Material distribution system, distribution method and device

Abstract

The invention relates to a material distribution system, a material distribution method and a material distribution device.The material distribution system comprises a visual detection system, a dispatching control system and an automatic guide vehicle, the visual detection system is arranged in a material distribution area, and the visual detection system is in communication connection with the dispatching control system; the dispatching control system is in communication connection with the automatic guide vehicle, the visual detection system is used for detecting material information of the material distribution area and sending the material information to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used for controlling the automatic guide vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information. Material information is automatically detected through the visual detection system and then uploaded to the scheduling control system, the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission are improved, the scheduling control system controls the automatic guide vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information, the overall distribution efficiency and response speed are improved, the material management process is optimized, and the material distribution efficiency is improved. And the use reliability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of material distribution, and in particular to a material distribution system, a material distribution method and a material distribution device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology and the demand for high distribution efficiency, AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) is usually used for material distribution in the field of material distribution. The distribution system dispatches AGV to complete specific material distribution tasks to meet task requirements.

[0003] During the distribution process, when employees determine that materials are missing, they can send a material demand signal to the distribution system. After receiving the material demand signal, the distribution system dispatches the AGV based on the material information and other signals, so that the AGV delivers the materials to the position where the materials are missing.

[0004] However, in actual application scenarios, the distribution system may start up incorrectly or delay starting, resulting in the distribution of materials failing to meet demand. Therefore, the traditional material distribution method has low distribution efficiency and is unreliable to use. Summary of the invention

[0005] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a material distribution system, material distribution method and material distribution device with high distribution efficiency and reliable use in order to address the technical problems of low distribution efficiency and unreliable use of traditional material distribution methods.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a material distribution system, including a visual inspection system, a dispatching control system, and an automatic guided vehicle, wherein the visual inspection system is arranged in a material distribution area, the visual inspection system is communicatively connected to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is communicatively connected to the automatic guided vehicle;

[0007] The visual inspection system is used to detect material information in the material distribution area and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information.

[0008] In one embodiment, the visual inspection system includes a first visual inspection device, which is disposed at a post end in the material distribution area and is communicatively connected to the dispatching control system; the post end is used to consume materials, and the material information includes material consumption information of the post end;

[0009] The first visual detection device is used to detect the material consumption information of the post end and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information of the post end.

[0010] In one embodiment, the dispatch control system is also used to communicate with an order management system;

[0011] The dispatch control system is also used to generate order request information based on the material consumption information at the post end, and feed back the order request information to the order management system.

[0012] In one embodiment, the visual inspection system includes a second visual inspection device, which is arranged on a loop line in the material distribution area and is in communication connection with the dispatching control system; the loop line is used to provide materials to the post end, and the material information includes cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line;

[0013] The second visual inspection device is used to detect cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, the dispatching control system is also used to perform material matching on the received cargo information of the loop line discharge port, and after successful matching, control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area.

[0015] In one embodiment, the dispatch control system includes a warehouse management system and a warehouse control system, the warehouse management system is communicatively connected with the visual inspection system and the warehouse control system, and the warehouse control system is communicatively connected with the automatic guided vehicle;

[0016] The warehouse management system is used to generate a scheduling task after receiving the material information, and send the scheduling task to the warehouse control system. The warehouse control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area based on the scheduling task.

[0017] In one embodiment, the warehouse management system includes a loop warehouse management system and a local warehouse management system, and the loop warehouse management system is communicatively connected with the local warehouse management system;

[0018] The loop warehouse management system and the local warehouse management system are both connected in communication with the visual inspection system, and the local warehouse management system is connected in communication with the warehouse control system.

[0019] In one embodiment, the loop warehouse management system is also used to communicate with an order management system.

[0020] In one embodiment, the scheduling control system further includes a warehouse execution system, and the warehouse execution system is communicatively connected to the warehouse management system.

[0021] In one of the embodiments, a display device is further included, and the display device is communicatively connected to the visual inspection system.

[0022] In a second aspect, the embodiment of the present application further provides a material distribution method, including:

[0023] Acquire material information of a material distribution area; the material information is detected by a visual detection system arranged in the material distribution area;

[0024] The automatic guided vehicle is controlled according to the material information to distribute materials in the material distribution area.

[0025] In one embodiment, the material information includes material consumption information of a workstation, the workstation is located in the material distribution area and is used to consume materials; and controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information includes:

[0026] The automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information at the post end.

[0027] In one embodiment, the method further comprises:

[0028] Order request information is generated based on the material consumption information at the post end, and the order request information is fed back to the order management system.

[0029] In one embodiment, the material information includes cargo information of a loop line outlet of a loop line, and the loop line is used to provide materials to the post end; and controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information includes:

[0030] The automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information of the loop line outlet of the loop line.

[0031] In one embodiment, the method further comprises:

[0032] Carry out material matching on the received cargo information of the loop line outlet;

[0033] After the matching is successful, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute materials in the material distribution area.

[0034] In a third aspect, the present application also provides a material distribution device, including:

[0035] An information acquisition module, used to acquire material information of a material distribution area; the material information is detected by a visual detection system arranged in the material distribution area;

[0036] A distribution control module is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information.

