JPH09226910A - Warehousing control device in automatic storing device of file folder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To control the warehousing in the automatic storing device of a file folder, by discharging the file folder when the net thickness of the file folder to be stored in a storage shelf is thicker than the prescribed thickness of back width sorts. SOLUTION: When a file folder 9 is picked out from a carriage 7, and stored to a storage shelf 3, the file folder 9 grasped by the chucking mechanism of a delivery device 6 by the instruction from a control device is detected its net thickness by a net thickness detecting device. When the net thickness of the file folder 9 detected by the net thickness detecting device is within the storable prescribed thickness set at each back width sort of the file folder, it is stored to the storage shelf according to the back width sort. When the net thickness of the file folder exceeds the prescribed thickness, that file folder is discharged to an error folder discharge station as an error folder.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage control method in an automatic storage device for a file folder in which a file folder storing a medical record or the like is automatically taken out from a trolley and stored in a storage storage rack.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hanging storage folders for file folders are generally classified into file folder thickness categories and are divided into a plurality of groups, and the plurality of groups are arranged on the upper surface of the storage cabinet. The intervals of the arranged hanging metal fittings are made different, and the holders of the file folders are engaged with the respective hanging metal fittings to be arranged and stored. In this case, the file folder has different back width types for each thickness category, for example,
There are 8 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm back width types. Accordingly, the storage location of the storage shelf also has 8 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm back widths. Were assigned to the group. Then, the back width type of the file folder taken out from the trolley is detected, and the file folder is stored in the storage location of the back width type of the storage shelf.

[0003]

By the way, in the storage control method of the file folder as described above, the body portion is swollen and the thickness (net thickness) is increased depending on the amount of the article in which the file folder to be stored is stored. In some cases, the net thickness may exceed the specified thickness of the back width type, and when storing the file folder in the storage location of the back width type of the storage shelf, it is adjacent to the storage location of the back width type. There is also a possibility that the file folder may be damaged due to collision with the file folder and the file may not be stored, or that the delivery device may malfunction.

Therefore, a file folder whose net thickness exceeds the prescribed thickness of the spine type is stored in the temporary storage section of the storage shelf, and later the operator manually operates the file of the wider spine type. There is also a storage control method for file folders that are exchanged and processed again. by the way,
In such a warehousing control method, a temporary storage unit must be provided on the storage / storage shelf, a wasteful space that is not used is required, and if the number of file folders stored in the temporary storage unit is large, the temporary storage unit is However, there is a problem in that a large space corresponding to it is required, and the number of file folders that cannot be stored in the storage location for each back width type of the storage shelf increases, and the automatic storage device for file folders does not function smoothly.

Therefore, according to the present invention, when the net thickness of the file folder to be stored in the storage shelf is thicker than the specified thickness of the spine width type, the file folder is ejected or the spine is automatically added. A file folder that is thicker than the width type. It can be stored in the storage location of the width type.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a storage control method in a file folder automatic storage device that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, in which a file folder containing a medical record or the like is taken out from a carriage for transportation by a delivery device, and the taken out file folder is stored. In a storage control method for an automatic storage device for a file folder that is suspended and stored at a predetermined position of a hanging bracket arranged in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of a storage shelf, a file folder preset on a large number of shelf boards of the storage shelf When a number of hanging fittings are arranged in parallel at a constant interval corresponding to each back width type, the storage location of the storage shelf is preset for each back width type of the file folder, and when the delivery device takes out the file folder from the cart, The back width type of the file folder is detected, then the net thickness of the file folder is detected, and the net thickness is the first specified thickness of the back width type. If the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type, the file folder is hung and stored in a hanging metal fitting in an empty position in the storage location of the back width type. If the net thickness does not fall within the first specified thickness of the back width type and exceeds the first specified thickness, the file folder is ejected as an error folder. The storage control method is used in the automatic storage device of the file folder.

