Automatic warehousing operation system based on infrared communication

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of warehousing, and particularly relates to an automatic warehousing operation system based on infrared communication. Comprising a path setting module used for setting and positioning a roadway operation path in a warehouse to obtain operation path points on the operation path in warehousing operation; the operation operation module is used for operating on a preset operation path in the warehouse and operating material operation; the infrared communication module is used for receiving signals in real time when the materials run on the running path; the signal processing module is used for processing signals received in the storage operation process in real time and generating an operation adjustment strategy or a feedback signal; the automatic warehousing system has the advantages that the automatic warehousing system depends on infrared communication and a wired network to perform data transmission interaction and does not depend on open electromagnetic waves as a communication carrier, the whole data transmission interaction process has no information leakage risk, and the automatic warehousing system is suitable for scenes with high information security and confidentiality requirements.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the warehouse technology field, concretely relates to an automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication. BACKGROUND

[0002] The automatic warehouse system relies on wireless communication for state monitoring and operation control, but wireless communication relies on open electromagnetic wave to transmit data, which has information leakage risk. In the scene with high information security level, the wireless communication means based on electromagnetic wave cannot be used, and it is required to use closed information link to monitor the state of operation equipment and transmit control instructions to realize automatic warehouse operation.

[0003] For example, the Chinese patent with the application number "CN201911223531.6" and the name "Intelligent warehouse delivery method combining AGV and mechanical arm" discloses an intelligent warehouse delivery method combining AGV and mechanical arm, which includes: receiving the delivery task of the warehouse management system; the warehouse control system performs task combination and warehouse inventory deployment; the AGV carries the goods shelf to the designated mechanical arm operation area; the system receives the AGV carrying completion state, calls the mechanical arm to pick the goods; the mechanical arm picks the goods, and the system dispatches the AGV to carry the goods shelf away. The utility model realizes the whole process of AGV automatic carrying target goods, AGV-mechanical arm automatic handover, and mechanical arm automatic picking without manual participation in the warehouse delivery process, greatly improves the delivery efficiency, reduces the personnel cost, improves the delivery accuracy and real-time performance. However, the patent is a combination of mechanical arm and AGV carrying, which only overcomes the problem of automatic carrying in warehouse operation. When the method is applied to automatic warehouse operation, there may be a defect that it cannot meet the signal transmission interaction process leakage risk. Therefore, the utility model provides an automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the problem in the prior art that the automatic warehouse system relies on infrared communication and wired network for data transmission interaction, does not rely on open electromagnetic wave as a communication carrier, and the whole data transmission interaction process has no information leakage risk, which is suitable for scenes with high information security and confidentiality requirements.

[0005] To this end, the technical scheme adopted is that the utility model provides an automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, which includes a path setting module for setting and positioning the tunnel running path in the warehouse to obtain the operation path point on the running path in the warehouse operation.

[0006] The running operation module is used for running on the preset running path in the warehouse and operating the material running.

[0007] An infrared communication module is configured to receive signals in real time when the goods are running on the running path.

[0008] A signal processing module is configured to process the received signals in real time during the warehouse operation to generate a running adjustment strategy or a feedback signal.

[0009] A control adjustment module is configured to perform the goods storage and retrieval operation through scheduling during the warehouse operation.

[0010] Preferably, the path setting module comprises shelves, the shelves are arranged in the warehouse, the AGV running lanes are arranged in the shelves, the AGV running paths are planned in the running lanes and outside the shelves, and the operation path points are arranged on the running paths.

[0011] The running lanes are arranged in the shelves as needed, the unloading and transfer area is arranged outside the shelves, the AGV running paths are planned in the running lanes and the unloading and transfer area, the operation path points are arranged according to the AGV storage and retrieval operation and running reversing requirements, the AGV runs along the running paths, and the AGV reverses or performs the storage and retrieval operation at the path points.

[0012] Preferably, the running operation module comprises a plurality of AGVs, the AGVs run on the preset running paths in the warehouse, and the AGVs perform the storage and retrieval operation or reversing at the operation path points.

[0013] Preferably, the AGVs can exchange data with the operation control system software only at the operation path points provided with the infrared communication devices, and update the AGV state and obtain new tasks.

