Management device and management system

Abstract

A management device and a management system are provided. The management device (30) of the present invention comprises: a communication unit (31) to which connector hose information is input, the connector hose information at least including information about a hose constituting a connector hose (3), information about a connector metal fitting fastened to the hose, and information about the length of the hose; a storage unit (32) to store the input connector hose information in correspondence with an identifier for identifying the connector hose; and a control unit (33) to issue an identification code corresponding to the identifier stored in correspondence with the connector hose information to an input source of the connector hose information. When an identifier obtained by reading the identification code is input, the control unit outputs the connector hose information stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the identifier to at least one of the input source of the identifier and the input source of the connector hose information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a management device and a management system. Background Art

[0002] A hose with a joint formed by fastening a joint metal fitting to the end of a hose such as a rubber hose or a resin hose is used in various applications, such as a hydraulic hose in various machines that operate by hydraulic pressure, such as construction machinery and industrial machinery operated by equipment.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which information such as a hose identification number, a hose installation position, and a hose installation time is stored in an information tag and the information tag is attached to the hose to manage the replacement time of the hose.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2019 / 131665 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] In the past, the management of the above-mentioned hose with a connector was performed using the management numbers attached to the hose and the connector metal fittings. Therefore, for example, when replacing the hose with a connector, a complicated operation is required, such as visually reading the management numbers attached to the hose and the connector metal fittings and determining the hose with a connector to be replaced based on the read management numbers. In particular, the combination of the hose and the connector metal fittings and the length of the hose with a connector are different depending on the purpose of use, the place of use, etc., and the management by reading the management number as described above is very complicated. In the technology described in Patent Document 1, although it is possible to manage the replacement period, etc., there is still room for improvement in facilitating the management of the hose with a connector itself.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a management device and a management system that can facilitate the management of a hose with a joint.

[0010] Solutions for solving problems

[0011] A management device according to one embodiment of the present invention is used to manage a hose with a joint formed by fastening a joint metal fitting at the end of the hose, the management device comprising: an input unit, to which is input hose information with a joint, the hose information with a joint at least including information related to the hose constituting the hose with a joint, information related to the joint metal fitting fastened to the hose, and information related to the length of the hose; a storage unit, which stores the hose information with a joint inputted into the input unit in correspondence with an identifier for identifying the hose with a joint; and a control unit, which issues an identification code corresponding to the identifier stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the hose information with a joint to an input source of the hose information with a joint, wherein, when the control unit is input with an identifier obtained by reading the identification code, the control unit outputs the hose information with a joint stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the identifier to at least one of the input source of the identifier and the input source of the hose information with a joint.

[0012] A management system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a management device that manages a hose with a joint formed by fastening a joint metal fitting to an end of the hose; and an information input device that inputs hose with a joint information into the management device, the hose with a joint information including at least information about a hose constituting the hose with a joint, information about a joint metal fitting fastened to the hose, and information about the length of the hose, wherein the management device comprises: an input unit to which the hose with a joint information is input from the information input device; a storage unit that stores the hose with a joint information input to the input unit in correspondence with an identifier for identifying the hose with a joint; and a control unit that issues an identification code corresponding to the identifier stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the hose with a joint information to the information input device, wherein when the identifier obtained by reading the identification code is input, the control unit outputs the hose with a joint information stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the identifier to at least one of an input source of the identifier and an input source of the hose with a joint information.

[0013] Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a management device and a management system that can facilitate the management of hoses with connectors. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing a configuration example of a management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 A diagram showing an example of the structure of a management device.

[0017] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 2 A diagram showing an example of the structure of a database stored in the storage unit shown.

[0018] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 2 The flowchart of an example of the operation performed by the management device when issuing an identification code is shown.

[0019] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 2 The flowchart shown is an example of the operation performed by the management device in response to the reading of the identification code.

