Intelligent feeding system and intelligent feeding method

Abstract

The invention provides an intelligent feeding system and an intelligent feeding method. The intelligent feeding system comprises at least one operation machine table and at least one feeding module. The feeding module is in signal connection with the operation machine table and comprises at least one induction type placing frame and a central control module. The induction type placing frame comprises a plurality of induction placing spaces and a plurality of displayers, each induction placing space corresponds to each displayer, and each induction placing space is used for containing a feeder or a material roll needed by the operation machine table. The central control module is in signal connection with the induction placing space of the induction type placing frame and the displayer and comprises a microprocessor and a communication unit, the communication unit is used for receiving a material shortage signal sent by the operation machine table, and the microprocessor receives the material shortage signal from the communication unit and drives the corresponding displayer to send a material shortage warning. Therefore, correct and rapid material supplementing is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a feeding system and a feeding method, and in particular to an intelligent feeding system and an intelligent feeding method. Background Art

[0002] As the industry matures, the operation steps of various manufacturing, assembly or OEM industries are becoming more and more detailed. Even if different products use the same parts or raw materials, they will be used with different machines, or the same machine can be used with a variety of different materials in response to the process. Even though modern industry has become increasingly dependent on automation, there are still many steps and processes that need to be performed manually, such as the replenishment of materials for manufacturing machines. In the process of operating a large number of machines, how to systematically plan the system and method of replenishment and feeding is an important and urgent problem to be solved in related industries. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present disclosure provides an intelligent feeding system and an intelligent feeding method, which directly receives the material shortage signal of the operating machine and directly issues a material shortage warning at the position where the material roll or feeder is stored in the feeding module, so that personnel can correctly and quickly obtain the material roll or feeder and replenish the material at the operating machine.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an intelligent feeding system is provided, comprising at least one operating machine and at least one feeding module. The feeding module is connected to the operating machine by signal, and comprises at least one inductive placement rack and a central control module. The inductive placement rack comprises a plurality of inductive placement spaces and a plurality of displays, wherein each inductive placement space is arranged corresponding to each display, and each inductive placement space is used to accommodate a feeder or a material roll required by the operating machine. The central control module is connected to the inductive placement space and the display of the inductive placement rack by signal, and comprises a microprocessor and a communication unit, wherein the communication unit is used to receive a material shortage signal issued by the operating machine, and the microprocessor receives the material shortage signal from the communication unit and drives the corresponding display to issue a material shortage warning.

[0005] According to the intelligent feeding system described in the previous paragraph, each sensing placement space may include a sensing mechanism, which is set corresponding to the material roll; when the material roll is placed in the sensing placement space, the sensing mechanism will be triggered and a signal will be transmitted to the central control module.

[0006] According to the intelligent feeding system described in the previous paragraph, each sensing placement space may include a communication bus corresponding to the feeder setting; when the feeder is placed in the sensing placement space, the communication bus will be triggered and a signal will be transmitted to the central control module.

[0007] According to the intelligent feeding system described in the previous paragraph, the feeding module may further include a movable bracket, which includes a bracket body and a plurality of wheels, wherein the wheel assembly is arranged on a bottom side of the bracket body, and the induction placement rack is arranged on the bracket body.

[0008] According to the intelligent feeding system described in the previous paragraph, the feeding module may further include a human-machine interface, and the signal is connected to the central control module.

[0009] According to the intelligent feeding system described in the previous paragraph, the feeding module may further include a power supply unit for providing power to the feeding module.

[0010] The intelligent feeding system according to the above-mentioned aspect may further include an information integration platform, which is communicatively connected to the operating machine and the feeding module.

[0011] According to the intelligent feeding system described in the previous paragraph, each display can issue a material preparation warning and a material replenishment warning; the material preparation warning is issued when the sensing placement space corresponding to each display accommodates a feeder or a material roll; the material replenishment warning is issued when the sensing placement space corresponding to each display does not accommodate a feeder or a material roll.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an intelligent feeding method is provided, comprising the following steps. An operating machine sends a material shortage signal to at least one feeding module. A communication unit of a central control module in the feeding module receives the material shortage signal and drives a display in at least one inductive placement rack to issue a material shortage warning. The display corresponds to an inductive placement space in the inductive placement rack, and the inductive placement space is used to accommodate a feeder or a material roll required by the operating machine.

