EP3387499A1 - Systeme de preparation de commandes et procede de preparation d'au moins une partie d'une commande correspondant - Google Patents
Systeme de preparation de commandes et procede de preparation d'au moins une partie d'une commande correspondantInfo
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- the field of the invention is that of warehouse logistics and in particular that of the collection and transport of products.
- the invention relates to a system for preparing orders and a method for preparing at least a portion of a corresponding order.
- the invention finds an application in the automation of flow management of a warehouse preparation and shipping orders.
- order pickers move within the warehouse to collect in a bin or crate each product of a small quantity order on shelving shelves.
- a disadvantage of this technique is that the installation of conveyors is expensive and consumes space in the warehouse. This prevents in particular doubling or tripling the number of "stations" per zone to limit the movements of the preparers.
- a disadvantage of this known technique is that the height of the shelves must be limited to prevent them from tipping during transport.
- the invention therefore particularly aims to overcome the disadvantages of the state of the art mentioned above.
- the invention aims to provide a command preparation technique which limits the movements of preparers and which saves time on a preparation of an order.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a picking technique which does not require that the preparers know the location of each product in the stock.
- the invention also aims to provide a picking technique that is simple to implement and inexpensive.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a picking technique that can easily adapt to a reorganization of the warehouse. Yet another object of the invention is to provide a picking technique which is safe for the preparers moving in the aisles of the warehouse.
- the invention also aims to provide a picking technique that allows to distribute identical products between different high speed controls.
- a picking system comprising a plurality of motorized mobile units able to carry containers for receiving one or more products of a order placed in them by a preparer.
- said containers have a single product dispensing tray mounted on a base configured so as to raise the tray by at least 60 cm, preferably at least 80 cm, the base comprising means for securing with mobile units and means of support on the ground.
- the invention proposes to transport with the help of light robots containers that can be deposited on the ground near the products of a command to collect, so that a preparer can deposit the products in a tray.
- the container tray is located at the working height of the preparer standing, it therefore does not need to bend down to put the product he has just taken on a shelf of a rack in the tray. deposit.
- the preparer does not have to transport products or bins during its collection since each container is moved gradually by moving motorized units to the products to be collected.
- said base has a housing configured to allow one of the mobile units to be housed in the container. Thanks to these technical characteristics, the mobile units can slip into the housing under the base to lift the container and transport it to a destination. Thus, the gripping of the container by a mobile unit is simplified.
- the support means on the ground comprise at least 2 feet, preferably at least 3 feet.
- the container is stable when it rests on the ground.
- the feet are spaced apart sufficiently to allow a mobile unit to slide under the base of the container.
- a unique identifier is associated with each of the containers and the mobile units each comprise means for reading the identifiers.
- Each mobile unit can check the identifier of a container autonomously before taking care of it, which limits the risk of errors in the logistics flow.
- said base is equipped with at least two wheels and / or at least two pads so as to move the containers on the ground.
- the preparer can push or pull a stationary container in an awkward location, for example when the container is at the foot of a rack and prevents the preparer to reach a product on a shelf. It can also move the container a short distance to collect several products stored on nearby shelves.
- the mobile units each comprise a self-guided carriage having at least three rolling wheels.
- a system for preparing orders as described above also comprises at least one reservation extending to the ground, formed in a product storage rack, intended to accommodate at least one of the containers.
- the containers do not encumber the aisles of circulation.
- the aisles of the warehouse are distributed between walkways for the preparers, alternated on either side of the shelves with drive lanes dedicated to motorized mobile units.
- the cross between the preparers and the mobile units are limited which reduces the stress suffered by the preparers and the necessary vigilance.
- the order preparation system comprises a fixed order picking station where an operator collects products from an order in the containers transported to the order preparation station by the units. motorized mobiles and place them in a package to be shipped.
- the containers are delivered to an operator in charge of preparing the shipment. Because warehouse transport is automated, staff can focus exclusively on product picking and shipment preparation.
