JP2016179898A - System for controlling sorting of uniform - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sorting control system that allows individually managed uniforms, which are conveyed by a conveyor while being hung over normal hangers, to be automatically sorted finely and accurately by one time processing and also has a space-saving property.SOLUTION: A data base for individually managing uniforms is interlocked with a sorting device so that the sorting device which is performing sorting processing can determine how the uniforms should be sorted based on data in the data base.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a system for managing the sorting of uniforms. More specifically, the present invention relates to an individual-controlled uniform after a washing process that is conveyed on a hanger in a desired manner by a single process. It is related with the system for making it possible to sort by.

  In the cleaning work of the uniform rental business, the rental uniforms are regularly collected and cleaned in a laundry factory. In such a cleaning operation, since a large number of uniforms of the same type are handled, how to efficiently perform an operation to eliminate sorting errors and misdistribution is an important issue. In order to tackle this problem, individual uniforms are managed by adding IC tags and barcode tags to all uniforms to be rented.

  Conventionally, automatic sorting of individually managed uniforms in cleaning operations is performed by associating the IC tag or bar code tag with the hanger, associating the uniform conveyed with the conveyor with the hanger, and using the hanger identification. It has been broken. However, in the method using such hanger identification, it is necessary to remove the uniform from the hanger or to hang it on a shipping hanger such as a normal wire hanger when shipping to a customer after sorting.

  In order to carry out fine sorting, it is common to first sort by customer and then sort by combinations such as department, individual, product, etc. Such fine sorting is generally performed manually by an operator based on the display of a label attached to the uniform. Alternatively, in order to realize automatic fine sorting, it is necessary to carry out stepwise sorting processing several times or increase the number of discharge lanes (for example, 100 lanes), which makes the processing complicated and the work space There was a problem of increase. Moreover, since uniforms to be sorted are normally read in units of laundry lots, the above-described automatic fine sorting method is poorly applied and is not widely used.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the technical field. Uniforms managed individually are conveyed by a single process on a conveyor hanger or other normal hanger. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sorting management system that enables automatic and fine sorting, and that also saves space.

The present inventor has intensively studied to solve the above problems. In this process, the present inventor, in the prior art, has no data management connection between the database used for individual product management of the uniform and the sorting device, and therefore when the uniform is received at the laundry factory. We paid particular attention to the fact that the database was only updated at the time of shipment after washing. According to such a conventional method, during the sorting process, detailed information regarding each uniform stored in the database cannot be accessed and used for sorting. Therefore, the present inventor has conceived of configuring the apparatus so that the sorting apparatus during the sorting process can read information on each uniform from the database.
Furthermore, the present inventor has studied to further utilize the advantages of the configuration, and has come up with a methodology for controlling each uniform conveyed in the circle conveyor for performing sorting using position information in the circle conveyor. did. In the methodology, when the uniform is loaded on the circle conveyor, information on the loading position is acquired. As a result, when all the uniforms to be subjected to one sorting process are put into the circle conveyor, the sorting apparatus can identify which uniforms exist in which position in the circle conveyor, and information in the database. Based on this, the details of each uniform can be grasped. Based on this information, the sorting apparatus can change the uniform at any position in the circle conveyor at any time point (for example, how many weeks of circular conveyance) in order to enable sorting specified in advance by the user. It is configured so that it can be determined to which sorting lane to send. Thus, when all uniforms are delivered to any lane, the uniforms are within each lane and between lanes (ie, for example, after the last uniform in lane 1 followed by the first uniform in lane 2). And can be ordered in a desired order. By discharging the uniforms arranged in this way in the order, the target sorting becomes possible.
The present inventor has further studied based on the above idea and has completed the present invention.

