JPH02261800A - Administrative control device for cargo handling work - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve operating efficiency by lighting up the partitions equivalent to storage areas, destinations in map information displayed in accordance with given indications, and renewing and storing information in a parts-information section every the completion of cargo handling operations. CONSTITUTION:Indications of storage areas, destinations of parts from a central administrative control section are given to a cargo handling work can side control section by means of communication means, and based on the indications, map information on storage areas, destinations of parts is extracted from a map information section 7 and displayed on a picture-display section 10. The partitions equivalent to the storage areas, destinations of parts in displayed map information are then lighted up, and any one of general drawing, enlarged drawing, and detail drawing of cargo handling work areas can be chosen as map information. The contents of performed cargo handling works are provided from the cargo handing work car side control section to a central administrative control section every completion of cargo handling works, using communication means, and based on the contents of works, information in a parts-information section 2 is renewed and stored.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a parts management device for cargo handling operations by manned cargo handling vehicles.

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, work involved memorizing the locations of loads, pallets, packets, parts, etc. based on past cargo handling operations.
Parts handling work was carried out based on this memory, and although there were work instructions from the manager, the actual work was carried out at the discretion of the worker.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Conventionally, cargo handling work is carried out based on the worker's memory, so there are times when the number of parts handled increases and it becomes impossible to memorize all of them, or when other workers move the parts at their own convenience, or when the person in charge If a worker takes a day off, he or she has no idea where to put the parts, which inevitably reduces work efficiency.

Furthermore, if the worker is unfamiliar with the work area, even if he or she receives work instructions, he or she does not completely know where to place the parts, resulting in poor work efficiency.

The present invention provides work instructions to a work vehicle using a communication means, and at the same time displays map information related to the location of work target parts, and also updates and stores the work contents performed each time work is completed. By doing so, the aim is to improve work efficiency.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the parts management device for cargo handling work according to the present invention uses a communication means to give instructions such as the storage location and delivery destination of parts from the central management section to the cargo handling vehicle side management section. Based on this, map information related to the storage location and delivery destination of the parts is extracted from the map information section and displayed, the storage location and delivery destination classifications in the displayed map information are illuminated, and the entire cargo handling area is displayed as map information. In addition, the details of the work performed from the management department on the cargo handling vehicle side are sent to the central management department using communication means every time the work is completed, and based on this, the parts information department It is characterized by updating and storing information.

[Effect]

According to the present invention having the above configuration, the worker is accurately guided to the destination by the map information displayed on the cargo handling vehicle and the illuminated sections. Furthermore, since the work details are updated and stored each time the work is completed, it is possible to accurately manage the location of parts.

〔Example〕

Examples of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1 to 8.

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numerals 1 to 5 are installed on the central management unit side, where 1 is a screen display unit such as a CRT, 2 is a parts information unit, 3 is a control unit (operation will be described later), and 4
5 is an input unit such as a keyboard, and 5 is a modem for communication.

Further, numerals 6 to 10 are installed on the side of a cargo handling vehicle such as a forklift, and 6 is a communication modem, 7 is a map information section, 8 is a control section (operation will be described later), 9 is an input section such as a keyboard, and 10 is a display section such as a liquid crystal or CRT. next,
The map information section 7 will be explained with reference to FIG. This map information section 7 includes an overall map (map NαO) representing the entire work area of the cargo handling vehicle and a group of enlarged maps of this one section (map NαO).
1 to 9), and a group of detailed maps of one of these sections (Map No.
, 11-19, 21-29°, . . . 91-99), and is stored in association with the location number of the part. For example, within section 8 of the overall map and within section 9 of the enlarged view of section 8 in parentheses (map Nα8),
Furthermore, Section 6 of this detailed map of Section 9 (Map NCL89)
The position at the time corresponds to location number 896.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the parts information section 2 also includes parts names, location numbers (storage locations), and
Memorizes quantities, etc.

Next, the operational flow including the control units 3 and 8 during cargo handling work will be explained separately for warehousing, warehousing, and transshipment.

FIG. 4 shows the operational flow during warehousing work.

Here, the warehousing work instruction includes the part number to be stocked and the destination location number, for example, part number: 91
433-20000, Part name: FRONT AXL
It refers to instructions such as E, quantity = 20, and delivery address 2146.

