Textile machine system, management method and computer program product

Abstract

The present invention provides a textile machine system, a management method, and a computer program product capable of reducing the burden of a user on the setting of a textile machine. A textile machine system (100) is provided with a first textile machine (1), a second textile machine (2), and a management device (3). The first fiber machine and the second fiber machine are provided with a winding device for winding yarn to form a package. The management device is capable of communicating with the first textile machine and the second textile machine. The management device has a first input supply unit (F11), a first calculation unit (F12), a first output unit (F13), a second input supply unit (F21), a second calculation unit (F22), and a second output unit (F23). The input receiving unit receives input of yarn-related information. On the basis of the inputted yarn-related information, the calculation unit calculates setting information relating to yarn joining and / or yarn generation in the first textile machine and the second textile machine, said setting information corresponding to the yarn-related information. The output unit outputs setting information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a fiber machinery system for managing fiber machinery, a management method for managing fiber machinery, and a computer program product. Background Technology

[0002] Fiber machinery is known to spin yarn and wind the spun yarn to form a package. Furthermore, fiber machinery systems (e.g., see JP2017-92707A) are known to have such fiber machinery and a management device for managing the fiber machinery. In this system, the management device can provide the user with functions for managing the inspection schedule of the fiber machinery and for analyzing abnormalities occurring in the fiber machinery.

[0003] Traditional fiber machinery systems could perform functions such as schedule management and anomaly analysis, but they lacked the ability to configure the fiber machinery itself. Therefore, setting up the fiber machinery previously required users to research settings corresponding to the desired yarn conditions. Furthermore, the researched settings needed to be input into the fiber machinery to verify the quality of the yarn and packages produced by the machinery's operation, confirming whether the settings were optimal. This made optimal setting up the fiber machinery a burden for the user. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to reduce the burden on users in setting up fiber machinery.

[0005] The following describes several methods as means to solve the problem. These methods can be combined arbitrarily as needed.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention relates to a fiber machinery system comprising fiber machinery and a management device. The fiber machinery includes a winding device for winding yarn to form a package. The management device is capable of communicating with the fiber machinery. In the fiber machinery system, the management device includes an input unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit. The input unit inputs yarn association information related to the yarn. Based on the yarn association information input by the input unit, the calculation unit calculates setting information corresponding to the yarn association information and related to yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the fiber machinery. The output unit outputs the setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

[0007] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the management device calculates, through its computing unit, setting information related to yarn splicing and / or yarn generation within the fiber machinery, corresponding to yarn-related yarn association information. That is, by simply inputting the yarn association information, the management device calculates the corresponding, deemed appropriate setting information using a prescribed algorithm. This reduces the user's workload—requiring them to study appropriate settings for the fiber machinery without any prior information and then confirming the studied settings to determine the optimal settings in order to obtain the desired yarn quality and package—thus alleviating the user's burden regarding fiber machinery settings.

[0008] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the management device may also include a storage unit for storing performance setting information. Performance setting information is information related to the actual settings configured for the winding device in order to form a package. Therefore, performance setting information related to the actual settings configured for the fiber machinery can be collected. The collected performance setting information can be used as a reference, for example, when studying various information related to the fiber machinery.

[0009] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the storage unit can also store the yarn performance setting information in association with yarn image information representing the yarn's appearance. This allows for the management of information related to the yarn's appearance as set based on the performance setting information.

[0010] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the management device may also include a determination unit. This determination unit uses yarn image information associated with the same performance setting information to determine whether there are any yarn-related abnormalities. Thus, it is possible to determine whether any yarn-related abnormalities exist based on the appearance of the yarn as set according to the performance setting information.

[0011] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the output unit can also output setting information to the fiber machinery. This allows the setting information set by the management device to be applied to the fiber machinery.

[0012] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the fiber machinery may also include a splicing device for splicing yarns. In this case, the input unit may input at least one of the following as yarn association information: yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and fiber length. Furthermore, the calculation unit may calculate device specification information related to the specifications of the splicing device and / or splicing performance setting information related to the actual settings set by the splicing device, corresponding to the input yarn association information. The output unit may also output the device specification information and / or splicing performance setting information calculated by the calculation unit. Thus, it is possible to calculate and confirm the appropriate specifications of the splicing device and / or the actual settings set by the splicing device for a yarn having at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length.

[0013] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the device specification information and / or yarn splicing performance setting information may also include at least one of the following: information related to the type of splicing device, information related to the device structure of the splicing device, information related to the setting conditions of the splicing device, information related to the yarn strength, and information related to the yarn retention rate. Therefore, it is possible to calculate and confirm information corresponding to at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length, including information related to the type of splicing device, the device structure of the splicing device, the yarn strength, and the yarn retention rate.

[0014] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the fiber machinery may also include a spinning section that generates yarn from fiber bundles. In this case, the input section may input at least one of the following as yarn-related information: information related to the type of fiber bundle, information related to the yarn thickness, and information related to the yarn spinning speed. Furthermore, the calculation section may calculate yarn generation setting information corresponding to the input yarn-related information and related to yarn generation in the spinning section. The output section may also output the yarn generation setting information calculated by the calculation section.

[0015] Therefore, it is possible to calculate and confirm yarn generation setting information related to yarn generation in the spinning section, corresponding to at least one of the input information related to the type of fiber bundle, the thickness of the yarn, and the spinning speed of the yarn.

[0016] Another aspect of the present invention is a method for managing information related to fiber machinery having a winding device for forming a package from wound yarn. The management method comprises the following steps.

[0017] (a) Steps for inputting yarn association information related to yarn.

[0018] (b) The step of calculating setting information related to yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in fiber machinery, corresponding to the input yarn association information and the prescribed algorithm.

[0019] (c) The step of outputting the calculated setting information.

[0020] In the aforementioned management method, by simply inputting the yarn association information, the system can calculate appropriate setting information corresponding to the input yarn association information based on the input information and a prescribed algorithm. This reduces the workload for users who would otherwise have to research and confirm settings for fiber machinery to determine the optimal settings in order to obtain the desired quality of yarn and packaged yarn, thus alleviating the burden on users regarding fiber machinery settings.

[0021] Another aspect of the present invention is a computer program product comprising a computer program, wherein the computer program, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the above-described management method.

[0022] The effects of the invention

[0023] By simply inputting the yarn association information, the appropriate setting information can be calculated using a prescribed algorithm, thus reducing the burden on users in setting up fiber machinery. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a structural example of a fiber mechanical system.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the specific structure of the first fiber machinery.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the specific structure of the second fiber machinery.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a diagram showing the specific structure of the management device.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a flowchart representing the first management action.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a diagram representing an example of the first input interface.

[0030] Figure 7A This is a diagram representing an example of the first output interface.

[0031] Figure 7B This is a diagram representing an example of a second output interface.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a diagram representing an example of the first list display interface.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a second list display interface.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a flowchart representing the second management action.

[0035] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a second input interface. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 1. First Implementation Method

[0037] (1) Overview of fiber mechanical systems

[0038] The fiber machinery system 100 will now be described. The fiber machinery system 100 is a system comprising fiber machinery having a winding device for winding yarn to form a package, and a management device capable of communicating with the fiber machinery. The management device of the fiber machinery system 100 accepts input of yarn association information related to the yarn, calculates setting information corresponding to the input yarn association information and related to yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the fiber machinery based on the input yarn association information and a prescribed algorithm, and outputs the calculated setting information. Thus, in the fiber machinery system 100, the user does not need to repeatedly study the optimal settings for the fiber machinery and confirm whether appropriate yarn and packages can be generated through the studied settings, thereby reducing the user's burden regarding fiber machinery settings.

[0039] (2) Structure of fiber mechanical system

[0040] use Figure 1 A specific structural example of the fiber machinery system 100 will be described. Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a structural example of a fiber machinery system 100. The fiber machinery system 100 mainly includes a first fiber machine 1, a second fiber machine 2, and a management device 3. The first fiber machine 1 and the second fiber machine 2 are, for example, installed in a predetermined facility F such as a spinning mill. In the fiber machinery system 100, there may be multiple facilities F that house the first fiber machine 1 and / or the second fiber machine 2. Furthermore, among the facilities F, there may be facilities that only house the first fiber machine 1 or facilities that only house the second fiber machine 2.

[0041] The first fiber machinery 1 consists of a plurality of winding devices 11 ( Figure 2 The winding device is a device for winding yarn from a bobbin to form a package. In other words, the winding device is a device used to unwind yarn wound on a bobbin and wind it into a package. Furthermore, the first fiber machinery 1 can be installed in only one unit or in multiple units within the facility F.

[0042] The second fiber machinery 2 consists of a plurality of spinning devices 21 ( Figure 3 The spinning device 21 is a device that uses a swirling airflow to act on a fiber bundle to generate yarn and then winds the generated yarn to form a package. In other words, the spinning device 21 is a device for generating yarn from a fiber bundle and winding the generated yarn into a package. Thus, the package formation processes of the winding device 11 and the spinning device 21 are different. Furthermore, the second fiber machinery 2 can be provided in the facility F in a single unit or in multiple units.

[0043] Management device 3 is a computer system consisting of processing circuits such as CPU and GPU, storage devices, and various interfaces. Management device 3 can be, for example, a cloud server providing cloud services. Alternatively, management device 3 can also be a virtual computer system that implements the aforementioned hardware in software.

[0044] Management device 3 is connected to relay device 4 via network N (e.g., the Internet). Relay device 4 is located within facility F and connected to the first fiber optic machine 1 and the second fiber optic machine 2 within facility F. That is, management device 3 is connected to the first fiber optic machine 1 and the second fiber optic machine 2 via network N and relay device 4. Relay device 4 is a computer system consisting of a CPU, storage devices, various interfaces, etc.

[0045] The management device 3 uses an algorithm to calculate various settings for the first fiber machine 1 and the second fiber machine 2, thereby performing the function of calculating various settings for these fiber machines. Specifically, the management device 3 accepts input yarn association information related to the yarn in the first fiber machine 1 and the second fiber machine 2, and calculates various settings for the first fiber machine 1 and the second fiber machine 2 corresponding to the input yarn association information using the aforementioned algorithm.

[0046] The management device 3 acquires various information related to the first fiber machinery 1 and the second fiber machinery 2, and stores and manages the acquired information.

[0047] The fiber machinery system 100 has a first terminal 5. The first terminal 5 is a computer system composed of a CPU, GPU, and other computing circuits, storage devices (RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, etc.), and various interfaces. The first terminal 5 can be, for example, a personal computer, a tablet computer, or a portable terminal. The first terminal 5 is connected to the management device 3 via a network N. The primary user of the first terminal 5 is, for example, the administrator of the fiber machinery system 100. The first terminal 5 can access the management device 3, for example, by specifying its address (e.g., IP address) in a web browser. Furthermore, the first terminal 5 can also access the management device 3 through a dedicated application program (software).

[0048] Users of the first terminal 5 can use the first terminal 5 to access the management device 3 and view various information managed by the management device 3. Specifically, the first terminal 5 receives desired yarn association information from users, receives setting information about the first fiber machinery 1 and / or the second fiber machinery 2 corresponding to the input yarn association information from the management device 3, and displays the received setting information on a display device. Furthermore, users can use the first terminal 5 to view various information managed by the management device 3.

