Method and device for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a method and a device for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment, which are suitable for the field of soft capsule production equipment manufacturing, and comprise the following steps: a parameter coding system receives collected mold parameter data and instructions, generates mold coding labels, and sends the mold coding labels to a server; the mold coding label is fixed on a mold or a mold box corresponding to the parameter source; the mold coding label generates coding information after being recognized by the coding recognition equipment, the coding information is transmitted to the operation controller, the operation controller generates mold parameters according to the received coding information, and the mold parameters are displayed on the display equipment; and verifying the displayed mold parameters. The invention further provides a method and a device for inputting the process formula parameters and the operation parameters of the production equipment. According to the method, errors possibly caused by manual input of the parameters of the production equipment are solved, and the parameter input accuracy and the production efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of manufacturing soft capsule production equipment, and particularly to a method and device for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment. Background Art

[0002] Soft capsule production equipment, such as a pill pressing machine, uses different molds to produce different soft capsule products. Since each mold has different mold parameters, such as the number of columns, rows, filling volume, etc., different molds need to be replaced and used when producing different products. When replacing and using a new mold, the parameters of the new mold need to be input into the equipment operation program for the equipment to operate normally. Currently, in the production process, the method of manually inputting mold parameters on a display device such as a touch screen is generally used to input the parameters of the replaced mold. This method of manually inputting mold parameters cannot avoid the input errors of mold parameters caused by human errors, has a high error rate, and also reduces production efficiency. On the other hand, other production parameters required for soft capsule production, such as process flow formula parameters and operation parameters, also need to be input manually, and there are also problems of human errors. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to reduce the error probability of inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment, enable the rapid and accurate input and confirmation of mold parameters when replacing the mold of soft capsule production equipment. On the other hand, quickly retrieve and input process flow formula parameters and operation parameters to improve production efficiency.

[0004] The present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A method for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment includes the following steps:

[0006] The parameter coding system receives the collected mold parameter data and instructions, generates a mold coding label, and the mold coding label is fixed on the mold or mold box corresponding to the parameter source;

[0007] After being identified by the coding recognition device, the mold coding label generates coding information, which is transmitted to the operation controller. The operation controller generates mold parameters from the received coding information and displays them on the display device;

[0008] Verify the displayed mold parameters. If the displayed mold parameters are correct, enter the subsequent production preparation link; if the displayed mold parameters are incorrect, modify the mold parameters on the display device.

[0009] Further, it also includes the following steps: create a mold parameter database, construct the corresponding relationship between the mold parameter database and the mold number, and the mold parameter database includes the collected mold parameter data.

[0010] Further, the following steps are also included:

[0011] Create a process flow recipe parameter library and an operating parameter library. Among them, the process flow recipe parameter library contains various soft capsule product recipes and dosage data with known parameters, etc., and the operating parameter library contains parameter data such as humidity and rotation speed of the soft capsule production equipment operation. Establish the corresponding relationship between the mold number and the process flow recipe parameter library and the operating parameter library;

[0012] The encoded information generated after the mold coding label is identified by the coding recognition device is transmitted to the operation controller. The operation controller queries the process flow recipe library to obtain the product process flow recipe parameters based on the mold number decoded from the received encoded information, queries the operating parameter library to obtain the equipment operation parameters, and displays the obtained process flow recipe parameters and operating parameters on the display device.

[0013] Optionally, retrieve the mold parameters in the mold parameter database and compare and verify them with the displayed mold parameters.

[0014] Optionally, manually verify the correctness of the displayed mold parameters.

[0015] Optionally, the mold coding label is transmitted to the operation controller after being identified and decoded by the coding recognition device.

[0016] Optionally, the encoded information generated after the mold coding label is identified by the coding recognition device is transmitted to the operation controller, and the operation controller decodes the received encoded information.

[0017] An embodiment of the present invention also proposes a device for inputting soft capsule production equipment parameters. The device includes:

[0018] A mold parameter coding module, which is used to receive the collected mold parameter data and instructions and generate a mold coding label;

[0019] A parameter storage module, which is used to store the mold parameter database. The mold parameter database includes the collected mold parameter data and constructs the corresponding relationship between the mold parameter database and the mold parameter coding;

[0020] A mold parameter recognition module, which is used to recognize the mold coding label and transmit the generated encoded information to the operation controller. The operation controller generates mold parameters from the received encoded information and displays them on the display device;

[0021] A mold parameter verification module, which is used to verify the displayed mold parameters. If the displayed mold parameters are correct, enter the subsequent production preparation link; if the displayed mold parameters are incorrect, modify the mold parameters on the display device.