[0014] Preferably, the operation path points are arranged to meet the AGV storage and retrieval operation requirements.

[0015] The operation path points of the running lanes in the shelves are selected to correspond to the shelf storage points, and the AGVs can perform the storage and retrieval operation at the operation path points.

[0016] The operation path points of the unloading and transfer area are selected to correspond to the preset temporary storage points, and the AGVs can perform the storage and retrieval operation at the operation path points.

[0017] Preferably, the infrared communication module comprises infrared communication devices, the infrared communication devices are installed on the top of the AGVs and the ceiling of the warehouse above part of the operation path points, the infrared communication devices installed on the top of the AGVs are connected with the control system of the AGVs, the infrared communication devices installed on the ceiling of the warehouse are connected with the server, and the AGVs can communicate with the server through the infrared communication devices when the AGVs run to the path points provided with the infrared communication devices.

[0018] Preferably, the signal processing module comprises a server, the server is arranged in the control room of the warehouse or other suitable positions, and is connected with the infrared communication devices installed on the ceiling of the warehouse through a wired network.

[0019] Preferably, the control adjustment module comprises a job control system software, the job control system software is deployed on a server, acquires the state information of the AGV, and schedules the AGV to perform the material storage and taking operation.

[0020] Preferably, the planning of the running path, the setting of the job path point and the installation position of the infrared communication device meet the simultaneous running requirement of multiple AGVs.

[0021] In the shelf, any one running lane can enter at most one AGV.

[0022] In the unloading transfer area, any one running path can run at most one AGV.

[0023] The installation position of the infrared communication device in the shelf is selected as the first job path point on the outermost side of the running lane, the AGV can acquire the running state of other AGVs at the position, judge whether the AGV has the running-out condition of leaving the current running lane, and decide whether to run out of the running lane according to the received task.

[0024] The installation position of the infrared communication device in the unloading transfer area is selected as the first job path point on the outermost side of the running path, the AGV can acquire the running state of other AGVs at the position, judge whether the AGV has the running-out condition of leaving the current path, and decide whether to run out of the running path according to the received task.

[0025] Preferably, the system running process entirely relies on wired network and infrared communication mode for data transmission, all information links are closed, there is no information leakage risk, and the system is suitable for scenes with high information security and confidentiality requirements.

[0026] The infrared communication mode has short communication distance (the typical sweet area of infrared communication is not greater than 60 cm), narrow range (the circular cone angle of the infrared communication pulse is not greater than 15°), and is difficult to be accessed and listened to by illegal means, so that data transmission through wired network and infrared communication can ensure the information safety of the data link.

[0027] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following specification, and some of them will become apparent from the specification, or will be understood by those skilled in the art through implementation of the present application. The purpose and other advantages of the present application can be achieved and obtained through the structures specially indicated in the present application file.

[0028] The technical scheme of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and examples. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present application, and constitute a part of the specification, and are used to explain the present application together with embodiments of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation to the present application. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 is an infrared communication schematic diagram of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 is an infrared communication equipment installation schematic diagram of the automatic warehouse system of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 is a plane layout schematic diagram of the automatic warehouse system of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 is an automatic warehouse operation system schematic diagram based on infrared communication of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious, easy to understand, the present application is further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present application are described below in combination with the drawings, and it should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present application, and do not limit the present application; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] As shown in Figure 1 — Figure 4 A kind of automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, including path setting module, for setting positioning in the passageway running path in storehouse, obtains the operation path point on running path in warehouse operation;Running operation module, for running on the preset running path in storehouse, operation is carried out to material running;Infrared communication module, for carrying out real-time signal reception when material runs on running path;Signal processing module, for real-time processing of the signal received in the process of warehouse operation running, generates running adjustment strategy or feedback signal;Control adjustment module, for material storage and taking operation by scheduling in the process of warehouse operation running.