The present invention provides the following.
[1] A sorting management system for sorting a uniform to which a label indicating a label identification code is attached according to one or more sorting items, the sorting management system including:
Having a database, the database being capable of storing the information of the one or more sorting items and the label identification code associated with each uniform to be sorted;
A circle conveyor configured to automatically convey a hanger on which a uniform is hung, and a plurality of positions on which the hanger can be hung, each assigned a specific position identification code, are specified. And
A code reader configured to be able to read the label identification code before the uniform is placed on the circle conveyor;
A loading device for loading a uniform into any one of the plurality of positions in the circle conveyor, the loading device including the label identification code for each uniform loaded into the circle conveyor; And the position identification code of the loading position can be obtained,
Having at least one sorting conveyor for sorting uniforms sorted in a circle conveyor, configured to be able to transport hangers hung on a uniform in connection with the circle conveyor;
A sorting device for executing a uniform sorting process in the circle conveyor, the sorting device relating to the label identification code and the position identification code of each uniform received from the input device, and a sorting process method; Based on the instructions received from the user and the data stored in the database, to which of the at least one sorting conveyor and at which point the uniforms present on the circle conveyor should be sorted And sorting the uniforms according to the sorting information.
The sorting management system.
[2] The system according to [1], wherein the one or more sorting items include at least one selected from the group consisting of item information of a uniform, a customer name, a delivery location, and a user name.
[3] The database is configured to store the input position in the circle conveyor and the data of the sorting information related to each uniform to be sorted, and to the circle conveyor. The system according to the above [1] or [2], which is configured to automatically change these data in the database in response to determination of the input position of the uniform and generation of the sorting information. .
[4] The uniform further includes an error discharge lane, and the information is read in the database related to the label identification code in response to reading the label identification code by the code reader. The system according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the system is configured to perform error determination and discharge a uniform determined to be an error to the error discharge lane.
[5] The system further includes a discharge conveyor, and is configured to discharge all uniforms sent to the at least one sorting conveyor to the discharge conveyor in a predetermined order. The system according to any one of [1] to [4] above.
[6] The position identification corresponding to any one position of the plurality of positions on the circle conveyor where the hanger is not hung with respect to each uniform to be input to the circle conveyor. The system according to any one of [1] to [5], wherein the system is configured to assign a code and insert the uniform into the position indicated by the position identification code.
[7] The system further includes a tunnel dryer configured to perform a drying process of the uniform by automatically conveying the uniform hung on the hanger so as to pass through the uniform. The system according to any one of [1] to [6].
[8] The system according to any one of [1] to [7], wherein the number of the at least one sorting conveyor is 1 to 10.
[9] The system according to any one of [1] to [8], wherein the number of the plurality of positions on which the hanger can be hung on the circle conveyor is 100 to 1000.

According to the present invention, uniforms that are individually managed and conveyed on a normal hanger such as a wire hanger can be automatically and finely sorted by a single process. A sorting management system having both cost reduction and space saving (downsizing of the sorting device, etc.) is provided.
In one embodiment of the system of the present invention, at each position of the sorting process, each uniform is put in a position in the circle conveyor and the lane and timing to which it is sent are stored in the database. Data is rewritten. Therefore, even if an error occurs, it is possible to know which error has occurred when sending out which uniform at which position, that is, it is possible to completely track the error status. .
In addition, since the sorting device and the database for managing individual items are linked, if there is an error in the database information or if a uniform unrelated to the customer is covered, It is also possible to guide the uniform to the error discharge lane.
Furthermore, since each uniform in the circle conveyor is controlled based on position information in the conveyor, not on the hanger identified by the tag, the sorting process can be performed using a normal wire hanger. It is also possible to deliver the product without changing.

It is a figure which shows the outline of the procedure of the cleaning operation | work using the sorting management system of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline of a structure of the sorting management system according to the exemplary aspect of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of the sorting procedure using the sorting management system of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a system of the present invention and a procedure of a cleaning operation using the system will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  In the system of the present invention, uniforms that are managed individually are targets for sorting. The type of uniform and the type of customer are not particularly limited. For example, various uniforms of employees such as medical or nursing care facilities (eg, white robes, trousers), various uniforms of employees such as restaurants and factories (eg: Outerwear, shirts, pants, etc.). The uniform may include various color patterns (eg, white and colored) and materials (eg, cotton, synthetic fiber, hair, etc.).

