KR20150121276A

KR20150121276A - Warehouse Management Smart Cart in Distribution Place for Intelligent Warehouse Management System

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Publication number: KR20150121276A
Application number: KR1020140045793A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 유효준; 김명철
Original assignee: (주)해진테크
Priority date: 2014-04-17
Filing date: 2014-04-17
Publication date: 2015-10-29

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart cart for warehouse management for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent warehouse network, which not only improves the business process, but also can reduce the management work time and the management cost of the warehouse, It is possible to perform more efficient warehouse management compared to existing ones, such as enabling network construction. It can improve work efficiency, provide user convenience, guide and store carts through signal generation related to inventory and storage Intelligent logistics that can perform all the information processing processes in a cart while preventing the picking errors in advance, such as the quantity and items of each logistics can be precisely picked up. .

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart cart for managing intelligent logistics warehousing networks,

The present invention relates to an intelligent smart cart for efficiently managing a warehouse, and more particularly, to an intelligent smart cart for efficiently managing a warehouse, more specifically, The present invention relates to a warehouse management cart for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent logistics warehouse network capable of performing efficient warehouse management.

According to the data of the National Statistical Office for 2007 ~ 2011, 17,837 companies have been maintained by 2011 from 17,061 in 2008 to 21,967 in the warehousing and transportation related service industry. The number of warehouses is 13,181 to 2009 It has been steadily increasing to more than 20,000 units, but it has sharply decreased to 14,314 units in 2011, and its sales have gradually increased from 13.7 in 2007 to 18.2 in 2011 from 14.7 in 2009.

In view of these statistical data, it can be seen that unnecessary warehouses disappear and become bigger around 2010, and the turnover rate of storage warehouses and the efficiency of storage and shipment are increased. That is, the enlargement of warehouses increases the importance of warehouse management, How much time (from time of order to delivery) to reduce safety inventory, space utilization rate, average inventory period forecast, and safety management have become more important than anything else.

As a result, technology development for efficient operation of warehouse management is urgently required, and a warehouse management system using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) has been introduced and promoted according to the necessity.

In addition, the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system provides a non-contact type recognition system in which a small chip (radio wave identification mark) is attached to various articles to transmit information of objects and surrounding environment information on a radio frequency for processing, And logistics information is verified and confirmed.

However, in the conventional warehouse management system using RFID, an embedded system including a touch monitor is applied to the configuration of a general cart, so that only simple information is searched, and only a simple transportation function is provided, and picking There is a problem that the accuracy is low due to a large number of errors).

On the other hand, in Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2011-0096392 of the prior art document, a receiving unit capable of wireless communication with a server-side transmitting unit; A display unit capable of displaying contents received by the receiving unit; And an RFID antenna, wherein the RFID reader can read the picking box RFID tag of the picking box and the product RFID tag of the picked product to the picking box, thereby shortening the total working time And a cart for a digital picking system capable of remarkably reducing an error rate.

In addition, in Korean Patent No. 10-0801487, a monitor and a keyboard are installed on a top surface of a cart, and a reader, a main computer and a wireless network device for communicating with a database are provided. In the host computer, The RFID middleware is installed in the database so that only the sorted inventory items can be accessed, and the mast having at least one antenna for recognizing the articles to be inventoried loaded on each shelf is provided, A mobile inventory inspection apparatus using an RF ID of an ultra-high frequency band, which is adapted to recognize and inspect an inventory subject merchandise tagged with an RFID tag stored in a storage area, characterized in that the mast having each antenna is moved A moving direction area and both sides corresponding to the respective shelves The passage to be selectively positioned in the area there is disclosed a configuration that facilitates the movement without interference from the off-the-shelf or aisle in a small space.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0096392 (Published on Aug. 30, 2011)

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0801487 (issued on February 12, 2008)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to solve the above problems and to provide a system and a method for improving the business process, The purpose of the present invention is to provide a warehouse management smart cart for logistics for establishing an intelligent logistics warehouse network capable of performing warehouse management.

