WO2024038661A1 - 格納ラック、及び、倉庫システム - Google Patents

格納ラック、及び、倉庫システム Download PDF

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WO2024038661A1
WO2024038661A1 PCT/JP2023/020828 JP2023020828W WO2024038661A1 WO 2024038661 A1 WO2024038661 A1 WO 2024038661A1 JP 2023020828 W JP2023020828 W JP 2023020828W WO 2024038661 A1 WO2024038661 A1 WO 2024038661A1
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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
    • 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
    • B65G1/06—Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
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  • the present invention relates to storage racks and warehouse systems.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses, in order to improve storage and warehousing efficiency, a first shelf for storing packages of a wide variety of small quantities, and a first shelf for storing packages of a large variety of products and a large number of products arranged to face each other in the direction of carrying in and out of the first shelf.
  • An automatic warehouse is disclosed that includes a second shelf for storing goods, and a baggage handling device for loading and unloading goods to and from the first shelf and the second shelf.
  • Patent Document 1 does not describe the specific configuration of the flow rack, the warehousing device, and the warehousing device, for example, the configuration of the warehousing device or the warehousing device is as described in Patent Document 2.
  • a stacker crane is known that has a conveyor that can move forward and backward toward a rack.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a storage rack and a warehouse system that can effectively utilize the space inside the rack.
  • the storage rack of the present invention includes a plurality of slider receiving frames provided to extend horizontally in the width direction, and a plurality of slides extending across the plurality of slider receiving frames so as to be inclined downward from the back to the front.
  • the storage rack has a rail and a stopper attached to the downstream end of each slide rail, and the storage space on the slide rail of the storage rack can store cargo at any position in the width direction, and can accommodate multiple slides. At least one of the downstream end and the upstream end of the rail extends to the front of the foremost slider receiving frame with a gap therebetween.
  • the downstream ends of the plurality of slide rails extend forward with a gap from the frontmost slider receiving frame, so that an arm or the like can be inserted into this gap to collect the cargo. It can be carried out.
  • the storage space on the slide rail of the storage rack can store cargo at any position in the width direction, and the space inside the flow rack can be used effectively.
  • each slide rail includes a plurality of rollers, a roller support frame that rotatably holds the plurality of rollers, and a support frame that supports the roller support frame, and the roller support frame is It is removably fitted and fixed to the upper surface of the support frame.
  • the roller support frame is removably fitted and fixed to the upper surface of the support frame, assembly and disassembly are easy, and the rack can be easily reconfigured.
  • the slider receiving frame has an opening
  • the support frame is supported by the slider receiving frame by passing through the opening of the slider receiving frame
  • the end of the roller supporting frame covers the upper surface of the slider receiving frame. It is formed like this.
  • the slide rail can be supported by the slider receiving frame without impairing the height of the space in which the luggage is stored.
  • rollers are arranged on the slide rail at the intersection with the slider receiving frame, and the load is conveyed by its own weight.
  • the slider receiving rail is made of aluminum and the roller is made of plastic. According to the present invention having such a configuration, the slide rail becomes lightweight and assembly work can be performed easily.
  • the plurality of rollers have a diameter of 5 to 7 mm, and the slope, which is the difference in height with respect to the horizontal depth of the slide rail, is 1 to 4%. According to the present invention having such a configuration, the cargo loaded on the rack moves to the downstream side under its own weight without stopping midway or reaching an excessive speed.
  • a plurality of support frames can be connected via a connecting member.
  • the support frames can be connected to form a storage space corresponding to the storage amount of luggage.
  • a warehouse system of the present invention is a warehouse system comprising the storage rack described above and a luggage transfer device for loading and unloading luggage into and out of the storage rack, the luggage transfer device being able to move forward and backward toward the storage rack.
  • the cargo transfer device has a plurality of arms, and is configured to load cargo into the storage rack or collect cargo from the storage rack by moving the arms back and forth within the gap and moving the arms up and down. There is. According to the present invention having the above configuration, by moving the arm back and forth into the gap and moving it up and down, it is possible to load cargo into the storage rack or collect cargo from the storage rack. This allows luggage of different widths to be stored in any position, allowing more efficient use of storage space.
  • the present invention further includes a management terminal capable of controlling the luggage transfer device, and the management terminal acquires information regarding the width of the luggage to be received or collected and the position of the luggage to be received or collected,
  • the cargo transfer device is controlled to move one of the plurality of arms forward/backward and up/down in accordance with the width and position of the cargo to be received or collected.
  • a storage rack and a warehouse system that can effectively utilize the space inside the rack are provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of a warehouse system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 1B is a partial front view of the warehouse system of FIG. 1A;
  • FIG. It is a front view showing a storage rack.
  • It is a side view showing a storage rack.
  • It is a top view showing a storage rack.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective exploded view showing how the slide rail is attached to the slider receiving frame.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the shape of the support frame.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the support frame with the positioning member attached.
  • It is a perspective view showing the slider member which constitutes the slide rail of a storage rack.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a roller attached to a slider member.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a connecting member that connects support frames.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a partial side view of the storage device, showing a state in which the arm is stored. It is a partial side view of a storage device, and shows the state where an arm was advanced.
  • FIG. It is a diagram showing the software configuration of a management terminal of the warehouse system.
  • 5 is a flowchart of a method for determining a storage location.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a method for determining a storage position when storing a new baggage whose storage position has not been determined.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of determining the storage position of luggage in the storage rack of the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for recovering luggage stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention.
  • cargo refers to items to be stored in a warehouse system, and refers to individual items, multiple items packed in a box, or items housed in a case.
  • FIG. 1A is a plan configuration diagram showing the overall configuration of a warehouse system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1B is a partial front view of the warehouse system of FIG. 1A.
  • the warehouse system of this embodiment is, for example, a system that is constructed within a building, stores products transported from manufacturers, and transports them to retailers.
  • the warehouse system 1 includes storage racks 100 arranged in multiple rows, a receiving system 200, a shipping system 300, and a management terminal 400.
  • a shipping site (not shown) is provided on one side of the warehouse system 1 (on the right side of FIG. 1), and a receiving site (not shown) is provided on the other side of the warehouse system 1 (on the left side of FIG. 1). is provided.
