Design support device, design support method, and design support program product

Abstract

A design support device is provided, which can prevent unnecessary model replacement processing for a changed device in a design support device for processing a device. When there is no change instruction for a device of a design product, it is determined whether it is a specific change instruction. If it is a specific change instruction (STEP1; YES), a change corresponding to the specific change instruction is performed without performing model replacement processing. If it is not a specific change instruction (STEP1; NO), a model replacement processing is performed (STEP9). Through this processing, unnecessary model replacement processing can be prevented from occurring, and the association between the changed devices can be maintained, thereby reducing the labor burden of the designer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a design support device, a design support method and a design support program for supporting the design of a design product composed of a plurality of devices. Background Art

[0002] Various services utilizing CAD functions have been developed to support designers in designing. For example, a design support method for replacing a model number with a standard device model number according to a change in shape data of a CAD model can be cited (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] The design support method described in Patent Document 1 displays a design product composed of a plurality of devices on a display device, and when the shape of a model is changed on the display device, searches to see whether the changed device is standard device data. When the device after the shape change exists as standard device data, a model replacement process is performed to replace the model on the display device with a standard device model, and a model replacement process is performed to replace the model of the device with the model of the standard device data.

[0004] According to the processing described in Patent Document 1, even when the designer changes the shape of the device model, the model and model of the standard device are automatically replaced on the device side, so when ordering the device after the shape change, the existing standard device can be ordered. Therefore, there is no need to investigate whether the device after the shape change is a special-purpose product or whether it can be used as a daily necessity. After ordering, it is also possible to prevent wrong orders due to wrong model numbers.

[0005] Prior art literature

[0006] Patent Literature

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 6155404 Summary of the invention

[0008] Technical issues

[0009] On the one hand, among devices, there are many that are used to associate other devices, such as a connecting device that is connected between two devices. By deforming such a device that is associated with other devices on a display device or changing its specifications, the device can be model-replaced and the association between the devices can be removed.

[0010] For example, when device A and device B are connected at a hook-shaped connection portion, the shape of the hook-shaped connection portion is changed after the model replacement process. At this time, the connection between device A and device B is released.

[0011] The present invention aims to improve a design support apparatus for processing a device, and a specific object of the present invention is to provide a design support apparatus that can prevent unnecessary model replacement processing from occurring for a device whose shape is changed.

[0012] Technical Solutions

[0013] In order to achieve the above-described purpose, the design support device of the present invention is characterized in that it is capable of displaying a design product composed of a plurality of devices on a display device, thereby supporting the design of the design product, and has:

[0014] a receiving unit configured to receive a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices;

[0015] a determination unit configured to determine whether the change instruction is a specific change instruction indicating a specific change for the device;

[0016] a search unit for searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction, referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchized according to device types; and

[0017] A display control unit, which selectively performs a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process replaces the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process replaces the model number of the device before the change with a model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change;

[0018] The display control unit is configured as follows:

[0019] When the change instruction is determined not to be the specific change instruction, the determination unit performs the model replacement process and the model replacement process based on the search result of the search unit, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model are displayed on the display device.

[0020] When the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction by the determination unit, the model replacement process is not performed, the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, and the changed display model is displayed on the display device.

[0021] By using the design support device of the present invention, it is possible to determine whether a change instruction for a device is a specific change instruction that specifies a specific change to the device. If it is a specific change instruction, the model replacement process will not be implemented. By such a process, unnecessary model replacement processes can be prevented from occurring, and the association between the changed devices can be maintained, thereby reducing the labor burden of the designer.

[0022] Furthermore, in the design support device of the present invention, when the determination unit determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, the determination unit further determines whether the specific change instruction is a change instruction accompanied by model replacement. When the determination unit determines that the specific change instruction is a change instruction accompanied by model replacement, the display control unit performs the model replacement processing according to the search result of the search unit, so that the replaced model is displayed on the display device. Through this processing, the model is changed accordingly for the change accompanied by model replacement in the specific change instruction, thereby reducing the labor burden of the designer.

[0023] Furthermore, in the design support device of the present invention, when the display control unit determines through the determination unit that the change instruction is not a change instruction involving model number replacement, the display control unit does not perform the model number replacement process. This process can prevent unnecessary model number replacement process.

[0024] Furthermore, the design support device of the present invention has an advantage that the determination unit determines at least one of the change instructions of the shape, the type, the size, the material of the device, and the mounting portion mounted on other devices caused by the operation of the device itself as the specific change instruction. This process can prevent unnecessary model replacement processing from occurring for at least one of these change instructions.

[0025] Furthermore, in the design support device of the present invention, the device is a coil spring, and the judging unit is advantageous in that, among the change instructions indicating the set length of the coil spring deformation amount, the allowable deformation amount of the coil spring, the outer diameter of the coil spring, the free length of the coil spring, the type of the coil spring, and the material of the coil spring, at least one instruction is judged as the specific change instruction. By this processing, it is possible to prevent unnecessary model replacement processing from occurring for at least one of these change instructions.

[0026] Furthermore, the design support device of the present invention has the advantage that the device is connected to a plurality of connecting members, the wires are stored inside the connecting members, and brackets are provided at both ends of the connecting members to serve as wire carriers that can move back and forth within a specified stroke;

[0027] The determination unit determines at least one of the position of the wire carrier within the stroke, the position of the wire insertion surface of the connecting member as the wire insertion surface, the type of the connecting member, the shape of the connecting member, the number of connections of the connecting member, the mounting direction of the bracket, and the height between the brackets as the specific change instruction. This process can prevent unnecessary model replacement processing from occurring for at least one of these change instructions.

[0028] Furthermore, in the design support device of the present invention, the device is an annular conductive member that can be transmitted to a plurality of rotating members, and the advantage is that the determination unit determines at least one instruction among the type of the conductive member, the width of the conductive member, the circumference of the conductive member, and the diameter of the rotating member as the specific change instruction. The rotating member is, for example, a pulley or a sprocket, and the conductive member is, for example, a crawler or a chain. By this processing, it is possible to prevent at least one of these change instructions from being subjected to unnecessary model replacement processing.

[0029] Furthermore, the design support device of the present invention includes a first device and a second device having a common design portion among the plurality of devices, and has an advantage in that the determination unit determines a change instruction for the common design portion of the first device as the specific change instruction for the first device and the second device, and when a change instruction for the common design portion of the first device is received, the display control unit does not implement the model replacement processing, but changes the display model of the first device before the change corresponding to the change instruction of the common design portion, and changes the display model of the second device before the change corresponding to the change instruction of the common design portion, so that the display model of the first device and the display model of the second device after the change can be displayed on the display device.

[0030] With this structure, when the design product includes the first device and the second device having a common design part, when a change instruction is given for the common design part of the first device, the display model of the first device is changed, and the display model of the common design part of the second device is also changed accordingly. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the common design part of the second device separately from the first device. Therefore, for the common design part, such as the pulley diameter and the inner diameter of the crawler conveyed to the pulley, if one value is determined, the other value is also determined.

[0031] Furthermore, the design support method of the present invention is characterized in that, in the design support method capable of displaying a design product composed of a plurality of devices on a display device, thereby supporting the design of the design product, it includes:

[0032] A receiving step of receiving a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices;

[0033] A determination step of determining whether the change indication is a specific change indication indicating a specific change for the device;

[0034] A searching step of referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchically classified according to device types, and searching for the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction; and

[0035] A display control step, which selectively implements a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process is to replace the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process is to replace the model number of the device before the change with the model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change;

[0036] The display control step is composed of:

[0037] When the change instruction is determined not to be the specific change instruction by the determination step, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search step, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device.

[0038] Through the determination step, when the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device.

[0039] Furthermore, the design support method of the present invention has the advantage that, when the determination step determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, it further determines whether the specific change instruction is a change instruction accompanying model replacement;

[0040] When the specific change instruction is determined by the determination step to be a change instruction accompanied by model number replacement, the display control step implements the model number replacement processing based on the search result of the search step to display the replaced model number on the display device.

[0041] Furthermore, the design support method of the present invention has an advantage in that, when it is determined in the determination step that the change instruction is not a change instruction accompanied by a model number replacement, the display control step does not perform the model number replacement process.

[0042] Furthermore, the design support method of the present invention has an advantage in that the judgment step judges at least one indication as the specific change indication among the change indications of the shape, the type, the size, the material of the device, and the mounting part to be mounted on other devices caused by the action of the device itself.

[0043] Furthermore, the design support method of the present invention has the advantage that, in the plurality of devices, the first device and the second device have a common design portion, and that the determination step determines that the change indication for the common design portion is the specific change indication, and when the change indication for the common design portion of the first device is received, the display control step does not implement the model replacement process, but changes the display model of the first device before the change to correspond to the change indication of the common design portion, and changes the display model of the second device before the change to correspond to the change indication of the common design portion, so that the display model of the first device and the display model of the second device after the change can be displayed on the display device.

[0044] Furthermore, the design support program of the present invention is used to make the computer function as the above-mentioned design support devices. The design support program is not limited to a form, and can be used as a plug-in program for CAD software, a client server program, or a client type program. In addition, in addition to being installed on a server, etc., it can also be recorded in a storage medium such as an optical disk.

[0045] Effects of the Invention

[0046] According to the present invention, a design support device, a design support method and a design support program can be provided, which can prevent unnecessary model replacement processing from occurring for a changed device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] Figure 1 The explanatory diagram shown shows the functional structure of the design support device of this embodiment.

[0048] Figure 2 The flowchart shown represents the design support processing in this embodiment.

[0049] The illustrated diagram shows a product selection screen for selecting a product (device).

[0050] Figure 4 The explanatory diagram shown shows an editing screen and an input screen displayed on the display of the designer terminal in the design support device of the first embodiment.

[0051] Figure 5The illustration shown in the figure shows in detail Figure 4 The input screen of

[0052] The explanatory diagram shown represents the operation of the mobile unit as a designed product.

[0053] Figure 7 The explanatory drawing shown shows an input screen for issuing a change instruction of the compression type coil spring.

[0054] Figure 8 The explanatory diagrams shown in (A) and (B) show the deformation of the model of the compression type coil spring displayed on the editing screen.

[0055] Fig. 9 The explanatory drawing shown shows an input screen for issuing a change instruction for a coil spring of a special-shaped wire compression spring type.

[0056] Fig.10 The explanatory diagrams shown in (A) and (B) show the deformation of the model of the coil spring of the special-shaped wire compression spring type displayed on the editing screen.

[0057] Fig.11 The explanatory diagram shown shows an editing screen and an input screen displayed on the display of the designer terminal in the design support device of the second embodiment.

[0058] Fig.12 The illustration shown in the figure shows in detail Fig.11 The input screen of

[0059] The explanatory drawing shown shows the shape of the wire carrier as a device in Example 2.

[0060] The explanatory diagram shown shows the operation of the wire carrier.

