WO2014121274A1 - Système de préparation de commande assistée par signaux lumineux - Google Patents

Système de préparation de commande assistée par signaux lumineux Download PDF

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WO2014121274A1
WO2014121274A1 PCT/US2014/014675 US2014014675W WO2014121274A1 WO 2014121274 A1 WO2014121274 A1 WO 2014121274A1 US 2014014675 W US2014014675 W US 2014014675W WO 2014121274 A1 WO2014121274 A1 WO 2014121274A1
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picking
picking list
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Fernando Antonio Sanchez MARQUEZ
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Flextronics Ap, Llc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G1/00—Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
    • B65G1/02—Storage devices
    • B65G1/04—Storage devices mechanical
    • B65G1/137—Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q10/00—Administration; Management
    • G06Q10/08—Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G2209/00—Indexing codes relating to order picking devices in General
    • B65G2209/04—Indication location means

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  • the present invention relates to the field of operational optimization. More specifically, the present invention relates to product inventory and assembly.
  • a method of and a device for optimizing the logistic system can be used on an order picking station having containers with items to be picked.
  • the station can have multiple shelves having signal generating devices coupled with each of the containers on the shelves.
  • the device takes the information of the items to be picked and generate identifiable signals, such that the device provides visual effects to facilitate workers' picking and gathering efficiency.
  • an inventory picking system comprises a picking list information receiving device, a picking list information processing device coupled with the picking list information receiving device, one or more indicating devices coupled with each of the dispensing containers, and an indication of a number of items to be picked shown on the one or more indicating devices associated with one or more selected containers.
  • the picking list receiving device comprises a bar code reader.
  • the picking list receiving device comprises a camera.
  • the picking list receiving device comprises an order processing software.
  • the picking list information processing device converts information of the picking list to an identifiable signal at the one or more indicating devices.
  • the identifiable signal comprises a numerical number.
  • the identifiable signal comprises a lighting effect.
  • the lighting effect indicates that a needed quantity is obtained. In other embodiments, the lighting effect indicates that a needed quantity is less than a quantity obtained. In some other embodiments, the lighting effect indicates that a needed quantity is more than a quantity obtained.
  • the dispensing container comprises a sensing device sensing a quantity of the item remained in the dispensing containers. In other embodiments, the dispensing container comprises a sensing device sensing a quantity of the item that is removed from the dispensing container.
  • an order fulfilling method comprises receiving an order with one or more items to gather, generating an identifiable signal on a selected location on a stocking shelf, and changing the identified signal once a quantity needed for the one or more of the items is retrieved.
  • the order is entered via a bar code reader.
  • the identifiable signal comprises a LED lighting effect.
  • the identifiable signal comprises a number.
  • the changing comprises turning off.
  • an order fulfilling apparatus comprises a working station, one or more shelves on the working station, containers on the one or more shelves, a numerical indicating device associated with each of the containers, and an information processing device configured to generate an identifiable signal on the numerical indicating device.
  • the apparatus further comprises a picking order sorting device configured to generate a picking list that improves picking efficiency.
  • the picking list generated is determined based on the physical distance among the containers.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a pick to light system in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a picking list processing method in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a pick to light method in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a pick to light system 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
  • the pick to light system comprises a picking list reading and /or generating part 102, an information processing part 104, an inventory part 106, and an order box 108.
  • the picking list reading and generating part 102 can comprise a bar code scanner 102A, an inquiry receiving device 102B.
  • the picking list received and/or generated at the part 102 can be pushed to and/or pulled by the information processing part 104, which can be a computer or a server in some embodiments.
  • the picking list processed at the information processing part 104 can be executed and/ or performed at the inventory/ picking part 106 according to the execution command, orders, and/or sequences generated by the information procession part 104.
  • a worker or an automated machine can pick up the goods/parts according to the processed picking list on the inventory/ picking rack 106 to be placed in the shipping bin/ order box 108.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a picking list processing method 200 in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
  • the picking list 102C can comprises items (such as, item A-E) to be picked up.
  • the picking list 102C can be read by a bar code reader 102A.
  • the bar code reader can be any quantity information that is formatted in any human or computer readable information, such as a bar code, a QR code, a sound, or a color pattern.
  • the information processing part 104 can process the inquiry information on the picking list 102C to reduce the processing time.
  • the picking list contains the items to be picked and arranged in the sequence from A, B, C, D, to E.