[0020] Description of Reference Numerals

[0021] 1: Management system; 2: Network; 3: Hose with connector; 4: Identification code; 10: Information input device; 20: Reading device; 30: Management device; 31: Communication unit (input unit); 32: Storage unit; 33: Control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or equivalent components.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 1 The management system 1 shown includes an information input device 10, a reader 20, and a management device 30. The information input device 10, the reader 20, and the management device 30 are connected to each other via a network 2. The network 2 is a network such as the Internet or a mobile phone network that can communicate by wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0025] The information input device 10 is a device used by a manufacturer who manufactures the jointed hose 3 by attaching (fastening) a joint metal fitting to the end of a hose such as a rubber hose or a resin hose. The manufacturer of the jointed hose 3 and the manufacturers of the hose and the joint metal fitting may be the same manufacturer, or at least one of the manufacturers of the hose and the joint metal fitting may be a different manufacturer from the manufacturer of the jointed hose 3. The information input device 10 may be a general-purpose machine such as a personal computer, or a dedicated machine.

[0026] The information input device 10 is input with information about the hose with a connector. The information about the hose with a connector includes at least information about the hose constituting the hose with a connector 3, information about the connector metal fittings fastened to the hose, and information about the length of the hose. The information about the hose is information such as a product number and a model number that can identify the hose. The information about the connector metal fittings is information such as a product number and a model number that can identify the connector metal fittings. The information about the length of the hose is information indicating the length of the hose constituting the hose with a connector 3. The information about the hose with a connector may also include information about accessories attached to the hose with a connector 3. The accessories attached to the hose with a connector 3 are, for example, protective components for protecting the hose that are arranged along the axial direction of the hose.

[0027] In accordance with the manufacture of the connector hose 3, connector hose information is input to the information input device 10. The information input device 10 inputs (transmits) the input connector hose information to the management device 30 via the network 2.

[0028] As will be described in detail later, the management device 30 issues the identification code 4 corresponding to the connector hose 3 to the information input device 10. The issued identification code 4 is associated with the corresponding connector hose 3 and is sold to the user or the like. The identification code 4 issued to the information input device 10 is associated with the connector hose 3 by, for example, printing and attaching it to the connector hose 3 or the like. The identification code 4 is, for example, a QR code (registered trademark), but is not limited thereto. The identification code 4 may also be a barcode, a two-dimensional code (Datamatrix), a dot code, or the like.

[0029] The reading device 20 is a device capable of reading the identification code 4 associated with the connector hose 3. The reading device 20 is, for example, a device used by a manager of a device equipped with the connector hose 3. The reading device 20 is, for example, a barcode reader, a QR code reader, a smart phone or a tablet terminal having a function of reading the identification code 4. The reading device 20 can send the identifier read from the identification code 4 to the management device 30 via the network 2.

[0030] The management device 30 manages each individual of the connector hose 3. The management device 30 stores the connector hose information of the connector hose 3 sent from the information input device 10 in correspondence with the identifier for identifying the connector hose 3. Furthermore, the management device 30 issues the identification code 4 corresponding to the identifier to the information input device 10 as the input source of the connector hose information via the network 2. In addition, when the management device 30 receives the identifier represented by the identification code 4 read by the reading device 20, it outputs the connector hose information stored corresponding to the identifier to at least one of the reading device 20 as the input source of the identifier and the information input device 10 as the input source of the connector hose information.

[0031] Figure 2 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the management device 30 according to the present embodiment. The configurations of the information input device 10 and the reading device 20 may be any configuration as long as the functions of the above-mentioned devices can be realized, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

[0032] Figure 2 The management device 30 shown includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a control unit 33. The communication unit 31 is an example of an input unit.

[0033] The communication unit 31 includes a communication module capable of communicating via the network 2. The communication unit 31 communicates with the information input device 10 and the reading device 20 via the communication module. The communication unit 31 receives the connector hose information (input connector hose information) sent from the information input device 10. The communication unit 31 outputs the input connector hose information to the control unit 33. In addition, the communication unit 31 receives the identifier (input identifier) ​​represented by the identification code 4 sent from the reading device 20. The communication unit 31 outputs the input identifier to the control unit 33. In addition, the communication unit 31 sends the issued identification code 4 to the information input device 10 according to the control of the control unit 33. In addition, the communication unit 31 sends the connector hose information to at least one of the information input device 10 and the reading device 20 according to the control of the control unit 33.

[0034] The storage unit 32 has a database for storing the connector hose information. The storage unit 32 stores the connector hose information of the connector hose 3 in the database in association with an identifier for identifying the connector hose 3 under the control of the control unit 33 .

[0035] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a database stored in the storage unit 32 .