- At least one of the containers is formed at least partially of a cardboard package of a package to be shipped.
- provision may be made to transfer directly at the end of collection the portion of the container formed of the packaging board to an automatic closing station of cardboard, which closes the cardboard packaging.
- the order preparation system further comprises a fleet management module intended to generate instructions for controlling the movement of the mobile units taking into account either the position of the mobile units or both the position of said mobile units, the position of the containers and the location in the stock of a product of the order to be collected.
- a system for preparing orders as described above comprises a temporary storage area of at least one of the containers.
- free or waiting containers can be parked on a dedicated area and do not interfere with the movement in the warehouse.
- the invention also relates to a method for preparing at least a portion of a control using a plurality of containers and motorized mobile units, said containers having a product dispensing tray mounted on a base for to raise said tray at least 60 cm, preferably at least 80 cm, and means for securing with the mobile units and support means on the ground, comprising the following steps: a) selection of a product of said portion of the control to be collected; b) selection of a container, preferably closest to the product to be collected;
- a mobile unit comprising a calculation step, for each mobile unit of the distance to be traveled from its current position to a predetermined position near the controlled product, via the position of the selected container and a step of comparing the calculated course distances to identify the mobile unit for which the course distance is minimal, which is selected;
- step c) transporting the container selected by the mobile unit selected in step c) to the predetermined position near the controlled product; e) notification to a preparer to deposit a number n (n ⁇ l) of copies of the ordered product in the selected container;
- control part comprises several different products
- steps b) to f) for these other products of said control part selecting a mobile unit, comprising a calculation step, for each of the mobile units of the distance to be traveled from its current position to a fixed picking station or a station of automatic closure of cartons and a step of comparing the calculated course distances to identify the second mobile unit for which the travel distance to the picking station or the automatic carton closing station is minimal;
- step h transporting the container selected by said mobile unit selected in step h) to the picking station or automatic carton closing station.
- the collection of the products is thus automated, depending on the resources available, by moving the containers close to the products to be collected using the mobile units.
- the predetermined position near the controlled product is located in an aisle, between two shelves.
- each container can be deposited throughout the shelves closer to the storage location of the products, without being limited to particular locations.
- a "continuous station” is realized.
- the predetermined position near the controlled product is located at one end of a rack.
- the selected mobile unit circulates, at least during part of the duration of said transport step, in a counter-aisle , parallel to an aisle where a picker is posted, between two shelves for storing products.
- Motorized mobile units move mainly in traffic lanes that are reserved for them while the preparers move in walkways. Traffic lanes and driveways pedestrians meet on shared traffic arteries between preparers and motorized mobile units.
- the selected mobile unit circulates, at least during part of the duration of said transport step, under and / or at through a rack.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a warehouse equipped with a first exemplary embodiment of a control preparation system according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective representation of the order preparation system illustrated with reference to FIG. 1;
- Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a motorized mobile unit and a container used in the warehouse illustrated in Figure 1;
- FIG. 4 is a representation of the motorized mobile unit shown with reference to Figure 3 carrying the container;
- FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of a logistic system for assisting the preparation of commands implementing a control preparation system according to the invention;
- FIG. 6 is a schematic representation, in block diagram form, of the steps of a management method of a control preparation system according to the invention.
- FIG. 7 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a warehouse equipped with an exemplary embodiment of a system for preparing orders according to the invention
- Figure 8 is another detail view, in perspective, of the warehouse according to Figure 7 in which one can see a reservation in a rack for parking containers;
- Figure 9 is a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of a control preparation system according to the invention.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic representation, in block diagram form, of the steps of a method for managing the preparation of a command implemented by the command management module of the system presented with reference to FIG. 9;
- FIG. 11 is a schematic representation, in block diagram form, of the operations performed by the operator posted at the picking station of the order preparation system presented with reference to FIG. 9.