[0022] Further, the parameter storage module also stores the following parameters:

[0023] Process flow recipe parameters, including the recipes and dosage data of various soft capsule products with known parameters;

[0024] Operating parameters, including parameter data such as the humidity and rotation speed of the soft capsule production equipment during operation.

[0025] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a processor and a memory storing computer program code. When the processor calls the computer program code, the following processing procedures are executed:

[0026] Receive the collected die parameter data and instructions, and generate a die coding label;

[0027] Receive the die parameter coding information transmitted after the die coding label is recognized by the coding recognition device, and display the decoded die parameters on the display device;

[0028] Verify the displayed die parameters. If the displayed die parameters are correct, display verification success; if the displayed die parameters are incorrect, send a prompt message.

[0029] Adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] By marking the die number and die parameter coding on the die and die box, and storing them in the system parameter database, the present invention realizes the diversification of parameter sources. By machine-identifying the die parameter coding and displaying the decoded die parameters on the display device, it is convenient for verification and modification. On the other hand, by querying and retrieving the process flow recipe parameters and operating parameters stored in the database with the die number, the accuracy of the production equipment parameter entry is improved. Description of the Drawings

[0031] Figure 1 is a flowchart of the method for entering die parameters of the soft capsule production equipment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 is a flowchart of the method for entering process flow recipe parameters and operating parameters of the soft capsule equipment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the device for entering parameters of the soft capsule production equipment of the present invention. Detailed Embodiments

[0034] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the structural diagrams and specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0035] Those skilled in the art can understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", "the" and "said" used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" used in the description of the present invention means the presence of the described features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their groups. It should be understood that the sequence numbers of the process steps in the description and claims of the present invention and the above drawings are used to distinguish different steps, and do not necessarily need to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such sequence numbers can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, and the sequence of some steps can be adjusted or carried out simultaneously, so that the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. The term "and / or" used herein includes all or any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0036] Those skilled in the art can understand that, unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as the general understanding of those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. It should also be understood that terms such as those defined in a general dictionary should be understood to have a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the prior art, and will not be interpreted with an idealized or overly formal meaning unless specifically defined as here.

[0037] The inventors of the present invention found that in the traditional soft capsule production process, the molds are all pre-processed and customized. Parameters such as the number of rows, columns, capacity, and cavity size of each mold are fixed, and different mold parameters are different. Before soft capsule production, the operator needs to input the parameters of the mold to be used into the operation interface of the display device, and then debug the equipment. After debugging, soft capsule production can be carried out. If different soft capsule products need to be produced, the mold in the equipment needs to be replaced, and the parameters of the new mold need to be manually input again. Due to reasons such as operator negligence or omission, human errors may occur in the links of mold identification, parameter input, and verification, thus causing losses to production; in addition, the process flow formula parameters and operation parameters also need to be manually entered, and there are cases of wrong codes, affecting production efficiency and product quality. Based on this, the inventors adopted a machine recognition and input method to replace the traditional manual input of parameters, reducing the error probability and improving the accuracy.

[0038] Embodiment 1

[0039] See Figure 1 , the present invention provides a method for inputting mold parameters of a soft capsule production device, and the method includes the following steps:

[0040] S11. The parameter coding system receives the collected die parameter data and instructions, and generates a die coding label, which is fixed on the die or die box corresponding to the parameter source;

[0041] Among them, in step S11, the die parameter system collects die parameter data for the dies required in the soft capsule production process. The die parameters include the number of rows, columns, filling volume, etc. Then, the collected die parameters are input into the parameter coding system, and the parameter coding system generates the parameter coding for each die according to the instructions. The parameter coding system can be based on existing machine recognition coding software, such as one-dimensional code, two-dimensional code, or radio frequency identification software. The operator inputs the die parameters, such as the number of columns, rows, filling volume, etc. data, in the user interface of the coding software. When inputting the parameters, preliminary data verification is performed to ensure that the input data is within a reasonable range, and then the coding software is run to generate the parameter coding. The coding can be a bar code (one-dimensional code), two-dimensional code, RFID electronic tag, etc. The machine recognition coding software can also be integrated into the existing equipment production management system, and the specific coding method is selected through a display device such as a touch screen to generate the coding.

