JPH04343630A - Part supply indicator for production line - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To automatically issue the replenishment order slip of a part when the number of the parts used on the production line becomes smaller than the specified number. CONSTITUTION:When the number of parts used on the line side of the production line becomes smaller than the specified number, a supply request action is taken at a line terminal unit 3, then a host computer 4 outputs the supply instruction data to a fork-lift 5 based on the supply request data. The operator of the fork-lift 5 conveys the parts to the line side where the supply request action is taken according to the supply instruction data, then a supply completion action is taken at a fork-lift terminal unit 6. When the completion signal outputted by the supply completion action is inputted to the host computer 4, the host computer 4 recognizes the supply completion of the parts and outputs a slip issue signal to a slip issuing device 7, and a part slip 8 to be sent to the maker of the part is issued.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides a system for processing parts that are used on each side of a production line when the number of parts used on each line side of a production line is less than a specified number, and synchronously with a replenishment request operation that requests replenishment of the missing parts. The present invention relates to a parts replenishment instruction device for a production line that automatically issues a replenishment order slip to a manufacturer.

0004

[Prior Art] Conventionally, when the number of parts used on each line side of a production line is less than the specified number,
There is a system shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 that supplies the missing parts to the line side and issues a replenishment order slip for the spare parts to the manufacturer that manufactures the parts. In FIG. 3, on a production line 31, for example, an engine is assembled in assembly line work, and each line side has a line side parts shelf where parts used on each line side are stored in pallets. 32 are arranged. In addition, near the line side parts shelf 32, when the number of parts stored on the pallet becomes less than the specified number, an operation to request replenishment of the missing parts is performed, as well as a display when the replenishment request operation is performed. A line terminal 33 is installed that outputs replenishment request data in the form of a radio signal from a radio 33A.

On the panel surface of the line terminal 33, there are a keyboard, push button switches,
Or a display device etc. is attached,
When these keyboards, push button switches, etc. are operated, the replenishment request data is configured in the memory circuit of the line terminal 33, and the replenishment request data is transmitted wirelessly in the radio 33A. It is converted into a signal and output from the attached antenna 33B. Radio 33A, antenna 33
The replenishment request data output from the line terminal 33 via B is sent to the radio 3 connected to the host computer 34.
The signal is received by the antenna 34B attached to the radio 4A, converted into a digital signal by the radio 34A, and then input to the host computer 34 and stored.

The host computer 34 stores the replenishment request data and transmits the data to the wireless device 34A.
and the antenna 34B in the form of a wireless signal. The data is received by an antenna 36B mounted on the forklift 35, converted into a digital signal by a radio 36A, and then input to a forklift terminal 36 connected to the radio 36A. A keyboard, a display device, etc. are attached to the forklift terminal 36, and the replenishment request data is displayed on the display device. The operator of the forklift 35 recognizes the missing part from the replenishment request data displayed on the display device, transports the part, and supplies the part to the line side.

[0007] When the operator of the forklift 35 completes the replenishment of the parts, he presses a completion key provided on the forklift terminal 36, so the completion signal accompanying the completion operation is in the form of a wireless signal. The signal is transmitted via the radio 36A and antenna 36B. The completion signal transmitted in the form of a radio signal is received by the antenna 34B, converted into a digital signal by the radio 34A, and then
The data is transmitted to the host computer 4.

On the other hand, in addition to the transportation work based on the replenishment request data, when the line side worker takes out the first part placed on the line side parts shelf 32 in a palletized state, 4, the pallet 37
Place the parts slip 38 attached to the parts slip into a parts slip collection post 39 installed at a predetermined position. The parts slips 38 placed in the parts slip collection post 39 are collected by a person in charge of collection at regular time intervals and sent to the parts manufacturer as a replenishment order slip for spare parts. The parts manufacturer is
Supply parts are manufactured and delivered based on the parts slip 38.