[0049] The fiber machinery system 100 has a second terminal 6. The second terminal 6 is a computer system composed of a CPU, GPU, and other computing circuits, storage devices (RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, etc.), and various interfaces. The second terminal 6 can be, for example, a personal computer, tablet computer, or portable terminal. The second terminal 6 is connected to the network within facility F and is connected to management device 3 via relay device 4 and network N. The second terminal 6 can be accessed by specifying the address (e.g., IP address) of management device 3 in a web browser. Furthermore, the second terminal 6 can also access management device 3 through a dedicated application (software). The primary users of the second terminal 6 are, for example, operators performing the first fiber machinery 1 and / or the second fiber machinery 2 in facility F. Users can use the second terminal 6 to view various information managed by management device 3.

[0050] (3) Specific structure of the first fiber machinery

[0051] The following uses Figure 2 The specific structure of the first fiber machinery 1 will be described. Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the specific structure of the first fiber machine 1. The first fiber machine 1 has a plurality of winding devices 11, doffing devices 13, and a machine body controller 15 arranged in parallel.

[0052] The winding device 11 winds the yarn Y1 unwound from the yarn supply bobbin B1 onto the winding tube B2 to form a package P1. The winding device 11 includes, from upstream to downstream of the movement of the yarn Y1, the yarn supply bobbin B1, the yarn unwinding auxiliary device 111, the tension applying device 112, the yarn splicing device 113, the yarn clearer 114, the lower yarn guide member 115, the upper yarn guide member 116, the traverse roller 117, and the cradle 118.

[0053] The yarn supply bobbin B1 supplies yarn Y1 for forming package P1. The yarn unwinding assist device 111 assists in the unwinding of yarn Y1 from the yarn supply bobbin B1 by causing a restricting member covering the core tube of the yarn supply bobbin B1 to descend in conjunction with the unwinding of yarn Y1. The tension applying device 112 applies a predetermined tension to the traveling yarn Y1.

[0054] When the yarn splicing device 113 detects a yarn defect and cuts the yarn Y1, or when a yarn break occurs during the unwinding of the yarn supply bobbin B1, the lower yarn on the side of the yarn supply bobbin B1 splices the upper yarn on the side of the package P1. For example, a mechanical splicing device or a splicing device utilizing fluids such as compressed air can be used as the splicing device 113.

[0055] The yarn clearer 114 detects the thickness and foreign matter of yarn Y1, and determines whether yarn Y1 has defects (abnormal parts such as yarn thickness, or foreign matter contained in the yarn) based on the detection results. The yarn clearer 114 can be, for example, an optical yarn clearer that detects the thickness of yarn Y1 based on the amount of light transmitted when light is irradiated onto yarn Y1, an optical yarn clearer that detects foreign matter in Y1 based on the amount of light reflected when light is irradiated onto yarn Y1, or an electrostatic capacitive yarn clearer that detects the thickness of yarn Y1 based on the electrostatic capacitance between electrodes when yarn Y1 passes between electrodes. Furthermore, a single yarn clearer may have multiple detection functions.

[0056] For example, when the yarn clearer 114 detects that the thickness of the measured yarn Y1 is above or below a specified thickness, it can determine that the yarn Y1 has a yarn defect. When the yarn Y1 is determined to have a yarn defect, the cutter provided in the yarn clearer 114 cuts off the part of the yarn Y1 where the yarn defect occurred.

[0057] When yarn Y1 breaks, the lower yarn guide member 115 (the guide member on the yarn supply side) captures the yarn Y1 (lower yarn) on the yarn supply bobbin B1 side and guides it to the yarn receiving device 113. A suction port is provided at the top of the lower yarn guide member 115, and a suction flow is generated at the suction port to attract and capture the lower yarn.

[0058] When yarn Y1 breaks, the upper yarn guiding member 116 (the guiding member on the package side) captures the yarn Y1 (upper yarn) on the package P1 side and guides it to the yarn splicing device 113. A suction nozzle is provided at the top of the upper yarn guiding member 116, which can generate a suction flow to attract and capture the upper yarn.

[0059] In the event of a yarn defect being detected and yarn Y1 being cut, or in the event of a breakage of yarn Y1, the lower yarn guide member 115 captures the yarn on the side of the yarn supply bobbin B1 and guides it to the yarn splicing device 113, while the upper yarn guide member 116 captures the yarn on the side of the package P1 and guides it to the yarn splicing device 113. The yarn splicing device 113 then splices the yarn Y1 guided by these guide members. After splicing by the yarn splicing device 113, the winding of yarn Y1 begins again.

[0060] The traverse roller 117 is a component that can rotate passively by contacting the circumferential surface of the winding tube B2 or the circumferential surface of the package P1. The traverse roller 117 is provided with a traverse groove for causing the yarn Y1 to traverse. When the traverse roller 117 rotates passively by the rotation of the winding tube B2 or the package P1, the traverse groove causes the yarn Y1 to traverse along the length direction of the winding tube B2 or the package P1.

[0061] The cradle 118 supports the winding tube B2 used to form the package P1 so that it can rotate about a predetermined axis and can be loaded and unloaded. The cradle 118 is rotatable about the rotation axis. Therefore, the cradle 118 can rotate about the rotation axis to absorb the increase in the diameter of the package P1 caused by the winding of the yarn Y1 onto the winding tube B2. A drive mechanism is provided in the cradle 118 to rotate about the rotation axis.

[0062] The arrangement order of the components of the winding device 11, from Figure 2 The order of the yarn from the lower side to the upper side is not limited to that of the yarn supply tube B1, yarn unwinding auxiliary device 111, tension applying device 112, yarn receiving device 113, yarn clearer 114, lower yarn guide component 115, upper yarn guide component 116, traverse roller 117, and cradle 118. For example, it can also be from... Figure 2 The arrangement order is as described above, with the top side facing the bottom side.

[0063] Returning to the description of the structure of the first fiber machinery 1. When the package P1 becomes a full roll in each winding device 11, the doffing device 13 moves to the winding device 11, recovers the full roll P1, and supplies an empty winding tube B2.

[0064] The machine controller 15 is a computer system consisting of a CPU, storage devices (RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, etc.), and various interfaces. The machine controller 15 has a display device 151 for displaying various information (e.g., a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc.) and an input device 152 for making various settings (e.g., a touch panel, keyboard, operation panel, etc.). Furthermore, the display device 151 and the input device 152 can also be implemented as a display device with a touch panel. In the first fiber machinery 1, the machine controller 15 is connected to and can communicate with the relay device 4.

[0065] The machine controller 15 is provided for each first fiber machine 1. The machine controller 15 manages the winding device 11 in the first fiber machine 1 that has the machine controller 15 set. Specifically, the machine controller 15 stores setting values ​​input by the user using the input device 152, etc., and sends these setting values ​​to the controller of each winding device 11. In addition, the machine controller 15 collects various information related to the winding device 11 from the controller of each winding device 11. For example, it collects information related to the generation of yarn defects in each winding device 11, information related to the generation of various events, etc. The machine controller 15 combines the information related to each winding device 11 and the information of the first fiber machine 1, and outputs it to the relay device 4 as information of a first fiber machine 1 (a base).

[0066] (4) Specific structure of the second fiber machinery

[0067] The following uses Figure 3 The specific structure of the second fiber machinery 2 will be described. Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the specific structure of the second fiber machine 2. The second fiber machine 2 has a plurality of spinning devices 21 arranged side by side and a machine body controller 23.

[0068] Spinning apparatus 21 is an apparatus for spinning fiber bundle T to generate textile yarn Y2, and winding the textile yarn Y2 to form package P2. Specifically, each spinning apparatus 21 has a drafting device 211, a spinning section 212, a yarn storage device 213, and a package forming device 214 from upstream to downstream of the yarn movement.

[0069] The drafting device 211 is installed in the frame FL of the spinning device 21. The drafting device 211 stretches the fiber bundle T supplied from the sliver box via the sliver guide to a predetermined width. The fiber bundle T stretched by the drafting device 211 is then supplied to the spinning section 212.

[0070] The spinning section 212 twists the fiber bundle T supplied from the drafting device 211 to generate textile yarn Y2. The spinning section 212 uses a swirling airflow to twist the fiber bundle T to generate textile yarn Y2.

[0071] The yarn storage device 213 is a roller component that can rotate around an axis and temporarily stores a certain amount of textile yarn Y2 wound on its outer circumference. By rotating the yarn storage device 213, in which the textile yarn Y2 is wound on its outer circumference, at a predetermined speed, the yarn storage device 213 can pull out the textile yarn Y2 from the spinning section 212 at a predetermined speed and convey it downstream.

[0072] The package forming apparatus 214 rotates the package P2 that is in contact with the winding drum, causing the textile yarn Y2 to move laterally and be wound around the package P2, thereby generating the package P2 of the textile yarn Y2.

[0073] In the spinning apparatus 21, a yarn clearer 215 is provided in the channel of the textile yarn Y2 between the spinning section 212 and the yarn storage device 213. The yarn clearer 215 detects the thickness and foreign matter of the textile yarn Y2, and determines whether there are yarn defects in the textile yarn Y2 based on the detection results. When the yarn clearer 215 determines that there are yarn defects in the textile yarn Y2, it stops the drive of the drafting device 211 or the spinning section 212, thereby cutting the textile yarn Y2.

[0074] Next, the yarn splicing device 217 splices the yarn end on the spinning section 212 side and the yarn end on the package P2 side. This removes yarn defects generated in the spinning yarn Y2 within the spinning device 21. After the splicing, the generation of the spinning yarn Y2 and its winding onto the package P2 begin again. Furthermore, the cutting of the spinning yarn Y2 can also be performed by installing a cutter in the spinning device 21.

[0075] The arrangement order of the components of the spinning device 21, from... Figure 3 The order of the yarn from top to bottom is not limited to the drafting device 211, spinning section 212, yarn storage device 213, and package forming device 214. For example, it can also be from the top to the bottom. Figure 3 The bottom to top arrangement is as described above.

[0076] The machine controller 23 is a computer system consisting of a CPU, storage devices (RAM, ROM, SSD, HDD, etc.), and various interfaces. The machine controller 23 also has a touch panel 231 for displaying various information and setting various parameters (for example, a display combining a thin display such as an LCD screen with a touch panel). In the second fiber machinery 2, the machine controller 23 is connected to and can communicate with the management device 3.

[0077] The machine controller 23 is provided for each second fiber machine 2. The machine controller 23 manages the spinning device 21 within the second fiber machine 2, which is configured with the machine controller 23. Specifically, the machine controller 23 stores setting values ​​input by the user using a touch panel 231, etc., and sends these setting values ​​to the controllers of each spinning device. Furthermore, the machine controller 23 collects various information related to the spinning device 21 from the controllers of each spinning device 21. For example, it collects information related to the generation of yarn defects in each spinning device 21, information related to the generation of various events, etc. The machine controller 23 combines the information related to each spinning device 21 and the information of the second fiber machine 2, and outputs it as information for one second fiber machine 2 (a base) to the relay device 4.

[0078] (5) Structure of the management device

[0079] The following uses Figure 4 The specific structure of the management device 3 will be described. Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the specific structure of the management device 3. The management device 3 includes an information processing unit 31 and a storage unit 33. The information processing unit 31 is part of the CPU, various interfaces, and storage device of the management device 3, and performs various information processing operations within the management device 3. The information processing unit 31 performs these various information processing operations by executing computer programs stored in the storage device (storage unit 33).