[0042] The die parameter coding generated by the parameter coding system is derived from the design parameters of each die and is a unique coding generated according to the production requirements, uniquely corresponding to the die, which is convenient for subsequent identification and processing. After the parameter coding is generated, it is made into a die coding label and physically set on the corresponding die or die box for subsequent automatic machine recognition. For example, for bar codes and two-dimensional codes, the bar code or two-dimensional code data can be printed on the die corresponding to the parameter source by means of etching engraving or laser printing. Of course, the bar code or two-dimensional code can also be printed out and pasted on the die box; for RFID (radio frequency identification) identification technology, the RFID electronic tag is generated by the parameter coding system, and the generated electronic tag is fixed on the die or die box.

[0043] The coding software can also be integrated into the existing soft capsule production equipment management system. When determining the die parameter coding scheme, the appropriate coding method is selected according to the parameters to be input, and the appropriate coding method is selected from the coding schemes such as one-dimensional code, two-dimensional code, RFID tag, etc. to generate the corresponding parameter coding, and then it is made into a physical coding label and attached to the die or die box.

[0044] In step S12, a die parameter database is created, and the corresponding relationship between the die parameter database and the die number is constructed. The die parameter database includes the collected die parameter data;

[0045] In this step, the collected die parameter data is stored in the memory of the production management system, a die parameter database is created, and an association is established between the die parameter database and the die number. The content of the die parameter database can be queried and retrieved through the die number, thereby preventing identification errors caused by damaged coding labels, etc., and can also be used for subsequent review. Operators can also directly access the system storage unit through a display device such as a touch screen, retrieve die parameters from the die parameter database, and display them on the display device.

[0046] Each die has a unique die number. When generating the die coding, the die number can be visually displayed on the die coding label, and the die coding label can be attached to the die or the die box. A unique corresponding relationship can also be established between the die number and the die coding. Through the die coding, it is associated with the die number, and the die number is associated with the die parameter database stored in the production management system. The die parameters in the die parameter database can be queried and retrieved by inputting the die number.

[0047] Of course, only examples are given in this embodiment, and the specific content of the die parameters is not limited. These parameters are not fixed either. Subsequently, according to the actual production situation, a database update instruction can also be received, and the die parameter database can be modified, deleted, or added according to the update instruction, so as to ensure the timeliness of the database information.

[0048] It should be noted that step S12 stores the die parameters in an electronic storage manner. This step can exist independently of step S11, and only the machine recognition method in step S11 is used to read the die coding information. Of course, the order of steps S11 and S12 can be interchanged, which does not affect the implementation effect of the present invention.

[0049] In step S13, after the die coding label is recognized by the coding recognition device, the generated coding information is transmitted to the operation controller, and the operation controller generates die parameters from the received coding information and displays them on the display device;

[0050] The coding recognition device can select existing or future possible machine recognition devices such as barcode scanners, scanners, industrial cameras, intelligent cameras, RFID readers, etc. according to the parameter source to recognize the die coding label. The scanned or read coding information is transmitted to the operation controller of the device through a wired or wireless communication protocol. The decoding process can be completed in the coding recognition device or in the operation controller. For the coding images collected by industrial cameras or intelligent cameras, the decoding usually needs to be completed in the operation controller, and the die parameters after decoding are displayed on a display device such as a touch screen for subsequent verification and confirmation.

[0051] Step S14: Verify the displayed mold parameters. If the displayed mold parameters are correct, proceed to the subsequent production preparation stage; if the displayed mold parameters are incorrect, modify the mold parameters on the display device.

[0052] In this step, the mold parameters displayed on the display device can be verified and error codes can be modified by means of manual verification; of course, machine verification methods can also be used. For example, the running controller receives a verification instruction, compares the mold parameters transmitted by the identification device with the mold parameters in the mold parameter database created in step S12. If the mold parameters are consistent, it indicates that the verification is successful and the next production preparation stage can be entered; if the mold parameters are inconsistent, a prompt message or an alarm message is displayed, and the correct parameters are input manually, or the data in the mold parameter database is directly called.

[0053] In the mold parameter entry method according to the embodiment of the present invention, the mold parameters are encoded and marked on the mold or the mold box, and the corresponding machine identification device is used to automatically obtain the mold parameters, and the decoded mold parameters are presented on the display device. After being compared and verified with the mold parameters stored in the mold parameter database or manually verified, the driving device operates precisely, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the mold parameter entry.

