Work unit management system, work unit management facility, work unit management procedures and program

Abstract

A work unit management system (10) manages a plurality of work units contained in a production unit that manufactures a product. The work unit management system (10) comprises: a data acquisition module (21) that acquires measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the plurality of work units contained in the production unit; a state determination system (22) that determines the states of the plurality of work units based on the measurement data; and a display (42) that shows a state determination result indicating at least one of the determined states of the plurality of work units.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a work unit management system, a work unit management institution, a work unit management procedure and a program. background

[0002] To date, a work unit management system or similar system is known that enables a manufacturing unit, which assembles components onto a base body, to maintain operational readiness by performing maintenance on a plurality of work units contained within the manufacturing unit, such as an assembly head and a component feeding device. Since the manufacturing unit includes various sensors, it is possible to check the status of the plurality of work units using these sensors. Therefore, the manufacturing unit must allow for a simple determination of which of the plurality of work units requires maintenance.

[0003] As an example of such a work unit management system or the like, patent literature (PTL) 1 discloses a manufacturing management device that displays equipment data and warning messages belonging to a manufacturing equipment. Cited literature (patent literature):

[0004] PTL 1 Japanese unpublished patent application no. 2018-124848 Summary of the invention Technical task:

[0005] However, the PTL 1 has the problem that the states of a multiple working units cannot be easily detected.

[0006] In light of the foregoing, the present disclosure provides a work unit management system and the like, which enables a user to easily ascertain the states of work units of a manufacturing unit. Solution to the problem:

[0007] A work unit management system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a work unit management system that manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product, wherein the work unit management system comprises: a data acquisition module that acquires measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; a state determination system that determines the states of the plurality of work units based on the measurement data; and a display that shows a state determination result indicating at least one state among the states of the plurality of work units that have been determined.

[0008] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a work unit management device is a work unit management device that manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by machining, wherein the work unit management device comprises: a sensing device that acquires measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; and a state determination device that determines the states of the plurality of work units based on the measurement data. The state determination system outputs a state determination result, indicating at least one state among the states of the plurality of work units that were determined, to a display.

[0009] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a work unit management procedure is a work unit management procedure for managing a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by machining, wherein the work unit management procedure comprises: acquiring measurement data obtained by measuring states of the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit by a acquiring module; determining the states of the plurality of work units based on the measurement data by a state determination system; and displaying a state determination result, which indicates at least one state among the states of the plurality of work units by means of a display.

[0010] Furthermore, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a program is a program that causes a computer to execute the work unit management procedure.

[0011] It should be noted that these general or specific aspects can be implemented using a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable recording medium, such as a Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM), or any combination of systems, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs, and recording media. The recording medium can be a non-transient recording medium. Advantageous effect of the invention:

[0012] The work unit management system and the like according to the present disclosure enable a user to easily record the states of work units of a manufacturing unit.

[0013] It should be noted that further advantages and effects according to one aspect of the present disclosure will become apparent from the description and the drawings. Such advantages and / or effects are provided by one or more embodiments and features described in the description and the drawings, but not all of them need to be provided to achieve one or more identical features. Brief description of the drawings: Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a work unit management system according to one embodiment. Fig. 2 is a block diagram representing a work unit management system in Fig. 1 illustrates. Fig. Figure 3 is a top view showing a manufacturing unit, which is a component assembly unit. Fig. Figure 4 is a diagram that represents a monitoring list of work units. Fig. Figure 5 is a diagram that represents a state list of work units. Fig. Figure 6 is a diagram representing a condition check screen that displays condition determination results. Fig. Figure 7 is a diagram showing a head check screen displaying condition determination results. Fig. Figure 8 is a diagram showing a nozzle check screen displaying condition assessment results. Fig. Figure 9 is a diagram showing a feed test screen displaying condition determination results. Description of the embodiments:

[0014] One embodiment is described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0015] It should be noted that the embodiment described below represents a general or specific example. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, the arrangement and connection of the components, steps, the processing sequence of the steps, etc., shown in the following embodiment are merely examples and are therefore not intended to limit the present disclosure. Furthermore, among the components of the following embodiment, those not mentioned in any of the independent claims are described as optional components. In addition, the drawings are schematic and not necessarily precise representations. In the drawings, identical components have the same reference numerals. Implementation: Configuration scheme: Work Unit Management System 10:

[0016] First, with reference to the Fig. 1 to 3 describe the production system 1, which includes a work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment.

[0017] Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram representing the work unit management system 10 according to the embodiment. Fig. 2 is a block diagram representing the work unit management system 10 in Fig. 1 represents. Fig. Figure 3 is a top view showing any manufacturing unit M3 to M7, which are component assembly units.

[0018] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 2, production system 1 is a production system for manufacturing a product. Examples of the product include food, a semiconductor, or an assembled base body, which is a base body 13 onto which components, etc., have been mounted. Production system 1 comprises a production line L and a work unit management system 10.

[0019] Production line L is a production line for manufacturing the product. For example, if the product is an assembled base body, production line L is a component assembly line for mounting components onto the base body 13. Production line L comprises a plurality of production units M1 to M9.

[0020] Each of the plurality of manufacturing units M1 to M9 is a production unit for manufacturing the product. The product is manufactured through several processes performed by the plurality of manufacturing units M1 to M9. For example, if the product is an assembled base body, manufacturing unit M1 is a loading device that feeds the base body 13 to production line L, and manufacturing unit M2 is a production unit that prints solder onto the base body 13. If the product is, for example, an assembled base body, each of the manufacturing units M3 to M7 is a component assembly unit that mounts a component onto the base body 13, manufacturing unit M8 is a reflow oven that melts the solder printed onto the base body 13, and manufacturing unit M9 is a loading unit that ejects the assembled base body from production line L.

[0021] It should be noted that manufacturing system 1, for example, may comprise a single manufacturing unit instead of multiple manufacturing units. Therefore, manufacturing units M1 to M9 are merely examples.

[0022] Each of the multiple manufacturing units M1 to M9 comprises a multiple of work units. The multiple of work units comprises different types of work units. For example, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, each work unit can be at least one of the following: an assembly head 18 that moves and mounts a component onto the base body 13, a nozzle 19a that holds a component, or a feeding unit 14a that feeds a component. Therefore, each of the manufacturing units M3 to M7 can simply comprise a plurality of work units. The nozzle 19a is an example of a holder.