[0009]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described above, in the conventional system for issuing replenishment order slips for spare parts, it is necessary to put the parts slips 38 into the parts slip collection post 39, collect them, and then place the parts slips into the parts slip collection post 39. - Because it relies on people to send the documents to the car, there are problems in that the issue may be forgotten and the number of man-hours required for issuance and collection increases. Furthermore, the parts slip 3 placed in the parts slip collection post 39
8 is a system in which parts are collected by a person in charge of collection at fixed time intervals, so there is a problem that there is a time delay until the parts slip 38 reaches the parts manufacturer, and in some cases, parts delivery is delayed. Therefore, in the present invention, a replenishment order slip is automatically issued to the parts manufacturer in synchronization with a parts replenishment request operation when the number of parts used on each line side of the production line becomes less than a specified number. The technical problem is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems by doing so.

0010

[Means for solving the problem] The technical means for solving the above problem is to use a parts replenishment instruction device for the production line to transport the parts used on each line side of the production line to each line side. , a transporter equipped with an on-board terminal that has a wireless communication function with the outside, and an operation and display function, and a transporter installed on each of the line sides, so that the number of parts used on each line side is less than the specified number. When a replenishment request operation is performed for the missing part, a line terminal device that outputs replenishment request data in the form of a wireless signal when the replenishment request operation is performed, and a line terminal that outputs replenishment request data in the form of a wireless signal. Each time the output replenishment request data is input, replenishment command data for replenishing the line side with replenishment parts based on each replenishment request data is sent to the onboard terminal mounted on the transporter. The data is output to the machine in the form of a wireless signal and displayed, and after the transport machine replenishes the missing parts to the line side based on the displayed data, the on-board terminal Each time a replenishment completion signal based on a replenishment completion operation in a machine is received in the form of a wireless signal, the central processing unit automatically issues a replenishment order slip for the parts replenished to each line side. It is to be.

[0011]

[Operation] According to the parts replenishment instruction device for the production line configured as described above, when the number of parts used on each line side becomes less than the specified number, the replenishment request operation for the missing parts is performed at each line terminal. When this is done, replenishment request data is output in the form of a wireless signal. Upon receiving the replenishment request data output from each line terminal, the central processing unit issues replenishment command data for replenishing the relevant line side with replenishment parts based on the replenishment request data.
The data is output in the form of a wireless signal to an onboard terminal mounted on a transporter, and the data is displayed. The operator of the transport machine operates the transport machine based on the displayed data, replenishes the missing parts for the line side, and then performs a replenishment completion operation on the onboard terminal. Since the completion signal is output in the form of a wireless signal, when the central processing unit receives the replenishment completion signal, it automatically issues a replenishment order slip for the parts replenished to each line side. The issued replenishment order slip is then shipped to the parts manufacturer.

0012

Embodiments Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block system diagram showing the overall configuration of a parts supply instruction device for a production line. On each line side of the conveyor 1 that makes up the production line, a worker P
The work W is assembled by assembly line operations. A line side parts shelf 2 is arranged on each line side, storing parts used on each line side. Also, near the line side parts shelf 2,
When the number of parts stored in the line side parts shelf 2 becomes less than the specified number, a replenishment request operation for the missing parts is performed, and the replenishment request data when the replenishment request operation is performed is sent to the radio 3A. A line terminal 3 is installed which outputs a wireless signal via an antenna 3B.

A keyboard, pushbutton switches, display device, etc. for the above-mentioned replenishment request operation are attached to the panel surface of the line terminal 3. When a switch or the like is operated, the replenishment request data is configured in the memory circuit of the line terminal 3, and the replenishment request data is converted into a radio signal by the radio 3A and output from the attached antenna 3B. Ru. The replenishment request data includes the part name, number, and supply location. In addition, in the above-mentioned replenishment request operation, instead of operating a keyboard, push button switch, etc., a bar code attached to the line side parts shelf 2 is used.
The code 2A may be read by a barcode reader (not shown). Replenishment request data output from the line terminal 3 via the radio 3A and antenna 3B is sent to the host computer.
The signal is received by the antenna 4B on the side of the computer 4, converted into a digital signal by the radio 4A, and then input to the host computer 4 and stored.

