Visual auxiliary manufacturing platform and method for cable assembly
By developing a visual auxiliary manufacturing platform for cable assembly in aviation cable production, the problem of information management difficulties under manual operation is solved, production efficiency is improved, and digital and intelligent production is realized.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411681723.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-21
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
The production of aircraft cable harnesses relies on manual operations, and there are problems such as small amount of information, cumbersome updates and modifications, and difficult information query and status changes, which affect production efficiency and lack systematic data analysis.
Develop a visual auxiliary manufacturing platform for cable assembly, using electronic screen to display cable information, combined with graphic display digital technology and data management methods, to provide resources and information required for plug installation after cable bundle, including point relationships, node information, wire codes, part library, task subcontracting and distribution, progress status, etc.
It has improved the efficiency of aviation cable production, realized paperless process documents of cable manufacturing units, accurate material distribution, explicit labor time costs, intelligent tool management and traceable quality records, laying the foundation for digital processing and intelligent production of aviation cables.
Smart Images

Figure CN119668206A_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of cable harness production, and relates to a manufacturing platform and method in a cable assembly process, and specifically to a cable assembly visualization auxiliary manufacturing platform and method. Background Art
[0002] At present, the production of aircraft cable harnesses is still mainly carried out by manual operation. The traditional paper material table, terminal table and status information are used to process the cables. The amount of information presented in the technical data is small, the updating and modification process is cumbersome, and information query, status change and tracking are relatively difficult; affecting production efficiency; and the data used in the production process are not related, the production tasks are numerous, the production progress relies on manual summary, the error rate is significant, and there is a lack of systematic data analysis. Summary of the invention
[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a cable assembly visualization auxiliary manufacturing platform and method, which is applied to the development and production of aviation cable production, undertakes the management concept of advanced manufacturing BOM and automatic material distribution, is built with a single employee as the basic production unit, and uses an electronic screen as a cable information display, graphic display digital technology means, and data management methods. It can provide the required resources for the plug installation process after cable bundling, point relationship, node information, wire code, parts library, task subcontracting distribution, progress status, work package completion status included in the drawing, sporadic dispatch, and tool inspection functions, effectively improving the production efficiency of aviation cables and laying the foundation for realizing digital processing and intelligent production of aviation cables.
[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:
[0005] A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform comprises a workstation operation platform, a small RFID tool cabinet, a large RFID tool cabinet, a workstation terminal, a secondary central control terminal and a barcode scanner; the workstation operation platform has a workbench for cable assembly, a small RFID tool cabinet, a barcode scanner and a workstation terminal are arranged on the workstation operation platform, the secondary central control terminal is connected to the workstation terminals of several workstation operation platforms, the workstation terminal comprises a display and a host, the display provides the operator with input, management and display of tools, tasks and parts; the secondary central control terminal provides task dispatching for the workstation terminal, and monitors the use of tools, progress of tasks and consumption of parts through the workstation terminal; ID is used for information collection of tools and parts; the large RFID tool cabinet is used by several workstation operation platforms.
[0006] Furthermore, the small RFID tool cabinet and the large RFID tool cabinet open their doors by scanning their faces or logging in with their account and password. There are sensors and RFID chips in the cabinets. After the cabinet doors are closed, the sensors automatically take inventory of the remaining tools in the cabinets, and generate and store information about the borrowers and returners, tool information, quantity, time, and purpose. The information of the small RFID tool cabinet is recorded in the software system of the workstation terminal of the corresponding workstation operation platform, and sent to the secondary central control terminal for summary. The information of the large RFID tool cabinet is recorded in the software system of the secondary central control terminal. The software system of the workstation terminal and the software system of the secondary central control terminal are also equipped with tool inspection, entry, and search functions, which enter tools by cooperating with the RFID chips in the small RFID tool cabinet and the large RFID tool cabinet, and inspect and search tools through the information transmitted by the RFID chips in the small RFID tool cabinet and the large RFID tool cabinet.
[0007] Furthermore, the workstation terminal includes a login module, a tool inspection management module, a code scanning module, a material management module and a task management module; the workstation terminal displays the relevant information required for the wire bundle terminal processing, including the required parts, tools, materials and process guidance documents. The workstation terminal automatically collects all information of the cable assembly process and automatically displays it in a specified format, displaying relevant point relationships, node information, wire codes, parts libraries, task subcontracting assignments, progress status, completion status of work packages included in the drawing, sporadic work assignments, and tool inspection related information; the status of tools, parts, materials and wires can be switched by scanning with a code scanner.