[0037] The above-mentioned material distribution system, material distribution method and material distribution device, the material distribution system includes a visual inspection system, a dispatching control system and an automatic guided vehicle, the visual inspection system is arranged in the material distribution area, the visual inspection system is connected to the dispatching control system in communication, the dispatching control system is connected to the automatic guided vehicle in communication, the visual inspection system is used to detect the material information in the material distribution area and send it to the dispatching control system, the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information. The material information is automatically detected by the visual inspection system and then uploaded to the dispatching control system, which improves the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission, the dispatching control system controls the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information, improves the overall distribution efficiency and response speed, optimizes the material management process, and improves the reliability of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the conventional technology, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0039] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a structural block diagram of a material distribution system in one embodiment;

[0040] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a structural block diagram of a material distribution system in another embodiment;

[0041] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a structural block diagram of a material distribution system in yet another embodiment;

[0042] Figure 4 A schematic flow chart of a scheduling control method in one embodiment;

[0043] Figure 5 is a flow chart of a scheduling control method in another embodiment;

[0044] Figure 6is a flow chart of a scheduling control method in yet another embodiment;

[0045] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a material distribution system in one embodiment;

[0046] Figure 8 A position relationship diagram of a production line, a loop line and a workstation end in one embodiment;

[0047] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a structural block diagram of a scheduling control device in an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] In order to facilitate understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Embodiments of the present application are provided in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

[0050] It can be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. used in the present application can be used in this article to describe various elements, but these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the first element from another element.

[0051] It can be understood that the “connection” in the following embodiments should be understood as “electrical connection”, “communication connection”, etc. if the connected circuits, modules, units, etc. have electrical signals or data transmission between each other.

[0052] It can be understood that “at least one” means one or more, “plurality” means two or more, and “at least part of an element” means part or all of an element.

[0053] When used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "said / the" may also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "include / comprise" or "have" and the like specify the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. At the same time, the term "and / or" used in this specification includes any and all combinations of the relevant listed items.

[0054] The material distribution system provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to distribute materials. For example, it can be used to distribute materials on the production line. After the material distribution system obtains the materials, it can distribute the materials to various positions on the production line so that the materials can be processed at each position to complete the production process. The type of material corresponds to the processing type of each position in the production line. Exemplarily, when the production line is an air-conditioning production line, the processing type of each position may include compressor processing, panel cover processing, capillary processing, fan blade processing, top cover processing and right side panel motor processing, etc., then the required materials and the distributed materials include compressors, panel covers, capillaries, fan blades, top covers, right side panel motors, etc.

[0055] In one embodiment, the present application provides a material distribution system, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a visual inspection system 100, a dispatching control system 200 and an automatic guided vehicle 300. The visual inspection system 100 is set in the material distribution area. The visual inspection system 100 is connected to the dispatching control system 200 for communication, and the dispatching control system 200 is connected to the automatic guided vehicle 300 for communication. The visual inspection system 100 is used to detect the material information in the material distribution area and send it to the dispatching control system 200. The dispatching control system 200 is used to control the automatic guided vehicle 300 to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information. The material information is automatically detected by the visual inspection system 100 and then uploaded to the dispatching control system 200, which improves the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission. The dispatching control system 200 controls the automatic guided vehicle 300 to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information, which improves the overall distribution efficiency and response speed, optimizes the material management process, and improves the reliability of use.

[0056] Among them, the material distribution area includes the material receiving, transportation and material picking areas, and the material distribution process is completed in the material distribution area.

[0057] The visual inspection system 100 is arranged in the material distribution area, and the visual inspection system 100 is connected in communication with the dispatching control system 200, and is used to detect the material information in the material distribution area and send it to the dispatching control system 200. The material information can represent the material status in the material distribution area. For example, the material information can include information such as the type, size, and quantity of the material, which is not limited here.

[0058] It can be understood that the setting position of the visual inspection system 100 in the material distribution area is not unique, and the type of material information detected by the visual inspection system 100 will be different depending on the setting position of the visual inspection system 100 in the material distribution area. For example, if the visual inspection system 100 is set on the production line in the material distribution area, the material information that the visual inspection system 100 can detect is the material information on the production line. Expandably, the number of visual inspection systems 100 is not unique. In the case where the number of visual inspection systems 100 is one, material information in a specific area can be collected to simplify the inspection and subsequent analysis process. In the case where the number of visual inspection systems 100 is multiple, the visual inspection systems 100 can be set at different locations respectively, so that material information at multiple locations can be collected, thereby improving the richness of the material information.

[0059] The type of the visual inspection system 100 is not limited, as long as the material information of the material distribution area can be obtained based on the visual inspection method. Exemplarily, the visual inspection system 100 may include a visible light image detection device, which can obtain material information by collecting visible light images of materials in the material distribution area and analyzing the collected images. The visible light image detection device has a simple detection process and accurate detection results. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the type of the visual inspection system 100 can also be other, as long as those skilled in the art believe that it can be implemented.

[0060] After the visual inspection system 100 detects the material information of the material distribution area, it sends the detected material information to the scheduling control system 200 to facilitate the scheduling control system 200 to execute subsequent steps.

[0061] The dispatching control system 200 can be regarded as a central control system of the material distribution system, and can control the automatic guided vehicle to work according to the received signal. For example, in this embodiment, the dispatching control system 200 is used to control the automatic guided vehicle 300 to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information.

[0062] It can be understood that, according to the different information represented by the material information, the dispatching control system 200 can control the automatic guided vehicle 300 to be in different working states, so that the work of the automatic guided vehicle 300 can better meet the actual needs. For example, when the material information represents that the material is missing, the dispatching control system 200 can control the automatic guided vehicle 300 to deliver the material to the location where the material is missing in time, so that the material can be replenished in time to avoid production stagnation. When the material information represents that the material is in excess, the dispatching control system 200 can control the automatic guided vehicle 300 to transport the excess material to the designated area for temporary storage in time, which can effectively reduce the adverse consequences such as congestion in the distribution path caused by excessive materials.