[0061] Fig.15 The explanatory diagram shown shows an editing screen and an input screen displayed on the display of the designer terminal in the design support device of the third embodiment.

[0062] Fig.16 For illustration, detailed representation Fig.15 The input screen of

[0063] The explanatory drawing shown shows the shape of the crawler as a device in Example 3.

[0064] Fig.18 The explanatory drawings shown in (A) and (B) show the linkage change between the crawler belt and the pulley in the modification of the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0065] For the design support device, design support method and design support program of the embodiment of the present invention, refer to Provide explanation. Figure 1 The explanatory diagram shown in the figure shows the functional structure of the design support device 1 of this embodiment. The design support device 1 is a device that supports the design of the design product when the designer designs the design product. Figure 1 The server device 2 shown is implemented. Specifically, the server device 2 is composed of a computer including a CPU and the like, and executes a design support program stored in a storage medium such as a memory.

[0066] like Figure 1 As shown, the server device 2 is connected to a network 3 such as the Internet, and the network 3 is connected to a designer terminal 4 for designers to perform design. Figure 1 Only one is shown in the figure, but there are actually multiple servers. The server device 2 includes a reference model storage unit 22, a model storage unit 23, and a storage unit 21 including a design product model storage unit 24. The storage unit 21 in this embodiment corresponds to the storage unit in the present invention.

[0067] The reference model storage unit 22 stores reference models showing standard shapes of the respective reference devices as data of a plurality of reference devices hierarchically organized according to device types. The model storage unit 23 stores model data showing the reference devices associated with the reference models.

[0068] A plurality of designed products designed by combining a plurality of devices are stored in the designed product model storage unit 24. Since a plurality of designed product models are prepared in advance in the designed product model storage unit 24, a sample set is formed to reduce the burden on the designer. In addition, the storage unit 21 also stores catalog entry information that is not stored in the reference model storage unit 22, the model storage unit 23, and the designed product model storage unit 24.

[0069] Furthermore, the server device 2 includes a receiving unit 25, and when there is a change instruction for changing a device through the designer terminal 4, the receiving unit 25 performs a receiving process of receiving the change instruction. Furthermore, the server device 2 includes a searching unit 26, and the searching unit 26 performs a searching process of searching for a standard device corresponding to the changed device according to the change instruction. The receiving unit 25 and the searching unit 26 in this embodiment correspond to the receiving unit and the searching unit in the present invention, respectively. Furthermore, the receiving process by the receiving unit 25 and the searching process by the searching unit 26 in this embodiment correspond to the receiving step and the searching step in the present invention, respectively.

[0070] Furthermore, the server device 2 includes a determination unit 27, which performs a determination process of determining whether the change instruction is a specific change instruction that instructs a specific change to the device. Furthermore, the server device 2 includes a display control unit 28, which performs a display control process of controlling display contents such as a model displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4. The determination unit 27 and the display control unit 28 in this embodiment correspond to the determination unit and the display control unit in the present invention, respectively. Furthermore, the determination process of the determination unit 27 and the display control process of the display control unit 28 in this embodiment correspond to the determination step and the display control step in the present invention, respectively.

[0071] The display control unit 28 selectively performs model replacement processing and model number replacement processing under specified conditions. The model replacement processing replaces the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change. The model replacement processing replaces the model number of the device before the change with the model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change.

[0072] The designer terminal 4 is composed of a general personal computer and has a display 41, a keyboard 42, a mouse 43, and a computer body 44. The display 41 in this embodiment corresponds to the display device in the present invention. The computer body 44 is composed of a CPU, a memory, a hard disk, and the like.

[0073] Next, regarding the design support processing in this embodiment, refer to Figure 2 Provide explanation. Figure 2 The flowchart shown shows the design support process in this embodiment. The receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of components constituting the design product model displayed on the display 41 via the keyboard 42 or the mouse 43 of the designer terminal 4.

[0074] After receiving the change instruction, the server device 2 starts Figure 2 Design support processing shown in the flowchart: First, the determination unit 27 determines whether the change instruction received from the reception unit 25 is a specific change instruction instructing a specific change to the device (STEP 1).

[0075] In this embodiment, the specific change of the device is a change that is pre-set when the model does not need to be replaced. As a specific change, for example, there can be mentioned a change in shape due to the movement of the device itself (extension, sliding, rotation, etc.), a change in the type of the device, a change in the size of the device, a change in the material of the device, and a change in the mounting part to other devices. In addition, for each specific change instruction, that is, a change instruction accompanying the model replacement, it is pre-set as a change instruction whether the model replacement is required.

[0076] When the determination unit 27 determines that the change instruction is a specific change instruction (STEP 1; YES), it further determines whether the specific change instruction is a change instruction accompanied by model replacement (STEP 2). When the specific change instruction is determined by the determination unit 27 to be a change instruction accompanied by model replacement (STEP 2; YES), the search unit 26 refers to the storage unit 21, performs a search process for the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction, and determines whether the corresponding standard device exists (STEP 3).

[0077] When the search unit 26 determines that there is no corresponding standard device (STEP 3; NO), the display control unit 28 performs a notification process (STEP 7) in which a screen notifying that there is no corresponding standard device is displayed on the designer terminal 4 and notification information is sent, and the server device 2 ends this process. Based on the notification information received from the server device 2, the designer terminal 4 displays a screen notifying that there is no corresponding standard device on the display 41.

[0078] On the other hand, when the search unit 26 determines that there is a corresponding standard device (STEP 3; YES), the display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process (STEP 4) based on the search result of the search unit 26. Specifically, the display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process to replace the model of the device before the change with the standard device model corresponding to the device after the change, and generates display control information of the replaced model to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0079] When the model replacement process of STEP4 is completed, or when the specific change instruction of STEP2 is determined not to be a change instruction accompanied by model replacement (STEP2; NO), the display control unit 28 does not perform the model replacement process of replacing the display model of the device before the change with the standard device reference model corresponding to the device after the change, and performs the device display model change process (STEP5). Specifically, the display control unit 28 changes the display model of the device before the change according to the specific change instruction, generates display control information of the changed display model, and displays it on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4. In addition, the display control unit 28 performs the display process of sending the generated display control information to the designer terminal 4 (STEP6), and the server device 2 ends this process. The designer terminal 4 changes the display content of the display 41 according to the display control information received from the server device 2.

[0080] In the above STEP 1, the case where it is determined that the change instruction is not a specific change instruction (STEP 1; NO) is described. In this case, the search unit 26 performs the same search process as in the above STEP 3 (STEP 8). When the search unit 26 determines that there is no corresponding standard device (STEP 8; NO), the server device 2 transfers to the above notification process (STEP 7).

[0081] On the other hand, when the search unit 26 determines that there is a corresponding standard device (STEP 3; YES), the display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process (STEP 9) based on the search result of the search unit 26. Specifically, the display control unit 28 performs a replacement process of replacing the display model of the device before the change with a standard device reference model corresponding to the device after the change, and generates display control information of the replaced reference model to be displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4. In addition, the display control unit 28 performs the same model replacement process as in the above-mentioned STEP 4 (STEP 10), and the server device 2 shifts to the above-mentioned display process (STEP 6).

[0082] According to the design support device 1 of this embodiment, unnecessary model replacement processing can be prevented from occurring, and the relationship between the components after the change can be maintained, thereby reducing the labor burden of the designer.

[0083] (Example 1)

[0084] Next, an embodiment of the design support device 1 in this embodiment is described below. Embodiment 1 is an example in which the object of device change is a spring. First, regarding the product selection screen for obtaining (inputting) the reference model of the spring in this embodiment, refer to Figure 3 Provide explanation. Figure 3 The illustrated diagram shows a product selection screen for selecting a product (device).

[0085] The designer selects a device for design from the product selection screen 45. The product selection screen 45 is displayed when the design support program is started. The product selection screen 45 can also be displayed by clicking "model search screen" on the model search screen 51 displayed on the input screen 50 described later.

[0086] Specifically, first, the designer Figure 3 As shown in (A), a product selection screen 45 for selecting a product (device) can be displayed on the display 41. A pointer 46 is displayed on the product selection screen 45, and the pointer 46 shows the movement of the mouse 43 of the designer terminal 4.

[0087] For example, when the designer selects a tension spring, the device selection screen is as follows: Figure 3As shown in (A), products related to "spring" are displayed by category. The designer selects the category of "spring" using a pointer 46 from the category list.

[0088] Through the above operations, after selecting the "Spring" category, such as Figure 3 As shown in (B), the products within the category are listed. The designer selects the product of "Telescopic Spring" from the products within the category.

[0089] After selecting "Telescopic Spring" through the above operations, Figure 3 (C) shows a list of series in the product. Designers select the product they want to design from the list of series. For example, when selecting a telescopic spring, there are four series: "Extremely light load, light load, medium-light load, medium load", "Medium-heavy load, heavy load", "Free designation", and "Hook-shaped embedded".

[0090] Through the above operations, after the products required for design are selected, such as Figure 3 As shown in (D), the product specifications are displayed. Therefore, the designer can confirm whether the product he / she has selected is the product required for the design based on the screen. If the selected product is the designer's target product, Figure 3 In (D), the "Add to Assembly" button is selected using the pointer 46.

[0091] Then, the designer designs a design product combining a plurality of device models acquired from the product selection screen 45 . Figure 4 The explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 1 shows an editing screen 47 and an input screen 50 in the design support device of the first embodiment. The editing screen 47 and the input screen 50 are displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4. Figure 4 In the editing screen 47, a model of the design product 60 designed by the designer is displayed.

[0092] Here, for Figure 4 The editing screen 47 in is explained. Figure 4 In the editing screen 47 of FIG. 4 , a model of a mobile unit as an example of a design product 60 is displayed. Figure 4 As shown, the model of the designed product 60 is composed of models of a base plate 61 , a rail 62 , a slider 63 , a plate 64 , a fixed side column 65 , a movable side column 66 , and a coil spring 67 .

[0093] The designed product 60 is a moving unit in which a linear guide having a rail 62 and a slider 63 is installed on a base plate 61, and a plate 64 is fixed to the slider 63. The rail 62 is fixed to the surface of the base plate 61. In addition, a fixed side column 65 is fixed to the base plate 61, and a moving side column 66 is fixed to the plate 64. Therefore, a coil spring 67 is installed between the fixed side column 65 and the moving side column 66.

[0094] The designer sets the association between the acquired multiple components using the function of the CAD software such as the consistency constraint in the editing screen 47. For example, the designer sets the association between the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65. Similarly, the designer sets the association between the coil spring 67 and the movable side column 66.

[0095] Next, for the input screen 50, refer to Figure 5 Provide explanation. Figure 5 For illustration, detailed representation Figure 4 Input screen 50. In embodiment 1, Figure 4 As shown, the input screen 50 is displayed on the left side of the display 41. Specifically, Figure 5 As shown, a model search screen 51 for inputting a device model is provided on the upper side of the input screen 50. A device information screen 52 is provided below the model search screen 51, and the device information screen 52 displays the file name or product name of the selected device (such as the coil spring 67 of Example 1), or a button for a PDF file of a catalog.