Further, a file folder accommodating a medical record or the like is taken out from a carriage for transportation by a delivery device, and the taken out file folder is hung at a predetermined position of hanging metal fittings arranged in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of a storage shelf. In a storage control method for an automatic storage device for storing a file folder, a plurality of hanging metal fittings are installed in parallel at a constant interval corresponding to each back width type of a preset file folder on a large number of shelf boards of the storage shelf. The storage location of the storage shelf is preset for each back width type of the folder, and when the delivery device takes out the file folder from the dolly, the back width type of the file folder is detected, and then the net thickness of the file folder is detected. And the net thickness is the first of the back width types.
If the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type, the file folder is hung on the hanging metal fitting in the empty position of the storage location of the back width type. When the net thickness is lower than the first specified thickness of the spine width type and exceeds the first specified thickness, the net thickness is larger than the net thickness falls within the specified thickness. A device for automatically storing a file folder, characterized in that the file folder is changed to a width type, and the file folder is hung and stored in a hanging metal fitting in an empty position of a storage location of a type having a back width larger than the changed back width type. The storage control method in.

Further, a file folder accommodating a medical record or the like is taken out from a carriage for transportation by a delivery device, and the taken out file folder is hung at a predetermined position of hanging metal fittings arranged in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of the storage shelf. In a storage control method for an automatic storage device for storing a file folder, a plurality of hanging metal fittings are installed in parallel at a constant interval corresponding to each back width type of a preset file folder on a large number of shelf boards of the storage shelf. The storage location of the storage shelf is preset for each back width type of the folder, and when the delivery device takes out the file folder from the dolly, the back width type of the file folder is detected, and then the net thickness of the file folder is detected. Then, the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type and the second specified thickness that is thicker than the first specified thickness. If it is determined that the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type, the file folder is hung and stored in the hanging metal fitting in the empty position of the storage area of the back width type, and the net thickness is determined. Is greater than the first specified thickness of the back width type and falls within the second specified thickness, the back width type is changed to a back width type one rank higher than the back width type. Then, the file folder is hung and stored in the hanging metal fittings in the empty position of the storage location of the type having a wider back width than the changed back width type, and the net thickness is the first specified thickness and the first thickness of the back width type. When the thickness exceeds the specified thickness of No. 2, the file folder is ejected as an error folder, which is a storage control method in an automatic storage device for a file folder.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a file folder automatic storage device to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, the file folder automatic storage device 1 has a pair of storage and storage shelves 3 and 3 arranged in parallel for storing a file folder 9 described later. A movable column 5 is movably arranged between the upper and lower rails between the pair of storage / storage shelves 3 and 3 so as to move along the front surface of the storage / storage shelf 3, and is suspended from a carriage 7 on the movable column 5. A delivery device 6 for taking out the lowered file folder 9 and delivering and storing it at a predetermined position of the storage shelf 3 is attached so as to be vertically movable.

Further, FIG. 3 shows the column 1 of the storage shelves 3, 3.
0, 10, ... Shelving plates 11 of each stage fixed between them, and a large number of hanging metal fittings 12, 12, ... For holding the file folder 9 movably attached to the shelving plates 11 in the lateral direction. It is a front view, and the hanging metal fittings 12 are arranged at fixed intervals for each file folder type.

Further, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a part of the hanging metal fitting 12 attached to the file folder 9 and the shelf 11 by cutting away. As shown in FIG. 4, the file folder 9 has a slender locking body 15 having a predetermined thickness and having locking holes 16 and 16 at the front and rear ends thereof, and at the lower end of the locking body 15. It is formed of a storage body 17 for storing a medical record or the like, the upper end of which is fixed. The storage body 17
Is made of a member having appropriate flexibility, and its body expands depending on the amount of articles to be stored, and its thickness (net thickness)
Is variable. Such file folders 9 are prepared with various back width thicknesses in which the back width of the storage body 17 differs depending on the contents stored or the amount thereof. ,
File folders 9 of various back widths for 15 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm are prepared, and it becomes possible to properly use the file folders 9 having an appropriate back width depending on the items to be stored or the amount thereof. There is. A bar code 18 representing a code unique to the file folder is attached to one side surface of the container 17 of the file folder 9.

Further, the hanging metal fittings 12 for suspending and holding the file folder 9 are suspended in the depth direction of the storage / storage shelf 3 and in a direction orthogonal to the depth direction of the storage / storage shelf 3 (hereinafter referred to as the storage / storage shelf). It is formed of an engaging portion 19 movably attached in a lateral direction) and a file folder holding portion 20 connected below the engaging portion 19 for suspending and holding the file folder 9. The engaging portion 19 includes a grip portion 19a for gripping the front portion of the shelf board 11 of the storage / storage shelf 3 and a sandwiching portion 19b for sandwiching the lower surface of the rear end portion of the shelf board 11 having a U-shaped cross section. , And a connecting portion 19c that connects the front and rear of the grip portion 19a and the sandwiching portion 19b. A small mark 22 for positioning the delivery device 6 and a large mark 23 for each of a predetermined number of holding brackets are provided at the front of the grip 19a.