[0023] Among the multiple manufacturing units M1 to M9, manufacturing units M3 to M7 have multiple areas E in which work is performed on a workpiece (work target). For example, each of the manufacturing units M3 to M7 has a function for mounting a component onto the base body 13 in multiple areas E. A base body conveying mechanism 12 is provided in the X-direction at the center of the base 11 in each of the manufacturing units M3 to M7. The base body conveying mechanism 12 conveys the base body 13, which is inserted from the upstream side, in the X-direction and positions and holds the base body 13 in a position where the assembly head 18 performs the component assembly. Furthermore, the base body conveying mechanism 12 conveys the base body 13, on which the component assembly is completed, to the downstream side. A component feeding device 14 is provided on both sides of the base body conveying mechanism 12.A Y-axis table 15, comprising a linear drive mechanism, is arranged at both ends of the top of the base 11 in the X-direction of the base 11. A support 17, also comprising a linear mechanism, is coupled to the Y-axis table 15 such that the support 17 can move in the Y-direction. The assembly head 18 is attached to the support 17 such that the assembly head 18 is movable in the X-direction. A plurality of nozzle units 19 are provided on the assembly head 18. The Y-axis table 15 and the support 17 form an assembly head movement mechanism that moves the assembly head 18 in the horizontal direction (the X-direction, the Y-direction). Using the nozzle 19a of the nozzle unit 19, the base body conveying mechanism and the assembly head 18 draw in and pick up a component from a component removal position of the feed unit 14a, which is attached to the component feed device 14.The base body conveying mechanism then performs the component assembly by moving the assembly head 18 to an assembly position on the base body 13, which is held by the base body conveying mechanism 12, and then assembling the component.

[0024] As in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the work unit management system 10 is a device that manages the maintenance of each of the plurality of production units M1 to M9. The work unit management system 10 monitors each of the plurality of production units M1 to M9 in real time, which operate automatically. For example, the work unit management system 10 monitors each of the plurality of production units M1 to M9 in real time by acquiring measurement data from each of the plurality of production units M1 to M9, obtained by measuring the condition of the production unit. The work unit management system 10 manages the maintenance of the production unit based on the acquired measurement data. It should be noted that, for example, the work unit management system 10 can manage the maintenance of at least one production unit from the plurality of production units M1 to M9 instead of all production units from the plurality of production units M1 to M9.

[0025] Production System 1 and Work Unit Management System 10 were described above.

[0026] Next, a functional configuration of the work unit management system 10 is described.

[0027] The work unit management system 10 comprises a processing unit 20, a memory 31, an input module 41, and a display 42. It should be noted that the work unit management system 10 can simply comprise the acquisition module 21 of the processing unit 20, the input module 41, and the display 42, and the other components are not strictly necessary.

[0028] For example, processing unit 20 is implemented as a processor and executes various processes.

[0029] In particular, the processing unit 20 comprises a data acquisition module 21, a status determination system 22, a computer 23, a forecasting module 24 and a transmission module 25.

[0030] Acquisition module 21 acquires measurement data from each of the plurality of production units M3 to M7, which is acquired by measuring the state of each of the plurality of work units contained in the production unit. That is, acquisition module 21 acquires: measurement data indicating the states of the plurality of work units contained in production unit M3; measurement data indicating the states of the plurality of work units contained in production unit M4; measurement data indicating the states of the plurality of work units contained in production unit M5; measurement data indicating the states of the plurality of work units contained in production unit M6; and measurement data indicating the states of the plurality of work units contained in production unit M7.Furthermore, the acquisition module can capture 21 measurement data indicating the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing unit M1, M2, M8, M9.

[0031] It should be noted that the acquisition module 21 can acquire measurement data indicating the states of multiple work units from at least one production unit among production units M3 to M7, instead of from all production units M3 to M7. Furthermore, the acquisition module 21 can acquire measurement data from at least one of the multiple work units. The measurement data could be, for example, an image captured by a camera or similar device, and / or a sensor reading or similar.

[0032] The measurement data are information that indicates the states of work units. For example, the measurement data indicating the states of the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3 include information indicating the state of each individual component or of multiple components that constitute the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3. In particular, the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3 include at least: information indicating a measurement value regarding the air flowing into the assembly head 18; information indicating a sliding load value of the slide 19b that moves the nozzle 19a; information indicating a measurement value regarding the air flowing in the nozzle 19a; information indicating an image of the tip of the nozzle 19a; and information regarding the component feeding accuracy of the component feeding device 14.Using the measurement data, the user can, for example, determine the wear condition, contamination condition, and alignment error of each or more work units contained in manufacturing unit M3. For example, each or more work units comprise an assembly head 18, a nozzle 19a, and a feed unit 14a. The same applies to: the measurement data indicating the conditions of the work units contained in manufacturing unit M4; the measurement data indicating the conditions of the work units contained in manufacturing unit M5; the measurement data indicating the conditions of the work units contained in manufacturing unit M6; and the measurement data indicating the conditions of the work units contained in manufacturing unit M7.The same can also apply to the measurement data that indicate the states of the work units contained in the manufacturing units M1, M2, M8, M9.

[0033] The condition monitoring system 22 determines the states of the plurality of work units contained in the plurality of production units M3 to M7, based on a plurality of measurement data acquired by the acquisition module 21. The states of the plurality of work units encompass various types of states. The condition monitoring system 22 determines the states of the plurality of work units and outputs a condition monitoring result indicating, for each of the plurality of work units, whether maintenance should be performed. That is, the condition monitoring system 22 determines the states of the work units contained in production unit M3 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M3 and outputs a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M3.Condition monitoring system 22 also determines the states of the work units contained in production unit M4 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M4, and outputs a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M4. Condition monitoring system 22 also determines the states of the work units contained in production unit M5 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M5, and outputs a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M5.Condition monitoring system 22 also determines the states of the work units contained in production unit M6 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M6, and outputs a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M6. Condition monitoring system 22 also determines the states of the work units contained in production unit M7 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M7, and outputs a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M7.

[0034] Additionally, the condition monitoring system 22 can determine the states of the work units contained in production unit M1 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M1 and output a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M1. The condition monitoring system 22 can also determine the states of the work units contained in production unit M2 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M2 and output a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M2.Condition monitoring system 22 can also determine the states of the work units contained in production unit M8 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M8 and output a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M8. Condition monitoring system 22 can also determine the states of the work units contained in production unit M9 based on the measurement data indicating the states of the work units contained in production unit M9 and output a condition monitoring result indicating whether maintenance should be performed on the work units contained in production unit M9.

