifier to the container;
A storage unit for storing the storage container transported from the second transport unit ;
A control unit that connects or incorporates a storage unit that stores work instruction information that defines the articles to be taken out and the quantity to be taken out of the articles contained in the supply container, and controls each unit;
An operation display unit that displays to the operator the work instruction information read from the storage unit by the control unit, and the control unit displays the work instruction on the operation display unit. said conveying said container in empty state to a predetermined position is stopped, the housed articles in the container in the empty state of change in the full state and substantially simultaneously, the by the container identifier providing means article storage sorting apparatus characterized by controlling to issue an identifier given for the container. An article sorting apparatus of claim 1, by fixing the container by a method comprising a sticking a medium printed with the issued identifier, wherein the identifier is attached to the container An article sorting apparatus. An article sorting apparatus of claim 1, by rewriting the information of the rewritable medium that is pre-applied to the container, and wherein the issued identifier is attached to the container Goods sorting device. An article sorting apparatus of claim 1, further wherein in conjunction with the identifier that is issued for the storage container, and characterized by visible or automatic reading possible, additional information is issued Goods storage and sorting device. The article sorting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:
-An article sorting apparatus characterized by comprising a sorting section for sorting the storage containers stored in the storage section for each sorting destination.

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