Further, the file folder holding portion 20 of the hanging metal fitting 12 has a slit portion 20a for passing the storage body 17 of the file folder 9 and a slit portion 20a for guiding the file folder entering the slit portion 20a.
Guide portions 20b, 2 formed in a tapered shape on both sides of the tip
0b and a locking portion 20c for sandwiching and locking the narrow portion at the lower end of the locking body 15 of the file folder 9 that has entered the base end of the slit portion 20a from both sides thereof.

Further, FIG. 5 is a partial front view showing a state in which the file folders 9 of various back widths are stored in the storage / storage shelf 3, and as shown in FIG.
A large number of hanging metal fittings 12, 12, ... Are provided at 1, 11, ..
8 mm for the upper left, 15 mm for the upper right, 20 mm for the lower left, and 30 mm for the lower right) are installed side by side.
Storage locations for 5 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm are assigned at a predetermined ratio, and the storage locations are stored in the hanging metal fittings 12 at the predetermined storage locations according to the back width types of the file folders 9 extracted from the dolly 7. Has become. Note that a plurality of shelves 11, 11 and a large number of hanging fittings 12, 12,...

Next, the delivery device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The delivery device 6 draws the file folder 9 that is hung and stored in the hanging bracket 12 of the trolley 7 or the storage / storage shelf 3 into the delivery device 6, and then transfers the file folder 9 from the delivery device 6 to the storage / storage shelf 3 or the trolley. 7 is a device for inserting into the hanging metal fitting 12 of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the delivery device 6 has hanging bracket mark detection sensors 25, 25 for reading the unique marks 22, 23 of the hanging bracket 12, and whether the hanging bracket has a file folder. File folder presence / absence sensor 26, a chucking mechanism 30 for holding or opening the file folder 9, and a chucking mechanism 3
A transport mechanism 40 for transporting a table on which 0 is placed, a thickness of the file folder 9 itself drawn into the delivery device 6 by the chucking mechanism 30 and the transport mechanism 40, that is, a back width type for detecting a back width type. By sandwiching the detection device 50 and the file folder 9 from both sides, the deformation of the storage body 17 of the file folder 9 such as bending is corrected, and the file folder 9 is surely inserted into the storage metal shelf 3 or the hanging metal fitting 12 of the carriage 7. A pair of flaps 61, 61 that can lead the file folder 9 and advance with the file folder 9 to the hanging bracket 12 in the empty position.
A file folder holding mechanism 60 and a flap pulling mechanism 70, a net thickness detecting device 80 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the net thickness of the file folder 9 held by the flaps 61 of the file folder holding mechanism 60, and a delivery device. 6 and a file folder / bar code reader 90 for reading the unique bar code 18 of the file folder 9 pulled into the device 6.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 92 denotes a file folder pull-in detection sensor for detecting the pull-in of the file folder 9 when the optical path is blocked by the locking body 15 of the pulled-in file folder 9, and 93 is a delivery device. 6 is a file folder protrusion detection sensor for detecting whether the file folder 9 taken in by 6 is protruding from the delivery device 6.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the chucking mechanism 30 of the delivery device 6 is mounted on a table 41, and the table 41 has slide blocks 42a and 42a.
slide rails 43 slidably fitted to b, 42c.
Slide back and forth on 43. A drive motor 45 for moving the chucking mechanism 30 and the table 41 is provided at the rear end of the delivery device 6.
Is transmitted to a screw shaft 47 via a motor pulley, a belt, and a pulley 46, and a screw block 48 screwed to the screw shaft 47 moves to push the slide block 42 b via a spring 49. The table 41 and the chucking mechanism 30 are pressed against the storage shelf 3 or the hanging bracket 12 side of the cart 7.

