Equipment installation management system

Abstract

It automatically performs layout markings that include more design information than conventional methods. [Solution] The equipment installation management system for installing equipment generates marking information, which is information about markers to be marked on the installation surface where the equipment will be installed, based on the equipment design drawings. Using a marking device that moves along the installation surface, the system marks the installation surface with identification marks MI, which show identification information to identify each of the materials 21 and 29, and placement marks MP, which show at least the placement positions of the materials, as markers based on the marking information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a facility installation management system for installing facilities.

Background Art

[0002] When installing facilities, marking-out, which marks the installation surface of the facility with indicators, is performed in most cases. As the scale of the facility increases, the number of man-hours required for this marking-out work increases, leading to an increase in construction period and the burden on workers. In view of this point, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-139273 discloses a technique for automating marking-out using a marking-out device that moves along the installation surface. This marking-out device draws the installation positions of materials based on, for example, the position of an end of a single drawing line, the position of an intersection of cross-shaped drawing lines, the position of a contact point of T-shaped drawing lines, and the position of a corner of L-shaped drawing lines.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

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Patent Literature 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The marking-out work using a marking-out device reduces the construction period and work burden required for facility installation. However, there are still many matters that require reference to design drawings, such as selection of materials to be installed at the positions indicated by marking-out and construction methods.

[0005] In view of the above background, it is desired to provide a technique that can automatically perform marking-out containing more design information than conventional marking-out.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] The equipment installation management system in view of the above is an equipment installation management system for installing equipment, wherein the surface on which the equipment is to be installed is the installation surface, and based on the design drawings of the equipment, it generates marking information which is information of markers to be marked on the installation surface for installing a plurality of materials constituting the equipment, and using a marking device that moves along the installation surface, it marks the installation surface, based on the marking information, an identification mark showing identification information to identify each of the materials, and a placement mark showing at least the placement position of the materials, as markers.

[0007] In this configuration, the marking device marks the installation surface where the materials will be placed, indicating their position and other placement information, as well as identifying marks for the materials. Since the marking information for these markings is generated based on the design drawings, the frequency of referring to the design drawings during equipment installation work can be reduced. Thus, this configuration allows for the automatic creation of markings that include more design information than conventional marking methods.

[0008] Further features and advantages of the equipment installation management system will become clear from the following description of exemplary and non-limiting embodiments illustrated with reference to the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Perspective view showing an example of an item storage facility. [Figure 2] A schematic diagram showing an example configuration of an equipment installation management system. [Figure 3] Diagram illustrating the positioning of the marking device. [Figure 4] Diagram illustrating the position correction of marking points using a marking device. [Figure 5] This diagram schematically shows an example configuration of an equipment installation management system that also utilizes feedback information from a marking device. [Figure 6] A diagram showing an example of a mark to be marked out. [Figure 7] A diagram showing an example of a mark to be marked out. [Figure 8] A diagram showing an example of a mark to be marked out. [Figure 9] A diagram showing an example of a mark to be marked out. [Figure 10] A diagram showing an example of a mark to be marked out. [Figure 11] A diagram showing an example of a mark to be marked out. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The following describes an embodiment of the equipment installation management system with reference to the drawings. Here, an example of the equipment to be installed is an article storage facility 100 as shown in the perspective view of Figure 1. As shown in Figure 1, the article storage facility 100 includes article storage racks 20 for storing articles, a stacker crane 30, and a plurality of conveyors 40. Of course, the equipment to be installed is not limited to such an article storage facility 100. It may also be an article storage facility equipped with a vertical lifter and a horizontal transport vehicle, an article transport facility that transports articles by conveyors and transport vehicles, or an article sorting device that sorts and transports articles.

[0011] The article storage rack 20 is equipped with multiple storage sections 23 for storing articles. In this embodiment, the article storage equipment 100 is configured as a single storage unit consisting of two article storage racks 20 positioned opposite each other with a stacker crane 30 in between. Each article storage rack 20 has a plurality of column members 21 erected horizontally at predetermined intervals from the installation surface F of the equipment (for example, the floor of a building), and a plurality of shelves 22 fixed to the column members 21 at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction V (vertical direction) to support articles. The space above the shelves 22 fixed at the same height on the plurality of column members 21 forms a storage section 23 for storing articles. Each storage section 23 is positioned adjacent to the running rail 31, which is the travel path of the stacker crane 30, in a direction perpendicular to it. The stacker crane 30, sandwiched between the pair of article storage racks 20, can transfer articles to and from either article storage rack 20.