  For the above-mentioned individual item management, a wash-resistant label indicating a label identification code is attached to each uniform. The label identification code is magnetically or optically readable, for example. For this purpose, a bar code, RFID, or the like can be used. It is preferable that the name of the facility, the affiliation of the user of the uniform, the name, etc. are further displayed on the surface of the label so that the sorting operator can easily identify the uniform. For example, an adhesive layer that is heat-welded is provided on the back surface of the label in order to allow the label to be attached to a uniform. Preferably, the label is made of a cloth having wash resistance, and the adhesive layer can be pressure-bonded to the cloth at room temperature and can be firmly welded by heating with an iron or the like. As such a label, for example, the label described in Japanese Patent No. 442051 can be used.

  The individual item management described above is performed using a database on a computer. The database stores information data related to each uniform to be sorted. Such information includes one or more sorting items and a label identification code. The sorting item may be, for example, uniform item information (ie, item name, size, etc.), customer name, delivery location, user name, and the like. The information also preferably includes a uniform management state (that is, the location and processing status of the uniform such as a customer, a laundry factory, and waiting for shipment). The above item information, customer name, delivery location, user name, etc. are not particularly limited as long as they can identify the item, customer, delivery location, user, etc. Therefore, instead of actual names, etc. A suitable ID code or the like can be used. As described above, in the system of the present invention, efficient sorting is realized by linking the sorting device and the database. Therefore, the information includes the input position in the circle conveyor of the uniform generated during the sorting process. (Described later) and sorting information (described later) are also preferably included. The information further includes further details about the customer (eg address, phone number, region classification, etc.), further details about the user (eg affiliation, job title, etc.), uniform history (eg delivery date, cleaning history). , Repair history, etc.).

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the procedure of a cleaning operation using the system 1 of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the procedure typically includes collection 100, acceptance confirmation 110, laundry 120, drying 130, sorting 140, finishing operation 150 and shipping 160. The system 1 of the present invention is for managing and executing the sorting 140, and preferably further includes an apparatus for managing and executing the drying 130 in connection with the sorting 140 (details will be described later).

  The collection 100 of the uniform from the customer can be performed in the same manner as before. For example, for large customers, the staff of the rental company of the uniform or the staff of the outsourcer may visit the facility regularly to collect a large number of uniforms and deliver them to the laundry factory. On the other hand, for small-scale facility customers, there are a small number of uniforms to be washed from each customer, but there are often a large number of facilities in the area. With a similar form of collection method, business efficiency may be reduced. In view of this point, for example, it is also preferable to tie up a regular collection of uniforms and collection and delivery after cleaning in cooperation with a cleaning company in the area of the facility. In either case, the collector will use a code reader at the time of collection to read the label identification code shown on the label of the uniform to be washed and change the system so that the management status and history of the uniform in the database can be changed. It is preferable to configure. This prevents troubles such as loss of uniforms and facilitates tracking of uniforms.

  The uniform after collection 100 is collected in a laundry factory. The collected uniforms (laundry) are delivered to the uniform storage place, and the laundry acceptance confirmation 110 is performed in this storage place. In the acceptance confirmation 110, as in the case of collection, the operator may read the label identification code shown on the laundry label using a code reader, and change the management state and history of the uniform in the database. By reading the label identification code, it is possible to check whether there is any omission or whether the retiree's uniform is not misplaced. Further, at this stage, for example, it is possible to perform an operation of previously applying a detergent to the soiled portion of a heavily soiled laundry, or an operation of confirming and removing the contents of the pocket.

  The laundry for which the acceptance confirmation 110 has been completed is sent to the reception stand, and is collected for each lot (or 1 batch) to be used for the subsequent washing 120, drying 130 and sorting 140, and the lot number and the like are set. Is done. Alternatively, an appropriate amount of laundry may be gathered after washing 120 and used for drying and sorting as one lot. The washing 120 treatment can be performed under various conventionally known conditions depending on the material of the laundry, the type of dirt, and the like. Although the washing machine used is not particularly limited, for example, an industrial washing machine (for example, those commercially available from Inamoto Seisakusho, Tokyo Washing Dyeing, Asahi Seisakusho, etc.) capable of handling 50 to 100 kg can be suitably used. The wash 120 process typically includes washing and dewatering.

