Sewing machine and sewing machine management system

Abstract

The operability of an operation panel is improved. The sewing machine includes: a plurality of operation panels; and a sewing machine controller capable of communicating with each of the plurality of operation panels, receiving operation data generated by operating at least one operation panel, and controlling the sewing machine operation unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to a sewing machine and a sewing machine management system. Background Art

[0002] In the technical field related to sewing machines, a sewing machine having an operation panel as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-130767

[0004] The operation panel is operated by the operator of the sewing machine to change the operating conditions of the sewing machine. It is desired to improve the operability of the operation panel. Summary of the invention

[0005] An object of the technology disclosed in this specification is to improve the operability of an operation panel.

[0006] The present specification discloses a sewing machine having: a plurality of operation panels; and a sewing machine controller capable of communicating with each of the plurality of operation panels, receiving operation data generated by operating at least one of the operation panels, and controlling a motion unit of the sewing machine.

[0007] Effects of the Invention

[0008] According to the technology disclosed in this specification, the operability of the operation panel is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a diagram schematically showing a sewing machine management system according to an embodiment.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a block diagram showing the sewing machine management system involved in the embodiment.

[0011] Figure 3 It is a figure which shows the sewing machine involved in embodiment.

[0012] Figure 4 It is a flowchart showing the operation of the sewing machine involved in the embodiment.

[0013] Figure 5 It is a diagram showing a login screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 6 It is a diagram showing an operation screen according to the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 7 This is a diagram for explaining the sequence of operation screens involved in the customization implementation method.

[0016] Figure 8This is a diagram for explaining the operation of the management device according to the embodiment.

[0017] Fig. 9 This is a diagram for explaining the operation authority involved in the implementation mode.

[0018] Fig.10 It is a diagram showing the operation of the sewing machine management system when an error occurs in the sewing machine involved in the embodiment.

[0019] Fig.11 This is a block diagram showing a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Fig.12 It is a figure which shows the sewing machine involved in other embodiment.

[0021] Fig.13 It is a figure which shows the sewing machine involved in other embodiment.

[0022] Fig.14 It is a figure which shows the sewing machine involved in other embodiment.

[0023] Fig.15 It is a diagram schematically showing a sewing machine management system according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Next, refer to the attached Figure 1 While the embodiments of the present technology are described, the present technology is not limited to the embodiments. The structural elements of the embodiments described below can be combined as appropriate. In addition, some structural elements may not be used.

[0025] [Sewing machine management system]

[0026] Figure 1 It is a diagram schematically showing a sewing machine management system 1 according to the embodiment.

[0027] Figure 2 1 is a block diagram showing a sewing machine management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The sewing machine management system 1 has a management device 3 for managing sewing machines 2. The sewing machines 2 are installed in a sewing factory. The sewing machines 2 are operated in the sewing factory. The sewing machines 2 are industrial sewing machines. A plurality of sewing machines 2 are installed in the sewing factory. The sewing objects are sewn together by the sewing machines 2 with threads, thereby producing sewn products. As the sewing objects, cloth is exemplified. As the sewn products, clothes are exemplified. The management device 3 is installed in the same facility as the facility where the sewing machines 2 are installed. That is, the management device 3 is installed in the sewing factory.

[0028] In a sewing factory, sewing products are produced by a plurality of sewing machines 2. In a sewing factory, a plurality of types of sewing machines 2 are provided corresponding to the uses. In a sewing factory, a plurality of types of sewing machines 2 are provided corresponding to the plurality of processes for producing sewn products. Examples of the types of sewing machines 2 include a flat-sewing machine for sewing a body of a garment, a button sewing machine for sewing buttons on a body of a garment, and a pocket sewing machine for sewing pockets on a body of a garment. A plurality of types of sewing machines 2 are provided in one sewing factory. In addition, in order to simplify the description, Figure 1 3 sewing machines 2 are shown in FIG. 1 . The first sewing machine 2A is used in the first process for producing sewn products. The second sewing machine 2B is used in the second process for producing sewn products. The third sewing machine 2C is used in the third process for producing sewn products. In addition, a plurality of sewing machines 2 of the same type may be provided in a sewing factory.

[0029] In a sewing factory, managers and operators work. The manager manages the operators and sewing machines 2. The operators operate the sewing machines 2 to perform sewing processing. The manager and the operator are users of the sewing machines 2. The manager can be one or more managers. The operator can be one or more operators. For example, one operator can operate multiple sewing machines 2.