  • Arrival passages 210 and shipping passages 310 are alternately provided between the storage racks 100 arranged in multiple rows.
  • each storage rack 100 has a plurality of storage spaces with different heights.
  • a plurality of storage racks 100 having the same depth are arranged side by side in the vertical direction in the figure.
  • a collection of storage racks 100 arranged in this manner is managed as an Area.
  • the three rows of storage racks 100 on the left side in FIG. 1A have a depth of one span
  • the three rows of storage racks 100 on the right side have a depth of two spans.
  • a collection of storage racks 100 with a depth of 1 span is managed as one first Area
  • a collection of storage racks 100 with a depth of 2 spans is managed as a single second Area.
  • a collection of storage racks 100 lined up along the same receiving passage 210 or shipping passage 310 in each Area is managed as storage racks 100 belonging to the same Bank (column).
  • the first Area includes the storage racks 100 of the first to third Banks
  • the second Area includes the storage racks 100 of the first to third Banks. .
  • each storage rack belonging to each Bank is managed as a Bay. That is, in this embodiment, storage racks of four bays are arranged in the first Bay of the first Area along the receiving passage 210 or the shipping passage 310, and these storage racks 100 are arranged in It is managed as 4 Bays.
  • the storage space of each stage in each storage rack 100 is managed as a Level.
  • the position at which the luggage is placed at each level in each storage rack 100 (what position it is placed in, or how many cm from the side of the storage space it is placed in) is managed as a Bin. .
  • the receiving system 200 includes a receiving conveyor 220 and a storage device 230.
  • the receiving conveyor 220 includes a main conveyor 221 and a sub-conveyor 222 that branches off from the main conveyor 221 and extends.
  • a roller conveyor is used as the main conveyor 221 and the sub-conveyor 222, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a belt conveyor or the like may be used.
  • the main conveyor 221 extends from the receiving site along the front side of the plurality of storage racks 100 (lower side in FIG. 1).
  • the sub conveyors 222 are provided in pairs for each receiving passage 210 and extend to the sides of each storage rack 100 on both sides of the receiving passage 210 . Note that rollers 223 (FIG.
  • the receiving conveyor 220 is for transporting products transported from the manufacturer, and can be controlled by the management terminal 400.
  • the products transported from the manufacturer are loaded onto the main conveyor 221 of the receiving conveyor 220 at the receiving site, the products are transported to the downstream end of the sub-conveyor 222 corresponding to the storage rack 100 to be stored.
  • the storage device 230 is a baggage storage device that can be controlled by the management terminal 400, and is movable in the front-rear direction (vertical direction in FIG. 1) along the arrival path 210. Although the detailed configuration of the storage device 230 will be described later, the products transported to the sub-conveyor 222 of the receiving conveyor 220 are stored in the storage location of the storage rack 100 designated by the management terminal 400.
  • the shipping system 300 includes a shipping conveyor 320 and a collection device 330.
  • the shipping conveyor 320 includes a main conveyor 321 and a sub-conveyor 322 that branches off from the main conveyor 321 and extends.
  • a roller conveyor is used as the main conveyor 321 and the sub-conveyor 322, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a belt conveyor or the like may be used.
  • the main conveyor 321 extends from the shipping site along the front side of the plurality of storage racks 100 (lower side in FIG. 1).
  • the sub conveyor 322 is provided only in the storage rack 100 on one side of each shipping passage 310, and branches from the main conveyor 321 and extends along the shipping passage 310 over the entire width of the storage rack 100.
  • the shipping conveyor 320 is for transporting the products stored in the storage rack 100 to the shipping site, and can be controlled by the management terminal 400.
  • the shipping conveyor 320 transports the cargo placed on the sub-conveyor 322 from the sub-conveyor 322 through the main conveyor 321 to the shipping site.
  • the collection device 330 is a baggage collection device that can be controlled by the management terminal 400, and is movable in the front-rear direction (vertical direction in FIG. 1) along the shipping path 310. Although the detailed configuration of the recovery device 330 will be described later, the package designated by the management terminal 400 is placed on the sub-conveyor 322 of the shipping conveyor 320. The products transported to the shipping site by the shipping conveyor 320 are put into a shipping basket car or the like in bulk according to the delivery destination, and loaded onto a truck.
  • the management terminal 400 has an antenna 410, manages the storage status of products in the storage rack 100, and controls the driving of the receiving system 200 and the shipping system 300.
  • the management terminal 400 is connected via an antenna 410 to the receiving conveyor 220 and storage device 230 that constitute the receiving system 200 so as to be able to communicate wirelessly, and can control the driving of the receiving conveyor 220 and the storage device 230.
  • the management terminal 400 is connected via an antenna 410 to the shipping conveyor 320 and collection device 330 that constitute the shipping system 300 so as to be able to communicate wirelessly, and can control the driving of the shipping conveyor 320 and the collection device 330. It is.
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 show the storage rack, with FIG. 2 being a front view, FIG. 3 being a side view, and FIG. 4 being a top view.
  • FIGS. 2 to 4 show a case where there are three vertical frames in the width direction and two openings, and four vertical frames in the depth direction, the storage rack of this embodiment is not limited to this. , width, depth, and height can be changed.
  • the storage rack of this embodiment is a flow rack that uses so-called gravity to move cargo from the receiving side to the shipping side.
  • the storage rack 100 includes a base frame 110 and a plurality of slide rails 120 supported by the base frame 110. Furthermore, the storage rack 100 includes a sub-conveyor 322 that constitutes the shipping conveyor 320 of the shipping system 300.
  • the foundation frame 110 is a frame made of metal frame materials assembled in a lattice shape.
  • the base frame 110 includes a vertical frame 111, depth frames 112A and 112B that connect the vertical frames 111 in the front and back, and a width frame 113 that connects the vertical frames in the width direction.
  • the vertical frame 111 is a columnar member made of metal, such as aluminum, and has a grounding member 111A at the lower end.
  • the vertical frame 111 is a hollow member with a rectangular cross section, and connection holes for connection to other members are formed on each surface.
  • three frames are erected in the width direction, and four vertical frames are erected in the depth direction.
