JPH033803A - Storage position management system for pallet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the work efficiency by providing a forklift adapted to read the number of a pallet, transmit and receive pallet storage position information to and from a host computer, and retrieve and display a storage position map in the above management system at the time of using a forklift. CONSTITUTION:A bar code of a pallet 10 with a bar code is read by an automatic bar code reader 9 and sent to a computer 6. Pallet storage position data is input from an input device 8 to the computer 6, and according to the input data, storage position map information is retrieved from a memory 13. The above information is transmitted and received to and from the host computer 2 through radio modems 5, 11 to collate and confirm the information and display same on a display 7. In this arrangement, it is not necessary for an operator to memory the storage position data, so that the work efficiency can be improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention provides a pallet storage location management system that aims to improve the efficiency of transportation operations such as loading and unloading and reloading using a forklift without relying on the operator's memory. Regarding.

[Conventional technology] Conventionally, operators have memorized the location of pallets in their minds from experience and have carried out cargo transport work based on this memory.Although they have received support from managers, Actual work was carried out at the discretion of the operator.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] In the past, transportation work was carried out based on data stored in the operator's head, but when the number of pallets increased, it became impossible to memorize tenths of the time, and the operator was forced to place the pallets in arbitrary locations. There was a problem in that wasteful storage such as inventory management and loss of empty storage space occurred.

Furthermore, there is a problem in that if another operator moves the storage location without permission, or if the operator in charge takes a day off, the location of the storage device becomes completely unknown.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The pallet storage location management system according to the present invention takes the bago label 12 indicating the back number (recognition number) of the pallet (= J digit pallet 10) and automatically converts the bago label 12 to the pallet. The automatic barcode reader 9 reads the pallet back number and the storage location data of the pallet is sent and received via the wireless modem 11.5 to the host computer 2, and the pallet storage location data is The computer 6 reads the map data based on the memory 13 from the memory 13 and generates a map showing the storage location of the pallet on the display device 7 mounted on the forklift.Referring to the map displayed by the computer 6 and the display device 7, the storage location data of the pallet is generated. a forklift 1 equipped with an input device 8 for input; a display 3 for displaying pallet back number and pallet storage position data transmitted from the forklift;
It is characterized by comprising a host computer 2 which records the information in a memory 4, reads pallet back numbers and pallet storage position data from the memory, and transmits the data to the forklift.

"Function" In order to take the barcode label 12 indicating the back number on the pallet 10 and manage the cargo on a pallet basis, the forklift 1 is equipped with a barcode reader 9 that automatically reads the back number of the pallet, and a barcode reader 9 that automatically reads the back number of the pallet. ) and is provided with an input device 8 for inputting the storage location data of the pallets, and is further equipped with a forklift computer 6 equipped with a display device 7 that displays the storage location of the pallet on a map, and a memory 13 that records the map data. and wireless modem 11,5
The pallet uniform number and pallet storage position data are transmitted and received to and from the host computer 2 via the host computer 2.

Therefore, even if the operator does not record data corresponding to pallet storage position data, the storage position is always recorded in the host computer.

[Example] Embodiments of the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The pallet warehousing, unloading, and transshipment operations according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are performed as follows.

(Warehousing work) The host computer 2 sends the back number and storage location data of the pallets to be stored to the forklift 1 wirelessly.
and is transmitted to display device 7 of forklift truck 1.
A map showing the pallet's jersey number and its storage location will be displayed.

When a forklift 1 goes to pick up a pallet 10, an automatic barcode reading device 9 automatically reads the pallet back number on a barcode label 12 attached to the pallet. After confirming that there is no difference between this and the host computer, move to the desired storage location indicated by the map,
Store it and complete the warehousing work.

In addition, there is a case where the storage location is determined by the forklift operator's will without receiving instructions for warehousing from the host computer 2 (wireless instructions to the forklift of pallet number and storage location data to be stocked) as described in 2. Warehousing work is also possible, and in this case the operation is the same as transshipment work, which will be described later.

(Delivery work) The host computer 2 transmits the back number, storage position, and location data of the pallet 10 to be taken out by wireless to the forklift 1, and displays the back number and storage position of the pallet on the display device 7 of the forklift 1. Also displays a map showing the location of the delivery destination.

The forklift 1 moves to the current storage position indicated by the map and picks up the supported target pallet 10. At this time, the barcode automatic selling device 9 automatically reads the back number of the pallet and sells it. After verifying that there are no mistakes by checking the back number of the pallet wirelessly supported by the host computer 2, the pallet is moved to the destination location indicated on the map and stored, and the shipping operation is completed.

The host I/computer 2 updates the storage position data corresponding to the pallet number or the new position data of the shipping light.
Record.

(Transshipment work) When changing the storage location, when the forklift 1 or the pallet 10 is picked up, the automatic barcode reading device 9 automatically reads the back number of the pallet and records it in the computer 6 of the forklift 1, and at the same time, it is read wirelessly. The information is transmitted to the host computer 2, and the back number of the pallet being transshipped by the forklift truck is recorded in the memory 4.

The forklift 1 moves the pallet to a new storage position desired by the operator, stores it, and completes the transshipment work. The operator inputs new storage location data through the input device 8 with reference to the map shown on the display device 7. This new storage position data is transmitted wirelessly to the host computer 2, and the storage position data corresponding to the previously sent pallet number is updated to the new storage position data.

Record.

[Effects of the Invention] Since the present invention is configured as described above, it produces the following effects.

There is no need for the operator to record data corresponding to the storage position data of the pallet, and the storage position is always recorded on the host computer even in storage areas such as shelves that are not clearly separated into storage positions, so the storage position can be set at the time of delivery. This eliminates the need for parts to be left in the wrong place, improving work efficiency.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 shows an overall side view of a forklift and a pallet, which are the components of the present invention. 1. Forklift, 2. Host computer, 3.
- Display (host computer) 4 - Memory (host computer) 5 - Wireless modem, 6... Forklift computer, 7... Display device (forklift) 8... Input device, 9... Automatic barcode reader , 10... Palette, 11...
Wireless modem, 12...Barcode label, I3...
Memory (forklift).

Claims (1)

[Claims] A pallet (10) to which a barcode label (12) indicating the back number of the pallet is attached, an automatic barcode reader (9) that automatically reads the barcode label, and a pallet back that has been read. The number and storage location data of the pallet are transmitted and received with the host computer (2) via the wireless modem (11, 5), and map data based on the storage location data of the pallet is called from the memory (13). A computer (6) that generates a map indicating the storage location of the pallet on a display device (7) mounted on the forklift; and an input device () that inputs data on the storage location of the pallet with reference to the map displayed by the display device (7). 8) and a display (3) that displays the pallet number and storage location data transmitted from the forklift.
and a host computer (2) that records the information in a memory (4), reads the pallet back number and pallet storage position data from the memory, and transmits it to the forklift. system.