[0013] According to the intelligent feeding method described in the previous paragraph, a material preparation warning can be issued when the sensing placement space corresponding to the display accommodates a feeder or a material roll; a material replenishment warning can be issued when the sensing placement space corresponding to the display does not accommodate a feeder or a material roll. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an intelligent feeding system provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0015] Figure 2 Draw according to Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an induction placement rack and a material roll according to an embodiment of the implementation mode;

[0016] Figure 3 Draw according to Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a sensing mechanism of an embodiment;

[0017] Figure 4 Draw according to Figure 2 Side view of the induction placement rack and the material roll;

[0018] Figure 5 Draw according to Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an induction placement rack according to another embodiment of the implementation mode;

[0019] Figure 6 Draw according to Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a communication bus of an embodiment; and

[0020] Figure 7 A flowchart of a smart feeding method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0021] The reference numerals are described as follows:

[0022] 100: Feeding module

[0023] 101: Wheels

[0024] 102: Bracket body

[0025] 110: Induction placement rack

[0026] 111: Induction placement space

[0027] 1111: Linkage

[0028] 1112: Drive end

[0029] 1113: Sensing end

[0030] 1114: Light emitting element

[0031] 1115: Light receiving element

[0032] 112: Display

[0033] 113: Communication bus

[0034] 120: Central control module

[0035] 121: Microprocessor

[0036] 122: Communication unit

[0037] 130: Human-machine interface

[0038] 140: Power supply unit

[0039] 150: Siren

[0040] 160: Warning light

[0041] 200: Operating machine

[0042] 300: Information integration platform

[0043] S100: Intelligent feeding method

[0044] S110, S120: Steps

[0045] A: Material roll

[0046] A1, B: Feeder DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 , which illustrates a schematic diagram of an intelligent feeding system provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 It can be seen that the intelligent feeding system includes at least one operating machine 200 and at least one feeding module 100, wherein the feeding module 100 is connected to the operating machine 200 by signal. Specifically, the operating machine 200 can be a machine commonly used in the existing manufacturing industry or the OEM industry that needs to replenish or replace the material roll, such as a mounter, etc., which has multiple operating spaces to accommodate feeders or material rolls carrying multiple materials. The feeding module 100 is used to accommodate multiple feeders or material rolls for replacement and replenishment of the operating machine 200.

[0048] In detail, the feeding module 100 is connected to the operating machine 200 by signal, and includes at least one inductive placement rack 110 and a central control module 120. The inductive placement rack 110 includes a plurality of inductive placement spaces 111 and a plurality of displays 112, wherein each inductive placement space 111 is arranged corresponding to each display 112, and each inductive placement space 111 is used to accommodate a feeder or a material roll required by the operating machine 200. The central control module 120 is connected to the inductive placement space 111 and the display 112 of the inductive placement rack 110 by signal, and includes a microprocessor 121 and a communication unit 122. The communication unit 122 is used to receive a material shortage signal issued by the operating machine 200, and the microprocessor 121 is used to drive the corresponding display 112 to issue a material shortage warning. In other words, the feeding module 100 is connected to the operating machine 200 in a wireless or wired communication manner through the communication unit 122 therein, so that when a material roll in any operating space of the operating machine 200 is exhausted and a material shortage signal is issued, the material shortage signal is received and the display 112 corresponding to the sensing placement space 111 where the corresponding feeder or material roll is placed is driven by the microprocessor 121 to issue a material shortage warning.

[0049] Mate Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 ,in Figure 2 Draw according to Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an induction placement rack 110 and a material roll A according to an embodiment of the implementation mode, Figure 3 Draw according to Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a sensing mechanism (not separately numbered) of an embodiment, Figure 4 Draw according to Figure 2 A side view of the induction placement rack 110 and the material roll A. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the embodiment, the induction placement space 111 is used to accommodate the material roll A. It must be noted that in actual use, the material roll A will be connected to the feeder A1, and the connection method depends on the type of the material roll A or the feeder A1. Figure 2 and Figure 4 The connection relationship is indicated by a double-dot chain line, and the content of this disclosure is not Figure 2 and Figure 4 The disclosed material roll A and feeder A1 are limited.

