JPS62111807A - Controller for transfer shelf - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the efficiency of the warehousing and delivery work by installing a weighing indication means for indicating the fact that weighing is unnecessary for a specific kind of article which is input and memorized in a memory means when the warehousing and delivery data is input, thus facilitating the judgement of the specific article. CONSTITUTION:When a specific article which is unnecessary of weighing is input, the weighing unnecessary instruction is memorized as a part of the warehousing data into a memory by inputting the weighing unnecessary instruction from a keyboard after inputting the article No. When the specific article is delivered, the weighing unnecessary instruction is read out from the memory 22, and a CPU 21 prohibits the indication of the weight indication part 25b of an indication part, unit weight indication part 25c, quantity indication part 25e. Thus, an operator knows that the article is the specific article from the fact of no-indication, and the operator counts the indicated number of the articles indicated by the article indication part 25a through eyes, and accommodated into an accommodation part indicated by an indication lamp 29, and the warehousing and delivery work can be carried out efficiently.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention stores small articles such as small parts and electronic components using a vertical circulation type or horizontal circulation type movable shelf, and removes the small articles from the movable shelf. The present invention relates to a mobile shelf control device for efficient order picking.

Conventional technology A lifting platform is used to order pick a wide variety of small parts, electronic parts, and other small items that are stored by type in storage shelves.
It was done by hand.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the above-mentioned conventional method had very poor work efficiency. It has also been proposed to introduce recirculating mobile shelves, computers, and electronic scales (counter scales), but even if these devices are introduced individually, the labor-saving effect will not be large.

One object of the present invention is to provide a control device for a movable shelf that solves the above-mentioned conventional problems.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the movable shelf control device of the present invention, as shown in FIG. Input means for input (1)
and a storage means (1) for storing various data inputted by the input means (1), such as the product number, the weight of each type of article, or the shelf number representing the article storage position on the movable shelf.
2), a search means (3) that searches for a storage bin corresponding to the product type from the product number input by the input means (1) when inputting the warehousing/distribution data and supplies it to the storage means (2); A weighing means (4) measures the weight of the article to be processed, and from the weighing result of this weighing means and the unit electricity of the article stored in the storage means (2), the weighing means (4) calculates J1. A counting means (5) for calculating the number of weighed articles; a display means (6) for displaying various data stored in the storage means (2) and the calculation results of the counting means (5); Due to the no-weighing command for a specific product type that is input from the input means (1) at the time of data input and stored in the storage means (2), the display means (6) indicates that weighing is not required when the specific product type enters or leaves the warehouse. This configuration includes a metering unnecessary indicating means (7) for displaying the following.

Effect: According to the above configuration, the input means (1) indicates whether there is a warehouse entry.
Alternatively, by simply inputting an arbitrary number of product numbers to be delivered, the search means (3) searches for a storage bin in which an article with that product number is stored. During the loading/unloading operation, the display means (6) displays the type and quantity of the articles to be loaded/unloaded. This allows the worker to use the display means (6) in the case of shipping work, for example.
Weighing means (4)
). Based on the weighing result of the weighing means (4), the counting means (5) calculates the number of articles and displays it on the display means (6). The operator then adjusts the number of articles on the weighing means (4) to match the instructed number. Thereafter, similar operations are performed to carry out the unloading work in sequence. In the case of warehousing work, the only difference is that the counted articles are placed on the shelves, and the rest is the same as the warehousing work. During this loading/unloading process, there may be variations in the weight of items stored on the same shelf, or items with different weights may be mixed and stored on the same shelf. It is difficult to obtain numbers. In the case of such a specific item, if you enter a no-weighing command when inputting the warehouse/output data, it will be stored in the storage means (2), and when it is the turn of the specific item during the warehousing/output operation, no weighing will be required. In response to a command from the instruction means (7), the display means (6) displays that measurement is not necessary. Specifically, this display is realized by not displaying the unit weight of the article, or by displaying a specific number such as 999 in all digits. From this display, the operator knows that weighing is not necessary, and visually picks the number of items displayed on the instructed number display section.

Example Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a vertical circulation type movable shelf equipped with a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As is well known, a large number of packets (03) are installed inside α, and these packets 03 are rotated in a circular manner. On the front side of the casing 0η, a support stand q4 is attached to the lower side of the carry-in mountain part @, and a part of the support stand a4 is cut out and a support frame (c) is installed. . A control device αQ is mounted on the frame (to) of this receiver, and the control device (lie on the right side of the receiver is placed in the work space αη) in the frame (g). g) and an operation/display section, and the work space αη
A cover plate (E) is provided on the top. The said receiver is a plate (g)
The receiver and the cover plate are at the same level as the stand A4.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control device aQ includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as IcPUJ) (c) and a memory (2).
), an input/output interface (goods), an input operation part (c) such as a keyboard constituting the operation/display part 0I, a display part (a) consisting of a light emitting display element, etc., and a device having the above-mentioned tray (g). (for the main part) and (for the printer). (E) is a microcomputer that controls the rotational drive of the movable shelf, and this microcomputer (C)
controls the electric motor that rotates the movable shelf. The fences are a plurality of indicator lights installed at the lower end of the carry-in mountain section 01.

