Material storing and taking system and material storing and taking method

Abstract

The material storing and taking system is suitable for storing and taking materials used in the test flight refitting test process of an aircraft, and comprises a task distribution device, a material taking device and a material taking device, the task distribution device simultaneously distributes a material dismounting task and a material mounting task in the test flight test refitting process; and the automatic access device is arranged in a test site, reads the task list from the task distribution device, and temporarily stores the mounting material and the dismounting material. According to the material storing and taking method, the material storing and taking system is used for storing and taking the materials in the test flight modification test. By means of the material storing and taking system and the material storing and taking method, the problem that materials are stacked on site disorderly in the past can be solved, the material storing and taking efficiency is effectively improved, and therefore a test flight refitting test task can be smoothly carried out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a material storage and retrieval system and a material storage and retrieval method, and more particularly to a material storage and retrieval system and a material storage and retrieval method suitable for use in a flight test, modification and testing process of an aircraft. Background Art

[0002] During the flight test modification process of the aircraft, operators usually need to frequently install and remove equipment on the aircraft according to the task outline of the test experiment, and need to replace the equipment before the calibration expires.

[0003] Equipment installation requires picking up materials from the warehouse and installing them on the aircraft, and equipment removal requires returning the removed equipment to the warehouse through the warehouse management system. Therefore, in the specific implementation process, there is a lot of material collection and return work.

[0004] At present, the main methods of receiving / returning materials are still through manual receiving / returning, manual delivery, automatic delivery, etc. Among them, manual delivery and automatic delivery are usually suitable for the production and manufacturing process of batch products, which has a clear daily production plan and a relatively fixed work site.

[0005] Since the flight test and modification test business of aircraft is rather special, the execution of this task usually does not have a separate work cycle and needs to be carried out in conjunction with the work of the main aircraft. In addition, the implementation of the task is often adjusted due to conflicts with the work of the main aircraft, and the daily production plan has a large degree of uncertainty. Moreover, the work location of the flight test and modification task is usually not fixed and generally changes with the movement of the aircraft. In addition, the work location of the flight test and modification task may also be where there is no physical warehouse or is far away from the physical warehouse.

[0006] Therefore, flight test modification tasks usually use the traditional manual collection / return method. The actual operation process is that the implementation personnel go to the warehouse to collect materials and prepare relevant tools according to the operation documents, and then go to the implementation site to carry out the implementation work and return the materials and tools after the operation is completed.

[0007] Conventional distribution methods have certain limitations in the process of aircraft flight test and modification. When starting work early and closing work late every day, people will gather together to collect or return materials, which leads to low efficiency. In addition, when the work cannot be completed on the same day, there is a problem of no temporary storage space for materials and tools, which seriously affects the efficiency of flight test and modification.

[0008] Therefore, how to provide a material access system and material access method that can quickly improve the efficiency of the test modification material collection and return to the warehouse while ensuring the test flight modification work has become a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0009] The present disclosure is made to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, and its purpose is to provide a material storage and retrieval system and a material storage and retrieval method. Through the above-mentioned material storage and retrieval system and material storage and retrieval method, the installation and removal tasks of materials can be efficiently carried out during the flight test modification test.

[0010] In order to achieve the purpose of the present disclosure, there is provided a material storage and retrieval system, which is suitable for performing storage and retrieval operations on materials used in the process of flight test modification and testing of an aircraft. The material storage and retrieval system comprises: a task allocation device, which simultaneously allocates material removal tasks and material installation tasks during the flight test modification and testing process; and an automatic storage and retrieval device, which is arranged at the test site, reads the task list from the task allocation device, and temporarily stores the installation materials and the removal materials.

[0011] According to the structure as described above, through the task allocation device, the allocation of installation tasks and dismantling tasks can be carried out efficiently, thereby improving work efficiency, and through the automatic storage and retrieval device, the materials to be dismantled on site and to be installed can be temporarily stored, forming a buffer zone for the collection and return of materials in the warehouse, which can extend the time of material distribution and return in the warehouse, and also expand the physical space of material storage and retrieval in the warehouse, which can effectively improve the work efficiency of flight test modification tasks.