- FIG. 5 shows a logistic system for assisting the preparation of commands 5 which is based on a fleet of motorized mobile units 50, constituted in this particular embodiment of the invention of automatically guided trolleys (" Automatic Guided Vehicle "), a fleet management system 51, a database 52, terminals 53, a picking management module (not shown in FIG. 5) and containers 54 each equipped with a tray 55 for depositing products placed on a base 58.
- the fleet management system 51 controls each mobile unit 50 to move the containers 54 according to the collections to be made and communicates with the terminals 53 to coordinate the collection activity of the preparers 56.
- the fleet management system 51 defines a transport mission of a container between a starting position corresponding to its current position thereof and a destination position.
- the transport missions are transmitted to the mobile units 50 and the collection points to the preparers 56, by the fleet management system 51 which uses a wireless communication medium 57 with each mobile unit 50 and each terminal 53.
- This communication medium wireless 57 is for example a communication type WiFi, WiMAX, IWLAN, GSM, GPRS, UMTS (registered trademarks).
- Figure 1 there is illustrated a warehouse 1 for storing products for shipment, which is equipped with a system for assisting the preparation of orders presented with reference to Figure 5.
- a storage area 10 comprises aisles 11 of circulation, delimited by shelves 100 equipped with shelves 101 on several levels. On the shelves 101 are stored products, or items, referenced in the stock management database of the warehouse.
- the fleet of motorized mobile units 50 transports the containers 54 in aisles 11 of the warehouse 1, between different points thereof.
- the warehouse 1 is also equipped with a "formeuse” 12, a "fermeuse” 13 of cartons and a temporary storage area 14 on which are placed waiting containers 54.
- the command management module Upon receipt of a new order of one or more items (s) available in the warehouse 1, the command management module transmits to the mobile unit 50 instructions, encoded in a radio message, instructing him to fetch a base 59 of a container 54 not carrying a bin 55 in the area 14 and to convey it to the output of the conveyor of the former 12, so that a cardboard box dedicated to this order, previously formatted by the formator, can be deposited on this basis 59.
- the former 12 sends an end of task confirmation message to the command management module and the command management module orders the carriage 50 to transfer the container 54 to the control area.
- temporary storage 14 In addition, a location extends free at the exit of the output conveyor of the forming machine 12, which then forms a new tray 55 from a sheet of cardboard.
- the warehouse 1 comprises a preparation zone 20 in which an operator 21 prepares a package to be shipped with the products of a control brought by a mobile unit 50.
- the collection is organized by the fleet management system 51, which orders mobile units 50 to successively move a container 54 near the locations of the items of the order in the warehouse, so that preparers 56 who move in the aisles 11 can collect each item on a shelf 101 of a rack 100 and deposit it directly in the tray 55 of the container 54.
- the fleet management system 51 chooses a strategy for picking items from the stock which consists in defining an order of collection of the articles, that is to say a path that will have to be traveled by a container to be able to deposit successively each article constituting the order.
- This path includes as many collection steps, or stops, as different items listed in this order. Each stop corresponds to a collection point near a shelf 101 on which an item of the order is stored.
- a step 62 the fleet management system 51 selects a free container near the first collection point.
- the fleet management system 51 selects a free motorized mobile unit 50 to which it controls, in a step 63, to fetch the containing 54 selected in step 62. For this, the fleet management system 51 selects from the available mobile units 50 the mobile unit which will have the shortest path or path between its current position and the next collection point via the position of the container 54 to be moved.
- a step 64 the mobile unit 50 transports the container 54 to the next collection point near the item (s) to be taken. Arrived at destination, the mobile unit 50 informs the fleet management system 51. It is then free to perform a new mission and restart according to the orders transmitted by the fleet management system 51.
- the fleet management system 51 selects a preparer 56.
- the programmed picking path for this preparer 56 passes close to the collection point, which limits its movements.
- the terminal 53 of the preparator 56 notifies it, in a step 66, a new picking task to be performed at the collection point.
- a new picking task to be performed at the collection point.
- continuously updated information is delivered to the preparer 56.
