JPH06166410A - Electronic balance device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To perform a stocktaking work simply and correctly by providing a memory means to store the unit weight or the shelf position of every part, and reading the unit weight of the corresponding part from the memory means and displaying it by a display means, when a shelf position data of beginning of stocktaking is input. CONSTITUTION:Then keys and function keys 9b to set a stocktaking mode and to input a beginning shelf number are provided on an electronic balance device provided with a parts file to store the unit weight, the shelf number, and the like of every part. When the beginning shelf number is input, a CPU 4 reads out the unit weight of the part corresponding to the beginning shelf number from the parts file, and the unit weight is displayed by a display part 8 together with the beginning shelf number. After completing the stocktaking of the part, at every completion of each part, the shelf number continued to the beginning shelf number and the unit weight in response to it are read out from the parts file in order and displayed by the display part 8. Hereby, the stocktaking work is simply completed in a short time, without generation of confirmation miss of the number of stocks.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic weighing apparatus such as an electronic counting scale which measures the total weight of parts, calculates the number of parts from the total weight and the unit weight, and displays the result.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The applicant first integrated an electronic weighing device with a carousel (automatic warehouse), the electronic weighing device controls the automatic warehouse, and the loading and unloading of various kinds of parts by the electronic weighing device. An apparatus for performing work has been proposed (for example, see the specification and drawings attached to the respective applications of Japanese Patent Application Nos. 1-225548 and 1-284629).

In this apparatus, when a part code, which is identification data of a part to be put in and taken out, is input from the operation section of the electronic weighing device, the unit weight of the part, the part code, and the shelf position data indicating the storage position in the automatic warehouse ( The shelf number) is read from the internal storage unit and displayed on the display unit, and the shelf number is transmitted to the automated warehouse. This allows
The automated warehouse rotates the shelf on which the parts storage box storing the parts is placed based on the shelf number to a predetermined position and turns on a display lamp indicating the storage position. Therefore, the worker takes out the parts from the shelf and counts the desired number with the electronic weighing device to carry out the warehousing, or stores the number of the parts counted with the electronic weighing device in the parts storage box and puts it in the warehousing unit. You can do the work.

Further, there has been developed a device including an electronic weighing device having the above-mentioned function and a simple storage rack device in which a plurality of parts are stored in a plurality of shelves (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 54-91270). reference). Even in such a device, when the component code is input from the operation unit of the electronic weighing device, the unit weight, the component code, the shelf number, and the like described above are read from the internal storage unit and displayed on the display unit.
The worker goes to the shelf with the shelf number displayed on the display unit and takes out the component from the shelf. In this case, since the loading and unloading work is performed using the electronic weighing device, the worker pulls the cart on which the electronic weighing device is placed to the shelf to perform the loading and unloading work.

[0005]

By the way, the above-mentioned device in which the electronic weighing device and the automatic warehouse are integrated or the device including the electronic weighing device and the storage rack device has an inventory management function, The storage unit stores the number of stocks for each part. Then, stocktaking work is performed based on the number of stocks stored in this storage unit. The inventory work is a work to check whether or not the number of stocks stored in the storage unit and the number of parts actually stored in each shelf of the above-mentioned automatic warehouse or storage rack device match. It is necessary to count the parts stored in each shelf.

When carrying out this stocktaking operation, in the case of an apparatus in which the electronic weighing device and the automatic warehouse are integrated, the automatic warehouse is provided, so that the worker can carry out a predetermined operation as in the case of the normal loading / unloading operation. It is possible to stay in the position and the work can be performed relatively easily. However, in the case of a device including an electronic weighing device and a storage rack device, the following procedure must be repeated to perform the work. Move to the shelf where the parts to be inventoried are stored Enter the part code of that part from the operation unit of the electronic weighing device Take out the parts from the shelf Count the parts Store the parts that have been counted in the shelf 'Next Move to the shelf that stores the parts to be inventoried.Therefore, every time you perform counting work for each part, you have to enter the part code, which is very troublesome and due to a mistake in entering the part code. There was a risk that a mistake in checking the inventory quantity would occur. The present invention has been made under such a background, and an object thereof is to provide an electronic weighing device which can easily and accurately carry out an inventory work in a device including an electronic weighing device and a storage rack device. To do.