[0080] Storage unit 33 stores computer programs, various parameters, and various information. Storage unit 33 stores navigation program NP, first performance data D1, second performance data D2, and device specification information IN3.

[0081] The navigation program NP is a program that can be executed by the information processing unit 31. The navigation program NP, executed by the information processing unit 31, provides various functions to assist in the use of the fiber machinery system 100. The navigation program NP has a first setting unit F1, a second setting unit F2, and a determination unit F3. Furthermore, the navigation program NP may also include programs that perform functions other than those performed by the first setting unit F1, the second setting unit F2, and the determination unit F3.

[0082] Furthermore, the first setting unit F1, the second setting unit F2, and the determination unit F3 can be implemented by programs that are clearly separated within the navigation program NP, or a portion of their functions can be implemented by a shared program within the navigation program NP.

[0083] The first setting unit F1 assists in various settings within the first fiber machinery 1. Specifically, the first setting unit F1 outputs setting information related to yarn splicing in the first fiber machinery 1, corresponding to the yarn used in forming the package. That is, the first setting unit F1 outputs setting information related to yarn splicing that is considered most suitable for forming the package. The yarn splicing-related setting information output from the first setting unit F1 includes, for example, information related to the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 (device specification information IN3 described later) and / or information related to the actual settings performed by the yarn splicing device 113 (first performance setting information IN11 described later).

[0084] The first setting unit F1 includes a first input providing unit F11, a first calculation unit F12, and a first output unit F13. Furthermore, the first input providing unit F11, the first calculation unit F12, and the first output unit F13 can be implemented by programs that are clearly separated within the first setting unit F1, or a portion of their functions can be implemented by a common program within the first setting unit F1.

[0085] The first input providing unit F11 accepts input of first yarn association information related to the yarn used to form the package. The first yarn association information includes, for example, the type and variety of the yarn used to form the package, the yarn fineness (count), the twisting direction (e.g., right twist (S twist), left twist (Z twist)), and the yarn length (fiber length).

[0086] Furthermore, the first yarn association information may also include information related to subsequent processes of the yarn and yarn-related annotations. The first input providing unit F11 accepts input of the first yarn association information by displaying a prescribed user interface on the first terminal 5 or the second terminal 6.

[0087] The first calculation unit F12 calculates the setting information related to splicing in the first fiber machinery 1, corresponding to the first yarn association information (yarn type, variety, thickness, twist direction, length, etc.) input by the first input providing unit F11. This setting information (information related to the specifications of the splicing device 113 and / or information related to the actual settings performed by the splicing device 113) is then used. In other words, the first calculation unit F12 calculates the splicing-related setting information that is considered most suitable for yarns possessing the characteristics shown in the first yarn association information.

[0088] The setting information related to yarn splicing in the first fiber machinery 1 includes, for example, at least one of the following: information related to the type of splicing device 113, the device structure of the splicing device 113 (e.g., information related to the type of twisting nozzle (twist nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding rod, the type of untwisting tube, the type of cutter, etc.), information related to the setting conditions of the splicing device 113 (e.g., rod position, untwisting time, untwisting pressure, twisting time, twisting pressure, etc.), information related to yarn strength, information related to yarn retention rate (the ratio of the strength of the portion of the yarn without splicing to the strength of the portion with splicing when the strength is set to 100%), information related to yarn appearance, and information related to user evaluation. The yarn appearance-related information included in the setting information related to yarn splicing is, for example, information related to the splicing portion of the yarn when splicing has been performed. Based on this yarn appearance-related information, the splicing status of the yarn can be confirmed. In addition, information related to the appearance of the yarn can be set to information related to the state of the yarn other than the yarn splice.

[0089] The algorithm implemented by the first calculation unit F12, which calculates setting information related to yarn splicing based on the input first yarn association information, is an algorithm that calculates the corresponding setting information by using conditional branches of each piece of information included in the first yarn association information and a defined mathematical formula that is a function of each piece of information. Specifically, the algorithm selects the setting information of the yarn splicing device 113 that is considered optimal, for example, based on the condition that a specific piece of information in the first yarn association information is within a certain range. The type of branch conditions included in the algorithm can be determined by the user based on previous first performance data D1 (described later). In addition, the algorithm can be updated by the user based on the first performance data D1, etc.

[0090] In addition, the algorithm can also be configured as a machine learning model that takes the first yarn association information as input and outputs the corresponding setting information. The machine learning model can be, for example, various neural network models, transformers (including encoder parts), etc., to generate an AI model. This machine learning model can learn as needed, for example, using teacher data that takes the first yarn association information as input and the corresponding setting information as output.

[0091] As described above, the first calculation unit F12, which calculates the setting information corresponding to the first yarn association information, is stored in the storage unit 33 of the management device 3 and is executed by the management device 3. Thus, the user of the fiber machinery system 100 can obtain the setting information calculated by a unified and optimal algorithm.

[0092] The first output unit F13 outputs the setting information calculated by the first calculation unit F12 to an external device (e.g., the first terminal 5, the second terminal 6, and / or the body controller 15 of the first fiber machinery 1).

[0093] The second setting unit F2 assists in setting various parameters in the second fiber machine 2. Specifically, the second setting unit F2 outputs setting information related to yarn splicing in the second fiber machine 2 and setting information related to yarn generation in the second fiber machine 2, corresponding to the yarn generated in the second fiber machine 2. That is, the second setting unit F2 outputs setting information related to yarn splicing that is considered most suitable for use in the second fiber machine 2, and setting information considered most suitable for generating yarn for use in the second fiber machine 2. The setting information related to yarn splicing output from the second setting unit F2 is, for example, the setting information of the splicing device 217. The setting information related to yarn generation output from the second setting unit F2 is, for example, yarn generation setting information related to yarn generation in the spinning device 21 (drafting device 211, spinning section 212).

[0094] The second setting unit F2 has a second input providing unit F21, a second calculation unit F22, and a second output unit F23. Furthermore, the second input providing unit F21, the second calculation unit F22, and the second output unit F23 can be implemented by programs that are clearly separated within the second setting unit F2, or some functions can be implemented by programs that are shared within the second setting unit F2.

[0095] The second input providing unit F21 accepts input of second yarn association information related to the yarn generated in the second fiber machinery 2. This second yarn association information includes, for example, information related to the type of fiber bundle used in the spinning apparatus 21 for generating the yarn, the thickness of the generated yarn, the spinning speed of the generated yarn, and the splicing method of the generated yarn. The second input providing unit F21 accepts the input of the second yarn association information by displaying a predetermined user interface on the first terminal 5 or the second terminal 6.

[0096] The second calculation unit F22 calculates and uses the second yarn-related information input by the second input providing unit F21 (e.g., information related to the type of spinning device 21, the type of fiber bundle, the thickness of the yarn, the spinning speed, the yarn splicing method, etc.), the setting information related to splicing in the second fiber machine 2 (e.g., the setting information of the splicing device 217), and the setting information related to yarn generation in the second fiber machine 2 (e.g., yarn generation setting information related to yarn generation in the spinning device 21).

[0097] The setting information related to yarn splicing in the second fiber machinery 2 includes, for example, at least one of the following: information related to the type of yarn splicing device 217, the device structure of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., information related to the type of splicing nozzle (swirl nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding rod, the type of untwisting tube, the type of cutter, etc.), information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., rod position, untwisting time, untwisting pressure, twisting time, twisting pressure, etc.), information related to yarn strength, information related to yarn retention rate, information related to yarn appearance, and information related to user evaluation.

[0098] On the other hand, the setting information related to yarn generation in the second fiber machinery 2 (yarn generation setting information) includes, for example, at least one of the following: information related to the device structure of the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning section 212 (e.g., conditions related to the distance between the rollers of the drafting device 211, such as the spacing, and conditions related to the nozzles of the spinning section 212, such as the type of nozzles of the spinning section 212); spinning conditions in the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning section 212 (e.g., conditions related to the rotational speed of the rollers, such as the total draft ratio (TDR), main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), brake draft ratio (BDR), and feed ratio, such as the spinning speed, the spinning speed, and conditions related to the nozzles of the spinning section 212 (e.g., nozzle pressure, etc.); setting conditions related to the yarn splicing device 217; information related to the yarn strength; and information related to the yarn retention rate.

[0099] The draft ratio is the ratio of the circumferential speeds of the rollers in the drafting device 211. For example, the total draft ratio (TDR) is the ratio of the circumferential speed of the upstream roller to the downstream roller. The main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), and braking draft ratio (BDR) are the ratios of the circumferential speeds of one roller in a continuous arrangement to another. The yarn feed ratio is the ratio of the circumferential speed of the downstream roller in the drafting device 211 to the rollers in the yarn storage device 213.

[0100] The algorithm implemented by the second calculation unit F22, which calculates setting information related to yarn splicing and setting information related to yarn generation based on the input second yarn association information, is an algorithm that calculates the corresponding setting information by using conditional branches of each piece of information included in the second yarn association information and a defined mathematical expression that is a function of each piece of information. Specifically, the algorithm may be an algorithm that selects the setting information of the yarn splicing device 217 and the yarn generation setting information of the spinning device 21 (drafting device 211, spinning section 212) as considered optimal based on the condition that a specific piece of information in the second yarn association information is within a certain range, and / or substitutes the input second yarn association information into the mathematical expression to calculate the setting information. The branch conditions, mathematical expressions, and / or parameters in the mathematical expressions included in the algorithm can be determined by the user based on previous second performance data D2 (described later). In addition, the algorithm can be updated by the user based on the second performance data D2, etc.

[0101] Furthermore, the algorithm can also be configured as a machine learning model, such as a neural network, that takes the second yarn association information as input and outputs the corresponding setting information. This machine learning model can, for example, learn using teacher data that takes the second yarn association information as input and the corresponding setting information as output.

[0102] As described above, the second calculation unit F22, which calculates the setting information corresponding to the second yarn association information, is stored in the storage unit 33 of the management device 3 and is executed by the management device 3. Thus, the user of the fiber machinery system 100 can obtain the setting information calculated by a unified and optimal algorithm.

[0103] The second output unit F23 outputs the setting information calculated by the second calculation unit F22 to an external device (e.g., the first terminal 5, the second terminal 6, and / or the body controller 23 of the second fiber machinery 2).

[0104] The determination unit F3 uses the first yarn quality information IN12 (described later) associated with the first performance setting information IN11 (described later) and / or the second yarn quality information IN22 (described later) associated with the second performance setting information IN21 (described later) to determine whether there are any yarn-related abnormalities in the first fiber machine 1 and / or the second fiber machine 2. The yarn-related abnormalities determined by the determination unit F3 may be, for example, abnormalities in the appearance of the yarn. Alternatively, abnormalities related to yarn thickness, yarn strength, etc., may also be considered as determination objects.

[0105] The decision unit F3, for example, is a machine learning model such as a neural network that outputs a score related to the appearance of the yarn included in the yarn quality information when given yarn image information as input. This machine learning model can, for example, learn from teacher data that takes yarn image information as input and outputs a score related to the appearance of the yarn.

[0106] Furthermore, the determination unit F3 can also be implemented, for example, by performing image analysis processing on the yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn and calculating the score related to the appearance of the yarn included in the yarn image information.