[0012] Preferably, it further comprises: an on-site material inventory device, which is in information communication with the automatic storage and retrieval device and classifies and records the material information temporarily stored in the automatic storage and retrieval device.

[0013] According to the above-mentioned structure, the on-site material inventory device can effectively classify and record the materials stored at the modification test mission site to facilitate the staff's use, thereby improving the work efficiency of the flight test modification.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes: a warehouse recording device, which is connected to the task allocation device and the automatic storage and retrieval device for information, and can record information on materials waiting to be installed in the installation task and materials removed in the removal task.

[0015] According to the above-mentioned structure, the warehouse recording device can effectively record the information of the removed materials and the materials that have been used, thereby facilitating the modification and testing work.

[0016] Preferably, there are multiple automatic storage and retrieval devices, and they can perform material storage and retrieval operations simultaneously.

[0017] According to the above-mentioned structure, by setting up multiple automatic storage and retrieval devices, the material collection and storage operations can be carried out simultaneously, thereby significantly improving the work efficiency of the flight test modification test tasks.

[0018] Preferably, the automatic access device comprises a personnel identification system, and the personnel identification system is composed of one or both of a camera identification structure and a card number identification structure.

[0019] According to the above-mentioned structure, the safety of materials can be effectively guaranteed through the personnel identification system, thereby ensuring the smooth implementation of the flight test modification task.

[0020] Preferably, the automatic storage and retrieval device comprises a user interactive display screen, and an operator performs information interaction operations with the automatic storage and retrieval device through the user interactive display screen.

[0021] According to the above-mentioned structure, the work efficiency of the operator when taking materials can be effectively improved through the user interactive display screen.

[0022] Preferably, the automatic storage and retrieval device comprises an internal storage space structure, and the internal storage space structure is arranged inside the automatic storage and retrieval device to realize temporary storage of materials.

[0023] According to the above-mentioned structure, the internal storage space structure is used to temporarily store the materials removed from the site and waiting to be installed, which can solve the problem of stacking materials on site in the past, thereby improving the work efficiency of the flight test modification task.

[0024] Preferably, during the material storage and retrieval operation through the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval device, first, the operator selects the identity role through the above-mentioned user interactive display screen, and then verifies the identity information through the above-mentioned personnel identity recognition system. After the identity verification is passed, the operator performs the material storage and retrieval operation relative to the above-mentioned internal storage space structure, and confirms the quantity of materials stored and retrieved on the above-mentioned user interactive display screen. After confirmation, the cabinet door is closed to complete the storage and retrieval operation.

[0025] In addition, the present invention also provides a material storage and retrieval method, which uses the material storage and retrieval system as described above, and includes the following steps: Step 1, through the task allocation device, installation tasks and dismantling tasks are simultaneously allocated to warehouse personnel and operating personnel; Step 2, the above-mentioned warehouse personnel collect corresponding materials from the warehouse and store them in the automatic storage and retrieval device located on site; Step 3, the above-mentioned operating personnel perform aircraft modification and dismantling operations, temporarily store the dismantled materials in the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval device, and collect materials for installation tasks from the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval device; Step 4, through the on-site material inventory device, the material information temporarily stored in the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval device is summarized and sorted, and the above-mentioned warehouse personnel collect the dismantled materials from the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval device and return them to the warehouse.

[0026] According to the structure as described above, through the material access method of the present invention, it is possible to effectively adapt to the business characteristics of flight test modification tasks, such as variable flight test modification sites, varying demands, and two-way interaction of collection / return, so that the installation and dismantling tasks in the flight test modification test process can be carried out efficiently.

[0027] Preferably, a plurality of the automatic storage and retrieval devices are provided, and the warehouse personnel and the operating personnel can simultaneously perform material storage and retrieval operations relative to the automatic storage and retrieval devices. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] With reference to the above purposes, the technical features of the present invention are clearly described in the following technical scheme, and its advantages are obvious from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show preferred embodiments of the present invention by way of example without limiting the scope of the inventive concept.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram showing the working principle of the material storage and retrieval system of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram showing the process flow of the automatic storage and retrieval device in the material storage and retrieval system of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 It is a principle block diagram showing the interactive interface between the warehouse personnel and the operating personnel of the automatic storage and retrieval device in the material storage and retrieval system of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 4A is a diagram showing the operation interface for material storage by a warehouse staff in the material storage and retrieval system of the present invention, Figure 4B The diagram is a diagram showing the operation interface for a worker in the material storage and retrieval system of the present invention to return materials. Explanation of symbols