  • the information processing part 104 can reorganize the picking list to be in a picking order according to the spatial
  • a picking listed is generated having a picking sequence as A, D, E, B, and C, which is based on the spatial arrangement of the elements in the box 106B on the rack 106A.
  • the spatial distances can be measured by the distance in 2D (x-y plane), 3D (x-y-z; space distance), and/or with time factors.
  • the processing part 104 can take into consideration a temporary box 106B with a new item is going to be added to the rack 106A in the next hour, such that the picking sequence can be adjusted and/or scheduled accordingly.
  • the information processing part 104 is able to command the lighting sequence/effects of the indicating system 110 on the rack 106A, such that the workers have visual indication/guidance to facilitate the picking process.
  • the efficiency of the picking process is enhanced and the time for completing the task is reduced.
  • all the lights/displays 1 lOA-110F of the indicating system 110 are in an "off status before the processing part 104 sends commanding signals to the rack 106.
  • the display 110A is turned to the status "On" when item A is indicted to be picked up.
  • the "On" status of the display 110A can also show the number of the elements to be picked up, such as 3 units with a number 3 shown. Other display options are within the scope of the present invention.
  • the displays 110A, 1 IOC, and 110E show a green light to indicate that the number of elements to be retrieved are not meet yet, HOB shows a blue light to indicate that the number of the element wanted has met, and HOD shows a red light to indicate that too many units have been retrieved and some units needs to be put back.
  • the displays can show the "live,” “dynamic,” or "right-at-this moment" inquiries. For example, a customer decides to cancel some of the elements in the process of picking or before the completion of the originally generated picking list.
  • the processing part 104 can generate a command signal based on a live/current picking list to change the indication on the display. For example, a worker has picked up 5 units of item B from the box B. The system can change the lighting effects and requesting the worker to return 2 units when a 2 units canceling command is received by the information processing part 104.
  • the lights 1 lOA-110F are turned off or changed its status of indication after the entire order is completed. In some other embodiments, the lights are turned on and off along the progress of the picking process. For example, all need units are indicated on the lights 1 lOA-110F before the beginning of the picking process. The lights 1 lOA-110A are turned off along the completion of each of the items to be picked. In another example, the lights 1 lOA-110F guide the picking person of the place and the number to pick one-by-one, such that only one of the 1 lOA-110F lights is turned on until the picking person completed the picking requirement for that specific item and then the system turns off that light with the turning on of the next light in a predetermined order.
  • the rack 106 comprises bar code scanner, video camera, surveillance camera, or any other monitor ing/inventory devices.
  • an item such as item A
  • a signal of the completion of fulfilment of the item A is sent back to the information processing part 104 for a dynamic/live picking list update.
  • the rack 106 comprises a sensing device to check the stocking number of the elements in the boxes 106B on the rack 106A, such that the processing part 104 is able to request replenishing the box 106 from another inventory place, such as another larger warehouse.
  • the boxes 106B can be replenished in time without running out of stocking of elements.
  • the elements being picked up are placed in the order box 108.
  • the order box 108 can comprise sensors to verify if the quantity picked meets the quantity on the picking list.
  • the system turns on all the displays at the same time indicating the numbers of the items to be picked with a single bar code scan and operators takes the items to a work station.
  • Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating a pick to light method 300 in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention.
  • the method 300 can start at Step 302.
  • Step 304 a picking list is inputted.
  • the data/information on the packing list is processed.
  • the information of the packing list is converted to a format that can reduce the time needed to complete picking the items/goods needed.
  • Step 308 a processed picking list is transmitted to a rack with an indicating system.
  • the quantity of the goods/elements to be retrieved is indicated by one or more indicators, such as lights with numbers.
  • the live or current picking list is dynamically/interactively updated based on the
  • the method 300 can stop at Step 314.
  • the picking list is installed in a logistic processing place, such as a warehouse, retail, automobile assembly, computer selling and manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and electronic stores.
  • the picking list is entered to an information system, the information is processed at a computing device, and the picking list is indicated by an indicating device, such as LED lights, number lights, lamps, or LCD display screen.
  • an indicating device such as LED lights, number lights, lamps, or LCD display screen.

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour générer un signal identifiable pour faciliter un processus de préparation de commande. Le procédé et le dispositif peuvent être utilisés sur une station de préparation de commande ayant des récipients ayant des articles à préparer. Dans certains modes de réalisation, la station a de multiples étagères ayant des dispositifs de génération de signal couplés à chacun des récipients sur les étagères. Le dispositif collecte les informations des articles à préparer et génère des signaux identifiables, de telle sorte que le dispositif fournit des effets visuels pour faciliter l'efficacité de préparation et de rassemblement des travailleurs.
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