[0008] Furthermore, other modules of the workstation terminal are displayed only after the login module completes the login; after selecting the task to be started in the task management module, use the scanning module with the scanner to aim at the QR code on the label to complete the scanning and start of work; complete the inspection of missing parts in the material management module, and scan the parts with the scanner after they arrive to complete the entry of the parts; the material management module proposes material application, scrapping and return; after starting work, all the end books can be viewed in the task management module, and the end books include the relevant information required for wire bundle end processing.
[0009] Furthermore, the secondary central control terminal includes a central control tablet and a host; the software in the secondary central control terminal includes a login module, a task receiving module, a task dispatching module, a sporadic dispatching module, a temporary completion module, a personnel business trip management module, a tool cabinet management module, a forced offline module, a missing parts statistics module and a task tracking module; the information prompt of the task receiving module is displayed in the to-do list, and the information prompt or the entrance of the task receiving module is clicked to enter the task receiving module; after receiving the work package in the task module, the work package is decomposed in the task dispatching module and then dispatched to the selected workstation terminal; sporadic dispatch In the work module, unstarted tasks are assigned to the selected workstation terminals; in the temporary completion module, unfinished tasks are forcibly completed; the forced offline module controls the connected workstation terminals and the secondary central control terminal to be forced offline; the personnel management module displays the on-the-job status of personnel; the missing parts statistics module displays the parts that have not arrived and provides an input box. After clicking the input box, you can scan the code to enter the missing parts; the tool cabinet management module opens the large RFID tool cabinet, inspects the tools, and queries the tools; in the task tracking module, the progress of all assigned tasks is queried, and the tools and parts used in the assigned tasks are checked.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a first-level central control terminal, which is the general assembly control terminal, a second-level central control terminal which is the management terminal at the team level, and a workstation terminal which is an auxiliary terminal at the level of direct assembly personnel.
[0011] Furthermore, the first-level central control terminal includes all modules of the second-level central control terminal and is provided with a task creation module. The task creation module has an interface for importing task information and an interface for writing task information. Writing task information is completed by selecting cable models and quantities in the database; the first-level central control terminal can adjust and input cable model parameters in the database, and import new cable models. The cable models include drawings, required materials, tools and manufacturing processes; the task tracking module of the first-level central control terminal tracks the progress of all assigned tasks of the second-level central control terminals.
[0012] A cable assembly visualization assisted manufacturing method, using the aforementioned cable assembly visualization assisted manufacturing platform, comprises the following steps:
[0013] S1, after the first-level central control terminal receives the new model task, the first-level central control terminal of the process operation starts the model creation task creation, including: uploading the process files required for the task, defining the set and selecting the corresponding set files, defining the work plan, defining the work package, defining the flight, creating the task, and dispatching the task: dispatching the task to the second-level central control terminal;
[0014] S2, the production preparation party prepares materials, including label printing and connector storage:
[0015] S3, secondary central control terminal task reception and dispatch;
[0016] S4, business work is carried out at the workstation, including material application, inspection of incoming parts, start, pause, completion and registration of tool usage;
[0017] S5, task progress check and time statistics: The progress and tool usage of all tasks within the management scope can be viewed through the primary control terminal and secondary terminal.
[0018] Furthermore, in S2, label printing: when the first-level central control end task is created, the production preparation party can see the specific task in the system, and can see the required materials and component information in the set information; the production preparation party packs the required materials and components, and affixes labels; selects the plugs and sets to be printed, and prints the barcodes;
[0019] Entrance of joints into warehouse: Click the entry scan code button, and start scanning after the input box pops up. After scanning, click OK to complete the scanning; report the relevant information of materials and components to the system in time, and the system will integrate it and display the arrival status of the parts and materials required for the task at each terminal in time.
[0020] Further, in S4, material application: the workstation terminal can initiate a material application, and apply for a single material or a batch of materials;
[0021] Arrival inspection: The production preparation party distributes the objects according to the application information. After the workstation receives the materials, the material is confirmed by scanning the QR code. After confirmation, the material information is automatically updated to the system.
[0022] Start work: Before starting work, scan the QR code on the label;
[0023] Pause: When you temporarily leave the workstation during the production process, click Pause Production on the workstation terminal. After logging into the workstation terminal again and selecting the corresponding task, continue working at the default pause position.
