KR102331894B1 - Warehouse management system using moving shelf - Google Patents

Abstract

A warehouse management system for managing goods using a shelf (rack, shelf) according to the present invention is a plurality of accommodating units for loading and storing goods provided on the shelf, and a movement provided under the accommodating unit so that the shelf is movable unit, a power supply unit for supplying power to the moving unit, a guide unit for limiting and guiding the movement of the shelf, a communication unit connecting the moving unit and the guide unit and a user, and controlling the moving unit, the power supply unit, the guide unit and the communication unit and a control unit, wherein the moving unit is provided on a bottom surface of the plurality of shelves, respectively, and moves the lathe using a wheel (wheel), a belt and a motor.

Description

Warehouse management system using moving shelf}

The present invention relates to a warehouse management system, and more particularly, to a warehouse using a movable shelf that can be moved by improving a shelf or a loading part used in an existing warehouse, and enables more efficient warehouse management by adding new functions and configurations It is about the management system.

In general, in a distribution warehouse, cargo warehouse, or library, shelves, racks, A cargo loading system or a warehouse management system using the loading part is installed.

A warehouse management system or cargo loading system is effectively used for product placement of goods stored in a distribution warehouse, as well as efficient warehousing, loading, shipping, and inventory management, beyond the simple storage dimension of logistics due to the development of the logistics industry. In addition, in order to receive and release a large amount of goods more quickly and efficiently use a loading space and a warehouse space, various methods are being designed and constructed.

However, most of the shelves (shelf) used in the conventional warehouse management system or cargo loading system are fixed to the ground and floor, and thus cannot be moved. That is, the fixed shelf is used to safely manage the storage and loading of goods that generate heavy loads.

In the case of such a fixed shelf, space utilization is limited because a certain space between the shelf and the shelf is required for movement and management of goods, that is, a space that a user or manager can move or a lift or a transport mechanism can be accommodated. .

In order to solve this problem, a movable shelf is disclosed by Registration No. 10-0941943 (announced on February 11, 2010), but rail facilities must be installed first on the moving path, and the movement of the shelf is free and free because it can only be moved through the rail. The use of efficient lathes is limited. In addition, there is a problem in that the initial installation cost of the rail occurs, and if you want to adjust the position of the shelf later, rail construction must be accompanied.

Registered Patent No. 10-0941943 (2010.02.11. Announcement)

The present invention has been devised in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a warehouse management system using a movable shelf that enables movement and enables more efficient warehouse management by adding new functions and configurations.

A warehouse management system according to the present invention manages items using a shelf (rack, shelf), but a plurality of receiving units provided on the shelf to load and store items, and a movement provided under the receiving unit so that the shelf is movable unit, a power supply unit for supplying power to the moving unit, a guide unit for limiting and guiding the movement of the shelf, a communication unit connecting the moving unit and the guide unit and a user, and controlling the moving unit, the power supply unit, the guide unit and the communication unit includes a control unit.

In addition, the moving parts are provided on the bottom surfaces of the plurality of shelves, respectively, and it is characterized in that the lathe is moved using a wheel (wheel), a belt, and a motor.

In addition, the moving part is characterized in that the belt transfers the rotational driving of the motor to the wheel, and the rotational speed of the motor is differentially progressed according to a user's selection control or a preset standard.

In addition, the guide part is provided to be spaced apart from the shelf by a certain distance to limit the movement range of the shelf, thereby allowing the shelf to move within the guide part, and further comprising one or more sensor parts to control movement of the shelf by the sensor part. It detects and drives the moving unit to guide the movement of the shelf.

In addition, the sensor unit detects the movement of the shelf using one or more of an infrared sensor, a displacement sensor, a position sensor, and a laser displacement sensor, and the guide unit is changed in size, length, and position according to a user's selection. It is characterized in that the shelf is properly moved according to the guide part.

In addition, the user controls the mobile unit and the guide unit using a portable terminal, but if necessary, uses one of the local area networks such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee and Beacon, and deep learning and artificial intelligence to store, process, and utilize data transmitted and received with the user. It is characterized by utilizing technology.

In addition, it further includes an alarm unit and a safety unit, wherein the alarm unit alarms the user's proximity or movement of the shelf through visual and auditory stimulation, and the safety unit prevents the shelf from falling or leaving the shelf. It is characterized in that it is provided as a separate member or a locking part extending from the shelf when moving.

