A rack with prompting function

Abstract

The application relates to a rack with a prompting function, which comprises a controller, a reading module, a database, a rack and a prompt lamp. The reading module is used for reading vehicle information. The controller accesses the database to obtain configuration information of a corresponding vehicle. The rack is provided with a placing position used for placing parts. The prompt lamp is arranged at the placing position and is electrically connected with the controller. According to the rack with the prompting function provided by the embodiment of the application, the rack is provided with the placing position, the reading module and the database are both in communication connection with the controller, the reading module can read information of a vehicle to be produced on a production line, the controller accesses the database according to the vehicle information to obtain configuration information of the corresponding vehicle, then the prompt lamp at the placing position of the parts in the configuration is lighted, the parts required by an operator can be conveniently and quickly prompted, errors in the process of taking the parts are avoided, and production quality problems are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of parts supply technology, and in particular to a material rack with a prompting function. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most automobile production lines adopt mixed-line production. When operators assemble parts on the car body on the production line, they need to check the configuration list first, and then pick the correct part from the many parts placed on the rack for assembly. This process is prone to errors, which can lead to production quality problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a material rack with a prompting function. This material rack can accurately obtain vehicle information on the production line, obtain vehicle configuration based on the vehicle information, and provide light prompts for the location of parts in the configuration, thereby effectively solving the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] Therefore, this application provides a material rack with a prompting function, including:

[0005] Controller;

[0006] The reading module is communicatively connected to the controller. The reading module is used to read vehicle information on the production line and send the vehicle information to the controller.

[0007] The database is connected to the controller, and the controller accesses the database to obtain the configuration information of the corresponding vehicle based on the vehicle information sent by the reading module.

[0008] A material rack, in one or more units, wherein the material rack is provided with one or more placement positions for placing parts;

[0009] Indicator lights are installed one-to-one in the designated positions, and the indicator lights are electrically connected to the controller;

[0010] The controller illuminates the indicator light for the location of the configured part based on the vehicle configuration information obtained from the database.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the booster light is an LED light.

[0012] In some possible implementations, a spotlight is also included, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to illuminate the placement location of the part in the vehicle configuration information.

[0013] In some possible implementations, a first display device is also included, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to display part information in the vehicle configuration information.

[0014] In some possible implementations, a voice broadcasting device is also included, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to broadcast part information from the vehicle configuration information.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the voice broadcasting device is used to broadcast the location information of the parts in the vehicle configuration information.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the voice broadcasting device is used to broadcast the characteristic information of parts in the vehicle configuration information.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the placement position is provided with a flip cover and a drive component for driving the flip cover to open or cover the placement position, the drive component being electrically connected to a controller.

[0018] In some possible implementations, a vision recognition system is also included, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to image vehicles after parts have been installed on the production line.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the visual recognition system includes a camera and a second display device, which are communicatively connected.

[0020] The material rack with prompting function provided according to the embodiments of this application includes a controller, a reading module, a database, and the material rack. Placement positions are set on the material rack. Both the reading module and the database can be communicated with the controller. The reading module can read the information of the vehicles to be produced on the production line. The controller accesses the database based on the vehicle information to obtain the configuration information of the corresponding vehicle, and then lights up the indicator light at the placement position of the configured part. This can conveniently and quickly prompt the operator for the required part, avoid errors in the process of picking up parts, and help avoid production quality problems. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A block diagram of a material rack with a prompting function provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a material rack with a prompting function, which is applied in automobile production lines, especially for placing automobile assembly parts, to facilitate operators in retrieving parts. Currently, automobile production lines adopt a mixed-line production method. When operators assemble parts for vehicles on the production line, they must first check the configuration list to determine the parts they need to retrieve. Then, they retrieve the required parts from the many parts placed on the material rack. Since various types of parts are placed together on the material rack, it is easy to pick the wrong parts, which can lead to production quality problems. The material rack with a prompting function provided in this application aims to eliminate the above-mentioned hidden dangers, facilitate operators in retrieving parts, reduce the probability of operators picking the wrong parts, and prevent production quality problems.