[0063] In this embodiment, the material distribution system includes a visual inspection system 100, a dispatching control system 200 and an automatic guided vehicle 300. The visual inspection system 100 is arranged in the material distribution area. The visual inspection system 100 is connected to the dispatching control system 200 for communication. The dispatching control system 200 is connected to the automatic guided vehicle 300 for communication. The visual inspection system 100 is used to detect the material information in the material distribution area and send it to the dispatching control system 200. The dispatching control system 200 is used to control the automatic guided vehicle 300 to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information. The material information is automatically detected by the visual inspection system 100 and then uploaded to the dispatching control system 200, which improves the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission. The dispatching control system 200 controls the automatic guided vehicle 300 to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information, which improves the overall distribution efficiency and response speed, optimizes the material management process, and improves the reliability of use.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the visual inspection system includes a first visual inspection device, which is arranged at a post end in a material distribution area and is in communication connection with a dispatching control system; the post end is used to consume materials, and the material information includes material consumption information of the post end. The first visual inspection device is used to detect the material consumption information of the post end and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information of the post end.

[0065] Among them, the post end is located in the material distribution area and is used to consume materials. The material consumption information of the post end represents the material consumption of the post, which can be the number of materials currently available at the post end. By comparing the number of materials detected at the post end with the preset number, it can be judged whether there is a shortage of materials or an excess of materials at the post based on the comparison result. The fewer the number of materials currently available at the post end, the more materials are consumed; the more the number of materials currently available at the post end, the less materials are consumed.

[0066] The first visual inspection device can be set at the post end in a one-to-one manner or in a one-to-many manner. The one-to-one manner means that a first visual inspection device is set at each post end, so that different first visual inspection devices can be used to independently detect the material consumption information of each post, which can improve the accuracy of the material consumption information at the post end. The one-to-many manner means that multiple posts share one first visual inspection device, and one first visual inspection device can detect the material consumption information of multiple posts, thereby improving the detection efficiency and reducing the hardware cost.

[0067] The type of the first visual detection device is not limited, as long as it can achieve the material consumption information of the post end based on the visual detection method. Exemplarily, the first visual detection device may include a visible light image detection device, which can obtain the material consumption information of the post end by collecting the visible light image of the material at the post end and analyzing the collected image. The visible light image detection device has a simple detection process and accurate detection results. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the type of the first visual detection device can also be other, as long as the technicians in this field believe that it can be achieved.

[0068] In an expandable manner, the first visual detection device may only include a visual information acquisition device but not an information analysis device. In this case, the first visual detection device will send the detected existing material quantity as material consumption information to the dispatching control system, which will analyze the material consumption information to obtain the material consumption of the post, and then control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the analysis results. Alternatively, the first visual detection device may include a visual information acquisition device and an information analysis device. In this case, the visual information acquisition device will send the detected existing material quantity to the information analysis device, which will compare the existing material quantity with the preset quantity to obtain material consumption information and send it to the dispatching control system. The dispatching control system can directly control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information.

[0069] The first visual detection device is connected to the dispatching control system for communication, and after detecting the material consumption information at the post end, it is sent to the dispatching control system. The dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information at the post end. According to the different information represented by the material consumption information at the post end, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to be in different working states, so that the work of the automatic guided vehicle can better meet the actual needs. For example, when the material consumption information at the post end represents that a certain post end has a missing material, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute the material to the post where the material is missing in time, so that the material can be replenished in time to avoid production stagnation. When the material consumption information at the post end represents that a certain post end has a surplus of material, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to transport the excess material to the designated area for temporary storage in time, which can effectively reduce the adverse consequences such as congestion of the distribution path caused by excessive materials.

[0070] In this embodiment, the visual inspection system includes a first visual inspection device, which is arranged at a post end in the material distribution area and is in communication connection with the dispatching control system; the post end is used to consume materials, and the material information includes the material consumption information of the post end. The first visual inspection device is used to detect the material consumption information of the post end and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information of the post end. Therefore, the material consumption of each post can be well detected by the first visual inspection device, and the automatic guided vehicle can be intelligently controlled to timely adjust the distribution task according to the material consumption of the post end, which can not only ensure the normal material supply of the post, but also improve the rationality and effectiveness of the material distribution process.

[0071] In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, the dispatching control system is also used to communicate with the order management system, and the dispatching control system is also used to generate order request information based on the material consumption information at the post end, and feed the order request information back to the order management system.

[0072] Among them, the order management system is generally a user-side system. The dispatch control system is also used to communicate with the order management system and can interact with the order management system. It can not only feed back information to the order management system so that users can understand the status of the material distribution area, but also receive information sent by the order management system to better understand and meet user needs.

[0073] The dispatching control system can determine the consumption of post materials based on the material consumption information at the post end, generate order request information based on the material consumption, and feed back the order request information to the order management system.

[0074] For example, when the dispatch control system determines that the material consumption quantity of the post end is greater than the preset consumption quantity based on the material consumption information of the post end, it means that the material consumption quantity of the post end is too large. At this time, an order request information indicating that more materials are needed can be sent to the order management system to request more materials. It can be understood that the order request information can include information such as the requested material type, material quantity, and expected arrival time, which can be determined according to actual needs.

[0075] In this embodiment, the dispatch control system is also used to communicate with the order management system, and the dispatch control system is also used to generate order request information based on the material consumption information of the post end, and feed the order request information back to the order management system. Not only can the information be fed back to the order management system so that the user can understand the status of the material distribution area and obtain sufficient materials in time, but also the information sent by the order management system can be received to better understand and meet user needs.

