Scattered-to-set operation method and system and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a scatter-to-set operation method and system and a storage medium, and automation of scatter-to-set operation is realized. The method comprises the following steps: determining a scatter-to-set operation area, setting a virtual storage yard in TOS for the scatter-to-set operation area, and fixing IGV parking spaces adjacent to the scatter-to-set operation area as scatter-to-set operation positions; the freight station generates a box moving application, and the application is sent to the scheduling system; the dispatching system receives the container moving instruction and assigns the IGV to a storage yard to collect empty containers; the IGV transports the empty container to a bulk-to-container operation station and feeds back to the TOS; the reach stacker implements a container moving and getting-off instruction, the empty containers are placed in a scattered-to-concentrated operation area, and boxing operation is carried out; boxing and tallying are confirmed; applying to the TOS for returning to the yard and moving the container, wherein the destination position of returning to the yard is a specified yard position; and the reach stacker implements a container moving and loading instruction, and the container is hoisted to the IGV and transported to a target position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of automated terminal management, and in particular to a bulk-to-container operation method, system and storage medium. Background Art

[0002] The "bulk-to-container" model for bulk commodities has gradually been widely used in China. It can reduce logistics and transportation costs, improve transportation efficiency, increase transportation safety and ensure the quality of goods. It is also conducive to reducing the impact on the environment and conforms to the green and low-carbon concept of modern logistics development. It has become a mainstream mode of transportation. Therefore, the "bulk-to-container" model for bulk commodities is imperative in the development of multimodal transport.

[0003] At present, the traditional terminal bulk-to-container operation plan is that barges carry bulk cargo to the terminal, unload it through shore gantry cranes (referred to as "gantry cranes"), and then manned container trucks carry empty containers to the rear of the gantry cranes. Forklifts load bulk cargo into containers in batches, and front loaders lift the loaded containers onto container trucks, and then return to the external container truck operation interaction area. If this plan is implemented in an automated terminal, it will inevitably cause acclimatization problems. In the closed automated operation area, manned mobile equipment cannot enter, and IGV (("Intelligent Guided Vehicle for Horizontal Transport")) cannot enter the manned operation area. Therefore, in order to realize the above operation plan, it is necessary to set up fixed bulk-to-container operation restricted areas and manned container truck driving restricted areas in the automated area. The manned container truck driving restricted areas will occupy the original IGV driving lanes for a long time, which will inevitably have a greater impact on the traffic in the automated operation area. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to overcome at least one defect of the above-mentioned prior art and provide a method, system and storage medium for scattered-to-collective operation to realize the automation of scattered-to-collective operation.

[0005] In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for converting scattered data to concentrated data, the method comprising:

[0006] Determine a bulk-to-container operation area, set a virtual yard for the bulk-to-container operation area in TOS, and fix the IGV parking space adjacent to the bulk-to-container operation area as a bulk-to-container operation space;

[0007] The freight station generates a container transfer application, which is sent to the dispatching system;

[0008] The dispatching system receives the container transfer instruction and assigns the IGV to the yard to collect the empty container;

[0009] IGV transports the empty container to the bulk-to-container operation position and provides feedback to TOS;

[0010] The reach stacker implements the instruction to move the empty container off the vehicle and places the empty container in the bulk-to-container operation area for packing.

[0011] Confirm packing and tallying;

[0012] Apply to TOS for return to yard for container transfer, where the return destination is the designated yard location;

[0013] The reach stacker implements the instruction to move the container onto the vehicle, lifts the container onto the IGV and transports it to the destination.

[0014] Another aspect provides a system for converting scattered objects into assembled objects, the system comprising:

[0015] Bulk-to-container operation area, the bulk-to-container operation area is distributed in a specific area of ​​the bulk cargo barge area;

[0016] A scattered-to-assemble operation position, wherein the scattered-to-assemble operation position is arranged at an IGV parking position adjacent to the scattered-to-assemble operation area;

[0017] Freight station, which is used to process container transfer applications;

[0018] TOS, the TOS includes a dispatching system and a vehicle management system, and is used to control the automated implementation of the bulk-to-concentrated operation;

[0019] The vehicle-mounted data terminal interacts with the front loaders to assist in the execution of bulk-to-concentrated operations.