[0107] Furthermore, the determination unit F3 determines that the yarn is normal if the score related to the yarn's appearance is greater than a predetermined threshold, and determines that the yarn is abnormal if the score related to the yarn's appearance is less than the predetermined threshold. If the determination unit F3 determines that the yarn is abnormal, it notifies the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 of the situation.

[0108] The first performance data D1 is data related to the operational performance of the first fiber machinery 1. The first performance data D1 includes first performance setting information IN11 and first yarn quality information IN12. The first performance setting information IN11 is the setting information actually set in the first fiber machinery 1 in the past. Specifically, the first performance setting information IN11 is the setting information actually set in the first fiber machinery 1 related to yarn splicing. That is, the first performance setting information IN11 is information related to the settings actually performed by the yarn splicing device 113.

[0109] The first performance setting information IN11 includes, for example, at least one of the following: information related to the type of yarn splicing device 113, the device structure of the yarn splicing device 113 (e.g., information related to the type of splicing nozzle (swirl nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding rod, the type of untwisting tube, the type of cutter, etc.), and information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113.

[0110] The first yarn quality information IN12 is associated with the first performance setting information IN11, and is information related to the quality of the yarn used when setting the first fiber machinery 1 through the first performance setting information IN11. The first yarn quality information IN12 includes, for example, first yarn strength information related to yarn strength, first retention rate information related to yarn retention rate, and first yarn image information as image data representing the appearance of the yarn. The first yarn image information is, for example, an image including the yarn splice portion. That is, an example of the yarn's appearance is the appearance of the yarn splice portion.

[0111] The second performance data D2 is data related to the operational performance in the second fiber machine 2. The second performance data D2 includes second performance setting information IN21 and second yarn quality information IN22. The second performance setting information IN21 is the setting information that was actually set in the second fiber machine 2 in the past. Specifically, the second performance setting information IN21 includes the setting information actually set in the second fiber machine 2 related to yarn splicing (the setting information actually set by the splicing device 217) and the setting information actually set in the second fiber machine 2 related to yarn generation (the yarn generation setting information actually set by the spinning device 21 related to yarn generation).

[0112] The second performance setting information IN21 includes at least one of the following information related to yarn splicing: information related to the structure of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., information related to the type of splicing nozzle (swirl nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding rod, the type of untwisting tube, the type of cutter, etc.); information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., rod position, untwisting time, untwisting pressure, twisting time, twisting pressure, etc.); information related to yarn strength; and information related to yarn retention rate.

[0113] On the other hand, the yarn generation-related information (yarn generation setting information) included in the second performance setting information IN21 includes, for example, information related to the device structure of the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning section 212 (e.g., conditions related to the distance between the rollers of the drafting device 211, such as the spacing, and conditions related to the nozzles of the spinning section 212, such as the type of nozzles of the spinning section 212), spinning conditions in the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning section 212 (e.g., conditions related to the rotational speed of the rollers, such as the total draft ratio (TDR), main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), brake draft ratio (BDR), and feed ratio, such as the spinning speed, spinning speed, and conditions related to the nozzles of the spinning section 212 (e.g., nozzle pressure), etc.), information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 217, information related to the yarn strength, and information related to the yarn retention rate.

[0114] The second yarn quality information IN22 is associated with the second performance setting information IN21, and is information related to the quality of the yarn generated when the second fiber machinery 2 is set through the second performance setting information IN21. The second yarn quality information IN22 includes, for example, second yarn strength information related to the strength of the yarn and second yarn image information as image data representing the appearance of the yarn.

[0115] The device specification information IN3 is information related to the specifications of various devices installed in the first fiber machine 1 and / or the second fiber machine 2. For example, the device specification information IN3 includes information related to the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 of the first fiber machine 1. Furthermore, the device specification information IN3 may also include information related to the specifications of the yarn splicing device 217 and / or the spinning device 21 (drafting device 211, spinning section 212) of the second fiber machine 2.

[0116] The device specification information IN3 may be, for example, the specification information of each device described in the instruction manual of the first fiber machine 1 and / or the second fiber machine 2, and / or data reprinted from the instruction manual of each device. That is, the device specification information IN3 stores information related to the recommended settings of various devices installed in the first fiber machine 1 and / or the second fiber machine 2.

[0117] The device specification information IN3 related to the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 of the first fiber machinery 1 includes information corresponding to the first performance setting information IN11 related to the setting information actually set for the yarn splicing device 113. Specifically, the device specification information IN3 related to the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 includes, for example, at least one of the following: information related to the type of the yarn splicing device 113, the device structure of the yarn splicing device 113 (e.g., information related to the type of splicing nozzle (swirl nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding rod, the type of untwisting tube, the type of cutter, etc.), information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113, information related to the yarn strength, information related to the yarn retention rate, information related to the yarn appearance, and information related to user evaluation.

[0118] (6) Actions of the fiber mechanical system

[0119] (6-1) Management of setting information in the first fiber machinery

[0120] The operation of the fiber machinery system 100 having the above-described structure will now be explained. First, the management operation related to the splicing of the first fiber machinery 1 (referred to as the first management operation) implemented by the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 of the fiber machinery system 100 executing the first setting unit F1 of the navigation program NP stored in the storage unit 33 will be explained.

[0121] The first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 access the management device 3, for example, through a web browser, and instruct the execution of the navigation program NP (e.g., specify the execution of the navigation program NP as a URL in the web browser), and instruct the execution of the first setting unit F1 in the executing navigation program NP (e.g., press the execution button of the first setting unit F1 in the GUI displayed by the navigation program NP), thereby starting the first management action.

[0122] The first management action described below includes: a setting calculation action, which calculates the settings related to the splicing of the first fiber machinery 1 (i.e., the settings of the splicing device 113); and a test action, which performs a splicing test under the setting conditions calculated by the setting calculation action. It is possible to perform only the setting calculation action, or both the setting calculation action and the test action.

[0123] In the following description, the first management action will be explained using the example of a user such as the manager of the fiber machinery system 100 using the first terminal 5 to perform setting calculation actions, and an operator of facility F using the second terminal 6 to perform test actions.

[0124] The first management action is in accordance with Figure 5 The flowchart shown is used to execute the procedure. Figure 5 This is a flowchart representing the first management action. Figure 5 In the flowchart shown, steps S11 to S14 correspond to setting calculation actions, and steps S15 to S16 correspond to experimental actions.

[0125] First, the setting calculation operation is performed. Specifically, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 of the first setting unit F1 instructs the first terminal 5 to accept the input of yarn-related information (first yarn association information) (step S11). Specifically, the information processing unit 31 executes the first input providing unit F11 of the first setting unit F1, for example, causing the display device of the first terminal 5 to display such as Figure 6 The first input interface GUI1 shown is used to receive input of information displayed on the first input interface GUI1 of the first terminal 5. Figure 6 This is a diagram representing an example of the first input interface, GUI1.

[0126] The first input interface GUI1 has a yarn type input field F101 for inputting yarn type, a yarn type input field F102 for inputting yarn variety, a yarn thickness input field F103 for inputting yarn count, a twist direction input field F104 for inputting yarn twist direction, and a fiber length input field F106 for inputting yarn length (fiber length). Figure 6The first input interface GUI1 shown also has a twist input field F105 for inputting the twist count, a post-processing input field F107 for inputting the yarn post-processing method, and an annotation input field F108 for inputting annotations. That is, the first yarn-related information that can be input through the first input interface GUI1 includes the yarn type, variety, thickness, twist direction, length, twist count, post-processing, and yarn-related annotations.

[0127] The first input interface GUI1 has: a specification information output button B11, which calculates and outputs device specification information IN3 corresponding to the first yarn association information input using the above-mentioned input field; and a performance data output button B12, which calculates and outputs first performance data D1 corresponding to the input first yarn association information.

[0128] Furthermore, when the actual data output button B12 of the first input interface GUI1 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 can also display the meaning of "the first actual data D1 is reference data, and it is preferable to register the device specification information IN3 in the selection list described later" on the first terminal 5.

[0129] When the first terminal 5, which displays the first input interface GUI1, inputs the first yarn association information and presses the specification information output button B11 or the performance data output button B12 of the first input interface GUI1, the information processing unit 31 executes the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1 and calculates the device specification information IN3 (when the specification information output button B11 is pressed) or the first performance data D1 (when the performance data output button B12 is pressed) corresponding to the input first yarn association information (step S12).

[0130] The information processing unit 31, which executes the first calculation unit F12 consisting of conditional branches, for example, executes a conditional branch on the information included in the first yarn association information, such as "if information a included in the first yarn association information satisfies condition b, output device specification information IN3 / first performance data D1 whose information c included in the yarn splicing information satisfies condition d", thereby determining the device specification information IN3 or the first performance data D1 corresponding to the first yarn association information based on the device specification information IN3 or the first performance data D1 stored in the storage unit 33.

[0131] On the other hand, the information processing unit 31, which executes the first calculation unit F12 composed of the machine learning model, takes the first yarn association information input in step S11 as input to the machine learning model and determines the device specification information IN3 or the first performance data D1 stored in the storage unit 33 that corresponds to the input first yarn association information.

[0132] After calculating the device specification information IN3 or the first performance data D1 corresponding to the first yarn association information, the information processing unit 31 outputs the device specification information IN3 or the first performance data D1 calculated in step S12 to the first terminal 5 (step S13).

[0133] Specifically, when the specification information output button B11 is pressed in the first input interface GUI1, the information processing unit 31 executes the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1, for example, causing the display device of the first terminal 5 to display such as Figure 7A The first output interface GUI2 shown displays the calculated device specification information IN3. Figure 7A This is a diagram of an example of the first output interface GUI2, which represents the display device specification information IN3.

[0134] On the other hand, when the performance data output button B12 is pressed in the first input interface GUI1, the information processing unit 31 executes the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1, for example, causing the display device of the first terminal 5 to display... Figure 7B The second output interface GUI3 shown displays the calculated first performance data D1. Figure 7B This is a diagram representing an example of the second output interface GUI3 that displays the first performance data D1.

[0135] Furthermore, the display formats of the first output interface GUI2 displaying the device specification information IN3 and the second output interface GUI3 displaying the first performance data D1 can be different. For example, as... Figure 7A and Figure 7B As shown, the fill color (e.g., purple) of the first column R11 of the first output interface GUI2 is different from the fill color (e.g., light green) of the first column R21 of the second output interface GUI3, which displays the first performance data D1. Therefore, it is visually easier to distinguish whether the output interface displays the device specification information IN3 or the interface displays the first performance data D1.

[0136] like Figure 7A As shown, the first output interface GUI2 displays multiple device specification information IN3s in table form. Specifically, each column (from the second column onwards) of the first output interface GUI2 displays one device specification information IN3. Additionally, each row of the first output interface GUI2 displays the information included in the device specification information IN3.

[0137] Specifically, the first output interface GUI2 has: a setting identification display line L201 displaying the set identification information; a type display line L202 displaying the type of the yarn splicing device 113; a nozzle type display line L203 displaying the type of the splicing nozzle of the yarn splicing device 113; a plate type display line L204 displaying the type of the front plate of the yarn splicing device 113; a rod type display line L205 displaying the type of the yarn holding rod of the yarn splicing device 113; a tube type display line L206 displaying the type of the untwisting tube; and a cutting type display line L206 displaying the type of the cutter. The following lines are displayed: L207 (displaying the type of breaker); L208 (displaying the average strength of the yarn); L209 (displaying the minimum strength of the yarn); L210 (displaying the rate of change of yarn strength); L211 (displaying the retention rate of the yarn); L212 (displaying the appearance of the yarn); L213 (displaying the mechanical settings of the yarn splicing device 113); and L214 (displaying the settings of the yarn splicing device 113 in the machine body controller 15).