[0076] In an exemplary embodiment, the visual inspection system includes a second visual inspection device, which is arranged on a loop line in a material distribution area and is in communication connection with a dispatching control system; the loop line is used to provide materials to a post end, and the material information includes cargo information at a loop line outlet of the loop line. The second visual inspection device is used to detect cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control an automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line.

[0077] Among them, the loop line is located in the material distribution area, and the loop line may include tooling vehicles loaded with materials. The cargo information of the loop line discharge port refers to the cargo information of the loop line discharge port. The loop line discharge port refers to the location where the loop line is loaded with materials. After the loop line is loaded with materials from the loop line discharge port, the automatic guided vehicle can distribute materials along the established operation route after receiving the scheduling task, and distribute the tooling vehicles containing materials from the loop line discharge port to the post end, and can also recover the empty tooling vehicles that have consumed the materials at the post end to the loop line discharge port for the next loading, or send the empty tooling vehicles that have consumed the materials at the post end to the empty tooling vehicle centralized storage location to wait for recovery.

[0078] The second visual inspection device can be arranged on the tooling vehicle arranged on the loop line, and when the tooling vehicle goes to the loop line outlet to load goods, the cargo information at the loop line outlet is detected. In addition, in this case, the second visual inspection device can also detect the material information on the tooling vehicle, and send the material information on the tooling vehicle to the dispatching control system, so that the dispatching control system can timely understand the loading status of each tooling vehicle. Alternatively, the second visual inspection device can also be arranged at the loop line outlet to detect the cargo information at the loop line outlet.

[0079] The type of the second visual detection device is not limited, as long as it can achieve the method based on visual detection to obtain the cargo information of the loop line discharge port. Exemplarily, the second visual detection device may include a visible light image detection device, which can obtain the cargo information of the loop line discharge port by collecting the cargo image of the loop line discharge port and analyzing the collected image. The visible light image detection device has a simple detection process and accurate detection results. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the type of the second visual detection device can also be other, as long as the technicians in this field believe that it can be achieved.

[0080] Expandably, the second visual detection device may only include a visual information acquisition device but not an information analysis device. In this case, the second visual detection device uses the detected cargo image of the loop line discharge port as the cargo information of the loop line discharge port and sends it to the dispatching control system. After the dispatching control system analyzes the cargo information of the loop line discharge port, it controls the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the analysis result. Alternatively, the second visual detection device may include a visual information acquisition device and an information analysis device. In this case, the visual information acquisition device sends the detected cargo image of the loop line discharge port to the information analysis device. The information analysis device analyzes the cargo image of the loop line discharge port to obtain the cargo information of the loop line discharge port and sends it to the dispatching control system, so that the dispatching control system can directly control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information of the loop line discharge port.

[0081] The cargo information of the loop line discharge port is the information of the materials loaded from the loop line discharge port, for example, including the material type and material quantity, etc. The second visual detection device is connected to the dispatching control system for communication, and after detecting the cargo information of the loop line discharge port, it sends it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information of the loop line discharge port.

[0082] According to the different information represented by the cargo information of the loop line discharge port, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to be in different working states, so that the work of the automatic guided vehicle can better meet the actual needs. For example, when the cargo information of the loop line discharge port represents that there are more cargoes at the current loop line discharge port than the preset cargo quantity, the dispatching control system can control multiple automatic guided vehicles to transport the tooling vehicles with loading capacity to the loop line discharge port to load materials, so as to improve the efficiency of material distribution.

[0083] In this embodiment, the visual inspection system includes a second visual inspection device, which is arranged on a loop line in the material distribution area and is communicatively connected to the dispatching and control system; the loop line is used to provide materials to the post end, and the material information includes cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line. The second visual inspection device is used to detect cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line and send it to the dispatching and control system, and the dispatching and control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line. Thus, the cargo information at the loop line outlet can be detected by the second visual inspection device, so that the automatic guided vehicle can be intelligently controlled to timely adjust the distribution task according to the cargo information at the loop line outlet, which is conducive to improving distribution efficiency and quality.

[0084] In another exemplary embodiment, the dispatching control system is also used to perform material matching on the received loop line discharge port cargo information, and after a successful match, control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute the materials in the material distribution area.

[0085] Among them, material matching may include matching the material type represented by the cargo information of the loop line outlet with the preset material type. When the material type represented by the cargo information of the loop line outlet is the same as the preset material type, the matching is deemed successful.

[0086] After receiving the cargo information of the loop line discharge port, the dispatch control system performs material matching on the cargo information of the loop line discharge port. After the matching is successful, it means that the cargo at the current loop line discharge port is the material required by the position on the production line. In this case, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute the material in the material distribution area to distribute the material to the position end. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the material matching can also include matching the material quantity represented by the cargo information of the loop line discharge port with the preset material quantity. When the material quantity represented by the cargo information of the loop line discharge port is less than or equal to the preset material quantity, the matching is deemed to be successful.

[0087] In this embodiment, the dispatching control system is also used to match the received loop line discharge port cargo information, and after the matching is successful, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute the materials in the material distribution area. Adding a material matching process before material distribution can ensure that the materials distributed to the production line are the materials required by the post end, which is conducive to improving the accuracy and effectiveness of distribution.