- the fleet management system 51 enrolled in the picking path of the picker 56 stored in a terminal 53, this new collection point, the associated article and the quantity to be collected.
- the preparer 56 when he has reached the collection point by following the notified route completes the order by taking from the shelf 101 the quantity of items planned on his terminal 53 and deposits it in the tray 55.
- the preparer 56 then completes this picking task by notifying using its terminal 53 completeness of the latter, informing (step 67) the management module of the preparation of orders for the realization of the deposit of the quantity of desired articles in the target container 54.
- the preparator 56 continues its collection path to the next scheduled collection point.
- the picking management module then checks the completeness of the command (step 68).
- the set of steps 63 to 68 forms a step 600 of collection at a determined position (also called collection point) of at least one item of the order.
- step 68 If for the order picking management module, all the items composing the order were collected in step 68, then we proceed to a step 69, otherwise step 600 of collection management is repeated with a new article of the order that has not yet been collected.
- step 69 the fleet management system 51 completes the preparation of the order by ordering the transfer of the container 54 in which the items of the order have been deposited to a shipping station, comprising the closing machine of cartons 13, to finalize the packaging and prepare the delivery of the order.
- a free motorized mobile unit 50 is selected. It receives an instruction from the fleet management system 51 to pick up the container 54 at the last collection point for transport to the shipping station.
- the parking spaces of the containers 54 are not limited. Thus, it is possible to pre-position the containers near and as close to the place of sampling of a product, which prevents the preparers 56 from carrying products.
- FIG 3 illustrates a motorized mobile unit 50, which is a lightweight mobile robot powered by a battery, able to move autonomously in the warehouse 1 and carry light loads.
- This mobile unit 50 receives movement instructions from the fleet management system 51 and transmits data concerning its position via a wireless communication module 57.
- This mobile unit 50 is also able to avoid collisions with immovable obstacles. or moving, like other mobile units, containers 54 placed on the ground, or preparers 56 that move in the aisles 11 of the warehouse 1.
- the mobile unit 50 comprises three pads 51 forming a plane substantially parallel to the ground, intended for carrying a load.
- this plane is substantially horizontal. It is vertically movable between a low position and a high position of transport of the load. The vertical displacement of the plane to lift the load is provided by unrepresented lifting means.
- These vertical lifting means are for example electric cylinders.
- the container 54 comprises a storage bin 55 in which the preparer 56 has easily deposited articles 31, thanks to a base which raises the tray 55 to the working height of the preparer 56 standing.
- the preparer 56 does not need to bend or bend to deposit the items 31 in the internal volume 30 of the storage bin 54.
- the base of the container 54 comprises feet 32 and a base 33 raised with respect to the ground.
- the mobile unit 50 which is in the lower position, can slide between the feet 32 under the base 33. Then the mobile unit 50 raises the container in the high transport position using the lifting means, as shown in Figure 4, to move to a new destination based on orders or orders received from the fleet management system.
- FIG. 7 illustrates another example of a warehouse equipped with a picking system 5 according to the invention based on a fleet of motorized mobile units 50 carrying containers 54.
- the racks 70 of a storage area 7 define aisles 71 for moving the preparers 56 and the counter-aisles 72, reserved for moving the mobile units 50.
- the lower part of the shelves 70 has been bookings 80, under shelves 81, distributed every 15 to 20 meters in storage area 7 of the warehouse
- These reservations 80 can park containers 54 inside the shelves.
- FIG. 9 shows a preparation station 90 of a picking system 5 according to the invention with which are stationed in a line of motorized mobile units 50 carrying containers 54 of orders in preparation.
- the operator 91 has the task of distributing the articles 31 of the same reference in the containers 54 which are presented to him by mobile units 50 parked waiting in a queue 96. For this, he can take the items 31 on a pallet 95 in a tray 92 placed on a base 93.
