Express sorting assembly line grouping method and device, medium and equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses an express sorting assembly line grouping method and device, a medium and equipment, and relates to the technical field of express sorting. A grouping function is introduced, when the tray weight or the cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold value, a moving work order is automatically generated, the frequency that a moving worker frequently moves a small number of cargo trays is reduced, the moving frequency of the moving worker is remarkably reduced, and the overall transportation efficiency is improved; when the goods are distributed, the area of the end, close to the express unloader, of the conveying belt is preferentially used, the conveying distance of the goods on an assembly line is reduced through the distribution strategy, and the sorting efficiency is improved; the positions of the trays in groups are displayed, so that moving workers can master the states of the trays to be moved without on-site patrol, and the transportation efficiency is further improved; after all the goods are moved, related data including the average weight, the number, the moving duration and the like of the trays are uploaded, and the data provide powerful support for subsequent logistics optimization and management decision making.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of express sorting technology, and in particular to an express sorting assembly line grouping method, device, medium and equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the logistics industry, market products are constantly updated and changing, and the company's cargo volume has also shown a rapid growth trend, among which e-commerce goods account for an increasing proportion. This change has led to an increase in small-ticket goods, which in turn has reduced the average weight of the operating board. In order to improve its competitiveness in the market, the company has increased its investment in simple and automated assembly lines.

[0003] However, the current assembly line technology has obvious defects: First, the assembly line equipment only performs scanning operations from unloading to parts when unloading, and lacks grouping functions. This means that the mobile personnel may have just moved a pallet with only a small amount of goods and sent to a specific direction (such as Beijing), and the assembly line sorter put a new cargo that is also sent to the same direction on a new pallet. This situation causes the mobile workers to move too frequently, thereby reducing transportation efficiency. Secondly, the assembly line mobile workers can only patrol on site and cannot know the location and status of the pallets to be moved in real time. In addition, the assembly line mobile personnel are bound to the unloading group for operation, but the key indicators such as the number, weight, and moving time of the pallets cannot be accurately calculated when the assembly line is unloading. These defects have jointly led to a decline in logistics transportation efficiency and management accuracy, affecting the company's market competitiveness and customer satisfaction. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the present application is to provide a method, device, medium and equipment for grouping express sorting lines, which can optimize the operation process of the express sorting lines and improve transportation efficiency and management accuracy.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for grouping a courier sorting assembly line, comprising the following steps: Initialize the configuration, bind the card slot number, scanning device ID, and area number corresponding to the assembly line; the areas are pre-divided on both sides of the express sorting assembly line, and each area corresponds to a unique number; Obtain the number of the responsible area input by the sorting operator, and distribute the scanned goods to the pallets of the corresponding area according to the number; goods in different directions are distributed to different pallets; when distributing, the area at the end of the conveyor belt closer to the express unloading truck is given priority; Pallets whose weight or cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold are grouped together, and a moving work order is generated to prompt the moving worker to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area; the grouped pallets are no longer assigned new cargo; the moving work order displays the location of the grouped pallets and records the moving time of each grouped pallet; Obtain the area release instruction of the mobile worker for the grouped pallets, clear the data of the grouped pallets, and re-place new empty pallets in the released area; After receiving the completion instruction of the current sorting operation, all non-empty pallets are grouped and a moving work order is generated to prompt the mobile workers to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area.

[0006] Furthermore, after all the goods of the current sorting operation are moved to the loading dock area, the data generated in the sorting operation is uploaded to the data storage table for storage, and the data includes the average weight, quantity, and moving time of the pallet.

[0007] Furthermore, the numbers of the areas increase clockwise or counterclockwise along the conveyor belt.

[0008] Furthermore, the areas that different sorting operators are responsible for are independent of each other, and goods in the same direction occupy at least one pallet.

[0009] Furthermore, pallets in all areas are uniformly allocated, and goods in the same direction only occupy one pallet.

[0010] Furthermore, when the same scanning device repeatedly scans the same item, the area number to which the item has been assigned is displayed through voice announcement or on the work order details page; When different scanning devices scan the same item repeatedly, the item is reallocated to the pallet corresponding to the last scanning device, and the record of the item in the previous scanning device is cleared.