In addition, the sensor unit further includes a stopper to detect the user's approach, to open the shelves closest to the sensed user, respectively, and to measure the movement speed of the shelf, if necessary, to automatically stop or decelerate if it exceeds a preset value characterized in that

In addition, the shelves are located in close contact when not in use, are spaced apart by a certain size or more when in use, and in addition to driving by the motor, the shelf can be moved using an electromagnet, and additional fastening means when the shelf is in close contact It is characterized in that by providing a position of the shelf is fixed.

The warehouse management system according to the present invention can be utilized in the warehouse management system by controlling the movement of shelves and enabling efficient warehouse management accordingly.

1 is a photograph of a warehouse according to a prior art warehouse management system;
2 is a side explanatory view of a warehouse management system according to the present invention;
3 is a partially enlarged view of the moving part according to the present invention;
4 is a perspective view illustrating the operation of the warehouse management system according to the present invention;
5 is a block diagram of a warehouse management system according to the present invention;
6 is a plan explanatory view of the utilization of the warehouse management system according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a warehouse management system using a movable shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail so that a person skilled in the art can easily implement it.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and may be implemented in several different forms. In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and the same or similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

In the description of the present invention, the shelf includes all of the various meanings of loading space that can accommodate and store goods, such as shelf and rack, and there is no limitation in its form, shape, size, and type. Preferably, the most suitable shape of a shelf provided with a plurality of layers having a constant accommodating part may be understood with reference to the shelf shown in the drawings.

1 is a photograph showing a warehouse management system according to the prior art. As shown, a shelf 100 is provided in the warehouse, and the shelf 100 is provided in a plurality of layers to form a storage unit, respectively, and loads the goods in the storage unit.

However, the shelf 100 according to the prior art is not movable. Therefore, a space of a certain size or more must be provided between the shelf 100 and the neighboring shelves so that a user, a moving device, a lift, etc. can move. The space utilization is limited because it must be installed, and there is a problem that the space is not utilized when there is no use such as warehousing and shipment of goods.

Accordingly, the warehouse management system 1 according to the present invention uses the movable shelf 100 . The warehouse management system 1 using a movable shelf according to the present invention is to load and manage goods using the shelf 100 or a loading unit equivalent thereto, and a plurality of storage units 170 for loading and storing goods, the shelf Limiting and guiding the movement of the moving unit 110 provided under the receiving unit 170 so that the 100 is movable, the power supply 130 supplying power to the moving unit 110, and the shelf 100 a guide unit 150 , the moving unit 110 , and a communication unit 190 connecting the guide unit 150 and a user, and the moving unit 110 , the power supply unit 130 , the guide unit 150 , and the communication unit 190 . ) includes a control unit 300 for controlling the.

Of course, the communication unit 190 and the control unit 300 are not interpreted as being limited to the term, and can be operated simultaneously or used interchangeably when necessary, and can be changed or added to various configurations that can transmit, receive, and command information. can

The shelf 100 according to the present invention has a movable part 110 to be movable, and the movable part 110 includes everything that provides the effect of movement without limitation in its shape or configuration. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 2 or the like, the lathe may be moved using a wheel (wheel, 111), a belt 113, and a motor 131 provided on the bottom surface of the lathe 100, respectively.

That is, the moving unit 110 can be moved through power transmission using two to three wheels 111 on the bottom surface of the shelf 100 and a belt 113 connected to the wheel 111 , and the user You may be able to move by pushing or pulling directly.

Of course, preferably, the motor 131 is provided for the efficient movement of the moving unit 110 and the lathe 100 is moved without a user's motion through the movement of the belt 113 connected to the motor 131 . will be moving

In addition, various rollers (not shown) may be provided for power transmission and driving, and all configurations such as a link structure, a chain, and a wire may be changed or added to move the shelf 100 .

3 is an enlarged view of the above-described moving part 110, two wheels or wheels 111 on the bottom surface of each shelf 100, and a belt 113 connecting the wheel 111 to a power source, and A driving unit, such as a motor 131 for rotating the wheel 111 connected to the belt 113 is provided.

In this case, the rotation speed of the motor 131 may be differentially progressed according to a user's selection control or a preset standard. That is, by controlling the rotation speed of the motor 131, the shelf 100 can be moved to suit the nature, type, size of the warehouse, environment, etc. of the loaded goods.