[0033] 1. Material storage and retrieval system; 11. Task allocation device; 12 Automatic storage and retrieval device; 13 On-site material inventory device; 14. Warehouse recording device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Although the present invention is described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments, it should be appreciated that this description is not intended to limit the present invention to the exemplary embodiments described below. On the contrary, the present invention is intended to cover not only these exemplary embodiments, but also various alternative forms, modifications, equivalent forms and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0036] Below, refer to Figure 1 , the working principle of the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention is explained. Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram showing the working principle of the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention mainly includes a task allocation device 11, an automatic storage and retrieval device 12, an on-site material inventory device 13 and a warehouse recording device 14.

[0038] The task allocation device 11 is used to allocate material removal tasks and material installation tasks to the automatic storage and retrieval device 12 and the warehouse recording device 14 through a computer software system during the flight test modification process.

[0039] The automatic storage and retrieval device 12 is arranged at the flight test modification site, and is used for storing the removed materials in the material removal task, and for taking out the materials waiting to be installed in the material installation task.

[0040] The on-site material inventory device 13 is used to classify and record the material information that has been removed on site but has not yet been returned to the warehouse during the flight test modification process, so that the management personnel can monitor and view it.

[0041] The above-mentioned warehouse recording device 14 is used to record the material information removed and returned to the warehouse in the material removal task and the material information waiting to be installed in the material installation task during the flight test modification process.

[0042] As described above, the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention can effectively adapt to the operation requirements of different sites by modularizing various functions, and has strong flexibility. Moreover, each modular device has a sub-distribution box that can work independently, and a corresponding number of sub-distribution boxes can be arranged according to different site conditions and task amounts, and can be effectively applied to flight test modification tests without fixed sites and fixed planned tasks.

[0043] Next, continue to refer to Figure 1 , the material storage and retrieval method of the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention is explained.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, when the flight test modification task is performed by the material storage and retrieval method of the present invention, the above-mentioned task allocation device 11 sends the installation task instructions in the form of a task list to the warehouse recording device 14 of the warehouse. After receiving the installation task instructions, the warehouse personnel will deliver the materials waiting for installation to the automatic storage and retrieval device 12 in advance. The on-site operators can collect materials from the automatic storage and retrieval device 12 as needed according to the specific installation task plan.

[0045] At the same time, the task allocation device 11 also sends the demolition task instructions in the form of a task order to the automatic storage and retrieval device 12. The automatic storage and retrieval device 12 reads the task order and automatically returns the materials removed in the demolition task to the warehouse through the automatic storage and retrieval device 12. The warehouse staff completes the final return procedure after recording it through the warehouse recording device 14.

[0046] In addition, for materials that have been removed on site but have not been returned to the warehouse in time, the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval device 12 allows the operating personnel to temporarily store the materials to be returned, and automatically counts and verifies the temporarily stored materials through the on-site material inventory device 13, and summarizes and records the relevant information of the temporary storage for random inspection and monitoring by relevant management personnel.

[0047] In the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention, the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval devices 12 are provided in plurality. Through the plurality of automatic storage and retrieval devices 12, task information from the task allocation device 11 and the warehouse recording device 14 can be simultaneously received so as to be used for executing dismantling tasks and installation tasks, thereby significantly improving the work efficiency of flight test modification tasks.

[0048] In addition, the above-mentioned automatic storage and retrieval device 12 is also connected to the on-site material inventory device 13 located on site for information communication, and can temporarily store materials that are removed during the demolition task but have no time to return to the warehouse, and electronically record the temporary storage information, thereby effectively solving the on-site stacking problem caused by the demolished materials not being returned in time.

[0049] Specifically, the automatic access device 12 of the present invention is mainly composed of components such as a camera / card swiping recognition structure, a user interactive display screen, and an internal storage space structure.