[0024] Completion and registration of tool usage: After the task starts, the borrowing status of small RFID tool cabinets and large RFID tool cabinets is automatically collected and sent to the corresponding workstation terminals and secondary central control terminals.
[0025] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0026] 1. The platform and method of the present invention adopt digital technology and intensive production methods, integrate automated and information-based process equipment, improve the scientific and technological content of aviation cable production, reduce human factors, adopt lean management methods, reduce material loss, and improve cable production efficiency.
[0027] 2. The present invention is based on electronic process document data display and digital information management to provide accurate and detailed data information for the plug installation manufacturing process after cable bundling, effectively verify the standardization and accuracy of the cable design process, establish a standardized, normalized, and information-based cable simulation environment, and form digital process preparation information. It achieves the goals of paperless process documents, precise material distribution, explicit labor cost, intelligent tool management, and traceable quality records for cable manufacturing units. It improves the digital level of human-machine collaboration and intelligent management and control in cable manufacturing.
[0028] 3. The present invention integrates the concept of lean production throughout the entire cable processing process, fully utilizes the tools and methods of lean manufacturing, and establishes an advanced aviation cable production model; comprehensively analyzes the task priority, resource allocation, and other situations to perform dynamic production scheduling, realize the rational allocation of resources and dynamic balance of production capacity, reduce material loss, and improve the yield rate. The platform is based on the existing traditional cable manufacturing process technology, accurately distributes according to process requirements, reduces material flow cycles, improves processing efficiency, and uses the thinking mode of value stream analysis, information flow application, and logistics layout to minimize the interval time, forming a comprehensive production system with planned production, real-time reporting, smooth production, rapid response, and quality assurance, realizing the creation, reading, and effectiveness judgment of production tasks, and dynamically scheduling according to production task priorities, resource usage, etc., to achieve reasonable resource allocation and dynamic balance of production capacity, reduce material loss, and improve the yield rate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the implementation method of the patent of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation method. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the patent of the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0030] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a workbench of a cable assembly visualization auxiliary manufacturing platform of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 3 It is the general layout diagram of the workbench of the present invention;
[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a large RFID tool cabinet of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 5 The secondary central control terminal display diagram of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a forced offline module of a secondary central control terminal of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the personnel management module of the secondary central control terminal of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the task tracking module of the secondary central control terminal of the present invention;
[0038] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the secondary central control terminal tool management module of the present invention;
[0039] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of a workstation terminal material management module of the present invention;
[0040] Among them, 1: workstation operation platform; 2: fingerprint tool cabinet; 3: RFID tool cabinet; 4: workstation terminal; 5: secondary central control terminal; 6: barcode scanner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0041] This section is an embodiment of the present invention, which is used to explain and illustrate the technical solution of the present invention. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate directions or positional relationships as given in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or case referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.
[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be interpreted in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or a point connection; it can be a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.
[0044] Embodiment 1:
[0045] The present invention applies electronic display technology and digital information management technology to develop a new, digital, visual cable assembly visualization auxiliary manufacturing platform, which includes the resources required for the cable bundling and head-closing process, including point relationship, node information, wire code, parts library, task subcontracting, progress status (dispatching, completion, temporary completion), work package completion status included in the drawing, sporadic dispatching, tool inspection and other functions. It can independently complete the cable bundling and head-closing work, has the conditions for station-based and unitized production, improves the production efficiency of cable harness heads, and realizes the goals of paperless process documents of cable manufacturing units, precise material distribution, explicit labor cost, intelligent tool management, and traceable quality records. Improve the digital level of human-machine collaboration and intelligent management and control in cable manufacturing.
[0046] Embodiment 2:
[0047] A cable assembly visual assisted manufacturing method, using a platform, comprises the following steps:
[0048] S1 Level 1 Central Control Terminal
[0049] After receiving the new model task, the first-level central control terminal of the process operation starts the model creation task creation, which mainly includes:
[0050] Upload the process files required for the task (end table)
[0051] Set definition and select the corresponding set file: the set file describes which materials are used for the plug;
[0052] Definition of work plan: The work plan for different flights may be different. The work plan can be understood as a template for the task;
[0053] Definition of work package: The work package specifies which plugs need to be produced in the task and which team they are assigned to;
[0054] Definition of sorties: Create specific aircraft sorties corresponding to mission instructions;
[0055] Create a task: Click the flight created in the previous step, select the work plan created previously, and the task will be created;
[0056] Dispatching tasks: Dispatching tasks to the team leader of the secondary central control terminal.