[0138] That is, the device specification information IN3 that can be displayed by the first output interface GUI2 includes the type of yarn splicing device 113, the type of splicing nozzle of yarn splicing device 113, the type of front plate of yarn splicing device 113, the type of yarn holding rod of yarn splicing device 113, the type of untwisting tube, the type of cutter of yarn splicing device 113, the average strength of yarn, the minimum strength of yarn, the rate of change of yarn strength, the yarn retention rate, the appearance of yarn, the mechanical settings of yarn splicing device 113, and the settings of yarn splicing device 113 in machine body controller 15.

[0139] like Figure 7A As shown, in the first output interface GUI2 of the display device specification information IN3, information related to yarn strength, such as average yarn strength, minimum yarn strength, and yarn strength variation rate, as well as yarn retention rate and information related to yarn appearance, are displayed by "circle markers" and "triangle markers." A "circle marker" indicates that the yarn spliced ​​by the splicing device 113 has good characteristics. A "triangle marker" indicates that the yarn spliced ​​by the splicing device 113 has moderate characteristics. For example, when the average yarn strength is represented by a "circle marker," it means that the average strength of the spliced ​​yarn is high. On the other hand, when the average yarn strength is represented by a "triangle marker," it means that the average strength of the spliced ​​yarn is moderate.

[0140] like Figure 7AAs shown, a favorite button B21 is displayed in the setting recognition display row L201 of the first output interface GUI2. When the favorite button B21 is pressed, the device specification information IN3 displayed in the same column as the pressed favorite button B21 can be appended to the selection list LI described later. The selection list LI is a list of data used to record the device specification information IN3 and / or the first performance data D1. Furthermore, when the selected favorite button B21 is pressed again, the device specification information IN3 displayed in the same column as the pressed favorite button B21 can be deleted from the selection list LI.

[0141] Additionally, a detailed display button B22 is displayed on the mechanical setting display line L213 and the controller setting display line L214 of the first output interface GUI2. When the detailed display button B22 is pressed, the detailed mechanical settings of the yarn splicing device 113 and the detailed settings of the yarn splicing device 113 in the machine body controller 15 are displayed.

[0142] Furthermore, the first output interface GUI2 has an input interface display button B23 for re-displaying the aforementioned first input interface GUI1, and a performance data output button B24 for calculating and outputting the first performance data D1 corresponding to the first yarn-related information.

[0143] like Figure 7B As shown, the second output interface GUI3 has a similar structure to the first output interface GUI2 described above. Specifically, the second output interface GUI3 displays a plurality of first performance data D1 in tabular form. Each column (from the second column onwards) of the second output interface GUI3 displays one first performance data D1.

[0144] The second output interface GUI3 includes: a setting identification display line L301 displaying the set identification information; a type display line L302 displaying the type of the yarn splicing device 113; a nozzle type display line L303 displaying the type of the splicing nozzle of the yarn splicing device 113; a plate type display line L304 displaying the type of the front plate of the yarn splicing device 113; a rod type display line L305 displaying the type of the yarn holding rod of the yarn splicing device 113; a tube type display line L306 displaying the type of the untwisting tube; and a cutter type display line. The following display lines are listed: L307 (average strength of yarn), L308 (minimum strength of yarn), L309 (variation rate of yarn strength), L310 (retention rate of yarn), L311 (appearance of yarn), L312 (mechanical setting of yarn), L313 (mechanical setting of yarn splicing device 113), and L314 (controller setting of yarn splicing device 113 in machine body controller 15).

[0145] Specifically, in the rows other than the average intensity display row L308 to the appearance display row L312 of the first output interface GUI2, the first performance setting information IN11 of the first performance data D1 is displayed. On the other hand, the first yarn quality information IN12 containing the first performance data D1 is displayed in the average intensity display row L308 to the appearance display row L312 of the first output interface GUI2. In addition, the first yarn strength information of the first yarn quality information IN12 is displayed in the average intensity display row L308 to the retention rate display row L311, and the first yarn image information of the first yarn quality information IN12 is displayed in the appearance display row L312.

[0146] That is, the first performance data D1 that can be displayed by the first output interface GUI2 includes the type of yarn splicing device 113, the type of splicing nozzle of yarn splicing device 113, the type of front plate of yarn splicing device 113, the type of yarn holding rod of yarn splicing device 113, the type of untwisting tube, the type of cutter of yarn splicing device 113, the average strength of yarn, the minimum strength of yarn, the rate of change of yarn strength, the yarn retention rate, the appearance of yarn, the mechanical settings of yarn splicing device 113, and the settings of yarn splicing device 113 in machine controller 15.

[0147] like Figure 7B As shown, in the second output interface GUI3 displaying the first performance data D1, unlike the first output interface GUI2, information related to yarn strength, such as the average yarn strength, minimum yarn strength, and rate of change of yarn strength, as well as the yarn retention rate, are displayed as actual values. As described later, these values ​​are measured during a yarn splicing test conducted using the first performance setting information IN11 to set the splicing device 113, and are input into the first performance data D1. Furthermore, the above measurements can be performed manually by the operator or automatically in the first fiber machinery 1.

[0148] Furthermore, unlike the first output interface GUI2, the appearance display row L312 of the second output interface GUI3 displays a yarn image display button B31. When the yarn image display button B31 is pressed, the first yarn image information (i.e., associated with the first performance setting information IN11) included in the first performance data D1 is displayed in the same column as the pressed yarn image display button B31. Thus, the user can visually confirm the appearance of the yarn when the splicing device 113, set as shown in the first performance data D1, has actually spliced.

[0149] like Figure 7BAs shown, the settings identification display row L301 of the second output interface GUI3 displays a favorite button B32. When the favorite button B32 is pressed, the first performance data D1 displayed in the same column as the pressed favorite button B32 is appended to the selection list LI. Furthermore, when the selected favorite button B32 is pressed again, the first performance data D1 displayed in the same column as the pressed favorite button B32 is deleted from the selection list LI.

[0150] Furthermore, the second output interface GUI3 has: an input interface display button B33, which displays the first input interface GUI1 again; and a performance data output button B34, which calculates and outputs device specification information IN3 corresponding to the first yarn association information.

[0151] In addition, the detailed display button B22 can also be displayed in the mechanical setting display line L313 and the controller setting display line L314 of the second output interface GUI3, just like the first output interface GUI2.

[0152] Thus, in the fiber machinery system 100, by simply inputting the first yarn association information of the yarn, the management device 3 calculates the appropriate device specification information IN3 and the first performance data D1 corresponding to the input first yarn association information through the execution of the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1. Therefore, it is unnecessary to study the appropriate settings for the first fiber machinery 1 without any information in order to obtain the desired quality of yarn splicing. As a result, the burden on the user regarding the settings of the first fiber machinery 1 can be reduced.

[0153] Using the first terminal 5, the user adds the desired device specification information IN3 to the selection list LI by pressing the favorite button B21, which is the column of device specification information IN3 that the user wants to add to the selection list LI from the device specification information IN3 displayed on the first output interface GUI2. And / or, by pressing the favorite button B32, which is the column of first performance data D1 that the user wants to add to the selection list LI from the first performance data D1 displayed on the second output interface GUI3, the user adds the desired first performance data D1 to the selection list LI (step S14).

[0154] The information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 enables the display device of the first terminal 5 to display a selection list LI with device specification information IN3 and / or first performance data D1 added as described above. By viewing the selection list LI displayed on the first terminal 5, the user can confirm or compare the device specification information IN3 and / or first performance data D1 added to the selection list.

[0155] The information processing unit 31 can execute the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1, thereby causing the display device of the first terminal 5 to display, for example, such as Figure 8 The first list display interface GUI4 is shown, and the selection list LI is displayed on the first list display interface GUI4. Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the first list display interface GUI4.

[0156] The first list display interface GUI4 displays the device specification information IN3 and / or the first performance data D1 included in the selection list LI in tabular form. Each column (from the second column onwards) of the first list display interface GUI4 displays one piece of device specification information IN3 or one piece of first performance data D1. Additionally, each row of the first list display interface GUI4 displays the information included in the device specification information IN3 and / or the first performance data D1. Figure 8 In the example shown, the second column of the first list display interface GUI4 displays device specification information IN3 included in the selection list LI. On the other hand, the third and fourth columns of the first list display interface GUI4 display the first performance data D1 included in the selection list LI.

[0157] Specifically, the first list display interface GUI4 has: a setting identification display row L401, which displays the set identification information; a batch number display row L402, which displays the batch number; a device structure display row L403, which displays information related to the device structure of the yarn splicing device 113 (e.g., the type of yarn splicing device 113, the type of splicing nozzle of the yarn splicing device 113, the type of yarn holding rod of the yarn splicing device 113, the type of cutter, etc.); a setting condition display row L404, which displays information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113 (e.g., the setting conditions in the machine controller 15, the setting conditions of the machine, etc.); a strength range display row L405, which displays the strength range of the yarn; an appearance display row L406, which displays the appearance of the yarn; a measured strength display row L407, which displays the measured strength of the yarn; and an information type display row L408, which displays whether the information shown in each column is device specification information IN3 (specification) or first performance data D1 (data).

[0158] like Figure 8 As shown, the fill color (e.g., light green) of the setting identification display row L401 for the column (second column) displaying device specification information IN3 is different from the fill color (e.g., light blue) of the setting identification display row L401 for the columns (third and fourth columns) displaying first performance data D1. Therefore, based on the color of the setting identification display row L401, it is visually easier to identify whether the column displays device specification information IN3 or first performance data D1.

[0159] In addition, such as Figure 8 As shown, in the first list display interface GUI4, specific information is displayed in the device structure display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column displaying device specification information IN3 (the column displayed as "Specifications" in the information type display row L408). On the other hand, specific information is not displayed in the device structure display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column displaying first performance data D1 (the column displayed as "Data" in the information type display row L408). This means that the content of the information in the device structure display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column displaying first performance data D1 is the same as the content displayed in the device structure display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column displaying device specification information IN3; the content is omitted in the device structure display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column displaying first performance data D1. In other words, in Figure 8 In the example shown, the first actual data D1 obtained by splicing under the conditions shown in the device structure display row L403 of the display device specification information IN3 and the setting condition display row L404 is displayed.

[0160] Additionally, the intensity range display row L405 of the display device specification information IN3 shows an evaluation marked with a "circle" or "triangle," while the appearance display row L406 and the measured intensity display row L407 show a "-". This is because yarn quality information is not included in the device specification information IN3. On the other hand, the intensity range display row L405 and the measured intensity display row L407 of the column displaying the first performance data D1 including the first yarn quality information IN12 show specific values, and the appearance display row L406 shows a yarn image display button B41 for displaying the first yarn image information.

[0161] like Figure 8 As shown, the first list display interface GUI4 has a first list display button B42 for displaying the first list display interface GUI4, and a second list display interface GUI5 (described later) for displaying the second list display interface GUI5. Figure 9 The second list display button B43 and the input interface display button B44 that displays the first input interface GUI1 again.