[0012] At one end of the storage section 23 of the item storage rack 20 in the direction of arrangement, a conveyor 40 for loading items into the item storage rack 20 (inbound conveyor 41) and a conveyor 40 for unloading items from the item storage rack 20 (unloading conveyor 42) are provided. Figure 1 illustrates a configuration in which the inbound conveyor 41 is provided adjacent to one of the item storage racks 20 facing each other across the stacker crane 30, and the unloading conveyor 42 is provided adjacent to the other item storage rack 20. The conveyors 40 are, for example, roller conveyors, slat conveyors, and belt conveyors. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, another transport device 50 may be provided for supplying items to the inbound conveyor 41 or for retrieving items from the unloading conveyor 42.

[0013] Furthermore, each conveyor 40 does not necessarily have to have a fixed function for receiving and shipping goods. Depending on the circumstances, each conveyor 40 may function as either a receiving conveyor 41 or a shipping conveyor 42. Also, for example, when there are many items being stored in the item storage rack 20, both conveyors 40 may function as receiving conveyors 41, and when there are many items being shipped out of the item storage rack 20, both conveyors 40 may function as shipping conveyors 42.

[0014] A stacker crane 30, positioned between a pair of opposing item storage racks 20, moves along a running rail 31 set along the front of each item storage rack 20, transporting items between the receiving conveyor 41 and the item storage racks 20, between different storage sections 23 within the same item storage rack 20, between one item storage rack 20 and the other, and between the item storage racks 20 and the outbound conveyor 42.

[0015] The stacker crane 30 includes a traveling carriage 35 that travels on a traveling rail 31 installed on an installation surface F, a pair of masts 33 erected on the traveling carriage 35, and a lifter 34 that moves up and down in the vertical direction V along the pair of masts 33. The lifter 34 includes a transfer device that transfers articles between the storage section 23 and the stacker crane 30. Further, the upper end portions of the pair of masts 33 are guided by a guide rail 32 installed on the ceiling. The lifter 34 moves up and down along the mast 33 and moves to a position facing a predetermined storage section 23, and the transfer device provided in the lifter 34 transfers articles between the storage section 23 and the stacker crane 30.

[0016] Figure 2 schematically shows a configuration example of the equipment installation management system 10, and here exemplifies a form corresponding to the work flow when installing the article storage equipment 100 as described above. The equipment installation management system 10 includes at least one computer 2 (control device) and a program (application software) executed on the computer 2. In the present embodiment, the equipment installation management system 10 further includes a tablet 3 (mobile terminal) that can be carried by a worker. In addition, the equipment installation management system 10 cooperates with the marking device 1. The marking device 1 is a device that autonomously moves on the installation surface F and automatically performs marking on the installation surface F. Marking is an operation of marking the installation surface F with a mark for arranging the material M constituting the equipment (see FIG. 5, specifically, for example, the pillar member 21) on the installation surface F.

[0017] When installing the article storage equipment 100, a designer creates a design drawing DW using a design drawing program (CAD: Computer Aided Design). When installing the article storage equipment 100, the same design drawing program or another different design drawing program generates and outputs, based on the design drawing DW, marking information MK which is information of marks to be marked on an installation surface F for installing a plurality of materials M constituting the equipment on the installation surface F. When the design drawing program generates the marking information MK from the design drawing DW, it is possible to adopt all information as the marking information; however, if too much information is marked on the installation surface F, the visibility will be reduced. For this reason, the design drawing program selects only information that needs to be marked on the installation surface F to generate the marking information MK.

[0018] Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 6 and the like, the marking information MK includes an identification mark MI indicating unique identification information for identifying each material M, and an arrangement mark MP indicating at least the arrangement position of the material M constituting the article storage equipment 100. Further, as will be described later, the arrangement mark MP also includes a direction mark MD indicating the orientation of the material M, a position mark MC indicating the position, and the like, and a plurality of pieces of information may be indicated by one mark. That is, one arrangement mark MP may have both arrangement position information and material orientation information.

[0019] The marking information MK is transferred, for example, from the computer 2 to a tablet 3 that can be carried by a worker at the site where the equipment is installed. The worker outputs the marking information MK to the marking device 1 via a marking device control program (application software) executed on the tablet 3. Naturally, the marking information MK may be directly transferred from the computer 2 to the marking device 1, or the computer 2 may output the marking information MK onto the cloud, and the marking device 1 may download the marking information MK stored on the cloud. Alternatively, the computer 2 may output the marking information MK to a storage medium such as a memory card, and the marking device 1 may acquire the marking information MK by attaching the storage medium to the marking device 1.