[0088] The structure of the dispatch control system 200 is not unique. For example, in one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the scheduling control system 200 includes a warehouse management system 210 and a warehouse control system 220. The warehouse management system 210 is communicated with the visual inspection system and the warehouse control system 220, and the warehouse control system 220 is communicated with the automatic guided vehicle. The warehouse management system 210 is used to generate a scheduling task after receiving material information, and send the scheduling task to the warehouse control system 220. The warehouse control system 220 is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area based on the scheduling task.

[0089] The warehouse management system 210 is the top-level management system in the dispatch control system 200 and is responsible for processing the warehouse business logic. Its main functions include: obtaining order information, generating dispatch tasks based on the material information detected by the visual inspection system, and sending the dispatch tasks to the warehouse control system 220.

[0090] The warehouse control system 220 is responsible for coordinating and scheduling various devices at the bottom layer. In this embodiment, the warehouse control system 220 is used to control the automatic guided vehicles to deliver materials in the material delivery area according to the received scheduling tasks, such as assigning idle automatic guided vehicles to deliver materials to corresponding positions or to perform the recovery task of tooling vehicles.

[0091] In this embodiment, the scheduling control system 200 includes a warehouse management system 210 and a warehouse control system 220. The warehouse management system 210 is communicated with the visual inspection system and the warehouse control system 220, and the warehouse control system 220 is communicated with the automatic guided vehicle. The warehouse management system 210 is used to generate a scheduling task after receiving material information, and send the scheduling task to the warehouse control system 220. The warehouse control system 220 is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area based on the scheduling task, so as to ensure the normal progress of the material distribution process.

[0092] In an embodiment, in which the dispatch control system includes a warehouse management system and a warehouse control system, the dispatch control system and the order management system can be specifically connected by the warehouse management system and the order management system. The warehouse management system can generate order request information based on the material consumption information at the post end, and feed the order request information back to the order management system. Not only can the warehouse management system feed back information to the order management system so that the user can understand the status of the material distribution area and obtain a sufficient amount of materials in a timely manner, but the warehouse management system can also receive information sent by the order management system to better understand and meet user needs.

[0093] In an exemplary embodiment, the warehouse management system includes a ring-line warehouse management system and a local warehouse management system, and the ring-line warehouse management system is communicatively connected to the local warehouse management system; both the ring-line warehouse management system and the local warehouse management system are communicatively connected to the visual inspection system, and the local warehouse management system is communicatively connected to the warehouse control system.

[0094] Among them, the ring-line warehouse management system can be used in a larger material distribution area, can efficiently process order information, generate scheduling tasks, and improve material distribution efficiency. The ring-line warehouse management system is connected to the local warehouse management system in communication, and can exchange data with the local warehouse management system. The ring-line warehouse management system is also connected to the visual inspection system and can receive material information from the visual inspection system. In an extensible way, the ring-line warehouse management system can establish a communication connection with an external terminal or server through the network. For example, the received material information can be sent to a server or terminal with which a communication connection has been established.

[0095] The local warehouse management system can be a warehouse management system within the local area network. The local warehouse management system is connected to the ring line warehouse management system and can exchange data with the ring line warehouse management system. The local warehouse management system is also connected to the visual inspection system and can receive material information from the visual inspection system. The local warehouse management system is also connected to the warehouse control system and can generate scheduling tasks based on material information and send the scheduling tasks to the warehouse control system, so that the warehouse control system controls the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area based on the scheduling tasks.

[0096] In this embodiment, the warehouse management system includes a loop warehouse management system and a local warehouse management system, and the loop warehouse management system is connected in communication with the local warehouse management system; the loop warehouse management system and the local warehouse management system are both connected in communication with the visual inspection system, and the local warehouse management system is connected in communication with the warehouse control system. Both the loop warehouse management system and the local warehouse management system can receive material information, and in addition, the loop warehouse management system can perform external communication, and the local warehouse management system can perform internal communication. Through the collaborative work of the loop warehouse management system and the local warehouse management system, the intelligence of the material distribution system can be improved.

[0097] In an embodiment, in which the warehouse management system includes a loop warehouse management system and a local warehouse management system, the communication connection between the warehouse management system and the order management system can be specifically a communication connection between the loop warehouse management system and the order management system. The loop warehouse management system can generate order request information based on the material consumption information at the post end, and feed the order request information back to the order management system. Not only can the loop warehouse management system feed back information to the order management system so that the user can understand the status of the material distribution area and obtain a sufficient amount of materials in a timely manner, but the loop warehouse management system can also receive information sent by the order management system to better understand and meet user needs.

[0098] In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, the dispatch control system further includes a warehouse execution system, which is in communication connection with the warehouse management system. After the warehouse execution system establishes a communication connection relationship with the warehouse management system, data can be exchanged with the warehouse management system. Further, the warehouse execution system can serve as a communication medium between the warehouse management system and other systems. Exemplarily, the warehouse execution system can also be in communication connection with the order management system, and the communication between the warehouse management system and the order management system is realized through the warehouse execution system, which is conducive to improving the working performance of the material distribution system.

[0099] In an extensible embodiment, if Figure 3As shown, the material distribution system also includes a display device 400, which is in communication with the visual inspection system. The display device 400 can receive material information from the visual inspection system and display the material information, so that the user can understand the material information in time. The type of the display device 400 is not limited, for example, it can be a display screen.

[0100] Based on the technical concept similar to that of the above embodiments, the present application also provides a material distribution method, which is described by taking the method executed by the dispatching control system as an example. Figure 4 As shown, it includes step 402 and step 404. Among them:

[0101] Step 402, obtaining material information of the material distribution area.

[0102] The material information is detected by the visual inspection system set up in the material distribution area. The material distribution area includes the material receiving, transportation and material picking areas, and the material distribution process is completed in the material distribution area.