[0020] On the other hand, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein the computer-readable storage medium comprises instructions, and when the instructions are executed, the computer is caused to execute the scattered-to-collected operation method.

[0021] The technical effects produced by the present invention include:

[0022] 1. It provides a new operation mode for automated terminals to carry out bulk-to-container operations, fully utilizes the automated equipment and systems of automated terminals, effectively utilizes terminal resources, and improves terminal efficiency.

[0023] 2. It is highly replicable and can be reused in other automated terminals without changing the existing systems and business processes of the terminal.

[0024] 3. Reduce costs and provide quality services. The terminal system coordinates idle resources to carry out container handling, avoiding the need to rent additional container trucks and drivers. This improves the efficiency of bulk-to-container conversion and provides customers with better services.

[0025] 4. It provides new ideas for the expansion of other special businesses for automated terminals, breaking the limitation that IGV can only perform automated operations with large port machinery equipment such as quay cranes, rail cranes, and gantry cranes, allowing more flexible port machinery equipment such as mobile cranes to participate in automated operations, providing new ideas for automated terminals to participate in more special businesses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 The present invention is a flow chart of a scattered-to-collective operation method.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a scattered-to-collective operation area of ​​the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a scattered-to-collective operation of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a scattered-to-collected operation system of the present invention.

[0030] The accompanying drawings of the present invention are marked as follows: 1: gantry crane; 2: scattered-to-collection operation area; 3: scattered-to-collection operation position; 4: vehicle-mounted data terminal; 5: freight station; 6: TOS; 7: dispatching system; 8: vehicle control system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The drawings of the present invention are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the following embodiments, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product; it is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted.

[0032] This application provides an embodiment, such as Figure 1 , a scattered-to-collective operation method, the method comprising:

[0033] S100: Determine a bulk-to-container operation area 2, set a virtual yard for the bulk-to-container operation area 2 in TOS6, and fix the IGV parking space adjacent to the bulk-to-container operation area 2 as a bulk-to-container operation space 3;

[0034] S102: The freight station 5 generates a container transfer application, and the application is sent to the dispatching system 7;

[0035] S104: The dispatching system 7 receives the container transfer instruction and assigns the IGV to the yard to collect the empty container;

[0036] S106: IGV transports the empty container to bulk-to-container operation position 3 and provides feedback to TOS6;

[0037] S108: The reach stacker executes the instruction to move the empty container off the vehicle, places the empty container in the bulk-to-container operation area 2, and performs the container loading operation;

[0038] S110: Confirm the packing and tallying;

[0039] S112: Apply to TOS6 for returning the container to the yard, where the destination of the return is the designated yard location;

[0040] S114: The reach stacker executes the instruction to move the container onto the vehicle, loads the container onto the IGV and transports it to the destination.

[0041] At existing terminals, bulk cargo transportation is an important part of terminal operations. Bulk cargo is transported to the terminal by ship, and then the goods are unloaded to the designated location and packed. This process is mainly completed by manual scheduling. With the automation of the terminal, the entire terminal operation area will be included in the scope of automation. In the bulk-to-container operation, empty containers are mainly transported by human container trucks for packing, which are operated by forklifts or front loaders. This operation is not automated, and human container trucks and IGVs are prone to mutual interference. In this embodiment, Figure 2 In the existing wharf area, the wharf area commonly used for bulk cargo loading and unloading is determined as the bulk-to-container operation area, and an IGV parking space adjacent to this area is fixed as the bulk-to-container operation position 3, which is specially used to transport IGVs for bulk-to-container operations, providing a basis for realizing bulk-to-container automation.

[0042] Preferably, the junction of the bulk-to-container operation area 2 and the automated operation area is isolated by warning objects, such as placing ice cream cones or fences, and the bulk-to-container operation area 2 is set as a no-go zone in the automated monitoring system. The bulk-to-container operation area is adjacent to the terminal's automated operation area, where the driving sections of human container trucks and IGVs may intersect. The two are isolated. First, the regional location of the bulk-to-container operation area 2 is confirmed, that is, the bulk-to-container operation area 2 cannot exceed this range. Secondly, it is also to prevent IGVs or human container trucks for other operation tasks from entering this area. In terms of TOS6, after setting the no-go zone, other transport vehicles will not enter the bulk-to-container operation area 2.