[0057] S2 Production Preparation Department Prepare Materials
[0058] Label printing: When the first-level central control task is created, the production preparation department will see the specific task in the system, and can see the required materials and components in the set information. The production preparation department packs the required materials and components and affixes labels (the workstation can start the operation by scanning the label). Select the plugs and sets to be printed, and print the barcodes;
[0059] Entrance of joints into warehouse: Click the entry scan code button, and start scanning after the input box pops up. After scanning, click OK to complete the scanning; report the relevant information of materials and components to the system in time, and the system will integrate it and display the arrival status of the parts and materials required for the task at each terminal in time.
[0060] S3 secondary central control terminal
[0061] Task reception and dispatch: The team leader clicks the task reception button on the home page on the secondary central control terminal to enter the function interface and receive relevant tasks.
[0062] Task distribution: After receiving the task, the task will be distributed according to the task status of each operator in the team;
[0063] S4 work end business work
[0064] Material application: When the workstation needs to start work but has not received the materials, a material application is initiated. You can apply for a single plug or batches.
[0065] Arrival inspection: The production preparation department distributes the materials according to the application information. After the workstation receives the materials, the workstation scans the QR code. After scanning, the workstation confirms the material. After confirmation, the material information is automatically updated to the system.
[0066] Start work: After the connectors and materials arrive, you can start work. Aim the barcode scanner at the QR code on the label, and the work will start automatically after successful scanning;
[0067] Pause: If you temporarily leave the workstation during the production process, or need to produce other plugs, you can pause the current work, log in again to the account, select the corresponding task, and continue working at the default pause position;
[0068] Completion and registration of tool usage: After the task starts, the system will automatically collect the borrowing status of tools in the drawer cabinet. The system automatically collects tool usage.
[0069] S5 task progress check and time statistics
[0070] The first-level central control terminal or the second-level terminal can see the progress of all current tasks; tool usage (statistics by task / statistics by tool)
[0071] Note: The smart tool cabinet has an intelligent inspection function. Each tool is attached with an RFID chip. The tools in the RFID tool cabinet are entered into the system one by one through the RFID chip to generate tool-related information. With the help of the system software, the tools can be easily inspected, searched, and updated to the system; and an alarm will be prompted for missing tools.
[0072] 1. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform consists of:
[0073] The platform hardware mainly includes 1. the workstation operation platform, 2. the fingerprint tool cabinet, 3. the RFID tool cabinet, 4. the workstation terminal (including the host and 21.5-inch display), 5. the secondary central control terminal, and 6. the ID scanner.
[0074] The invention uses electronic display technology and digital information management technology to display and manage wiring harness information, and implements the entire process of plug installation after the aviation cable wire is bundled. The workstation end operation platform adopts a modular design, which is convenient for on-site operation and later maintenance.
[0075] Workstation-end operation platform: The operation platform used for wire harness bundling and terminal closing has two desktop sizes, one is 1*1.3 meters (each can provide 1 workstation, a total of 12), and the other is 1.4*2.6 meters (each can provide 4 workstations, a total of 4). The desktop material can effectively eliminate static electricity. Each workstation contains 1 fingerprint RFID tool cabinet (the tool cabinet uses fingerprint unlocking by face recognition or account password login, and can also be unlocked by mechanical key when the power is off), 1 hidden barcode scanner, 1 ID card reader, 1 set of national standard sockets (can provide more than 6 power sockets), 1 electric hair dryer bracket (can effectively prevent burns), and 2 storage boxes (installed on the top of the desktop through the bracket).
[0076] Fingerprint RFID tool cabinet: used to open the door by face scanning or account password login, and automatically count the tools when closing the door, generate and store information such as borrower and returner, tool information, quantity, time, etc. in the system. The tools in the RFID tool cabinet are entered into the system one by one through the RFID chip to generate tool-related information. With the help of the system software, the tools can be easily inspected, searched, and other related operations can be performed; and an alarm will be prompted for missing tools. (Note: RFID tool cabinets are divided into large and small types. The small RFID tool cabinet is suitable for each workstation and stores some commonly used crimping pliers, pins, wire removers and other tools; there are two large RFID tool cabinets, which store some larger tools / special pins, such as hydraulic crimping pliers, wiring tube crimping pliers, etc.)