[0038] The working principle and beneficial effects of the embodiment are as follows: the actual use space and layout are reasonably determined according to the actual layout and planning of the warehouse site, accurate positioning selection and data generation are carried out based on the real-time site, and the equipment layout and path data display in the warehouse are accurately generated; the operation path points on the running path in the warehouse operation are obtained; the material operation is carried out by running on the preset running path in the warehouse; the real-time signal receiving is carried out when the material runs on the running path; the running adjustment strategy or feedback signal is formed after the received signal is analyzed and processed, and is used for material storage and taking operation through scheduling in the warehouse operation process, that is, the automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication is realized, which depends on infrared communication and wired network for data transmission interaction, does not depend on open electromagnetic wave as a communication carrier, the whole data transmission interaction process has no information leakage risk, and is suitable for scenes with high information security requirements. Specific implementation method two:

[0040] As shown in Figure 1 — Figure 4 An automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, a path setting module, including a shelf, the shelf is arranged in the warehouse, an AGV running lane is left in the shelf, an AGV running path is planned in the running lane and outside the shelf, and an operation path point is arranged on the running path.

[0041] The running lane is arranged in the shelf as needed, and an unloading transfer area is arranged outside the shelf, the AGV running path is planned in the running lane and the unloading transfer area, the operation path point is arranged according to the AGV storage and taking operation and running reversing requirement, the AGV runs along the running path, and operates or reverses at the path point.

[0042] The working principle and beneficial effects of the embodiment are as follows: the embodiment includes: a shelf, a plurality of AGVs, a plurality of infrared communication devices, a server and a set of operation control system software.

[0043] The shelf is arranged in the warehouse, an AGV running lane is left in the shelf, an AGV running path is planned in the running lane and outside the shelf, and an operation path point is arranged on the running path; the AGV runs on the preset running path in the warehouse, and carries out material storage and taking operation or reversing at the operation path point, thereby realizing the conveying effect in the running process. Specific implementation method three:

[0045] As shown in Figure 1 — Figure 4 An automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, a running operation module, including a plurality of AGVs, the AGVs run on the preset running path in the warehouse, and carry out material storage and taking operation or reversing at the operation path point.

[0046] The working principle and beneficial effects of the embodiment are that: the multiple AGVs are synchronously driven to transport the warehouse materials, the real-time positions of the multiple AGVs are ensured through the operation path points, and the multiple AGVs are adjusted and controlled as a whole after data processing. Specific implementation four

[0048] As shown in Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4 An automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, the AGV can only exchange data with the operation control system software at the operation path point installed with the infrared communication device, update the AGV state, and obtain new tasks.

[0049] The working principle and beneficial effects of the embodiment are that: in the embodiment, the infrared communication device is installed on the top of the AGV and the warehouse ceiling above part of the operation path points, the infrared communication device installed on the top of the AGV is connected with the control system of the AGV, and the infrared communication device installed on the warehouse ceiling is connected with the server. When the AGV runs to the path point installed with the infrared communication device, the infrared communication device can communicate with the server. Specific implementation five

[0051] As shown in Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4 An automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, the setting of the operation path point meets the AGV material storage and retrieval operation demand.

[0052] The operation path point in the running lane in the goods shelf selects the corresponding goods shelf operation point, and the AGV can perform material storage and retrieval operation at the operation path point.

[0053] The operation path point in the unloading transfer area selects the preset material temporary storage point, and the AGV can perform material storage and retrieval operation at the operation path point.

[0054] The working principle and beneficial effects of the embodiment are that: in the embodiment, the running lane is set in the goods shelf, the unloading transfer area is set outside the goods shelf, the AGV running path is planned in the running lane and the unloading transfer area, the operation path point is set according to the AGV material storage and retrieval operation and running reversing demand, and the AGV runs along the running path and operates or reverses at the path point. Specific implementation six

[0056] As shown in Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4As shown, an automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication includes an infrared communication module. The infrared communication device is installed on the top of the AGV and on the warehouse ceiling above some operation path points. The infrared communication device installed on the top of the AGV is connected to the AGV's control system, and the infrared communication device installed on the warehouse ceiling is connected to a server. When the AGV runs to a path point where the infrared communication device is installed, it can communicate with the server through the infrared communication device.