[0162] In addition, such as Figure 8 As shown, when the first list display interface GUI4 is displayed in the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6, the first list display button B42 is displayed by filling in a specified color.

[0163] By executing steps S11 to S14 above, the setting calculation action in the first management action is performed. After performing the setting calculation action, the desired device specification information IN3 and / or first performance data D1 are added to the selection list LI, and then the test action in the first management action is performed. In the test action, the yarn splicing device 113 is set using the device specification information IN3 and / or the first performance data D1 included in the selection list LI, and a yarn splicing test is performed using the yarn splicing device 113 after setting this information. The test result of the yarn splicing test is recorded as the first performance data D1.

[0164] Specifically, firstly, the yarn splicing device 113 is set according to the device specification information IN3 present in the selection list LI, and a yarn splicing test (spinning test) is conducted based on the set yarn splicing device 113 (step S15). As a method for setting the device specification information IN3 of the yarn splicing device 113, for example, the following method is used: the second terminal 6 provided in the facility F displays the first list display interface GUI4 mentioned above, and the operator of the facility F using the second terminal 6 refers to the device specification information IN3 displayed in the first list display interface GUI4, and sets the yarn splicing device 113 by means of the machine body controller 15 of the first fiber machine 1 which is equipped with the yarn splicing device 113 for adjustment.

[0165] Furthermore, for example, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 sends the selection list LI to the machine controller 15 of the first fiber machine 1. Moreover, the device specification information IN3 existing in the received selection list LI can also be set in the yarn splicing device 113 by the operator of the facility F manually or by the machine controller 15 automatically.

[0166] After setting the device specification information IN3 to the yarn splicing device 113, the operator of facility F and / or the machine controller 15 causes the yarn splicing device 113 to perform yarn splicing.

[0167] After the splicing test described above, the characteristics of the yarn generated in the splicing test (e.g., yarn strength, etc.) are measured, and an image representing the appearance of the generated yarn (i.e., first yarn image information) is acquired. Then, for the device specification information IN3 of the splicing test, the measurement results of the measured yarn characteristics and the first yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn are registered as first yarn quality information IN12 of first performance data D1 (step S16).

[0168] Specifically, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1, for example, causing the display device of the second terminal 6 to display such as Figure 9The second list display interface GUI5 shown above displays the selection list LI. Similar to the first list display interface GUI4 described above, the second list display interface GUI5 displays the selection list LI in table format. Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the second list display interface GUI5.

[0169] like Figure 9 As shown, the second list display interface GUI5, like the first list display interface GUI4, has: a setting identification display line L501 displaying the set identification information; a batch number display line L502 displaying the batch number; a device structure display line L503 displaying information related to the device structure of the yarn splicing device 113; a setting condition display line L504 displaying information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113; a strength range display line L505 displaying the strength range of the yarn; a first list display button B55 displaying the first list display interface GUI4; a second list display button B56 displaying the second list display interface GUI5; and an input interface display button B57 displaying the first input interface GUI1 again.

[0170] like Figure 9 As shown, when a second list display interface GUI5 is displayed in the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6, the second list display button B56 is displayed by filling in a specified color.

[0171] Furthermore, the display formats of the first list display interface GUI4 and the second list display interface GUI5 can be different. For example, the fill color of the first column R31 in the first list display interface GUI4 can be different from the fill color of the first column R41 in the second list display interface GUI5. This makes it easier to visually identify which list display interface is being displayed.

[0172] In the second list display interface GUI5, when the operator of facility F uses the second terminal 6 to press the column displaying the device specification information IN3 (where the splicing test has been performed), Figure 9 In the example, when the selection button B51 of the setting identification display row L501 (the second column) is selected, the device specification information IN3 of the column with the selection button B51 is selected as the setting condition for registering the test results of the yarn splicing test (the characteristic values ​​of the obtained yarn, the first yarn image information). Therefore, the information related to the type of yarn splicing device 113, the device structure of the yarn splicing device 113, and the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113 in the selected device specification information IN3 is registered as the first performance setting information IN11 of the first performance data D1.

[0173] After pressing the selection button B51, which displays the setting identification display row L501 of the column showing device specification information IN3, the operator presses the edit button B52, thereby generating and displaying a new column in the second list display interface GUI5 for entering the first performance data D1. Figure 9 In the example shown, the third column is generated and displayed as a column for entering the first performance data D1.

[0174] like Figure 9 As shown, no information is displayed in the device structure display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column where the first performance data D1 is input (displayed). This means that the content of the information in the device structure display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column where the first performance data D1 is input (displayed) is the same as the content displayed in the device structure display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column where the device specification information IN3 selected as described above is displayed. The content is omitted in the device structure display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column where the first performance data D1 is input (displayed).

[0175] Additionally, by pressing the edit button B52, the intensity registration button B53 displayed in the measured intensity display row L506 of the newly generated column for inputting the first actual data D1 and the image registration button B54 displayed in the appearance display row L507 are enabled.

[0176] Subsequently, when the operator presses the validation strength registration button B53, an interface for inputting the measured value of the yarn strength is displayed on the second terminal 6. The operator uses the second terminal 6 displaying this interface to input the measured value of the yarn strength. When the measured value of the yarn strength is input, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1, calculates information related to the yarn strength (e.g., the yarn strength range, the average strength of the yarn, the rate of change of the yarn strength, etc.) and information related to the yarn retention rate based on the input measured value of the yarn strength, and registers the calculated information related to the yarn strength and the information related to the yarn retention rate as the first yarn quality information IN12 of the first performance data D1 (stored in the storage unit 33). In addition, the calculated yarn strength range is displayed in the strength range display row L505 of the newly generated column for inputting the first performance data D1.

[0177] When the operator presses the activated image registration button B54 and selects the first yarn image information to be registered, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 registers the first yarn image information selected by the operator as the first yarn quality information IN12 of the first performance data D1 (stored in the storage unit 33).

[0178] On the other hand, when the selection button B51 of the setting recognition display row L501 of the column that already displays the first performance data D1 is pressed, and then when the edit button B52 is pressed, the strength registration button B53 and the image registration button B54 of the column are activated, and various measured values ​​and first yarn image information are registered in the same way as above, thereby updating the first performance data D1 with the newly registered information.

[0179] By executing steps S15 to S16 above, the test action in the first management action is performed.

[0180] Furthermore, if the setting conditions for the yarn splicing device 113 in this first management operation are the same as those in a previous first management operation, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 can also associate and store the test results obtained through this first management operation as first yarn quality information IN12 with the first performance setting information IN11 of the first performance data D1 generated in the previous first management operation. Thus, it is possible to associate multiple first yarn quality information IN12 from different periods of the yarn splicing test with the same first performance setting information IN11.

[0181] For example, the determination unit F3 calculates a score related to the appearance of the yarn for each of the plurality of first yarn quality information IN12 included in the first performance data D1, thereby enabling it to grasp the temporal changes in the appearance of the yarn. Furthermore, if the score related to the appearance of the yarn in any of the plurality of first yarn image information falls below a predetermined threshold, the determination unit F3 determines that the yarn has an abnormality, thus easily identifying at what point the yarn abnormality occurred.

[0182] In this way, in the fiber machinery system 100, a splicing test can be performed on the device specification information IN3 calculated by the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1 and added to the selection list LI, and the setting information shown in the device specification information IN3 and the result of the splicing test can be registered as the first performance data D1. That is, the operator of facility F only needs to perform the splicing test on the device specification information IN3 that has been pre-selected as the optimal setting, and register the setting information of the device specification information IN3 and the result of the splicing test as the first performance data D1. As a result, the burden on the operator of the first fiber machinery 1 to perform various tests and register the test results can be reduced in the fiber machinery system 100.

[0183] (6-2) Management of setting information in the second fiber machinery

[0184] Next, the management operation (referred to as the second management operation) related to yarn splicing and yarn generation in the second fiber machinery 2, which is implemented by the second setting unit F2 of the navigation program NP stored in the storage unit 33 through the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 of the fiber machinery system 100, will be described.

[0185] The first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 access the management device 3, for example, through a web browser, and instruct the execution of the navigation program NP (for example, specify the execution of the navigation program NP as a URL in the web browser), and instruct the execution of the second setting unit F2 in the executing navigation program NP (for example, press the execution button of the second setting unit F2 in the GUI displayed by the navigation program NP), thereby starting the second management operation.

[0186] The second management action described below includes: a setting calculation action, which calculates settings related to the splicing and yarn generation of the second fiber machinery 2 (i.e., the settings of the splicing device 217 and the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning section 212); and a testing action, which performs tests on the splicing and yarn generation under the setting conditions calculated by the setting calculation action. It is possible to perform only the setting calculation action, or both the setting calculation action and the testing action.

[0187] In the following description, the second management action will be explained using the example of a user such as the manager of the fiber machinery system 100 using the first terminal 5 to perform a setting calculation action, and an operator of facility F using the second terminal 6 to perform a test action.

[0188] The second management action is in accordance with Figure 10 The flowchart shown is used to execute the procedure. Figure 10 This is a flowchart representing the second management action. Figure 10 In the flowchart shown, step S21 corresponds to the setting calculation action, and steps S22 to S24 correspond to the test action.

[0189] First, a setting calculation operation is performed. Specifically, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 of the second setting unit F2 instructs the first terminal 5 to accept the input of yarn-related information (second yarn association information) (step S21). As will be described later, in the second management operation, at the moment when the necessary information in the second yarn association information is input, information related to yarn splicing and information related to yarn generation (yarn generation setting information) are calculated.

[0190] Specifically, the information processing unit 31 executes the second input providing unit F21 of the second setting unit F2, for example, causing the display device of the first terminal 5 to display such as Figure 11The second input interface GUI6 shown is used to receive the second yarn association information as input to the second input interface GUI6 displayed on the first terminal 5. Figure 11 This is a diagram representing an example of the second input interface, GUI6.

[0191] The second input interface GUI6 includes: a device type input field F61, which inputs information related to the type of spinning device 21 of the second fiber machinery 2; a raw material information input field F62, which inputs information related to the fiber bundle T; an actual yarn thickness input field F63, which inputs information related to the actual yarn thickness; a spinning speed display field F64, which displays candidates for the spinning speed of the yarn in the spinning section 212; a yarn splicing setting display field F65, which displays setting conditions related to the yarn splicing device 217; a generation association information display field F66, which displays yarn generation setting information in the drafting device 211 and the spinning section 212; and a send button B61, which sends the setting conditions related to the yarn splicing device 217 displayed in the yarn splicing setting display field F65 and the yarn generation setting information displayed in the generation association information display field F66 to the machine controller 23 of the second fiber machinery 2.

[0192] In the second input interface GUI6, information (second yarn association information) is accepted in the device type input field F61, raw material information input field F62, actual yarn thickness input field F63, spinning speed display field F64, and yarn splicing setting display field F65. However, the input of the second yarn association information in these fields is performed sequentially in each field. Specifically, the second yarn association information is input as follows.

[0193] In the initial state where the second input interface GUI6 is displayed, the device type input field F61 is enabled for information input, while other fields are disabled. The user of the first terminal 5 first inputs the type of spinning device 21 into the device input field F611 of the enabled device type input field F61, and inputs the target yarn thickness into the target yarn thickness setting field F612. Then, when the next item button B613 of the device type input field F61 is pressed, the input information related to the type of spinning device 21 (type of spinning device 21, target yarn thickness) is determined as the second yarn association information.