[0020] As shown in Figure 3, a reference instrument 4 that defines a three-dimensional reference position Q is placed on the installation surface F. The marking device 1 is equipped with a light receiving unit 11 that receives laser light emitted from the reference instrument 4. The marking device 1 can determine its position (device position P) in the installation space of the equipment by its relative position to the reference instrument 4. The marking device 1 stops so that the position corresponding to the marking information MK on the installation surface F becomes the device position P in order to draw (print, etc., hereinafter the same) a mark on the installation surface F at the position defined in the marking information MK. The marking device 1 is equipped with a printer head 12 supported by an XY table device (not shown), and by moving the printer head 12 while the marking device 1 is stopped, the mark set in the marking information MK is drawn on the installation surface F.

[0021] The light-receiving unit 11 is equipped with a prism and can detect the three-dimensional positions of multiple locations on the marking device 1, for example, four corners. By identifying the positions of multiple locations on the marking device 1, the marking device 1 can also determine the inclination of the installation surface F, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 shows a state in which the actual installation surface F2, shown by a solid line, is inclined relative to the ideal installation surface F1, shown by a dashed line, which is the design installation surface F. The position "P1" of the mark (placement mark MP, especially position mark MC) drawn on the installation surface F by the marking device 1 is defined in the marking information MK relative to the ideal installation surface F1. If the installation surface F is inclined, this position "P1" will shift to "P2". The marking device 1 can draw the mark at the correct position "P1" by adjusting the position of the printer head according to the inclination of the installation surface F. As described above, since the printer head 12 is movable, the position where the mark is drawn can be corrected from "P2" to "P1" by moving the printer head 12 according to the inclination of the mounting surface F.

[0022] Furthermore, the marking device 1 can obtain information on the actual height of the installation surface F at the position where the markings are drawn, i.e., the position where the material M is installed, along with detecting the inclination. The marking device 1 can then generate installation surface height information Ih (see Figure 5), which indicates the height at each planar position of the installation surface F (which may be an absolute position or a displacement relative to a virtual plane along the horizontal plane).

[0023] As shown in Figure 4, if the actual installation surface F2 is lower than the ideal installation surface F1, an adjustment member S (see Figure 5) may be used to adjust the height of the installation surface F and install the material M. The adjustment member S is, for example, a shim. Generally, such adjustment members are selected and used by workers at the equipment installation site. However, based on the installation surface height information Ih generated by the marking device 1, the type and quantity of adjustment members S required can be determined before the installation work begins.

[0024] For example, as shown in Figure 5, the installation surface height information Ih can be fed back from the marking device 1 to the computer 2 via the tablet 3. Of course, the installation surface height information Ih may also be directly transferred from the marking device 1 to the computer 2, or the marking device 1 may output the installation surface height information Ih to the cloud, and the computer 2 may download the installation surface height information Ih stored in the cloud. Alternatively, the marking device 1 may output the installation surface height information Ih to a storage medium such as a memory card, and the computer 2 may acquire the installation surface height information Ih by attaching the storage medium to the marking device 1.

[0025] Computer 2 can output the type and quantity of adjustment members S required when installing materials M for the entire equipment, based on the equipment design drawings DW and installation surface height information Ih. Specifically, Computer 2 can generate a bill of materials for adjustment members S (adjustment member bill of materials BM2), and the construction contractor can prepare, including ordering the appropriate adjustment members S, based on the adjustment member bill of materials BM2 between the time the layout is marked and the start of the equipment installation work. Such adjustment members S are often prepared in larger quantities than anticipated, taking into account on-site selection, and unused items are often discarded. However, by preparing in advance based on the adjustment member bill of materials BM2, waste is suppressed and costs are reduced.

[0026] Figure 5 illustrates a configuration in which a program running on computer 2 generates a materials parts list BM1, which sets the type and quantity of equipment materials M, and an adjustment parts parts list BM2, which sets the type and quantity of adjustment parts S. However, a single parts list including both materials M and adjustment parts S may also be generated.