[0035] The condition determination result indicates the states of a plurality of work units and includes at least one normal state, one anomalous state, one maintenance recommendation state, and one maintenance warning state. In the present embodiment, the condition determination result may further include an unmeasured state. For example, the normal state indicates that the work unit's condition is within normal specifications. The anomalous state indicates that the work unit's condition is outside of normal specifications. The maintenance recommendation state indicates that the work unit's condition is within normal specifications and is a state in which a maintenance threshold has been reached (hereinafter also referred to as a semi-normal state). The maintenance warning state indicates that the work unit's condition is within normal specifications and that a maintenance warning threshold has been reached.The unmeasured state indicates the initial state or a state in which a maintenance registration button of the work unit management system 10 is pressed.

[0036] For example, the condition determination system 22 determines the states of the work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3 based on the measurement data that indicate the states of the work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3, and outputs a condition determination result that indicates whether the work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3 have a part that needs to be serviced (whether maintenance should be performed).In particular, the condition determination system 22 determines, for example, the condition of dirt on the feed unit 14a contained in the manufacturing unit M3, based on the luminescence value of the feed unit 14a in a recorded image of an exposed tip of a pinion and a belt pocket position of the feed unit 14a contained in the manufacturing unit M3, and outputs a condition determination result indicating that maintenance should be performed on the feed unit 14a contained in the manufacturing unit M3 if the feed unit 14a contained in the manufacturing unit M3 is so heavily contaminated that cleaning is required.Furthermore, for example, the condition determination system 22 determines the sliding state of the nozzle 19a, which is contained in the manufacturing unit M3, based on a detection result from a pressure sensor used to detect the sliding state of the nozzle 19a, which is contained in the manufacturing unit M3, and outputs a condition determination result indicating that maintenance should be carried out on the nozzle 19a, which is a working unit of the manufacturing unit M3, if the sliding of the nozzle 19a, which is a working unit of the manufacturing unit M3, is made difficult to such an extent that the nozzle 19a needs to be cleaned.

[0037] For example, the condition monitoring system 22 determines in the same way for each of the work units contained in production unit M4, production unit M5, production unit M6, and production unit M7 whether the work unit contains a part requiring maintenance, and if the work unit contains a part requiring maintenance, the condition monitoring system 22 outputs a condition result indicating that maintenance should be performed on this part. The condition monitoring system 22 can also determine in the same way for each of the work units contained in production unit M1, M2, M8, and M9 whether the work unit contains a part requiring maintenance and output a corresponding condition result.

[0038] For example, the state determination system 22 stores the state determination result for each of the one or more work units contained in the production unit M3 in memory 31. Similarly, the state determination system 22 also stores the state determination result for each of the one or more work units contained in the production units M4, M5, M6, and M7 in memory 31. Likewise, the state determination system 22 can also store the state determination result for each of the work units contained in the production units M1, M2, M8, and M9 in memory 31.

[0039] Computer 23 calculates a maintenance interval period for performing maintenance based on a past maintenance date stored in memory 31. Computer 23 stores the calculated maintenance interval period in memory 31. The maintenance interval period is, for example, the operating time of a specific work unit of production unit M3, which is calculated by computer 23 for performing maintenance on that specific work unit of production unit M3.

[0040] In particular, the computer 23 receives from memory 31 a plurality of maintenance times at which maintenance was performed in the past for one or more work units (for example, the assembly head 18, the nozzle 19a, and the feed unit 14a) contained in the production unit M3. Based on this plurality of past maintenance times, the computer 23 calculates the maintenance interval time for each of the one or more work units contained in the production unit M3. It should be noted that the computer 23 can calculate the maintenance interval time for each of the one or more work units contained in the production unit M3 by increasing or decreasing a predetermined duration based on the predetermined duration and the obtained plurality of past maintenance execution times.

[0041] The computer 23 stores the calculated maintenance interval time for each of the one or more work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3 in a memory 31.

[0042] In the same way, computer 23 also calculates the maintenance interval time for each of the work units of production unit M4, production unit M5, production unit M6, and production unit M7 and stores the calculated maintenance interval times in memory 31. It should be noted that computer 23 can also calculate the maintenance interval time for each of the work units of production unit M1, production unit M2, production unit M8, and production unit M9 in the same way and store the calculated maintenance interval times in memory 31.

[0043] Additionally, computer 23 calculates a maintenance interval counter for performing maintenance based on the number of operations previously performed by a specific work unit of production unit M3, which are stored in memory 31. Computer 23 stores the calculated maintenance interval counter in memory 31. The maintenance interval counter is, for example, the number of operations to be performed by a specific work unit of production unit M3 and is calculated by computer 23 to determine when maintenance is to be performed on that specific work unit. For example, the maintenance interval counter is the number of operations performed by a specific work unit during a period (operating period) between a specific maintenance time and the next maintenance time selected from a plurality of maintenance times at which maintenance was performed in the past.

[0044] In particular, the computer 23 receives a plurality of past maintenance interval counts from memory 31 with respect to one or more work units (e.g., the assembly head 18, the nozzle 19a, and the feed unit 14a) contained in the production unit M3. For example, the computer 23 receives the maintenance interval count for each of a plurality of past operating periods from memory 31. Based on the received plurality of past maintenance interval counts, the computer 23 calculates the maintenance interval count for each of the one or more work units contained in the production unit M3.It should be noted that the computer 23 can calculate the maintenance interval count for each of one or more work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3 by increasing or decreasing a predefined count based on the predefined count and the recorded number of operations performed in each of a plurality of operating periods in the past.

[0045] The computer 23 stores the calculated maintenance interval number for each of the work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3 in a memory 31.

[0046] In the same way, computer 23 also calculates the number of maintenance intervals for each of the work units contained in production unit M4, production unit M5, production unit M6, and production unit M7, and stores the calculated maintenance interval counts in memory 31. It should be noted that computer 23 can also calculate the number of maintenance intervals for each of the work units contained in production unit M1, production unit M2, production unit M8, and production unit M9 in the same way and store the calculated maintenance interval counts in memory 31.

[0047] Additionally, the computer 23 calculates a variance for each of the plurality of maintenance interval periods and for each of the plurality of maintenance interval counts. In particular, for a given work unit of the production unit M3, the computer 23 calculates a variance for each of the plurality of maintenance dates and times at which maintenance was performed in the past, and a variance for each of the plurality of maintenance interval counts in the past.