[0050] In addition, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 ,in Figure 5 Draw according to Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an inductive placement rack 110 according to another embodiment of the implementation mode, Figure 6 Draw according to Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the communication bus 113 of the embodiment. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the embodiment, the induction placement space 111 is used to accommodate the feeder B. It must be noted that in actual use, the feeder B will be connected to the material roll (not shown), and the connection method depends on the type of the material roll or the feeder B, and the content of this disclosure is not limited to the type of the material roll or the feeder B. Figure 6 The disclosed feeder is limited to B.

[0051] In terms of the scale of manufacturing plants commonly used in the relevant technical field, the material preparation method of storing material rolls at fixed locations is difficult to cope with the material supply needs of a large number of multiple operating machines 200. Therefore, the material feeding module 100 of the present disclosure may be a mobile material feeding module. Specifically, the material feeding module 100 may further include a mobile bracket (not shown), which includes a bracket body 102 and a plurality of wheels 101. The wheel 101 is arranged on a bottom side of the bracket body 102, and the induction placement rack 110 is arranged on the bracket body 102. Thereby, it is helpful to smoothly move the material feeding module 100 to the corresponding operating machine 200 according to demand, thereby improving the efficiency of replacing material rolls.

[0052] Since the operation machine 200 may have a plurality of operation spaces and may accommodate feeders or material rolls providing different materials in accordance with the operation requirements, the induction placement space 111 of each induction placement rack 110 may also accommodate feeders B with different materials (such as Figure 6 Example) or roll A (as shown Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4In order to make the feeding module 100 more accurate and efficient in feeding, the feeding module 100 may further include a human-machine interface 130, whose signal is connected to the central control module 120. The human-machine interface 130 may be a touch-screen or computerized device combining a display screen and operation buttons. When the feeder B or the material roll A is stored in the inductive placement space 111 of the inductive placement rack 110, the personnel may set and edit the information of each inductive placement space 111 corresponding to the storage of the feeder B or the material roll A (such as the identification code of the feeder B, the item number, item name, serial number of the material in the material roll A, the number of the corresponding operating machine 200, etc.) through the human-machine interface 130. Furthermore, the intelligent feeding system may further include an information integration platform 300, which is communicatively connected to the operating machine 200 and the feeding module 100. The above-mentioned settings and edited information can be stored in the information integration platform 300 through the communication unit 122 through the human-machine interface 130, and each operation machine 200 can also obtain the above information from the information integration platform 300. This helps to correctly drive the display 112 corresponding to the sensing placement space 111 where the correct feeder B or material roll A is placed to issue a material shortage warning when the operation machine 200 is short of material, and the personnel can quickly and correctly take the feeder B or material roll A according to the material shortage warning and replace or replenish it in the operation machine 200.

[0053] In detail, the information integration platform 300 can be a cloud platform or a database, which is equipped with at least one of the shop floor tracking system (SFT), the manufacturing execution system (MES), and the enterprise resource planning (ERP). The communication connection between the information integration platform 300 and the operation machine 200 and the feeding module 100 can be wired or wireless. Through the configuration of the information integration platform 300, it is conducive to systematically managing the relevant information of each operation machine 200, the feeding module 100, the feeder, the material roll, the material product, etc., and the material shortage signal issued by the operation machine 200 can also be transmitted to the information integration platform 300 first, and after comparing the position of the required material roll or feeder, it is sent to the feeding module 100 equipped with the material roll, and correctly drives the display 112 corresponding to the sensing placement space 111 where the material roll is located.

[0054] Furthermore, the feeding module 100 is a movable configuration, and the central control module 120, the inductive placement space 111 and the display 112 of the inductive placement rack 110, and the human-machine interface 130 all have power requirements. Therefore, the feeding module 100 may further include a power supply unit 140 to provide the feeding module 100 with power. Specifically, the power supply unit 140 of the present disclosure may be a battery management system (BMS), which is a rechargeable battery and is itself equipped with a function of measuring battery voltage, which can further ensure a stable power supply, so that the feeding module 100 does not have to be fixed near the power supply source due to its power demand characteristics, which greatly improves the application flexibility of the feeding module 100.