When a warehousing work instruction is first input from the input unit 4 in FIG. 1, the control unit 3 temporarily stores the input work instruction internally, and then transmits this work instruction from the modem 5 to the cargo handling vehicle. .

When the modem 6 on the cargo handling vehicle side receives this work instruction,
The control unit 8 inputs the destination location number (for example, Nα146
), the corresponding map information (for example, map No. 0
．． 1.14) is extracted from the map information section 7.

Thereafter, the control section 8 holds the received work instructions and the extracted map information, and outputs them to the display section 10 for display (details will be described later). Then, if the worker has performed the work according to the warehousing work instructions, he/she inputs the warehousing end key (work completion information) in the input section 9, and if the worker has performed the work different from the warehousing work instructions, the worker inputs the warehousing end key (work completion information). After inputting the actual work content information (in the same format as the warehousing work instruction) from the input unit 9, the warehousing end key is input. When the warehousing end key is input, the control unit 8
The input information is transmitted from the modem 6 to the central management side as work information. When the central management side modem 5 receives this information, the control unit 3 confirms the completion of the work based on the work completion information, and also determines whether actual work content information is included. If it is not included, - The work instructions stored at the time are read out, and the information in the parts information section 2 is updated based on these work instructions. Furthermore, if actual work content information is included, the information in the parts information section 2 is updated based on this information. Therefore, the parts information section 2 includes the storage location of the parts,
The latest information regarding quantities etc. will be stored.

Next, the display procedure on the display section 10 by the control section 8 will be explained based on FIG. 5.

First, the control unit 8 displays the received work instruction and the overall map (map number, 0) in the extracted map information (FIG. 6(a)).

When the overall view is displayed, the control unit 8 reads the third digit number of the destination location number (for example, No. 146), and lights up the number section (number inside) in the overall view. Then, when the worker inputs this number from the input section 9, an enlarged map (map kl) is displayed (Fig. 6 (b)
). When the enlarged view is displayed, the control unit 8 selects a location number (for example, No.

146) is read out (for example, 4), and the number in the number division 1 in the enlarged view is lit. and,
When the operator inputs "14" from the input unit 9, a detailed map (map NIIL14) is displayed (FIG. 6(C)). When the detailed diagram is displayed, the control unit 8 reads the first digit number (for example, 6) of the location number (for example, No, 146), and selects the number category (the number inside) in the detailed diagram.
lights up to show the worker exactly where the final delivery destination is. If you want to directly move from the general map to the detailed map, or vice versa, you can select the corresponding map number and input it from the input section 9.

Next, the operational flow during the unloading work will be explained based on FIG. 7.

First, when a warehousing work instruction (same format as the warehousing work instruction) is input from the input unit 4, the control unit 3 recognizes that it is a warehousing command, and first determines where the input part number is currently stored. Whether this is the case, the location number of the storage location is searched from the parts information section 2 to find out.

Next, the control unit 3 temporarily stores the input work instruction internally, and then causes the modem 5 to transmit the work instruction and the extracted storage location number to the cargo handling vehicle.

When the modem 6 on the cargo handling vehicle side receives this information, the receiving section 8 extracts the corresponding map information from the map information section 7 based on the received storage location and destination location number. Thereafter, the control unit 8 retains the received work instruction, storage location number, and extracted map information, and outputs the information to the display unit 10 for display. Regarding map information, the storage location is displayed first. This is done by assigning a priority code to the storage location number.

By selecting the displayed map information mentioned above, the worker reaches the storage location and presses the delivery start key (delivery destination map information display command).
When inputted from the input unit 9, the control unit 8 displays the map information of the delivery destination and guides the worker to the delivery destination accurately as described above.

The operational flow after the completion of the work is the same as that for the warehousing work, and the explanation will be omitted. In addition, in this case, the warehousing end key means work end information like the warehousing end key.

Next, the operational flow during transshipment work will be explained based on FIG. 8.

First, when the operator inputs the part information (part number, part name, etc.) that the operator wants to transship from the input section 9 and inputs the transshipment start key (location number, search command), the control section 8 sends the modem 6
sends this information to the central management side.