[0077] Workstation terminal: used by operators in the work of wire harness bundling and head closing, to realize the functions of logging in and unlocking the tool cabinet, tool inspection, code scanning, task status judgment, task query, tool management, etc. Display the relevant information required for wire bundling and head closing processing. Contains the content displayed on the original large screen, can automatically collect all the information in the cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform system and automatically display it in the specified form; replaces the traditional paper manufacturing data, displays the relevant point relationship, node information, wire code, parts library, task subcontracting dispatch, progress status (dispatching, completion, temporary completion), work package completion status included in the drawing, sporadic dispatch, tool inspection related information. Through QR code scanning, the relevant connector information is directly highlighted in the table to improve operation efficiency and accuracy.
[0078] (After starting work, the relevant wire codes used are automatically calculated according to the division of labor and tasks, and sent to the planned supplier, who will directly provide the workstation with a fixed quantity)
[0079] Secondary central control terminal: used for section supervisor management and work progress display, realizing user authority configuration and user information query, process file management, import, change, task progress, task workload query and export. Display relevant point relationship, node information, wire code, parts library, task subcontracting dispatch, progress status (dispatching, completion, temporary completion), work package completion status included in the drawing, sporadic dispatch, tool inspection related information. Scan the QR code to directly highlight the relevant connector information in the table to improve operation efficiency and accuracy.
[0080] ID code reader: used for collecting information of tools and parts.
[0081] 2. Technical solution:
[0082] 1) Workstation operation platform: used for wire harness bundling and end-finishing. It is mainly composed of workbench surface, workbench surface protective film, workbench frame, hot air gun bracket, storage box bracket, barcode scanner bracket and power socket. The system list is as follows:
[0083] Operating platform system list
[0084] Serial number name Specifications quantity Remark Workbench top 40mm thick 1 Wooden multilayer board Workbench surface protective film 2mm thick 1 Gray antistatic film Workbench frame 4040 Profile 1 Heat gun bracket 1 Stainless steel Code reader bracket 1 Storage box stand 4040 Profile 1 Power outlet 1 PDU cabinet power socket
[0085] 2) Fingerprint tool cabinet: The intelligent storage drawer and the auxiliary platform are modularly connected, that is, connected to the workstation computer via USB or network; there are 4 layers in total, the top two layers (initial inner frame size 500*400*90mm) are used for tool drawers, and the remaining size is evenly divided into drawers for storing parts and materials. (The tools in the cabinet are equipped with chips to record work in accordance with the division of labor, monitor the status of the tools, and facilitate tracing and regular maintenance)
[0086] 3) RFID tool cabinet: The tool cabinet is equipped with an industrial control computer, which is connected to the main control via optical fiber. It can add new tools or delete tool information; and generate a log of workers borrowing or returning tools when going to and from work.
[0087] 4) Workstation terminal: The display component uses a 15.6-inch touch screen, which is fixed to the workbench frame through a high-quality rocker bracket. The maximum stretching length of the rocker bracket is about 900mm, which can cover the entire workbench surface. Display the relevant information required for wire bundle terminal processing. Contains the content displayed on the original large screen, can automatically collect information in the electronic drawing system and automatically display it in a specified form, can automatically collect all information in the cable assembly visualization auxiliary manufacturing platform system and automatically display it in a specified form; replaces traditional paper manufacturing data, displays relevant point relationships, node information, wire codes, parts libraries, task subcontracting dispatch, progress status (dispatching, completion, temporary completion), completion status of the work package included in the drawing, sporadic dispatch, tool inspection and other related information.
[0088] 5) Secondary central control terminal: It is composed of a central control tablet and connected to the system through an I / O interface. The secondary central control tablet uses a 15-inch all-in-one machine with an all-aluminum alloy structure, a fanless fully enclosed design, and a capacitive touch screen. The operation is more intuitive, not prone to accidental touch, and has high durability. It is also compatible with resistive touch. It is equipped with a high-definition display interface, multiple COM interfaces, and USB interfaces (wireless and Bluetooth interfaces are hardware-shielded).
[0089] 6) ID barcode reader or scanner: installed on the storage box bracket, used to collect relevant information of parts and tools.