The wheel 111 may be made of a material having physical properties of a predetermined size or more to withstand the load of the shelf 100 and the loaded articles, and when necessary, a separate to withstand the load of the shelf 100 and buffer the impact A buffer portion of the may be provided.

For example, by providing an elastic body such as a spring to the moving unit 110 as the buffer unit, it is possible to facilitate movement of the shelf and reduce the impact applied to the shelf 100 and the warehouse floor.

In addition, various structures such as idler pulleys, sprockets, camshafts, and hinges may be applied for efficient driving and operation of the moving unit 110, and if necessary, the type of the shelf 100 and the type of load, the warehouse It can be appropriately selected and changed according to the environment, etc.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the shelf 100 of the warehouse management system 1 according to the present invention is provided with a guide unit 150 . The guide part 150 is provided to be spaced apart from the shelf 100 by a predetermined distance to limit the movement range of the shelf 100 , and allows the shelf 100 to move within the guide part 150 .

That is, the guide unit 150 limits the movement range of the shelf 100 to prevent shocks and accidents caused by the unexpected movement of the shelf 100 and to predict the movement, and if necessary, the guide By using the unit 150, the shelf 100 can be moved only within a certain range.

The guide part 150 and the shelf 100 may be provided in contact with or close to each other if necessary, but are preferably provided to be spaced apart by a predetermined size as shown in FIG. 4 . Accordingly, the shelf 100 is moved within the range of the guide part 150 flexibly.

To this end, a spacer (not shown) for spaced apart or a connecting part (not shown) for connection or fastening may be further provided between the guide part 150 and the shelf 100 .

In addition, the guide unit 150 or the shelf 100 further includes one or more sensor units 120 to detect the movement of the shelf 100 by the sensor unit 120 and to detect the movement of the shelf 100 and the shelf 100 and the guide. The distance between the units 150 may be sensed, and the moving unit 110 may be driven according to the sensed information to guide the movement of the shelf 100 .

The sensor unit 120 refers to all the various means capable of detecting movement or displacement of an object, such as a position, a motion detection sensor, an infrared measurement sensor, and a laser displacement detection sensor, and the measured value of the sensor unit 120 will be described later. Communication with the user is possible through the communication unit 190 or the control unit 300, and can be processed and utilized as a database.

In addition, the size, length, and position of the guide unit 150 may be changed or adjusted by a user's selection, and the shelf 100 may be moved appropriately according to the changed guide unit 150 . That is, in order to determine and select the moving range or moving speed of the shelf 100 , the guide unit 150 may be changed or modified.

The user controls the mobile unit 110 and the guide unit 150 using the portable terminal 330, but if necessary, any of the local area networks such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Beacon, Bluetooth and mobile communication networks such as 3G, 4G, and 5G More than one may be used, thereby determining the effective movement of the shelf 100 .

In addition, it can be controlled from a long distance using various communication means in addition to the local area network, and the data transmitted and received with the user can be stored, processed, and utilized using deep learning and artificial intelligence technology.

Therefore, by using the data collected as above, the movement or change of the shelf can be predicted, accidents or problems that may occur in the future can be predicted, and related information can be provided and alarmed to users, peripheral devices and peripheral devices when necessary. .

5 is a block diagram of a warehouse management system 1 using a movable shelf according to the present invention. As illustrated, the user may directly or indirectly control and confirm the movement of the shelf 100 , and information on this may be stored in a separate server 310 .

As shown in FIG. 5 , the movable shelf 100 according to the present invention includes a storage unit 170 for accommodating articles, a moving unit 110 provided in the receiving unit 170 , and power supply to the moving unit 110 . A power supply unit 130 that supplies It will include a communication unit (190). In addition, the warehouse management system 1 is operated by providing the control unit 300 including the separate server 310 , the terminal 330 , and the database 350 .

The warehouse management system 1 and the movable shelf 100 according to the present invention may further include an alarm unit (not shown) and a safety unit (not shown). The alarm unit may notify the user's proximity or movement of the shelf 100 through visual and auditory stimulation. That is, the sensing data of the sensor unit 120 or an alarm means for selectively evoking the user's surroundings when necessary.

In addition, the safety part is a means for protecting and maintaining articles falling or departing from the shelf 100, for example, when the shelf moves, a separate member or a locking part (not shown) extending from the shelf. is provided to protect the falling items.

