Class C liquid material storage system

Abstract

The invention relates to a class C liquid material storage system which comprises an automatic packaging line area, the automatic packaging line area comprises an automatic packaging line system and a warehousing mechanism, and the warehousing mechanism comprises a storage tank supply station, a canning station, a labeling station, a cover sealing station and a tray assembling station which are sequentially connected in the upstream and downstream direction; the automatic packaging line system is in signal connection with the labeling station; the automatic warehouse area comprises a warehouse management system, an automatic warehouse and a pallet supply station, the warehouse management system is in signal connection with the automatic packaging line system and the automatic warehouse, the warehouse management system is used for sending the pallet requirements of the corresponding number to the automatic warehouse, and the automatic warehouse is connected with the pallet supply station; the automatic bin is used for sending pallets to the pallet supply station; and the pallet supply station is connected with the tray assembling station. The automatic packaging line area and the automatic warehouse area can be connected in series, and efficient goods taking can be achieved by means of the automatic packaging line system and the warehouse management system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for managing hazardous chemical warehouses, and more particularly to a storage system for Class C liquid materials. Background Technology

[0002] The description in this section provides only background information related to the disclosure of this invention and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] In the chemical industry, there are many safety restrictions on the storage of Class C liquid materials. For example, due to the nature of Class C liquid materials, 200kg drums have always been stored in flat warehouses in the current technology. Forklifts are used for transportation. Due to the space limitations of forklift transportation and stacking safety, flat warehouses generally do not exceed four layers and must reserve space for forklift turnover. Therefore, the space utilization rate of flat warehouses is low, resulting in low automation and slow retrieval speed of the current Class C liquid material storage system.

[0004] It should be noted that the above description of the technical background is only for the purpose of providing a clear and complete explanation of the technical solutions of the present invention and facilitating understanding by those skilled in the art. It should not be assumed that the above technical solutions are known to those skilled in the art simply because they have been described in the background section of this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a Class C liquid material storage system that can efficiently retrieve goods by connecting an automated packaging line area and an automated warehouse area in series, and by using the automated packaging line system and the warehouse management system respectively.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention discloses a Class C liquid material storage system, the Class C liquid material storage system comprising: The automated packaging line area includes an automated packaging line system and a warehousing mechanism. The automated packaging line system and the warehousing mechanism are signal-connected. The warehousing mechanism includes a tank supply station, a filling station, a labeling station, a capping station, and a tray assembly station connected sequentially in the upstream and downstream direction. The automated packaging line system is signal-connected to the labeling station. The automated packaging line system is used to receive product information input by the operator and send the product information to the labeling station. The automated warehouse area includes a warehouse management system, an automated warehouse, and a pallet supply station. The warehouse management system is connected to both the automated packaging line system and the automated warehouse via signals. The warehouse management system receives product information from the automated packaging line system and sends the corresponding number of pallet requests to the automated warehouse. The automated warehouse is connected to the pallet supply station and sends pallets to the pallet supply station. The pallet supply station is connected to the pallet assembly station and supplies pallets to the pallet assembly station.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution, the Class C liquid material storage system also includes an off-site area, which includes an external product receiving station connected to the automated warehouse. The external product receiving station is used to input external storage tanks containing materials into the automated warehouse.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution, the off-site area also includes an SAP system, which is signal-connected to the warehouse management system. The SAP system is used to synchronize information with the warehouse management system and send outbound orders to the warehouse management system.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution, the warehousing mechanism also includes a reweighing station, which is located between the filling station and the labeling station, and is used to reweigh the storage tanks after filling.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution, the warehousing mechanism includes a rejection station, which is connected to the reweighing station. The rejection station is used to remove the storage tanks that fail the reweighing from the warehousing mechanism.

[0011] The present invention also discloses a method of using a Class C liquid material storage system for the above-mentioned Class C liquid material storage system, which includes the following steps: when it is necessary to put the material into storage, the operator inputs product information into the automatic packaging line system and supplies storage tanks to the storage mechanism. When the storage tank is moved to the labeling station of the warehousing mechanism after filling, the automatic packaging line system sends the product information to the printing and labeling machine to label the storage tank at the labeling station. The automated packaging line system generates pallet requirements based on the product information, and sends the product information and pallet requirements to the warehouse management system. The warehouse management system sends the pallet requirement to the automated warehouse, the automated warehouse delivers the corresponding number of pallets to the pallet supply station, and the pallet supply station delivers the corresponding number of pallets to the pallet assembly station. After the labeled storage tanks are sealed and trayed, they are placed on pallets and transported to the automated warehouse.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution, when outbound shipment is required, the SAP system sends an outbound order to the warehouse management system, the warehouse management system sends the outbound information to the automated warehouse, and the automated warehouse then outputs the corresponding number of storage tanks.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution, when external warehousing is required, the external product warehousing station inputs the product into the storage tank of the automated warehouse, and the automated warehouse sends the external warehousing information to the warehouse management system.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution, the warehouse management system performs information synchronization with the SAP system after each inbound and outbound operation.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution, the inbound and outbound speed of the automated warehouse is 30-60 pallets / hour, and the pallet outbound speed of the automated warehouse is 5 pallets / hour.