[0043] In some embodiments, the scattered-to-assembled operation position 3 includes one or more positions distributed around the scattered-to-assembled operation area 2. According to the actual environment of the scattered-to-assembled operation area 2, different scattered-to-assembled operation positions 3 can be set around to facilitate the scattered-to-assembled operation.

[0044] When there is a task of converting bulk to container, the freight station 5 generates a container transfer application in this embodiment, including:

[0045] The freight station 5 handles the entrustment of the packing operation and confirms the packing plan at TOS6;

[0046] The yard obtains the activation container transfer instruction at TOS6, and the container transfer instruction can be executed in full or in batches.

[0047] Among them, the container loading entrustment includes the entruster's information, operation method, and required container information. Entrustments can be added and deleted, and can be displayed by container number or by number of containers. The container loading plan includes the required empty container model, quantity, and transportation plan confirmed according to the entrustment information. After the processing is completed, the yard obtains the instruction to activate the container transfer from TOS6. The instruction can be executed all at once or in batches according to the processed container loading plan. Factors that need to be considered include the overall quantity of bulk cargo and the load of the existing TOS6.

[0048] When the container is transferred, the dispatching system 7 assigns an idle IGV to the yard to collect the container. The usage of IGVs and containers in the entire terminal resources can reflect the utilization rate of the terminal resources, that is, the idle IGVs and idle containers are fully called. In the prior art, the empty containers for bulk-to-container conversion are not automatically dispatched, and the empty containers of the terminal are transported to the bulk-to-container operation position 3 by manual operation, or the empty containers are transported to the bulk-to-container operation position 3 by a driver driving a vehicle from outside the terminal. In this way, the existing resources of the terminal are wasted, and the automated operation of the terminal is interfered with.

[0049] In this embodiment, a method for collecting an empty container is provided, comprising:

[0050] Obtain empty container resources in the yard from TOS6, and the empty container is matched with the container transfer application generated by the freight station 5, and the matching information includes container specifications, quantity, and distance from the bulk-to-container operation area 2;

[0051] The dispatching system 7 dispatches idle IGVs, and then the vehicle control system 8 controls the IGVs to go to the yard where the empty containers are located to collect the containers.

[0052] When the IGV transports the empty container to the bulk-to-container operation position 3, it notifies TOS6 that it has arrived at the bulk-to-container operation position 3. The vehicle-mounted data terminal 4 in the bulk-to-container operation area 2 learns from TOS6 that the IGV has arrived at the bulk-to-container operation position 3. The reach stacker obtains this information from the vehicle-mounted data terminal 4, performs the container unloading task, and lifts the empty container to place it in the bulk-to-container operation area 2, and arranges for bulk cargo packing.

[0053] In this embodiment, the IGV transports the empty container to the bulk-to-container operation position 3 and returns the empty container to the bulk-to-container operation position 3, and the return operation task includes:

[0054] The TOS6 activates the box transfer instruction;

[0055] Dispatching the IGV to go to the scattered-to-assemble operation position 3;

[0056] The reach stacker obtains IGV information through the vehicle-mounted data terminal 4;

[0057] The vehicle-mounted data terminal 4 locks the IGV and performs the operation of moving the box off the vehicle;

[0058] After the box transfer operation is completed, the vehicle-mounted data terminal 4 confirms and unlocks the IGV;

[0059] The IGV moves down to leave.

[0060] After completing the packing operation, the tally clerk confirms the packing and tallying through the handheld terminal, specifies the location for returning the container, and generates an application for returning and moving the container.

[0061] In this embodiment, a virtual yard is added to the bulk-to-consumer operation area in TOS6, and the destination of all bulk-to-consumer goods is uniformly set to this virtual yard, thereby realizing a closed loop of bulk-to-consumer automated operations.

[0062] Preferably, the virtual storage yard includes:

[0063] A virtual yard is added to the bulk-to-pack operation area in TOS6. The virtual yard is used to identify the destination location of the bulk-to-pack operation area. The virtual yard is only valid in the bulk-to-pack operation.