  Each lot is appropriately determined according to the size of the washing machine used and the size of the sorting management system of the present invention, but is preferably 50 kg or less, more preferably about 30 to 40 kg. The weight of the laundry is preferably from the viewpoint of general system scale, productivity improvement, prevention of sorting errors, and the like. Further, in the system of the present invention, even if lots of uniforms such as many different customers and delivery locations are included, it is possible to automatically sort in a specified desired format. From the viewpoint, it goes without saying that uniforms such as customers and delivery places that are the same or related to each other are preferably combined into one batch or a continuous batch as much as possible. Furthermore, white goods and colored goods may be separated at this stage, and since suitable conditions for washing and drying differ depending on the material of the uniform, the laundry may be classified by material.

  The uniform after washing 120 is subjected to drying 130 and sorting 140 steps. The system of the present invention is preferably configured such that drying 130 and sorting 140 can be performed under continuous conveyor transport, with a conveyor system configured to allow automatic transport coupled together. FIG. 2 shows an outline of the sorting management system 1 according to the present invention having such an aspect.

  The conveyor system 20 in the sorting management system 1 of the present invention of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2 includes a drying conveyor 21, a loading conveyor 22, a circle conveyor 23, and at least one (5 in the figure) sorting conveyor 24. , And a discharge conveyor 25, and a start conveyor 26 for conveying the uniform to the drying conveyor 21 and an intervening conveyor 27 interposed between the conveyors. The driving of these conveyors is controlled by a conveyor control device 26 (not shown).

  These conveyors may be of the same form as various conveyors normally used in uniform cleaning factories. Such a conveyor can use what is marketed from Tokai conveyor, Nippon Steel, YAC etc., for example. All of these conveyors are configured to transport hangers on which uniforms are hung. Accordingly, the height of the position where the hanger is hung is preferably about 160 to 180 cm in consideration of the convenience of the operator. In addition, it is also preferable to design the conveyor system 20 to have a two-story structure by appropriately using a vertical conveyance conveyor in terms of realizing further space saving.

  Furthermore, the series of conveyors of the conveyor system 20 is preferably configured to allow automatic transportation coupled to each other, i.e., when a hanger is introduced into the conveyor system 20, without subsequent human intervention, The hangers can be conveyed to the discharge conveyor 25 through the drying conveyor 21, the input conveyor 22, the circle conveyor 23, and the at least one sorting conveyor 24. For this purpose, a device for controlling the delivery of hangers between conveyors (described later), or connecting the conveyors with descending slope rails (the hangers released from the conveyor transport are transferred to the next conveyor through the rails). Or the like) can be provided.

  The uniform drying process 130 and the sorting process 140 using the sorting management system 1 of the present invention are started by introducing a hanger on which the uniform is hung into the conveyor system 20. Uniform hanger-up is usually performed by placing one lot of uniforms after the washing 120 on the hanger one by one. A hanger with a uniform is introduced into the start position of the conveyor system 20, for example, the start conveyor 26 described above. A hanger feeder can also be used to facilitate the hanger up and introduction to the conveyor. The hanger feeder is configured so that the worker can supply the hangers one by one in an easy-to-hanger arrangement, and when the hangers have been put on the uniform, the hangers can be automatically introduced into the start conveyor 20 by pressing a push button, for example. It is preferable that As a hanger feeder, what is conventionally used in the said technical field can be used.

  The uniform conveyed on the start conveyor 26 is subjected to the drying 130 process by passing through the tunnel dryer 30 one by one. The drying conveyor 21 is a conveyor for automatically conveying a uniform so as to pass through the tunnel dryer 30. Accordingly, the uniform conveyed on the start conveyor 26 is delivered to the drying conveyor 21 one by one. The delivery of the uniform is controlled by providing a switching device conventionally used in the technical field, for example, a device having a mechanism for pushing the hanger so that the switching device pushes from the signal when the uniform comes to the position. Can do.

  As the tunnel drier, those conventionally used in uniform cleaning factories, such as those commercially available from Miyata Koki, can be used. The drying conditions can also be performed under various conventionally known conditions depending on the laundry material and the like. The uniform after drying 130 is transported to the loading conveyor 22 and subjected to sorting 140 processing.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of the sorting 140 procedure using the sorting management system 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the sorting 140 reads the label identification code 141 of the uniform, generates the uniform input position information 142, inputs the uniform 143 to the designated position in the circle conveyor 23, and acquires the uniform input information. Transmission of the information 144 to the sorting device, a sorting method designated in advance by the user, generation 145 of sorting information based on the input information and information in the database, sorting 146 based on the sorting information, and the sorted uniform Includes discharge 147. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, after the uniform input position information is generated 142, the uniform is input 143 to the designated position in the circle conveyor 23, but the hanger in the circle conveyor 23 is still hung. After a uniform is thrown into an arbitrary position that is not provided, it may be configured to obtain throwing position information corresponding to the position.