- it is a robotic arm that can take the items 31 on the pallet 95 or in the tray 92, and drop them as the motorized units 50 advance in containers 54 bins that come to its scope.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the process for managing the preparation of a plurality of commands implemented by the system-control management module 5 presented with reference to FIG. 9.
- the terminal 53 transmits to the order preparation management module the reference number of the product 31 stored on the pallet 95 or on the container 94, which has been previously entered by the operator 91 on the terminal 53, or obtained by reading the bar code of the article 31 using the terminal 53.
- the order picking management module searches each order which must be completed with the product 31 (step 1001).
- the order preparation management module plans instructions for each of these commands. transport, in order to synchronize the movement of the containers 54 with the movements of the operator 91 for the purpose of distributing the articles 31.
- the order picking management module allocates to each of the orders in which the product 31 appears, the identifier of this product 31 as well as the quantity required for this order. He then orders, through the fleet management system, a mobile unit 50 available to fetch the container 54 corresponding to this command, which is parked waiting in the temporary storage area 14, and the transport to the queue 96, then to come within range of the operator 91 at the preparation station 90, following the order of advance of the mobile units 50 in the queue 96.
- the order preparation management module waits to receive, from the terminal 53, a confirmation message that the quantity of items 31 required has been deposited in the tray 93, following the validation of this operation by the operator 91 on the terminal.
- the order preparation management module checks (step 1004) whether the corresponding command is complete to proceed to step 1005, or if other items 31 are expected and go to step 1006.
- the picking management module transmits instructions to the mobile unit 50 for carrying the container 54 to the "carton” 13 (step 1005).
- the order picking management module orders the mobile unit 50 to drop the container 54 into the temporary storage area 14 (step 1006).
- the terminal 53 requests the operator 91 to identify the items 31 to be distributed between the different commands. entering on a keypad of the terminal 53 the reference of the product, or by reading the barcode of the article 31 using the terminal 53.
- step 1101 a message on the screen of the terminal 53 requests the operator 91 to identify the container 54 that the mobile unit 50 presents to him, by reading a barcode inscribed on the container.
- the terminal 53 transmits this identifier to the order preparation management module, which in turn sends back, in a step 1102, the number of products 31 to be added to the container 54, so that the terminal 53 displays it for the attention of the customer. operator 91.
- the operator 91 completes each command associated with a container 54, with the quantity of articles 31 displayed by the terminal 53, on the request of the order picking management module.
- a next step 1103 the operator 91 is through the terminal to confirm that the operation is complete.
- the confirmation message validated by the operator is forwarded by the terminal 53 to the order picking management module which assigns new moving instructions to the mobile unit 50 which leaves the picking station 90 with the container 54.
- step 1104 the terminal 53 interrogates the operator 91 to ensure that there are other items 31 of the same reference in stock on the pallet 95 and / or in the bin 92.
- step 1104 the operator resumes at step 1103 as long as the terminal does not indicate to him that all the commands to be completed with the product 31 have not been processed. .
- the order picking management module that counts the quantity of products taken from the pallet and the vat and the residual quantity thereon.
- a parallel collection strategy to increase the speed of picking items, for example, by dividing the warehouse into zones, and partitioning the order based on the position of the items in the warehouse. For each zone in which at least one article of the order is stored, a collection path of a container is then defined;
- zone-based multi-order collection strategy in which the same container is used to collect different order items stored in the same area of the warehouse. Then, in a preparation zone, operators perform the sorting and group the products of the same order, to be able to ship it;
- a container 54 selects a container 54 from the following criteria: the container that is closest to a free mobile unit or located in a parking area;
- a mobile unit detects the presence of a conditioning unit in this transit area, it takes charge of it, ie it identifies it, lifts it and transports it to a new destination;
- each mobile unit equipping each mobile unit with weighing means for measuring the mass of a container transported by the mobile unit; automatically send, via the mobile unit, a confirmation message that a product of an order, and more generally all the products of an order, has been deposited in the container of a container by controlling the mass of the container using the weighing means mentioned above.
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