Device capable of quickly connecting manufacturing host with auxiliary equipment of manufacturing host and control method

Abstract

The invention relates to a device capable of quickly connecting a manufacturing host with auxiliary equipment of the manufacturing host and a control method. The device comprises at least one piece of host equipment, at least one piece of auxiliary equipment, a connecting device and an adapter used for connecting the host equipment and the auxiliary equipment to the connecting device. The online device comprises connection interfaces for connecting host equipment and auxiliary equipment through adapters, a starting module for transmitting command signals to the connection interfaces, and a signal detection module for detecting the connection signals of the connection interfaces, the time delay module is used for controlling the signal sending time of the starting module so as to control the starting delay time of the equipment; the control selection module is used for controlling the working content of the equipment; and the control panel is used for an operator to select a working command. The online device is arranged to quickly connect a plurality of devices in series to form a working system, quickly adjust and set the starting condition, delay time and action sequence of the devices according to the product process, and perform action interlocking on the devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of online devices, and relates to a device and a control method for quickly connecting a manufacturing host machine to its auxiliary equipment. Background Art

[0002] In response to product manufacturing requirements, other auxiliary equipment (such as hydraulic neutron machines, MHCMs, radiation heating, robotic arms, etc.) are often added to the main process equipment (such as injection molding machines, hot presses, punching machines, etc.). These auxiliary equipment need to cooperate with the main equipment to perform auxiliary work at a certain time or location during the manufacturing process.

[0003] In this case, different auxiliary equipment will be connected in series according to the different product processes, and the starting time point (starting condition) and action logic relationship of the auxiliary equipment need to be adjusted. In the past, technicians would go on site to adjust the signal connection points of the equipment. Every time the product process is changed, adjustments need to be made once. This approach is time-consuming, the workload of technicians will increase, the frequent adjustment of signal lines increases the error rate, and professional personnel are required to make adjustments. In addition, the technical continuity is poor.

[0004] In view of the defects in the above-mentioned prior art, it is necessary to further improve it to make it more practical so as to meet the actual usage conditions. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a device and a control method for quickly connecting a manufacturing host and its auxiliary equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for rapidly connecting a manufacturing host device and its auxiliary equipment, comprising at least one host device, at least one auxiliary device, a connection device, and an adapter for connecting the host device and the auxiliary device to the connection device, wherein the connection device comprises:

[0007] a connection interface, the connection interface connecting the host device and the auxiliary device through the adapter;

[0008] A starting module, configured to transmit a command signal to each of the connection interfaces;

[0009] A signal detection module, configured to detect connection signals of the connection interfaces;

[0010] A delay module, used to control the signal sending time of the startup module to control the delay time of the startup of the host device and the auxiliary device;

[0011] A control selection module, used to control the working content of the host device and the auxiliary device;

[0012] A control panel for an operator to select work commands.

[0013] The online device is configured to quickly connect at least one of the host devices and / or at least one of the auxiliary devices in series to form a working system, and quickly adjust and set the startup conditions, delay times, and action sequences of the host device and / or the auxiliary device according to the product manufacturing process, and perform action interlocks on them.

[0014] Optionally, when each device in the working system is set to start and select one of the host devices or the auxiliary devices, the online device controls the startup module to emit command signals to each of the connection interfaces, and controls each device in the working system to start operating after the delay time of its startup reaches the set value. When the delay time set values of each device in the working system are the same, they start operating simultaneously.

[0015] Optionally, when each device in the working system is set to start and select different host devices and / or auxiliary devices, the online device controls the startup module to emit command signals to each of the connection interfaces, and controls each device in the working system to operate in sequence after its startup conditions are each met and the delay time of its startup reaches the set value.

[0016] Optionally, the number of pins of the adapters on at least one of the host devices and at least one of the auxiliary devices are different, and the number of pins of the connection interfaces on the online device is consistent with the number of pins of the corresponding adapters on the host device and the auxiliary device.

[0017] Optionally, the product manufacturing process is divided into multiple process steps, and the number of process steps does not exceed 20 steps.