  The uniform label identification code reading 141 is performed by, for example, magnetically or optically reading the label identification code shown on the uniform label using the code reader 41. As the code reader 41, a barcode reader, an RFID reader, or the like can be used. Reading may be performed manually by an operator point by point, or a mechanism (for example, a loading conveyor) that automatically reads a label of a uniform being conveyed one point at a time can be provided. In any case, it is also preferable to further provide a display 45 to display information on each uniform whose label has been read. Furthermore, uniforms that do not satisfy the preset conditions as a result of label reading are not conveyed to the loading conveyor 22 or removed from the loading conveyor 22 and then guided to an error discharge lane 28 (not shown). It is also preferable to configure the device.

  For each uniform after the label reading 141, the input device 40 generates information relating to the input position of the uniform in the circle conveyor (step 142). As will be described in detail later, in the circle conveyor 23 for the sorting management system 1 of the present invention, a plurality of positions where hangers can be hung are specified, and each of the plurality of positions has a specific position identification. Codes are assigned (typically numbers 1 through N are assigned to N positions). The throwing device 40 gives a position identification code corresponding to any one of the plurality of positions where the hanger is not hung to each uniform after the label reading 141. Each uniform to which the position identification code is assigned is put in a position corresponding to the code in the circle conveyor 23 in the next step 143. Therefore, in order to minimize the operation of the circle conveyor 23 for adapting to the input position of the uniform, the continuous uniforms transported by the input conveyor 22 have identification codes (typically, adjacent positions). , Consecutive position numbers) are preferably given.

  The uniforms to which the position identification codes are assigned are sequentially input to designated positions in the circle conveyor 23 by the input device 40 (step 143). The circle conveyor 23 can circulate and convey a hanger with a uniform, a plurality of positions to which a hanger can be hung, each assigned a specific position identification code, and the present invention. Accordingly, there is no particular limitation as long as the uniform can be input by the input device and the uniform can be sent to the sorting conveyor via the sorting device. The number of the plurality of positions where the hanger can be hung is typically 10 to 1000, preferably 100 to 1000. The plurality of positions where the hanger can be hung can be formed as slots, for example. The general shape of the circle conveyor 23 itself may be the same as that of a conventional circle conveyor (for example, those commercially available from Tokai conveyor, Nippon Steel, YAC, etc.). The assignment and recognition of the position identification code can be performed using an electronic mechanism, for example.

  For example, when the circle conveyor 23 is driven so that the designated position is arranged at the connecting position between the loading conveyor 22 and the circle conveyor 23, the uniform is loaded. This can be done by configuring the system so that it is delivered from the conveyor 22 to the designated position of the circle conveyor 23.

  For each uniform thrown into the circle conveyor 23, the throwing device 40 obtains throwing information including at least the label identification code and the assigned position identification code (that is, the throwing position in the circle conveyor). The position identification code given as described above may be recorded in the database 51 for each uniform loaded on the circle conveyor 23 in conjunction with the database 51. As a result, even if an error occurs in the subsequent sorting process, it is possible to know which error has occurred when sending out which uniform at which position. That is, the error status is completely tracked. It becomes possible.

  The sorting information generation 145 based on the sorting method designated in advance by the user, the input information, and the information in the database 51 is performed using the sorting device 50. The sorting device 50 is configured to be able to read the data in the individual product management database 51, thereby using the detailed information of each uniform stored in the database 51 for sorting management. be able to. The sorting device 50 is also configured to receive instructions regarding the sorting method from the user. As described above, in the sorting using the system 1 of the present invention, the detailed information of each uniform stored in the database 51 for managing individual items can be used. Any data that uses the data of the sorting items stored in the table may be used. For example, if the customer is a large customer, the sorting device 50 can be instructed to further sort according to department, individual, product, or the like. It is also possible to specify the order of uniforms after sorting. On the other hand, if it is a customer of a small-scale facility, the user can freely set, for example, the order of uniforms of customers in the same or neighboring area is made continuous as well as sorting by customer.