[0007]

The invention according to claim 1 is
A storage means for storing unit weight for each part, shelf position data indicating a storage position on a shelf in which the part is stored, etc. is provided, and the unit weight of the part and the shelf position data etc. are specified by specifying the part. In the electronic weighing device that reads out from the storage means and displays it on the display means, measures the total weight of the parts, and calculates the number of the parts from the total weight and the unit weight, a mode for setting an inventory mode. Setting means, input means for inputting stocktaking start shelf position data which is shelf position data of a shelf for starting stocktaking, and stocktaking start shelf position data when the stocktaking start shelf position data is inputted from the input means The unit weight of the part corresponding to the above is read from the storage means and displayed on the display means together with the stocktaking start shelf position data. After the end of the stocking, every time the stocktaking of each part is completed, the shelf position data consecutive to the stocktaking start shelf position data and the unit weight of the corresponding part are read from the storage means and displayed on the display means. It is characterized by comprising a control means for displaying.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a storage means for storing a unit weight for each part, shelf position data indicating a storage position on a shelf in which the part is stored, and the like are provided, and by designating the part, The unit weight of the part, the shelf position data, etc. are read from the storage means and displayed on the display means, and the total weight of the parts is weighed, and the number of the parts is calculated from the total weight and the unit weight. In the electronic weighing device, an inventory quantity storage means for storing the inventory quantity on the shelf for each of the parts, a mode setting means for setting an inventory mode, and an inventory start shelf position data which is shelf position data of a shelf for starting inventory. When the inventory starting shelf position data is input from the input means for inputting and the inventory starting shelf position data is input from the input means, the unit weight and the unit weight of the part corresponding to the inventory starting shelf position data are input. The stock quantity is read out from the storage means and the stock quantity storage means, respectively, and displayed on the display means together with the stocktaking start shelf position data, and after the stocktaking of the part is completed, the stocktaking of each part is completed. Sequentially, a control means for reading out the shelf position data continuous with the inventory start shelf position data, the unit weight of the parts corresponding to the shelf position data, and the inventory quantity from the storage means and the inventory quantity storage means, and displaying them on the display means. It is characterized by having. The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 2, it has a stock quantity rewriting function for storing the calculated quantity of the parts in the stock quantity storage means as a new stock quantity.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the invention, when the operator sets the stocktaking start shelf position data by the input means after setting the stocktaking mode by the mode setting means, the control means responds to the stocktaking start shelf position data. The unit weight of the part thus prepared is read out from the storage means and displayed on the display means together with the stocktaking start shelf position data. As a result, the worker goes to the shelf where the part is stored and carries out the stocktaking operation for the part. After the stocktaking of the part is completed, the control means sequentially stores the stock position data continuous with the stocktaking start shelf position data and the unit weight of the corresponding part from the storage means each time the stocktaking of each part is completed. Since it is read out and displayed on the display means, the worker sequentially goes to the shelf indicated by the shelf position data displayed on the display means, and carries out an inventory work for the part.

According to the second aspect of the invention, after the worker sets the inventory mode by the mode setting means,
When the inventory start shelf position data is entered by the input means,
The control means reads out the unit weight and the inventory quantity of the parts corresponding to the inventory start shelf position data from the storage means and the inventory quantity storage means, respectively, and displays them on the display means together with the inventory start shelf position data. As a result, the worker goes to the shelf where the part is stored, performs an inventory work on the part, and confirms the difference between the displayed inventory quantity and the actual inventory quantity. Then, after the stocktaking of the part is completed, the control means sequentially, every time the stocktaking of each part is completed, displays the shelf position data consecutive to the stocktaking start shelf position data and the unit weight and the inventory quantity of the corresponding part. Since it is read out from the storage means and the stock quantity storage means and displayed on the display means, the worker sequentially goes to the shelf indicated by the shelf position data displayed on the display means and carries out an inventory work for the part. Check the difference between the displayed inventory quantity and the actual inventory quantity. Further, according to the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 2, the actual inventory quantity calculated by the inventory work is stored in the inventory quantity storage means as a new inventory quantity.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing one mode of use of an electronic weighing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which 1 is an electronic weighing device, 2 is a work cart on which the electronic weighing device 1 is mounted, 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ , 3 ₃ , ... Are storage shelves installed at predetermined intervals. Storage shelves 3 ₁ and 3 ₂ , storage shelves 3 ₂ and 3 ₃ ,
There are passages between the ..., and the worker pulls the work cart 2 to move between the storage shelves 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ , 3 ₃ , ... Do the work. In each of the storage shelves 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ , 3 ₃ , ..., the two-digit numbers on the left and right connected by a hyphen indicate the shelf number, and the two digits on the left side of the hyphen are the storage shelves 3 respectively. ₁ , 3 ₂ , 3 ₃ ,
, And the two-digit number on the right side of the hyphen represents each storage unit in each storage rack 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ , 3 ₃ ,.