  • the depth direction frames 112A and 112B include a horizontal frame 112A extending horizontally in the depth direction and an inclined frame 112B extending diagonally in the depth direction.
  • the depth direction frames 112A and 112B are members made of metal such as aluminum and have a rectangular cross section. Connecting fittings are attached to each end of the depth direction frames 112A, 112B, and each end is connected to the vertical frame 111 adjacent in the front and back.
  • the vertical frames 111 in the first and second rows from the front and between the vertical frames 111 in the third and fourth rows from the front are horizontal at the upper and lower height positions.
  • Frames 112A are spanned
  • inclined frames 112B are spanned between the horizontal frames 112A.
  • horizontal frames 112A are spanned between the vertical frames 111 in the second and third rows from the front at upper, middle, and lower height positions.
  • the width direction frame 113 is a member made of metal such as aluminum and has a rectangular cross section.
  • the width direction frame 113 is a hollow member with a rectangular cross section. Connecting fittings are attached to each end of the width direction frame 113, and each end is connected to the vertical frame 111 adjacent in the width direction.
  • the width direction frames 113 are provided at the upper end height position, the middle height position, and the lower height position of the vertical frame 111, respectively. Note that the configurations of the widthwise frame 113, horizontal frame 112A, and inclined frame 112B are not limited to the configurations shown in FIGS. Not.
  • slider receiving frames 114 are spanned between adjacent vertical frames 111 at a plurality of height positions, and the slider receiving frames 114 arranged in front and back allow a plurality of slide rails 120 to be spaced apart in the width direction. is being passed over.
  • the slider receiving frame 114 is a member made of metal such as aluminum and has a rectangular cross section.
  • a plurality of through holes 114A (FIG. 5) are formed in the slider receiving frame 114 at predetermined intervals and penetrate in the depth direction.
  • Connecting members are attached to both ends of the slider receiving frame 114, and both ends of the slider receiving frame 114 are connected to the vertical frame 111 by the connecting members.
  • the slider receiving frame 114 is horizontal when viewed from the front, and is provided so as to gradually become higher toward the rear.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective exploded view showing how the slide rail is attached to the slider receiving frame.
  • the slide rail 120 includes a support frame 121 supported by the slider receiving frame 114, a slider member 122 held by the support frame, and a stopper 123 attached to the downstream end of the support frame 121. and a positioning member 124.
  • the slide rail 120 includes a connecting member 125 that connects the support frame 121.
  • FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional perspective view showing the shape of the support frame.
  • FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the support frame with the positioning member attached.
  • the support frame 121 is an extruded member having the same cross-sectional shape, and includes a substantially rectangular portion 121A, a support edge portion 121B projecting upward from both sides of the rectangular portion 121A, and an upper surface. It has a screw receiving part 121C provided therein.
  • a recess 121D is formed in the heightwise center of both side surfaces of the rectangular portion 121A so as to extend in the longitudinal direction.
  • the recess 121D has a rectangular cross-section and is formed so as to recede from the side surface.
  • the support edge portion 121B protrudes upward from both sides of the rectangular portion 121A, and has an engagement claw 121E formed at its tip end facing inward in the width direction.
  • the screw receiving portion 121C is formed integrally with the upper surface of the rectangular portion 121A inside the upper surface of the rectangular portion 121A, and can tighten the screw.
  • the positioning member 124 is made of a resin member formed in a U-shape that is open at the top.
  • the upper edge of the positioning member 124 is formed with an inwardly directed claw portion 124A.
  • the positioning member 124 is fixed to the support frame 121 by fitting into the support frame 121 from below and engaging the claw portion 124A with the recess 121D of the support frame 121.
  • FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing a slider member that constitutes the slide rail of the storage rack
  • FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing a roller attached to the slider member.
  • the slider member 122 includes a roller support frame 122A and a plurality of rollers 122B attached to the upper surface of the roller support frame 122A.
  • the roller 122B has a cylindrical roller body 122C and a shaft portion 122D protruding from both sides of the roller body 122C.
  • the shaft portion 122D has a cylindrical shape, and the roller main body 122C and the shaft portion 122D are formed so that their centers coincide.
  • the roller support frame 122A has a recess 122E extending in the longitudinal direction formed on the upper surface.
  • a plurality of rollers 122B are rotatably held within a recess 122E of the roller support frame 122A so as to extend in the width direction.
  • Cutouts 122F are formed at the front and rear ends of the roller support frame 122A, the lower part of which is cut into a rectangular shape when viewed from the side.
  • the total length of the slider member 122 is approximately 1/4 of the total length of the support frame 121.
  • the slider member 122 is made of plastic, and is preferably made of polyacetal, which is a plastic (engineering plastic) with particularly excellent mechanical properties.
  • Polyacetal has excellent wear resistance, self-lubricating properties, and excellent mechanical properties such as rigidity and toughness. Therefore, especially due to its self-lubricating properties and high rigidity, the racks can have a longer depth since the products are not caught and retained by the rollers.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a stopper attached to the end of the slide rail.
  • the stopper 123 includes a substantially rectangular stopper body 123A and an insertion portion 123B that stands upright from the stopper body 123A in the depth direction.
  • the stopper body 123A is made of a rectangular plate whose long sides extend in the vertical direction.
  • the insertion portion 123B has a rectangular cylindrical shape with a cut at the center of the upper part.
  • the insertion portion 123B is erected at the bottom of the stopper body 123A.
  • a through hole 123C is formed at the center of the lower part of the stopper body 123A in the width direction.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a connecting member that connects the support frames.
  • the connecting member 125 includes a base plate 125A and a pair of insertion portions 125B that are respectively erected on both sides of the base plate 125A.
  • the base plate 125A is a rectangular plate.
  • the insertion portion 125B has a rectangular cylindrical shape with a cut at the center of the upper part.
  • a plurality of locking claws 125C are formed on the side surface of the insertion portion 125B.
  • the roller support frame 122A is supported by the slider receiving frame 114 by being inserted into the through hole 114A of the slider receiving frame 114 arranged in parallel in the depth direction. Further, a positioning member 124 is fixed to the front or rear of the attachment point of the slider receiving frame 114 of the roller support frame 122A. With this configuration, the roller support frame 122A is fixed to the slider receiving frame 114 so that the downstream side thereof is inclined downward.