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, the storage unit 32 stores the hose information, the first joint metal fitting information, the second joint metal fitting information, and the length information of the hose with a joint 3 in association with the identifier of the hose with a joint 3 .

[0037] The hose information is information that can identify the hose, such as a product number and a model number of the hose constituting the hose with a joint 3. The hose information is an example of information related to the hose constituting the hose with a joint 3.

[0038] The first joint metal fitting information is information that can identify the joint metal fitting, such as a product number or model number of the joint metal fitting installed at one end of the hose. The second joint metal fitting information is information that can identify the joint metal fitting, such as a product number or model number of the joint metal fitting installed at the other end of the hose. The first joint metal fitting information and the second joint metal fitting information are examples of information related to the joint metal fitting.

[0039] The length information is information indicating the length of the hose constituting the jointed hose 3. The length information is an example of information on the length of the hose.

[0040] As described above, the connector hose information may also include information on accessories attached to the connector hose 3. In this case, the storage unit 32 may store the information as follows: Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the accessory information is also stored in correspondence with the identifier of the connector hose 3. The accessory information is information that can identify the accessory, such as the product number and model number of the accessory such as the protection member attached to the connector hose 3. The accessory information is an example of information related to the accessory attached to the connector hose 3. By including the information related to the accessory attached to the connector hose 3 in the connector hose information, the accessory of the connector hose 3 can be easily grasped.

[0041] Furthermore, the storage unit 32 may further store the input source information, the manufacturing date information, and the delivery date information of the hose with a connector 3 in association with the identifier of the hose with a connector 3 .

[0042] The input source information is information indicating the name and contact information (eg, email address) of the input source that input the connector hose information. Therefore, the input source information is information indicating, for example, a manufacturer that manufactures the connector hose 3 by fastening connector metal fittings to the hose.

[0043] The manufacturing date information is information indicating the date when the connector hose 3 was manufactured. The delivery date information is information indicating the date when the connector hose 3 was delivered to a user, etc. The input source information, the manufacturing date information, and the delivery date information are input to the management device 30 from the information input device 10, for example.

[0044] Refer again Figure 2, the control unit 33 is one or more processors. As the processor, a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a dedicated processor dedicated to a specific process can be used. The control unit 33 may include one or more dedicated circuits. In addition, in the control unit 33, one or more processors may be replaced with one or more dedicated circuits. As a dedicated circuit, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) can be used. The control unit 33 controls the overall operation of the management device 30.

[0045] When the connector hose information of the connector hose 3 is input from the communication unit 31, the control unit 33 generates an identifier for identifying the connector hose 3. The control unit 33 stores the connector hose information output from the communication unit 31 in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the generated identifier. In addition, the control unit 33 generates an identification code 4 corresponding to the identifier for identifying the connector hose 3, and causes the communication unit 31 to transmit the generated identification code 4 to the information input device 10 as the input source of the connector hose information. In addition, when the identifier for identifying the connector hose 3 is input from the communication unit 31, the control unit 33 transmits the connector hose information stored in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the identifier to at least one of the reading device 20 as the input source of the identifier and the information input device 10 as the input source of the connector hose information. When transmitting the connector hose information to the information input device 10, the control unit 33 can determine the transmission destination of the connector hose information by referring to the input source information of the connector hose information stored in the storage unit 32.

[0046] According to the management device 30 involved in this embodiment, the identification code 4 associated with the connector hose 3 is read by the reading device 20, thereby sending the connector hose information of the connector hose 3 to at least one of the information input device 10 and the reading device 20. Therefore, without referring to the management number attached to the hose and the connector metal fitting, the hose and the connector metal fitting constituting the connector hose 3 and the length of the hose can be easily grasped by only reading the identification code 4 associated with the connector hose 3. Therefore, it is possible to achieve easy management of the connector hose 3.

[0047] Next, the operation of the management device 30 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the management device 30 when issuing the identification code 4.

[0049] The communication unit 31 receives the connector-attached hose information transmitted from the information input device 10 and accepts input of the connector-attached hose information (step S11 ).

[0050] When the connector hose information of the connector hose 3 is input, the control unit 33 generates an identifier for identifying the connector hose 3. Then, the control unit 33 stores the generated identifier in the storage unit 32 in association with the input connector hose information (step S12).