[0194] When the "Next Item" button B613 of the device type input field F61 is pressed, the raw material type input field F621 of the raw material information input field F62 is activated. The user of the first terminal 5 inputs information related to the raw material of the fiber bundle T into the activated raw material type input field F621. When the "Next Item" button B622 of the raw material information input field F62 is pressed, the input information related to the raw material of the fiber bundle T is determined as the second yarn association information, and the raw material characteristic input field F623 is activated.

[0195] Subsequently, the user of the first terminal 5 inputs information related to the characteristics of the raw material (e.g., weight) into the activated raw material characteristic input field F623. When the next item button B624 of the raw material information input field F62 is pressed, the input information related to the characteristics of the raw material is determined as the second yarn association information.

[0196] In the stage where information related to the type of spinning device 21 and information related to fiber bundle T are determined as the second yarn association information, as described above, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to calculate the basic yarn generation setting information corresponding to the input second yarn association information. Afterwards, the calculated basic yarn generation setting information is displayed in the generation association information display bar F66.

[0197] The yarn generation setting information includes, for example, information related to the device structure of the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning section 212 (e.g., conditions related to the distance between the rollers of the drafting device 211, such as the spacing, and conditions related to the nozzles of the spinning section 212, such as the type of nozzles of the spinning section 212), and spinning conditions in the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning section 212 (e.g., conditions related to the rotational speed of the rollers, such as the total draft ratio (TDR), main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), brake draft ratio (BDR), and feed ratio, as well as spinning speed and conditions related to the nozzles of the spinning section 212 (e.g., nozzle pressure, etc.).

[0198] Among them, the "basic yarn generation setting information" is standard information calculated by the second calculation unit F22, which refers to information that can be adjusted by the second yarn association information input later.

[0199] The user of the first terminal 5 can also complete the input of the second yarn association information at this stage, press the send button B61 to send the basic yarn generation setting information to the machine controller 23 of the second fiber machine 2, and use the basic yarn generation setting information to conduct yarn generation (spinning) experiments.

[0200] When the next item button B624 of the raw material information input field F62 is pressed, the actual yarn thickness input field F63 is activated. The user of the first terminal 5 presses the thickness input button B631 of the actual yarn thickness input field F63 to activate the thickness input field F632 and input the actual yarn thickness. The actual yarn thickness input into this field is the measured value of the yarn thickness generated by the spinning device 21 using the basic yarn generation setting information.

[0201] After the actual yarn thickness is entered in the yarn thickness input field F632, when the total draft ratio adjustment button B633 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22. Based on the difference between the actual yarn thickness and the target yarn thickness set in the target yarn thickness setting field F612 of the device type input field F61, the total draft ratio (and related information) of the basic yarn generation setting information is adjusted. The total draft ratio of the generation-related information currently displayed in the generation-related information display field F66 is updated to the adjusted total draft ratio, and this update is also reflected in the generation-related information display field F66.

[0202] In addition, an interface for inputting other performance data is displayed on the first terminal 5, allowing users to input other measured data (e.g., yarn defect information, yarn loss, strength, rolling value, etc.). Based on the input measured data, the generation association information currently displayed in the generation association information display bar F66 is updated, and this update is also reflected in the generation association information display bar F66.

[0203] Before the total draft ratio adjustment button B633 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to calculate candidate spinning speeds for the yarn in the spinning unit 212. The calculated candidate spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display bar F64. A plurality of spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display bar F64. The user of the first terminal 5 can select the desired spinning speed from the plurality of spinning speeds.

[0204] When multiple spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display F64, pressing the scroll input button B641 of the spinning speed display F64 displays an interface for inputting actual data on the first terminal 5, allowing the input of scroll values. Scrollability is an indicator representing the binding strength of the woven yarn Y2 relative to the spinning speed. When information is input into the device type input field F61, a hypothetical value for scrollability is calculated based on the input information. Furthermore, the hypothetical value for scrollability corresponding to each spinning speed is displayed in the scroll display F642.

[0205] When the rolling performance is calculated for each spinning speed, a graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance is displayed in the graph display bar G643. The graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance can also display values ​​indicating good rolling performance. By displaying the graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance, the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance can be visually evaluated, making it easier to determine the spinning speed. Furthermore, as described above, when information is entered into the device type input field F61, an assumed value for rolling performance is calculated; therefore, a corresponding graph showing the relationship between the assumed value for spinning speed and rolling performance is displayed in the graph display bar G643.

[0206] On the other hand, when multiple spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display bar F64, when the strength determination button B644 of the spinning speed display bar F64 is pressed, an interface for inputting actual data is displayed on the first terminal 5, and the yarn strength (e.g., the tensile strength of the yarn) can be input using this interface.

[0207] Furthermore, similar to the rolling property, when information is entered into the device type input field F61, an assumed value for the yarn strength is calculated based on the entered information. Moreover, the assumed value for the yarn strength corresponding to each spinning speed is displayed in the strength display field F645. Additionally, a graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and the assumed value for strength is displayed in the graph display field G643.

[0208] The user reference on the first terminal 5 is the rolling speed and / or intensity displayed in the spinning speed display bar F64. The user performs the prescribed operation in the second input interface GUI6 to select the spinning speed that can generate the rolling speed and / or intensity of the yarn.

[0209] After selecting the spinning speed, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to change the spinning speed of the current yarn generation setting information to the selected spinning speed, as needed. Furthermore, along with this change, the information processing unit 31 adjusts other information included in the current yarn generation setting information as needed. In this way, the final yarn generation setting information is calculated.

[0210] After calculating the yarn generation setting information, the user of the first terminal 5 uses the yarn splicing method selection bar F651 of the yarn splicing setting display bar F65 to select information related to the yarn splicing method performed by the yarn splicing device 217. In this embodiment, there are multiple pieces of information related to the yarn splicing method, and there are preset setting conditions for the yarn splicing device 217 for each method. Therefore, in the yarn splicing setting display bar F65, the graph display bar G651 displays information related to the characteristics of the yarn when it is spliced ​​by each splicing method. Specifically, in the graph display bar G651, the graph displays the retention rate and strength variation rate of the spliced ​​yarn corresponding to each splicing method.

[0211] Users of the first terminal 5 can refer to the chart displayed in the chart display bar G651 and use the yarn splicing method selection bar F651 to select a method that can splice yarns with appropriate characteristics (retention rate, strength variation rate).

[0212] After selecting a yarn splicing method, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to calculate the setting conditions related to the yarn splicing device 217 corresponding to the selected yarn splicing method. The calculated setting conditions are displayed in the yarn splicing setting display bar F65. In this way, information related to the final yarn splicing is calculated.

[0213] Thus, in the fiber machinery system 100, by simply inputting the second yarn association information of the yarn, the management device 3 calculates appropriate splicing-related information and yarn generation setting information corresponding to the input second yarn association information through the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2. Therefore, in order to obtain the desired quality of yarn, package, and splicing section, it is not necessary to study the appropriate settings of the second fiber machinery 2 without any information. As a result, the burden on the user regarding the settings of the second fiber machinery 2 can be reduced.

[0214] Furthermore, the second input interface GUI6 operates by sequentially inputting the information included in the second yarn association information in a prescribed order. Additionally, when the minimum required information from the second yarn association information has been input, information related to yarn splicing and yarn generation settings are calculated and displayed on the second input interface GUI6. Thus, the user of the first terminal 5 is guided (navigated) to input various information in an appropriate order, and appropriate information related to yarn splicing and yarn generation settings are calculated without placing a heavy burden on the user.

[0215] By executing step S21 described above, the setting calculation action in the second management action is performed. After calculating the information related to yarn splicing and the yarn generation setting information by executing the setting calculation action, the test action in the second management action is performed. In the test action, the spinning device 21 is set using the calculated information related to yarn splicing and the yarn generation setting information, and the yarn generation and splicing tests are performed by the set spinning device 21. The test results are recorded as the second performance data D2.

[0216] Specifically, firstly, after calculating the information related to yarn splicing and the yarn generation setting information, when the send button B61 of the second input interface GUI6 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second output unit F23 of the second setting unit F2, and outputs the information related to yarn splicing and the yarn generation setting information calculated by the setting calculation action to the machine controller 23 of the second fiber machine 2 (step S22).

[0217] In addition, the batch number entered in the second input interface GUI6 can be the same, and the above setting calculation action can be performed multiple times. For the same batch number, information related to multiple yarn splicing and yarn generation setting information can be calculated, and the information related to multiple yarn splicing and yarn generation setting information marked with the same batch number can be sent to the machine controller 23 at once.

[0218] The machine controller 23, which receives information related to yarn splicing and yarn generation settings, automatically sets the yarn splicing device 217 using the received information related to yarn splicing, and automatically sets the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning unit 212 using the received yarn generation settings.

[0219] Next, using the spinning apparatus 21 configured as described above, a yarn generation and splicing test is performed (step S23). During the yarn generation and splicing test, the characteristics of the yarn generated in the test (e.g., yarn thickness, yarn strength, etc.) are measured, and an image representing the appearance of the generated yarn (i.e., second yarn image information) is obtained. Furthermore, the above measurements can be performed manually by the operator or automatically in the second fiber machinery 2.

[0220] After the above test is completed, the information related to the yarn splicing that was tested and the yarn generation setting information are registered (stored in storage unit 33) as the second performance setting information IN21 of the second performance data D2. In addition, the information related to the characteristics of the yarn (yarn thickness, yarn strength, etc.) and the second yarn image information obtained based on the second performance setting information IN21 are registered (stored in storage unit 33) as the second yarn quality information IN22 of the second performance data D2 (step S24).

[0221] By executing steps S22 to S24 above, the test action in the second management action is performed.

[0222] Furthermore, if the setting conditions set in this second management operation are the same as those set in a previous second management operation, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 will associate and store the test results obtained through this second management operation as second yarn quality information IN22 with the second performance setting information IN21 of the second performance data D2 generated in the previous second management operation. This allows for the association of multiple sets of second yarn quality information IN22 from different periods of the yarn splicing test with the same second performance setting information IN21.

[0223] For example, the determination unit F3 calculates a score related to the appearance of the yarn for each of the plurality of second yarn quality information IN22 included in the second performance data D2, thereby enabling the determination unit F3 to grasp the temporal changes in the appearance of the yarn. Furthermore, if the score related to the appearance of the yarn in any of the plurality of second yarn image information falls below a predetermined threshold, the determination unit F3 determines that the yarn has an abnormality, thus easily identifying at what point the yarn abnormality occurred.

[0224] In this way, in the fiber machinery system 100, the spinning device 21 can be set using the yarn splicing-related information and yarn association information calculated by the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2. The spinning device 21, once set, is used to perform splicing and yarn generation tests. The yarn splicing-related information and yarn association information set in the spinning device 21 (i.e., the second performance setting information IN21) and the test results (i.e., the second yarn quality information IN22) are then registered as second performance data D2. That is, the operator of facility F only needs to conduct tests under the pre-selected setting conditions as the optimal settings and register the setting conditions and test results as second performance data D2. As a result, the burden on the operator performing various tests on the second fiber machinery 2 and registering the test results is reduced in the fiber machinery system 100.