[0048] Based on the calculation result, computer 23 outputs a maintenance date and time with a small deviation to display 42. Computer 23 stores the maintenance date and time with a small deviation in memory 31 as the predicted maintenance date and time for the given work unit of production unit M3.

[0049] For a given unit of work in each of the production units M4, M5, M6, and M7, the computer 23 calculates a deviation for each of a plurality of maintenance dates and times on which maintenance was performed in the past, and a deviation for each of the plurality of maintenance interval counts in the past, and outputs a maintenance date and time with a small deviation to the display 42. It should be noted that the computer 23 can also output a maintenance date and time with a small deviation to the display 42 for a given unit of work in each of the production units M1, M2, M8, and M9.

[0050] Similarly, computer 23 also stores the maintenance date and time, with a slight deviation, in memory 31 as the predicted maintenance date and time for the given unit of work for each of the production units M4, M5, M6, and M7. It should be noted that computer 23 can also store the maintenance date and time, with a slight deviation, in memory 31 as the predicted maintenance date and time for the given unit of work for each of the production units M1, M2, M8, and M9.

[0051] Based on the past maintenance interval of a specific work unit of production unit M3, stored in memory 31, forecasting module 24 predicts the next maintenance date and time. Furthermore, based on the number of past maintenance intervals for that specific work unit of production unit M3, stored in memory 31, forecasting module 24 predicts the second-next maintenance date and time. If maintenance is to be performed on multiple work units, forecasting module 24 predicts, for each of the multiple work units requiring maintenance, the next maintenance date and time based on the maintenance interval, and the second-next maintenance date and time based on the number of maintenance intervals.The forecasting module 24 stores in memory 31 the next maintenance date and the next maintenance time that were predicted for each of the one or more work units contained in the manufacturing unit M3.

[0052] Similarly, the forecasting module 24 also forecasts the next maintenance date and time, as well as the second-next maintenance date and time, for each of the work units contained in production unit M4, production unit M5, production unit M6, and production unit M7, and stores the forecasted next maintenance date and time, as well as the second-next maintenance date and time, in memory 31. It should be noted that the forecasting module 24 can also store the next maintenance date and time, as well as the second-next maintenance date and time, forecasted for each of the work units contained in production unit M1, production unit M2, production unit M8, and production unit M9, in memory 31.

[0053] The forecasting module 24 also stores in memory 31 a previously predicted maintenance date and maintenance time for a specific work unit of the production unit M3. Therefore, the forecasting module 24 can predict the next maintenance date and maintenance time, as well as the second-next maintenance date and maintenance time, for the specific work unit of the production unit M3, taking into account the previously predicted maintenance date and maintenance time.

[0054] Memory 31 stores various types of information, as described above. For example, memory 31 stores measurement data, the result of the condition assessment, previous maintenance execution times, the maintenance interval time, the number of maintenance intervals, the expected maintenance date and time, the date and time of the next maintenance, the date and time of the second-next maintenance, etc. For example, memory 31 is implemented as a data storage device or the like.

[0055] The transfer module 25 causes a transition between a first screen displayed by the display 42 and a second screen displayed by the display 42 that differs from the first screen. Specifically, when the input module 41 receives input from the user, the transfer module 25 causes the content displayed on the display 42 to transition from the first screen to the second screen or from the second screen to the first screen. The first screen can be referred to as the first image and the second screen as the second image.

[0056] Input module 41 receives input from the user. For example, input module 41 receives input from the user to define multiple maintenance dates and multiple maintenance deadlines. Input module 41 is implemented as a touch panel, push button, or similar device.

[0057] Display 42 shows a status determination result indicating the status of at least one work unit among the statuses of a plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing units M1 to M9. Display 42 is implemented, for example, as a liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescent display (EL display), or the like.

[0058] Display 42 can also show at least one of the condition determination results determined for different types of work units. Display 42 can also show a condition determination result for each of the multiple areas E in which work is performed on a workpiece of each of the multiple production units M1 to M9. Display 42 can also show: the first screen, which displays the condition determination result indicating a condition of at least one work unit contained within the plurality of work units; and a second screen, which displays condition determination results for all of the plurality of work units. Display 42 also displays at least the next maintenance date or time, or the second-next maintenance date and time.For example, display 42 shows at least one of the next maintenance dates and times, or the second-next maintenance date and time, for each of one or more work units. Display 42 also shows the next maintenance date and time with a small deviation, or the second-next maintenance date with a small deviation, based on a plurality of maintenance interval periods and a plurality of maintenance interval counts. Monitoring list of work units:

[0059] First, with reference to Fig. 4 a monitoring list is described with which the states of the majority of work units contained in production units M3 to M7 are determined by a state determination system 22.

[0060] Fig. Figure 4 is a diagram that represents a monitoring list of work units.

[0061] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the state determination system 22 determines the states of the majority of work units contained in the production units M3 to M7 within the production units M1 to M9, based on the monitoring list. The monitoring list includes: monitored units, which specify the assembly head 18, the nozzle 19a, and the feed unit 14a as monitoring targets and which are work units; monitored elements corresponding to the monitored units; and a description corresponding to the monitored elements. It should be noted that in Fig. 4 and the following drawings, the mounting head 18 can simply be referred to as the head.

[0062] For example, the state determination system 22 determines the state of each of the monitored units, which are the majority of the work units contained in the manufacturing units M3 to M7, based on the monitored units, the monitored elements and the description.

[0063] In particular, in Fig. Figure 4 shows the assembly head 18, the nozzle 19a, and the feed unit 14a as examples of the monitored units. If the monitored unit is the assembly head 18, the elements to be monitored are filter clogging and nozzle holder slippage. The description states that filter clogging is determined by measuring the flow rate of the assembly head 18 at a predetermined time during a component assembly operation performed by the assembly head 18. The description shows that nozzle holder slippage is determined by measuring the sliding load on the holder. If the monitored unit is the nozzle 19a, the elements to be monitored are nozzle clogging and the nozzle tip condition. The description shows that nozzle clogging is determined by measuring the flow rate of the nozzle 19a at a predetermined time during a component suction operation performed by the nozzle 19a.The description states that the nozzle tip condition is determined by capturing an image of the nozzle tip section at the time of measuring a change over time. If the monitored unit is the feeder unit 14a, the monitored element is the feeder's feed accuracy. The description states that the feeder unit's feed accuracy is determined by estimating the belt pocket position at the time a pinion completes one revolution.