[0054] Embodiment 2

[0055] As Figure 2 shown, the present invention provides a method for entering the process flow formula parameters and operating parameters of a soft capsule device. On the basis of the previous embodiment, after automatically identifying and entering the mold parameters, it further includes: obtaining the process flow formula group parameters and operating parameters. The process is as follows:

[0056] S21: Create a process flow formula parameter library and an operating parameter library. Among them, the process flow formula parameter library contains various soft capsule product formulas and dosage data with known parameters, etc., and the operating parameter library contains parameter data such as humidity and rotation speed of the soft capsule production equipment during operation. Establish the corresponding relationship between the mold number and the process flow formula parameter library, and the corresponding relationship between the mold number and the operating parameter library;

[0057] S22: The encoded information generated after the mold coding label is identified by the coding identification device is transmitted to the running controller. The running controller queries the process flow formula library to obtain the process flow formula parameters of the product to be processed based on the mold number decoded from the received encoded information, queries the operating parameter library to obtain the operating parameters, and displays the obtained process flow formula parameters and operating parameters on the display device;

[0058] In step S21, the process flow recipe parameters and operating parameters can be sourced from the expert experience and data, operation experience and skills, and recipe data accumulated by the manufacturer during the production of various soft capsule products. The quantity of these parameters is a valuable inheritance of the enterprise's production. Previously, they were stored on paper or in the memory of the operators. By creating a process flow recipe parameter database and an operating parameter database, they are stored in the device storage unit. When the product to be produced is determined, the corresponding mold is determined, and thus the mold parameters are also determined. By retrieving the corresponding parameter data in the process flow recipe parameter database and the operating parameter database, the automatic entry of these parameter data is realized, avoiding human errors.

[0059] In this embodiment, the parameters in the database are only for illustrative purposes and do not limit the specific content. These parameters are not fixed either. Subsequently, according to the actual production situation, the database update instruction can also be received, and the database can be modified, deleted, or added according to the update instruction, so as to ensure the real-time nature of the database information.

[0060] Of course, the creation of the process flow recipe parameter library and the operating parameter library in step S21 can be completed simultaneously or during the intermediate stage while steps S11 and S12 are running, and there is no mandatory requirement for the sequence with steps S11 and S12.

[0061] In step S22, each mold number is unique. Since the corresponding relationship between the mold number and the process flow recipe parameters is recorded in the process flow recipe parameter library, the process flow recipe parameters corresponding to the mold number can be queried by the mold number, and the process flow recipe parameters corresponding to the mold number can be retrieved; similarly, the operating parameters for producing the relevant product can also be queried and retrieved from the operating parameter library by the mold number.

[0062] The method for automatically entering the process flow recipe parameters and operating parameters in the embodiment of the present invention, by establishing a process flow recipe parameter library and an operating parameter library, creating the association relationship between the mold number and the database, when the product to be produced is determined, selecting a suitable mold, automatically identifying the mold number, and then querying and retrieving the relevant production parameters and displaying them on the display device, reduces human errors and improves production efficiency.

[0063] Embodiment 3

[0064] Refer to Figure 3 , an embodiment of a soft capsule mold parameter entry device of the present invention is provided. The device includes a mold parameter coding module 10, a parameter storage module 20, a mold parameter identification module 30, and a mold parameter verification module 40, where: the mold parameter coding module 10 is used to receive the collected mold parameter data and instructions and generate a mold coding label;

[0065] The parameter storage module 20 is used to store die parameters. The die parameter database includes the collected die parameter data and constructs the corresponding relationship between the die parameter database and the die parameter coding;

[0066] Optionally, the parameter storage module 20 is also used to store the process flow recipes with known parameters, such as various soft capsule product recipes and dosage data; it is also used to store the operating parameters of the soft capsule production equipment, such as humidity, rotation speed and other parameter data.

[0067] The die parameter identification module 30 is used to identify the die coding label and transmit the generated coding information to the operation controller. The operation controller generates die parameters based on the received coding information and displays them on the display device;

[0068] The die parameter verification module 40 is used to verify the displayed die parameters. If the displayed die parameters are correct, it enters the subsequent production preparation link; if the displayed die parameters are incorrect, it modifies the die parameters on the display device.

[0069] For the input of die parameters, the present invention also provides a device including a processor and a memory storing computer program code. When the processor calls the computer program code, the following processing procedures are executed:

[0070] Receive the collected die parameter data and instructions, and generate a die coding label;

[0071] Receive the die parameter coding information transmitted after the die coding label is identified by the coding recognition device, and display the decoded die parameters on the display device;

[0072] Verify the displayed die parameters. If the displayed die parameters are correct, display the verification is successful; if the displayed die parameters are incorrect, send a prompt message.