[0055] In addition, each display 112 can issue a material preparation warning and a material replenishment warning, wherein the material preparation warning is issued when the sensing placement space 111 corresponding to each display 112 contains a feeder B or a material roll A; the material replenishment warning is issued when the sensing placement space 111 corresponding to each display 112 does not contain a feeder B or a material roll A. In detail, whether each sensing placement space 111 of the sensing placement rack 110 has a feeder B or a material roll A is also very important for the control and smoothness of the entire manufacturing process. Therefore, each sensing placement space 111 can further include a sensing mechanism (not shown in the figure; corresponding Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Embodiment) or a communication bus 113 (corresponding to Figure 5 and Figure 6 Example).

[0056] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4In the embodiment, the sensing mechanism is arranged corresponding to the material roll A, and the sensing mechanism may include a linkage 1111 and a sensing component (not separately labeled). When the material roll A is placed in the sensing placement space 111, the driving end 1112 of the linkage 1111 will be pressed by the material roll A, and the sensing end 1113 will be driven to move between the light emitting element 1114 and the light receiving element 1115 of the sensing component. At this time, the light transmitted from the light emitting element 1114 to the light receiving element 1115 will be blocked, and the sensing mechanism will be triggered and A signal is transmitted to the central control module 120; that is, when the material roll A is placed in the sensing placement space 111, the sensing mechanism will be triggered to drive the display 112 to issue a material preparation warning; when the material roll A is taken out from the sensing placement space 111, the sensing end 1113 will be forced by gravity to leave between the light emitting element 1114 and the light receiving element 1115 of the sensing component, so that the light receiving element 1115 receives the light emitted by the light emitting element 1114, which will trigger the sensing mechanism to drive the display 112 to issue a material replenishment warning. In this way, personnel can be reminded to replenish materials in time. In addition to being a light sensing mechanism, the sensing mechanism can also be a force sensing mechanism, a contact switch, an acoustic sensing mechanism or a thermal sensing mechanism, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. When the sensing mechanism is triggered, a signal will be transmitted to the central control module 120, and the display 112 will be driven to issue a corresponding warning.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the embodiment, the communication bus 113 is set corresponding to the feeder B. When the feeder B is placed in the sensing placement space 111, the communication bus 113 will be triggered and a signal will be transmitted to the central control module 120. When the feeder B is placed in the sensing placement space 111, the communication bus 113 will be triggered to drive the display 112 to issue a material preparation warning; when the feeder B is taken out of the sensing placement space 111, the communication bus 113 will be triggered to drive the display 112 to issue a material replenishment warning. In this way, the personnel can be reminded to replenish the material in time.

[0058] In the intelligent feeding system provided by the present disclosure, the display 112 may be a light component and may provide at least three modes. When a material shortage warning is issued, the display 112 may display a red light or a flashing light to clearly remind personnel that the operating machine 200 is out of material and should be replenished as soon as possible. When a material preparation warning is issued, the display 112 may display a green light or any light color to indicate that the corresponding sensing placement space 111 has material rolls. When a material replenishment warning is issued, the display 112 may display an off light so that personnel can replenish material rolls or feeders as soon as possible to prepare for the needs of the operating machine 200. It must be noted that the types and prompting methods of the display 112 are not limited to the above content.