[0051] Next, the control unit 33 generates an identification code 4 corresponding to the generated identifier, and issues (transmits) the generated identification code 4 to the information input device 10 which is an input source of the connector hose information (step S13).

[0052] Figure 5 This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation performed by the management device 30 in response to the reading of the identification code 4.

[0053] The reading device 20 sends the identifier for identifying the connector hose 3 obtained by reading the identification code 4 to the management device 30. The identification code 4 associated with the connector hose 3 is read by the manager of the equipment installed with the connector hose 3 using the reading device 20, for example, when the connector hose 3 needs to be replaced.

[0054] The communication unit 31 receives the identifier for identifying the connector hose 3 transmitted from the reading device 20 and accepts input of the identifier (step S21 ).

[0055] When the identifier for identifying the connector hose 3 is input, the control unit 33 sends the connector hose information stored in the storage unit 32 corresponding to the identifier to at least one of the reading device 20 as the input source of the identifier and the information input device 10 as the input source of the connector hose information (step S22). When the connector hose information is sent to the reading device 20, the manager or the like who uses the reading device 20 to read the identification code 4 in order to replace the connector hose 3 can easily grasp the details of the connector hose 3 that needs to be replaced, so that it is easy to place an order from a manufacturer or a seller. In addition, when the connector hose information is sent to the information input device 10, the details of the connector hose 3 installed in the equipment and needs to be replaced can be grasped, and the replacement connector hose 3 can be easily manufactured.

[0056] Furthermore, the reading device 20 may also include an information input unit that allows the user to input information. For example, information related to the installation date and time, installation location, etc. of the connector hose 3 may be input to the reading device 20 via the information input unit. The reading device 20 may also send the input information related to the use of the connector hose 3, such as the installation date and time, installation location, etc., together with the identifier represented by the identification code 4 associated with the connector hose 3, to the management device 30. The control unit 33 may store the information related to the installation date and time, installation location, etc. of the connector hose 3 sent together with the identifier in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the identifier of the connector hose 3. That is, when the information related to the use of the connector hose 3 is input to the control unit 33 together with the identifier of the connector hose 3, the control unit 33 stores the information related to the use of the connector hose 3 in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the identifier. In this way, the information related to the use of the connector hose 3 by the end user can be further managed in the management device 30. As a result, it is possible to perform management such that, for example, when a certain period of time has passed since the hose 3 with a joint was installed, the user of the hose 3 with a joint is asked to replace the hose 3 with a joint.

[0057] In addition, in the present embodiment, the identifier indicated by the identification code 4 may be read by the reading device 20, so that the connector hose 3 identified by the identifier can be ordered. For example, after the connector hose information is sent to the reading device 20 by reading the identification code 4, when the user of the reading device 20 performs an operation to order the connector hose 3, the reading device 20 sends an order request for the connector hose 3 to be ordered together with the identifier of the connector hose 3 to the management device 30. When the order request for the connector hose 3 is input to the control unit 33 together with the identifier of the connector hose 3, the control unit 33 accepts the order for the connector hose 3 from the input source of the identifier. And, the control unit 33 notifies, for example, the manufacturer of the connector hose 3 identified by the input identifier that a predetermined number of connector hoses 3 have been ordered from the input source of the identifier. Thus, the end user can order the connector hose 3 only by performing a predetermined ordering operation after reading the identification code 4 associated with the connector hose 3 by the reading device 20, so that the effort required to order the connector hose 3 can be reduced. Furthermore, by reducing the time and effort required by the user to order the hose with a connector 3 , the manufacturer and seller of the hose with a connector 3 can expect that the hose with a connector 3 will continue to be purchased.

[0058] As described above, the management device 30 according to the present embodiment includes: a communication unit 31 as an input unit, to which the connector hose information including at least information about the hose constituting the connector hose 3, information about the connector metal fitting fastened to the hose, and information about the length of the hose is input; a storage unit 32, which stores the input connector hose information in correspondence with the identifier for identifying the connector hose 3; and a control unit 33, which issues the identification code 4 corresponding to the identifier stored in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the connector hose information to the input source of the connector hose information. When the identifier obtained by reading the identification code 4 is input, the control unit 33 outputs the connector hose information stored in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the identifier to at least one of the input source of the identifier and the input source of the connector hose information.