[0030] The management device 3 includes a display device 4, an input device 5, and a management controller 6. The display device 4 displays display data. The display device 4 includes a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The input device 5 is operated by the administrator to generate input data. In addition, the input device 5 can also be operated by an operator. The input device 5 includes a touch panel (touch sensor) configured on the display screen of the display device 4. In addition, the input device 5 can be a computer keyboard, a mouse, or a sound input device. The management controller 6 includes a computer system. The management controller 6 has at least one processor and a main memory for storing computer programs executable by the processor.

[0031] The sewing machine 2 has a sewing machine controller 8 and a plurality of operation panels 7. The operation panel 7 includes a display device 9, an operation device 10 and a microcomputer 11. The display device 9 includes a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The operation device 10 is operated by an operator to generate operation data. In addition, the operation device 10 can also be operated by an administrator. The operation device 10 includes a touch panel (touch sensor) configured on the display screen of the display device 9. In addition, the operation device 10 can be a computer keyboard, a mouse, or a voice operation device. The microcomputer has at least one processor and a main memory for storing computer programs executable by the processor. The sewing machine controller 8 includes a computer system. The sewing machine controller 8 has at least one processor and a main memory for storing computer programs executable by the processor.

[0032] The sewing machine controller 8 can communicate with each of the plurality of operation panels 7. The sewing machine controller 8 of the first sewing machine 2A can communicate with each of the plurality of operation panels 7 of the first sewing machine 2A. The sewing machine controller 8 of the second sewing machine 2B can communicate with each of the plurality of operation panels 7 of the second sewing machine 2B. The sewing machine controller 8 of the third sewing machine 2C can communicate with each of the plurality of operation panels 7 of the third sewing machine 2C.

[0033] exist Figure 1 In the illustrated example, one sewing machine 2 includes two operation panels 7 . The operation panel 7 included in one sewing machine 2 includes a first operation panel 71 and a second operation panel 72 that is smaller in size than the first operation panel 71 .

[0034] The sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 are connected via a cable. The sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 communicate via the cable. That is, the sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 communicate by wire. In addition, the sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 may also communicate by wireless.

[0035] The sewing machine controller 8 receives operation data generated by operating at least one of the plurality of operation panels 7 connected to the sewing machine controller 8, and controls the sewing machine motion unit. As the sewing machine motion unit, a sewing machine motor included in the sewing machine 2, and a needle bar and a thread take-up lever that are moved by the power generated by the sewing machine motor are exemplified.

[0036] The management device 3 is commonly used for a plurality of sewing machines 2 in a sewing factory. The number of management devices 3 is less than the number of sewing machines 2. The management device 3 can communicate with each of the plurality of sewing machines 2. The management controller 6 of the management device 3 communicates with the sewing machine controller 8 of the sewing machine 2. The management controller 6 and the sewing machine controller 8 communicate wirelessly. The management controller 6 and the sewing machine controller 8 communicate wirelessly via a local area network (LAN). As a wireless LAN, Wifi (registered trademark) is exemplified. In addition, the management controller 6 and the sewing machine controller 8 can also communicate wirelessly via a personal area network (PAN). As a wireless PAN, Bluetooth (registered trademark) is exemplified.

[0037] The management controller 6 sends a control command to the sewing machine controller 8 of at least one sewing machine 2 based on the input data generated by operating the input device 5 .

[0038] The sewing machine controller 8 sends the sewing machine data to the management controller 6. The sewing machine data includes the setting data of the sewing machine 2 and the operation data of the sewing machine 2. The setting data of the sewing machine 2 includes the setting values ​​of the operation conditions of the sewing machine 2. The setting values ​​of the operation conditions of the sewing machine 2 include the stitch length, the stitch spacing, the stitch pattern, the feed speed of the sewing object, the number of stitches, the thread tension, and the pressing pressure of the sewing object. The operation data of the sewing machine 2 indicates the operation history of the sewing machine 2. The operation history of the sewing machine 2 includes the operation date and time of the sewing machine 2, the continuous operation time of the sewing machine 2, the cumulative operation time of the sewing machine 2, the type of sewing object sewn by the sewing machine 2, the number of stitches during sewing, the generated warnings, error messages, and at least one of the operators who have operated the sewing machine 2.