[0096] A device specification screen 53 is provided below the device information screen 52. The device specification screen 53 displays information on the selected device specification. In the first embodiment, the type 531, material 532, and hook relative angle 533 of the coil spring 67 are displayed on the device specification screen 53. In addition, the specification screen 53 can be switched to a price / delivery deadline screen (not shown) by switching tabs.

[0097] A pull-down menu for selecting the load type of the coil spring 67 is displayed at type 531. A pull-down menu for selecting a symbol for displaying the material of the coil spring 67 is displayed at material 532. A selection button for selecting the hook relative angle (180° / 90°) formed at both ends of the coil spring 67 is displayed at hook relative angle 533.

[0098] Furthermore, a device outer shape screen 54 is provided below the device specification screen 53, and the device outer shape screen 54 displays information related to the outer shape of the selected device. In Embodiment 1, an outer shape diagram 541, an outer diameter D542, and a free length L543 of the coil spring 67 are displayed on the device outer shape screen 54. The outer shape diagram of the coil spring 67 listed in the catalog is displayed on the outer shape diagram 541. The outer shape diagram 541 is set not to receive input. A box in which a numerical value of the outer diameter of the coil spring 67 can be input is displayed on the outer diameter D542. A box in which a numerical value of the free length of the coil spring 67 can be input is displayed on the free length L543.

[0099] Below the device appearance screen 54, a catalog information screen 55 is provided, and the catalog information screen 55 displays the catalog information of the selected device. The catalog information screen 55 in the first embodiment displays the wire diameter of the coil spring 67, the inner diameter of the hook, the allowable deformation, the allowable load, the spring constant, and the initial tension. In the catalog information screen 55, for the device selected by the designer, since the catalog values ​​of the selected device are displayed, the required information can be obtained without referring to the electronic catalog or the manual catalog. In addition, the catalog information screen 55 is set not to receive input.

[0100] Below the catalog information screen 55, there is a · Display the setting screen 56, use · The display setting screen 56 sets the usage status and display format of the selected device. · The setting screen 56 is displayed, showing a free length 561, a set length 563, an allowable deformation amount 565, and a selection button 567 for selecting a display format.

[0101] The free length 561 displays the value inputted from the free length L543 of the device shape screen 54. Below the free length 561, the actual tension 562 of the coil spring 67 at the free length is displayed in N (Newton) and Kgf (kilogram of gravity). The free length 561 and the tension 562 are set not to receive input.

[0102] The set length 563 is displayed below the tension 562, and the set length 563 inputs a numerical value indicating the amount of deformation of the coil spring 67. A box for inputting a numerical value between the free length and the allowable deformation length of the coil spring 67 is displayed in the set length 563. The tension 564 of the coil spring in the input set length is automatically calculated by the server device 2 and displayed below the set length 563. The tension 564 is set so as not to receive input.

[0103] The allowable deformation amount 565 is displayed below the tension 564. The allowable deformation amount displayed here is determined by the type 531 or the material 532. The tension 566 of the coil spring in the allowable deformation amount state is also displayed below the allowable deformation amount 565. The allowable deformation amount 565 and the tension 566 are set to not receive input.

[0104] A selection button 567 is displayed below the tension 566 of the coil spring. A selection button that allows selection of any one of the display form, the spiral form, the mixed form, and the solid form, is displayed on the selection button 567. When the display form is the spiral form, the model of the coil spring 67 displayed on the editing screen 47 is displayed while maintaining the shape of the spring. When the display form is the mixed form, a part of both ends of the coil spring is displayed as a spring shape, and the middle part is displayed as a cylindrical model. When the display form is the solid form, the coil spring 67 is displayed as a cylindrical model. When the mixed form or the solid form is selected, the file size can be reduced when the design product 60 is stored as data compared to the spiral form.

[0105] In use · Below the display setting screen 56, a product information display screen 57 is provided. The product information display screen 57 displays the model, unit price, shipping date and price detail button. Below the product information display screen 57, a display button 58 for the model and a store button 59 for the model are provided.

[0106] In the first embodiment, the change instructions of the type 531, material 532, hook relative angle 533, outer diameter D542, free length L543, and set length 563 in the input screen 50 correspond to specific change instructions, that is, instructions that are preset to not require model replacement. Among these specific change instructions, the change instructions of the type 531, material 532, hook relative angle 533, outer diameter D542, and free length L543 are preset as change instructions accompanied by model replacement, and the change instruction of the set length 563 is preset as a change instruction not accompanied by model replacement.

[0107] Next, regarding the design support processing used by the design support device 1 when designing the design product 60 in Embodiment 1, refer to Figure 6 Provide explanation. Figure 6 This is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of a mobile unit as a designed product.

[0108] When designing a design product 60, the designer first obtains the device model required for the design. Specifically, the designer starts the design support program and displays the product selection screen 45 (see Figure 3 ), select a desired device, and obtain a reference model of the device. For example, when the designer selects a coil spring, the reference model of the coil spring 67 is displayed on the editing screen 47.

[0109] Then, the designer uses the consistent constraint function of the CAD software in the editing screen 47 to set the relationship between the acquired multiple devices. Figure 6As shown in (A), the designer sets the relationship between the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65. Similarly, the designer sets the relationship between the coil spring 67 and the movable side column 66.

[0110] Here, including Figure 6 When the editing screen 47 and input screen 50 of the design product 60 shown in (A) are displayed, the designer inputs the desired setting length for the setting length 563, and here, the change instruction is explained by clicking the display button 58. At this time, the receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives the setting length change instruction. Then, the determination unit 27 determines that the setting length change instruction is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP1; YES), and it is determined that the change instruction of the set length is not a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; NO).

[0111] The display control unit 28 does not perform the model replacement process, but performs the change process ( Figure 2 In STEP 5), the change process is to change the change instruction corresponding to the set length. Specifically, the display control unit 28 deforms the display model of the coil spring 67 into a display model having a length equal to the set length of the change instruction. In addition, according to the deformation of the coil spring 67, the display control unit 28 changes the display positions of the movable side column 66, the plate 64, and the slider 63.

[0112] Furthermore, the display control unit 28 maintains the association between the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65 and the association between the coil spring 67 and the movable side column 66. Then, the display control unit 28 generates display control information for displaying the changed display model on the designer terminal 4.

[0113] After the display control unit 28 performs display processing and sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP6), such as Figure 6 As shown in (B), the designer terminal 4 changes the display model of the coil spring 67 on the editing screen 47 of the display 41 according to the display control information, and also changes the display position of the surrounding model.

[0114] At this time, the association between the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65 and the association between the coil spring 67 and the movable side column 66 are maintained. In addition, since the model number replacement process is not performed, the model number display "ABC3-10" of the coil spring 67 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 50 is maintained.

[0115] Next, include Figure 6When the editing screen 47 and input screen 50 of the design product 60 shown in (A) are displayed, the designer enters the type of the desired type 531, clicks the display button 58, and explains when to make a change instruction for the device. At this time, the receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives the type change instruction. Then, the determination unit 27 determines that the type change instruction is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP1; YES), and the change instruction of the type is determined to be a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; YES).

[0116] The search unit 26 searches for a standard device corresponding to the device changed according to the type change instruction ( Figure 2 The display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process for generating display control information ( Figure 2 In STEP 4), the model number of the standard device corresponding to the coil spring 67 after the type change is displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0117] The display control unit 28 does not perform the model replacement process, but performs the change process ( Figure 2 The display control unit 28 performs a change corresponding to the type change instruction. Specifically, the display control unit 28 uses the type of the display model of the coil spring 67 as the display model of the change instruction type. In addition, the display control unit 28 maintains the association between the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65 and the association between the coil spring 67 and the movable side column 66. Then, the display control unit 28 generates display control information, which displays the changed display model on the designer terminal 4.

[0118] After the display control unit 28 performs display processing and sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 In STEP 6), the designer terminal 4 changes the model display of the design product 60 in the editing screen 47 of the display 41 according to the display control information. At this time, the association between the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65 and the association between the coil spring 67 and the movable side column 66 are maintained. In addition, the designer terminal 4 replaces the model display of the coil spring 67 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 50.

[0119] In addition, when the change instruction is an instruction to change any one of the material 532 , the hook relative angle 533 , the outer diameter D542 , and the free length L543 , the server device 2 implements the same processing as the change instruction of the type 531 .

[0120] Next, include Figure 6When the editing screen 47 and input screen 50 of the design product 60 shown in (A) are displayed, the designer clicks the "model search screen" button on the model search screen 51, and the series change instruction of the coil spring 67 is explained in the above-mentioned product selection screen 45. At this time, the receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives the series change instruction. According to the series change on the selection screen 45, since it is not necessary to replace the model, it is a change that does not need to be set in advance, that is, it is not a specific change, and the determination unit 27 determines that the series change instruction is not a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP 1; NO).

[0121] The search unit 26 searches for a standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the series change instruction ( Figure 2 Then, the display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process to generate display control information ( Figure 2 The display control information causes the reference model of the standard device corresponding to the coil spring 67 after the series change to be displayed on the designer terminal 4. In addition, the display control unit 28 generates the display control information ( Figure 2 In STEP 10), the display control information causes the model of the standard device corresponding to the coil spring 67 after the series change to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0122] After the display control unit 28 performs display processing and sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP6), such as Figure 6 As shown in (C), the designer terminal 4 replaces the display model of the coil spring 67 of the design product 60 on the editing screen 47 of the display 41 with the reference model of the coil spring 67 after the series change based on the display control information.

[0123] At this time, the association between the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65 and the association between the coil spring 67 and the movable side column 66 are released. In addition, the designer terminal 4 replaces the model number display "ABC3-10" of the coil spring 67 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 50 with "XYZ5-15".

[0124] Thus, in Example 1, for the coil spring 67 which is one of the components of the design product 60, when a series change instruction is given, the same model replacement processing as before can be performed. However, if a specific change instruction such as the set length of the coil spring 67 is given, the model replacement processing is not performed, but the display model shape of the component displayed on the editing screen 47 is changed.

[0125] Therefore, when the change indication is determined to be a specific change indication, since the association between the two end portions of the coil spring 67 and the fixed side column 65 and the movable side column 66 is not released, the designer can save unnecessary work, such as re-establishing the association by releasing the unnecessary association.

[0126] In addition, the designer can design the design product 60 from the beginning, and the design product 60 is used for the CAD software installed in the designer terminal 4. In addition, the designer displays a design product selection screen (not shown) so that the designer can select and use a product with a structure similar to the design product 60 designed by the designer from a large number of design product sample collections stored in the design product model storage unit 24.