[0024] The rack with prompting function includes a controller 100, a reading module 200, a database 300, and the rack itself. The reading module 200 is communicatively connected to the controller 100 and is used to read vehicle information on the production line. After reading the vehicle information, the reading module 200 sends the vehicle information to the controller 100. The database 300 is communicatively connected to the controller 100. The controller 100 receives the vehicle information sent by the reading module 200, and then accesses the database 300 based on the vehicle information to obtain the corresponding vehicle configuration information stored in the database 300. This allows the controller to determine the parts that the operator needs to retrieve from the rack. In this embodiment, the number of racks is one or more. Each rack is provided with a placement position 400. There may be one or more placement positions 400 on a rack. The placement positions 400 are used to place the parts required for the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, there are multiple racks and multiple placement positions 400 on each rack. Each placement position 400 holds different types of parts, that is, the parts on each placement position 400 are different. Each placement position 400 is provided with an indicator light 500. The indicator light 500 is electrically connected to the controller 100. The controller 100 illuminates the indicator light 500 at the placement position 400 where the configured part is located according to the vehicle configuration information obtained from the database 300. The illuminated indicator light 500 serves as a reminder to the operator.

[0025] In this embodiment, an indicator light 500 is installed at each placement position 400 where it does not interfere with the placed part. When the indicator light 500 is lit, it indicates the placement position 400 where the part needs to be retrieved. This greatly improves the convenience for operators to retrieve parts and reduces errors, effectively avoiding production quality problems. After a vehicle on the production line is transported to a designated location, the reading module 200 reads the current vehicle information and sends it to the controller 100. The controller 100 accesses the database 300 and obtains the configuration information for that vehicle. The required parts are then obtained. The indicator light 500 at the placement position 400 of the required parts illuminates for 3 to 5 seconds, or the indicator light 500 flashes for 3 to 5 seconds. The specific illumination and flashing times can be adjusted according to the actual spatial layout of the placement position 400, as long as it is noticeable to the operator in time. The illumination of the indicator light 500 serves as a prompt to the operator, who can then immediately retrieve the parts from the corresponding placement position 400 to assemble the vehicle. The entire process is convenient, quick, and error-free. In this example, the step of reading vehicle information by the reading module 200 can be as follows: a card reader is set up on the production line, and the card reader is communicatively connected to the controller 100. An ID card is attached to the chassis of each vehicle on the conveyor, storing the vehicle's chassis number information. When the vehicle is transported to the card reader, the card reader can read the vehicle's chassis information. The database 300 stores vehicle configuration information for all chassis models. The card reader sends the read vehicle information to the controller 100, and then the controller 100 accesses the data in the database 300 to obtain the configuration information for the corresponding chassis model. Alternatively, the reading module 200 can read the vehicle information. The module 200 communicates with the production server. According to the production schedule, the module 200 directly obtains the current vehicle frame model from the production server. Then, the module 200 sends the current vehicle frame signal to the controller 100. The controller 100 accesses the database 300 based on the obtained frame model to obtain the corresponding vehicle configuration information. After obtaining the corresponding configuration information, the controller 100 can obtain the parts that need to be picked up for assembly. The controller 100 lights up the indicator light 500 of the corresponding part's placement position 400 to prompt the operator to pick it up.

[0026] Preferably, the indicator light 500 is an LED light, and the color of the LED light can be a relatively eye-catching color such as red or green. More preferably, the color of the LED light can be changed. For example, under normal conditions, the color of the LED light is green. When the controller 100 obtains the part to be retrieved from the database 300, it changes the color of the LED light at the corresponding placement position 400 to red and keeps it for 3 to 5 seconds to prompt the operator to retrieve the part at the corresponding position.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the rack further includes a spotlight 600, which is electrically connected to the controller 100. The spotlight 600 is used to illuminate the placement position 400 where the parts in the vehicle configuration information are located. In this embodiment, the spotlight 600 is normally off and is positioned at a higher location. One spotlight 600 may be provided for each placement position 400. This correspondence does not mean that the installation position of the spotlight 600 corresponds to the placement position 400, but rather that the illumination position of the spotlight 600 corresponds to the placement position 400. Alternatively, only one spotlight 600 may be provided, and the illumination direction and position of the spotlight 600 can be configured... The controller 100 adjusts the spotlight 600 to a focused type to accurately illuminate the placement position 400. After the controller 100 obtains the configuration information, for the example where each placement position 400 corresponds to a spotlight 600, the controller 100 controls the spotlight 600 corresponding to the placement position 400 where the required part is located to light up for 3 to 5 seconds. The spotlight 600 illuminates the placement position 400, making it easier for the operator to find. For the example where only one spotlight 600 is set, the controller 100 controls the spotlight 600 to light up and adjusts the illumination position of the spotlight 600 so that the spotlight 600 illuminates the placement position 400 where the required part is located for 3 to 5 seconds, prompting the operator to pick up the part.