In other words, each of the packets (to) is, although not shown,
It is divided into multiple storage sections, and a unique shelf number is assigned to each storage section for each packet (to), so it is easy to check which storage section was called for packet 03 that arrived at the delivery pile section Da. In order to notify the operator, one of the indicator lights is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 4, the display section (1) includes an article number display section (
25a), a weight display section (251)) for displaying the total weight of the articles on the tray (G), a unit weight display section (25c) for displaying the unit weight of the articles, and the number of articles to be put in and taken out. The receiver is composed of an instruction number display section (25d) that displays the number of items on the tray (G), and a number display section (25e) that displays the number of items on the tray (G), and each display section (25a) to (25e) A number display device consisting of a light emitting diode or the like is arranged in an appropriate number of digits.

The effects of the above configuration will be explained below.

Each storage section of each packet 0 on the mobile shelf stores articles of a unique type determined for each storage section. In the memory (c), shelf numbers corresponding to the product numbers of stored articles are stored, and furthermore, the unit weight of each article is stored for each product number.

In the warehousing operation, first, the product number is sequentially input into the CPU using the keyboard of the input operation section (c) according to the warehousing slip attached to the warehousing item. This input can be performed using the floppy disk drive of the manual operation section (c) or online with the host computer. The CPU (b) searches the memory 4 for the shelf number and unit weight set in advance for the input product number. At this time, the shelf number and unit weight can be displayed for each product number on the display section. In addition, the input operation section (c)
With this operation, the CPU rearranges the setting data from the input order to the shelf number. Of course, this operation is not necessary when working in the order of input. Furthermore, in the case of inputting a specific article that does not require weighing, the user inputs a no-weighing command using the keyboard after inputting the product number. Thereby, this measurement unnecessary command is stored in the memory (2) as part of the warehousing data.

After completing the setting of this warehousing work data, the input operation section (
If you operate the work start switch of the CPU &υf
)> 6 The storage bin is output to the ficrocomputer@,
Packet 0 rotates, and the packet (to) having the storage section of the shelf number corresponding to the first product number in the warehousing work data is called to the carry-in circular section 0da, and an indicator light corresponding to the storage section to be warehousing is displayed. - is lit by a command from the CPU (c). At the same time, by command from CI)U
25a), the unit weight display section (25c), and the designated number display section (25cl). Here, when the worker places the item with the product number displayed on the display section (c) on the tray (to), the weight is measured by the weighing section (e), and the weight is measured by the CPU (c).
calculates the number of pieces from the measured weight and unit weight, and the weight and number are displayed on the mm display section (25b) and the number display section (25e) of the display section (c). At the same time, the CPU al)
Inventory information consisting of shelf number, product number, and quantity is stored in memory (a). Thereafter, the worker stores the article on the tray (G) in the storage section indicated by the lighting of the indicator light, and operates the work completion switch of the input operation section (C).

As a result, the storage unit corresponding to the second item is called up, and the same operation is performed sequentially to store the item.However, when taking out a specific item, the no-weighing command is read from the memory. . As a result, the CPU (c) prohibits the display of the weight display section (25b), unit weight display section (25c), and number display section (25e) of the display section (c). The worker knows that it is a specific item because there is no such indication, visually counts the item specified by the product number display section (25a) by the number specified by the specified number display section (25d), and turns on the indicator light. - Store in the designated storage area.

Next, regarding the shipping work, that is, the order picking work,
This will be explained with reference to flowchart 1 shown in FIGS. First, according to the delivery slip, input operation section (c)
Using the keyboard, the CPU (goods) sequentially inputs the product number and number of items to be shipped.
(Step ■). This input is input from the input operation section (
It may also be performed using the floppy disk drive (c). The CPU (c) searches the inventory information for the product number to be shipped, the corresponding shelf number and unit weight from the memory, and searches for the number of stored items corresponding to the product number to be shipped from the inventory information, as well as the input number of items to be shipped. Correct by subtraction. Incidentally, if a no-weighing command is input from the keyboard of the input operation section (c) after each product number is manually input, the CPU aυ stores it in the memory as part of the shipping data (step (seconds ■■)).

After inputting the data, if a command to confirm the number of inventory is input from the input operation section (c), the CPU (goods) will judge it (step ■), and will check the number of stored items corresponding to the number of items stored after leaving the warehouse along with the setting data and unit weight for each product number. is displayed on the display section (c) (step ■). When the work mode is selected by the input operation section (c) (step (7)), the CPU6! υ determines this, and if it is in setting order mode, it will create the outgoing data in the setting order (mark ■), and if it is not in the setting order mode but in shelf number mode, it will rearrange it by shelf number and create outgoing data. (Step 00).

After setting the shipping work data in this way, if you operate the work start switch on the input operation section (c), the CPU (
The "th" storage bin from goods) is a microcomputer (c).
is input, the packet 03 rotates, and the packet 03 having the storage section of the corresponding shelf number is called to the carry-in pile section (a), and at the same time, the indicator light corresponding to the storage section of the corresponding shelf number is turned on. It is lit by the CPU @υ (step ■).