In addition, in order to prevent a safety accident due to the movement of the shelf 100, a stopper (not shown) for limiting the movement speed of the shelf, limiting the movement range, and, if necessary, reducing or stopping the speed may be further provided. The stopper may be provided on the wheel (wheel) or, in some cases, may be provided on the bottom surface of the shelf, a motor, a belt, or the like.

The sensor unit 120 may detect a user's approach to help the user and allow the shelf 100 closest to the sensed user to be opened, respectively, and if necessary, measure the movement speed of the shelf and set a preset The stopper may be operated to automatically stop or decelerate when the value is greater than the value.

4 and 6 are diagrams showing the movement state of the shelf by the user's use. As shown, the shelf the user wants to use can be opened and used to secure additional space that was not previously used. That is, when not in use, the shelf is kept in close contact with the warehouse to have free space, and only when in use, the shelf is moved and used.

As shown, the shelves 100 are located in close contact when not in use, and are spaced apart by a certain size or more when in use. Also, when the shelf 100 is in close contact, the position of the shelf may be fixed by providing additional fastening means.

The electromagnet is a temporary magnet (excerpt from the Korean dictionary) that becomes magnetized when current flows and returns to its original state when current is cut off. It is possible to obtain or lose magnetism and obtain the effect of moving the wheel or the like by using the attractive and repulsive forces.

The present invention described above is not limited by the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and simple substitutions, modifications and changes within the technical spirit of the present invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The warehouse management system according to the present invention can be used in a warehouse management system that can efficiently use a warehouse space and efficiently manage loading and storage of goods by using a movable shelf.

1: Warehouse management system using a movable shelf
100: shelf (loading unit) 110: moving unit
111: wheel (wheel) 113: belt
120: sensor unit 130: power unit
131: motor 150: guide part
170: receiving unit 190: communication unit
300: control unit 310: server
330: terminal 350: D/B

Claims (8)

In the warehouse management system for managing goods using a shelf (rack, shelf),
a plurality of accommodating units provided on the shelf to load and store articles;
a moving part provided under the receiving part so that the shelf is movable;
a power supply unit for supplying power to the moving unit;
a guide unit for limiting and guiding the movement of the shelf;
a communication unit connecting the moving unit and the guide unit to the user; and
a control unit for controlling the moving unit, the power supply unit, the guide unit, and the communication unit; includes,
The moving part is provided on the bottom surface of the plurality of shelves, respectively, and moves the shelf using a wheel (wheel), a belt and a motor, and the guide part is a closed loop on the ground to limit the movement range of the shelf. It is formed to be spaced apart so that the shelf moves within the guide part, and it further includes one or more sensor parts to sense the movement of the shelf by the sensor part and drive the moving part to guide the movement of the shelf. warehouse management system.
According to claim 1,
The moving unit transfers the rotational drive of the motor to the belt wheel, and the rotational speed of the motor is differentially progressed according to a user's selection control or a preset standard.
delete The method of claim 1,
The sensor unit detects the movement of the shelf by using one or more of an infrared sensor, a displacement sensor, a position sensor, and a laser displacement sensor, and the guide unit is changed in size, length, and position according to a user's selection, and the changed guide Warehouse management system, characterized in that the shelf is moved appropriately according to the portion.
According to claim 1,
The user controls the mobile unit and the guide unit using a portable terminal, but if necessary, uses one of local area networks such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Beacon, Bluetooth, and mobile communication networks, and deep learning so that data transmitted and received with the user is stored, processed, and utilized And a warehouse management system characterized in that it is utilized using artificial intelligence technology.
The method of claim 1,
It further includes an alarm unit and a safety unit,
The alarm unit alarms the user's proximity or movement of the shelf through visual and auditory stimulation, and the safety unit extends from the shelf when the shelf moves to protect the items falling or departing from the shelf. A warehouse management system, characterized in that it is provided as a separate member or locking part.
The method of claim 1,
The sensor unit detects the user's approach, opens the shelves closest to the sensed user, respectively, and, if necessary, measures the movement speed of the shelf and further includes a stopper to automatically stop or decelerate if it is greater than a preset value Warehouse management system characterized by.
The method of claim 1,
The warehouse management system, characterized in that the shelves are located in close contact when not in use, are spaced apart by a certain size or more when in use, and when the shelves are in close contact, an additional fastening means is provided to fix the position of the shelf.

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