[0090] Embodiment 3:
[0091] A cable assembly visual assisted manufacturing platform consists of 16 sets of working end operation platforms, 6 RIFD tool cabinets, 28 workstation terminals, 5 secondary central control terminals, 28 ID scanners, 28 intelligent tool cabinets, 28 hot air blower brackets, 1 set of data processors and data cables, large-screen display software, and customized application software on each terminal. The designed and planned cable assembly visual assisted manufacturing platform is composed of an independent space venue to establish a complete cable processing area. The process personnel complete the upload of the header book and set at the primary central control terminal (the set information is used by the foreman to define and adjust the work package, and the system needs to automatically identify which parts are included in a certain drawing board). The header book uploaded by the primary central control can be directly used by the secondary and workstation tablets. The foreman defines and adjusts the work package in the first-level central control terminal to count the working hours by flight. The number of drawing boards for each frame, the number of work packages broken down by each drawing board, the fluctuation of working hours used for the same drawing board in different flights (to generate tables and bar charts, line charts and other graphics); the fluctuation of working hours used for the same work package in different flights (to generate tables and bar charts, line charts and other graphics); when it is suspended, the suspension time is not included in the working hours statistics. Functions such as parts library information query statistics. The team leader assigns work in the second-level central control function. The assigned tasks are the work packages defined by the foreman, and the default work package assignment method can be set. The second-level central control has the function of checking the end book and the drawing board, that is, the end book corresponding to a certain drawing board. After the operator receives the relevant task information at the workstation, he selects one of them to start work and scans the plug QR code to start work (start a plug end work). The operator can realize the function of automatic tool inspection during the work process, improving the digital and intelligent level of tool management.
[0092] The platform uses electronic display technology and information management technology to realize the resources required for the cable bundling process, point relationship, node information, wire code, parts library, task subcontracting, progress status (dispatching, completion, temporary completion), work package completion status included in the drawing, sporadic dispatching, and tool inspection functions. It can independently complete the cable bundling work, has the conditions for station-based and unitized production, improves the efficiency of cable production, and realizes the paperless process documents of the cable manufacturing unit, precise material distribution, explicit labor cost, intelligent tool management, and traceable quality records. This project developed a set of cable assembly visualization auxiliary platform to meet the needs of improving the human-machine collaboration and intelligent management level of the cable manufacturing lean processing unit, and adapt to the needs of paperless office.
[0093] Embodiment 4:
[0094] The specific implementation method of the secondary central control terminal is:
[0095] 1. Open the client and log in.
[0096] 2. Complete the screen rotation.
[0097] 3. Click on the to-do list to display the received and dispatched tasks.
[0098] 4. Task reception. The received tasks display the aircraft model, flight number and work package name. There are "Click to Receive" buttons and "Receive and Dispatch Cases". Clicking "Click to Receive" will only receive and notify the first-level central control terminal, while clicking "Receive and Dispatch Cases" will also enter the task dispatch interface.
[0099] 5. In the task dispatch interface, you can select a specific work package for a specific aircraft model or flight, and then click the "Dispatch" button. After clicking "Dispatch", you will enter the work station selection interface, decompose the work package, and then select the specific dispatch work station. Click "Confirm" to complete the task dispatch.
[0100] 6. In the sporadic work dispatch interface, you can select the aircraft model and flight, set the starting point joint, create a work package, and then dispatch the task.
[0101] 7. In the temporary completion interface, you can force the completion of unfinished tasks. Select the work package in the task and click the temporary completion button. You can choose to temporarily complete the entire work package or the tasks of a specific workstation.
[0102] 8. In the forced offline interface, you can select a specific workstation and click to force offline.
[0103] 9. In the personnel management module, on-duty personnel and off-duty personnel are displayed. Click on leave or business trip, and click on return to work to complete the switching of personnel status.
[0104] 10. In the missing parts statistics interface, the connectors that have not been received are displayed, and the parts can be received by scanning the code.
[0105] 11. Tool cabinet management can open the authorized RIFD tool cabinet and view the tool usage status of the RIFD tool cabinet, including whether it is used, usage history and current user.
[0106] 12. To view the header book, you can click the file name on the secondary central control terminal to view all the header books.
[0107] 13. Task time can be queried in the secondary central control terminal and Excel tables can be exported.
[0108] 14. In addition to viewing the tool usage status by tool cabinet, you can also view the tool usage status by task.
[0109] The specific implementation method of the workstation terminal is:
[0110] 1. Open the client and log in.