A pair of grips 3 for gripping the file folder 9 at the front end of the table 41 that slides back and forth.
1, 31 are provided. The grips 31, 31 are urged by an elastic member or the like in a direction in which they come into contact with each other, the tip is formed in a key shape, and the rear end is tapered and fixed by a fixing screw. Then, as the table 41 advances, the hook-shaped tip portion advances so as to sandwich the locking body 15 of the file folder 9 suspended from the hanging fitting 12 from both sides, and engages with the locking hole 16. In this state, the drive motor 45 is driven to retract the table 41, so that the file folder 9 is drawn into the delivery device 6. On the contrary, when the insertion of the file folder 9 into the hanging fitting 12 is completed, the grips 31, 31 are opened and retracted, but the openings of the grips 31, 31 resist the urging force of the elastic member. It can be performed by the opening drive motor 33 or the like.

Next, the back width types (8 mm thickness, 15 mm thickness, 2 mm) of the file folder 9 taken in the delivery device 6
A back width type detection device 50 for detecting 0 mm thickness and 30 mm thickness) will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. The file folder 9 taken into the delivery device 6 enters the back width type detection device 50, and the back width type is detected.
That is, the storage body 1 of the imported file folder 9
When 7 enters between the pair of guides 51, 51, the guides 51, 51 expand against each other against the biasing force of the spring 52,
One guide has a pair of back width type detection sensors 53, 53.
A dog 55 having a tongue-shaped blade that passes through a recess (not shown) is fixedly provided, and when the guides 51, 51 slide left and right and are separated, the back width type detection sensor 53 is separated by the distance. , 53 and the dog 55 are displaced from each other, and the back width type of the file folder 9 is detected by the displacement.

As the back width type detecting device 50, in addition to the method shown in the drawings, a generally known thickness measuring device,
For example, it is possible to use one that clamps from both sides of the file folder 9 for measurement, one that uses a rotary encoder when the file folder 9 enters, and the like. Furthermore, in addition to the method shown in the drawing as a method of detecting the type of back width of the file folder, individual recognition marks (holes, black and white marks, barcode labels, etc.) are attached to the file folder,
A method of determining the back width type by detecting the individual recognition mark with a sensor may be used.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pair of flaps 61, 61 for sandwiching the file folder 9 are
At its upper end, flap rails 59, 59, respectively
It is slidably provided in a suspended manner and can be moved back and forth. Therefore, each flap 61, 61
Is flared around the flap rails 59, 59 as a supporting shaft, and is a container 1 for the file folder 9 sandwiched therein.
7 along the side surface of the file folder 9
It is designed to sandwich. At the narrow upper ends of the flared flaps 61, 61, projecting portions 61a, 61a projecting forward from the lower ends are formed, and the file folder 9 is inserted into the hanging fitting 12. In this case, the file folder 9 is flapped 61, 61
The projecting portions 61a, 61a, while being sandwiched by, enter into the gap directly below the desired hanging metal fitting 12 so that both the sandwiched file folder 9 and the adjacent file folders 9, 9 can be inserted.

Next, the file folder holding mechanism 60 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. As shown in FIG. 9, the flaps 61 and 61 have their lower ends at the file folder 9
The drive plates 62, 62 for driving in the direction sandwiching the
The slide blocks 67a, 67 are attached to the front and rear slide rails 65, 66 arranged on the base 63 at the lower part thereof.
b, 67c and 67d are slidably fitted in a direction in which the file folder 9 is sandwiched or separated, and springs 68 and 68 arranged at the front and rear sides of the file folder 9
It is urged in the direction to sandwich.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the drive plate drive motor 71 is a drive motor for expanding the drive plates 62, 62 which are biased in the direction in which the file folder 9 is sandwiched. Yes, by the rotation of the pinion 72 attached to the rotation shaft of the drive plate drive motor 71,
The upper and lower racks 73, 73 project in opposite directions, and the projecting ends cause the drive plates 62, 62 to spread apart against each other against the biasing force of the springs 68, 68.

Next, the net thickness detecting device 80 is shown in FIG.
0 will be described. Sensors 81, 81 for detecting the net thickness and a dog 82 for detecting the net thickness for detecting the net thickness of the housing 17 of the file folder 9 sandwiched between the drive plates 62, 62 are arranged at the rear of the drive plates 62, 62. A net thickness detecting device 80 is composed of the net thickness detecting sensors 81, 81 and the detecting dog 82. The net thickness detecting sensor 8
1, 81 and the dog 82 for detection are the back width type detection sensor 5
3 and 53 and the dog 55 are similar to each other, and ON and OFF when the blade portions alternately protruding to the left and right of the detection dog 82 slide in the recesses (not shown) of the net thickness detection sensors 81, 81. Is to detect the net thickness of the file folder 9.