[0039] The management controller 6 collects the sewing machine data of each of the plurality of sewing machines 2. The management controller 6 displays the sewing machine data of each of the plurality of sewing machines 2 on the display device 4. In addition, the management controller 6 displays the collected sewing machine data on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7.

[0040] A web browser 12 is installed as the first software in each of the microcomputers 11 of the plurality of operation panels 7. A web server 13 is installed as the second software in the sewing machine controller 8. The operator accesses the web server 13 via the web browser 12 installed in the operation panel 7. The web server 13 provides the web browser 12 with a web page screen as an operation screen based on a request from the web browser 12. The web page screen is displayed as an operation screen on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7. The operator can operate the sewing machine 2 by operating the operation screen displayed on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7.

[0041] The web browser 12 installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7 is a web browser application software (computer program). The web server 13 installed in the sewing machine controller 8 is an application software (computer program) that provides the operation screen of the operation panel 7 of the sewing machine 2 to the web browser 12 based on the request from the web browser 12 installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7. In addition, the web server 13 receives the operation data generated by operating the operation screen in the operation panel 7.

[0042] The sewing machine controller 8 outputs a control command for controlling the sewing machine 2 based on the operation data from the Web server 13. The sewing machine controller 8 controls the sewing machine operating unit based on the operation data.

[0043] The sewing machine controller 8 monitors the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 include stitch length, stitch spacing, stitch pattern, feed speed of the sewing object, number of stitches, thread tension, and pressing pressure of the sewing object. In the sewing machine 2, a sensor for detecting the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 is provided. As sensors, a tension sensor for detecting thread tension and a pressing pressure sensor for detecting pressing pressure of the sewing object are exemplified. The sewing machine controller 8 obtains detection data of the sensor, thereby being able to monitor the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. In addition, the sewing machine 2 has a sewing machine motor for actuating the needle bar and the thread take-up lever. The sewing machine controller 8 obtains a driving signal of the sewing machine motor, thereby being able to monitor the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The sewing machine controller 8 stores the monitored operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 stored in the sewing machine controller 8 include current operating conditions and historical operating conditions. The current operating conditions represent the current operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The historical operating conditions indicate the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 in the past.

[0044] The web server 13 sends the parameters indicating the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 monitored by the sewing machine controller 8 to the operation panel 7. The operation panel 7 sends the operation data to the web server 13. The operation data for operating the sewing machine 2 includes a motor control command of the sewing machine 2, a parameter change command, and a sewing machine operation mode change command.

[0045] [Sewing machine]

[0046] Figure 3 2 is a diagram showing a sewing machine 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The sewing machine 2 is a so-called lockstitch sewing machine. Figure 3 As shown, the sewing machine 2 is arranged on a sewing machine workbench 22. The sewing machine 2 has a sewing machine frame 23.

[0047] The sewing machine frame 23 includes an arm 23A, a base 23B, a pedestal 23C, and a head 23D. The arm 23A is long in the left-right direction. The base 23B is disposed below the arm 23A. The base 23B is long in the left-right direction. The base 23B is opposite to the arm 23A. The base 23C connects the right end of the arm 23A and the base 23B. The base 23C is long in the up-down direction. The head 23D is disposed at the left end of the arm 23A. The head 23D protrudes downward from the left end of the arm 23A.

[0048] The sewing machine 2 includes a needle bar 25 , a thread take-up lever 26 , a needle plate 27 , a presser foot 28 , a thread regulator 29 , a feed tooth 30 , and a sewing machine motor 31 .

[0049] The needle bar 25 holds the sewing machine needle 24. The needle bar 25 reciprocates in the vertical direction. The needle bar 25 is supported by the head 23D. The sewing machine needle 24 has a threading hole for the upper thread to pass through. The sewing machine needle 24 holds the upper thread on the inner surface of the threading hole. The needle bar 25 reciprocates in the vertical direction, thereby the sewing machine needle 24 reciprocates in the vertical direction while holding the upper thread.

[0050] The thread take-up lever 26 supplies the upper thread to the sewing machine needle 24. The thread take-up lever 26 reciprocates in the vertical direction. The thread take-up lever 26 is supported by the arm portion 23A. The thread take-up lever 26 reciprocates in the vertical direction while holding the upper thread. The thread take-up lever 26 has a holding hole for the upper thread to pass through. The thread take-up lever 26 holds the upper thread on the inner surface of the holding hole. The thread take-up lever 26 reciprocates in the vertical direction, thereby pulling out the upper thread used in sewing the sewing object or lifting the upper thread.