[0059] In addition, the management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a management device 30 and an information input device 10, wherein the information input device 10 inputs the connector hose information, which includes at least information about the hose constituting the connector hose 3, information about the connector metal fitting fastened to the hose, and information about the length of the hose, into the management device 30. The management device 30 includes: a communication unit 31 as an input unit, which receives the connector hose information from the information input device 10; a storage unit 32, which stores the input connector hose information in correspondence with an identifier for identifying the connector hose; and a control unit 33, which issues an identification code 4 corresponding to the identifier stored in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the connector hose information to the information input device 10. When the identifier obtained by reading the identification code 4 is input, the control unit 33 outputs the connector hose information stored in the storage unit 32 in correspondence with the identifier to at least one of the input source of the identifier and the input source of the connector hose information.

[0060] Therefore, the hose and the joint metal fittings constituting the jointed hose 3 and the length of the hose can be easily understood by simply reading the identifier indicated by the identification code 4, without referring to the management number or the like attached to the hose and the joint metal fittings. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the management of the jointed hose 3.

[0061] The management device 30 and the management system 1 according to the present invention are not limited to the specific configurations shown in the above-mentioned embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A management device capable of communicating via a network, for managing a hose with a joint formed by fastening a joint metal fitting to an end of the hose, the management device comprising: an input unit to which is input information on the hose with a connector input into an information input device in accordance with the manufacture of the hose with a connector and transmitted from the information input device via the network, the hose with a connector information including at least information on a hose constituting the hose with a connector, information on a connector metal fitting fastened to the hose, and information on a length of the hose; a storage unit that stores the connector hose information input to the input unit in association with an identifier for identifying the connector hose; and a control unit that issues an identification code corresponding to the identifier stored in the storage unit corresponding to the connector hose information to an input source of the connector hose information, in, When the control unit receives an identifier obtained by reading the identification code and sent from a reading device capable of reading the identification code via the network, the control unit outputs the connector hose information stored in the storage unit corresponding to the identifier to at least one of the reading device serving as an input source of the identifier and the information input device serving as an input source of the connector hose information.

2. The management device according to claim 1, wherein: The connector hose information further includes information on accessories attached to the connector hose.

3. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: When an order request for the hose with a connector is input to the control unit together with an identifier of the hose with a connector, the control unit accepts an order for the hose with a connector from the input source of the identifier.

4. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: When the information on the use of the hose with a connector is input to the control unit together with the identifier of the hose with a connector, the control unit stores the information on the use of the hose with a connector in the storage unit in association with the identifier.

5. The management device according to claim 3, wherein: When the information on the use of the hose with a connector is input to the control unit together with the identifier of the hose with a connector, the control unit stores the information on the use of the hose with a connector in the storage unit in association with the identifier.

6. A management system, The management system comprises: A management device for managing a hose with a joint formed by fastening a joint metal fitting to an end of the hose; an information input device for inputting information about the hose with a joint into the management device, the hose with a joint information including at least information about a hose constituting the hose with a joint, information about a joint metal fitting fastened to the hose, and information about the length of the hose; and a reading device, wherein the management device is capable of communicating with the information input device and the reading device via a network, The management device comprises: an input unit to which the information of the hose with a connector is input into the information input device in accordance with the manufacture of the hose with a connector and is transmitted from the information input device via the network; a storage unit that stores the connector hose information input to the input unit in association with an identifier for identifying the connector hose; and a control unit that issues to the information input device an identification code corresponding to the identifier stored in the storage unit corresponding to the connector hose information, The reading device is capable of reading the identification code, When the control unit receives an identifier obtained by reading the identification code and sent from the reading device via the network, the control unit outputs the connector hose information stored in the storage unit corresponding to the identifier to at least one of the reading device serving as an input source of the identifier and the information input device serving as an input source of the connector hose information.

7. The management system according to claim 6, wherein: When an order request for the hose with a connector is input to the control unit together with an identifier of the hose with a connector, the control unit accepts an order for the hose with a connector from the input source of the identifier.

8. The management system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: When the information on the use of the hose with a connector is input to the control unit together with the identifier of the hose with a connector, the control unit stores the information on the use of the hose with a connector in the storage unit in association with the identifier.

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