[0050] The above-mentioned camera / card swiping recognition structure together constitutes a personnel identity recognition system. The camera recognition structure identifies the identity information of the operator through face recognition, and the card swiping recognition structure identifies the identity information of the operator by swiping an electronic card to the sensing device. The two recognition structures can be combined to enhance the security of the system, or only one of the recognition structures can be used.

[0051] The above-mentioned user interactive display screen is mainly used by operators to operate in order to realize the human-computer interaction interface. Through this interactive system, functions such as confirmation of storage and access material information and triggering of cabinet door switch instructions can be realized.

[0052] The above-mentioned internal storage space structure is arranged inside the automatic storage and retrieval device 12, and is mainly used for realizing temporary storage of materials.

[0053] Below, refer to Figures 2 to 4A and Figure 4B , the specific operation process of the automatic storage and retrieval device 12 of the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention is described.

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram showing the process flow of the automatic storage and retrieval device 12 in the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention.

[0055] First, the automatic access device 12 identifies the identity information of the operator through the personnel identification system, and the operator can verify the identity information through face recognition or card swiping. After the identity information is verified, the operator interacts with the automatic access device 12 through the user interactive display screen, mainly including the confirmation of material information and the opening and closing of the cabinet door.

[0056] After confirming the accessed material information, the automatic access device 12 will automatically generate the material requisition form / return form information, and transmit the information back to the warehouse recording device 14 of the warehouse for information recording.

[0057] As described above, the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention uses an electronically-based material storage and retrieval information confirmation method to automatically generate material receipt and return documents, which can reduce registration errors caused by manual writing and improve the accuracy of information transmission, thereby significantly improving the accuracy of material storage and retrieval information registration.

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3It is a principle block diagram showing the interactive interface between the warehouse personnel and the operating personnel of the automatic storage and retrieval device 12 in the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention.

[0059] When the operator interacts with the automatic access device 12 through the user interaction display screen, first, the operator selects a role on the display screen.

[0060] When performing the dismantling task, the operator selects the role of a warehouse staff. Then, the identity information of the warehouse staff is verified through the personnel identification system. After the verification is passed, the warehouse staff performs the material placement and retraction operations relative to the internal storage space structure of the automatic storage and retrieval device 12. The automatic storage and retrieval device 12 automatically identifies the material change amount in the internal storage space structure and displays the information of the material change amount on the user interactive display screen. The warehouse staff confirms the change amount information on the user interactive display screen and closes the cabinet door of the internal storage space structure after confirming that it is correct.

[0061] When performing the installation task, the operator selects the role as the operator. Then, the identity information of the operator is verified through the personnel identification system. After the verification is passed, the operator performs the material collection and return operation relative to the internal storage space structure of the automatic storage and retrieval device 12. The automatic storage and retrieval device 12 automatically identifies the material change in the internal storage space structure and displays the information of the material change on the user interactive display screen. The operator confirms the change information on the user interactive display screen and closes the cabinet door of the internal storage space structure after confirming that it is correct.

[0062] Specifically, if Figure 4A As shown, after the warehouse personnel receive the outline of the flight test modification task to be implemented, they take out and pack the corresponding materials in the warehouse and prepare to put them into the material storage and retrieval system of the present invention.

[0063] First, the warehouse staff selects a role, and after passing the identity recognition (card swiping or facial recognition), selects the task outline number. Then, according to the material list that pops up on the interactive interface of the user interactive display screen, the number, quantity and other information of the materials to be put in this time are confirmed. After confirmation, the warehouse staff clicks the confirmation button on the interactive interface and closes the cabinet door to complete the final confirmation.

[0064] Similarly, if Figure 4B As shown, after the operating personnel are ready to start implementing the published flight test modification task outline, the collection operation is performed relative to the automatic storage and retrieval device.

[0065] First, the operator selects a role, and after passing the identity recognition (card swiping or facial recognition), selects the task outline number. Then, according to the material list that pops up on the interactive interface of the user interactive display screen, the operator confirms the number, quantity and other information of the materials to be collected this time. After confirmation, the operator clicks the confirmation button on the interactive interface and closes the cabinet door to complete the final confirmation.

[0066] (Technical Effect)

[0067] The material storage and retrieval system and material storage and retrieval method of the present invention are suitable for flight test modification business in non-fixed locations and non-fixed planned tasks, and can significantly improve the material storage and retrieval efficiency in flight test modification tasks.