[0051] The needle plate 27 is arranged below the needle bar 25. The needle plate 27 supports the sewing object from below. The needle plate 27 supports the sewing object below the needle bar 25. The sewing machine needle 24 held by the needle bar 25 faces the needle plate 27. The needle plate 27 has a needle hole through which the sewing machine needle 24 can pass. The sewing machine needle 24 that penetrates the sewing object supported by the needle plate 27 passes through the needle hole. A kettle is arranged below the needle plate 27. The kettle supplies the lower thread to the sewing object.

[0052] The presser foot 28 presses the sewing object supported by the needle plate 27 from above. The presser foot 28 is arranged at least in a part of the periphery of the sewing machine needle 24. The presser foot 28 is supported by the head 23D. The presser foot 28 is movable in the up-down direction.

[0053] The thread regulator 29 applies tension to the upper thread supplied to the sewing machine needle 24 between the thread take-up lever 26 and the needle bar 25. The thread regulator 29 is supported by the head 23D.

[0054] The feed teeth 30 operate in such a manner as to convey the sewing object supported by the needle plate 27 forward. The feed teeth 30 move along a predetermined feed track, thereby conveying the sewing object forward. The feed teeth 30 are arranged below the needle plate 27. The feed teeth 30 move along the feed track, thereby entering and exiting from the opening provided in the needle plate 27. When conveying the sewing object, at least a portion of the feed teeth 30 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the needle plate 27 through the opening provided in the needle plate 27.

[0055] The sewing machine motor 31 generates power for moving the needle bar 25, the feed tooth 30, and the kettle, respectively. The sewing machine motor 31 generates power for reciprocating the needle bar 25 in the up-down direction. The sewing machine motor 31 generates power for rotating the kettle. The sewing machine motor 31 generates power for moving the feed tooth 30 along the feed track. The sewing machine motor 31 includes a pulse motor. The sewing machine motor 31 is supported on the right part of the arm 23A.

[0056] The second operation panel 72 is arranged at a position closer to the sewing machine needle 24 than the first operation panel 71. Figure 3 In the example shown, the first operating panel 71 is arranged on the arm 23A. The first operating panel 71 is arranged so that the length direction of the first operating panel 71 coincides with the left-right direction. The second operating panel 72 is arranged on the left side of the base 23B on the sewing machine table 22. The second operating panel 72 is arranged so that the length direction of the second operating panel 72 coincides with the front-back direction.

[0057] Furthermore, the first operation panel 71 may be arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the first operation panel 71 coincides with the vertical direction. The second operation panel 72 may be arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the second operation panel 72 coincides with the horizontal direction.

[0058] [action]

[0059] Figure 4 It is a flowchart showing the operation of the sewing machine 2 according to the embodiment. Figure 4 The following diagram shows a procedure in which an operator operates the sewing machine 2 via the operation panel 7 .

[0060] In order to operate the sewing machine 2 through the operation panel 7, the operator inputs the identification data of the sewing machine 2 to be operated into the microcomputer 11 through the operation device 10. When different IP addresses are respectively attached to a plurality of sewing machines 2 as the identification data of the sewing machine 2, the operator inputs the IP address through the operation device 10 (touch panel). The microcomputer 11 obtains the identification data of the sewing machine 2 from the operation device 10 (step SA1). The web browser 12 sends a request to the web server 13 based on the identification data from the operation device 10. The web browser 12 requests the web server 13 to provide a login screen (step SA2).

[0061] The web server 13 provides a login screen to the web browser 12 based on the request from the web browser 12 (step SB1 ).

[0062] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing a login screen 100 according to an embodiment. As described above, in a sewing factory, a plurality of sewing machines 2 are provided in a manner corresponding to a plurality of processes for producing sewn products. The web server 13 provides the web browser 12 with the login screen 100 for selecting a specific process from the plurality of processes. The microcomputer 11 displays the login screen 100 provided to the web browser 12 on the display device 9 (step SA3).

[0063] like Figure 5 As shown, the login screen 100 includes an input space 49 for a login ID, a login button 50, a first symbol 51 indicating process A as the first process, a second symbol 52 indicating process B as the second process, a third symbol 53 indicating inspection as the third process, and a fourth symbol 54 indicating adjustment as the fourth process.