[0059] In addition, when there are multiple feeding modules 100 in a factory area, the display effect of the display 112 corresponding to the sensing placement space 111 may be difficult to find. Therefore, the feeding module 100 may further include an alarm 150 and a warning light 160, which are respectively arranged on the bracket body 102 of the feeding module 100 and are connected to the central control module 120 by signal, and the power supply unit 140 provides the required power. When the display 112 issues a material shortage warning, the alarm 150 and the warning light 160 can send information separately or simultaneously, for example, the alarm 150 can send an alarm sound, the warning light 160 can light up, etc., so as to further allow personnel to confirm the feeding module 100 where the target material is located, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 7 , which illustrates a flow chart of a smart feeding method S100 provided according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the smart feeding method S100 can be used in conjunction with Figure 1 The intelligent feeding system of the embodiment is carried out, and the following description will be coordinated with Figure 1 The corresponding elements of the embodiments are numbered, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Figure 1 and Figure 7 It can be seen that the intelligent feeding method S100 includes the following steps. Step S110, the operating machine 200 sends a material shortage signal to at least one feeding module 100. Step S120, the communication unit 122 of the central control module 120 in the feeding module 100 receives the material shortage signal and drives a display 112 in at least one inductive placement rack 110 to issue a material shortage warning, wherein the display 112 corresponds to an inductive placement space 111 in the inductive placement rack 110, and the inductive placement space 111 is used to accommodate the feeder or material roll required by the operating machine 200. In other words, through steps S110 and S120, the feeding module 100 can issue a material shortage warning through the corresponding display 112 in the inductive placement space 111 that correctly corresponds to the feeder or material roll required by the operating machine 200, and prompt the personnel to go and take it.

[0061] In addition, the display 112 may issue a material preparation warning when the corresponding sensing placement space 111 accommodates a feeder or a material roll; the display 112 may issue a material replenishment warning when the corresponding sensing placement space 111 does not accommodate a feeder or a material roll.

[0062] Furthermore, Figure 7 The intelligent feeding method S100 can be more compatible with Figure 1 The other steps related to feeding performed by the intelligent feeding system of the implementation method are not described in detail here.

[0063] Although the present disclosure has been disclosed in the form of implementation methods as described above, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field may make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent feeding system, characterized in that: Include: At least one operating machine; and At least one feeding module is signal-connected to the at least one operating machine and includes: At least one inductive placement rack, comprising a plurality of inductive placement spaces and a plurality of displays, wherein each of the inductive placement spaces is arranged corresponding to each of the displays, and each of the inductive placement spaces is used to accommodate a feeder or a material roll required by the at least one operating machine; as well as A central control module, which signals connect the multiple sensing placement spaces of the at least one sensing placement rack and the multiple displays, and includes a microprocessor and a communication unit, wherein the communication unit is used to receive a material shortage signal issued by the at least one operating machine, and the microprocessor receives the material shortage signal from the communication unit and drives the corresponding display to issue a material shortage warning.

2. The intelligent feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the sensor placement spaces includes: A sensing mechanism is provided corresponding to the material roll; When the material roll is placed in the sensing placement space, the sensing mechanism will be triggered and transmit a signal to the central control module.

3. The intelligent feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the sensor placement spaces includes: A communication bus, corresponding to the feeder setting; When the feeder is placed in the induction placement space, the communication bus will be triggered and a signal will be transmitted to the central control module.

4. The intelligent feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one feeding module further comprises: A mobile bracket comprises a bracket body and a plurality of wheels, wherein the plurality of wheels are arranged on a bottom side of the bracket body, and the at least one induction type placement rack is arranged on the bracket body.

5. The intelligent feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one feeding module further comprises: A human-machine interface, signal connection to the central control module.

6. The intelligent feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one feeding module further comprises: A power supply unit is used to provide power to the at least one feeding module.

7. The intelligent feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An information integration platform is communicatively connected to the at least one operating machine and the at least one feeding module.

8. The intelligent feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each display further issues a material preparation warning and a material replenishment warning; The material preparation warning is issued when the sensing placement space corresponding to each display accommodates the feeder or the material roll; the material replenishment warning is issued when the sensing placement space corresponding to each display does not accommodate the feeder or the material roll.

9. An intelligent feeding method, characterized in that: Include: An operating machine sends a material shortage signal to at least one feeding module; A communication unit of a central control module in the at least one feeding module receives the material shortage signal and drives a display in the at least one inductive placement rack to issue a material shortage warning; The display corresponds to an inductive placement space in at least one inductive placement rack, and the inductive placement space is used to accommodate a feeder or a material roll required by the operating machine.

10. The intelligent feeding method according to claim 9, characterized in that: When the sensing placement space corresponding to the display accommodates the feeder or the material roll, a material preparation warning is issued; when the sensing placement space corresponding to the display does not accommodate the feeder or the material roll, a material replenishment warning is issued.

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