  The sorting device 50 is also configured to be able to receive the above-mentioned charging information by, for example, an electric signal from the charging device 40 or the database 51 rewritten by the charging device 40. As a result, the sorting device 50 can grasp which uniform is put in which position on the circle conveyor 23.

  Since the sorting device 50 has the above-described configuration, in order to execute sorting according to an instruction from the user, the uniform that exists at any position on the circle conveyor 23 is placed on any one of the at least one sorting conveyor 24. Sorting information indicating when to sort can be created based on the read data in the database 51. Usually, after putting a certain number of uniforms (for example, uniforms for one lot) into the circle conveyor 23, the process proceeds to an operation of sorting the uniforms in the circle conveyor 23. The generation of the sorting information can be started by ordering all the uniforms existing on the circle conveyor 23 so as to match the sorting method specified by the user. For example, when uniforms of different customers are mixed in the circle conveyor 23, when the uniforms are sorted for each customer, the order given to the uniforms is 1 to N (N is a positive integer) ), The second customer uniform may be N + 1 to M (M is an integer greater than N + 1), the third customer uniform may be M + 1 to L (L is an integer greater than M + 1), and so on. Furthermore, when performing fine sorting within the same customer, for example, the same or related department or individual for the N uniforms of the first customer according to the desired sorting method such as by department, individual, product etc. Alternatively, a continuous order may be assigned to the product. The same order can be given to a plurality of uniforms in which the order of sorting does not matter.

  As described above, once an order has been assigned to each uniform in the circle conveyor 23, it can then be determined to which sorting conveyor 24 each uniform should be sorted. The number of sorting conveyors 24 is not particularly limited. However, as the number of sorting conveyors 24 increases, sorting can be performed in a short time, while the required space also increases. Considering this point, the number of sorting conveyors 24 suitable for use in a general cleaning factory (for example, about 200 tsubo) is about 1 to 10 (for example, 5). When there are n sorting conveyors 24, all the uniforms in the circle conveyor 23 are divided into n groups according to the order of the uniforms assigned above, and the first group of uniforms is transferred to the first sorting conveyor 24. The two groups of uniforms can determine the sorting conveyor 24 on which each uniform is to be sorted, etc., to the second sorting conveyor 24, and so on.

  By the above processing, the uniforms to be sorted on the specific sorting conveyor 24 and the sorting order between these uniforms (that is, in which order they should be sent to the sorting conveyor 24) are determined. When a uniform reaches the branching position between the sorting conveyor 24 and the circle conveyor 23 to be sorted, whether or not the uniform may be sent to the sorting conveyor 24 is determined before the uniform. This is determined depending on whether or not sorting has been completed for all uniforms to be sorted on the sorting conveyor 24. In consideration of this point, the sorting device 50 is configured to determine at which point each uniform should be sent to the corresponding sorting conveyor 24. In the actual sorting operation, the circle conveyor 23 may continuously carry in one direction, or intermittently according to the positional relationship between the uniform to be sorted and the corresponding sorting conveyor 24 at an arbitrary time. Although the transport direction may be changed, for example, in the case of transport in one direction, this determination means determining in what week a specific uniform should be sent to the sorting conveyor 24.

  The sorting device 50 is preferably configured to automatically update the input position in the database 51 and the data relating to the sorting information determined as described above for each uniform in the circle conveyor 23.

  Next, actual sorting is performed by the sorting device 50 based on the sorting information determined as described above (step 146). The sorting device 50 may include a receiver 61 associated with the circle conveyor 23. The receiver 61 is configured to receive the sorting information created as described above from the sorting device 50 itself or by accessing the data in the database 51, for example, by an electrical signal. Sorting by the sorting device 50 can be performed by sending a uniform existing at a specific position on the circle conveyor 23 to the corresponding sorting conveyor 24 at a specified time in accordance with the sorting information. The delivery of the uniform at the branching position between the circle conveyor 23 and the corresponding sorting conveyor 24 is performed by a switching device conventionally used in the technical field. For example, when the uniform comes to the position, the switching device pushes from the signal. This can be performed using an apparatus having a mechanism for pushing out the hanger.