[0111] 2. Select the task that needs to be started. Click on the task to view the details, including the electrical terminal table and wire cutting table.
[0112] 3. Scan the code to start work. Aim the scanner at the QR code on the label. After successful scanning, open the task details page, and then click the button at the bottom to start and complete the work.
[0113] 4. In the missing parts inspection, all the connectors that have not arrived will be displayed. Click the QR code below to scan the arrived parts.
[0114] 5. Click the file name to view the details of all the header books.
[0115] 6. If materials are missing, apply for materials, select the model and flight number, and then select materials to apply for delivery. You can choose batch materials or single materials.
[0116] 7. On the scrap application interface, submit the scrap application to the production preparation party, including selecting the aircraft model, flight, work package and specific scrapped materials. Then a scan code box will pop up, scan the scrapped materials, and complete the scrap application.
[0117] 8. The return to warehouse is the same as above.
[0118] 9. The small RIFD tool cabinet is installed on the workstation operation platform in the form of a drawer cabinet. The workstation terminal is equipped with a tool management module, including tool files, tool storage, borrowing / returning, tool inspection, tool return, and usage records. Tools can be added, edited, and deleted in the tool file, including tool number, name, specification, and measurement unit. Tools can also be added through import.
[0119] When tools are put into storage, they are scanned with a barcode scanner to complete the storage. Scanning is also required for borrowing and returning tools.
[0120] After unpacking the RIFD tool cabinet, put the tools into the cabinet and close the door for automatic inspection. After completing the data refresh, click the OK button on the workstation terminal.
Claims
1. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform, characterized in that: It includes a workstation operation platform, a small RFID tool cabinet, a large RFID tool cabinet, a workstation terminal, a secondary central control terminal and a scanner; the workstation operation platform has a workbench for cable assembly, and the workstation operation platform is equipped with a small RFID tool cabinet, a scanner and a workstation terminal on the workstation operation platform. The secondary central control terminal is connected to the workstation terminals of several workstation operation platforms. The workstation terminal includes a display and a host. The display provides operators with the input, management and display of tools, tasks and parts; the secondary central control terminal provides task dispatching for the workstation terminal, and monitors the use of tools, the progress of tasks and the consumption of parts through the workstation terminal; the ID is used for information collection of tools and parts; the large RFID tool cabinet is used by several workstation operation platforms.
2. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The small RFID tool cabinet and the large RFID tool cabinet are opened by face scanning or account password login. The cabinet is equipped with a sensor device and an RFID chip. After the cabinet door is closed, the sensor device automatically counts the remaining tools in the cabinet, and generates and stores information about the borrower and returner, tool information, quantity, time, and purpose; the information of the small RFID tool cabinet is recorded in the software system of the workstation terminal of the corresponding workstation operation platform, and sent to the secondary central control terminal for summary; the information of the large RFID tool cabinet is recorded in the software system of the secondary central control terminal; the software system of the workstation terminal and the software system of the secondary central control terminal are also equipped with tool inspection, entry, and search functions, which enter tools by cooperating with the RFID chips in the small RFID tool cabinet and the large RFID tool cabinet, and inspect and search tools through the information transmitted by the RFID chips in the small RFID tool cabinet and the large RFID tool cabinet.
3. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workstation terminal includes a login module, a tool inspection management module, a code scanning module, a material management module and a task management module; the workstation terminal displays the relevant information required for the wire bundling and terminal processing, including the required parts, tools, materials and process guidance documents. The workstation terminal automatically collects all information of the cable assembly process and automatically displays it in the specified form, displaying relevant point relationships, node information, wire codes, parts libraries, task subcontracting assignments, progress status, completion status of work packages included in the drawing, sporadic work assignments, and tool inspection related information; the status of tools, parts, materials and wires can be switched by scanning with a code scanner.
4. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: Other modules of the workstation terminal will be displayed only after the login module is completed; after selecting the task to be started in the task management module, use the scanning module with the scanner to aim at the QR code on the label to complete the scanning and start of work; complete the inspection of missing parts in the material management module, and scan the received parts with the scanner after they arrive to complete the entry of the received parts; the material management module proposes the application, scrapping and return of materials; after starting work, all the end books can be viewed in the task management module, and the end books include the relevant information required for the wire bundle end processing.
5. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The secondary central control terminal includes a central control tablet and a host; the software in the secondary central control terminal includes a login module, a task receiving module, a task dispatching module, a sporadic dispatching module, a temporary completion module, a personnel business trip management module, a tool cabinet management module, a forced offline module, a missing parts statistics module and a task tracking module; the information prompt of the task receiving module is displayed in the to-do list, and the information prompt or the entrance of the task receiving module is clicked to enter the task receiving module; After receiving the work package in the task module, the work package is decomposed in the task dispatch module and then dispatched to the selected workstation terminal; in the sporadic dispatch module, the unstarted tasks are dispatched to the selected workstation terminal; in the temporary completion module, the unfinished tasks are forcibly completed; the forced offline module performs forced offline control on the connected workstation terminal and the secondary central control terminal; the personnel management module displays the on-the-job status of personnel; the missing parts statistics module displays the parts that have not arrived and provides an input box. After clicking the input box, you can scan the code to enter the missing parts; the tool cabinet management module opens the large RFID tool cabinet, inspects the tools, and queries the tools; in the task tracking module, the progress of all dispatched tasks is queried, and the tools and parts used in the dispatched tasks are checked.
6. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: It also includes a first-level central control terminal, which is the general assembly control terminal, a second-level central control terminal which is the management terminal at the team level, and a workstation terminal which is an auxiliary terminal at the direct assembly personnel level.
7. A cable assembly visual auxiliary manufacturing platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first-level central control terminal includes all the modules of the second-level central control terminal, and is equipped with a task creation module. The task creation module has an interface for importing task information and an interface for writing task information. Writing task information is completed by selecting cable models and quantities in the database; the first-level central control terminal can adjust and input cable model parameters in the database, and import new cable models. The cable models include drawings, required materials, tools and manufacturing processes; the task tracking module of the first-level central control terminal tracks the progress of all dispatched tasks of the second-level central control terminals.
8. A cable assembly visualization assisted manufacturing method, using a cable assembly visualization assisted manufacturing platform as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: S1, after the first-level central control terminal receives the new model task, the first-level central control terminal of the process operation starts the model creation task creation, including: uploading the process files required for the task, defining the set and selecting the corresponding set files, defining the work plan, defining the work package, defining the flight, creating the task, and dispatching the task: dispatching the task to the second-level central control terminal; S2, the production preparation party prepares materials, including label printing and connector storage: S3, secondary central control terminal task reception and dispatch; S4, business work is carried out at the workstation, including material application, inspection of incoming parts, start, pause, completion and registration of tool usage; S5, task progress check and time statistics: The progress and tool usage of all tasks within the management scope can be viewed through the primary control terminal and secondary terminal.
9. A cable assembly visual assisted manufacturing method according to claim 8, characterized in that: In S2, label printing: When the first-level central control end task is created, the production preparation party can see the specific task in the system, and can see the required materials and components in the set information; the production preparation party packs the required materials and components, and affixes labels; selects the plugs and sets to be printed, and prints the barcodes; Entrance of joints into warehouse: Click the entry scan code button, and start scanning after the input box pops up. After scanning, click OK to complete the scanning; report the relevant information of materials and components to the system in time, and the system will integrate it and display the arrival status of the parts and materials required for the task at each terminal in time.
10. A cable assembly visualization-assisted manufacturing method according to claim 8, characterized in that: In S4, material application: the workstation terminal can initiate material application, and apply for single material or batch material; Arrival inspection: The production preparation party distributes the objects according to the application information. After the workstation receives the materials, the material is confirmed by scanning the QR code. After confirmation, the material information is automatically updated to the system. Start work: Before starting work, scan the QR code on the label; Pause: When you temporarily leave the workstation during the production process, click Pause Production on the workstation terminal. After logging into the workstation terminal again and selecting the corresponding task, continue working at the default pause position. Completion and registration of tool usage: After the task starts, the borrowing status of small RFID tool cabinets and large RFID tool cabinets is automatically collected and sent to the corresponding workstation terminals and secondary central control terminals.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Interactive wire harness manufacturing execution system and method
CN112632161A
Intelligent manufacturing management and control service platform
CN112633682A
Automatic maintenance assembly line system for traction motor of motor train unit
CN115494808A
Microwave component full-flow process digital management and control system and workshop data network
CN116859834A
Visual aviation cable bundling device and method
CN117831859A
Cited By
Satellite general assembly state visualization method and system based on process and lightweight model
CN121256935A