[0064] In the manner described above, the state determination system 22 determines the states of the monitored units, i.e., the states of the majority of work units contained in the production units M3 to M7, and outputs the state determination results. The state determination system 22 outputs the state determination results to memory 31 for storage. The state determination system 22 also outputs the state determination results to display 42, which then displays the state determination results.

[0065] Next, with reference to Fig. 5 a status list for displaying the status determination results, which indicate the results of the determination of the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing units M3 to M7, as described by display 42.

[0066] Fig. Figure 5 is a diagram that represents a state list of work units.

[0067] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, display 42 shows a state determination result, indicating the state of at least one work unit among the states of a plurality of work units. That is, display 42 shows the state determination result determined by the state determination system 22. Display 42 shows the state determination result using different colors.

[0068] In particular, the condition list includes Fig. 5: the state of a work unit; display content that indicates the state of the work unit; a color that indicates the state of the work unit; and a description of the color that indicates the state of the work unit.

[0069] The state of a work unit, for example, includes a plurality of different states, such as the state "Not measured", the state "Normal", the state "Semi-normal", the state "Maintenance warning" and the state "Anomalous".

[0070] The display content includes, for example, a variety of different options such as "Not Measured," "Normal," "Semi-Normal," "Warning," and "Anomalous." The color includes, for example, a variety of colors such as solid, green (hatching with thin diagonal lines), yellow-green (hatching in a grid pattern), yellow (hatching with thick diagonal lines), and red (dotted hatching). Here, the "Normal" state is a condition in which no maintenance is required. The "Semi-Normal" state is a condition in which the time for performing maintenance has expired, but sufficient time remains in the schedule. The "Warning" state is a condition in which the second half of the time for performing maintenance has elapsed, but the impact on product quality is minor. The "Anomalous" state is a condition in which the impact on product quality is significant, and the work unit has been stopped.

[0071] For example, if the status and display content of a work unit is "Not Measured," the color is solid. As the color description indicates, solid color signifies an initial state or a state in which the maintenance registration button is pressed.

[0072] If the status and display content of a working unit are "Normal", the color is green. The color "green" means that the working unit's status is within normal specifications.

[0073] When the status and display content of a work unit are "semi-normal," the color is yellow-green. The color "yellow-green" indicates that the work unit's condition is within normal specifications and a maintenance threshold has been reached.

[0074] If the status of a work unit is "Maintenance Warning" and the display content is "Warning," the color is yellow. As the color description indicates, yellow means that the work unit's status is within normal specifications and a maintenance warning threshold has been reached.

[0075] If the state and display content of a working unit are "anomalous," the color is red. The color red means that the working unit's state is outside of normal specifications.

[0076] Note that in Fig. 5 etc. The states of the work units can be indicated by colors, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, the states of the work units can be indicated by symbols such as a circle, a triangle, and a square. Alternatively, the states of the work units can be indicated by letters such as A, B, and C. Screens displaying status determination results:

[0077] Next, with reference to the Fig. 6 to Fig. 9 a condition check screen, a head check screen, a nozzle check screen and a feed check screen are described, which show condition determination results obtained by determining the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing units M3 to M7.

[0078] Fig. Figure 6 is a diagram representing a condition check screen that displays condition determination results. Fig. Figure 7 is a diagram representing a head check screen that displays condition determination results. Fig. Figure 8 is a diagram representing a nozzle check screen displaying condition assessment results. Fig. Figure 9 is a diagram representing a feed test screen that displays condition determination results.

[0079] For example, the display shows 42, as in Fig. Figure 6 shows a condition check screen (or condition check image) from which condition determination results from work units have been extracted. The condition check screen displays a plurality of tabs (or icons). One of the plurality of tabs includes a "Maintenance Condition Check" item to perform maintenance on one or more work units. The "Maintenance Condition Check" condition check screen displays a condition determination result for each of the multiple areas E. As an example, the condition check screen in Fig. 6. A status determination result for each of the two areas, namely "Front" and "Back". As an example, the determination result shows "Target Unit", which indicates a unit of work, and "Status", which corresponds to "Target Unit". As an example, "Target Unit" shows a "16-Nozzle Head" symbol, a "Nozzle" symbol, and a "Feed" symbol for each of the two areas. For example, "Status" for "Front" shows a yellow-green symbol for "Semi-Normal" for the "16-Nozzle Head" symbol, a yellow symbol for "Warning" for the "Nozzle" symbol, and a red symbol for "Anomaly" for the "Feed" symbol. For example, "Status" for "Back" shows a simple "-" symbol for the "16-Nozzle Head" symbol, a yellow symbol for "Warning" for the "Nozzle" symbol, and a red symbol for "Anomaly" for the "Feed" symbol.

[0080] The status check screen displays colored icons indicating the status of multiple work units. For example, for "16-nozzle head," an icon in a color corresponding to nozzle 19a, which is in the worst condition among the 16 nozzles 19a, is displayed.

[0081] For example, if the user selects "16-nozzle head" on "front" in the Fig. If the status check screen shown in 7 is selected, display 42 shows a head check screen (head check image) which is in Fig. Figure 7 is shown. Display 42 can, for example, switch between the first screen and the second screen. That is, display 42 can switch between the one shown in Fig. 6 status check screen shown and the one in Fig. Switch to the head check screen shown in section 7.

[0082] If the status check screen is an example of the first screen, then the header check screen is an example of the second screen. If the header check screen is an example of the first screen, then the status check screen is an example of the second screen.

[0083] The head check screen displays colored symbols indicating the status of multiple nozzles 19a as working units. The head check screen also displays "POS **" symbols indicating the positions of multiple nozzles 19a. "**" represents any number. For example, in Fig. Seven symbols “POS1” to “POS16” are shown, indicating the positions of 16 nozzles 19a, as well as symbols located next to the symbols “POS1” to “POS16” that indicate the states of the nozzles 19a by means of colors.

[0084] Furthermore, the head inspection screen displays symbols indicating filter clogging and holder displacement as specific conditions for the majority of nozzles 19a. The head inspection screen is displayed in such a way that the user can identify the positions of the nozzles 19a where filter clogging and holder displacement have occurred among the majority of nozzles 19a.