[0027] Alternatively, since the adjustment member S is often a general-purpose member, a database of the adjustment member S may be stored in the marking device 1 or tablet 3. Furthermore, the system is not limited to the configuration in which the marking device 1 feeds back the installation surface height information Ih to the computer 2 and the computer 2 determines the type and quantity of the adjustment member S. Instead, the type and quantity of the adjustment member S may be determined in the marking device 1 or tablet 3 (i.e., at the site where the equipment is installed). In this case, it is preferable that the information on the type and quantity of the adjustment member S (adjustment member information) is fed back to the computer 2 along with the installation surface height information Ih, or that the information on the type and quantity of the adjustment member S is included in the installation surface height information Ih and fed back to the computer 2. The computer 2 can generate a parts list as described above based on the fed-back information. Note that if the computer 2 does not determine the type and quantity of the adjustment member S based on the installation surface height information Ih, there is no problem as long as it can be reflected in the parts list, so it is also acceptable for only the adjustment member information to be fed back from the marking device 1 to the computer 2.

[0028] The following will explain using an example of the markings displayed on the installation surface F. Figure 6 shows an example of the markings drawn on the installation surface F when installing the column members 21 of the item storage rack 20 shown in Figure 1. Each column member 21 is associated with an identification mark MI that indicates unique identification information. Here, "A0001" is shown as an example of the identification mark MI associated with the column member 21. Multiple column members 21 are used in the entire facility, but by assigning unique identification information to each column member 21, it becomes easier to distribute materials M. In addition, a placement mark MP is displayed on the installation surface F, which represents the center position of the column member 21 at the intersection of a cross mark. This mark also serves as a position mark MC indicating the placement position of the column member 21.

[0029] Furthermore, the column member 21 is installed on the installation surface F by fixing the fixing part 28 to the installation surface F with bolts 29. As shown in Figure 6, one column member 21 is fixed to the installation surface F using four bolts 29. A placement mark MP is drawn at the position where the bolts 29 are installed. This mark can also be called a position mark MC indicating the bolt position. In addition, “B10” is marked as an identification mark MI associated with the bolt 29. For auxiliary materials such as bolts 29, which are used in multiples for one material M and are used in common for multiple materials M, it is preferable to mark an identification mark that shows common identification information indicating the type of material, rather than unique identification information, as this can reduce the amount of marking on the installation surface F.

[0030] Since the four bolts 29 are of the same type, a mark is displayed near one of the bolts 29 as a representative. The marks displayed are a placement mark MP (location mark MC) indicating the position where the bolt 29 will be placed, and an identification mark MI specifying the type of bolt 29. Since the bolts 29 are inserted into bolt holes made in the installation surface F by processing during construction, a processing mark MA indicating processing information is also displayed as a mark related to the bolt 29.

[0031] As shown in Figure 6, in this embodiment, the placement mark MP (position mark MC) is marked as a mark that represents the center position at the intersection of a cross mark. In this embodiment, a circle corresponding to the diameter of the bolt hole is also marked as part of the placement mark MP. Furthermore, “φ10 / d100” is marked as a processing mark MA near the placement mark MP. This is a mark that indicates the formation of a bolt hole with a diameter of 10 mm and a depth of 100 mm. It can also be considered that the circular mark corresponding to the hole diameter in the placement mark MP described above also functions as part of the processing mark MA. When installing material M on the installation surface F, it may be necessary to process the installation surface F, such as creating bolt holes or anchor holes. As described above with reference to Figure 6, by marking the processing information for processing on the installation surface F, processing can be performed on the installation surface F without referring to the design drawings, thus improving work efficiency.

[0032] Furthermore, the processing information indicating the processing to be performed on the installation surface F may include not only the hole diameter and drilling depth mentioned above, but also other information such as tolerances. While specific examples are omitted, the processing mark MA may take on a display form other than the illustrated example depending on the processing information.

[0033] As an example of equipment, as shown in Figure 1, the equipment includes materials M such as column members 21 that are directly installed on the installation surface F, and materials M such as shelves 22 that are installed on the materials M installed on the installation surface F. Here, to distinguish between these, materials M that are directly installed on the installation surface F are called directly installed materials, and materials M that are attached to directly installed materials are called indirectly installed materials.

[0034] The column member 21 is an example of a directly installed material, and the shelf board 22 is an example of an indirectly installed material. Directly installed materials, such as the column member 21, are installed one at a time at the same location on the installation surface F, while indirectly installed materials, such as the shelf board 22, may be installed multiple times at the same location on the installation surface F. If information about indirectly installed materials is marked on the installation surface F in correspondence with the mark of the corresponding directly installed material, it is easier to improve the efficiency of preparing materials during construction. Figure 6 illustrates an example of a form in which the mark of such indirectly installed materials is also marked.