Furthermore, the CPU (b) determines whether there is a measurement-free command stored in the memory (b) in step (o),
If weighing is not necessary, display the product number, unit weight, and number of items on the display (Step 0). The worker takes out an appropriate number of items from the storage section indicated by the lighting of the indicator light and places the receptacle on the tray 08 (step Q25).
). The weighing section) measures the total weight of the items on the tray (goods), converts it into a digital signal, and sends it to the CPU.
al).

The CPU aυ calculates the number of articles on the tray (G) from the total weight of the articles input from the weighing section (E) and the unit weight of the articles read from the memory (E), and displays the result on the display section. (
c) Weight display section (25b) and number display section (25e)
Display the total weight and number of pieces. Therefore, the operator checks whether the number of items on the tray (G) displayed in the number display section (25e) of the display section (C) is changed to the designated number display section (25d).
Adjust the amount of items on the receiving flil (step ■) so that it matches the number of items indicated (the number specified on the delivery slip).Of course, the remaining items will be returned to the original storage area. On the other hand, if weighing is not required in step [phase], the CPU
Display the product number and specified quantity on the unit weight display section (25
c) does not display unit weight (step 0). As a result, the operator knows that weighing is not necessary, visually counts the number of pieces specified by the instructed number display section (25d), and takes them out from the storage section (step @l). Then, after step ■ or step [stock], if a printout command is input using the input operation section (c), the CPU operates the printer (b), and a label or receipt is issued (step ■). . In addition, labels and receipts can be exchanged with one touch by changing the cassette. Once the shipping work for the first item is completed in this way,
The worker operates the work completion switch on the input operation section (c). As a result, the storage section corresponding to the second article is called up, and the unloading operation is sequentially performed in the same manner (step 1).

In the above embodiment ', each packet α] is provided with a plurality of storage sections, so an indicator light is provided, but if each packet (to) constitutes one storage section, No indicator light is required.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the weight display section (on the display section) is
25b), unit weight display section (25c), and number display section (25c).
By prohibiting the display of 25e), it was indicated that measurement is not necessary, but instead of prohibiting these displays, specific numbers or characters, such as 999..., should be displayed on all digits. You can do it like this.

FIG. 6 shows another embodiment, in which a horizontal circulation type movable shelf is used. In this case, the control device Q
Q is installed on the work desk (1), and on the left side of the control device OQ is a bagging machine (1) consisting of a hopper (cl)) and a sealing device (to) that can freely close the opening of the bag (a). ) is installed. Therefore, the delivered goods are transferred to the hopper 6υ
By putting it into the container, it becomes possible to pack it into bags immediately. A label created by the printer (FIG. 3) can then be attached to the bagged items. The operation of loading and unloading work is the same as in the first embodiment.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, a necessary storage section is automatically called up, and when the article is not a specific article that does not require weighing, the number of articles weighed by the weighing means is calculated by the counting means. Since the information is displayed on the display means, the operator only has to perform loading and unloading of articles into and out of the storage section of the movable shelf and JIM of the number of articles on the tray and the receiver of the HI4ff means. There is no need to operate the movable shelves each time based on the type of goods to be stored, or to calculate the unit weight and set it on a scale, making loading and unloading work efficient and accurate. can. In particular, if you enter a no-weighing command for a specific item tilt when inputting storage/output data, the no-weighing instruction means will display a message that weighing is not required when that specific item comes in/out. Therefore, the worker can judge whether the item is a specified item or not just by looking at the display on the display means, and therefore, when entering and exiting the movable shelves in which items to be weighed and specified items that do not need to be weighed are stored in each machine. can significantly improve work efficiency.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a control device for a movable shelf of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an external perspective view of a movable shelf equipped with a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a diagram of the control device of the same. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the display section in the control device, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device during warehouse delivery work,
The figure is an external perspective view of a main part of a movable shelf equipped with a control device according to another embodiment of the present invention. (]) Input means, (2)...Storage means, (3)...
Search means, (4)...Weighing means, (5)...Counting means, (6)...Display means, (7 houses...Measurement unnecessary indication means)

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An input means for inputting data such as product numbers representing the types of articles to be placed in and taken out of the movable shelf, and an input means for inputting data such as product numbers representing the types of articles to be stored and removed from the movable shelf, and representing the product numbers input by this input means, the unit weight of articles for each type, or the article storage position on the movable shelf. a storage means for storing various data such as storage bins; a search means for searching for a storage bin corresponding to the product type from the product number inputted by the input means when inputting warehousing/output data and supplying the search means to the storage means; a weighing means for weighing the articles to be weighed; and a counter for calculating the number of articles weighed by the weighing means from the weighing result of the weighing means and the article unit weight stored in the storage means. means, a display means for displaying various data stored in the storage means and calculation results of the counting means, and measurement of a specific product inputted from the inputting means at the time of inputting warehousing/discharging data and stored in the storage means. A control device for a movable shelf, comprising: a measuring unnecessary indicating means that causes the display means to display a message indicating that weighing is not necessary when the specific product is put in or taken out of a warehouse in response to an unnecessary command.