[0028] More preferably, the rack also includes a first display device 700, which is electrically connected to the controller 100. The first display device 700 is a display screen and is used to display part information in the vehicle configuration information. In this embodiment, when the controller 100 obtains the required part, it can display the shape characteristics of the required part through the first display device 700, which is more conducive to the operator's identification of the part and further reduces the probability of the operator picking up the wrong part. In some embodiments, the navigation path of the placement position 400 of the required part can also be displayed through the first display device 700, which is convenient for the operator to move to the corresponding placement position 400.

[0029] More preferably, the rack also includes a voice broadcasting device, which is electrically connected to the controller 100. The voice broadcasting device is used to broadcast the information of the parts to be retrieved from the vehicle configuration information. After the controller 100 obtains the information of the parts to be retrieved, it can control the voice broadcasting device to broadcast the number of the placement position 400 of the required parts, the shape characteristics of the required parts, and other information, so as to facilitate the operator to retrieve the parts. In this embodiment, the voice broadcasting device can be a loudspeaker.

[0030] More preferably, a flip cover 801 and a drive component 802 can be provided at the placement position 400. The drive component 802 can drive the flip cover 801 to open or cover the placement position 400. When the flip cover 801 covers the placement position 400, it can cover the parts to prevent the parts from being contaminated with dust, etc. The drive component 802 can be a drive motor or a cylinder. The drive motor drives the flip cover 801 to move through components such as gears. The drive component 802 is electrically connected to the controller 100. After the controller 100 obtains the required parts, the controller 100 controls the drive component 802 to move, thereby opening the flip cover 801 of the placement position 400 where the required parts are located for 20-30 seconds so that the operator can pick it up. The opening action of the flip cover 801 also serves as a prompt to the operator so as to identify the position.

[0031] More preferably, the material rack with prompting function also includes a visual recognition system. The visual recognition system is electrically connected to the controller 100. The visual recognition system is used to image the vehicles after the parts are assembled on the production line. The operator can further check whether the assembled parts meet the standards based on the image information, thereby further improving the production quality. In this embodiment, the visual recognition system includes a camera and a second display device. The camera and the second display device are communicatively connected. Both the camera and the second display device are electrically connected to the controller 100. The second display device is a display screen. The camera takes pictures of the vehicles after the parts are assembled and displays them through the second display device. The second display device can be placed in a convenient observation position so that the operator or other inspectors can check it.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0033] It should be readily understood that “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on something” but also “on something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0034] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A material rack with a prompting function, characterized in that, include: Controller; The reading module is communicatively connected to the controller. The reading module is used to read vehicle information on the production line and send the vehicle information to the controller. The database is connected to the controller, and the controller accesses the database to obtain the configuration information of the corresponding vehicle based on the vehicle information sent by the reading module. A material rack, in one or more units, wherein the material rack is provided with one or more placement positions for placing parts; Indicator lights are installed one-to-one in the designated positions, and the indicator lights are electrically connected to the controller; The controller illuminates the indicator light for the location of the configured part based on the vehicle configuration information obtained from the database.

2. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indicator light is an LED light.

3. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes spotlights, which are electrically connected to the controller and are used to illuminate the placement locations of the parts in the vehicle configuration information.

4. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first display device, which is electrically connected to the controller, and is used to display part information in the vehicle configuration information.

5. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a voice broadcasting device, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to broadcast the part information in the vehicle configuration information.

6. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The voice broadcasting device is used to announce the location information of the parts in the vehicle configuration information.

7. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The voice broadcasting device is used to broadcast the characteristic information of parts in the vehicle configuration information.

8. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement position is provided with a flip cover and a drive component for driving the flip cover to open or cover the placement position. The drive component is electrically connected to the controller.

9. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a vision recognition system, which is electrically connected to the controller, and is used to image vehicles after parts have been installed on the production line.

10. A material rack with a prompting function according to claim 9, characterized in that: The visual recognition system includes a camera and a second display device, which are communicatively connected.

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