Next, the procedure for taking out the file folder 9 from the dolly 7 and storing it in the storage shelf 3 will be described. First, according to a command from a control device (not shown), the delivery device 6
The hanging bracket mark detection sensors 25, 25 read the unique marks 22, 23 of the hanging bracket 12 of the dolly 7, and the movable pillar 5 and the delivery device 6 stop driving in front of the predetermined hanging bracket 12 so that the delivery device 6 operates. File folder presence sensor 2
6 determines whether or not the desired file folder 9 exists in the predetermined hanging metal fitting 12, and when the hanging metal fitting 12 has the file folder 9, the transport mechanism 40 is operated and the chucking mechanism 30 is advanced. , The gripping parts 31, 31 of the chucking mechanism 30 are engaged with the locking holes 16 of the locking body 15 of the file folder 9, and the gripping parts 31, 31 are retracted by the transport mechanism 40 while holding the file folder 9 therebetween. , File folder 9 is file folder rail 4
7, 47 (see FIG. 6 and FIG. 7) enter between the flaps 61, 61 that have been widened in advance, and are taken into the delivery device 6. When the file folder 9 is taken into the delivery device 6, the flaps 61, 61 do not protrude from the box body of the delivery device 6.

Then, the file folder 9 held by the chucking mechanism 30 of the delivery device 6 has the locking body 15
The lower end of the file folder 9 is drawn between the pair of file folder rails 47, and is hung. At this time, the back width type detection device 50 detects the back width type of the file folder 9, and the file folder barcode Leader 9
0 is the unique barcode 1 of the file folder 9
8 is read. Then, the file folder clamping mechanism 60 operates to clamp the container 17 of the file folder 9 by the pair of flaps 61, 61. At this time, the net thickness detecting device 80 detects the net thickness of the file folder 9. .

Then, if the net thickness of the file folder detected by the net thickness detecting device 80 is within the storable specified thickness determined for each file folder back width type, the storage rack is stored according to the back width type. While storing
If the net thickness of the file folder exceeds the storable specified thickness specified for each file folder back width type,
The file folder is discharged to an error folder discharging station (not shown) as an error folder.

Then, in response to a command from the control device, the moving pillar 5 and the delivery device 6 move, and the hanging metal mark detection sensors 25, 25 of the delivery device 6 cause the unique marks 22, 25 of the hanging metal 12 of the storage shelf 3 to be detected. 23, the movable pillar 5 and the delivery device 6 stop driving in front of the predetermined hanging metal fitting 12, and the file folder presence sensor 26 of the delivery device 6
Determines whether or not a predetermined hanging metal fitting 12 is empty. When the hanging metal fitting 12 is empty, the transport mechanism 40 is operated and the file folder 9 in the delivery device 6 is flapped 61, 61.
With the protrusions 61a, 61a of the flap inserted into the gap directly below the target hanging metal fitting 12 while sandwiched by, the sandwiched file folder 9 and the file folders 9 and 9 on both sides are sandwiched. The upper end narrow portion of the storage body 17 is slightly inserted into the slit portion 20a, and then the forward movement of the file folder 9 is temporarily stopped, and at this position, the flaps 61 and 61 are opened to each other to hold the file folder 9 therebetween. Then, the transfer mechanism 40 is operated to further advance the chucking mechanism 30, and the lower end of the locking body 15 of the file folder 9 is lifted by the hanging metal fitting 1.
The two file folder holding portions 20 are sandwiched and locked by the locking portions 20c from both sides, whereby the insertion of the file folder 9 is completed.

Then, the grip 3 of the chucking mechanism 30
1, 31 are opened to release the engagement between the grips 31, 31 and the locking hole 16 of the locking body 15 of the file folder 9, and the transport mechanism 40 is operated to move the chucking mechanism 30 into the delivery device 6. The flap 6 projecting from the box of the delivery device 6 by retracting the flap 6 and operating the flap retracting mechanism 70.
1, 61 are drawn into the delivery device 6.