Next, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the electronic weighing device 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration thereof. In these figures, 4 is a CP that controls each part of the device.
U (central processing unit), 5 and 6 are scales, respectively, which constitute a weighing unit 7, which transfers the weighing signal selected to the CPU 4 according to the weighing result. Reference numeral 8 denotes a display unit including a plasma display or the like, which displays data such as weight and unit weight and various statuses such as tare weight cancellation. Reference numeral 9 denotes an operation unit, which includes a touch panel 9a arranged on the display unit 8, a numeric keypad and function keys 9b, and an alphabet key 9c.
It consists of and. Of these, the touch panel 9a
When the operator touches the key top notation displayed on the display screen of the display unit 8, the item of that part is input.

Further, in FIG. 3, reference numeral 10 denotes a ROM, which is composed of a control program area for controlling measurement processing, printing processing, display processing, data writing processing, and the like, and a table for storing character patterns. Reference numeral 11 denotes a RAM, which is a component file 11 including a working area in which various flags and registers are secured, a preset data file A for storing preset data, and a total data file B for storing total data.
a (see FIG. 4) and the like. The preset data file A of the component file 11a stores preset data such as a product name, a component number, a shelf number, a unit weight, and a standard inventory quantity for each component code. Further, the total data file B is configured to store total data such as the number of stocks, the number of delivery on the day and the number of storage on the same day for each part code. The preset data and the totalized data are collectively referred to as component data.

Further, in FIGS. 2 and 3, reference numeral 12 denotes a printing unit, which is read by the CPU 4 from the RAM 11 when the operator presses a numeric keypad and one [print] key of the function keys 9b. Print information such as shipping information on labels and receipts.
Reference numeral 13 is a communication interface, and the CPU 4 exchanges data with an external office computer or the like (not shown) via the communication interface 13.

Further, a 3.5 inch floppy disk (hereinafter, referred to as F
It is equipped with an FD section 14 consisting of two floppy disk drives (hereinafter referred to as FDDs) that drive D), and when the lid 14a is opened, the F of two FDDs
The D insertion slot appears. The FD is used for storing various data such as reservation data and total data.

With such a configuration, the process of the worker and the CPU 4 in the cycle counting process will be described with reference to the process diagram of FIG. The process diagram shown in FIG. 5 is created for explaining the operation of the electronic weighing device 1 according to this embodiment, and does not show the process itself of the CPU 4. When the operator operates the numeric keypad of the operation unit 9 and the keys for setting the circulation counting mode of the function keys 9b to set the operation mode of the electronic weighing device 1 to the circulation counting mode, the circulation counting shown in FIG. The process starts.

First, in step S1, the worker
A ten-key pad and a function key 9b of the operation unit 9 are operated to input a start shelf number. As this start shelf number, the operator inputs a shelf number that the operator desires to start stocktaking. For example, it is the shelf number of the storage section that belongs to the storage shelf 3 closest to the current position of the worker, or the shelf number of the storage section that stores the parts that are to be inventoried earlier.

As a result, the CPU 4 proceeds to the process of step S2 and sorts (sorts) the shelf numbers in ascending order based on the starting shelf number input in the process of step S1.
Then, the part code corresponding to the shelf number after sorting is RA
Sorted part code file 11b in M11 (see FIG. 6)
(See (a)), and the display unit 8 displays that sorting is completed. Here, the ascending order of the shelf numbers is determined by the following method, for example. (A) Those with a small number of digits are younger than those with a large number of digits. (B) If the number of digits is the same, the ASCII code of the first digit is compared, and those with a smaller number are younger than those with a large number. (C) If the first digit is the same, compare it with the next digit. The order of each shelf number is determined by the method described above. The shelf numbers that are smaller than the starting shelf number are sorted in ascending order after the shelf number that is not the youngest.