  • a plurality of support frames 121 are connected by a connecting member 125.
  • the connecting members 125 By inserting the insertion portions 125B of the connecting members 125 into the rectangular portions 121A of the support frames 121, the locking claws 125C engage with the inner surface of the support frames 121, and the plurality of support frames 121 are connected.
  • a stopper 123 is attached to the downstream end of the support frame 121.
  • the stopper 123 is attached to the support frame 121 by inserting the insertion part 123B of the stopper 123 into the rectangular part 121A from the end of the support frame 121, and tightening the screw to the screw receiving part 121C of the support frame 121 through the through hole 123C. be able to.
  • the upper part of the stopper body 123A of the stopper 123 extends above the upper surface of the support frame 121.
  • the slider member 122 is attached to the top of the support frame 121.
  • the engaging claws 121E engage with the corners of the upper surface of the slider member 122, and the slider member 122 is supported by the upper surface of the support frame 121.
  • the cutout portions 122F are formed at the front and rear ends of the roller support frame 122A of the slider member 122, the slider receiving frame 114 is covered at the connection portion of the slider member 122.
  • the rollers 122B are arranged continuously on the upper surface of the slide rail 120 without any gaps.
  • the slide rails 120 forming each stage are arranged in parallel at the same height position with a predetermined interval in the width direction.
  • Each slide rail 120 is held in an inclined state such that the receiving passage 210 side (that is, the upstream side) is higher and the shipping passage 310 side (that is, the downstream side) is lower.
  • the slope of the slide rail ie, the ratio of height to depth
  • the diameter of the roller 122B is preferably 5 to 7 mm (6.3 mm in this embodiment).
  • the upstream end of the slide rail 120 extends to the upstream side of the upstream width direction frame 113 and support frame 121. Thereby, a gap with a predetermined interval is formed between the upstream end portions of the plurality of slide rails 120.
  • downstream end of the slide rail 120 extends to the upstream side of the widthwise frame 113 and support frame 121 on the downstream side. Thereby, a gap with a predetermined interval is formed between the downstream end portions of the plurality of slide rails 120.
  • a sub-conveyor 322 of the shipping conveyor 320 is provided at an intermediate height on the downstream side of the storage rack 100 so as to extend in the width direction.
  • a slanted storage space is formed with a depth corresponding to the height of the vertically adjacent slide rail 120 and a height corresponding to the internal dimensions of the vertically adjacent slide rails 120.
  • the storage rack 100 of this embodiment does not have a vertical frame in each storage space, it is possible to load cargo at any position in the width direction in each storage space.
  • the term ⁇ storage spaces that can store cargo at any position in the width direction'' means that there is no frame in each storage space, and the storage spaces can store cargo in any position in the width direction. This means that it is possible to store.
  • the storage rack of this embodiment can be assembled by inserting or fitting members without using screws, bolts, or nuts. Thereby, the storage rack can be easily assembled and disassembled.
  • the cargo is loaded onto the upstream ends of the plurality of slide rails 120 by the storage device 230. Since the rollers 122B are provided on the slide rail 120, the cargo loaded on the upstream end of the slide rail 120 moves downstream due to its own weight. The cargo that has moved to the downstream end of the slide rail 120 is held on the downstream end by a stopper 123. Further, when a new baggage is stored in a location where baggage has already been loaded, the new baggage is stored in contact with the baggage that has already been stored.
  • a plurality of types of storage racks 100 with different numbers are provided on the support frames 121 connected by the connecting members 125.
  • the depth of the storage rack 100 can be changed.
  • the height of each stage can be changed by appropriately changing the interval in the height direction of the slide rails 120.
  • storage racks 100 are distinguished by depth, and this distinction is referred to as rack type. Furthermore, a plurality of height types (for example, 10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm, etc.) are set as the height of each step.
  • One storage rack 100 may include tiers of multiple height types, or each storage rack 100 may have the same tier height type, and the tier height may be changed for each storage rack 100. Good, but overall contains multiple height types of steps.
  • FIG. 10 is a front view showing the configuration of the recovery device.
  • 11A and 11B are partial side views of the storage device, with FIG. 11A showing a state in which the arm is retracted, and FIG. 11B showing a state in which the arm is advanced.
  • FIG. 12 is a plan view of the storage device.
  • the number of arms and slits is shown to be small for illustrative purposes.
  • the collection device 330 includes a frame 331 that is movable along the shipping path 310 and a collection section 332 that is movable along the frame 331.
  • the recovery device 330 is a so-called stacker crane, and the frame 331 has a pair of pillar sections 331A provided on both sides of the recovery section 332 in the direction in which the shipping passage 310 extends.
  • the frame 331 is movable along the shipping path 310.
  • a method for moving the frame 331 for example, a method may be adopted in which a rail is provided along the shipping path 310 and the frame 331 moves on the upper part of the rail.
  • the recovery unit 332 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction along the frame 331.
  • the recovery unit 332 includes a platform 333, a plurality of arms 334 that can move sideways forward and backward from the platform 333, a pair of rails 335 provided on the sides of the platform 333, and a push bar 336 that is movable along the rails 335. and has.
  • the platform 333 is a plate-shaped member, and its length (length in the vertical direction in FIG. 12) is larger than at least the interval between the vertical frames 111 of the storage rack 100. Furthermore, slits 333A are formed on both sides of the platform 333 in its width direction (left-right direction in FIG. 12). The slit 333A extends from the side to near the center. The spacing between the slits 333A is equal to the spacing between the slider members 122 of the storage rack 100.
  • the arm 334 has a base 334A and a support 334B attached to the top of the base 334A.
  • the base 334A is movable in the vertical direction and can be moved forward and backward laterally by a drive device housed within the platform 333.
  • the support portion 334B is attached to the upper tip of the base portion 334A so that its upper surface is horizontal.
  • the width of the arm 334 is narrower than the width of the gap between adjacent slider members 122.
  • the push bar 336 is a rod-shaped member extending in the longitudinal direction of the platform 333 and is supported between the pair of rails 335.
  • the push bar 336 can be moved along the rail 335 by a drive device.
  • These rails 335 and push-out bars 336 constitute a lateral movement device that can move the cargo loaded on the platform 333 in the lateral direction.