[0068] According to the material access system and material access method of the present invention, the warehouse personnel can classify and store materials in advance according to the task outline of the flight test modification test, thereby realizing the advance classification, allocation and storage of materials. At the same time, by using the human-computer interaction interface to confirm the use and return of materials, the dependence on the work of the warehouse management personnel can be reduced, thereby significantly improving the work efficiency of the use and return of materials in the flight test modification task.

[0069] In addition, the automatic storage and retrieval device 12 of the material storage and retrieval system 1 of the present invention is internally provided with a temporary storage space, which can temporarily store materials that have been removed on the same day but have not yet been returned to the warehouse or materials that have been taken out on the same day but have not been consumed, thereby achieving better material management and preservation functions, thereby avoiding the situation where materials are stored for a long time in the hands of operators without being used, and can significantly improve the work efficiency of flight test modification tasks.

[0070] Although the structure and working principle of the present invention are described above in combination with the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above examples are only for illustration and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. The present invention can be modified and varied within the spirit of the claims, and these modifications and variations will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material storage and retrieval system (1), suitable for performing storage and retrieval operations on materials used in a test flight modification test process of an aircraft, characterized in that: The material storage and retrieval system (1) comprises: A task allocation device (11), wherein the task allocation device (11) simultaneously allocates material removal tasks and material installation tasks during the flight test modification process; and An automatic storage and retrieval device (12) is arranged at the test site, reads the task list from the task allocation device (11), and temporarily stores the installation materials and the removal materials.

2. The material storage and retrieval system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An on-site material inventory device (13) is connected to the automatic storage and retrieval device (12) for information communication, and classifies and records material information temporarily stored in the automatic storage and retrieval device (12).

3. The material storage and retrieval system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A warehouse recording device (14), the warehouse recording device (14) is in information communication with the task allocation device (11) and the automatic storage and retrieval device (12), and can record information on materials waiting to be installed in an installation task and materials removed in a removal task.

4. The material storage and retrieval system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The automatic storage and retrieval devices (12) are provided in plurality and can perform material storage and retrieval operations simultaneously.

5. The material storage and retrieval system (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The automatic access device (12) comprises a personnel identification system, which is composed of one or both of a camera identification structure and a card number identification structure.

6. The material storage and retrieval system (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The automatic storage and retrieval device (12) comprises a user interactive display screen, and an operator performs information interaction operations with the automatic storage and retrieval device (12) via the user interactive display screen.

7. The material storage and retrieval system (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The automatic storage and retrieval device (12) comprises an internal storage space structure, which is arranged inside the automatic storage and retrieval device (12) and can realize temporary storage of materials.

8. The material storage and retrieval system (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that: During the material storage and retrieval operation by the automatic storage and retrieval device (12), First, the operator selects an identity role through the user interactive display screen, and then verifies the identity information through the personnel identity recognition system. After the identity verification is passed, the operator performs material access operations relative to the internal storage space structure, and confirms the quantity of materials accessed on the user interactive display screen. After confirmation, the cabinet door is closed to complete the access operation.

9. A material storage and retrieval method, the material storage and retrieval method using the material storage and retrieval system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The steps include: Step 1: Allocate installation tasks and dismantling tasks to warehouse personnel and operating personnel through the task allocation device (11); Step 2: The warehouse staff takes the corresponding materials from the warehouse and deposits them into the automatic storage and retrieval device (12) set up on site; Step 3: The operator performs modification and dismantling operations on the aircraft, temporarily stores the dismantled materials in the automatic storage and retrieval device (12), and takes materials for installation tasks from the automatic storage and retrieval device (12); Step 4: The material information temporarily stored in the automatic storage and retrieval device (12) is summarized and sorted through the on-site material inventory device (13), and the warehouse personnel take the removed materials from the automatic storage and retrieval device (12) and return them to the warehouse.

10. The material storage and retrieval method according to claim 9, characterized in that: The automatic storage and retrieval devices (12) are provided in plurality, and the warehouse personnel and the operating personnel can simultaneously perform material storage and retrieval operations relative to the automatic storage and retrieval devices (12).

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