The present invention enables a logistics search speed to be remarkably reduced through a multi-reading function, enables logistics distribution to be performed simultaneously with an automatic classification function, and provides logistics for building an intelligent logistics warehouse network There is another purpose in providing an on-site warehouse management smart cart.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent logistics warehouse network in which carts can be guided through signal generation or all information processing processes can be performed in carts in connection with inventory and storage.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent logistics warehouse network capable of precisely picking up the quantity and items of each logistics such as preventing a picking error in advance.

In order to achieve the above object, there is provided a smart warehouse management smart cart for a warehouse management system for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to the present invention, comprising: a controller including a power supply device, a local PC, an RFID reader, a multi reader, and a control board; A display unit for recognizing the position and information of the picking object to induce accurate picking, enabling data retrieval and information confirmation, and guiding the storage guide; A receiving portion for receiving a picking object; An RF pole unit equipped with an RF antenna for receiving RFID tag information attached to a picking object; Wherein the power supply unit includes an uninterruptible power supply for supplying AC power and a power supply for supplying operating power to the control unit and the display unit; The local PC is responsible for a control function of processing RFID reading data and an automatic classification function according to leading data, and is equipped with a GUI (Graphic User Interface) program for reading and transmitting leading data; Wherein the multi-reader is provided for multi-reading an RFID, a one-dimensional barcode and a two-dimensional barcode; The display unit includes a touch monitor connected to a local PC and providing output information of the local PC and a GUI screen, a beacon for guiding the accommodation, and a plurality of LED lamps.

Here, the control board may include: an MCU for controlling a plurality of LED lamps and a beacon of a display unit, which is provided for receiving guidance and guidance of each item to be picked up by receiving a control output of the local PC; A switching control circuit controlled by a control output of the MCU and using transistors and photo couplers for switching control for the beacon lamps and the plurality of LED lamps, respectively; As shown in FIG.

Here, the plurality of LED lamps are mounted for each of a plurality of compartmented storage spaces of the storage unit, and the storage position of the picking object is guided and guided by lighting, so that the user can easily be identified.

Here, the RF pawl portion may be configured to adjust the height to be variable and to adjust the mounting position of the RF antenna according to the conditions of the physical field.

According to the present invention, intelligent smart carts are used for managing logistics warehouses, thereby improving business processes as well as reducing logistics warehouse management tasks and time and reducing management costs. In particular, It is possible to perform more efficient warehouse management as compared with the existing one, thereby improving the work efficiency and attaining the usefulness of providing user convenience.

The present invention can reduce the logistics search speed and can distribute the logistics at the same time as the search through the automatic classification function and guide and guide the cart through signal generation in relation to stock and storage, Can be performed in the cart, and it is possible to prevent the picking error in advance, thereby achieving the usefulness of accurately picking up the quantity and items of each logistics.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to an intelligent warehouse management network,
3 is a view illustrating a front portion of a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a connection diagram showing a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics site for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation of a GUI program in a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a schematic view of a control board in a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics field for building an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a warehouse management system using a warehouse management smart cart for a logistics site for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a smart cart 100 for a warehouse management warehouse management for a warehouse management for warehouse management for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 110 on which a caster wheel 111 is mounted, Respectively.

A storage unit 140 having a plurality of partitioned storage spaces for storing articles to be picked is formed on the main body 110. A control unit 120 for implementing a function as an intelligent smart cart is provided on the main body 110, A display unit 130, and an RF pole unit 150 are mounted.

That is, the warehouse management smart cart 100 for the warehouse management according to the embodiment of the present invention can roughly be divided into a control area, a display area, a storage area, and an RFID tag information reception area.

The control unit 120 includes a power supply unit 121, a local PC 122, an RFID reader 123, a multi-reader 124, and a control board 125 as control areas for implementing and controlling functions. .

The power supply unit 121 includes an uninterruptible power supply unit (UPS) 121a for supplying AC power such as a power supply for moving the smart cart 100, And a power supply (SMPS) 121b for supplying a DC power required for the operation of the power supply unit 130. [

Here, the uninterruptible power supply 121a is provided with a control panel for confirming the operation status on its front portion. When the uninterruptible power supply 121a is detached and exposed to the outside of the main body 110, the user can more easily check the operation status of the uninterruptible power supply So that the user can easily control the uninterruptible power supply.

Also, the power supply 121b receives AC power from the uninterruptible power supply 121a and converts and controls the DC power into a DC power, and supplies necessary DC power.