  • Management terminal 400 is configured by, for example, a personal computer having a wireless communication device.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the management terminal 400 of the warehouse system shown in FIG. 1.
  • the management terminal 400 includes a CPU 420a, a RAM 420b, a ROM 420c, an external memory 420d, an input section 420e, an output section 420f, and a communication section 420g.
  • RAM 420b, ROM 420c, external memory 420d, input section 420e, output section 420f, and communication section 420g are connected to CPU 420a via bus 420h.
  • the CPU 420a centrally controls each device connected to the system bus 420h.
  • the ROM 420c and external memory store the BIOS and OS, which are control programs for the CPU 420a, and various programs and data necessary to realize the functions executed by the computer.
  • the RAM 420b functions as the main memory, work area, etc. of the CPU 420a.
  • the CPU 420a loads programs and the like necessary for execution of processing from the ROM 420c or the external memory 420d into the RAM 420b, and executes the loaded programs to realize various operations.
  • the external memory 420d is composed of, for example, a flash memory, a hard disk, a DVD-RAM, a USB memory, etc.
  • the input unit 420e receives operation instructions and the like from the user and the like.
  • the input unit 420e includes input devices such as input buttons, a keyboard, a pointing device, a wireless remote control, a microphone, and a camera.
  • the output unit 420f outputs data processed by the CPU 420a and data stored in the RAM 420b, ROM 420c, and external memory 420d.
  • the output unit 420f is composed of an output device such as an LCD, an organic EL panel, and a speaker.
  • the communication unit 420g is an interface for connecting and communicating with external devices via a network or directly.
  • the communication unit 420g is composed of interfaces such as a serial interface and a LAN interface.
  • the communication unit 420g is connected to the antenna 410, for example.
  • various programs stored in the ROM 420c and external memory 420d use the CPU 420a, RAM 420b, ROM 420c, external memory 420d, input section 420e, output section 420f, communication section 420g, etc. as resources. This is achieved by
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the software configuration of the management terminal of the warehouse system.
  • the management terminal 400 includes a receipt/shipment record database 430, a dimension database 431, a storage status database 432, a rack database 436, a storage position determination section 433, an arrival system control section 434, and a shipping system control section 434. and a system control unit 435.
  • the receipt/shipment record database 430, the dimension database 431, the storage status database 432, and the rack database 436 are realized by the ROM 420c, external memory 420d, and the like.
  • the storage position determining unit 433, the receiving system control unit 434, and the shipping system control unit 435 are realized by the CPU 420a executing programs recorded in the RAM 420b and ROM 420c.
  • the receipt/shipment record database 430 records receipt record information and shipping record information for each type of package.
  • the arrival record information is composed of a combination of package identification information for identifying the type of each package received, order information for the source of the shipment, and information on arrival from the source of the shipment.
  • the ordering information includes the ordering cycle for the manufacturer, the delivery cycle from the manufacturer, and the delivery lead time.
  • the arrival information includes the arrival date and time, the number of items in stock, the best-before date, the number of storage days, and the source of arrival.
  • the number of days that can be stored is the number of days that can be stored in a warehouse system, which is determined based on, for example, the expiration date.
  • the shipping record information is composed of a combination of package identification information that identifies the type of each package, shipping date and time, number of shipments, and shipping destination.
  • the dimension database 431 records dimension information for each type of luggage.
  • the dimension information includes luggage identification information, and the shape, width, height, and depth of the luggage.
  • the storage status database 432 includes storage rack information regarding the arrangement of the storage racks 100 and the type of the storage racks 100, and storage position information regarding the storage positions of products in each storage rack 100 (Area, Bank, Bay, Level, Bin designation). information) and storage status information of each storage rack are recorded.
  • the storage rack information is composed of a combination of storage rack identification information that identifies the storage rack, and information regarding the width, number of stages, and depth of each storage rack 100, and the height of each stage.
  • the storage position information includes baggage identification information, storage rack identification information that identifies the storage rack 100, the stage of the storage rack 100, and the position in the stage of the storage rack 100 (for example, the horizontal distance from the vertical frame to the center of the baggage). ), and storage location information including.
  • the storage status information is composed of a combination of baggage identification information, storage position information, and the number of bags stored at this position.
  • the rack database 436 records rack type information regarding the configurations of various types of storage racks 100. As the various types of storage racks 100, storage racks 100 with different patterns of depth and height of each stage (height rank) are recorded as types of storage racks 100. The rack database 436 also includes information regarding the height position where the sub-conveyor 322 of the shipping system 300 is provided in each storage rack 100.
  • the storage position determination unit 433 determines, for each piece of luggage, the storage rack 100 in which the item is stored and the position (level and horizontal position) in the storage rack 100. Furthermore, when arranging or rearranging the storage racks 100 in the warehouse, the type of storage rack 100 to be used is selected and the arrangement is determined. Moreover, the storage position determining unit 433 updates the storage status database after determining the storage rack in which the luggage is to be stored and the position (level and horizontal position) in the storage rack.
  • the receiving system control unit 434 controls the driving of the receiving conveyor 220 and storage device 230 of the receiving system 200.
  • the receiving system control unit 434 refers to the storage status database 432 and drives the receiving conveyor 220 and the storage device 230 so that the cargo is stored in a storage position of a predetermined storage rack.
  • the shipping system control unit 435 controls the driving of the shipping conveyor 320 and collection device 330 of the shipping system 300. Based on the shipping information received from the retail store, the shipping system control unit 435 refers to the storage status database 432 to obtain storage position information and storage status information of the package to be shipped. Then, the shipping system control unit 435 controls the driving of the shipping conveyor 320 and the collection device 330 based on the acquired information, and ships the cargo from the storage rack 100. Further, the shipping system control unit 435 updates the receipt/shipment record database 430 when shipping of the package is completed.
  • a management terminal consisting of a computer is used as the information processing system, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, a recording medium, an information processing circuit, etc. that constitute a database may be provided separately, and these recording media, information processing circuits, etc. may be configured to be communicable, and a system may be configured by these elements.
  • the management terminal 400 determines the storage position of each package.
  • the arrangement of storage racks is determined when newly determining the position of cargo in the warehouse system or the arrangement of storage racks 100, or when rearranging cargo or storage racks.