[0103] The visual inspection system is arranged in the material distribution area, and the visual inspection system is connected to the dispatch control system for detecting the material information in the material distribution area and sending it to the dispatch control system. The material information can characterize the material status in the material distribution area. For example, the material information can include the type, size, quantity and other information of the material, which is not limited here.

[0104] It can be understood that the setting position of the visual inspection system in the material distribution area is not unique, and the type of material information detected by the visual inspection system will be different depending on the setting position of the visual inspection system in the material distribution area. For example, if the visual inspection system is set on the production line in the material distribution area, the material information that the visual inspection system can detect is the material information on the production line. Expandably, the number of visual inspection systems is not unique. In the case where the number of visual inspection systems is one, material information in a specific area can be collected to simplify the inspection and subsequent analysis processes. In the case where the number of visual inspection systems is multiple, visual inspection systems can be set up in different locations respectively, so that material information at multiple locations can be collected, thereby improving the richness of material information.

[0105] The type of visual inspection system is not limited, as long as it can obtain the material information of the material distribution area based on the visual inspection method. Exemplarily, the visual inspection system may include a visible light image detection device, which can obtain the material information by collecting the visible light image of the material in the material distribution area and analyzing the collected image. The visible light image detection device has a simple detection process and accurate detection results. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the type of the visual inspection system can also be other, as long as the technicians in this field believe that it can be achieved.

[0106] After the visual inspection system detects the material information in the material distribution area, it sends the detected material information to the dispatching control system to facilitate the dispatching control system to execute subsequent steps.

[0107] Step 404, controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information.

[0108] It can be understood that, according to the different information represented by the material information, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to be in different working states, so that the work of the automatic guided vehicle can better meet the actual needs. For example, when the material information represents that the material is missing, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to deliver the material to the location where the material is missing in a timely manner, so that the material can be replenished in time to avoid production stagnation. When the material information represents that the material is in excess, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to transport the excess material to the designated area for temporary storage in a timely manner, which can effectively reduce the adverse consequences such as congestion in the distribution path caused by excessive materials.

[0109] In this embodiment, after obtaining the material information detected by the visual inspection system set up in the material distribution area, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute the materials in the material distribution area according to the material information. The material information is automatically detected by the visual inspection system and uploaded to the scheduling control system, which improves the efficiency and accuracy of information transmission. The scheduling control system controls the automatic guided vehicle to distribute the materials in the material distribution area according to the material information, which improves the overall distribution efficiency and response speed, optimizes the material management process, and improves the reliability of use.

[0110] In an exemplary embodiment, the material information includes material consumption information of a post end, which is located in a material distribution area and is used to consume materials. Figure 5 As shown, step 404 includes step 504: controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information at the post end.

[0111] The material consumption information at the post side represents the material consumption of the post, which can be the number of materials currently available at the post side. By comparing the number of materials at the post side detected with the preset number, it can be determined whether there is a shortage of materials or an excess of materials at the post side based on the comparison result. The fewer the number of materials currently available at the post side, the more materials are consumed; the more the number of materials currently available at the post side, the less materials are consumed.

[0112] The dispatching and control system controls the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information at the post end. According to the different information represented by the material consumption information at the post end, the dispatching and control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to be in different working states, so that the work of the automatic guided vehicle can better meet the actual needs. For example, when the material consumption information at the post end represents that materials are missing at a certain post end, the dispatching and control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute the materials to the post where the materials are missing in time, so that the materials can be replenished in time to avoid production stagnation. When the material consumption information at the post end represents that materials are in excess at a certain post end, the dispatching and control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to transport the excess materials to the designated area for temporary storage in time, which can effectively reduce the adverse consequences such as congestion in the distribution path caused by excessive materials.

[0113] In this embodiment, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information at the post end, and the distribution task is adjusted in time according to the material consumption situation at the post end by intelligently controlling the automatic guided vehicle, which can not only ensure the normal material supply of the post, but also improve the rationality and effectiveness of the material distribution process.

[0114] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the scheduling control method also includes the steps of: generating order request information based on the material consumption information at the post end, and feeding back the order request information to the order management system.

[0115] The dispatching control system can determine the consumption of post materials based on the material consumption information at the post end, generate order request information based on the material consumption, and feed back the order request information to the order management system.

[0116] For example, when the dispatch control system determines that the material consumption quantity of the post end is greater than the preset consumption quantity based on the material consumption information of the post end, it means that the material consumption quantity of the post end is too large. At this time, an order request information indicating that more materials are needed can be sent to the order management system to request more materials. It can be understood that the order request information can include information such as the requested material type, material quantity, and expected arrival time, which can be determined according to actual needs.

[0117] In this embodiment, order request information is generated based on the material consumption information at the job site, and the order request information is fed back to the order management system. Not only can the information be fed back to the order management system to enable users to understand the status of the material distribution area and facilitate timely acquisition of sufficient quantities of materials, but the information sent by the order management system can also be received to better understand and meet user needs.

[0118] In an exemplary embodiment, the material information includes cargo information of the loop line outlet of the loop line, and the loop line is used to provide materials to the station end. Figure 6 As shown, step 404 includes step 604: controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information of the loop line outlet of the loop line.

[0119] Among them, the loop line is located in the material distribution area, and the loop line may include tooling vehicles loaded with materials. The cargo information of the loop line discharge port refers to the cargo information of the loop line discharge port. The loop line discharge port refers to the location where the loop line is loaded with materials. After the loop line is loaded with materials from the loop line discharge port, the automatic guided vehicle can distribute materials along the established operation route after receiving the scheduling task, and distribute the tooling vehicles containing materials from the loop line discharge port to the post end, and can also recover the empty tooling vehicles that have consumed the materials at the post end to the loop line discharge port for the next loading, or send the empty tooling vehicles that have consumed the materials at the post end to the empty tooling vehicle centralized storage location to wait for recovery.