[0016] By employing the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The Class C liquid material storage system of this invention can efficiently retrieve goods by connecting an automated packaging line area and an automated storage area in series, and by utilizing the automated packaging line system and the warehouse management system respectively. Specifically, operators can control the automatic packaging line system to manage the filling and confirm product information of the receiving mechanism, and link it with the warehouse management system to assist the receiving mechanism in synchronizing information with the automated storage area. The number of pallets always matches the receiving mechanism, achieving a high degree of automated control of the warehousing process.

[0017] To further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are for reference and illustration only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or prior art of this specification, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this specification. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a Class C liquid material storage system provided in the embodiments of this specification. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this specification, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this specification, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this specification.

[0021] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings of the present invention are for simple illustrative purposes only and are not depictions of actual dimensions; this is stated in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the relevant technical content of the present invention in detail, but the disclosed content is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] It should be understood that while terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used in this document to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are primarily used to distinguish one component from another, or one signal from another. Furthermore, the term "or" as used herein should, as appropriate, include any combination of one or more of the related listed items.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 This embodiment provides a Class C liquid material storage system, which includes: The automated packaging line area includes an automated packaging line system and a warehousing mechanism. The automated packaging line system and the warehousing mechanism are signal-connected. The warehousing mechanism includes a tank supply station, a filling station, a labeling station, a capping station, and a tray assembly station connected sequentially in the upstream and downstream direction. The automated packaging line system is signal-connected to the labeling station. The automated packaging line system is used to receive product information input by the operator and send the product information to the labeling station. The automated warehouse area includes a warehouse management system, an automated warehouse, and a pallet supply station. The warehouse management system is connected to both the automated packaging line system and the automated warehouse via signals. The warehouse management system receives product information from the automated packaging line system and sends the corresponding number of pallet requests to the automated warehouse. The automated warehouse is connected to the pallet supply station and sends pallets to the pallet supply station. The pallet supply station is connected to the pallet assembly station and supplies pallets to the pallet assembly station.

[0024] Based on the above system structure, the following usage method exists. Taking warehousing as an example, when warehousing is required, the operator inputs product information into the automatic packaging line system and supplies storage tanks to the warehousing mechanism. After the storage tank is filled, it moves to the labeling station of the warehousing mechanism. The automatic packaging line system sends the product information to the printing and labeling machine to label the storage tank at the labeling station. The automatic packaging line system generates pallet requirements based on the product information and sends the product information and pallet requirements to the warehouse management system. The warehouse management system sends the pallet requirements to the automated warehouse, which transfers the corresponding number of pallets to the pallet supply station. The pallet supply station transfers the corresponding number of pallets to the pallet assembly station. After the labeled storage tank is capped, assembled, and placed on the pallet, it is transported to the automated warehouse.

[0025] Specifically, in the above-described operation steps, the operator only needs to operate within the automated packaging line area. The operator inputs product information into the automated packaging line system. The input device can be a computer system with software installed. The input information may include the number of storage tanks and the required mass of the liquid material to be packaged. After the corresponding storage tanks are filled by the filling mechanism, they can be labeled on the labeling mechanism to calibrate them. After labeling, the storage tanks are capped and palletized. Before palletizing, using data synchronized between the automated packaging line system and the warehouse management system, the automated warehouse sends a preset number of pallets to the pallet supply station, which then delivers them to the palletizing station. In this embodiment, 1-4 groups of storage tanks can be palletized, each tank weighing around 200 kg, facilitating transport by conveyor belt or forklift.

[0026] Furthermore, the Class C liquid material storage system also includes an off-site area, which includes an external product receiving station connected to the automated warehouse. This station is used to input external storage tanks containing materials into the automated warehouse. The off-site area also includes an SAP system, which is signal-connected to the warehouse management system. The SAP system is used to synchronize information with the warehouse management system and send outbound orders to the warehouse management system. With the help of the external product receiving station and the SAP system, external receiving can be achieved. Specifically, the external product receiving station inputs storage tanks into the automated warehouse, and the automated warehouse sends the external receiving information to the warehouse management system. The warehouse management system synchronizes information with the SAP system after each receiving and outbound operation. Therefore, information such as the number of externally received storage tanks can always be recorded and synchronized by the SAP system, facilitating parameterized management of the automated warehouse's storage status. Similarly, when an outbound shipment is required, the SAP system sends an outbound order to the warehouse management system, which then sends the outbound information to the automated warehouse. The automated warehouse then outputs the corresponding number of storage tanks, and the output information is also recorded by the SAP system.