[0057] The working principle and beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: By installing infrared communication devices on the top of the AGV and on the warehouse ceiling above some work path points, it is convenient to transmit and receive signal position feedback within the warehouse. The infrared communication devices installed on the top of the AGV are connected to the AGV's control system, facilitating real-time signal reception and control of the AGV. The infrared communication devices installed on the warehouse ceiling are connected to the server, and when the AGV runs to a path point where infrared communication devices are installed, it can communicate with the server through the infrared communication devices. Specific implementation method seven:

[0059] like Figure 1 — Figure 4 As shown, an automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication includes a signal processing module comprising a server. The server is located in the warehouse control room or other suitable location and is connected to an infrared communication device installed on the warehouse ceiling via a wired network.

[0060] The working principle and beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: In this embodiment, the server is set in the warehouse control room or other suitable location to prevent unnecessary damage and impact caused by factors such as high temperature or humidity, and is connected to the infrared communication equipment installed on the warehouse ceiling via a wired network. Detailed implementation method eight:

[0062] like Figure 1 — Figure 4 As shown, an automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication includes a control and adjustment module, which includes operation control system software. The operation control system software is deployed on a server to obtain the status information of AGVs and schedule AGVs to perform material storage and retrieval operations.

[0063] The working principle and beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: In this embodiment, the operation control system software is deployed on a server, which obtains the status information of the AGV in real time, and combines the data feedback and analysis to schedule the AGV to perform material storage and retrieval operations. Specific implementation method nine:

[0065] like Figure 1 — Figure 4As shown, an automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, the planning of the running path, the setting of the operation path point, and the installation position of the infrared communication device meet the simultaneous operation demand of multiple AGVs;

[0066] In the rack, at most one AGV can enter any one running lane;

[0067] In the unloading transfer area, at most one AGV can run on any one running path;

[0068] The installation position of the infrared communication device in the rack is selected as the first operation path point on the outermost running lane. The AGV can obtain the running state of other AGVs at this position, determine whether it has the condition to leave the current running lane, and decide whether to run outside the running lane according to the received task;

[0069] The installation position of the infrared communication device in the unloading transfer area is selected as the first operation path point on the outermost running path. The AGV can obtain the running state of other AGVs at this position, determine whether it has the condition to leave the current path, and decide whether to run outside the running path according to the received task.

[0070] The working principle and beneficial effects of the embodiment are as follows: In this embodiment, the AGV can only exchange data with the operation control system software at the operation path point where the infrared communication device is installed, update the AGV state, and obtain new tasks; and then real-time data analysis is performed;

[0071] Through the setting of the operation path point combined with the actual warehouse data, the AGV material storage and retrieval operation demand is met;

[0072] The operation path point of the running lane in the rack selects the corresponding rack storage point. The AGV can perform material storage and retrieval operation at the operation path point;

[0073] The operation path point of the unloading transfer area selects the preset temporary storage point. The AGV can perform temporary storage and retrieval operation at the operation path point.

[0074] In this embodiment, the planning of the running path, the setting of the operation path point, and the installation position of the infrared communication device meet the simultaneous operation demand of multiple AGVs;

[0075] In the rack, at most one AGV can enter any one running lane;

[0076] In the unloading transfer area, at most one AGV can run on any one running path;

[0077] The installation position of the infrared communication device in the shelf is selected as the first work path point at the outermost side of the running lane, and the AGV can obtain the running state of other AGVs at the position, judge whether the AGV has the running condition of leaving the current running lane, and decide whether to run out of the running lane according to the received task.

[0078] The installation position of the infrared communication device in the unloading transfer area is selected as the first work path point at the outermost side of the running lane, and the AGV can obtain the running state of other AGVs at the position, judge whether the AGV has the running condition of leaving the current path, and decide whether to run out of the running lane according to the received task. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0080] As shown in Figure 1 Figure 4 An automatic warehouse operation system based on infrared communication, the system running process depends on wired network and infrared communication mode for data transmission, all information links are closed, no information leakage risk, suitable for high information security and confidentiality requirements scene.

[0081] The working principle and beneficial effects of the embodiment are as follows: in the embodiment, the running process depends on wired network and infrared communication mode for data transmission, all information links are closed, no information leakage risk, suitable for high information security and confidentiality requirements scene.