For example, it is assumed that 16 storage shelves 3 are provided, and each storage shelves 3 _{1 to} 3 ₁₆ has a total of 81 storage units of 9 rows and 9 columns, and the start shelf number is "02-22". Then, the shelf numbers are sorted as shown in FIG. That is, in this case, the shelf numbers are sorted in ascending order from the shelf number “02-22” to the youngest shelf number “16-99”, and after the shelf number “16-99”, the youngest shelf number “0”.
1-11 ”follows, and after that, the start shelf number“ 02-2 ”
Shelf numbers "02-21" that are one younger than "2" are sorted in ascending order.

When the display section 8 indicates that the sorting is completed, the worker proceeds to the process of step S3,
The operation unit 9 which is a key for instructing reading of component data
Numeric keypad and one of the function keys 9b [N
Operate the [EXT] key. As a result, the CPU 4 proceeds to the process of step S4, reads out the part code corresponding to the start shelf number from the sorted part code file 11b, and based on this part code, the part data such as the unit weight and the stock quantity is divided into parts. It is read from the file 11a, stored in a corresponding register in the working area of the RAM 11, and displayed on the display unit 8.

As a result, the worker proceeds to the processing of step S5 and takes out and counts the components stored in the storage section of the shelf number displayed on the display section 8. This counting is automatically performed by placing a part to be counted on the scale 5 or 6. In this case, the parts whose numbers are extremely small and whose numbers are obvious without weighing and counting are:
The operator operates the ten keys and the function keys 9b of the operation unit 9 to input the stock quantity.

Next, the operator proceeds to the processing of step S6, and the ten keys and the function keys 9b of the operation unit 9 are operated.
Is operated to instruct rewriting of the stock quantity, the CPU 4
Stores the counted or key-inputted quantity as a new stock quantity in the total data file B of the component file 11a, and then proceeds to step S7. Step S
In 7, the CPU 4 calculates the difference between the stock quantity stored in the total data file B of the component file 11a and the new stock quantity before the processing of step S7. Next, CP
The U4 controls the printing unit 12 to print the calculated difference as an excess / deficiency number on the receipt together with the corresponding component code (see FIG. 7). Then, the CPU 4 proceeds to step S8.

In step S8, the CPU 4 determines whether or not the above-described steps S3 to S7 have been completed for all the component codes stored in the sorted component code file 11b. If the result of this determination is "NO", then the operation proceeds to step S9. In step S9, the CPU
In order to update the read position of the component code in the sorted component code file 11b, 4 increments the value of the counter C that counts the read position of the component code by 1, and then proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S8 is "YES", that is, the value of the counter C matches the number of component codes stored in the sorted component code file 11b, the result is stored in the sorted component code file 11b. When the processes of steps S3 to S7 described above are completed for all the performed component codes, the CPU 4 ends the series of processes.

In the above-described embodiment, the shelf number is represented by a two-digit number on the left side of the hyphen indicating the storage shelf 3 and a two-digit number on the right side of the hyphen, such as "XX-YY". Although the example showing each storage part in each storage rack is shown, it is not limited to this. For example, not only numbers but also letters or symbols or a combination of numbers may be used. However, the shelf numbers must be expressed so that the storage shelves 3 and the storage units having the consecutive numbers are continuous at the end of the sorting, and the worker can perform the loading / unloading work and the inventory work in the shortest time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which one type of component is stored in one storage unit is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one storage part may be partitioned into a plurality of parts, and a plurality of parts may be stored between the partitions. However, in this case, the shelf number is, for example,
It is also necessary to represent partition position data (Z) such as “XX-YY-Z”.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the electronic balance device 1 has the inventory management function.
The application of the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to, for example, an electronic weighing device having a configuration in which only preset data such as a unit weight corresponding to a part code is stored in an internal storage unit without inventory management, and is described above. It is possible to obtain the same effect as the electronic balance device 1 having the configuration.
Because, even in the electronic balance device having such a configuration,
This is because it is necessary to read the unit weight and the like from the internal storage unit by operating the operation unit and inputting the component code.