[0035] The "H0003" shown in Figure 6 is a unique identification mark MI indicating the shelf board 22 to be placed at this location. The "5" is a quantity mark MV indicating that five shelf boards 22 are used. The same identification information is assigned to each of the five shelf boards 22 placed at the same position on the installation surface F. The identification mark MI and quantity mark MV of the shelf board 22, which is an indirectly installed member, are marked near the placement mark MP of the column member 21, which is a directly installed member. In other words, the identification mark MI representing the indirectly installed material and the quantity information (quantity mark MV) representing the number of indirectly installed materials used are marked in association with the markers representing the directly installed materials (placement mark MP, etc.).

[0036] Furthermore, indirectly installed materials such as shelf boards 22 do not necessarily need to be assigned unique identification information depending on the installation location. For example, if the materials M are the same, such as shelf boards 22 of the same length, they may be assigned the same identification information.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1, the shelf board 22 is supported by multiple column members 21. Figure 7 illustrates a configuration in which markings indicating the relationship between two of the multiple column members 21 supporting the shelf board 22 and the shelf board 22 are marked on the installation surface F. The markings for the column members 21 are as described above with reference to Figure 6. However, the identification markings MI for the two column members 21 are different. In this example, the identification marking MI for one column member 21 is "A0001-1", and the identification marking MI for the other column member 21 is "A0001-2".

[0038] In the configuration illustrated in Figure 6, the only markings for the indirectly installed shelf board 22 were the identification mark MI and the quantity mark MV. In the configuration illustrated in Figure 7, the placement mark MP for the shelf board 22 is also marked on the installation surface F. The placement mark MP for the shelf board 22 is a dashed line marking the end of the short side of the rectangular shelf board 22 and the center line passing through the center of the short side and along the long side. Although omitted in Figure 7, the placement mark MP is formed by lines indicating both ends of the short side of the shelf board 22 and a center line connecting the centers of both ends of the short side. Workers can use this placement mark MP as a guide to install the shelf board 22 on the column member 21. Even when multiple shelf boards 22 are arranged side by side with their short sides facing each other, the transition points of the materials M become clear, making installation work easier. In this configuration, as shown in Figure 7, it is preferable that the identification mark MI and quantity mark MV of the shelf board 22 are displayed near the placement mark MP of the shelf board 22, which is an indirectly installed material.

[0039] The "H0003" shown in Figure 6 is a unique identification mark MI indicating the shelf board 22 to be placed at this location. The "5" is a quantity mark MV indicating that five shelf boards 22 are used. The same identification information is assigned to each of the five shelf boards 22 placed at the same position on the installation surface F. The identification mark MI and quantity mark MV of the shelf board 22, which is an indirectly installed member, are marked near the placement mark MP of the column member 21, which is a directly installed member. In other words, the identification mark MI representing the indirectly installed material and the quantity information (quantity mark MV) representing the number of indirectly installed materials used are marked in association with the markers representing the directly installed materials (placement mark MP, etc.).

[0040] Furthermore, indirectly installed materials such as shelf boards 22 do not necessarily need to be assigned unique identification information depending on the installation location. For example, if the materials M are the same, such as shelf boards 22 of the same length, they may be assigned the same identification information.

[0041] The adjustment member S described above, like the indirect installation materials, or as an indirect installation material, preferably has an identification mark MI indicating at least the type of adjustment member S used, and a quantity mark MV marked on the installation surface F, in association with the target direct installation material. As described above, if the marking device 1 can set the type and quantity of the adjustment member S, the marking device 1 can set the identification mark MI and quantity mark MV for the adjustment member S and mark the corresponding mark for the direct installation material at the same time as marking the direct installation material. If the type and quantity of the adjustment member S are set on the tablet 3, the marking device 1 can communicate with the tablet 3 while performing marking, thereby marking the adjustment member S at the same time as marking the corresponding direct installation material. When the type and quantity of adjustment members S are determined by feeding back the installation surface height information Ih to the computer 2, marking information MK for the adjustment members S is generated separately, and this marking information MK is transferred to the marking device 1, and marking is performed only on the adjustment members S, thereby enabling the marking of the adjustment members S.