[0064] In some embodiments, Figure 3 This application mentions that the automated scattered-to-collective operation process is as follows: on-site personnel arrange a temporary scattered-to-collective operation area, and simply isolate the operation area from the automated operation area. At the same time, the corresponding scattered-to-collective temporary operation restricted area is marked on the automated monitoring system.

[0065] The terminal gantry crane 1 unloads the bulk cargo ship and unloads the bulk cargo to the rear area of ​​the gantry crane 1. After the unloading is completed, forklifts and reach cranes are arranged to transport the bulk cargo to the temporary operation area for container conversion.

[0066] The salesperson at freight station 5 handles the entrustment of packing operation, confirms the packing plan and generates the application for moving the container in TOS6.

[0067] The yard planner activates the container transfer instruction in TOS6.

[0068] The central control operator sends the box transfer instruction on the box transfer task monitoring interface to enter the automated operation stage.

[0069] After receiving the container transfer instruction, the dispatching system 7 automatically coordinates and assigns idle IGVs to the designated yard to receive the containers.

[0070] After IGV receives the box, it goes to the bulk conversion operation position 3 to deliver the box.

[0071] After IGV arrives at the scattered-to-assemble operation position 3, it sends arrival information to TOS6.

[0072] After the front loader driver learns of the arrival of the IGV through the vehicle-mounted data terminal 4, he clicks on the VMT to lock the IGV, and then moves the container off the vehicle, places the container in the temporary bulk-to-container operation area, and carries out the packing operation.

[0073] After completing the box transfer operation, the front loader driver clicks on the vehicle-mounted data terminal 4 to confirm the box transfer and unlocks the IGV. After the release, the IGV moves down and leaves.

[0074] After completing the packing operation, the tally clerk confirms the packing and tallying through the handheld terminal, specifies the container to be returned to the yard, and generates an application for returning to the yard and moving the container.

[0075] The yard planner activates the container transfer instruction in TOS6.

[0076] The central control operator sends the box transfer return instruction on the box transfer task monitoring interface and enters the automated operation stage.

[0077] After receiving the instruction to move the boxes back to the site, the dispatching system 7 automatically coordinates and assigns idle IGVs to the bulk-to-collection operation position to receive the boxes.

[0078] After IGV arrives at the scattered-to-assemble operation position 3, it sends arrival information to TOS6.

[0079] After the reach loader driver learns of the arrival of the IGV through the vehicle-mounted data terminal 4, he clicks on the vehicle-mounted data terminal 4 to lock the IGV, and then performs the operation of moving the container onto the vehicle, and hoists the container onto the IGV.

[0080] After completing the operation of moving the container onto the vehicle, the reach loader driver clicks on the vehicle data terminal 4 to confirm the moving of the container and unlocks the IGV. After the release, the IGV goes to the yard to deliver the container.

[0081] After the IGV arrives at the designated location in the automated operation area, the automated rail crane collects the container and releases the IGV, completing the entire packing process.

[0082] In some embodiments, Figure 4 The present application also includes a scattered-to-collected operation system, the system comprising:

[0083] Bulk-to-container operation area 2, the bulk-to-container operation area 2 is distributed in a specific area of ​​the bulk cargo barge area;

[0084] A scattered-to-assemble operation position 3, wherein the scattered-to-assemble operation position 3 is arranged at an IGV parking position adjacent to the scattered-to-assemble operation area 2;

[0085] Freight station 5, the freight station 5 is used to handle container transfer applications;

[0086] TOS6, the TOS6 includes a dispatching system 7 and a vehicle management system 8, which are used to control the automated implementation of the bulk-to-collection operation;

[0087] The vehicle-mounted data terminal 4 interacts with the front loaders to assist in the execution of bulk-to-concentrate operations.

[0088] Preferably, the system further comprises:

[0089] Freight Station 5 initiates the entrustment of the packing operation and confirms the packing plan;

[0090] TOS6 activates the box transfer instruction and sends the box transfer instruction;

[0091] The dispatching system 7 generates a dispatching task, and controls the IGV to go to the bulk-to-assembly operation position 3 and return to the yard from the bulk-to-assembly operation position 3 through the vehicle management system;

[0092] The vehicle-mounted data terminal 4 confirms the completion of the IGV operation, and unlocks and locks the IGV.