[0120] The loop line discharge port cargo information is information about the materials loaded from the loop line discharge port, including, for example, material type and material quantity, etc. The dispatching control system controls the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the loop line discharge port cargo information.

[0121] According to the different information represented by the cargo information of the loop line discharge port, the dispatching control system can control the automatic guided vehicle to be in different working states, so that the work of the automatic guided vehicle can better meet the actual needs. For example, when the cargo information of the loop line discharge port represents that there are more cargoes at the current loop line discharge port than the preset cargo quantity, the dispatching control system can control multiple automatic guided vehicles to transport the tooling vehicles with loading capacity to the loop line discharge port to load materials, so as to improve the efficiency of material distribution.

[0122] In this embodiment, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled according to the cargo information of the loop line outlet to distribute materials in the material distribution area, and the automatic guided vehicle is intelligently controlled to adjust the distribution task in time according to the cargo information of the loop line outlet, which is conducive to improving the distribution efficiency and quality.

[0123] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the dispatching control method further includes the steps of: performing material matching on the received loop line discharge port cargo information; after successful matching, controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area.

[0124] Among them, material matching may include matching the material type represented by the cargo information of the loop line outlet with the preset material type. When the material type represented by the cargo information of the loop line outlet is the same as the preset material type, the matching is deemed successful.

[0125] After receiving the cargo information of the loop line discharge port, the dispatch control system performs material matching on the cargo information of the loop line discharge port. After the matching is successful, it means that the cargo at the current loop line discharge port is the material required by the position on the production line. In this case, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute the material in the material distribution area to distribute the material to the position end. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the material matching can also include matching the material quantity represented by the cargo information of the loop line discharge port with the preset material quantity. When the material quantity represented by the cargo information of the loop line discharge port is less than or equal to the preset material quantity, the matching is deemed to be successful.

[0126] In this embodiment, the dispatching control system performs material matching on the received cargo information of the loop line outlet; after the matching is successful, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute the materials in the material distribution area. Adding the material matching process before material distribution can ensure that the materials distributed to the production line are the materials required by the post end, which is conducive to improving the accuracy and effectiveness of distribution.

[0127] It should be understood that, although the various steps in the flowcharts involved in the above-mentioned embodiments are displayed in sequence according to the indication of the arrows, these steps are not necessarily executed in sequence according to the order indicated by the arrows. Unless there is a clear explanation in this article, the execution of these steps does not have a strict order restriction, and these steps can be executed in other orders. Moreover, at least a part of the steps in the flowcharts involved in the above-mentioned embodiments can include multiple steps or multiple stages, and these steps or stages are not necessarily executed at the same time, but can be executed at different times, and the execution order of these steps or stages is not necessarily to be carried out in sequence, but can be executed in turn or alternately with other steps or at least a part of the steps or stages in other steps.

[0128] In order to better understand the above embodiment, a detailed explanation is given below in conjunction with a specific embodiment. Figure 7 As shown, the material distribution system includes a visual inspection system, a scheduling control system and AGV. The scheduling control system includes WES (Warehouse Execution System), WMS (Warehouse Management System) and WCS (Warehouse Control System). WMS includes loop WMS and local WMS.

[0129] like Figure 8 The position relationship diagram of the production line, loop line and post end shown in the figure shows that the loop line outlet is the material delivery point, the production line is the material consumption route, and the post end is the employee operation area. The process of AGV realizing material distribution includes: AGV receives the scheduling task issued by the WCS system, distributes materials along the running route on the map, distributes the tooling vehicle containing materials from the loop line outlet to the post end, and recycles the empty tooling vehicle consumed at the post end to the empty vehicle of the loop line for the next loading or sends it to the centralized storage location of empty tooling vehicles to wait for recycling.

[0130] The material distribution system monitors the consumption of materials at the post in real time through the visual inspection system. When it detects that the materials are about to run out, it triggers the relevant conditions in advance and sends them to the ring line WMS and the WMS in the local area network. The WMS system sends the task to the WCS to assign the AGV to perform the task. The specific process is as follows:

[0131] 1. The visual inspection system detects material consumption on the production line in real time and feeds back to the loop line WMS.

[0132] 2. The visual inspection system collects cargo information at the loop outlet and material consumption at the workstation in real time and sends it to the local WMS.

[0133] 3. After the ring line WMS system collects the shipment information, it is transmitted to the local WMS system to perform material matching on the collected information.

[0134] 4. The local WMS system triggers the AGV system to perform material transportation tasks.

[0135] 5. Automatically complete material distribution through AGV and return feedback information to the system.

[0136] Through this model, the entire process can be efficiently coordinated, and production plans and material management strategies can be flexibly adjusted to ensure timely replenishment of materials and smooth production.

[0137] Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiment of the present application also provides a material distribution device for implementing the material distribution method involved above. The implementation solution provided by the device to solve the problem is similar to the implementation solution recorded in the above method, so the specific limitations in one or more material distribution device embodiments provided below can refer to the limitations on the material distribution method above, and will not be repeated here.

[0138] In an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 9 As shown, a material distribution device is provided, comprising:

[0139] Information acquisition module 902, used to acquire material information of the material distribution area; the material information is detected by a visual detection system set in the material distribution area;

[0140] The distribution control module 904 is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information.