  • FIG. 15A is a flowchart of a method for determining a storage location. Each of the following steps is performed by the storage position determination unit 433 of the management terminal 400. As shown in FIG. 15A, first, a shipping trend analysis (Products Movement Analysis) is performed for each package (S100). In the shipping trend analysis, the storage location determination unit 433 refers to the receipt/shipment record database 430 and obtains shipping identification information for each product. Then, based on this information, the average number of shipments to retail stores per day is calculated. Note that when determining the arrangement of the storage racks 100 in the warehouse system for the first time, arrival record information and shipping record information at other warehouses are used.
  • a shipping trend analysis Products Movement Analysis
  • each baggage is divided into heights (S110).
  • the storage position determining unit 433 refers to the dimension database 431 and obtains dimension information corresponding to the luggage identification information of each luggage. Then, based on the height of the baggage in the dimension information, the rank of the height of the baggage is determined for each type of baggage.
  • the height rank is a rank corresponding to a plurality of predetermined height ranges (for example, less than 100 mm, 100 mm or more and less than 200 mm, 200 mm or more and less than 300 mm, and 300 mm or more).
  • the storage position determination unit 433 refers to the receipt and shipment record database 430 and acquires receipt record information and shipping record information for each product. Then, the storage position determining unit 433 calculates the optimal number of storage days for each package based on the order cycle, delivery cycle, delivery lead time, shipping record information, etc. of the arrival record information. Specifically, the number of storage days is calculated so that each product in the warehouse will not be out of stock and the theoretically calculated number of days until shipping will not exceed the possible number of storage days.
  • the amount of storage for each package is determined (S130: storage amount determination step).
  • the amount of storage is determined by multiplying the average number of shipments per day by the number of storage days.
  • the rack type and quantity are determined based on the height rank and storage amount of each item (S140: storage rack determination step).
  • the rack type and quantity are determined based on the height rank and storage amount of each item by referring to the rack database. For example, the larger the amount of baggage stored, the larger the depth of the rack type is selected, and the necessary number of storage racks including stages of height ranks capable of storing each baggage are selected.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining the storage position of luggage in the storage rack of this embodiment. As shown in FIG.
  • the space is determined so that a gap greater than a preset width is provided between adjacent loads in each stage of each storage rack 100, and the space for excess luggage is minimized. .
  • it is possible to store cargo at an optimal height in each stage of the storage rack 100.
  • the number of items lined up in the horizontal direction (left-right direction in FIG. 16) in each stage is different, minimizing surplus space. In this way, the bay, level, and bin (storage position) in which all luggage is to be stored are determined.
  • the storage position is determined in consideration of the storage amount of the baggage, expiration date, etc. as follows. Baggage that is stored in large quantities and shipped frequently may be placed at a height near the secondary conveyor 322 of the shipping system 300. That is, the larger the amount of storage or shipment, the more the cargo is placed at a level near the height of the sub-conveyor 322 (particularly within three levels above and below).
  • the storage rack 100 facing the storage rack 100 provided with the sub-conveyor 322 across the shipping passage 310 should be placed near the height of the sub-conveyor 322. (in particular, within three levels above and below). The smaller the amount of storage or shipment of a package, the farther it is from the height of the sub-conveyor 322 (for example, the uppermost level or the lowermost level). Thereby, movement of the collection device 330 during shipping can be reduced.
  • expiration date management is performed by addressing by the management terminal 400, and full tracking management of product availability is performed to perform FIFO (first in, first out).
  • the storage position in each BANK is determined so that the operations of the storage device 230 and/or the collection device 330 are leveled. That is, in order to equalize the number of times of driving and movement distance of all the storage devices 230 and/or all the collection devices 330, the amount of cargo received, the number of times of arrival, the amount of shipments, and the number of shipments are determined by referring to the receipt/shipment record database 430.
  • the storage location is determined based on the following.
  • the total number of storage racks 100 for each type is determined so that all products can be stored therein.
  • the total number of storage racks 100 for each type is determined so that the shipping charges for the items scheduled to be stored are approximately 80% of the amount of items that can be stored in all storage racks 100.
  • the storage racks 100 are laid out by arranging them in different areas for each type of storage rack 100.
  • the storage rack information and storage position information determined in this manner are recorded in the storage status database 432.
  • the storage rack 100 is assembled based on the determined arrangement.
  • FIG. 15B is a flowchart of a method for determining a storage position when storing a new baggage whose storage position has not been determined. Each of the following steps is performed by the storage position determination unit 433 of the management terminal 400.
  • a shipping trend analysis (Products Movement Analysis) is performed for a new package (S200).
  • the storage location determining unit 433 refers to the receipt/shipment record database 430 and obtains shipping identification information for a new product. Then, based on this information, the average number of shipments to retail stores per day is calculated. Note that when determining the placement of new packages, it is preferable to use arrival record information and shipping record information at other warehouses.
  • the storage position determination unit 433 refers to the dimension database 431 and acquires dimension information corresponding to the luggage identification information of the new luggage. Then, based on the height of the baggage in the dimension information, the rank of the height of the baggage is determined for each type of baggage. Note that the height rank is a rank corresponding to a plurality of predetermined height ranges (for example, less than 100 mm, 100 mm or more and less than 200 mm, 200 mm or more and less than 300 mm, and 300 mm or more).
  • the storage position determination unit 433 refers to the receipt and shipment record database 430 and acquires receipt record information and shipping record information for the new package. Then, the storage position determining unit 433 calculates the optimal number of storage days for each package based on the order cycle, delivery cycle, delivery lead time, shipping record information, etc. of the arrival record information. Specifically, the number of storage days is calculated so that each product in the warehouse will not be out of stock and the theoretically calculated number of days until shipping will not exceed the possible number of storage days.
  • the amount of storage for the new package is determined (S230: storage amount determination step).
  • the amount of storage is determined by multiplying the average number of shipments per day by the number of storage days.