[0085] For example, the head check screen shows in Fig. 7 symbols which, based on their color, indicate the condition of the nozzles 19a at positions POS1 to POS16 with regard to a filter blockage.

[0086] For example, if the user next selects "nozzle" under "back" on the in Fig. If the status check screen shown in 6 is selected, display 42 shows the information in Fig. The nozzle test screen (nozzle test image) shown in section 8 is displayed. Display 42 can be set to the screen shown in the image. Fig. 6 status check screen shown and the one in Fig. Switch between the nozzle check screens shown in Figure 8. If the status check screen is an example of the first screen, the nozzle check screen is an example of the second screen. If the nozzle check screen is an example of the first screen, the status check screen is an example of the second screen.

[0087] The nozzle check screen displays colored icons indicating the status of most nozzles 19a as working units. The nozzle check screen also displays "F**" icons indicating the changeover positions of most nozzles 19a. For example, in Fig. Eight symbols “F11” to “F18” and “F21” to “F28” are shown, indicating the change positions of the nozzles 19a, as well as symbols located next to the symbols “F11” to “F18” and “F21” to “F28”, which indicate the states of the nozzles 19a by means of colors.

[0088] Furthermore, the nozzle check screen displays symbols indicating the blockage status of the nozzles and the condition of the nozzle tips as specific states for the plurality of nozzles 19a. The nozzle check screen is displayed in such a way that the user can identify the blockage status and the condition of the nozzle tips of each of the plurality of nozzles 19a, as well as the positions of the plurality of nozzles 19a.

[0089] For example, the nozzle check screen in Fig. 8 symbols, which color-code the condition of the nozzles 19a at positions F11 to F18 and F21 to F28 with regard to a nozzle blockage.

[0090] For example, if the user next selects "Feed" on "Front" on the in Fig. If the status check screen shown in 6 is selected, display 42 shows the information in Fig. The feed test screen (feed test image) shown in 9 is displayed. Display 42 can be set to the screen shown in Fig. 6 shown condition check screen and the one in Fig. Switch between the feed check screens shown in Figure 9. If the condition check screen is an example of the first screen, the feed check screen is an example of the second screen. If the feed check screen is an example of the first screen, the condition check screen is an example of the second screen.

[0091] The feeder check screen displays colored icons indicating the status of most feeders 14a as work units. The feeder check screen also displays numerical icons indicating the status of most feeders 14a. For example, Fig. 9 numerical symbols represent 17 feeds 14a, as well as symbols located next to the numerical symbols that indicate the status of the feeds 14a by color.

[0092] Furthermore, the feed check screen displays symbols indicating the feeding accuracy of the components as specific states of the plurality of feeders 14a. The feed check screen is displayed in such a way that the user can identify the feeding accuracy of the components of each of the plurality of feeders.

[0093] For example, the feed test screen shows in Fig. 9 symbols, which use colors to indicate the feeding accuracy of the components of each of the plurality of feeders 14a.

[0094] As described above, in the present embodiment, the states of the working units in each of the several areas E, i.e., the state of each of the one or more components contained in the working units, are displayed, as in the Fig.The condition check screen shown in Figure 6 allows the user to easily identify the condition of work units that require maintenance. Since the condition check screen displays the condition of the component in the worst state, the user can also easily identify any component requiring maintenance.

[0095] When the user selects the "16-nozzle head" symbol via the input receiver 41, which is a work unit listed as a "target unit" on the condition check screen, the transmission module 25 causes a transition from the condition check screen to the head check screen, and the display 42 then shows the head check screen. Accordingly, the user can, for example, retrieve the status of the mounted heads 18, which are work units, and the maintenance times of the mounted heads 18 from the head check screen.

[0096] When the user selects the "nozzle" symbol via input receiver 41, which is a work unit listed as a "target unit" on the status check screen, the transmission module 25 transitions from the status check screen to the nozzle check screen, and the display 42 then shows the nozzle check screen. Accordingly, the user can, for example, record the status of nozzles 19a, which are work units, and the maintenance times of nozzles 19a on the nozzle check screen.

[0097] When the user selects the "Feed" symbol via the input receiver 41, which is a work unit listed as a "Target Unit" on the status check screen, the transmission module 25 transitions from the status check screen to the feed check screen, and the display 42 then shows the feed check screen. Accordingly, the user can, for example, view the status of the feeds 14a, which are work units, and the maintenance times of the feeds 14a from the feed check screen. Beneficial effects:

[0098] Next, advantageous effects of the work unit management system 10, the work unit management facility, the work unit management procedure and the program according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0099] As described above, the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment is a work unit management system 10 that manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit (for example, M1 to M9) that produces a product by machining, wherein the work unit management system comprises: a sensing module 21 that acquires measurement data acquired by measuring states of the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; a state determination system 22 that determines the states of the plurality of work units based on the measurement data; and a display 42 that displays a state determination result indicating at least one state among the states of the plurality of work units that were determined.

[0100] Accordingly, display 42 can show a status determination result that indicates at least one state among a plurality of work units. Therefore, display 42 can, for example, show the state of a work unit as the state of the work unit in the most unfavorable state among a plurality of work units. In other words, display 42 can avoid showing a work unit that is in a favorable state. As described above, display 42 can display information while reducing the number of displayed symbols, thereby improving visibility for the user.

[0101] Therefore, according to the embodiment, the work unit management system 10 enables the user to easily record the states of the work units of a manufacturing unit.

[0102] Furthermore, the work unit management device according to the present embodiment is a work unit management device that manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by machining, wherein the work unit management device comprises: a detection module 21 that detects measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; and a state determination system 22 that determines the states of the plurality of work units based on the measurement data. The state determination system 22 outputs a state determination result, indicating at least one state among the states of the plurality of work units that were determined, to the display 42.

[0103] This work unit management facility also produces the same beneficial effects as those described above.

[0104] Furthermore, the work unit management device according to the present embodiment is a work unit management method for managing a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by machining, wherein the work unit management method comprises: acquiring measurement data obtained by measuring states of the plurality of work units contained in the manufacturing unit by a acquiring module 21; determining the states of the plurality of work units by a state determination system 22 based on the measurement data; and displaying a state determination result, indicating at least one state among the states of the plurality of work units, by a display 42.

[0105] This work unit management procedure also produces the same beneficial effects as those described above.

[0106] Furthermore, a program according to the present embodiment is a program that causes a computer to execute the work unit management procedure.