  When the sorting is completed for all the uniforms in the circle conveyor 23, all the sorted uniforms are sent to the discharging conveyor 25 in a predetermined order using the discharging device 70 (step 147). As described above, the sorted uniforms are ordered in each sorting conveyor 24 and at the same time between different sorting conveyors 24 (for example, after the last uniform of the first sorting conveyor 24) It is the first uniform of the second sorting conveyor 24, etc.), and the uniforms are arranged in a desired order by discharging the uniforms onto the discharge conveyor 25 while keeping the order. it can. The delivery of the uniforms in the order from the sorting conveyor 24 to the discharge conveyor 25 is, for example, by driving the first sorting conveyor 24 to convey all the uniforms sorted on the conveyor 24 to the discharge conveyor 25. It can be performed according to the procedure of performing the same process for the second sorting conveyor 24 that has completed the process.

  The uniforms sorted as described above are used for the finishing operation 150. The finishing operation 150 can be performed in the same manner as in the prior art. The finishing operation 150 may include, for example, various inspections, outerwear finishing such as sleeve pressing, trunk pressing, and collar pressing, and trouser finishing such as a trouser press. The sorted uniforms are set by the operator based on the information displayed on the label, for example, for each customer, for each delivery location, for each department, etc., and remain on the hanger or after folding. Packaged. It is preferable to change the management state and history of each uniform by reading the label of the uniform with a code reader before shipment 160.

As described above, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, it is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the specific form as described above. Should be understood.

Claims (9)

A sorting management system for sorting a uniform attached with a label indicating a label identification code according to one or more sorting items, the sorting management system comprising:
Having a database, the database being capable of storing the information of the one or more sorting items and the label identification code associated with each uniform to be sorted;
A circle conveyor configured to automatically convey a hanger on which a uniform is hung, and a plurality of positions on which the hanger can be hung, each assigned a specific position identification code, are specified. And
A code reader configured to be able to read the label identification code before the uniform is placed on the circle conveyor;
A loading device for loading a uniform into any one of the plurality of positions in the circle conveyor, the loading device including the label identification code for each uniform loaded into the circle conveyor; And the position identification code of the loading position can be obtained,
Having at least one sorting conveyor for sorting uniforms sorted in a circle conveyor, configured to be able to transport hangers hung on a uniform in connection with the circle conveyor;
A sorting device for executing a uniform sorting process in the circle conveyor, the sorting device relating to the label identification code and the position identification code of each uniform received from the input device, and a sorting process method; Based on the instructions received from the user and the data stored in the database, to which of the at least one sorting conveyor and at which point the uniforms present on the circle conveyor should be sorted And sorting the uniforms according to the sorting information.
The sorting management system.   The system according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sorting items include at least one selected from the group consisting of uniform item information, a customer name, a delivery location, and a user name.   The database is configured to be able to store the input position in the circle conveyor and the data of the classification information related to each uniform to be classified, and the uniform is input to the circle conveyor. 3. A system according to claim 1 or 2, configured to automatically change these data in the database in response to position determination and generation of the sorting information.   The system further comprises an error discharge lane, and error determination of the uniform by browsing information in the database associated with the label identification code in response to reading the label identification code with the code reader 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system is configured to discharge the uniform determined to be an error to the error discharge lane. 5.   The system further comprises a discharge conveyor and is configured to discharge all uniforms delivered to the at least one sorting conveyor to the discharge conveyor in a predetermined order. The system according to any one of 1 to 4.   The throwing device assigns the position identification code corresponding to any one position of the plurality of positions on the circle conveyor where no hanger is hung to each uniform to be thrown into the circle conveyor. The system according to claim 1, wherein the system is configured to load the uniform at the position indicated by the position identification code.   The said system further has the tunnel dryer comprised so that the drying process of this uniform can be performed by automatically conveying the uniform hung on the hanger so that it may pass therethrough. The system according to any one of the above.   The system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the number of the at least one sorting conveyor is 1 to 10.   The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the number of the plurality of positions at which the hanger can be hung on the circle conveyor is 100 to 1000.