When the central management side modem 5 receives this information, the control unit 3
recognizes that it is a search command for a parts location number, searches the parts information section 2 for the location number where the part is currently stored, and transmits this searched storage location number from the modem 5 to the cargo handling vehicle. Send to. When the cargo handling vehicle side modem 6 receives this storage place location number, the control unit 8 extracts the corresponding map information from the map information unit 7 based on this, holds it together with the storage place location number, and displays it on the display unit 1. Output to and display. The display procedure is the same as that described above.

When the work is completed and the worker inputs the actual work content information (transshipment destination location number, etc.) from the input unit 9 and also inputs the transshipment end key (work completion information), the control unit 8 uses these as work information to send to the modem. 6 to send it to the central management side. When the modem 5 on the central management side receives this information,
The control unit 3 confirms the completion of the work and updates the information in the parts information unit 2 based on the actual work content information. Note that if the storage location of the transshipment parts is known, the steps after inputting the actual work content information shown in FIG. 8 are performed.

Further, when the central management side instructs transshipment work, it is carried out in the same manner as the shipping work.

Next, the screen display section 1 on the central management side will be explained. This screen display section 1 displays work instructions input from the input section 4 at the time of warehousing and unloading. It displays the searched and extracted results. This search is not only a search for where a certain part number is located as described above, but also a search for, for example, an order number (which indicates what the item was stocked for), the date of stock, etc. If you search by order number, you can find out where the parts that were received for a certain purpose are distributed, and if you search by the date of receipt, you can find out where the parts are delivered as planned. You can check whether the item is in stock or not.

The gist of the present invention is to present map information regarding the location of parts to the worker, and to update and store the parts information each time the work is completed. It goes without saying that 7 may be provided on the central management side. In this case, along with the map information extraction function, the control unit 3
Be prepared and you will be defeated.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it produces the effects described below.

According to the present invention, even workers who are unfamiliar with the work area can grasp the location by displaying a map of the location of parts to the worker during work such as warehousing, unloading, and transshipment. Furthermore, by lighting up the part of the displayed map that corresponds to the location or displaying an enlarged view of that part, the worker can reach the destination more reliably and quickly. It is possible to improve work efficiency.

In addition, each time work is completed, information about parts (location, etc.) is updated and stored in memory, so when you want to ship or transship, you can instantly find out where the parts are stored, improving work efficiency. can be achieved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram of a cargo handling work management device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a map information section, and (a) is an overall view;
b) is an enlarged view, (C) is a detailed view, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the parts information section, Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the operation at the time of warehousing, Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the operation related to map information display, and Fig. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the operation related to displaying map information. The figure shows an example of the display at the time of warehousing, (a) is the overall view, (b) is the enlarged view, (c) is the detailed view, Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the operation at the time of unloading, and Fig. 8 is at the time of transshipment. FIG. 1.10... Screen display section, 3, 8... Control section, 4゜9... Input section, 5, 6... Modem, 2... Parts information section, 7... Map information Department. Applicant's agent Patent attorney Takehiko Suzue (Central Management Department) Figure (C) - Detailed view (Cargo handling vehicle side Management Department) Figure (a) (b) Figure 6 (C) -xiconi ==]i co===i coni==]V co=coninini]I co]1numaji=]=co==]coconieco]huge coconini m Figure 8

Claims (12)