[0082] The infrared communication mode has short communication distance (the typical sweet area of infrared communication is not greater than 60 cm), narrow range (the circular cone angle of infrared communication pulse is not greater than 15°), and is difficult to be accessed and listened to by illegal means, and data is transmitted through wired network and infrared communication, which can ensure the safety of data link information.

[0083] The above description is not a limitation of the utility model, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Therefore, if these modifications and changes of the utility model are within the scope of the claims of the utility model and its equivalent technologies, the utility model also intends to include these modifications and changes.​

Claims

1. An automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication, characterized in that: include, The path setting module is used to set and locate the running path of the aisles in the warehouse, and obtain the operation path points on the running path in the warehousing operation. The operation module is used to run on a preset path within the warehouse to perform operations on the movement of materials. The infrared communication module is used to receive signals in real time as the materials are moving along the operating path; The signal processing module is used to process the signals received during the warehouse operation in real time and generate operation adjustment strategies or feedback signals. The control and adjustment module is used to schedule material storage and retrieval operations during warehouse operations.

2. The automated warehousing system based on infrared communication according to claim 1, characterized in that, The path setting module includes shelves, which are deployed in the warehouse. AGV running aisles are reserved inside the shelves. AGV running paths are planned inside the running aisles and outside the shelves, and operation path points are set on the running paths. Running aisles are set up inside the rack as needed, and unloading and transfer areas are set up outside the rack. AGV running paths are planned in the running aisles and unloading and transfer areas. Operation path points are set according to the AGV's needs for storing and retrieving materials and changing direction. AGVs run along the running path and perform operations or change direction at the path points.

3. The automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operation module includes multiple AGVs, which run on preset routes within the warehouse and perform material unloading, loading, unloading, or turning operations at the operation route points.

4. The automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to claim 3, characterized in that: The AGV can only exchange data with the operation control system software at operation path points equipped with infrared communication devices to update the AGV status and obtain new tasks.

5. An automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to claim 3, characterized in that: The setting of the operation path points meets the material storage and retrieval operation requirements of AGV; The AGV can select the corresponding shelf location operation point for the operation path point in the aisle of the shelf, and perform material storage and retrieval operations at the operation path point; The AGV can select a preset temporary storage location for materials at the unloading and transfer area operation path point, and then perform storage and retrieval operations for the materials at the temporary storage location.

6. An automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to claim 3, characterized in that, The infrared communication module includes infrared communication devices, which are installed on the top of the AGV and on the warehouse ceiling above some work path points. The infrared communication devices installed on the top of the AGV are connected to the AGV's control system, and the infrared communication devices installed on the warehouse ceiling are connected to the server. When the AGV runs to a path point where the infrared communication devices are installed, it can communicate with the server through the infrared communication devices.

7. An automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to claim 6, characterized in that: The signal processing module includes a server, which is located in the warehouse control room and connected to infrared communication equipment installed on the warehouse ceiling via a wired network.

8. An automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control and adjustment module includes the operation control system software, which is deployed on the server to obtain the status information of the AGV and schedule the AGV to perform material storage and retrieval operations.

9. An automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The planning of the running path, the setting of the work path points, and the installation location of the infrared communication equipment can enable multiple AGVs to run simultaneously; One AGV enters any one of the running aisles inside the rack; Run one AGV on any one of the running paths in the unloading and transfer area; The installation location of the infrared communication equipment inside the rack is selected as the first work path point on the outermost side of the running aisle. At this location, the AGV can obtain the running status of other AGVs, determine whether it has the conditions to leave the current running aisle, and decide whether to run out of the running aisle based on the received task. The installation location of the infrared communication equipment in the unloading and transfer area is selected as the first work path point on the outermost side of the operating path. At this location, the AGV can obtain the operating status of other AGVs, determine whether it has the conditions to leave the current path and go out to run, and decide whether to go outside the operating path based on the received task.

10. An automated warehousing operation system based on infrared communication according to claim 9, characterized in that: The system relies entirely on wired networks and infrared communication for data transmission, and all information links are closed.

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