[0011] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a grouping device for an express sorting assembly line, comprising: Initialization configuration unit, used to bind the card slot number, scanning device identification, and area number corresponding to the assembly line; the areas are pre-divided on both sides of the express sorting assembly line, and each area corresponds to a unique number; The first acquisition unit is used to acquire the number of the responsible area input by the sorting operator, and allocate the scanned goods to the pallets of the corresponding area according to the number; goods in different directions are allocated to different pallets; when allocating, the area at the end of the conveyor belt closer to the express unloading truck is given priority; The first generating unit is used to group pallets whose pallet weight or cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold, and generate a moving work order to prompt the moving worker to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area; the grouped pallets are no longer assigned new cargo; the moving work order displays the location of the grouped pallets and records the moving time of each grouped pallet; The second acquisition unit is used to acquire the area release instruction of the mobile worker for the grouped pallets, clear the data of the grouped pallets, and re-place new empty pallets in the released area; The second generating unit is used to group all non-empty pallets after receiving the completion instruction of the current sorting operation, and generate a moving work order to prompt the mobile worker to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area.

[0012] Furthermore, the device also includes a data uploading unit, which is used to upload the data generated in the sorting operation to the data storage table for storage after all the goods in the current sorting operation are moved to the loading dock area, and the data includes the average weight, quantity, and moving time of the pallet.

[0013] In a third aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a computer storage medium on which a computer program is stored, and when the program is executed by a processor, any express sorting assembly line grouping method as described above is implemented.

[0014] In a fourth aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides a terminal device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein when the processor executes the computer program, it implements any express sorting assembly line grouping method as described above.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: a grouping function is introduced, and when the pallet weight or the cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold, a mobile work order is automatically generated, reducing the number of times mobile workers frequently move a small number of cargo pallets, significantly reducing the movement frequency of mobile workers, and improving overall transportation efficiency; when distributing goods, priority is given to the area at the end of the conveyor belt closer to the express unloading truck. This distribution strategy reduces the transmission distance of goods on the assembly line and improves sorting efficiency; it supports the display of the location of grouped pallets, so that mobile workers can grasp the status of the pallets to be moved without on-site patrols, further improving transportation efficiency; after all the goods are moved, relevant data is uploaded, including the average weight, quantity, moving time, etc. of the pallets. These data provide strong support for subsequent logistics optimization and management decisions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A flow chart of a method for grouping an express delivery sorting line provided in Example 1 of the present application; Figure 2A schematic diagram of the areas divided by an express sorting line provided in Example 1 of the present application; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of an express sorting line grouping device provided in Example 5 of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0018] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the embodiments of the present application provide a method, device, medium and equipment for grouping express sorting lines. It should be noted that the execution subject of the embodiments of the present invention can be a computer or any electronic device with data processing capabilities. For the convenience of description, the following detailed description is given with the electronic device as the execution subject.

[0019] Embodiment 1: like Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 A flow chart of a method for grouping a courier sorting assembly line provided in an embodiment of the present application. The method comprises: Initialize the configuration and bind the card slot number, scanning device ID, and area number corresponding to the assembly line; the areas are pre-divided on both sides of the express sorting assembly line, and each area corresponds to a unique number.

[0020] An express sorting line is set up behind the express unloading truck, and areas are divided on both sides of the express distribution line. In the embodiment of the present application, 10 areas are divided as an example. The actual divided areas can be determined according to the length of the conveyor belt of the assembly line, the amount of goods and the number of sorting operators.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the areas divided by a courier sorting line provided in Example 1 of the present application. The 10 areas are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt, with the area numbers on one side arranged in positive order from left to right (i.e., 1 to 5), and the area numbers on the other side arranged in reverse order from left to right (i.e., 10 to 6).

[0022] When multiple assembly lines are unloading at the same time, the scanning device must upload its own device ID when scanning. The electronic device will bind the scanning device ID with the card position number corresponding to the current assembly line, and can distinguish which assembly line the goods come from based on the device ID. This can avoid the situation where the background mixes the allocation rules of multiple assembly lines when different assembly lines are operating at the same time, resulting in sorting errors.

[0023] The sorting operator obtains the area number entered by the sorting operator and distributes the scanned goods to the pallets in the corresponding area according to the number; goods in different directions are distributed to different pallets; and the area at the end of the conveyor belt that is closer to the express unloading truck is given priority during distribution.

[0024] The sorting operators each input the number of the area they are responsible for. For example, operator A is responsible for areas 1-4, operator B is responsible for areas 5-6, and operator C is responsible for areas 7-10.

[0025] When operator C enters the responsible area, he should select reverse allocation, that is, area 10-7. This is because area 10 is closest to the express unloading truck and should be allocated to area 10 first, which can reduce the operator's walking distance and thus improve the cargo sorting efficiency.