[0042] Incidentally, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, a machining mark MA for the bolt hole is also marked for the bolt 29. In this way, it is preferable to mark areas where machining is required when installing material M with a mark indicating information about the machining accuracy. For example, bolt holes are formed using a drill or the like. If the installation surface F is made of concrete or the like, chipping may occur around the opening of the bolt hole on the installation surface F. If such chipping occurs on adjacent bolt holes on opposite sides, the two bolt holes may become connected. For this reason, it is preferable to arrange the bolt holes with an appropriate spacing between them. Furthermore, it is preferable to provide a buffer area around each bolt hole that does not allow other machining, not just for bolt holes. As shown in the enlarged view of Figure 7, it is preferable to mark a buffer area mark MB indicating the buffer area in association with the bolt 29 placement mark MP. The buffer area mark MB can also be called an accuracy mark MT indicating machining accuracy or installation accuracy.

[0043] Furthermore, some materials M have a specified orientation for installation. Figure 8 illustrates a form in which the placement mark MP is indicated by the cross-sectional shape of the column member 21. If the shape of the fixing part 28 to which the bolt 29 is attached is square or rectangular, there is a possibility that the column member 21 may be attached to the installation surface F even if its orientation is different from the specified orientation. By indicating the orientation of the column member 21 on the installation surface F with the placement mark MP, it becomes easier to install the column member 21 in the correct orientation.

[0044] Figure 9 shows an example of markings when an assembled product (device) such as a conveyor 40 is installed on the installation surface F. The placement markings MP, position markings MC, identification markings MI, etc., are the same as described above, referring to Figures 6 to 8. Here, a conveyor 40 is used as an example, but for the conveyor 40 as well, it is preferable that the center line along the transport direction is marked on the installation surface F as a placement marking MP, similar to the shelf board 22. By marking the placement marking MP that indicates the center line, it becomes easier to understand the transport path of the goods and to judge the possibility of interference with other components of the equipment, such as shutters.

[0045] Furthermore, in the case of the conveyor 40, it is preferable that the direction of transport of goods by the conveyor 40 be indicated as a direction mark MD. Figure 9 illustrates a configuration in which the transport direction is bidirectional, but some conveyors 40 have a transport direction defined on only one side. In this case, indicating the direction mark MD makes it easier to install the conveyor 40 in the correct transport direction.

[0046] In the goods storage facility 100 shown in Figure 1, conveyors 40 such as an inbound conveyor 41 and an outbound conveyor 42 may be arranged adjacent to each other, as illustrated in the design drawing DW in Figure 2. In particular, the distance between conveyors 40 arranged adjacent to two adjacent goods storage shelves 20 without a stacker crane 30 in between will be shorter than the distance between conveyors 40 arranged adjacent to goods storage shelves 20 with a stacker crane 30 in between. Considering interference between the goods being transported, it is preferable that the arrangement accuracy of the conveyors 40 be appropriately maintained. As shown in Figure 10, for example, it is preferable that a mark (spacing mark MG) indicating the distance between adjacent conveyors 40 (here, 2000 mm or more) is marked on the installation surface F in association with an arrangement mark MP indicating the centerline of the conveyor 40. The spacing mark MG can also be called an accuracy mark MT indicating the installation accuracy.

[0047] Furthermore, the installation accuracy information indicating the installation accuracy is not limited to those exemplified in Figures 7 and 10, but may also include information such as the straightness of the running rail 31.

[0048] As shown in Figure 1, some conveying devices 50 have curves in their conveying paths. Figure 11 illustrates a conveying device 50 that conveys goods using a transport vehicle 52 that moves along a predetermined conveying path. In this embodiment, a conveying device 50 is illustrated that includes a transport vehicle 52 that travels on rails 51 as a conveying path. When the transport vehicle 52 travels along a curve in the rails 51, it is more difficult to predict the trajectory of the transport vehicle 52's outer shape compared to when it travels along a straight section. To install the conveying device 50 on the installation surface F while preventing interference between workers at the facility and the transport vehicle 52, and interference with other installed objects or transported goods at the facility, it is preferable that the trajectory of the transport vehicle 52 be appropriately communicated to the construction workers. Therefore, as shown in Figure 11, it is preferable that a mark (trajectory mark ML) indicating at least one of the movement trajectory of the transport vehicle 52 in the region where the transport path (rail 51) of the transport device 50 curves, and the movement trajectory of the articles transported by the transport vehicle 52 (especially in cases where articles are transported with their bodies protruding from the transport device 50 in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the transport device 50) is marked on the installation surface F in association with the placement mark MP for positioning the transport device 50.

[0049] As explained above with various markings as examples, by assigning unique identification information to material M, attaching a label containing that identification information to material M, and marking the installation surface F with an identification mark MI corresponding to the identification information, the necessary material M can be placed in the appropriate location without referring to the design drawings DW or the material parts list BM1 during construction.