[0018] Optionally, the host device or the auxiliary device is configured to be able to repeatedly execute actions multiple times within the same product manufacturing process cycle range.

[0019] Optionally, the host device is any one of a servo punching machine, a hot press, and an injection molding machine, and the auxiliary device is any one of a hydraulic neutron machine, an IR heating machine, a manipulator, and an MHCM.

[0020] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control method for a device capable of quickly connecting a manufacturing host and its auxiliary devices online, including the following steps:

[0021] After an operator selects a work command through the control panel according to the product manufacturing process, control the startup module to emit command signals to each of the connection interfaces;

[0022] Control the signal sending time of the delay module to control the start-up module, so as to control the delay time of starting the host device and the auxiliary device;

[0023] Control the control selection module to control the working content of the host device and the auxiliary device.

[0024] Optionally, the control method of the device that can quickly connect the manufacturing host and its auxiliary device further includes the following steps:

[0025] Control the signal detection module to detect the connection signals of the connection interfaces.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0027] (1) The online device can quickly form a working system according to the product manufacturing process. Each device in the working system uses the adapter and the connection interface of the online device for quick docking, improving production efficiency; it can quickly adjust and set the start-up conditions, delay time and action sequence of each device in the working system according to the product manufacturing process, reducing the adjustment time and cost; within the same product manufacturing process cycle, the same device can perform actions repeatedly; at the same time, the product manufacturing process adopts multi-step process settings to make the product manufacturing process more flexible and controllable; the online device can achieve actuation interlock for each device in the working system, ensuring the safe and reliable coordinated actions between devices.

[0028] (2) The number of pins of the adapters on multiple host devices and auxiliary devices is different, which can play an anti-misoperation role to prevent the adapter from being inserted into a non-corresponding connection interface, causing misoperation of the device. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic module diagram of a device that can quickly connect a manufacturing host and its auxiliary device shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a schematic flowchart of the first mode of a device that can quickly connect a manufacturing host and its auxiliary device shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 It is a schematic flowchart of the second mode of a device that can quickly connect a manufacturing host and its auxiliary device shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 It is a schematic flowchart of the control method of a device that can quickly connect a manufacturing host and its auxiliary device shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Among them: 1. Host device; 2. Auxiliary equipment; 3. Online device; 31. Startup module; 32. Signal detection module; 33. Delay module; 34. Control selection module; 35. Control panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "beneath," "above," "above," "to the left of," "to the left," "to the right of," and "to the right of" may be used herein for convenience of description to describe the relationship of one component or feature to other components or features shown in the figures. It should be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of components in use and operation in addition to the orientations shown in the figures. For example, if the components in the figures are turned over, then components or features described as "below" or "beneath" or "beneath" the other components would be oriented "above" the other components or features. Thus, the exemplary terms "below" and "below" may include both up and down orientations. "To the left of" and "to the left of" may include both left and right orientations.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 , a device for quickly connecting a manufacturing host and its auxiliary equipment shown in a preferred embodiment of the present application includes at least one host device 1, at least one auxiliary device 2, an online connection device 3, and an adapter for connecting the host device 1 and the auxiliary device 2 to the online connection device 3. The online connection device 3 includes a connection interface, a start module 31, a signal detection module 32, a delay module 33, a control selection module 34, and a control panel 35. The connection interface is connected to the host device 1 and the auxiliary device 2 through the adapter. The start module 31 is used to transmit command signals to each connection interface. The signal detection module 32 is used to detect the connection signals of each connection interface. The delay module 33 is used to control the signal sending time of the start module 31 to control the startup delay time of the host device 1 and the auxiliary device 2. The control selection module 34 is used to control the working content of the host device 1 and the auxiliary device 2. The control panel 35 is used for an operator to select working commands. The online connection device 3 is configured to quickly connect at least one host device 1 and / or at least one auxiliary device 2 in series into a working system, and quickly adjust and set the startup conditions, delay time, and action sequence of the host device 1 and / or the auxiliary device 2 according to the product manufacturing process, and perform actuation interlock on them.