[0127] (First variation of Example 1)

[0128] Next, regarding the first variation of the first embodiment, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 A compression type coil spring 67a as a spring is used in the first modification. Figure 7 This is an explanatory diagram showing an input screen 50a for instructing to change the compression coil spring 67a. Figure 8 This is an explanatory diagram showing an image displayed on the editing screen 47 (refer to Figure 4 ) is a model deformation of the compression coil spring 67a.

[0129] Figure 7 The input screen 50a and Figure 5 The input screen 50 shown is different in that the device specification screen 53a has an allowable deformation amount 535 and no type 531. In the first modification of the first embodiment, a pull-down menu that allows selection of the allowable deformation amount setting type of the coil spring 67a is displayed on the allowable deformation amount 535. Figure 7 The device outline picture 54a and Figure 5 The device outer shape picture 54 shown is different in that the inside of the outer shape picture 541 is changed into the shape of the compression type coil spring 67a.

[0130] in addition, Figure 7 Use shown · Display setting screen 56a and Figure 5 Use shown · The display setting screen 56 is different. The compression type coil spring 67a is provided with an item called a close contact length 568. The close contact length 568 displays the length of the coil spring 67a in the close contact state. The close contact length 568 is set not to accept input. In addition, the display form selection button 567 has two types, namely, a spiral type and a solid type. Figure 5 The blend shape is set in the same way. In addition, the other parts mentioned above, Figure 7The input screen 50a and Figure 5 In the input screen 50 shown in FIG. 1 , for the configuration of the generally common part, Figure 4 "a" is added after the symbol, and common symbols are used for common parts of the structure, so detailed description is omitted.

[0131] In the first modified example of the first embodiment, the change instructions of the material 532, the allowable deformation amount 535, the outer diameter D542, the free length L543, and the set length 563 in the input screen 50a correspond to the specific change instructions. Among these specific change instructions, the change instructions of the material 532, the allowable deformation amount 535, the outer diameter D542, and the free length L543 are preset as change instructions accompanied by model replacement, and the change instruction of the set length 563 is preset as not a change instruction accompanied by model replacement.

[0132] Here, Figure 7 Use · In the display setting screen 56a, the receiving unit 25 receives the instruction to change the value of the setting length 563, and the determining unit 27 determines that the instruction to change the setting length 563 is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP 1; YES), and it is determined that the change instruction is not an instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 Then, the display control unit 28 only performs the shape change processing of the coil spring 67a ( Figure 2 STEP5) sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP 6), display control information causes the changed display model to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0133] For example, Figure 8 In the display state shown in (A), after the designer inputs a short set length value, the server device 2 can perform the same processing as above, such as Figure 8 As shown in (B), a model of the shortened state of the coil spring 67 a is displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4 .

[0134] The change of the value of the set length 563 is a specific change instruction, and since the model replacement process is not performed, even if the length (set length) of the coil spring 67a is changed, the model display represented by the symbol 57 does not change. Therefore, in a design product (not shown) including the coil spring 67a, even if the set length of the coil spring 67a is changed, since the model replacement process is not performed, the designer can smoothly perform the design work.

[0135] In the first modification, when the receiving unit 25 receives an instruction to change any one of the material 532, the allowable deformation amount 535, the outer diameter D542, and the free length L543 ( Figure 2 STEP1; YES, STEP2; YES), the server device 2 transfers to Figure 2 STEP 3 of the present invention implements the same processing as the above-mentioned coil spring 67. Furthermore, when the receiving unit 25 receives a change instruction that is not a specific change instruction, such as a series change instruction of the coil spring 67a ( Figure 2 STEP1; NO), the server device 2 transfers to Figure 2 In STEP 8, the same treatment as that of the above-mentioned coil spring 67 is performed.

[0136] (Second variation of Example 1)

[0137] Next, regarding the second variation of the first embodiment, refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 A coil spring 67b of a special-shaped wire compression spring type as a spring is used in the second modification. Fig. 9 As an explanatory diagram, an input screen 50b for instructing to change the coil spring 67b of the deformed wire compression spring type is shown. Fig.10 This is an explanatory diagram showing an image displayed on the editing screen 47 (refer to Figure 4 ) is a model deformation of the coil spring 67b of the special-shaped wire compression spring type.

[0138] Fig. 9 The input screen 50b and Figure 7 The input screen 50a shown in the figure is different in that, in the device specification screen 53b, only Figure 7 The material 532 displayed in the device specification screen 53a does not have an allowable deformation amount 535. Fig. 9 The device outline picture 54b and Figure 7 The device outer shape picture 54a shown is different in that the inside of the outer shape picture 541 is changed into the shape of the coil spring 67b of the profiled wire compression spring type.

[0139] in addition, Fig. 9 Use shown · Display setting screen 56b and Figure 7 Use shown · The difference between the display setting screen 56a and the display setting screen 56a is that there is no item called the close contact length 568. Fig. 9 The input screen 50b shown, Figure 4 The input screen 50 and Figure 7 In the input screen 50a shown in FIG. 1 , for the configuration of the generally common part, Figure 4The symbol is followed by "b", and the common symbols are used for the common parts of the structure, so the detailed description is omitted.

[0140] In the second modification of the first embodiment, the change instructions of the material 532, the outer diameter D542, the free length L543, and the set length 563 in the input screen 50b correspond to the specific change instructions. Among these specific change instructions, the change instructions of the material 532, the outer diameter D542, and the free length L543 are preset as change instructions accompanied by model replacement, and the change instruction of the set length 563 is preset as not a change instruction accompanied by model replacement.

[0141] Here, Fig. 9 Use · In the display setting screen 56b, the receiving unit 25 receives the instruction to change the value of the setting length 563, and the determining unit 27 determines that the instruction to change the setting length 563 is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP 1; YES), and it is determined that the change instruction is not an instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 Then, the display control unit 28 only performs the shape change processing of the coil spring 67b ( Figure 2 STEP5) sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP 6), display control information causes the changed display model to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0142] For example, Fig.10 In the display state shown in (A), after the designer inputs a short set length value, the server device 2 can perform the same processing as above, such as Fig.10 As shown in (B), a model of the shortened state of the coil spring 67 b is displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4 .

[0143] The change of the value of the set length 563 is a specific change instruction, and since the model replacement process is not performed, even if the length (set length) of the coil spring 67b is changed, the model display represented by the symbol 57 does not change. Therefore, in a design product (not shown) including the coil spring 67b, even when the set length of the coil spring 67b is changed, since the model replacement process is not performed, the designer can smoothly perform the design work.

[0144] In the second modification, when the receiving unit 25 receives an instruction to change any one of the material 532, the outer diameter D542, and the free length L543 ( Figure 2 STEP1; YES, STEP2; YES), the server device 2 transfers to Figure 2STEP 3 of the present invention implements the same processing as the above-mentioned coil spring 67. Furthermore, when the receiving unit 25 receives a change instruction that is not a specific change instruction, such as a series change instruction of the coil spring 67b ( Figure 2 STEP1; NO), the server device 2 transfers to Figure 2 In STEP 8, the same treatment as that of the above-mentioned coil spring 67 is performed.

[0145] (Example 2)

[0146] Next, the second embodiment of the present invention is described. The second embodiment is an example in which the object of the device change is a wire carrier. As described later, the wire carrier is connected to a plurality of connecting members, and the wires are stored inside the connecting members. Brackets are provided at both ends of the connecting member, and the wire carrier can move back and forth within a specified stroke.

[0147] For the design support device 1a in Embodiment 2, refer to Fig.11 and Fig.12 Provide explanation. Fig.11 This is an explanatory diagram showing an editing screen 79 and an input screen 70 of the design support device displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4 according to the second embodiment. Fig.12 For illustration, detailed representation Fig.11 The input screen 70.

[0148] The design support device 1a of the second embodiment is as follows: Fig.11 As shown, an input screen 70 is displayed on the designer terminal 4, and the input screen 70 is used to design a wire carrier 86 for protecting the wires 90 extending from the device. The wire carrier 86 is formed by connecting a plurality of members including a plurality of connecting members 89, and stores the wires 90 inside.

[0149] The design support device 1a of the second embodiment has a functional structure including Figure 1 The same structure of the design support device 1 shown in the figure is almost the same as the design support device 1 of the first embodiment in basic structure, but the main difference lies in the input screen 70 and the input screen 50 of the first embodiment.

[0150] The input screen 70 in Embodiment 2 is as follows: Fig.11 As shown, it is displayed on the left side of the display 41 of the designer terminal 4. Specifically, Fig.12 As shown, a model search screen 71 for inputting a device model is provided above the input screen 70. Below the model search screen 71, a device information screen 72 is provided, and the device information screen 72 displays buttons, etc., to display the file name or product name of the selected device (such as the wire carrier 86 in Example 2), or a PDF file of the catalog.

[0151] A device specification screen 73 is provided below the device information screen 72, and the device specification screen 73 displays information on the selected device specification. The device specification screen 73 in the second embodiment displays the main body material 731, type 732, cover type 733, wire insertion surface 734, type 735, and No. 736 of the wire carrier 86. The specification screen 73 can also be switched to a price / delivery deadline screen (not shown) by switching tabs.

[0152] The material of the connecting member 89 of the wire carrier 86 described later is displayed in the main body material 731. The shape type (angular or circular, etc.) of the connecting member 89 is displayed in the type 732. Whether it is a solid type is displayed in the cover type 733. The main body material 731, type 732, and cover type 733 are set to not receive input.

[0153] A pull-down menu for selecting the wire insertion method (push into outer circumference / push into inner circumference) is displayed on the wire insertion surface 734. A pull-down menu for selecting a symbol indicating the type of device is displayed on the type 735. A pull-down menu for selecting parameters related to the shape of the connecting member 89 is displayed on the No. 736.

[0154] A device appearance screen 74 is provided below the device specification screen 73. The device appearance screen 74 displays information related to the appearance of the selected device. In the second embodiment, the appearance diagram 741, the inner height A742, the inner width C743, the bending radius R744, the connection pitch P745, and the number of connections 746 of the wire carrier 86 are displayed on the device appearance screen 74.

[0155] The outer shape of the wire carrier 86 listed in the catalog is displayed in the outer shape 741. The inner height of the connecting member 89 specified by the type 735 is displayed in the inner height A742. The outer shape 741 and the inner height A742 are set so as not to receive input.

[0156] The inner width of the connecting member 89 specified by the type 735 and No. 736 is displayed in the inner width C743, and the catalog value of the bending radius of the wire carrier 86 automatically selected by the server device 2 based on the type 735, No. 736 and the user-defined height 754 described later is displayed in the bending radius R744. The inner width C743 and the bending radius R744 are set not to receive input.

[0157] The pitch of the connecting members 89 specified by the type 735 is displayed at the connection pitch P745. The connection pitch P745 is set to not accept input. A box for inputting the number of connecting members 89 constituting the wire carrier 86 is displayed at the connection number 746.