[0026] For example, operator C stands in the unloading area (the end of the conveyor belt that is closer to the express unloading truck) and scans a courier to Beijing. At this time, the pallets in areas 10 to 7 are all empty. The pallet in area 10 is allocated to place the courier to Beijing. After that, operator C places all the courier to Beijing on the pallet in area 10. If the courier is scanned in other directions, it will be allocated in the order of area numbers 9 to 7. If it is allocated in the order of positive sequence 7 to 10, it will be allocated to area 7 first, which will cause operator C to keep going back and forth between the unloading area and area 7, reducing the efficiency of cargo sorting.

[0027] In addition, operator B is responsible for area 5-6. Since the area numbers on the other side are arranged in reverse order from left to right (i.e. Figure 2 The area numbers can be arranged from 10 to 6 in the conveyor belt, which can increase the area numbers clockwise along the conveyor belt. This setting can reduce the walking distance of operator B during the sorting process and improve the efficiency of cargo sorting. Similarly, the area numbers can be increased counterclockwise along the conveyor belt to achieve the same effect.

[0028] The sorting operator can also modify the responsible area. Once the responsible area is modified or the allocation order is changed, the local pallet data of the bar gun will be cleared. Otherwise, the allocation rules before and after the modification will be different, causing sorting confusion.

[0029] Pallets whose weight or cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold are grouped, and a moving work order is generated to prompt the mover to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area; the grouped pallets are no longer assigned new cargo; the moving work order displays the location of the grouped pallets and records the moving time of each grouped pallet.

[0030] For pallets in each area, once the weight exceeds a preset threshold, such as 200 kg, the operator will group the area, which is equivalent to packing the goods in the pallet, that is, the area is locked, which means that the goods scanned later will no longer be assigned to this area. And for the goods on the pallets after grouping in this area, a moving work order is generated to prompt the moving worker to move the grouped goods to the loading dock area.

[0031] In other embodiments, the operator can also make adjustments based on the density of the cargo. For example, the cargo can be grouped when it is stacked to the chest level. This can reduce the occurrence of cargo falling during movement.

[0032] Once a pallet is grouped, it will be occupied, meaning that no more goods can be assigned to it. After the pallet is grouped, scan the last item placed on the pallet, and the scanning device will display the sub-order number and cargo area of ​​all the goods in the group. In this way, you can check whether the cargo areas are completely consistent. If goods sent to other cargo areas are accidentally mixed in, you can find out in time and reallocate new area pallets for the goods.

[0033] Obtain the area release instruction of the mobile worker for the grouped pallets, clear the data of the grouped pallets, and re-place new empty pallets in the released area.

[0034] After the mobile worker starts moving the grouped pallets, he clicks the release button for the grouped entry on the scanning device, which sends a release instruction for the area to the electronic device, and the subsequent scanned goods can be put back into the new pallet in the area.

[0035] If there is no time to put a new pallet in the released area and the areas you are responsible for are not empty, you will be prompted that the pallets in the responsible areas are occupied. Please move the grouped pallets first and place the new pallet.

[0036] After receiving the completion instruction of the current sorting operation, all non-empty pallets are grouped and a moving work order is generated to prompt the mobile workers to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area.

[0037] When all teams report completion, that is, the current batch of express unloading trucks have all been unloaded and the goods have all been sorted, regardless of whether the weight or height of the pallet meets the preset requirements, they must be grouped and a mobile work order must be generated.

[0038] After all the goods in the current sorting operation are moved to the loading dock area, the data generated in the sorting operation is uploaded to the data storage table for storage, such as the average weight, quantity, moving time and other data of the pallets, which can be used by the administrator to analyze the problems in the sorting operation for subsequent adjustments. For example, the average weight of the pallets is lower than the normal value or the number of pallets is significantly higher than the normal value, indicating that the movers have moved ungrouped pallets many times; the moving time of the pallets exceeds the preset time, indicating that the moving efficiency of the movers is low or the number of movers is insufficient.

[0039] Embodiment 2: In the first embodiment, the areas that the operators are responsible for are independent of each other, which means that area 1 that operator A is responsible for and area 5 that operator B is responsible for may have goods in the same direction. This will reduce the utilization rate of regional pallets. When the direction of the goods is complex, it is easy to cause the problem of insufficient number of pallets. At this time, it is necessary to lengthen the assembly line so that more pallets can be placed. However, in reality, the space is limited and cannot accommodate lengthy assembly lines.

[0040] In order to solve this problem, this second embodiment provides the following solution.

[0041] For each assembly line, the number of zones is set. The number of zones can be odd or even, but the pallets in the zones should be placed symmetrically on both sides of the assembly line. When the number of zones is odd, the extra pallet is not subject to this restriction. In this embodiment, the unloading truck is still on the left side of the assembly line conveyor belt, and the zone number is still increased clockwise around the conveyor belt.