[0050] Furthermore, as illustrated in Figures 6 to 11, the marking device 1 should draw the centerlines of long materials M, such as the shelves 22 and conveyor 40, using dashed lines, dotted lines, or double-dotted lines, rather than continuous lines. This suppresses smudging during drawing by the marking device 1 and reduces ink consumption.

[0051] Furthermore, for bolt holes and the like, the shape and / or color of the markings may be varied depending on the hole diameter, excavation depth, etc. Alternatively, the color of the markings may be varied for each construction section. For example, in the case of the goods storage facility 100 illustrated in Figure 1, one storage unit may be considered as a unit, including one stacker crane 30, two goods storage shelves 20, and two conveyors 40 for loading and unloading, and the color of the markings may be varied for each storage unit.

[0052] Furthermore, although specific examples of markings are omitted, the height of the conveying surface of the conveyor 40 or the like may be marked on the installation surface F. For example, in a case where the member that forms the conveying surface (conveying surface forming member) and the member that supports the conveying surface support member (leg member) are independent materials M, and the conveyor 40 is assembled at the installation site, the leg member will have the same marking as the column member 21 described above marked on the installation surface F. The conveying surface forming member attached to the leg member can be considered an indirectly installed material, and it is preferable that an identification mark MI is marked on the installation surface F in association with the leg member, as well as the mounting height to the leg member being marked on the installation surface F as a mark.

[0053] Furthermore, the markings may not be limited to the materials M that constitute the equipment, but may also include markings to distinguish areas where materials M will not be installed. For example, markings indicating information that demarcates the installation surface F, such as areas where expansion is planned or areas where installation is prohibited to ensure evacuation routes, may be marked. In addition, if information on pipes buried in the installation surface F is available, the location of such pipes may be marked on the installation surface F.

[0054] The following is a brief summary of the equipment installation management system described above.

[0055] In one embodiment, the equipment design management system is an equipment installation management system for installing equipment, wherein the surface on which the equipment is to be installed is the installation surface, and based on the design drawings of the equipment, it generates marking information which is information of markers to be marked on the installation surface for installing a plurality of materials constituting the equipment, and using a marking device that moves along the installation surface, based on the marking information, it marks the installation surface as markers, including identification marks that show identification information to identify each of the materials, and placement marks that show at least the placement positions of the materials.

[0056] In this configuration, a marking device indicates the placement of materials, including positional information, and identifies the materials on the installation surface. Since the marking information for these indications is generated based on the design drawings, the frequency of referring to the design drawings during equipment installation work can be reduced.

[0057] Furthermore, it is preferable that the equipment installation management system's placement mark is a mark that further represents at least one of the shape and orientation of the material.

[0058] This configuration makes it easier for workers to identify the materials they are installing and understand the correct orientation, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0059] Furthermore, it is preferable that the equipment installation management system designates materials directly installed on the installation surface as directly installed materials, and materials attached to the directly installed materials as indirectly installed materials, and displays an identification mark representing the indirectly installed materials and quantity information representing the quantity of the indirectly installed materials in association with the mark representing the directly installed materials.

[0060] While direct installation materials are typically installed one at a time at the same location on the installation surface, indirect installation materials may be installed in multiple quantities at the same location. With this configuration, the quantity information of the indirect installation materials to be attached to the direct installation materials is displayed in association with the markings of the direct installation materials to which the indirect installation materials are attached, thereby improving the efficiency of material preparation during construction.

[0061] Furthermore, it is preferable that the equipment installation management system also displays processing information on the installation surface, indicating information about the processing to be performed on the installation surface when the materials are installed.

[0062] When installing materials on a surface, it may be necessary to process the surface, such as by drilling anchor holes. With this configuration, processing information for processing is indicated on the installation surface, allowing processing to be performed on the installation surface without referring to design drawings, thus improving work efficiency.

[0063] Furthermore, it is preferable that the equipment installation management system also displays installation accuracy information on the installation surface, indicating information about the installation accuracy when installing the materials.

[0064] The required installation precision for materials to be installed on a mounting surface may vary depending on the relationship with surrounding objects and the structure of the equipment. Installing everything with high precision may lead to a decrease in work efficiency, while installing with a precision lower than specified may lead to interference with other installed objects and the manifestation of malfunctions after the equipment is put into operation. With this configuration, installation precision information is marked on the mounting surface, allowing materials to be installed on the mounting surface with appropriate precision without referring to design drawings, thus improving work efficiency and installation quality.