[0158] Below the device appearance screen 74, there is provided a mounting setting screen 75 for setting the mounting state of the selected device. In Embodiment 2, the mounting direction 751 of the movable side bracket 88, the mounting direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87, the bending radius R753, and the user-defined height H754 (height between brackets) are displayed on the mounting setting screen 75. A selection button for selecting the mounting direction (outer periphery mounting / inner periphery mounting) of the movable side bracket 88 is displayed on the mounting direction 751 of the movable side bracket 88. A selection button for selecting the mounting direction (outer periphery mounting / inner periphery mounting) of the fixed side bracket 87 is displayed on the mounting direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87.

[0159] Different from the bending radius R744 described above, a value automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the user-defined height H754 is displayed in the bending radius R753. A box for inputting the height between brackets, that is, the distance between the mounting surface of the fixed side bracket 87 and the mounting surface of the movable side bracket 88 is displayed in the user-defined height H754.

[0160] Below the installation setting screen 75, there is provided a product information display screen 57 similar to that of the first embodiment, and below the product information display screen 57, there are provided a model display button 58 and a store button 59 with a model number.

[0161] In Example 2, the change instructions of the wire insertion surface 734, type 735, No736, number of connections 746, installation direction 751 of the movable side bracket 88, installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87, and user-defined height H754 in the input screen 70 correspond to specific change instructions.

[0162] Among these specific change instructions, the change instructions for the wire insertion surface 734, the type 735, the No. 736, and the number of connections 746 are preset as change instructions accompanying the model replacement. On the other hand, the change instructions for the installation direction 751 of the movable side bracket 88, the installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87, and the user-defined height H754 are preset as change instructions not accompanying the model replacement.

[0163] Here, for the edit screen 79 reference Fig.11 For explanation. Fig.11 The editing screen 79 in FIG. 1 shows a model of a mobile platform as an example of a design product 80. Fig.11 As shown, the model of the designed product 80 consists of a base plate 81 , a vertical motion actuator 82 , a moving plate 84 , a rotating platform 85 , a wire carrier 86 , and a model structure of a wire 90 .

[0164] The designed product 80 is combined with a vertical motion actuator 82 fixed to a base plate 81, a moving plate 84 fixed to a slider 83 of the vertical motion actuator 82, and a rotating platform 85 fixed to the moving plate 84 to perform a rotational motion as a moving platform. In addition, a wire carrier 86 is installed through the base plate 81 and the moving plate 84.

[0165] The wire carrier 86 includes a fixed side bracket 87 fixed to the vicinity of the through hole 81a provided in the base plate 81, a movable side bracket 88 fixed to the movable plate 84, and a plurality of connecting members 89 connected between these brackets. The connecting member 89 is provided with a slit 91 for inserting the wire 90.

[0166] Next, for a specific example of designing product 80, Fig.13 and Fig.14 In the following description, the design product 80 is used in the design support device 1 a of the second embodiment. Fig.13 For explanatory purposes, the shape of a wire carrier 86 as a device in the second embodiment is shown. Fig.14 For explanatory purposes, the operation of the wire carrier 86 is shown.

[0167] When designing the product 80, first, the designer uses the product selection screen 45 (reference Figure 3 ) to obtain the device model required for design. For example, when the designer selects a wire carrier, the reference model of the wire carrier 86 is displayed on the editing screen 79.

[0168] Then, the designer uses the consistent constraint function of the CAD software in the editing screen 79 to set the association between the acquired multiple devices. Fig.11 As shown, the designer sets the relationship between the fixed side bracket 87 of the wire carrier 86 and the base plate 81. Similarly, the designer sets the relationship between the movable side bracket 88 of the wire carrier 86 and the movable plate 84.

[0169] In Example 2, Fig.13 (A) and Fig.14 (A) shows the wire carrier 86 and Fig.11 The wire carrier 86 shown, ie, the association between the fixed-side bracket 87 and the base plate 81 , and the association between the movable-side bracket 88 and the movable plate 84 , corresponds to the wire carrier 86 being set.

[0170] like Fig.13 As shown in (A), the wire insertion surface 734 is set to "push into the outer peripheral side". In addition, the installation direction 751 of the movable side bracket 88 of the wire carrier 86 is set to "inner peripheral installation", and the installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87 of the wire carrier 86 is set to "outer peripheral installation". In addition, the number of connections 746 is set to 12.

[0171] And, if Fig.13 As shown in (A), among the models of the connecting members 89, the connecting members 89 connected to the fixed side bracket 87 are displayed as models of a normal shape, and the other connecting members 89 are displayed as models of a continuous shape. This display can simplify the model display of the connecting members 89, and the model can be easily viewed on the editing screen 79, thereby reducing the display processing pressure. In addition, the number or position of the connecting members displayed as models of a normal shape is not limited to this. For example, the connecting member 89 connected to the movable side bracket can also be displayed in a normal shape. In addition, all the connecting members 89 can also be displayed as models of a continuous shape.

[0172] Here, when including Fig.13 When the editing screen 79 and input screen 70 of the design product 80 of the wire carrier 86 shown in (A) are displayed, the designer inputs the change of the wire insertion surface 734 from "pushing into the outer peripheral side" to "pushing into the inner peripheral side", and clicks the display button 58 to explain the change instruction of the device. At this time, the receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives the change instruction of the wire insertion surface. Then, the determination unit 27 determines that the change instruction of the wire insertion surface is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP 1; YES), and it is determined that the change instruction of the wire insertion surface is a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; YES).

[0173] The search unit 26 searches for a standard device corresponding to the device changed according to the change instruction of the wire insertion surface ( Figure 2 The display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process for generating display control information ( Figure 2 In STEP 4), the model of the standard device corresponding to the wire carrier 86 after the wire insertion surface is changed is displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0174] Then, the display control unit 28 does not perform the model replacement process, but performs the change process ( Figure 2 In STEP 5), the change process is to change the wire insertion surface in accordance with the change instruction. Specifically, the display control unit 28 changes the position of the slit 91 of the wire carrier 86 of the display model to the inner side. In addition, the display control unit 28 maintains the association between the fixed side bracket 87 and the base plate 81, and the association between the movable side bracket 88 and the movable plate 84. Then, the display control unit 28 generates display control information, and the display control information causes the changed display model to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0175] The display control unit 28 sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 after display processing ( Figure 2STEP6), the designer terminal 4 displays the control information according to the display, such as Fig.13 As shown in (B), the model display of the wire carrier 86 in the editing screen 79 of the display 41 is changed. At this time, the association between the fixed side bracket 87 and the base plate 81, and the association between the movable side bracket 88 and the movable plate 84 are maintained. In addition, the designer terminal 4 replaces the model display of the wire carrier 86 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 70 from "SE123G" to "SZ123G".

[0176] When the change instruction is any one of the type 735 , No. 736 , and the number of connections 746 , the server device 2 performs the same processing as the change instruction for the wire insertion surface 734 .

[0177] Next, when the display contains Fig.13 When the designer displays the editing screen 79 and input screen 70 of the design product 80 of the wire carrier 86 shown in (A), the designer inputs the change of the installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87 from "outer peripheral installation" to "inner peripheral installation", and clicks the model display button 58 to explain when the change instruction is made. At this time, the receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives the change instruction of the installation direction of the fixed side bracket 87. Then, the determination unit 27 determines that the change instruction of the installation direction of the fixed side bracket 87 is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP 1; YES), and it is determined that the change instruction of the installation direction is not a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; NO).

[0178] Then, the display control unit 28 performs a change process instead of a model replacement process ( Figure 2 In STEP 5), the change process is to change the installation direction corresponding to the fixed side bracket 87. Specifically, the display control unit 28 deforms the installation surface direction of the fixed side bracket 87 into a display model corresponding to the inner peripheral side installation.

[0179] Furthermore, the display control unit 28 maintains the relationship between the fixed-side bracket 87 and the base plate 81, and maintains the relationship between the movable-side bracket 88 and the movable plate 84. Then, the display control unit 28 generates display control information for displaying the changed display model on the designer terminal 4.

[0180] After the display control unit 28 performs display processing and sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP6), such as Fig.13 As shown in (C), the designer terminal 4 changes the display model of the wire carrier 86 on the editing screen 79 of the display 41 according to the display control information.

[0181] At this time, the relationship between the fixed side bracket 87 and the base plate 81 and the relationship between the movable side bracket 88 and the movable plate 84 are maintained. In addition, since the model number replacement process is not performed, the model number display "SE123G" of the wire carrier 86 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 70 is maintained.

[0182] In addition, when the change instruction is an instruction to change the installation direction 751 of the movable side bracket 88, it is the same as when it is an instruction to change the installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87. For example, when the display includes Fig.13 (C) When the designer displays the editing screen 79 and the input screen 70 of the design product 80 of the wire carrier 86, the designer inputs an instruction to change the installation direction 751 of the movable side bracket 88 from "inner peripheral installation" to "outer peripheral installation". After clicking the display button 58 to indicate the change, the server device 2 performs the same processing as the installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87.

[0183] Then, if Fig.13 As shown in (D), the designer terminal 4 changes the display model of the wire carrier 86 in the editing screen 79 of the display 41. At this time, the association between the fixed side bracket 87 and the base plate 81, and the association between the movable side bracket 88 and the movable plate 84 are maintained. In addition, because the model replacement process is not performed, the model display "SE123G" of the wire carrier 86 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 70 is maintained.

[0184] In addition, when the change instruction is an instruction to change the user-defined height H754, the server device 2 will also implement the same processing as the above-mentioned instruction to change the installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87.

[0185] Next, the position change of the wire carrier 86 during the stroke is described. As shown, the wire carrier 86 is provided to be movable within a stroke S. The stroke S is automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the type 735, the number of connections 746, and the user-defined height H754. The range of the stroke S corresponding to the wire carrier 86 is displayed on the editing screen 79.

[0186] Fig.14 (A) shows a state where the movable side bracket 88 is located at a position around the center of the stroke S of the movable plate 84 . Fig.14 (B) indicates that the movable side bracket 88 is located at the front end of the stroke S of the movable plate 84 ( Fig.14 The state when it is at the right end of the stroke S). Fig.14 (C) indicates that the movable side bracket 88 is located at the rear end of the stroke S of the movable plate 84 ( Fig.14In this embodiment, the movable side bracket 88 is dragged with the mouse 43 or the like to move the movable side bracket 88 within the stroke S.

[0187] The position change instruction of the wire carrier 86 in the stroke S corresponds to a specific change instruction. In addition, the position change instruction of the wire carrier 86 in the stroke S is preset not to be a change instruction accompanied by a model replacement. Therefore, after the receiving unit 25 receives the position change instruction of the wire carrier 86 in the stroke S, the server device 2 performs the same processing as the change instruction of the installation direction 752 of the fixed side bracket 87.