[0042] The following description takes the case where the number of regions is an even number 2n as an example.

[0043] When a sorting operator creates a work order for the first time, he can choose the responsible area 1~n or n+1~2n or 1~2n. The responsible area cannot be modified, and the subsequent operators of the same work order cannot modify the responsible area. For example, if the number of areas is 16, if 1~16 is selected when the work order is created for the first time, the subsequent operators of the same work order can only choose 1~16; if 1~8 or 9~16 is selected when the work order is created for the first time, the subsequent operators of the same work order can only choose 1~8 or 9~16.

[0044] If the responsible area selected when creating a work order is 1~n, the goods are recommended to be released in positive sequence; If the responsible area selected when creating a work order is n+1~2n, the goods are recommended to be released in reverse order; If the responsible area selected when creating a work order is 1~2n, it is recommended in the order of 1, 2n, 2, 2n-1, 3, 2n-2...

[0045] In short, the above recommended rules all give priority to the end of the conveyor belt closest to the express unloading truck, which can ensure that the sorting operator puts the goods from front to back when unloading, reducing the total moving distance of the sorting operator and improving sorting efficiency.

[0046] The back-end grouping solution provided in Example 2 is adopted to uniformly allocate pallets in all regions to prevent the occurrence of too many pallets with the same rules (i.e., goods in the same direction are placed in multiple pallets), resulting in insufficient pallet areas on the assembly line and reduced sorting efficiency. When the responsible area is selected as 1~2n when creating a work order, the regional position of the assembly line can be maximized to better cope with the situation where the direction of goods is complicated.

[0047] Embodiment three: The default scenario in Example 2 is that there is enough space on both sides of the assembly line to set up regional pallets. However, in some complex scenarios, the assembly line may only provide space on one side to set up pallets, or there may be obstacles on one side, such as walls, large equipment, etc., making it impossible to make the area range equal to the opposite side.

[0048] In order to solve this problem, the allocation rule may be changed based on the second embodiment.

[0049] For production lines that can only provide one side to set up pallets, assuming that the area numbers are 1~n, only one option is provided when creating a work order, that is, the responsible area is 1~n, and the recommendation rule is still to give priority to the end of the conveyor belt that is closest to the express unloading truck. If the area pallet is set above the production line, it is recommended in positive order; if the area pallet is set below the production line, it is recommended in reverse order.

[0050] In the case where the areas on both sides are of unequal length, assuming that the areas on one side are numbered 1 to 5 and the areas on the other side are numbered 6 to 16, due to obstacles, the operator cannot bypass the end of the assembly line to reach the other side, so two sorting operators are required. When creating a work order, select the responsible areas 1 to 5 and 6 to 16 respectively. The recommended rule is still to give priority to the end of the conveyor belt closest to the express unloading truck.

[0051] Embodiment 4: On the basis of the first to third embodiments, if the same scanning device repeatedly scans the same cargo, the device will announce the assigned pallet number of the cargo by voice, and can also display the assigned pallet number of the cargo again on the work order details page. In this way, it can be clearly known which pallet the cargo that accidentally falls out of the pallet should be placed in, avoiding the phenomenon of missorting the cargo.

[0052] If different scanning devices scan the same item repeatedly, the item will be reallocated to the area that the latter device is responsible for. This is because different scanning devices correspond to different work orders, that is, different allocation rules, so the item can only be reallocated to the pallet corresponding to the last scanning device, and the record of the item in the previous pallet will be cleared, which can prevent the same item from being counted multiple times.

[0053] Embodiment five: like Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 A courier sorting assembly line grouping device provided in Embodiment 5 of the present invention comprises: The initialization configuration unit is used to bind the card slot number, scanning device identification, and area quantity corresponding to the assembly line; the areas are pre-divided on both sides of the express sorting assembly line, and each area corresponds to a unique number.

[0054] The first acquisition unit is used to obtain the number of the responsible area input by the sorting operator, and allocate the scanned goods to the pallet of the corresponding area according to the number; goods in different directions are allocated to different pallets; when allocating, the area at the end of the conveyor belt closer to the express unloading truck is given priority.

[0055] The first generation unit is used to group pallets whose pallet weight or cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold, and generate a moving work order to prompt the mover to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area; the grouped pallets are no longer assigned new cargo; the location of the grouped pallets is displayed on the moving work order, and the moving time of each grouped pallet is recorded.

[0056] The second acquisition unit is used to acquire the area release instruction of the mobile worker for the grouped pallets, clear the data of the grouped pallets, and re-place new empty pallets in the released area.