The local PC 122 has a built-in program for handling the RFID reading data and the automatic classification function according to the leading data, and is capable of operating a GUI (Graphic User Interface) screen for inquiring and transmitting the leading data A GUI program is embedded.

5 shows an example of the operation of the GUI program that the local PC 122 has.

The local PC 122 is connected to the touch monitor 131 of the display unit 130 so as to exchange data with each other and is provided to provide a graphic user interface (GUI) for operating a user's screen through graphics.

The local PC 122 is connected to the RFID reader 123 and the multi reader 124 and receives the reading data for the article to be picked out from the local PC 122. The local PC 122 outputs a control output to the control board 125, And a plurality of LED lamps 133. The LED lamps 133 are arranged in a matrix.

The local PC 122 compares the peaking object information with the tag information through the read data input from the RFID interrogator 123 and the multi reader 124 and transmits the peak information to the touch monitor 131 through the touch monitor 131 of the display unit 130 The display information enables the user to prevent peaking errors, which occur most frequently at the logistics site, in advance.

The local PC 122 may be connected to a keyboard and / or mouse, which is an individual input device.

7, the local PC 122 may be connected to the server side through a communication network to transmit and receive various data in real time. Through the logistics warehouse management and DB operation, It is possible to construct a network system such that it can be executed and the inspection can be executed.

The RFID reader 123 is provided to read the RFID tag value attached to each article to be picked and to transmit data to the local PC 122.

The multi-reader 124 is for multi-reading the RFID, the one-dimensional bar code and the two-dimensional bar code of each product to be picked, and is not a direct data input by a user but an RFID And so on. It is used to improve productivity and reduce workload, including cost reduction in warehouse management such as goods in / out.

The control board 125 controls the beacon light 132 and the plurality of LED lamps 133 of the display unit 130 provided for guidance and guidance for storing each article to be picked up by the control output of the local PC 122 And a switching control circuit 125b for selectively controlling the switching of the LED lamps and the warning lamps using transistors and photocouplers, which are controlled by a control output of the MCU 125a, ).

At this time, the control board 125 receives DC power required for driving by the power supply 121b, and performs serial communication with the local PC 122 such as RS232.

The display unit 130 is a display area for recognizing the position and information of the article to be picked to induce accurate picking, enabling data retrieval and information confirmation, and guiding the storage guide. The display unit 130 is connected to the local PC 122 A touch monitor 131 capable of providing output information and a GUI screen of the local PC and capable of touch operation and input by a user, a beacon lamp 132 for guiding the storage of articles to be picked up, and a plurality of LED lamps 133 ).

The touch monitor 131 is disposed on the upper side of the main body 110 so as to provide convenience for user's confirmation and operation and the beacon 132 is positioned at the upper end of the pole of the RF pawl 150 And the plurality of LED lamps 133 are disposed on the sides of the storage unit 140 having a compartment formed on the main body 110 to facilitate user identification.

The light guide lamps 132 are provided on the right and left sides of the pair of left and right poles 151 to be lit according to an optional control output from the control board 125 to guide the smart cart 100 in relation to inventory management and storage .

The plurality of LED lamps 133 are individually matched to each of the compartmented storage spaces of the storage unit 140 and are individually mounted on the control board 125. The control output of the local PC 122 and the optional ON / OFF control by switching.

Accordingly, the receiving position of the article to be picked can be guided and guided, and the user can easily identify it, so that the accurate picking process can be performed and the work and time can be shortened.

Here, the plurality of LED lamps 133 can be mounted using a terminal block, and are installed on both sides of the main body 110.

The receiving part 140 is a receiving area formed on the main body 110, having a plurality of divided receiving spaces for receiving the articles to be picked, and the receiving space can be determined based on the size of the box to be picked.

The storage unit 140 may identify the location determination and classification operation for each article information to be picked by using a plurality of LED lamps installed on both sides of the compartment matching the compartmented storage space.

The RF pawl part 150 is an RFID tag information receiving area for receiving the RFID tag information attached to the article to be picked up. The RFID pawl part 150 includes a pole 151 vertically installed on the main body 110, And an RF antenna 152 for receiving RFID tag information attached to the picking object.

At this time, it is preferable that the poles 151 are installed on the left and right sides of the main body 110 in a pair of two pairs.