[0188] At this time, the display control unit 28 maintains the relationship between the fixed side bracket 87 and the substrate 81, and maintains the relationship between the movable side bracket 88 and the movable plate 84, and changes the display position of the movable plate 84 and the rotating platform 85 according to the movement of the movable side bracket 88. Fig.14 As shown, the model number display "SE123G" of the electric wire carrier 86 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 70 is maintained.

[0189] In addition, when the receiving unit 25 receives a change instruction that is not a specific change instruction, such as a series change instruction of the wire carrier 86 ( Figure 2 STEP1; NO), the server device 2 transfers to Figure 2 In STEP 8, the same processing as in the above-mentioned embodiment 1 is implemented.

[0190] As described above, even in the second embodiment, when the change instruction is a specific change instruction, since the model replacement process does not occur, the association of multiple devices set before the change does not need to be cancelled. In this way, since the model change that goes against the designer's opinion can be prevented, the designer's labor during design can be reduced. In addition, unnecessary model replacement does not occur.

[0191] (Example 3)

[0192] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment is an example in which the device to be changed is a crawler belt that is transmitted on two pulleys.

[0193] For the design support device 1b in the third embodiment of the present invention, refer to Provide explanation. Fig.15 The diagrams are for explanation, showing an editing screen 100 and an input screen 110 displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4 in the design support device 1 b according to the third embodiment. Fig.16 For illustration, detailed representation Fig.15 The input screen 110 is displayed. This is an explanatory diagram showing the shape of a crawler as a device in Example 3.

[0194] like Fig.15 As shown, the design support device 1 b of the third embodiment displays an input screen 110 for designing the crawler 131 to be conveyed on the first pulley 132 and the second pulley 133 on the designer terminal 4 .

[0195] The design support device 1b of the third embodiment has, as a functional structure, Figure 1 The design support device 1 shown has the same structure as that of the design support device 1 of the first embodiment. Although the basic structure is substantially the same as that of the design support device 1 of the first embodiment, the main difference lies in the input screen 110 and the input screen 50 of the first embodiment.

[0196] like Fig.15 As shown, the input screen 110 in the third embodiment is displayed on the left side of the display 41 of the designer terminal 4. Specifically, Fig.16 As shown, track material 111, track shape type 112, and appearance drawing 113 are displayed above input screen 110. A drop-down menu that allows selection of materials such as "chloroprene rubber" and "polyurethane" used for track 131 is displayed on track material 111. Track shape types such as "circular serrated super torque" and "serrated track" listed in the catalog are displayed on track shape type 112. The appearance drawing of track 131 listed in the catalog is displayed on appearance drawing 113. Track shape type 112 and appearance drawing 113 are set not to receive input.

[0197] Below the outer shape diagram 113, a track type 114, a track width 115, an axle distance (target value) 116, and an axle distance 117 are displayed. A pull-down menu for selecting a track type listed in the catalog is displayed on the track type 114. A pull-down menu for selecting a track width listed in the catalog is displayed on the track width 115. A box for inputting an axle distance value required for designing the design product 130 is displayed on the axle distance (target value) 116. The axle distance 117 is the axle distance automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the pulley 1 P.D. 118, the pulley 2 P.D. 119, and the track circumference 124 described later. The axle distance 117 is set not to receive input.

[0198] Pulley 1 P.D. 118, Pulley 2 P.D. 119, Pulley 1 Sawtooth Number 120, Pulley 2 Sawtooth Number 121, and Pulley Speed ​​Ratio 122 are displayed below the axis distance 117. A pull-down menu that allows selection of the circular diameter pitch of the first pulley 132 listed in the catalog is displayed on Pulley 1 P.D. 118. A pull-down menu that allows selection of the circular diameter pitch of the second pulley 133 listed in the catalog is displayed on Pulley 2 P.D. 119.

[0199] The number of teeth listed in the catalog and corresponding to the pulley 1 P.D. 118 is displayed as the pulley 1 tooth number 120. The number of teeth listed in the catalog and corresponding to the pulley 2 P.D. 119 is displayed as the pulley 2 tooth number 121. The pulley speed ratio 122 is the pulley speed ratio automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the pulley 1 P.D. 118 and the pulley 2 P.D. 119, and is displayed as the pulley speed ratio 122. The pulley 1 tooth number 120, the pulley 2 tooth number 121, and the pulley speed ratio 122 are set not to receive input.

[0200] Required track circumference 123, track circumference 124, and It is displayed below the pulley speed ratio 122. The crawler circumference automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the inter-axle distance (target value) 116, the pulley 1 P.D. 118, and the pulley 2 P.D. 119 is displayed at the required crawler circumference 123. A drop-down menu for selecting the crawler circumference listed in the catalog is displayed at the crawler circumference 124. The pitch or size of each part of the crawler 131 attached to the saw teeth listed in the catalog is displayed at the inner side. Required track circumference 123 and is set to not receive input.

[0201] Display form 126 is displayed on A drop-down menu that allows selection of display formats of the crawler 131 model, such as "with serrated shape" or "without serrated shape", is displayed on the display format 126. Below the display format 126, a product information display screen 57 similar to that of the first embodiment is provided, and below the product information display screen 57, a model display button 58 and a store button 59 with a model number are provided.

[0202] In the third embodiment, the change instructions of the crawler type 114, crawler width 115, pulley 1 P.D. 118, pulley 2 P.D. 119, crawler circumference 124, and display format 126 of the input screen 110 correspond to specific change instructions. In addition, even if the crawler material 111 and the distance between the axes (target value) 116 are changed, the model display of the crawler 131 can be maintained as it is.

[0203] Among these specific change instructions, the change instructions for the crawler type 114, crawler width 115, and crawler circumference 124 are preset as change instructions accompanying model replacement. On the other hand, the change instructions for the pulley 1 P.D. 118, the pulley 2 P.D. 119, and the display format 126 are preset as change instructions not accompanying model replacement.

[0204] Here, for the edit screen 100 reference Fig.15 For explanation. Fig.15The editing screen 100 in FIG. 1 shows a track-driven actuator model as an example of a design product 130. Fig.15 As shown, the model of the designed product 130 is composed of a model of a crawler 131 , a first pulley 132 , a second pulley 133 , a vertical motion actuator model 134 , a driving motor 135 , and a base plate 136 .

[0205] The designed product 130 is a crawler-driven actuator, and its vertical motion actuator model 134 and driving motor 135 are fixed on a base 136. The vertical motion actuator model 134 is equipped with a first pulley 132 as a rotating member. The driving motor 135 is equipped with a second pulley 133 as a rotating member.

[0206] The crawler belt 131 as a transmission member is transmitted to the first pulley 132 and the second pulley 133. In this way, the driving force of the driving motor 135 can be transmitted to the vertical motion actuator model 134 through the second pulley 133, the crawler belt 131, and the first pulley 132.

[0207] Next, use A specific example of designing a design product 130 will be described. The design product 130 is used in the design support device 1b of the third embodiment. When designing the design product 130, the designer uses the product selection screen 45 (see the embodiment 1) as in the first embodiment. Figure 3 ), and obtain the device model required for the design. For example, when the designer selects a crawler, the reference model of the crawler 131 is displayed on the editing screen 100.

[0208] Then, the designer uses the consistent constraint function of the CAD software in the editing screen 100 to set the relationship between the acquired multiple components. Fig.15 As shown, the designer sets the relationship between the crawler belt 131 , the first pulley 132 , and the second pulley 133 .

[0209] In Example 3, Fig.17 The crawler 131 shown in (A) corresponds to Fig.15 The crawler belt 131 shown is the crawler belt 131 in which the first pulley 132 and the second pulley 133 are connected.

[0210] Fig.17 The track width of the crawler 131 shown in (A) is set to 4 mm, the pulley 1P.D. 118 and the pulley 2P.D. 119 are set to 9 mm, and the track circumference 124 is set to 100 mm. In addition, the distance between the axes 117 is set to 36 mm automatically calculated based on the pulley 1P.D. 118, the pulley 2P.D. 119, and the track circumference 124. In addition, the model of the crawler 131 is "HT100-4".

[0211] At this time, when the display contains Fig.17 (A) shows the editing screen 100 and input screen 110 of the design product 130 of the crawler 131. The designer changes the input of the pulley 2P.D.119 of the crawler 131 from 9 mm to 18 mm. Here, the change instruction is explained when the display button 58 is clicked. At this time, the receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives the change instruction of the pulley 2P.D.119. Then, the determination unit 27 determines that the change instruction of the pulley 2P.D.119 is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP1; YES), and it is determined that the change instruction of pulley 2P.D.119 is not a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; NO).

[0212] Then, the display control unit 28 does not perform the model replacement process, but performs the change process ( Figure 2 In STEP 5), the change process is to change the pulley 2P.D. 119 corresponding to the change instruction. Specifically, the display control unit 28 deforms the pulley 2P.D. 119 into a display model of 18 mm. At this time, the display control unit 28 maintains the association between the crawler 131, the first pulley 132 and the second pulley 133.

[0213] According to the change of the pulley 2P.D. 119, the axis distance 117 is changed to 29 mm automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the pulley 1P.D. 118, the changed pulley 2P.D. 119, and the track circumference 124. The display control unit 28 maintains the relationship between the track 131, the first pulley 132, and the second pulley 133, and changes the display position of the first pulley 132 and the vertical motion actuator model 134 according to the change of the axis distance 117. Then, the display control unit 28 generates display control information, and the display control information causes the changed display model to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0214] After the display control unit 28 performs display processing and sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP6), such as Fig.17 As shown in (B), the designer terminal 4 changes the display model of the crawler 131 in the editing screen 100 of the display 41 according to the display control information. In addition, the designer terminal 4 changes the display positions of the first pulley 132 and the vertical motion actuator model 134 according to the display control information.

[0215] At this time, the relationship between the crawler 131, the first pulley 132, and the second pulley 133 is maintained. However, since the change instruction of the pulley 2P.D.119 is an instruction to change the crawler 131, the diameter of the display model of the second pulley 133 is maintained. Therefore, before and after the change instruction of the pulley 2P.D.119, the change instruction of the diameter of the second pulley 133 is required. In addition, since the model replacement process is not performed, the model display "HT100-4" of the crawler 131 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 110 is maintained.

[0216] In addition, when the change instruction is any one of the change instructions of pulley 1 P.D. 118 and display format 126, the server device 2 implements the same processing as the change instruction of pulley 2 P.D. 119.

[0217] Then, when including Fig.17 When the editing screen 100 and the input screen 110 of the design product 130 of the crawler 131 shown in (B) are displayed, the crawler width 115 of the crawler 131 is changed from 4 mm to 6 mm, and the crawler circumference 124 is changed from 100 mm to 130 mm, and the display button 58 is clicked to explain when the change instruction of the device is performed. At this time, the receiving unit 25 of the server device 2 receives the change instruction of this type. Then, the determination unit 27 determines that the change instruction of the crawler width 115 and the crawler circumference 124 is a specific change instruction ( Figure 2 STEP 1; YES), and the change is determined to be a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; YES).