[Claims] (1) In a cargo handling work management device consisting of a central management section and a cargo handling vehicle side management section, the central management section has an input section into which a work instruction including a part number and a destination location number is input, and a section for transmitting the work instruction. The loading/unloading vehicle side management unit includes a transmitting unit, a receiving unit that receives the transmitted work instructions, a map information unit that stores map information within the work area of the loading/unloading vehicle, and a screen display unit. an extraction unit that extracts map information related to the delivery destination of the part from the map information unit based on the received delivery location number; and an extraction unit that holds the received work instruction and the extracted map information and displays it on the screen display unit. A cargo handling work management device comprising an output section that outputs an output. (2) An identification means for identifying the category corresponding to the delivery destination of the parts in the map information output on the screen display section based on the destination location number is placed on the output section of the cargo handling vehicle side management section, and the identified category is lit. The cargo handling work management device according to claim (1), characterized in that the screen display section of the cargo handling vehicle side management section is provided with a lighting means for causing the lighting to occur. (3) The map information to be extracted consists of an overall view, an enlarged view, and a detailed view, and a selection means for selecting the overall view, enlarged view, and detailed view based on the destination location number and outputting it to the screen display is used in cargo handling operations. The cargo handling work management device according to claims (1) and (2), characterized in that it is provided in an output section of a vehicle side management section. (4) The material handling vehicle management section is equipped with an input section into which actual work content information and/or work completion information (work information) is input, and a transmission section that transmits the input work information, and a parts information section for storing information; a storage means for temporarily storing work instructions; a receiving section for receiving the work information; The cargo handling work management device according to claims (1) to (3), characterized in that the central management section is equipped with an update section that updates information in the parts information section. (5) In the cargo handling vehicle side management department, which consists of a central management section and a material handling vehicle side management department, the central management section has an input section into which work instructions including part numbers and destination location numbers are input, and information regarding parts. a search unit that searches the parts information section for the storage location number of the part based on the input part number, and a search unit that stores the input work instruction and the searched storage location location number. The cargo handling vehicle side management section includes a receiving section that receives the transmitted work instructions and storage location location number, and a map information section that stores map information within the work area of the cargo handling vehicle. ,
a screen display section; an extraction section that extracts map information relating to the delivery destination and storage location of the part from the map information section based on the received delivery destination and storage location location number; and the received work instruction and storage. A cargo handling work management device comprising an output section that holds a location number and extracted map information and outputs it to the screen display section. (6) Identification means for identifying the classification corresponding to the storage location (delivery destination) of parts in the map information output on the screen display section based on the storage location (delivery destination) location number is installed in the output section of the cargo handling vehicle side management section. The cargo handling work management device according to claim (1), characterized in that the screen display section of the cargo handling vehicle side management section is provided with lighting means for lighting up the identified classification. (7) The map information to be extracted consists of a general map, an enlarged map, and a detailed map, and the general map, enlarged map, and detailed map are selected based on the storage location and destination location number and output to the screen display section. Claims (1) and (2) characterized in that the selection means is provided in the output section of the cargo handling vehicle side management section.
) Cargo handling work management device described in (8) The cargo handling vehicle side management unit is equipped with an input unit into which actual work content information and/or work completion information (work information) is input, and a transmission unit that transmits the input work information, and a storage means for temporarily storing instructions; a receiving section for receiving the work information; and an updating section for updating information in the parts information section based on the received work information and the work instructions stored in the storage section. The cargo handling work management device according to claims (5) to (7), characterized in that the central management section is provided with: (9) In a cargo handling work management device consisting of a central management section and a cargo handling vehicle side management section, the central management section includes a parts information section that stores information regarding parts and receives parts information transmitted from the cargo handling vehicle side. a search unit that searches for the storage location number of the part based on the received part information; and a transmission unit that transmits the searched storage location number, and a receiving unit that receives the transmitted storage location location number; a map information unit that stores map information within a work area of the material handling vehicle;
a screen display unit; an extraction unit that extracts map information regarding the storage location of the component from the map information unit based on the received storage location number; and the received storage location number and the extracted map information. A cargo handling work management device comprising an output section that holds and outputs the information to the screen display section. (10) An identification means for identifying the classification corresponding to the storage location of the parts in the map information output on the screen display section based on the storage location location number is sent to the output section of the cargo handling vehicle side management section to indicate the identified classification. The cargo handling work management device according to claim (9), characterized in that the screen display section of the cargo handling vehicle side management section is provided with a lighting means for lighting up the cargo handling work management device. (11) The map information to be extracted consists of an overall view, an enlarged view, and a detailed view, and a selection means for selecting the overall view, enlarged view, and detailed view based on the storage location number and outputting it to the screen display unit is provided. The cargo handling work management device according to claims (9) and (11), characterized in that it is provided in the output section of the work vehicle side management section. (12) Actual work content information and work completion information (work information)
The material handling vehicle side management section is equipped with an input section into which the inputted work information is input, a transmission section which transmits the inputted work information, a receiving section which receives the transmitted work information, and a transmission section which transmits the inputted work information. 12. The cargo handling work management device according to claim 9, wherein the central management section includes an update section that updates the information in the parts information section based on the information.