[0040] According to the solution of the embodiment of the present invention, the device can quickly form a working system according to the product manufacturing process. Each device in the working system is quickly docked through the adapter and the connection interface of the online connection device 3, improving production efficiency; it can quickly adjust and set the startup conditions, delay time, and action sequence of each device in the working system according to the product manufacturing process, reducing the adjustment time and cost; the online connection device 3 can achieve actuation interlock for each device in the working system, ensuring that the coordinated actions between devices are safe and reliable.

[0041] The following will be described in detail with specific embodiments:

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 , the host device 1 is any one of a servo punch, a hot press, and an injection molding machine, and the auxiliary device 2 is any one of a hydraulic neutron machine, an IR heating machine, a manipulator, and an MHCM. Specifically, in this embodiment, the MHCM includes two types: a steam type MHCM and an oil type MHCM. The online connection device 3 will connect different host devices 1 and auxiliary devices 2 in series according to different product manufacturing processes, and make corresponding adjustments to the starting time points and action logic relationships of the devices.

[0043] The pin counts of the adapters on the at least one host device 1 and the at least one auxiliary device 2 are different, and the pin count of the connection interface on the online device 3 is consistent with the pin count of the adapters on the corresponding host device 1 and auxiliary device 2. The purpose of using different pin counts for different devices is to prevent the adapters from being inserted into non-corresponding connection interfaces, causing equipment malfunction. Specifically, in this embodiment, the pin counts of the adapters connected to the servo punch, hot press, and injection molding machine are all 10 pins, and the pin counts of the connection interfaces on the corresponding connection devices are also 10 pins; the pin counts of the adapters connected to the hydraulic neutron machine, IR heating machine, manipulator, and MHCM are 5 pins, 7 pins, 9 pins, and 10 pins, respectively, and the pin counts of the connection interfaces on the corresponding connection devices are consistent with the adapters connected to the corresponding auxiliary device 2.

[0044] There are a total of 7 connection interfaces on the online device 3, among which interface 1# corresponds to the adapter on the servo punch press, interface 2# corresponds to the adapter on the hot press, interface 3# corresponds to the adapter on the injection molding machine, interface 4# corresponds to the adapter on the hydraulic neutron machine, interface 5# corresponds to the adapter on the IR heating machine, interface 6# corresponds to the adapter on the robot, and interface 7# corresponds to the adapter on the MHCM.

[0045] In this embodiment, the online device 3 is set to two modes. In the first mode, when each device in the working system is activated and selected as one of the main devices 1 or auxiliary devices 2, the control startup module 31 transmits a command signal to each connection interface, and controls each device in the working system to start operating after its startup delay time reaches the set value. When the delay time setting value is the same, each device in the working system starts operating at the same time. For details, please refer to Figure 2 The online device 3 connects the hot press, IR heater, robot and MHCM in series to form a working system. The four devices are started by selecting the hot press. When the start signal is received (hot press starts), the other three devices start to operate after their respective delay times reach the set values. When the respective delay time setting values are the same, the other three devices start to operate at the same time.

[0046] The second mode is when the online device 3 is set to each device in the working system to start up a different host device 1 and / or auxiliary device 2, the control start-up module 31 sends a command signal to each connection interface, and controls each device in the working system to start up in sequence after its start-up conditions are met and its start-up delay time reaches the set value. For details, please refer to Figure 3 The online device 3 connects the hot press, IR heater, robot and MHCM in series to form a working system. The four devices start to operate in sequence after the previous device finishes its operation and the delay time reaches the set value.

[0047] The product manufacturing process is divided into multiple process steps, with the number of process steps not exceeding 20. The multiple process steps are set to allow multiple complex processes to be introduced in the product manufacturing process, making it more flexible and controllable. The processes of the product manufacturing process (i.e., the work content of the main device 1 or the auxiliary device 2) are edited and set by the process engineer. During actual use, the operator can directly select the work commands for different processes through the control panel 35 according to the product manufacturing process, so as to lower the usage threshold of building a work system.