[0218] The search unit 26 searches for standard devices corresponding to changes in the track width 115 and the track circumference 124 ( Figure 2 The display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process for generating display control information ( Figure 2 In STEP 4), the display control information causes the model of the standard device corresponding to the changed crawler 131 to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0219] Then, the display control unit 28 does not perform the model replacement process, but performs the change process corresponding to the change instruction ( Figure 2 Specifically, for example, the display control unit 28 changes the track width 115 of the display model from 4 mm to 6 mm. In addition, the display control unit 28 changes the track circumference 124 of the display model from 100 mm to 130 mm. At this time, the display control unit 28 maintains the association between the track 131, the first pulley 132, and the second pulley 133.

[0220] According to the change of the track circumference 124, the axle distance 117 is changed to 44 mm automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the pulley 1 P.D. 118, the pulley 2 P.D. 119, and the changed track circumference 124. The display control unit 28 maintains the relationship between the track 131, the first pulley 132, and the second pulley 133, and changes the display position of the first pulley 132 and the vertical motion actuator model 134 according to the change of the axle distance 117. Then, the display control unit 28 generates display control information, and the display control information causes the changed display model to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0221] After the display control unit 28 performs display processing and sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP6), such as Fig.17 As shown in (C), the designer terminal 4 changes the display model of the crawler 131 in the editing screen 100 of the display 41 according to the display control information. In addition, the designer terminal 4 changes the display positions of the first pulley 132 and the vertical motion actuator model 134 according to the display control information.

[0222] At this time, the association between the crawler 131, the first pulley 132, and the second pulley 133 is maintained. Furthermore, the designer terminal 4 replaces the model number display of the crawler 131 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 110 from "HT100-4" to "HT130-6".

[0223] When the change instruction is an instruction to change the crawler type 114 , the server device 2 performs the same processing as the instruction to change the crawler width 115 and the crawler circumference 124 .

[0224] (Variation of Embodiment 3)

[0225] Next, for a variation of Embodiment 3, refer to Fig.18 In a variation of Embodiment 3, as an indication of a change in the pulley diameter of a common design portion of the track and the pulley, when the server device 2 implements a change in one of the track and the pulley (e.g., the pulley), a change is implemented in the display model of one of the track and the pulley (e.g., the pulley), and a linked change is implemented in the display model of the other aspect (e.g., the track). Fig.18 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing changes in the linkage between the crawler belt 131 and the pulley 132 in a modified example of the third embodiment.

[0226] Fig.18The crawler belt 131 shown in (A) has a track width of 10 mm, pulley 1P.D. 118 and pulley 2P.D. 119 are set to 40 mm, and the track circumference 124 is set to 475 mm. In addition, the axis distance 117 is set to 175 mm automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the pulley 1P.D. 118, the pulley 2P.D. 119, and the track circumference 124. In addition, the model of the crawler belt 131 is "HT475-4".

[0227] Fig.18 The number of teeth of the first pulley 132 and the second pulley 133 shown in (A) is set to 25. And the PD of the first pulley 132 and the second pulley 133 is set to 40 mm in accordance with the number of teeth. The pulley 1P.D.118 of the crawler 131 and the PD of the first pulley 132 are associated as a common design part. Similarly, the pulley 2P.D.119 of the crawler 131 and the second pulley 133 are associated as a common design part.

[0228] Here, Fig.18 When the model (A) is displayed on the designer terminal 4, the receiving unit 25 receives a change instruction to change the number of teeth of the first pulley 132 to 50, and the determination unit 27 determines that the change instruction is a specific change instruction for the first pulley 132 ( Figure 2 STEP1; YES), and the change instruction is determined to be a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; YES).

[0229] The search unit 26 searches for the standard device corresponding to the first pulley 132 having the changed number of teeth ( Figure 2 The display control unit 28 performs a model replacement process on the first pulley 132 ( Figure 2 STEP 4). Furthermore, the server device 2 refers to the directory registration information of the storage unit 21 and changes the PD value of the first pulley 132 to 80 mm corresponding to the number of teeth after the change.

[0230] Then, the determination unit 27 recognizes the change instruction as a change instruction of the PD which is a common design part of the crawler 131 and the first pulley 132, and determines that the change instruction is a change instruction of the pulley 1P.D.118 of the crawler 131. Then, the determination unit 27 determines that the change instruction of the pulley 1P.D.118 of the crawler 131 is a specific change instruction of the crawler 131 ( Figure 2 STEP1; YES), and it is determined that the change instruction is not a change instruction accompanying model replacement ( Figure 2 STEP2; NO).

[0231] The display control unit 28 does not perform the model replacement process, but performs the shape change process of the crawler belt 131 and the first pulley 132 ( Figure 2 STEP 5). In addition, according to the change of the pulley 1P.D. 118, the axis distance 117 of the crawler 131 is set to 143 mm automatically calculated by the server device 2 based on the changed pulley 1P.D. 118, the pulley 2P.D. 119, and the crawler circumference 124. Then, the display control unit 28 generates display control information, and the display control information causes the changed display model to be displayed on the designer terminal 4.

[0232] After the display control unit 28 performs display processing and sends the display control information to the designer terminal 4 ( Figure 2 STEP6), such as Fig.18 As shown in (B), the designer terminal 4 changes the model display of the crawler 131, the first pulley 132, and the second pulley 133 in the editing screen 100 of the display 41 according to the display control information. At this time, the association between the crawler 131, the first pulley 132, and the second pulley 133 is maintained. In addition, since the model replacement process corresponding to the crawler 131 is not performed, the model display of the crawler 131 in the product information display screen 57 of the input screen 110 is maintained as "HT475-4".

[0233] When the change instruction is an instruction to change the number of teeth of the second pulley 133, the server device 2 performs a linkage change process between the crawler 131 and the second pulley 133, similar to the instruction to change the number of teeth of the first pulley 132. When the change instruction is an instruction to change the pulley 1P.D.118 or the pulley 2P.D.119 of the crawler 131, the server device 2 performs a linkage change process between the crawler 131 and the first pulley 132 or the second pulley 133.

[0234] As described above, even in the third embodiment, when the change instruction is a specific change instruction, since the model replacement process does not occur, the association of the plurality of devices set before the change does not need to be cancelled. In this way, since the model change that goes against the designer's opinion can be prevented from occurring, the designer's labor during design can be reduced. In addition, unnecessary model replacement does not need to be performed.

[0235] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the design support device is realized by the server device 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the designer terminal 4 may include a part of the receiving unit 25, the searching unit 26, the determining unit 27, and the display control unit 28 of the server device 2, and the design support device may be realized by both the server device 2 and the designer terminal 4. Furthermore, the designer terminal 4 may include all of the receiving unit 25, the searching unit 26, the determining unit 27, and the display control unit 28 of the server device 2, and the design support device may be realized by the designer terminal 4.

[0236] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although a storage unit 21 for storing information required for design support processing is provided in the design support device (server device 2), the present invention is not limited to this, and a database of the storage unit 21 may be provided outside the design support device, and the design support device (server device 2) can utilize the information of the storage unit 21 of the database through the network 3.

[0237] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although both the change instruction with model replacement and the change instruction without model replacement are set as the specific change instruction, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the change instruction with model replacement may be set as the specific change instruction. Figure 2 In addition, it is also possible to set only the change instruction without model replacement as the specific change instruction. In this case, it is possible to omit Figure 2 of processing.

[0238] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned first embodiment (including the first variant and the second variant), although the change instructions for the set length showing the deformation amount of the coil spring, the allowable deformation amount of the coil spring, the outer diameter of the coil spring, the free length of the coil spring, the type of the coil spring, and the material of the coil spring are set as specific change instructions, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of these change instructions may be set as a specific change instruction.

[0239] Similarly, in the above-mentioned second embodiment, although the change instructions for the position of the wire carrier within the stroke, the position of the wire insertion surface as the surface into which the wire is inserted in the connecting member, the type of the connecting member, the shape of the connecting member, the number of connections of the connecting member, the installation direction of the bracket, and the height between the brackets are set as specific change instructions, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of these change instructions may be set as a specific change instruction.

[0240] Similarly, in the above-mentioned embodiment 3, although the change instructions for the track type 114, the track width 115, the pulley 1P.D. 118, the pulley 2P.D. 119, the track circumference 124, and the display format 126 are set as specific change instructions, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of these change instructions can also be set as a specific change instruction.

[0241] Furthermore, in the third embodiment, after the inter-axle distance (target value) 116 is changed, the required crawler circumference 123 of the input screen 110 is calculated and changed by the server device 2, and the crawler circumference 124 is not changed, and the model display of the crawler 131 is maintained as it is, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the inter-axle distance (target value) 116 is changed, the server device 2 automatically sets the crawler circumference 124 most suitable for the calculated value, and the model of the crawler 131 may be changed to correspond to the set crawler circumference 124. In this case, the inter-axle distance (target value) 116 corresponds to the change instruction accompanying the model replacement.

[0242] Furthermore, in the third embodiment, even if the crawler material 111 is changed, the model display of the crawler 131 is maintained as it is, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The storage unit 21 of the server device 2 is provided with the color or pattern of each crawler material in advance, and when the crawler material 111 is changed, the server device 2 may also change the color or pattern of the model of the crawler 131 to correspond to the crawler material after the change. In this case, the crawler material 111 corresponds to the change instruction accompanying the model replacement.

[0243] Furthermore, in the third embodiment, although the crawler belt 131 as the transmission member is described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and an endless transmission member such as a chain may be described as an example. Furthermore, although the third embodiment is described as an example of the first pulley 132 and the second pulley 133 as the rotating member, the present invention is not limited to this, and a sprocket may be described as an example.

[0244] Furthermore, in the variation of the third embodiment, although the combination of a crawler and a pulley as a combination of components for performing linkage change processing is described, the invention is not limited to this, and a combination of a shaft and a bearing etc. may be used as a combination of the first component and the second component having a common design portion.

[0245] At this time, the determination unit 27 of the server device 2 determines that the change instruction for the common design portion of the first device is a specific change instruction for the first device and the second device. Then, when the display control unit 28 of the server device 2 does not receive the change instruction for the common design portion of the first device, it does not perform the model replacement process, but changes the display model of the first device before the change in accordance with the change instruction for the common design portion, and changes the display model of the second device before the change in accordance with the change instruction for the common design portion, so that the display model of the first device and the display model of the second device after the change are displayed on the display 41 of the designer terminal 4. In addition, the determination unit 27 also determines that the change instruction for the common design portion of the second device is a specific change instruction for the first device and the second device, and the display control unit 28 performs the same process.

[0246] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although the coil spring, the wire carrier, and the crawler are used as examples to explain the devices for specific change instructions, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other devices such as devices with movable parts and devices with deformation can also be applied to the structure of the present embodiment. In this case, at least one of the change instructions of the shape generated by the movement of the device itself, the type of device, the size of the device, the material of the device, and the installation part mounted on other devices can be set as a specific change instruction.