[0027] Based on the above system, the automated packaging line area and the automated warehouse area can be connected in series, and efficient retrieval of goods can be achieved through the automated packaging line system and the warehouse management system, respectively. Specifically, operators can control the automated packaging line system to manage the filling and confirm product information of the receiving mechanism, and link it with the warehouse management system to assist the receiving mechanism in synchronizing information with the automated warehouse. The number of pallets always matches the receiving mechanism, achieving a high degree of automated control of the warehousing process. Similarly, the corresponding automated warehouse's inbound and outbound data is synchronized with the SAP system, ensuring effective and controllable management of the automated warehouse's inventory from the outside. Operators only need to control the automated packaging line area from the outside, ensuring safety and efficiency.

[0028] In terms of the specific operating principle of automated warehouses, this can be accomplished by the system scheduling of conveyors, rail-guided vehicles, stacker cranes, etc.

[0029] The content disclosed above is only a preferred and feasible embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings are included in the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

[0030] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0031] Although this application has been described by way of examples, those skilled in the art will know that this application has many modifications and variations without departing from the spirit of this application, and it is intended that the appended embodiments include these modifications and variations without departing from this application.

Claims

1. A Class C liquid material storage system, characterized in that, The Class C liquid material storage system includes: The automated packaging line area includes an automated packaging line system and a warehousing mechanism. The automated packaging line system and the warehousing mechanism are signal-connected. The warehousing mechanism includes a tank supply station, a filling station, a labeling station, a capping station, and a tray assembly station connected sequentially in the upstream and downstream direction. The automated packaging line system is signal-connected to the labeling station. The automated packaging line system is used to receive product information input by the operator and send the product information to the labeling station. The automated warehouse area includes a warehouse management system, an automated warehouse, and a pallet supply station. The warehouse management system is connected to both the automated packaging line system and the automated warehouse via signals. The warehouse management system receives product information from the automated packaging line system and sends the corresponding number of pallet requests to the automated warehouse. The automated warehouse is connected to the pallet supply station and sends pallets to the pallet supply station. The pallet supply station is connected to the pallet assembly station and supplies pallets to the pallet assembly station.

2. The Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Class C liquid material storage system also includes an off-site area, which includes an external product receiving station connected to the automated warehouse. The external product receiving station is used to input external storage tanks containing materials into the automated warehouse.

3. The Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The off-site area also includes an SAP system, which is connected to the warehouse management system. The SAP system is used to synchronize information with the warehouse management system and send outbound orders to the warehouse management system.

4. The Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warehousing mechanism also includes a reweighing station, which is located between the filling station and the labeling station. The reweighing station is used to reweigh the storage tanks after filling.

5. The Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The warehousing mechanism includes a rejection station connected to the reweighing station, which is used to remove the storage tanks that fail the reweighing process from the warehousing mechanism.

6. A method of using a Class C liquid material storage system, for use in the Class C liquid material storage system according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: When warehousing is required, the operator inputs product information into the automatic packaging line system and supplies storage tanks to the warehousing mechanism; When the storage tank is moved to the labeling station of the warehousing mechanism after filling, the automatic packaging line system sends the product information to the printing and labeling machine to label the storage tank at the labeling station. The automated packaging line system generates pallet requirements based on the product information, and sends the product information and pallet requirements to the warehouse management system. The warehouse management system sends the pallet requirement to the automated warehouse, the automated warehouse delivers the corresponding number of pallets to the pallet supply station, and the pallet supply station delivers the corresponding number of pallets to the pallet assembly station. After the labeled storage tanks are sealed and trayed, they are placed on pallets and transported to the automated warehouse.

7. The method of using the Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 6, characterized in that: When an outbound shipment is required, the SAP system sends an outbound order to the warehouse management system, which then sends the outbound information to the automated warehouse, which in turn outputs the corresponding number of storage tanks.

8. The method of using the Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that: When external products are required to enter the warehouse, the external product entry station inputs the product into the storage tank of the automated warehouse, and the automated warehouse sends the external entry information to the warehouse management system.

9. The method of using the Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The warehouse management system performs information synchronization with the SAP system after each inbound and outbound operation.

10. The method of using the Class C liquid material storage system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The automated warehouse has an inbound and outbound speed of 30-60 pallets / hour, and a pallet outbound speed of 5 pallets / hour.

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