  • a storable position determining step is performed to identify a portion of the storage space of the storage rack where no luggage is stored. That is, first, based on the height rank and storage amount of the new item, the storage status database 432 is referred to to select a storage rack that can store the new item (S240). Then, the storage position is determined so that a gap greater than a preset width is provided between adjacent items in each storage rack 100, and the amount of excess space for items is minimized (S250). . In addition, in this case, it is preferable that cargoes that are stored in large quantities and shipped frequently are placed at a height position near the sub-conveyor 322 of the shipping system 300. Furthermore, if the deadline for shipping is short due to an expiration date or the like, or if multiple products are to be shipped at once, the product is placed in multiple positions for a given product. Such products are placed in storage racks 100 in different bays.
  • the new cargo placement determined in this way is recorded in the storage status database 432 as storage position information.
  • arrival information such as package identification information for identifying the package and the number of pieces is input to the management terminal 400.
  • Input of arrival information is performed, for example, by reading a barcode or ITF code affixed to the package.
  • the management terminal 400 refers to the storage status database 432 and acquires the storage rack 100 to be stored and the storage position information in the storage rack 100.
  • information regarding the width of the luggage is obtained by referring to the dimension database 431. Note that when a new type of cargo is received, the storage position is determined as described with reference to FIGS. 15A and 15B, and information on the determined storage position is acquired.
  • the management terminal 400 controls the receiving system 200 to store the received cargo at a predetermined position of the storage rack 100 corresponding to the acquired storage position information.
  • the flow of storing arrived cargo at a predetermined position on the storage rack 100 will be described below.
  • 17A to 17M are diagrams for explaining a method of storing luggage in a storage rack using a storage device.
  • the received cargo is loaded onto the main conveyor 221 of the receiving conveyor 220.
  • the cargo placed on the main conveyor 221 is conveyed to the downstream end of the sub-conveyor 222 corresponding to the storage rack 100 specified by the storage position information.
  • FIG. 17A is a diagram showing the downstream end of the sub-conveyor
  • FIG. 17B is a vertical cross-sectional view at the downstream end of the sub-conveyor.
  • the received baggage is conveyed to the sub-conveyor 222 to a position corresponding to the storage position in the Bay designated by the storage information.
  • the storage device 230 of the receiving system 200 is moved along the receiving path 210 and moved to the side of the sub-conveyor 222.
  • the storage section 232 is moved up and down so that the upper surface of the platform 233 is at approximately the same height as the sub-conveyor 222.
  • a plurality of arms 234 are positioned within the width of the item to be collected in the storage device 230, so that the tips of the arms 234 are positioned at the rear of the item. advance until it is reached. Note that the advancing distance of the arm 234 may be controlled according to the dimensions of the product case.
  • Each arm 234 is inserted into a gap between the rollers of the sub-conveyor 222. Further, when there are a plurality of packages to be received on the sub-conveyor 222, the arms 234 corresponding to the plurality of packages B are advanced.
  • the arm 234 is raised.
  • the products to be stored are loaded onto the support portion 234B of the arm 234.
  • the arm 234 is retreated.
  • the arm 334 is lowered as shown in FIG. 17G.
  • the products are loaded onto the platform 233.
  • the storage device 230 is moved through the receiving passage 210 to the side of the storage rack 100 specified by the identification information, and the storage unit 232 is The rack 100 is moved up and down until it reaches the same height as the slide rail 120 of the stage at which the cargo is to be stored.
  • the width of the platform 233 is approximately equal to the width of the vertical frame 111 of the storage rack 100, and the storage device 230 is placed in the receiving path 210 so that both sides of the platform 233 along the receiving path 210 correspond to the vertical frames 111. move it along.
  • the storage device 230 raises a plurality of arms 234 located within the width of the cargo among the arms 234 on the side of the cargo to be received. Thereby, the cargo to be stored is loaded onto the support portion 234B of the arm 234.
  • the arm 234 is advanced toward the storage rack 100 to a position above the upstream end of the slide rail 120.
  • each arm 334 is inserted into the gap between the slide rails 120.
  • the upper position of the slide rail 120 refers to a state where the upper surface of the arm 234 is higher than the upper surface of the slide rail 120.
  • arm 234 is lowered. Thereby, the luggage is placed on the slide rail 120.
  • the storage device 230 retracts the arm.
  • the cargo placed on the slide rail 120 slides downstream on the slide rail 120.
  • the cargo moving on the slide rail 120 is stopped at the most downstream position by a stopper 123.
  • the luggage moving on the slide rail 120 comes into contact with the stored luggage and stops. With the above steps, the storage of the baggage is completed.
  • shipping request data including product identification information and information such as the number of products is input to the management terminal 400 based on product purchase information from a retail store.
  • the management terminal 400 refers to the storage status database 432 to obtain identification information of the storage rack 100 in which the product of the shipping request data is stored and information regarding the storage position. Note that if products to be shipped are stored in a plurality of storage locations, information such as the storage locations of products with short expiration dates and the like is acquired.
  • FIGS. 18A to 18L are diagrams for explaining a method for recovering cargo stored in a storage rack using a recovery device.
  • the collection device 330 moves along the shipping passage 310 to the downstream side of the storage rack 100 specified by the identification information, and moves the platform 333 so that the upper surface of the storage rack 100 is located downstream of the storage rack 100.
  • the product is moved up and down until it is at the same height as the slide rail 120 of the stage where the product is stored.
  • the width of the platform 333 is approximately equal to the width of the vertical frame 111 of the storage rack 100, the collection device 330 moves along the shipping passage 310 so that both sides of the platform 333 are in positions corresponding to the vertical frame 111.
  • the collection device 330 selects a plurality of arms 334 on the side of the product to be collected, which are located within the width of the product.
  • the arm 334 is advanced at a position below the slide rail 120 until the tip of the arm 334 reaches the rear of the product. Note that the advancing distance of the arm 334 may be controlled according to the dimensions of the product case.
  • the lower position of the slide rail 120 refers to a state where the upper surface of the arm 334 is lower than the upper surface of the slide rail 120.
  • Each arm 334 is inserted into a gap between slide rails 120.
  • the arms 334 respectively corresponding to the plural items are advanced.
  • the arms 334 are advanced from both sides of the recovery device 330, but only the arm 334 on one side may be advanced.
  • arm 334 is raised. As a result, the products to be collected are loaded onto the support portion 334B of the arm 334.