[0141] In an exemplary embodiment, the material information includes material consumption information at the post end, which is located in a material distribution area and is used to consume materials. The distribution control module is also used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information at the post end.

[0142] In an exemplary embodiment, the material distribution device further includes a request control module, which is used to generate order request information based on the material consumption information at the post end, and feed the order request information back to the order management system.

[0143] In an exemplary embodiment, the material information includes cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line, and the loop line is used to provide materials to the post end; the distribution control module is also used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line.

[0144] In an exemplary embodiment, the material distribution device further includes a matching module, which is used to perform material matching on the received loop line discharge port cargo information; after successful matching, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute the materials in the material distribution area.

[0145] Each module in the above-mentioned material distribution device can be implemented in whole or in part by software, hardware or a combination thereof. Each module can be embedded in or independent of a processor in a computer device in the form of hardware, or can be stored in a memory in a computer device in the form of software, so that the processor can call and execute the corresponding operations of each module.

[0146] In one embodiment, a computer device is further provided, including a memory and a processor, wherein a computer program is stored in the memory, and the processor implements the steps in the above method embodiments when executing the computer program.

[0147] In one embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps in the above-mentioned method embodiments are implemented.

[0148] In one embodiment, a computer program product is provided, including a computer program, which implements the steps in the above method embodiments when executed by a processor.

[0149] A person of ordinary skill in the art can understand that all or part of the processes in the above-mentioned embodiment method can be completed by instructing the relevant hardware through a computer program, and the computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above-mentioned methods. Among them, any reference to the memory, database or other medium used in the embodiments provided in the present application can include at least one of non-volatile memory and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. As an illustration and not limitation, RAM can be in various forms, such as static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The database involved in each embodiment provided in this application may include at least one of a relational database and a non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include distributed databases based on blockchains, etc., but are not limited to this. The processor involved in each embodiment provided in this application may be a general-purpose processor, a central processing unit, a graphics processor, a digital signal processor, a programmable logic device, a data processing logic device based on quantum computing, an artificial intelligence (AI) processor, etc., but are not limited to this.

[0150] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "some embodiments", "other embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0151] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0152] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the present application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A material distribution system, characterized in that: It includes a visual inspection system, a dispatching control system and an automatic guided vehicle, wherein the visual inspection system is arranged in a material distribution area, the visual inspection system is communicatively connected with the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is communicatively connected with the automatic guided vehicle; The visual inspection system is used to detect material information in the material distribution area and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information.

2. The material distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection system includes a first visual inspection device, which is arranged at a post end in the material distribution area and is in communication connection with the dispatching control system; the post end is used to consume materials, and the material information includes material consumption information of the post end; The first visual detection device is used to detect the material consumption information of the post end and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information of the post end.

3. The material distribution system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dispatch control system is also used to communicate with the order management system; The dispatch control system is also used to generate order request information based on the material consumption information at the post end, and feed back the order request information to the order management system.

4. The material distribution system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The visual inspection system includes a second visual inspection device, which is arranged on a loop line in the material distribution area and is in communication connection with the dispatching control system; the loop line is used to provide materials to the post end, and the material information includes cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line; The second visual inspection device is used to detect cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line and send it to the dispatching control system, and the dispatching control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information at the loop line outlet of the loop line.

5. The material distribution system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dispatching control system is also used to perform material matching on the received cargo information of the loop line discharge port, and after successful matching, control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area.

6. The material distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispatch control system includes a warehouse management system and a warehouse control system, the warehouse management system is communicatively connected with the visual inspection system and the warehouse control system, and the warehouse control system is communicatively connected with the automatic guided vehicle; The warehouse management system is used to generate a scheduling task after receiving the material information, and send the scheduling task to the warehouse control system. The warehouse control system is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area based on the scheduling task.

7. The material distribution system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The warehouse management system includes a loop warehouse management system and a local warehouse management system, and the loop warehouse management system is communicatively connected with the local warehouse management system; The loop warehouse management system and the local warehouse management system are both connected in communication with the visual inspection system, and the local warehouse management system is connected in communication with the warehouse control system.

8. The material distribution system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The loop warehouse management system is also used to communicate with the order management system.

9. The material distribution system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The dispatch control system further comprises a warehouse execution system, and the warehouse execution system is communicatively connected with the warehouse management system.

10. The material distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a display device, which is communicatively connected with the visual inspection system.

11. A material distribution method, characterized in that: include: Acquire material information of a material distribution area; the material information is detected by a visual detection system arranged in the material distribution area; The automatic guided vehicle is controlled according to the material information to distribute the materials in the material distribution area.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that The material information includes material consumption information of a workstation, and the workstation is located in the material distribution area and is used to consume materials; and controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information includes: The automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material consumption information at the post end.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The method further comprises: Order request information is generated based on the material consumption information at the post end, and the order request information is fed back to the order management system.

14. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The material information includes cargo information of a loop line outlet, and the loop line is used to provide materials to the post end; and controlling the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information includes: The automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the cargo information of the loop line outlet of the loop line.

15. The method according to claim 14, characterized in that The method further comprises: Carry out material matching on the received cargo information of the loop line outlet; After the matching is successful, the automatic guided vehicle is controlled to distribute the materials in the material distribution area.

16. A material distribution device, characterized in that: include: An information acquisition module, used to acquire material information of a material distribution area; the material information is detected by a visual detection system arranged in the material distribution area; The distribution control module is used to control the automatic guided vehicle to distribute materials in the material distribution area according to the material information.

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