[0048] The main device 1 or the auxiliary device 2 is set to be able to repeatedly execute actions multiple times within the same product manufacturing cycle range. For some processes that need to be repeatedly executed, this design can improve production efficiency.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 4 , the embodiment of the present invention also provides a control method for a device that can quickly connect the manufacturing main device and its auxiliary device online, including the following steps:

[0050] Step S10: After the operator selects the work command through the control panel 35 according to the product manufacturing process, control the start module 31 to send command signals to each connection interface;

[0051] Step S20: Control the signal detection module 32 to detect the connection signals of each connection interface;

[0052] Step S30: Control the delay module 33 to control the signal sending time of the start module 31 to control the startup delay time of the main device 1 and / or the auxiliary device 2;

[0053] Step S40: Control the control selection module 34 to control the work content of the main device 1 and / or the auxiliary device 2.

[0054] [[ID=2৪]]In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0055] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment, comprising at least one host device (1), at least one auxiliary device (2), a connection device (3), and an adapter for connecting the host device (1) and the auxiliary device (2) to the connection device (3), characterized in that, The online device (3) includes: A connection interface that connects the host device (1) and the auxiliary device (2) through the adapter; A startup module (31) for transmitting command signals to each of the connection interfaces; A signal detection module (32) for detecting the connection signals of each of the connection interfaces; A delay module (33) for controlling the signal sending time of the startup module (31) to control the startup delay time of the host device (1) and the auxiliary device (2); A control selection module (34) for controlling the working content of the host device (1) and the auxiliary device (2); A control panel (35) for an operator to select a working command; The online device (3) is configured to quickly connect at least one of the host devices (1) and / or at least one of the auxiliary devices (2) into a working system, and quickly adjust and set the startup conditions, delay time, and action sequence of the host device (1) and / or the auxiliary device (2) according to the product manufacturing process and perform actuation interlock on them.

2. The device for quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, wherein When the startup selection of each device in the working system is one of the host devices (1) or the auxiliary devices (2), the online device (3) is configured to control the startup module (31) to transmit command signals to each of the connection interfaces, and control each device in the working system to start acting after the delay time of its startup reaches the set value. When the set values of the delay times in the working system are the same, each device in the working system acts simultaneously.

3. The device according to claim 1 for quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment, characterized in that, When the startup selection of each device in the working system is different host devices (1) and / or auxiliary devices (2), the online device (3) is configured to control the startup module (31) to transmit command signals to each of the connection interfaces, and control each device in the working system to act sequentially after its startup conditions are each satisfied and the delay time of its startup reaches the set value.

4. The device for quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of pins of the adapters on at least one of the host devices (1) and at least one of the auxiliary devices (2) is different, and the number of pins of the connection interfaces on the online device (3) is consistent with the number of pins of the corresponding adapters on the host device (1) and the auxiliary device (2).

5. The device according to claim 1 that can quickly connect the manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment, characterized in that, The product manufacturing process is divided into multiple process steps, and the number of process steps does not exceed 20 steps.

6. The device for quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, wherein The host device (1) or the auxiliary device (2) is configured to be able to repeatedly execute actions multiple times within the same product manufacturing process cycle range.

7. The device according to claim 1 for quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment, characterized in that, The host device (1) is any one of a servo punch, a hot press, and an injection molding machine, and the auxiliary device (2) is any one of a hydraulic neutron machine, an IR heating machine, a manipulator, and an MHCM.

8. A control method for a device capable of quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It includes the following steps: After the operator selects a working command through the control panel (35) according to the product manufacturing process, control the startup module (31) to transmit command signals to each of the connection interfaces; Control the delay module (33) to control the signal sending time of the startup module (31) to control the startup delay time of the host device (1) and / or the auxiliary device (2); The control selection module (34) controls the working content of the host device (1) and / or the auxiliary device (2).

9. The control method of the device capable of quickly connecting a manufacturing host to its auxiliary equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The following steps are further included: Controlling the signal detection module (32) to detect the connection signals of the connection interfaces.

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