[0107] This program also produces the same beneficial effects as those described above.

[0108] Furthermore, as described above, the majority of work units in the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment comprise various types of work units. The display 42 shows the status determination result that was determined for each of the different types of work units.

[0109] Since display 42 shows the status determination result for each type of plurality of work units, the user can identify the status determination result for each type of plurality of work units, which indicates the status of the work unit.

[0110] Furthermore, the manufacturing unit in the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, comprises a plurality of areas E for manufacturing the product. The display 42 shows the status determination result for each of the multiple areas E.

[0111] Since display 42 shows the status determination result for each of the multiple areas E, the user can recognize the status determination result, which indicates the states of the work units for each of the multiple areas E.

[0112] Furthermore, as described above, in the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment, the states of the majority of work units comprise various types of states. The display 42 shows at least one of the state determination results that were determined for each of the different types of work units.

[0113] Since display 42 shows the state determination result for each state of the plurality of work units, the user can identify the state determination result for each state of the plurality of work units, which indicates the state of the work unit.

[0114] Furthermore, the display 42 in the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, shows the following: a first screen displaying the status determination result of at least one of the plurality of work units; and a second screen displaying the status determination results of all of the plurality of work units. The work unit management system 10 further comprises: a transfer module 25 that effects a transition between the first screen and the second screen.

[0115] Accordingly, display 42 can show a status determination result as the first screen, indicating at least one state among the states of the majority of work units. The user can recognize the status determination result on the first screen, which indicates a subset of the states of the majority of work units. Thus, user visibility can be improved.

[0116] Furthermore, display 42 on the second screen can show all status determination results for the majority of work units. Accordingly, the user can see the status determination results on the second screen, which display the status of all work units. Thus, the user can visually assess the status of all work units in detail.

[0117] Furthermore, as described above, in the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment, the manufacturing unit is a component assembly unit that mounts a component onto the base body 13. At least one work unit, which is comprised of the plurality of work units, is at least one assembly head 18 that moves the component and mounts it onto the base body 13, a holder (nozzle 19a) that holds the component, or a component feeding device 14 that feeds the component.

[0118] Accordingly, when the work unit management system 10 is applied to a component assembly unit, the user can easily ascertain the states of the work units contained in the component assembly unit.

[0119] Furthermore, as described above, the condition determination result in the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment indicates a condition of at least one work unit, which is encompassed in the plurality of work units, and includes at least a normal condition, an anomalous condition, a maintenance recommendation condition (a semi-normal condition) and a maintenance warning condition.

[0120] Accordingly, display 42 can show one of at least the following states for each working unit: the normal state, the abnormal state, the maintenance recommendation state, and the maintenance warning state. Therefore, the user can easily ascertain the states of the working units.

[0121] In addition, as described above, the measurement data in the work unit management system 10 according to the present embodiment take into account information regarding at least: a measured value relating to the air flowing into the assembly head 18; a sliding load value of the slide 19b that moves the holder; a measured value relating to the air flowing into the holder; an image of a tip of the holder; and a feeding accuracy when feeding the component by the component feeding device 14.

[0122] Accordingly, the condition monitoring system 22 can determine the states of a plurality of work units based on such measurement data. Therefore, the display 42 can show the state of the work units: normal state, abnormal state, maintenance recommendation state, or maintenance warning state. Other variants:

[0123] Although the work unit management system, work unit management device, work unit management procedure, and program of this disclosure have been described above based on the embodiment described above, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiment described above. This disclosure may also include forms achieved through various modifications of the embodiment that could be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the essence of this disclosure.

[0124] For example, in the work unit management system, work unit management device, work unit management procedure, and program according to the embodiment above, the work unit management device may simply comprise at least the acquisition module and the state determination system. It should be noted that the work unit management device may include one or more components that are not part of the acquisition module and state determination system contained in the processing unit. The work unit management device may also include a memory.

[0125] In the embodiment described above, the states of a plurality of working units contained in manufacturing units M3 to M7 are determined; however, the states of working units contained in a pressure unit, which is manufacturing unit M2, can also be determined. Monitored elements of the working units of the pressure unit include at least one of the following: the flatness of a base holder that holds the base body 13; the rise time and operating time of a vacuum pump; the travel distance of a drive shaft that moves a doctor blade; contamination on a camera; or the discharge volume of a solvent discharge device. The flatness of the base holder that holds the base body 13 is detected by a height sensor contained in the pressure unit at a predetermined time, for example, when the device is started. The rise time of the vacuum pump is detected after pressure is applied to the base body 13.The operating time of the vacuum pump is monitored during the operation of the printing unit. The travel distance of the drive shaft that moves the doctor blade is measured during the operation of the printing unit. The degree of contamination of a camera is recorded by taking an image before production begins. Regarding the discharge volume of a solvent discharge unit, the discharge volume is recorded at the time of cleaning a mask used for printing. For each recorded value, time, etc., a value is assigned that corresponds to one of the following states: normal state, fault state, maintenance recommendation, or maintenance warning. The status of the operating units can be displayed based on this value.

[0126] In the work unit management system, work unit management device, work unit management procedure, and program according to the embodiment described above, the transmission module is included in the processing unit but may be a separate, independent unit. The transmission module may be included in the display. The transmission module may be a display controller, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a processor that controls the display.

[0127] The processing unit, etc., included in the work unit management system and work unit management device according to the embodiment above, are typically implemented as large-scale integrated circuits (LSI), which are integrated circuits (ICs). These can take the form of individual chips or be partially or completely packaged on a single chip.

[0128] The method of achieving circuit integration is not limited to LSI, and it can be accomplished using either a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) can be used, allowing programming after the fabrication of an LSI circuit, or a reconfigurable processor can be employed, enabling reconfiguration of the interconnects and adjustment of circuit cells within an LSI circuit.

[0129] It should be noted that each component in the above embodiment can be configured as a standalone hardware product or implemented by executing a software program suitable for that component. Each component can be implemented by a program executor, such as a CPU or processor, which reads and executes the software program recorded on a recording medium, such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0130] All the numbers used above are merely examples used to specifically describe the present disclosure, and the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to these numbers.

[0131] The block diagram illustrates the division of functional blocks. Multiple functional blocks can be implemented as a single functional block, a single functional block can be divided into multiple functional blocks, and part of a function can be delegated to another functional block. Furthermore, functions of multiple functional blocks with similar features can be processed in parallel or in a time-split manner by a single hardware or software product.