[0073] Those skilled in the art can understand that the soft capsule production equipment parameter input device of the present invention can be stored in the memory and configured as an application program executed by the processor, and jointly complete the specified parameter input action through the cooperation of the program and the machine.

[0074] The soft capsule production equipment parameter input device of the embodiment of the present invention identifies the die coding by machine, automatically inputs the die parameters, retrieves the process flow recipe parameters and operating parameters corresponding to the die parameters according to the determined production product, and automatically displays these parameters on the display device for verification, reducing the errors of manual input and improving the production efficiency.

[0075] Those skilled in the art can understand that the various operations, methods, steps, measures, and solutions in the processes discussed in the present invention can be alternated, changed, combined, or deleted. Further, other steps, measures, and solutions in the various operations, methods, and processes discussed in the present invention can also be alternated, changed, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or deleted. Further, the steps, measures, and solutions in the prior art that are the same as those disclosed in the various operations, methods, and processes of the present invention can also be alternated, changed, rearranged, decomposed, combined, or deleted.

[0076] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention accordingly. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be equally included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for entering parameters of soft capsule production equipment, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The parameter coding system receives the collected mold parameter data and instructions and generates a mold coding label, which is fixed on the mold or mold box corresponding to the parameter source; The mold coding label generates coding information after being identified by the coding identification device and is transmitted to the operation controller. The operation controller generates mold parameters from the received coding information and displays them on the display device. Verify the displayed mold parameters. If the displayed mold parameters are correct, enter the subsequent production preparation stage; if the displayed mold parameters are incorrect, modify the mold parameters on the display device.

2. A method for inputting parameters of a soft capsule production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are also included: A mold parameter database is created, and a corresponding relationship between the mold parameter database and the mold number is constructed. The mold parameter database includes the collected mold parameter data.

3. A method for inputting parameters of a soft capsule production equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The following steps are also included: Create a process flow formula parameter library and an operation parameter library, wherein the process flow formula parameter library contains various soft capsule product formulas and dosage data with known parameters, and the operation parameter library contains parameter data such as humidity and number of revolutions of soft capsule production equipment, and establish a corresponding relationship between the mold number and the process flow formula parameter library and the operation parameter library; The coding information generated by the mold coding label after being identified by the coding identification device is transmitted to the operation controller. The operation controller obtains the mold number based on the mold number decoded by the received coding information, queries the process flow formula library to obtain the product process flow formula parameters, queries the operation parameter library to obtain the equipment operation parameters, and displays the obtained process flow formula parameters and operation parameters on the display device.

4. A method for inputting parameters of a soft capsule production equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: Retrieve the mold parameters in the mold parameter database and compare and verify them with the displayed mold parameters.

5. A method for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The correctness of the displayed mold parameters is verified manually.

6. A method for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mold coding label is identified and decoded by the coding recognition device and then transmitted to the operation controller.

7. A method for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coding information generated by the mold coding label after being identified by the coding identification device is transmitted to the operation controller, and the operation controller decodes the received coding information.

8. A device for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment, characterized in that: include: A mold parameter encoding module is used to receive the collected mold parameter data and instructions and generate a mold coding label; A parameter storage module is used to store a mold parameter database, wherein the mold parameter database includes collected mold parameter data and constructs a corresponding relationship between the mold parameter database and the mold parameter code; A mold parameter identification module is used to identify the mold coding label and transmit the coded information generated after the identification to the operation controller, and the operation controller generates mold parameters from the received coded information and displays them on the display device; The mold parameter verification module is used to verify the displayed mold parameters. If the displayed mold parameters are correct, the subsequent production preparation stage will be entered; if the displayed mold parameters are incorrect, the mold parameters on the display device will be modified.

9. A device for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The parameter storage module also stores the following parameters: Process formula parameters, including formula and dosage data of various soft capsule products with known parameters; Operating parameters, including humidity, speed and other parameter data of soft capsule production equipment.

10. A device for inputting parameters of soft capsule production equipment, characterized in that: The invention comprises a processor and a memory storing a computer program code, wherein when the processor calls the computer program code, the processor executes the following processing: Receive the collected mold parameter data and instructions and generate mold coding labels; The mold parameter encoding information transmitted after the mold encoding label is identified by the receiving encoding recognition device, and the decoded mold parameters are displayed on the display device; The displayed mold parameters are verified. If the displayed mold parameters are correct, the verification is successful. If the displayed mold parameters are incorrect, a prompt message is issued.

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