Preferably, the pole 151 is configured to be adjustable in height and height so that the mounting position of the RF antenna 152 can be adjusted according to the conditions of a physical field.

Here, the RF antenna 152 is provided with two RF antennas for one pole, and one RF-transmission (Tx) antenna and one reception (Rx) antenna are constituted to constitute one RF antenna for sharing transmission and reception May be preferable.

Meanwhile, a smart cart 100 for a warehouse management for a warehouse for a logistics field for establishing an intelligent warehouse network according to an embodiment of the present invention is designed such that when a user performs management work in a warehouse, various items are identified, It can be operated by.

For example, when power is supplied to the local PC 122, the RFID reader 123 recognizes the RFID tag attached to the article to be picked, transmits the ID of the article to be picked to the local PC 122, 122 generates an event by comparing with an existing shipment list and transmits an On signal of the corresponding LED lamp 133 to the control board 125. The control board 125 turns on the corresponding LED lamp 133, The user recognizes the signal and inputs the barcode of the article to be picked up through the multi reader 124. At this time, the inputted barcode signal checks the item of the article through the local PC 122, The control board 125 inspects the transmitted signal and then turns on / off the corresponding LED lamp 133, and the user inputs a signal of the LED lamp 133 Report The process of receiving / packaging / shipment of the article to be picked is ended and confirmed It can be operated in the form of.

At this time, the local PC 122 compares and examines the tag information and the picking object information and displays it on the touch monitor 131 through the operation of the GUI program, thereby allowing the user to intuitively determine whether the quantity and items of each item are accurately picked And it distributes logistics at the same time as searching for each item through automatic classification function.

Accordingly, since the intelligent smart cart 100 is used for managing the warehouse, it is possible not only to improve the business process, but also to shorten the warehouse management work and time and reduce the management cost. In particular, It is possible to perform more efficient warehouse management than the existing one, thereby improving work efficiency and providing user convenience.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to be illustrative, Substitution can be made, which will be within the technical scope of the present invention.

110: main body 120:
121: Power supply unit 121a: Uninterruptible power supply
121b: Power supply 122: Local PC
123: RFID reader 124: Multi-reader
125: Control board 125a: MCU
125b: switching control circuit 130:
131: touch monitor 132: warning light
133: LED lamp 140:
150: RF pole part 151: Poles
152: RF antenna

Claims

A power supply, a local PC, an RFID reader, a multi-reader, and a control board;
A display unit for recognizing the position and information of the picking object to induce accurate picking, enabling data retrieval and information confirmation, and guiding the storage guide;
A receiving portion for receiving a picking object;
An RF pole unit equipped with an RF antenna for receiving RFID tag information attached to a picking object; And,
Wherein the power supply apparatus includes an uninterruptible power supply for supplying AC power and a power supply for supplying operating power to the controller and the display unit,
The local PC is responsible for a control function for processing RFID reading data and an automatic classification function based on the reading data, and is equipped with a GUI (Graphic User Interface) program for reading and transmitting leading data,
The multi-reader is provided to read RFID, a one-dimensional bar code and a two-dimensional bar code,
Wherein the display unit includes a touch monitor connected to a local PC and providing output information of a local PC and a GUI screen, a beacon for guiding the accommodation, and a plurality of LED lamps. On-site warehouse management smart cart.

The method according to claim 1,
The control board includes:
An MCU for receiving a control output of the local PC and controlling a beacon of a display unit and a plurality of LED lamps,
A switching control circuit controlled by a control output of the MCU and using transistors and photo couplers for switching control for the beacon lamps and the plurality of LED lamps, respectively; Wherein the intelligent logistics warehouse management network intelligent logistics warehouse management smart cart for building an intelligent logistics warehouse network.

The method according to claim 1,
The plurality of LED lamps include:
And a plurality of partitioned storage spaces provided in the storage section for guiding and guiding the storage position in the storage section of the picking object by lighting, thereby facilitating user identification, and a logistics for building an intelligent warehouse network On-site warehouse management smart cart.

The method according to claim 1,
The RF pawl portion includes:
And the height of the RF antenna can be adjusted according to the conditions of the logistics site, so that the mounting position of the RF antenna can be adjusted.