Next, a storage control method in the file folder automatic storage device of the present invention will be described with reference to the storage flow chart shown in FIG. According to the back width type of the file folder 9, the storage shelf 3 has a storage location of 50% for 8 mm, 30% for 15 mm, 10% for 20 mm, and 10% for 30 mm in advance. It shall be assigned.

Further, each back width type file folder has two kinds of back width standards and two kinds of storable specified thicknesses. The first storable specified thickness is the storable thickness when the file folders of the back width type are stored in the shelves in which the hanging metal fittings 12, 12, ... Are arranged in parallel at a constant interval corresponding to the back width type. When the file folder of the back width type is within the first storable specified thickness, it is assumed that the file folder of the back width type is in the first back width standard. The second storable specified thickness is determined by the physical performance of the spine type file folder itself, and the thickness that can be stored in the spine type file folder exceeds the first storable specified thickness. When the file folder of the back width type is within the second storable specified thickness, the file folder of the back width type is in the second back width standard.

First, when warehousing is started by a command from the control device (step 101), the detection device 5 in which the back width type of the file folder 9 in the delivery device 6 is the back width type.
It is detected by 0, and it is identified whether the back width of the file folder is 8 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, or 30 mm (step 102). Then, the file folder holding mechanism 60 operates and the pair of flaps 61, 6
1 holds the container 17 of the file folder 9 and the net thickness detecting device 80 detects the net thickness of the file folder 9, and the detected net thickness is within the first storable specified thickness of the spine type. It is determined whether or not it is the first back width standard (step 103), and the net thickness is within the first storable specified thickness of the back width type, that is, the first back width standard. If there is (YES), the control device determines whether or not there is a vacant address on the shelf (storage location) of the file folder back width type to be stored (step 10).
4) If there is an empty address in the shelf of the file folder back width type to be stored (YES), the file folder is stored in the shelf of the file folder back width type of the storage / storage shelf 3 (step 105), The warehousing is completed (step 106).

On the other hand, in step 103, the net thickness is not within the first stowable specified thickness of the spine type (N
In the case of O), it is determined whether or not the net thickness is within the second storable specified thickness of the back width type, that is, whether or not it is the second back width standard (step 107), and the net thickness is determined. Is within the second stowable specified thickness of the back width type, that is, when the second back width standard (YES), the file folder of the back width type is one rank thicker than the back width. It is regarded as a file folder of back width type, and the control device determines whether or not there is a vacant address on the shelf of the file folder back width type to be stored at step 104. For example,
Assuming that the file folder has a back width type of 8 mm, the first storable specified thickness is 8 mm, the second storable specified thickness is 12 mm, and the net thickness is 11 mm, the net thickness of the file folder is 11 mm. The first storage is not within the specified thickness,
It is within the second storable specified thickness, so the file folder is the second back width standard with a back width type of 8 mm, and the shelf of the back width type of 15 mm, which is one rank higher, is selected as the storage destination. , 15 mm back width type shelves are determined whether or not there is an empty address. If there is no free address in the shelf of the file folder back width type to be stored in step 104 (NO), it is determined that the file folder is an error folder, and the file folder is discharged to the error folder discharge station (step 108) and the storage is stopped. finish.

If it is determined in step 107 that the net thickness is not within the second stowable specified thickness of the back width type, that is, the second back width standard is not satisfied (NO), the process proceeds to step 108, The control device determines that the file folder is an error folder and discharges it to the error folder discharging station. The file folders ejected to the error folder ejecting station will later be collectively replaced by an operator manually with a larger back width type file folder. In addition, at a specific time of the day,
Among the file folders stored in the shelves of each back width type of the storage shelf 3, the net thickness exceeds the first storable specified thickness of the back width type and is within the second storable specified thickness, that is, Second
The back width standard, which is one rank higher than the back width type, causes only the file folders stored in the shelves of the larger back width type to be put out from the storage / storage shelf 3 and collectively by the operator to make a larger size. It is also possible to exchange the file folders of different width types.

Therefore, the back width type of the file folder drawn into the delivery device is detected by the back width type detection device 50, the net thickness detection device 80 detects the net thickness of the file folder, and the net thickness of the file folder is detected. When the thickness is within the first storable specified thickness defined for each back width type, the file folder is stored in the shelf of the relevant width type of the file folder. It is possible to safely and reliably store the goods without hitting and damaging them, preventing the goods from being unloaded, and the possibility that the delivery device will fail.