[0225] 2. Other implementation methods

[0226] The present invention has been described above as an embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In particular, the plurality of embodiments and variations described in this specification can be arbitrarily combined as needed.

[0227] (A) Figure 5 , Figure 10 The processing order and / or processing content of each process in the flowchart can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0228] (B) In the above embodiment, examples of information that can be managed by the navigation program NP include information related to yarn splicing and information related to yarn generation (yarn generation setting information). However, it is not limited to this; other information can also be managed using the navigation program NP.

[0229] For example, in the second fiber machinery 2, if an additive supply device is provided to supply additives to the spinning section 212, the time-varying changes in the pressure and remaining amount of the additive in the additive supply device can be measured and stored in the storage section 33 of the management device 3. The measured time-varying changes in the pressure and remaining amount of the additive can be displayed on the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 via the navigation program NP. This allows for confirmation of the time-varying changes in the pressure and remaining amount of the additive, enabling early detection of abnormalities in the additive supply device.

[0230] (C) For example, a navigation program NP can be used to store the replacement history of components constituting the first fiber machinery 1 and / or the second fiber machinery 2 in the storage unit 33 of the management device 3. Thus, for example, it is possible to compare the first performance data D1 and / or the second performance data D2 with the component replacement history to determine at what extent an anomaly occurred in yarn splicing or yarn generation after replacing a specific component. As a result, for example, it is possible to determine the accurate replacement period of the component and notify the user of the determined replacement period as needed.

[0231] (D) For example, a navigation program NP can be used to confirm the setting information for the first fiber machine 1 and / or the second fiber machine 2. When using the navigation program NP to confirm the setting information for the first fiber machine 1 and / or the second fiber machine 2, the relay device 4 can also be logged into using a one-time password via the second terminal 6 used by the user of facility F. That is, it can be configured so that the above functions can only be performed via the second terminal 6 logged into the relay device 4, and not via the first terminal 5 outside facility F.

[0232] Depending on the permissions, the settings of the first fiber machinery 1 and / or the second fiber machinery 2 can also be changed through the second terminal 6.

[0233] (E) In the above-described embodiments, the management device 3 is a cloud server, but is not limited thereto. The management device 3 can also be, for example, a host computer located in facility F. Furthermore, the body controller 15 of the first fiber machinery 1 and / or the body controller 23 of the second fiber machinery 2 can also have the functions of the management device 3 described above.

[0234] (F) The navigation program NP described above can also be stored in a terminal such as the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6, and can be executed by that terminal. In this case, the management device 3 stores and manages the device specification information IN3 and the performance data (first performance data D1, second performance data D2). In addition, the management device 3 can also notify the terminal storing the navigation program NP of the update of the navigation program NP.

[0235] (G) In the above embodiment, the first setting unit (first calculation unit F12) calculates the setting information related to yarn splicing in the first fiber machine 1, and the second setting unit (second calculation unit F22) calculates the setting information related to yarn splicing in the second fiber machine 2, but is not limited thereto. Since the setting information related to yarn splicing in the first fiber machine 1 and the information related to yarn splicing in the second fiber machine 2 include common information, they can also be calculated by a common calculation unit.

[0236] (H) In the above embodiments, the image data representing the appearance of the yarn is an image including the portion of the yarn splice, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may also be an image of the portion of the yarn other than the splice (that is, the normal yarn).

[0237] 3. Features of the Implementation Method

[0238] The above-described embodiments can also be described as follows.

[0239] (1) A fiber machinery system (e.g., fiber machinery system 100) includes fiber machinery (e.g., first fiber machinery 1, second fiber machinery 2) and a management device (e.g., management device 3). The fiber machinery includes a winding device (e.g., winding device 11, spinning device 21) for winding yarn to form a package. The management device is capable of communicating with the fiber machinery. In the fiber machinery system, the management device includes an input unit (e.g., first input providing unit F11, second input providing unit F21), a calculation unit (e.g., first calculation unit F12, second calculation unit F22), and an output unit (e.g., first output unit F13, second output unit F23). The input unit inputs yarn association information related to the yarn. The calculation unit calculates setting information corresponding to the yarn association information and related to the splicing and / or generation of yarn in the fiber machinery. The output unit outputs the setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

[0240] In the aforementioned fiber machinery system, the management device calculates, through its calculation unit, the setting information corresponding to the yarn association information related to the yarn and / or the yarn generation in the fiber machinery. That is, by simply inputting the yarn association information, the management device calculates the appropriate setting information corresponding to it using a prescribed algorithm. This reduces the user's workload—such as researching appropriate settings for the fiber machinery without any prior information and confirming the researched settings to determine the optimal settings in order to obtain the desired quality of yarn and package—thus alleviating the user's burden in setting up the fiber machinery.

[0241] (2) In the fiber machinery system described in (1) above, the management device may also have a storage unit (e.g., storage unit 33) for storing performance setting information (e.g., first performance setting information IN11, second performance setting information IN21). The performance setting information is information related to the settings actually set for the winding device in order to form a package. Thus, performance setting information related to the settings actually set for the fiber machinery can be collected. The collected performance setting information can be used as a reference, for example, when studying various information related to the fiber machinery.

[0242] (3) In the fiber machinery system described in (2) above, the storage unit may also store the performance setting information in association with yarn image information (e.g., first yarn image information, second yarn image information) representing the appearance of the yarn. Thus, information related to the appearance of the yarn set based on the performance setting information can be managed.

[0243] (4) In the fiber machinery system described in (3) above, the management device may also include a determination unit (e.g., determination unit F3). The determination unit uses yarn image information associated with the same performance setting information to determine whether there is any yarn-related abnormality. Thus, it is possible to determine whether there is any yarn-related abnormality based on the appearance of the yarn set according to the performance setting information.

[0244] (5) In any of the fiber machinery systems described in (1) to (4) above, the output unit may also output setting information to the fiber machinery (e.g., machine controller 15, 23). Thus, the setting information set by the management device can be set to the fiber machinery.

[0245] (6) In any of the fiber machinery systems described in (1) to (5) above, the fiber machinery may also include a splicing device for splicing yarns (e.g., splicing device 113). In this case, the input unit may input at least one of the yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length as yarn association information (e.g., first yarn association information). In addition, the calculation unit may calculate device specification information (e.g., device specification information IN3) related to the specifications of the splicing device and / or splicing performance setting information (e.g., first performance setting information IN11) related to the actual settings of the splicing device, corresponding to the input yarn association information. The output unit may also output the device specification information and / or splicing performance setting information calculated by the calculation unit. Thus, it is possible to calculate and confirm the specifications of the appropriate splicing device and / or the actual settings of the splicing device for a yarn having at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length.

[0246] (7) In the fiber machinery system described in (6) above, the device specification information and / or yarn splicing performance setting information may also include at least one of the following: information related to the type of splicing device, information related to the device structure of the splicing device, information related to the setting conditions of the splicing device, information related to the yarn strength, and information related to the yarn retention rate. Therefore, it is possible to calculate and confirm information corresponding to at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length, information related to the type of splicing device, the device structure of the splicing device, the yarn strength, and the yarn retention rate.

[0247] (8) In any of the fiber machinery systems described in (1) to (7) above, the fiber machinery may also include a spinning section (e.g., spinning section 212) that generates yarn from fiber bundles (e.g., fiber bundle T). In this case, the input section may input at least one of the following as yarn-related information (e.g., second yarn-related information): information related to the type of fiber bundle, information related to the thickness of the yarn, and information related to the spinning speed of the yarn. In addition, the calculation section may calculate yarn generation setting information related to the generation of yarn in the spinning section, corresponding to the input yarn-related information. The output section may also output the yarn generation setting information calculated by the calculation section.

[0248] Therefore, it is possible to calculate and confirm yarn generation setting information related to yarn generation in the spinning section, corresponding to at least one of the information related to the type of fiber bundle, the thickness of the yarn, and the spinning speed of the yarn.

[0249] (9) The management method is a method for managing information related to fiber machinery that has a winding device for forming packages from wound yarn. The management method has the following steps. (a) to (c) below do not limit the order of processing in the management method.

[0250] (a) Steps for inputting yarn association information related to yarn.

[0251] (b) The step of calculating setting information related to yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in fiber machinery, corresponding to the input yarn association information and the prescribed algorithm.

[0252] (c) The step of outputting the calculated setting information.

[0253] In the aforementioned management method, by simply inputting the yarn association information, the system can calculate appropriate setting information corresponding to the input yarn association information based on the input information and a prescribed algorithm. This reduces the workload for users who would otherwise have to research and confirm settings for fiber machinery to determine the optimal settings in order to obtain the desired quality of yarn and packaged yarn. Therefore, it alleviates the burden on users regarding the setting of fiber machinery.

[0254] Industrial availability

[0255] This invention can be widely applied to fiber machinery systems and management methods for managing fiber machinery.

Claims

1. A fiber mechanical system, wherein, have: Fiber machinery, having a winding device for winding yarn to form a package; and The management device is capable of communicating with fiber machinery. The management device has: Input section, for inputting yarn association information related to the yarn; The calculation unit calculates setting information corresponding to the yarn association information and related to yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the fiber machinery, based on the yarn association information input by the input unit. as well as The output unit outputs the setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

2. The fiber machinery system according to claim 1, wherein, The management device has a storage unit that stores performance setting information related to the actual settings set for the winding device in order to form the package.

3. The fiber machinery system according to claim 2, wherein, The storage unit stores the actual performance setting information in association with yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn.

4. The fiber machinery system according to claim 3, wherein, The management device has a determination unit that uses the yarn image information associated with the same performance setting information to determine whether there is any abnormality related to the yarn.

5. The fiber mechanical system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The output unit outputs the setting information to the fiber machinery.

6. The fiber machinery system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The fiber machinery has a splicing device for splicing the yarns. The input unit inputs at least one of the following as yarn association information: yarn type, count, twist direction, and fiber length. The calculation unit calculates device specification information related to the specifications of the yarn splicing device and / or yarn splicing performance setting information related to the actual settings set for the yarn splicing device, corresponding to the input yarn association information. The output unit outputs the device specification information and / or the yarn splicing performance setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

7. The fiber machinery system according to claim 6, wherein, The device specification information and / or the yarn splicing performance setting information include at least one of the following: information related to the type of the yarn splicing device, information related to the device structure of the yarn splicing device, information related to the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device, information related to the yarn strength, and information related to the yarn retention rate.

8. The fiber mechanical system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The fiber machinery has a spinning section that generates yarn from fiber bundles. The input unit inputs at least one of the following as yarn association information: information related to the type of fiber bundle, information related to the thickness of the yarn, information related to the spinning speed of the yarn, and information related to the splicing method of the yarn. The calculation unit calculates yarn generation setting information corresponding to the input yarn association information and related to the generation of the yarn in the spinning unit. The output unit outputs the yarn generation setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

9. A management method for managing information related to fiber machinery having a winding device for forming a package from wound yarn, wherein, have: The step of inputting yarn association information related to the yarn; The step of calculating setting information corresponding to the yarn association information and related to yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the fiber machinery based on the input yarn association information and the prescribed algorithm; as well as The step of outputting the calculated setting information.

10. A computer program product comprising a computer program, wherein, When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements the steps of the management method of claim 9.

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