[0132] Furthermore, the sequence of processing steps is merely an example to illustrate the detailed nature of this disclosure, and other processing sequences may be chosen. One or more steps may be performed simultaneously (in parallel) with other steps.

[0133] It should be noted that the present disclosure also includes forms that can be obtained by various modifications of the above embodiment that are conceivable to a person skilled in the art, as well as by any combination of the components and functions of the above embodiment, within the scope of the present disclosure. Additional notes:

[0134] The following describes the features of the work unit management system, the work unit management facility, the work unit management procedure and the program, based on the embodiment described above. Technique 1:

[0135] A work unit management system that manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit producing a product, wherein the work unit management system includes: a data acquisition module that captures measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; a state determination system that determines the states of the majority of work units based on the measurement data; and a display that shows a status determination result, which indicates at least one of the determined states of the plurality of work units. Technique 2:

[0136] The work unit management system according to Technology 1, wherein the majority of work units comprise different types of work units, and The display shows the status determination results specific to each of the different types of work units. Technique 3:

[0137] Work unit management system according to Technology 1 or 2, wherein The manufacturing unit comprises a plurality of areas for producing the product, and The display shows the status determination results for each of the majority of areas. Technology 4:

[0138] Work unit management system according to one of techniques 1 to 3, wherein the states of the majority of work units comprise different types of states, and The display shows at least one of the status determination results that were determined for each of the different types of work units. Technique 5:

[0139] Work unit management system according to one of the procedures 1 to 4, wherein the display shows: a first screen showing the state determination result, which indicates a state of at least one work unit contained in the plurality of work units; and a second screen showing state determination results of all of the plurality of work units, and wherein The work unit management system further includes: a transmission module that facilitates a transition between the first screen and the second screen. Technology 6:

[0140] Work unit management system according to one of techniques 1 to 5, wherein the manufacturing unit is a component assembly unit that mounts a component onto a base body, and wherein at least one of the multiple work units is at least a mounting head that moves the component and mounts it on the base body, a holder that holds the component, or a component feeding device that feeds the component. Technology 7:

[0141] Work unit management system according to one of techniques 1 to 6, wherein The condition determination result indicates the condition of at least one of the majority of work units and includes at least one normal condition, one anomalous condition, one maintenance recommendation condition, and one maintenance warning condition. Technology 8:

[0142] Work unit management system according to Technology 6, wherein The measurement data must include at least the following information: a measurement value regarding the air flowing into the mounting head; a sliding load value of a slider that allows the holder to slide; a measurement value regarding the air flowing into the holder; an image of a tip of the holder; or a feeding accuracy when feeding the component through the component feeding device. Technology 9:

[0143] Work unit management facility that manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by machining, the work unit management facility includes: a data acquisition module that captures measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; and a state determination system that determines the states of the majority of work units based on the measurement data, wherein The state determination system outputs a state determination result, which specifies at least one state among the states of the plurality of work units, to a display. Technology 10:

[0144] Work unit management procedure for managing a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by machining, wherein the work unit management procedure includes: Acquisition of measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing unit using an acquisition module; Determining the states of the majority of work units based on measurement data using a state determination system; and Displaying a state determination result that indicates at least one state among the states of the multiple work units that were determined, by means of a display. Technology 11:

[0145] A program that causes a computer to execute the work unit management procedure according to Technique 10. Industrial applicability:

[0146] The work unit management system, work unit management facility, work unit management procedure and program according to the present disclosure are applicable in the field of assembling components onto base bodies. Reference character list: 10 Work Unit Management System 13 basic shapes 14-component feeding device 18 Mounting head 19a Nozzle (holder) 19b Slider 21 Data acquisition module 22 State Determination System 25 transmission module 42 ads E area M1-M9 manufacturing unit QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] A work unit management system which manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit which produces a product, wherein the work unit management system comprises: a data acquisition module that captures measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; a state determination system that determines the states of the majority of work units based on the measurement data; and a display that shows a status determination result, which indicates at least one of the determined states of the plurality of work units. [2] Work unit management system according to claim 1, wherein the majority of work units comprise different types of work units, and The display shows the specific status determination result for each of the different types of work units. [3] Work unit management system according to claim 1, wherein The manufacturing unit comprises a plurality of areas for producing the product, and The display shows the status determination result for each of the majority of areas. [4] Work unit management system according to claim 1, wherein the states of the majority of work units comprise different types of states, and The display shows at least one of the status determination results determined for each of the different types of work units. [5] Work unit management system according to claim 1, wherein the display shows: a first screen showing the state determination result, which indicates a state of at least one work unit contained in the plurality of work units; and a second screen showing state determination results of all of the plurality of work units, and wherein The work unit management system further includes: a transmission module that facilitates a transition between the first screen and the second screen. [6] Work unit management system according to claim 1, wherein The manufacturing unit is a component assembly unit that mounts a component onto a base body, and at least one of the several working units is at least a mounting head that moves the component and mounts it on the base body, a holder that holds the component, or a component feeding device that feeds the component. [7] Work unit management system according to claim 1, wherein the condition determination result indicates a state of at least one work unit contained in the plurality of work units and comprises at least one normal state, one anomalous state, one maintenance recommendation state and one maintenance warning state. [8] Work unit management system according to claim 6, wherein the measurement data are at least information about: a measured value relating to the air flowing into the assembly head; a sliding load value of a sliding piece that allows the holder to slide; a measured value relating to the air flowing into the holder; an image of a tip of the holder; and a feeding accuracy when feeding the component by the component feeding device. [9] A work unit management facility that manages a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by processing, wherein the work unit management facility comprises: a data acquisition module that captures measurement data obtained by measuring the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; and a state determination system that determines the states of the majority of work units based on the measurement data, wherein The state determination system outputs a state determination result, which indicates at least one state from the determined states of the majority of work units, to a display. [10] Work unit management procedure for managing a plurality of work units contained in a manufacturing unit that produces a product by machining, wherein the work unit management procedure comprises: Acquisition, by means of an acquisition module, of measurement data acquired by measuring the states of the majority of work units contained in the manufacturing unit; Determining the states of the majority of work units based on measurement data using a state determination system; and Displaying a state determination result that indicates at least one state among the states of the majority of work units, by means of a display. [11] A program for causing a computer to execute the work unit management method according to claim 10.

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