  • arm 334 is retracted. Then, the arm 334 is lowered as shown in FIG. 18G. As a result, the products are loaded onto the platform 333, and the unloading of the luggage is completed.Furthermore, after the work of unloading the luggage from the storage rack 100 described above, the luggage may be unloaded from other storage racks 100.
  • the collection device 330 moves the platform 333 up and down until the top surface is at the same height as the sub-conveyor 322 of the shipping conveyor 320.
  • the cargo loaded on the sub-conveyor 322 side of the platform 333 is moved onto the sub-conveyor 322.
  • the movement of the load is performed by the first push bar 336.
  • the first push bar 336 is located at the center of the platform 333 in the width direction when the product is stored.
  • the first pusher bar 336 is then moved outward along the bottom of the rail 335, as shown in FIG. 18I.
  • the first push bar 336 pushes out the cargo
  • the cargo loaded on the sub-conveyor 322 side of the platform 333 can be moved from the platform 333 onto the sub-conveyor 322.
  • the cargo loaded on the sub-conveyor 322 in this manner is conveyed downstream.
  • the cargo loaded on the sub-conveyor 322 side of the platform 333 is moved onto the sub-conveyor 322.
  • the movement of the load is performed by the second push bar 336.
  • the second push bar 336 is located at the center of the platform 333 in the width direction when storing the product.
  • the second push bar 336 is raised along the rail 335 at the center, moved to the opposite side of the secondary conveyor 322, and lowered to move it to the side of the package.
  • the second push bar 336 is moved along the rail 335 toward the sub-conveyor 322.
  • the first push bar is raised. This allows the second pushing bar 336 to push out the cargo and move it from the platform 333 onto the secondary conveyor 322.
  • the baggage thus moved onto the sub-conveyor 322 is conveyed by the sub-conveyor 322 to the main conveyor 321, and then conveyed by the main conveyor 321 to the shipping site. Then, at the shipping site, the products are appropriately accommodated in a shipping cage or the like, and then loaded onto a truck or the like to be transported to a retail store.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention.
  • sub-conveyors 322 are provided in the storage racks 100 located on both sides of the shipping passage 310. Furthermore, each storage rack 100 is provided with sub-conveyors 322 at a plurality of height positions (two height positions in the embodiment shown in FIG. 19).
  • the collection device 330 has a plurality of (in the embodiment shown in FIG. 19, two) collection units 332, and the storage device 230 has a plurality of (in the embodiment shown in FIG. 19, two) collection units 332. 2) storage sections 232. According to such a configuration, even if the height of the storage rack 100 is set to 10 to 15 m, the storage section 232 and the collection section 332 can separately and independently perform storage and collection in the upper part and the lower part, respectively. .
  • the plurality of slider receiving frames 114 are provided to extend horizontally in the width direction, and the plurality of slider receiving frames 114 are provided with a plurality of slider receiving frames 114 extending horizontally in the width direction. and a stopper 123 attached to the downstream end of each slide rail 120, and the storage space on the slide rail 120 of the storage rack can store cargo at any position in the width direction.
  • the downstream end portions and upstream end portions of the plurality of slide rails 120 extend forward of the foremost slider receiving frame 114 with a gap therebetween.
  • the downstream ends of the plurality of slide rails 120 extend to the front of the foremost slider receiving frame 114 with a gap, so that the arms 234, 334, etc. can be inserted into this gap. You can collect your luggage.
  • the storage space on the slide rail 120 of the storage rack 100 can store cargo at any position in the width direction, and the space within the flow rack can be used effectively.
  • each slide rail 120 includes a plurality of rollers 122B, a roller support frame 122A that rotatably holds the plurality of rollers 122B, and a support frame 121 that supports the roller support frame 122A.
  • the roller support frame 122A is removably fitted and fixed to the upper surface of the support frame 121. According to this configuration, since the roller support frame 122A is removably fitted and fixed on the upper surface of the support frame 121, the number of fixing members such as screws can be reduced, assembly and disassembly are easy, and the rack can be easily installed. Reconfiguration can be performed.
  • the slider receiving frame 114 has an opening
  • the support frame 121 is supported by the slider receiving frame 114 by passing through the opening of the slider receiving frame 114
  • the roller supporting frame 122A has an end that is attached to the slider receiving frame 114. It is formed to cover the upper surface of the frame 114.
  • the slide rail 120 can be supported by the slider receiving frame 114 without impairing the height of the space in which luggage is stored.
  • rollers 122B are also arranged on the slide rail 120 at the intersection with the slider receiving frame 114, and the load is conveyed by its own weight.
  • the slider receiving frame 114 is made of aluminum, and the roller 122B is made of plastic. According to such a configuration, the slide rail 120 becomes lightweight and assembly work can be performed easily.
  • the plurality of rollers 122B have a diameter of 2 to 20 mm, and the slope, which is the difference in height with respect to the horizontal depth of the slide rail 120, is 1 to 4%. According to such a configuration, the cargo loaded on the storage rack 100 moves to the downstream side under its own weight without stopping on the way or reaching an excessive speed.
  • a plurality of support frames 121 can be connected via the connecting member 125.
  • the support frames 121 can be connected to form a storage space corresponding to the storage amount of luggage.
  • the warehouse system 1 includes a storage rack 100, a storage device 230 and a collection device 330 for loading and unloading cargo into and out of the storage rack 100, and the storage device 230 and the collection device 330 are
  • the storage device 230 and the recovery device 330 have a plurality of arms 234 and 334 that can move forward and backward toward the storage rack 100, and the storage device 230 and the recovery device 330 move the arms 234 and 334 back and forth within the gap and move up and down to move cargo to the storage rack 100.
  • the storage rack is configured to receive cargo or collect cargo from storage racks.
  • the management terminal 400 is equipped with a management terminal 400 that can control the storage device 230 and the collection device 330, and the management terminal 400 provides information regarding the width of the baggage to be received or collected and the position of the baggage to be received or collected.
  • the storage device 230 and the recovery device 330 are controlled to advance and retreat and raise and lower one of the plurality of arms 234, 334 according to the width and position of the cargo to be received or recovered. . According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably receive packages of different widths at free positions in the storage space or to retrieve packages of different widths stored at free positions in the storage space. can.

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