[0057] The second generating unit is used to group all non-empty pallets after receiving the completion instruction of the current sorting operation, and generate a moving work order to prompt the mobile worker to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area.

[0058] It also includes a data uploading unit, which is used to upload the data generated in the sorting operation to the data storage table for storage after all the goods in the current sorting operation are moved to the loading dock area. The data includes the average weight, quantity, and moving time of the pallet.

[0059] The express sorting assembly line grouping device provided in the fifth embodiment of the present invention may have the same implementation principle and technical effects as any one of the aforementioned method embodiments one to four. For the sake of brief description, for matters not mentioned in the device embodiment, reference may be made to the corresponding contents in any one of the aforementioned method embodiments one to four.

[0060] Embodiment six: An embodiment of the present application also provides a computer storage medium on which a computer program is stored, and when the program is executed by a processor, any of the above-mentioned express sorting assembly line grouping methods is implemented.

[0061] Embodiment seven: An embodiment of the present application also provides a terminal device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor implements any of the above-mentioned express sorting assembly line grouping methods when executing the computer program.

[0062] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the present application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present application. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present application.

Claims

1. A method for grouping express sorting lines, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Initialize the configuration, bind the card slot number, scanning device ID, and area number corresponding to the assembly line; the areas are pre-divided on both sides of the express sorting assembly line, and each area corresponds to a unique number; Obtain the number of the responsible area input by the sorting operator, and distribute the scanned goods to the pallets of the corresponding area according to the number; goods in different directions are distributed to different pallets; when distributing, the area at the end of the conveyor belt closer to the express unloading truck is given priority; Pallets whose weight or cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold are grouped together, and a moving work order is generated to prompt the moving worker to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area; the grouped pallets are no longer assigned new cargo; the moving work order displays the location of the grouped pallets and records the moving time of each grouped pallet; Obtain the area release instruction of the mobile worker for the grouped pallets, clear the data of the grouped pallets, and re-place new empty pallets in the released area; After receiving the completion instruction of the current sorting operation, all non-empty pallets are grouped and a moving work order is generated to prompt the mobile workers to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area.

2. The express sorting line grouping method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After all the goods in the current sorting operation are moved to the loading dock area, the data generated in the sorting operation is uploaded to the data storage table for storage, and the data includes the average weight, quantity, and moving time of the pallet.

3. The express sorting line grouping method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The numbering of the zones increases clockwise or counterclockwise along the conveyor belt.

4. The express sorting line grouping method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Different sorting operators are responsible for independent areas, and goods in the same direction occupy at least one pallet.

5. The express sorting line grouping method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Pallets in all areas are uniformly allocated, and goods in the same direction only occupy one pallet.

6. The express sorting line grouping method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: When the same scanning device scans the same item repeatedly, the area number to which the item has been assigned will be displayed through voice announcement or on the work order details page; When different scanning devices scan the same item repeatedly, the item is reallocated to the pallet corresponding to the last scanning device, and the record of the item in the previous scanning device is cleared.

7. A grouping device for express sorting line, characterized in that: include: Initialize the configuration unit, which is used to bind the card slot number, scanning device identifier, and area quantity corresponding to the pipeline; The areas are pre-divided on both sides of the express sorting line, and each area corresponds to a unique number; The first acquisition unit is used to acquire the number of the responsible area input by the sorting operator, and allocate the scanned goods to the pallets of the corresponding area according to the number; goods in different directions are allocated to different pallets; when allocating, the area at the end of the conveyor belt closer to the express unloading truck is given priority; The first generating unit is used to group pallets whose pallet weight or cargo stacking height reaches a preset threshold, and generate a moving work order to prompt the moving worker to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area; the grouped pallets are no longer assigned new cargo; the moving work order displays the location of the grouped pallets and records the moving time of each grouped pallet; The second acquisition unit is used to acquire the area release instruction of the mobile worker for the grouped pallets, clear the data of the grouped pallets, and re-place new empty pallets in the released area; The second generating unit is used to group all non-empty pallets after receiving the completion instruction of the current sorting operation, and generate a moving work order to prompt the mobile worker to move the grouped pallets to the loading dock area.

8. The express delivery sorting line grouping device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The device also includes a data uploading unit, which is used to upload the data generated in the sorting operation to the data storage table for storage after all the goods in the current sorting operation are moved to the loading dock area, and the data includes the average weight, quantity and moving time of the pallets.

9. A computer storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the program is executed by a processor, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is implemented.

10. A terminal device, comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that: When the processor executes the computer program, the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is implemented.

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