The host computer 4 stores the replenishment request data and sends replenishment command data based on the data in the form of a radio signal via a radio 4A and an antenna 4B. Output. The data is received by an antenna 6B mounted on the forklift 5, converted into a digital signal by a radio 6A, and then input to a forklift terminal 6 connected to the radio 6A. A keyboard, a display device, etc. are attached to the forklift terminal 6, and the replenishment command data is displayed on the display device. The operator of the forklift 5 recognizes the part, the number of parts, and the destination (supply location) from the replenishment command data displayed on the display device, and transports the part. , supplies the parts to the relevant line side.

When the operator of the forklift 5 completes the replenishment of the parts, he presses the completion key provided on the forklift terminal 6, so the completion signal associated with the completion operation is in the form of a wireless signal. The signal is transmitted via the radio 6A and the antenna 6B. The completion signal transmitted in the form of a radio signal is received by the antenna 4B on the host computer 4 side, converted into a digital signal by the radio 4A, and then input to the host computer 4.

When the host computer 4 receives the completion signal, it recognizes that the supply of supply parts to the line side has been completed, and transmits supply completion information to the line terminal 3 in the form of a wireless signal. Then, the line terminal 3 displays the completion of replenishment. In addition, the host computer 4 recognizes that the supply of spare parts to the line side has been completed, and at the same time, in order to replenish the parts supplied to the line side, the host computer 4 generates a part for instructing replenishment production of the part. An issue command signal is output to the slip issuing device 7 that issues the slip 8, and the parts slip 8 is issued. The issued parts slip 8 is then sent to the parts manufacturer.

As described above, when the number of parts stored in the line side parts shelf 2 is less than the specified number, when the line terminal 3 performs an operation to request replenishment of the missing parts, the forklift 5 In addition to replenishing the missing parts, the line terminal 3 automatically issues a parts slip 8 for instructing replenishment production of the requested parts.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of another embodiment. This embodiment has almost the same configuration as the previous embodiment, but a slip issuing device 7 issues a parts slip 8 for instructing replenishment production of parts requested by the line terminal 3. In contrast, the host computer 4 is connected via a communication line 11 to a computer 12 installed at a parts manufacturer, and command signals from the computer 12 are used to control the computer. 12
A parts slip 8 is issued from a slip issuing device 13 connected to the parts slip issuing device 13. This system allows the parts manufacturer to be instructed to replenish the production of parts more quickly.

[0019]

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, when the number of parts used on each line side of a production line becomes less than the specified number, when a part replenishment request operation is performed, the transporter Parts are replenished, and a parts replenishment order slip can be automatically issued to the parts manufacturer in synchronization with the completion of the replenishment, so the parts replenishment order slip is reliably issued. At the same time, the number of man-hours required for issuance is no longer required, and instructions for replenishment of parts are promptly given to the parts manufacturer.
This has the effect of preventing delivery delays.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block system diagram showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block system diagram showing the overall configuration of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a conventional system.

FIG. 4 is a configuration explanatory diagram showing a partial configuration of a conventional system.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Conveyor 2 Line side parts shelf 3 Line terminal 4 Host computer 5 Forklift 6 Forklift terminal 7 Slip issuing device 8 Parts slip

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: A transport machine that transports parts used on each line side of a production line, and is equipped with an on-board terminal that has a wireless communication function with the outside, and an operation and display function. When the number of parts installed on each line side and used on each line side becomes less than the specified number, a replenishment request operation for the missing parts is performed, and the replenishment request operation is performed. a line terminal that outputs replenishment request data in the form of a wireless signal, and a line terminal that outputs replenishment request data in the form of a wireless signal; The replenishment command data for replenishing the line side with the replenishment parts is output in the form of a wireless signal to the on-board terminal mounted on the transporter, and the data is displayed. - After the transporter replenishes the missing parts to the line side based on the data, each line A parts replenishment instruction device for a production line, comprising a central processing unit that automatically issues a replenishment order slip for the parts replenished on the side.