[0247] Explanation of symbols

[0248] 1.1a,1b: Design support device

[0249] 2: Server device

[0250] 3: Network

[0251] 4: Designer Terminal

[0252] 21: Storage

[0253] 22: Benchmark model storage unit

[0254] 23: Model storage unit

[0255] 24: Design product model storage department

[0256] 25: Receiving Department

[0257] 26: Search Department

[0258] 27: Judgment Department

[0259] 28: Display control unit

[0260] 41: Display

[0261] 42: Keyboard

[0262] 43: Mouse

[0263] 44: Computer body

[0264] 45: Product selection screen

[0265] 46: Pointer

[0266] 47: Editing screen

[0267] 50: Input screen

[0268] 51: Model search screen

[0269] 52: Device information screen

[0270] 53: Device component screen

[0271] 54: Device appearance screen

[0272] 55: Directory information screen

[0273] 56: Use and display the setting screen

[0274] 57: Product information display screen

[0275] 58: Display button

[0276] 59: Save button

[0277] 60: Design products

[0278] 67: Coil spring

[0279] 70: Input screen

[0280] 71: Model search screen

[0281] 72: Device information screen

[0282] 73: Device Specifications Screen

[0283] 74: Device appearance screen

[0284] 75: Installation settings screen

[0285] 79: Editing screen

[0286] 80: Design products

[0287] 86: Wire carrier

[0288] 87: Fixed side bracket

[0289] 88: Mobile side bracket

[0290] 89: Connecting parts

[0291] 90: Wire

[0292] 91: Slit

[0293] 100: Editing screen

[0294] 110: Input screen

[0295] 111: Track material

[0296] 112: Track shape type

[0297] 113: Appearance

[0298] 114: Track type

[0299] 115: Track width

[0300] 116: Distance between axes (target value)

[0301] 117: Distance between axes

[0302] 122: Pulley speed ratio

[0303] 123: Required track circumference

[0304] 124: Track circumference

[0305] 126: Display format

[0306] 130: Design products

[0307] 131: Tracks

[0308] 132: 1st pulley

[0309] 133: 2nd pulley

[0310] 134: Vertical motion actuator

[0311] 135: Driving motor

[0312] 136: Substrate

Claims

1. A design support device, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: have: a receiving unit configured to receive a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; a determination unit configured to determine whether the change instruction is a specific change instruction indicating a specific change for the device; a search unit for searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction, referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchized according to device types; as well as A display control unit, which selectively performs a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process replaces the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process replaces the model number of the device before the change with a model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control unit is configured as follows: When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search unit, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, the determination unit further determines whether the specific change instruction is a change instruction accompanying a model replacement; When the determination unit determines that the specific change instruction is a change instruction involving model number replacement, the display control unit performs the model number replacement process based on the search result of the search unit to display the replaced model number on the display device.

2. The design support device according to claim 1, wherein: The display control unit does not perform the model number replacement process when the determination unit determines that the specific change instruction is not a change instruction involving model number replacement.

3. The design support device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The determination unit determines at least one of the change instructions of the shape, the type, the size, the material of the device, and the mounting portion mounted on other devices caused by the operation of the device itself as the specific change instruction.

4. A design support device, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: have: a receiving unit configured to receive a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; a determination unit configured to determine whether the change instruction is a specific change instruction indicating a specific change for the device; a search unit for searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction, referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchized according to device types; as well as A display control unit, which selectively performs a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process replaces the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process replaces the model number of the device before the change with a model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control unit is configured as follows: When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search unit, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The device is a coil spring; The determination unit determines at least one of the change instructions indicating a set length indicating an amount of deformation of the coil spring, an allowable amount of deformation of the coil spring, an outer diameter of the coil spring, a free length of the coil spring, a type of the coil spring, and a material of the coil spring as the specific change instruction.

5. A design support device, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: have: a receiving unit configured to receive a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; a determination unit configured to determine whether the change instruction is a specific change instruction indicating a specific change for the device; a search unit for searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction, referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchized according to device types; as well as A display control unit, which selectively performs a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process replaces the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process replaces the model number of the device before the change with a model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control unit is configured as follows: When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search unit, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The device is connected to a plurality of connecting members, and the wires are stored inside the connecting members. Brackets are provided at both ends of the connecting members, which serve as wire carriers that can move back and forth within a specified stroke. The determination unit determines at least one indication as the specific change indication, based on the position of the wire carrier within the stroke and the position of the wire insertion surface which is the surface for inserting the wire into the connecting member, and the change indications of the type of the connecting member, the shape of the connecting member, the number of connections of the connecting member, the installation direction of the bracket, and the height between the brackets.

6. A design support device, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: have: a receiving unit configured to receive a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; a determination unit configured to determine whether the change instruction is a specific change instruction indicating a specific change for the device; a search unit for searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction, referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchized according to device types; as well as A display control unit, which selectively performs a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process replaces the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process replaces the model number of the device before the change with a model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control unit is configured as follows: When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search unit, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The device is a ring-shaped conductive member that can transmit to a plurality of rotating members; The determination unit determines at least one indication among the type of the conduction member, the width of the conduction member, the circumference of the conduction member, and the diameter of the rotating member as the specific change indication.

7. A design support device, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: have: a receiving unit configured to receive a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; a determination unit configured to determine whether the change instruction is a specific change instruction indicating a specific change for the device; a search unit for searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction, referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchized according to device types; as well as A display control unit, which selectively performs a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process replaces the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process replaces the model number of the device before the change with a model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control unit is configured as follows: When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search unit, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the determination unit determines that the change instruction is the specific change instruction, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The plurality of devices include a first device and a second device having a common design portion; The determination unit determines that the change instruction for the common design portion of the first device is the specific change instruction for the first device and the second device; When a change indication for the common design portion of the first device is received, the display control unit does not perform the model replacement processing, but changes the display model of the first device before the change corresponding to the change indication of the common design portion, and changes the display model of the second device before the change corresponding to the change indication of the common design portion, so that the display model of the first device and the display model of the second device after the change are displayed on the display device.

8. A design support method, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: include: A receiving step of receiving a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; A determination step of determining whether the change indication is a specific change indication indicating a specific change for the device; A searching step of referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchically classified according to device types, and searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction; as well as A display control step, which selectively implements a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process is to replace the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process is to replace the model number of the device before the change with the model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control step is composed of: When it is determined in the determination step that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search step, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction by the determination step, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The determining step further determines whether the specific change instruction is a change instruction accompanying model replacement when the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction; The display control step performs the model replacement process based on the search result of the search step when the specific change instruction is determined by the determination step to be a change instruction accompanied by model replacement, so that the replaced model is displayed on the display device.

9. The design support method according to claim 8, wherein: The display control step does not perform the model number replacement process when it is determined in the determination step that the change instruction is not a change instruction involving model number replacement.

10. The design support method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that: The determination step determines at least one indication as the specific change indication among the change indications of the shape, the type, the size, the material of the device and the mounting portion mounted on other devices caused by the action of the device itself.

11. A design support method, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: include: A receiving step of receiving a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; A determination step of determining whether the change indication is a specific change indication indicating a specific change for the device; A searching step of referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchically classified according to device types, and searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction; as well as A display control step, which selectively implements a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process is to replace the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process is to replace the model number of the device before the change with the model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control step is composed of: When it is determined in the determination step that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search step, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction by the determination step, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The device is a coil spring; The determining step determines at least one of the change instructions indicating a set length indicating an amount of deformation of the coil spring, an allowable amount of deformation of the coil spring, an outer diameter of the coil spring, a free length of the coil spring, a type of the coil spring, and a material of the coil spring as the specific change instruction.

12. A design support method, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: include: A receiving step of receiving a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; A determination step of determining whether the change indication is a specific change indication indicating a specific change for the device; A searching step of referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchically classified according to device types, and searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction; as well as A display control step, which selectively implements a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process is to replace the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process is to replace the model number of the device before the change with the model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control step is composed of: When it is determined in the determination step that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search step, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction by the determination step, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The device is connected to a plurality of connecting members, and the wires are stored inside the connecting members. Brackets are provided at both ends of the connecting members, which serve as wire carriers that can move back and forth within a specified stroke. The judging step judges at least one indication as the specific change indication, based on the position of the wire carrier within the stroke and the position of the wire insertion surface which is the surface for inserting the wire into the connecting member, and the change indications of the type of the connecting member, the shape of the connecting member, the number of connections of the connecting member, the installation direction of the bracket, and the height between the brackets.

13. A design support method, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: include: A receiving step of receiving a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; A determination step of determining whether the change indication is a specific change indication indicating a specific change for the device; A searching step of referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchically classified according to device types, and searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction; as well as A display control step, which selectively implements a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process is to replace the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process is to replace the model number of the device before the change with the model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control step is composed of: When it is determined in the determination step that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search step, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction by the determination step, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The device is a ring-shaped conductive member that can transmit to a plurality of rotating members; The determination step determines at least one indication as the specific change indication from among the type of the conduction member, the width of the conduction member, the circumference of the conduction member, and the diameter of the rotating member.

14. A design support method, wherein a design product composed of a plurality of devices is displayed on a display device to support the design of the design product, characterized in that: include: A receiving step of receiving a change instruction for changing at least one of the plurality of devices; A determination step of determining whether the change indication is a specific change indication indicating a specific change for the device; A searching step of referring to a storage unit storing at least data including a reference model and a model number showing a standard shape of each standard device as data of a plurality of standard devices hierarchically classified according to device types, and searching the standard device corresponding to the device after the change according to the change instruction; as well as A display control step, which selectively implements a model replacement process and a model number replacement process to control the display content of the display device, wherein the model replacement process is to replace the display model of the device before the change with a reference model of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change, and the model number replacement process is to replace the model number of the device before the change with the model number of the standard device corresponding to the device after the change; The display control step is composed of: When it is determined in the determination step that the change instruction is not the specific change instruction, the model replacement process and the model number replacement process are performed according to the search result of the search step, so that the replaced reference model and the replaced model number are displayed on the display device. When the change instruction is determined to be the specific change instruction by the determination step, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the device before the change is changed corresponding to the specific change instruction, so that the changed display model is displayed on the display device; The plurality of devices include a first device and a second device having a common design portion; The determining step determines the change instruction for the common design portion as the specific change instruction; In the display control step, when a change indication for the common design part of the first device is received, the model replacement process is not performed, and the display model of the first device before the change is changed corresponding to the change indication of the common design part, and the display model of the second device before the change is changed corresponding to the change indication of the common design part, so that the display model of the first device and the display model of the second device after the change can be displayed on the display device.

15. A design support program product for causing a computer to function as claimed in claim Functions of any one of the above-mentioned design support devices.

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