[0093] In some embodiments, the present application also includes a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium includes instructions, and when the instructions are executed, the computer performs the scattered-to-collected operation method.

[0094] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the technical solution of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the specific implementation methods of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the claims of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for converting scattered data into concentrated data, characterized in that: The method comprises: Determine a bulk-to-container operation area, set a virtual yard for the bulk-to-container operation area in TOS, and fix the IGV parking space adjacent to the bulk-to-container operation area as a bulk-to-container operation space; The freight station generates a container transfer application, which is sent to the dispatching system; The dispatching system receives the container transfer instruction and assigns the IGV to the yard to collect the empty container; IGV transports the empty container to the bulk-to-container operation position and provides feedback to TOS; The reach stacker implements the instruction to move the empty container off the vehicle and places the empty container in the bulk-to-container operation area for packing. Confirm packing and tallying; Apply to TOS for return to yard for container transfer, where the return destination is the designated yard location; The reach stacker implements the instruction to move the container onto the vehicle, lifts the container onto the IGV and transports it to the destination.

2. A method for converting scattered data into collected data according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scattered-to-collection operation area is separated from the automated operation area by warning objects, and the scattered-to-collection operation area is set as a no-entry zone in the automated monitoring system.

3. The method for converting scattered data into collected data according to claim 1, characterized in that: The freight station generates a container transfer application including: The freight station handles the entrustment of the packing operation and confirms the packing plan at TOS; The yard obtains the activation container transfer instruction from TOS, and the container transfer instruction can be executed in full or in batches.

4. A method for converting scattered to collected data according to claim 3, characterized in that: The empty container receiving includes: Acquire empty container resources in the yard from TOS, and match the empty container with the container transfer application generated by the freight station. The matching information includes container specifications, quantity, and distance from the bulk-to-container operation area; The dispatching system dispatches idle IGVs to go to the yard where the empty containers are located to collect the containers.

5. The method for converting scattered data into collected data according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method comprises: The TOS activates the box transfer instruction; Dispatching the IGV to the scattered-to-assemble operation position; The reach stacker obtains IGV information through the vehicle-mounted data terminal; The vehicle-mounted data terminal locks the IGV and performs the box-moving and unloading operation; After the box is moved off the vehicle, the vehicle-mounted data terminal confirms and unlocks the IGV; The IGV moves down to leave.

6. The method for converting scattered data into collected data according to claim 1, characterized in that: The virtual storage yard includes: A virtual yard is added to the scattered-to-assemble operation area in TOS. The virtual yard is used to identify the destination location of the scattered-to-assemble operation area. The virtual yard is only valid in the scattered-to-assemble operation.

7. The method for converting scattered power to concentrated power according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scattered-to-gathered operation positions include one or more, which are distributed around the scattered-to-gathered operation area.

8. A system for converting scattered data into aggregated data, characterized in that: The system comprises: Bulk-to-container operation area, the bulk-to-container operation area is distributed in a specific area of ​​the bulk cargo barge area; A scattered-to-assemble operation position, wherein the scattered-to-assemble operation position is arranged at an IGV parking position adjacent to the scattered-to-assemble operation area; Freight station, which is used to process container transfer applications; TOS, the TOS includes a dispatching system and a vehicle management system, and is used to control the automated implementation of the bulk-to-concentrated operation; The vehicle-mounted data terminal interacts with the front loaders to assist in the execution of bulk-to-concentrated operations.

9. A scattered-to-collected operation system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The system further comprises: The freight station initiates the packing operation commission and confirms the packing plan; TOS activates the box transfer instruction and sends the box transfer instruction; The dispatching system generates a dispatching task, and controls the IGV to go to the bulk-to-collection operation position and return to the yard from the bulk-to-collection operation position through the vehicle management system; The vehicle-mounted data terminal confirms the completion of the IGV operation, and unlocks and locks the IGV.

10. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that: The computer-readable storage medium includes instructions, which, when executed, enable the computer to perform the scattered-to-assemble operation method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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