Further, the net thickness of the file folder detected by the net thickness detecting device 80 exceeds the first storable specified thickness defined for each back width type and falls within the second storable specified thickness. In this case, a larger back width type of one rank higher than the second back width standard is selected, and the file folder is stored in a shelf of the larger back width type, so the file folder is ejected. It can be smoothly stored in the storage shelf. In addition, as in the conventional case, the net thickness detected by the net thickness detection device stores a temporary storage unit for storing a file folder in which the net storage thickness exceeds the first storable specified thickness defined for each back width type. It is not necessary to install it on the storage shelf. If the net thickness of the file folder detected by the net thickness detection device 80 exceeds the first and second storable specified thicknesses defined for each back width type, the file folder is ejected, Later, the operator can collectively replace the file thickness of a larger back width type by manual operation by the operator so that the net thickness falls within the first storable specified thickness defined for each back width type. it can. In addition, since a large number of hanging brackets are installed in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of the storage and storage shelves at regular intervals corresponding to each back width type of the preset file folder, the storage location of each back width type of storage and storage shelves is currently Can be freely set according to
It is possible to reduce the unused space on the storage shelf.

In the above embodiment, the hanging marks 12, 12, ... Installed side by side are alternately provided with the large marks 23 and the small marks 22, and the delivery device 6 reads the large marks 23 and the small marks 22. Although the hanging bracket mark detection sensors 25, 25 are provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and the large mark 2
It is possible to omit the upper hanging metal fitting mark detection sensor 25 for distinguishing 3 from the small mark 22.
A single hanging bracket mark detection sensor 25 that reads the small mark 22 may be used. In the above-described embodiment, the back width types of the file folder 9 are 8 mm thick, 15 mm thick, and 20 mm thick.
Although the thickness is 30 mm or 30 mm, the thickness is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that another back width may be used. Further, although a pair of storage and storage shelves is used in the above-described embodiment, it is not limited to this and one storage and storage shelf may be used.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Only when the back width type of the file folder pulled into the delivery device is detected, the net thickness is detected, and the net thickness of the file folder is within the first specified thickness defined for each back width type. Since the file folder is stored in the shelf of the file folder back width type, it prevents the file folder from colliding with the file folders on both sides when it is stored, being damaged or becoming unable to store, and thereby causing the delivery device to malfunction. Therefore, the file folder can be stored in the storage shelf safely and reliably. If the detected net thickness of the file folder exceeds the first specified thickness or the second specified thickness defined for each back width type, the file folder is ejected,
Even if the chart becomes thicker, it is possible to know for certain when it is necessary to replace the file folder with a larger back width type. It can be replaced with a file folder of a wider width type. Also,
There is no need to provide a temporary storage unit on the storage shelf for storing the file folder in which the detected net thickness exceeds the specified thickness specified for each back width type, as in the conventional case. As the number of storage shelves is reduced, the storage shelves can be used efficiently.

When the detected net thickness of the file folder exceeds the first specified thickness defined for each back width type and falls within the second specified thickness, the net thickness of the back width type is 1
Select a back width type with a larger back width on the rank,
Since the file folder can be stored in a shelf of a larger back width type, the file folder can be stored safely and securely in the storage / storage shelf without discharging the file folder one by one. Can function smoothly. In addition, since a number of hanging brackets are installed in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of the storage and storage shelves at regular intervals corresponding to each back width type of the preset file folder, the storage location of each back width type of the storage and storage shelves is currently maintained. It can be freely set according to the number of file folders, and can flexibly respond to changes in the number of different widths of file folders. It can be used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a storage control method in a file folder automatic storage device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a trolley and a storage / storage shelf showing the entire automatic storage device for a file folder to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a number of hanging fittings attached to a shelf plate of a storage shelf.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view in which a part of a hanging metal fitting attached to a file folder and a shelf is cut away.

FIG. 5 is a partial front view showing a state where file folders of various back widths are stored in the storage shelf.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a delivery device.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a back width type detection device of the delivery device.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a back width type detection device of the delivery device.

FIG. 9 is a side view showing a file folder holding mechanism of the delivery device.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a file folder holding mechanism and a net thickness detection device of the delivery device.