[0064] The operator operates the operating device 10 to select a process to be performed using the sewing machine 2 from the first, second, third, and fourth processes. For example, when process A is selected as the first process, the operator inputs the login ID corresponding to process A into the input space 49 and clicks the login button 50. Thus, login data for logging into process A is generated as input data. The microcomputer 11 obtains the login data generated by operating the login screen 100 from the operating device 10 (step SA4). The web browser 12 sends a request to the web server 13 based on the login data from the operating device 10. The web browser 12 requests the web server 13 to provide an operation screen (step SA5).

[0065] The web server 13 provides the web browser 12 with the operation screen 200 based on the request from the web browser 12 generated by operating the login screen 100. The web server 13 provides the web browser 12 with the operation screen 200 based on the process A (step SB2).

[0066] Figure 6 1 is a diagram showing an operation screen 200 according to the embodiment. The Web server 13 provides the operation screen 200 displayed on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7 to the Web browser 12. The Web browser 12 receives the operation screen 200 from the Web server 13. The microcomputer 11 causes the display device 9 to display the operation screen 200 provided to the Web browser 12 (step SA6).

[0067] like Figure 6 As shown, the operation screen 200 includes a symbol 59 for determining process A, an animated screen 60, and a fixed screen 80. The animated screen 60 is flipped by operating the screen movement button 67 or the screen movement button 68. The animated screen 60 includes a pattern list symbol 61, a count symbol 62 indicating the number of reciprocating times of the sewing machine needle, a sewing shape symbol 63 indicating the selected sewing shape, a selection button 64 for enabling or disabling the start return sewing function, a selection button 65 for enabling or disabling the end return sewing function, and a sewing pitch button 66 for selecting the sewing pitch. The fixed screen 80 includes a thread cutting symbol 81 indicating the number of thread cutting times and a bobbin symbol 82 indicating the number of bobbin replacement times.

[0068] The operator operates the operating device 10 to select the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The microcomputer 11 obtains the operation data generated by operating the operation screen 200 from the operating device 10 (step SA7). The web browser 12 sends the operation data generated by operating the operation screen 200 from the operating device 10 to the web server 13 (step SA8).

[0069] The Web server 13 transmits the operation data from the Web browser 12 of the operation panel 7 to the sewing machine controller 8. The operation data is transmitted from the operation panel 7 to the sewing machine controller 8 via the Web server 13. The sewing machine controller 8 controls the sewing machine 2 based on the operation data (step SB3).

[0070] [Customization of the operation screen]

[0071] The web server 13 can customize the operation screen 200 based on the process for producing the sewn product. The web server 13 can provide, for example, an operation screen 200 suitable for process A, an operation screen 200 suitable for process B, an operation screen 200 suitable for inspection, and an operation screen 200 suitable for adjustment.

[0072] Figure 7 1 is a diagram for explaining the order of customizing the operation screen 200 involved in the embodiment. When customizing the operation screen 200, the customization screen 300 is displayed on the operation panel 7. The operator operates the operation panel 7 displaying the customization screen. The customization data generated by operating the operation panel 7 is sent to the Web server 13. The Web server 13 receives the customization data generated by operating the operation panel 7. The Web server 13 customizes the operation screen 200 based on the customization data. The Web server 13 provides the customized operation screen 200 to the Web browser 12.

[0073] For example, in the operation screen 200 of the second operation panel 72, the operation screen 200 can be customized so as to display only the feed speed and the stitch pitch of the sewing object.

[0074] [Management Device]

[0075] Figure 8 This is a diagram for explaining the operation of the management device 3 according to the embodiment. Sewing machine data of each of the plurality of sewing machines 2 is sent to the management device 3. The management controller 6 of the management device 3 causes the sewing machine data of each of the plurality of sewing machines 2 to be displayed on the display device 4. In addition, the management controller 6 can cause the sewing machine data of each of the plurality of sewing machines 2 to be displayed on the plurality of operation panels 7, respectively.

[0076] The administrator can customize the operation screens 200 of the plurality of operation panels 7 collectively or individually by operating the input device 5. That is, the management controller 6 can customize the operation screens 200 of the operation panels 7 collectively or individually based on the customization data generated by operating the input device 5.