In addition, in the electronic weighing apparatus 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the operator pulls and moves the work cart 2 on which the electronic weighing apparatus 1 is mounted, so that the power source is a battery type or a rechargeable type. Preferably. When the electronic scale device 1 does not employ a battery-type or rechargeable power source and is configured to be supplied with power from a commercial power source or the like via a power cord, the power cord is not It is also conceivable to provide a power outlet to the work cart 2 so that the electronic weighing device 1 does not drop from the work cart 2 due to being entangled with a foot or the like and being pulled.

[0028]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When the stocktaking of the currently stocked part is completed, the part data of the part to be stocked next is automatically read out together with the shelf number. Therefore, the worker inputs the part code each time the stocktaking of one part is completed. There is no need, and the stocktaking work is simplified, and there is no risk that the inventory quantity is confirmed and updated due to an input error of the component code.

Further, since the component data of the component to be inventoried next is read out in order, the operator can perform the minimum amount of movement, and the inventory work can be completed in a short time. Further, since the position of the shelf to start the inventory can be set, the worker can start the inventory from a desired shelf or a part, and can perform the inventory by selecting the shelf or the range that requires inventory. You can

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing one mode of use of an electronic weighing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the electronic scale device 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the electronic scale device 1.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a parts file 11a.

FIG. 5: Worker and CPU 4 in cycle inventory processing
It is a processing diagram showing the processing of.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a sorted part code file 11b and an example of sorted shelf numbers.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of printing when a receipt is printed with the excess and deficiency of each component.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Electronic Weighing Device 2 Work Cart 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ , 3 ₃ , ... Storage Shelf 4 CPU 5, 6 Scale 7 Weighing Section 8 Display Section 9 Operation Section 9a Touch Panel 9b Numeric Keypad and Function Keys 9c Alphabet Keys 10 ROM 11 RAM 11a Parts file 11b Sorted parts code file 12 Printing section 13 Communication interface 14 FD section 14a Lid

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A storage unit for storing a unit weight of each part, shelf position data indicating a storage position on a shelf in which the part is stored, and the like, and by designating a part, the unit weight of the part and In an electronic weighing device that reads out the shelf position data and the like from the storage means and displays them on the display means, weighs the total weight of the parts, and calculates the number of the parts from the total weight and the unit weight. Mode setting means for setting a mode, input means for inputting inventory start shelf position data which is shelf position data of a shelf for starting inventory, and when the inventory start shelf position data is inputted from the input means, The unit weight of the part corresponding to the inventory start shelf position data is read out from the storage means and displayed on the display means together with the inventory start shelf position data. ,
After the inventory of the part is completed, every time the inventory of each part is completed, the shelf position data consecutive to the inventory start shelf position data and the unit weight of the corresponding part are read out from the storage means and the An electronic weighing device, comprising: a control means for displaying on a display means. 2. A storage unit for storing a unit weight for each part, shelf position data indicating a storage position on a shelf in which the part is stored, and the like, and by designating a part, the unit weight of the part and In the electronic weighing device, which reads out the shelf position data and the like from the storage means and displays them on the display means, weighs the total weight of the parts, and calculates the number of the parts from the total weight and the unit weight, An inventory quantity storage means for storing the inventory quantity for each part for each part, a mode setting means for setting an inventory mode, and an input means for inputting inventory start shelf position data which is the shelf position data of the shelf for starting inventory, When the inventory start shelf position data is input from the input means, the unit weight and the inventory quantity of the part corresponding to the inventory start shelf position data are set to Starting from the storage means and the stock quantity storage means, the inventory start is displayed together with the shelf position data on the display means, and after the inventory of the part is completed, the inventory is sequentially started every time the inventory of each part is completed. Shelving position data continuous to the shelving position data, the unit weight of the parts corresponding to the shelving position data, and the inventory quantity. The shelf position data is read from the storage means and the inventory quantity storage means, respectively, and is displayed on the display means. An electronic weighing device comprising: 3. The electronic weighing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a stock quantity rewriting function of storing the calculated quantity of the parts as a new stock quantity in the stock quantity storage means.