[0065] Furthermore, if the equipment includes a transport device that transports goods by a transport vehicle that moves along a predetermined transport route, it is preferable for the equipment installation management system to display a trajectory mark on the installation surface, in association with the placement mark for positioning the transport device, indicating at least one of the trajectory of the transport vehicle in the region where the transport route of the transport device curves, and the trajectory of the goods transported by the transport vehicle.

[0066] When a transport vehicle travels along a curve in the rails, it is more difficult to predict the trajectory of the transport vehicle's outer shape compared to when it travels along a straight section. With this configuration, the trajectory of the transport vehicle is appropriately communicated to the construction workers, so that the transport device can be installed on the installation surface while preventing interference between workers and the transport vehicle at the equipment, as well as interference with other installed objects or transported objects at the equipment.

[0067] Furthermore, it is preferable that the equipment installation management system includes a reference instrument that defines a three-dimensional reference position on the installation surface, and that the marking device identifies the position of the marking device in the equipment installation space based on its relative position to the reference instrument, and generates installation surface height information indicating the height at each planar position on the installation surface.

[0068] Due to errors during the formation of the installation surface, slight inclines, bulges, or subsidence may occur, resulting in a deviation in height from the design reference plane. By generating installation surface height information while marking out the layout, the amount of work required to remeasure during construction is reduced, and the efficiency of installing materials while adjusting the height can be improved.

[0069] Furthermore, when the reference instrument is placed on the installation surface and the marking device generates the installation surface height information, the equipment installation management system preferably outputs the type and quantity of adjustment members required when installing the materials, based on the design drawings of the equipment and the installation surface height information.

[0070] Design drawings, which show the placement of materials relative to a reference plane, naturally do not include adjustment components. With this configuration, the type and quantity of adjustment components required are output based on the installation height information obtained during the marking out process. This allows adjustment components to be prepared in advance of the start of construction, improving the efficiency of installation work and reducing material costs. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0071] 1: Marking device 4:Reference device 10: Equipment Installation Management System 21: Column members (materials, materials for direct installation) 22: Shelving (materials, indirect installation materials) 29: Bolts (materials) 100: Item storage facilities (equipment) DW: Design drawing F: Installation surface Ih: Installation surface height information M: Materials MI: Identification mark MK: Marking Information MP: Placement mark Q: Reference position S: Adjustment member

Claims

1. A facility installation management system for installing equipment, The surface on which the aforementioned equipment is installed is designated as the installation surface. Based on the design drawings of the equipment, marking information is generated, which is information about markers to be marked on the installation surface in order to install the multiple materials that constitute the equipment. An equipment installation management system that uses a marking device that moves along the installation surface to mark the installation surface, based on the marking information, an identification mark indicating identification information for each of the materials, and a placement mark indicating the placement position of the materials, as markers.

2. The equipment installation management system according to claim 1, wherein the placement mark is further a mark representing at least one of the shape and orientation of the material.

3. The material directly installed on the aforementioned installation surface is designated as a directly installed material, and the material attached to the directly installed material is designated as an indirectly installed material. The equipment installation management system according to claim 1, which displays, in association with the mark representing the directly installed materials, an identification mark representing the indirectly installed materials and quantity information representing the quantity of the indirectly installed materials used.

4. Furthermore, the equipment installation management system according to claim 1, wherein processing information indicating information on the processing to be applied to the installation surface when the material is installed is displayed on the installation surface.

5. Furthermore, the equipment installation management system according to claim 1, wherein installation accuracy information indicating information on the installation accuracy when installing the materials is displayed on the installation surface.

6. The aforementioned equipment includes a conveying device that transports articles by a transport vehicle that moves along a predetermined transport route, The equipment installation management system according to claim 1, wherein, in association with the placement mark for arranging the conveying device, a trajectory mark indicating at least one of the movement trajectory of the conveying vehicle in the region where the conveying path of the conveying device curves, and the movement trajectory of the article conveyed by the conveying vehicle, is marked on the installation surface.

7. A reference device for determining a three-dimensional reference position is placed on the aforementioned installation surface. The aforementioned marking device is The position of the marking device in the installation space of the equipment is determined by its relative position to the reference instrument. The equipment installation management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which generates installation surface height information indicating the height at each planar position on the installation surface.

8. The equipment installation management system according to claim 7, which outputs the type and quantity of adjustment members required when installing the materials, based on the design drawings of the equipment and the installation surface height information.

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