[0077] Furthermore, the management controller 6 can set the operation authority for the management device 3 and the operation panel 7 based on the authority setting data generated by operating at least one of the input device 5 and the operation panel 7 .

[0078] Fig. 9This is a diagram for explaining the operation authority involved in the embodiment. For example, when the operation authority is set for the management device 3, that is, when the operation of the management device 3 is set to take precedence over the operation of the operation panel 7, when the management device 3 is operated so that the feed speed of the sewing object becomes the first value, even if the operation panel 7 is operated so that the feed speed of the sewing object becomes the second value, the feed speed of the sewing object is set to the first value. That is, the sewing machine controller 8 controls the sewing machine 2 so that the feed speed of the sewing object becomes the first value.

[0079] [Operation when an error occurs in the sewing machine]

[0080] Fig.10 The diagram shows the operation of the sewing machine management system 1 when an error occurs in the sewing machine 2 according to the embodiment. When a first error occurs, first warning data indicating that the first error occurs may be displayed on the display device 4 of the management device 3, and when a second error occurs, second warning data indicating that the second error occurs may be displayed on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7. The first warning data may not be displayed on the display device 4 of the operation panel 7. In addition, the first warning data may be displayed on both the display device 4 of the management device 3 and the display device 9 of the operation panel 7. The second warning data may not be displayed on the display device 4 of the management device 3. In addition, the second warning data may be displayed on both the display device 9 of the operation panel 7 and the display device 4 of the management device 3.

[0081] When the first error is a serious error that requires maintenance of the sewing machine 2, the first warning data is displayed on the management device 3, so that the manager can recognize that the first error has occurred in the sewing machine 2. When the second error is a minor error such as thread breakage, the second warning data is displayed on the operation panel 7, so that the operator can recognize that the second error has occurred in the sewing machine 2.

[0082] [Computer System]

[0083] Fig.111 is a block diagram showing a computer system 1000 involved in the embodiment. The management controller 6, the sewing machine controller 8 and the microcomputer 11 respectively comprise the computer system 1000. The computer system 1000 comprises a processor 1001 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a main memory 1002 including a non-volatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a storage 1003 and an interface 1004 including an input / output circuit. The functions of the management controller 6, the sewing machine controller 8 and the microcomputer 11 are stored in the storage 1003 as computer programs. The processor 1001 reads the computer program from the storage 1003 and expands it in the main memory 1002, and executes the above-mentioned processing according to the computer program. In addition, the computer program can be transmitted to the computer system 1000 via a network.

[0084] [Effect]

[0085] As described above, the sewing machine 2 involved in the embodiment has: multiple operation panels 7; and a sewing machine controller 8, which can communicate with the multiple operation panels 7 respectively, receive operation data generated by operating at least one operation panel 7, and control the sewing machine action unit.

[0086] According to the embodiment, a plurality of operation panels 7 are provided on the sewing machine 2, so the operability of the operation panel 7 is improved. For example, the set values ​​that may be frequently changed, such as the feed speed of the sewing object or the stitch pitch, are displayed or operated on the second operation panel 72 arranged near the operator, thereby improving the operability of the operation panel 7. The second operation panel 72 has a small outer size, so the situation of hindering the operator's work is suppressed.

[0087] In the embodiment, the Web server 13 installed in the sewing machine controller 8 provides the operation screen of the operation panel 7 to the Web browser 12 based on the request from the Web browser 12 installed in the operation panel 7. The Web server 13 receives the operation data generated by operating the operation panel 7, and controls the sewing machine motion unit of the sewing machine 2. According to the embodiment, even if many applications are not installed in the operation panel 7, the sewing machine 2 can be operated through the operation panel 7 and the Web server 13.

[0088] [Other embodiments]

[0089] Fig.12 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 1 and 2 are diagrams showing sewing machines 2 according to other embodiments. Fig.12 As shown, the first operation panel 71 can be arranged on the right side of the sewing machine table 22. The second operation panel 72 can be arranged between the needle plate 27 and the operator on the sewing machine table 22. Fig.13 As shown, the first operation panel 71 can be arranged on the base 23C. The second operation panel 72 can be arranged on the left side of the head 23D. Fig.14 As shown, the second operation panel 72 may be disposed on the right side of the head 23D.