FIG. 11 is a side view illustrating the operation of the file folder holding mechanism of the delivery device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 File Folder Automatic Storage Device 3 Storage Storage Shelf 5 Moving Pillar 6 Delivery Device 7 Cargo 9 File Folder 10 Support 11 Shelf Plate 12 Hanging Metal Fitting 15 Locking Body 16 Locking Hole 17 Storage Body 18 Bar Code 19 Engagement Part 19a Grip Part 19b Clamping part 19c Connecting part 20 File folder holding part 20a Slit part 20b Guide part 20c Locking part 22 Small mark 23 Large mark 25, 25 Hanging metal mark detection sensor 26 File folder presence / absence sensor 30 Chucking mechanism 40 Transport mechanism 50 Back Width type detection device 60 File folder holding mechanism 61, 61 flap 70 Flap pull-in mechanism 80 Net thickness detection device 90 File folder / bar code reader

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A file folder accommodating a medical record or the like is taken out from a carriage for transportation by a delivery device, and the taken out file folder is hung at a predetermined position of hanging metal fittings arranged in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of a storage shelf. In a storage control method in an automatic storage device for storing file folders, a plurality of hanging metal fittings are arranged in parallel at a constant interval corresponding to each back width type of a file folder set on a large number of shelf boards of the storage and storage shelves. The storage location of the storage shelf is preset for each back width type of the folder, and when the delivery device takes out the file folder from the dolly, the back width type of the file folder is detected, and then the net thickness of the file folder is detected. Then, it is determined whether the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type, and the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type. When full, the the file folder with housing suspended hanger free position of the back span type of storage locations, the net thickness of the back span type first
If the thickness does not fall within the specified thickness of the above and exceeds the first specified thickness, the file folder is ejected as an error folder, and the storage control method in the automatic storage device of the file folder is characterized. 2. A file folder containing a medical record or the like is taken out from a carriage for transportation by a delivery device, and the taken out file folder is hung at a predetermined position of a hanging metal fitting arranged in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of a storage shelf. In a storage control method in an automatic storage device for storing file folders, a plurality of hanging metal fittings are arranged in parallel at a constant interval corresponding to each back width type of a file folder set on a large number of shelf boards of the storage and storage shelves. The storage location of the storage shelf is preset for each back width type of the folder, and when the delivery device takes out the file folder from the dolly, the back width type of the file folder is detected, and then the net thickness of the file folder is detected. Then, it is determined whether the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type, and the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type. When full, the the file folder with housing suspended hanger free position of the back span type of storage locations, the net thickness of the back span type first
If the thickness exceeds the first specified thickness and does not fall within the specified thickness, the net thickness is changed to a larger back width type than the specified thickness and the file folder is changed A storage control method for an automatic storage device for a file folder, characterized in that it is hung and stored in a hanging metal fitting in an empty position of a storage location of a type having a wider width than the type. 3. A file folder accommodating a medical record or the like is taken out from a carriage for transportation by a delivery device, and the taken out file folder is hung at a predetermined position of hanging metal fittings arranged in parallel on a large number of shelf boards of a storage shelf. In a storage control method in an automatic storage device for storing file folders, a plurality of hanging metal fittings are arranged in parallel at a constant interval corresponding to each back width type of a file folder set on a large number of shelf boards of the storage and storage shelves. The storage location of the storage shelf is preset for each back width type of the folder, and when the delivery device takes out the file folder from the dolly, the back width type of the file folder is detected, and then the net thickness of the file folder is detected. Then, it is determined whether the net thickness falls within the first specified thickness of the back width type and the second specified thickness that is thicker than the first specified thickness. And, first the net thickness of the back span type
If the file thickness falls within the specified thickness of the back width type, the file folder is hung and stored in a hanging metal fitting in an empty position of the storage area of the back width type, and the net thickness exceeds the first specified thickness of the back width type. If it falls within the second specified thickness, the back width type is changed to a back width type that is one rank higher than the back width type, and the file folder is changed from the changed back width type. If the net thickness is hung and stored in a hanging metal fitting in an empty position of a storage area of a wide back width type and the net thickness exceeds the first specified thickness and the second specified thickness of the back width type, A storage control method for a file folder automatic storage device, characterized in that the file folder is discharged as an error folder.