[0090] Fig.15 Schematically shows a sewing machine management system 1 according to another embodiment. Fig.15 As shown, the web browser 12 may be installed in a portable terminal 500 such as a smartphone or a tablet-type personal computer. The web browser 12 may be installed in a wearable terminal 600 such as a smart watch.

[0091] In the above-described embodiment, the setting values ​​of each of the plurality of sewing machines 2 can be changed by operating one operation panel 7 .

[0092] In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is assumed that the web browser 12 is installed as the first software in each of the microcomputers 11 of the plurality of operation panels 7, and the web server 13 is installed as the second software in the sewing machine controller 8. Alternatively, the client may be installed as the first software in each of the microcomputers 11 of the plurality of operation panels 7, and the server may be installed as the second software in the sewing machine controller 8. The client installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7 is an application software (computer program). The server installed in the sewing machine controller 8 is an application software (computer program) that provides the operation screen of the operation panel 7 of the sewing machine 2 to the client based on a request from the client installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7.

[0093] That is, the sewing machine management system 1 can be constructed by a client-server system. A server that realizes communication by other protocols can be constructed in the sewing machine controller 8, and a client system corresponding to the server can be installed in the operation panel 7.

[0094] Description of the label

[0095] 1…Sewing machine management system, 2…Sewing machine, 2A…1st sewing machine, 2B…2nd sewing machine, 2C…3rd sewing machine, 3…Management device, 4…Display device, 5…Input device, 6…Management controller, 7…Operation panel, 8…Sewing machine controller, 9…Display device, 10…Operation device, 11…Microcomputer, 12…Web browser, 13…Web server, 22…Sewing machine table, 23…Sewing machine frame, 23A…Arm, 23B…Base, 23C…Base, 23D…Head, 24…Sewing machine needle, 25…Needle bar, 26…Thread take-up lever, 27…Thin plate, 28…Presser foot, 29…Thread regulator, 30…Feed tooth, 31…Sewing machine motor, 49…Input space, 50…Login button, 51… 1st symbol, 52… 2nd symbol, 53… 3rd symbol, 54… 4th symbol, 59… symbol, 60… movable screen, 61… pattern list symbol, 62… count symbol, 63… sewing shape symbol, 64… selection button, 65… selection button, 66… sewing spacing button, 67… screen movement button, 68… screen movement button, 71… 1st operation panel, 72… 2nd operation panel, 80… fixed screen, 81… tangent symbol, 82… bobbin symbol, 100… login screen, 200… operation screen, 300… customization screen, 500… portable terminal, 600… wearable terminal, 1000… computer system, 1001… processor, 1002… main memory, 1003… storage, 1004… interface.

Claims

1. A sewing machine comprising: Multiple operator panels; and The sewing machine controller can communicate with each of the plurality of operation panels, receives operation data generated by operating at least one of the operation panels, and controls the operating unit of the sewing machine.

2. The sewing machine according to claim 1, wherein: installing the first software on each of the plurality of operation panels; Installing the second software in the sewing machine controller, The second software provides an operation screen to the first software based on a request from the first software.

3. The sewing machine according to claim 2, wherein: The first software is a web browser. The second software is a Web server.

4. The sewing machine according to claim 3, wherein: The Web server receives customization data generated by operating the operation panel, and provides the Web browser with an operation screen customized based on the customization data.

5. The sewing machine according to claim 3, wherein: The operation panel includes a first operation panel and a second operation panel smaller in size than the first operation panel. The second operation panel is arranged at a position closer to the sewing machine needle than the first operation panel.

6. The sewing machine according to claim 2, wherein: The first software is a client. The second software is a server.

7. A sewing machine management system comprising a management device for managing the sewing machine according to claim 1, The management device includes: an input device; and a management controller capable of communicating with each of the plurality of sewing machines, and transmitting a control command to at least one sewing machine based on input data generated by operating the input device.

8. The sewing machine management system according to claim 7, wherein: The management device has a display device, The management controller causes the display device to display the sewing machine data of each of the plurality of sewing machines.

9. The sewing machine management system according to claim 8, wherein: The management controller causes the sewing machine data to be displayed on the operation panel.

10. The sewing machine management system according to claim 8, wherein: The management controller customizes an operation screen of the operation panel based on customization data generated by operating the input device.

11. The sewing machine management system according to claim 7, wherein: The management controller sets operation authority for the management device and the operation panel based on authority setting data generated by operating at least one of the input device and the operation panel.

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