Sewing machine and sewing machine control system

Abstract

To provide a sewing machine with improved operability of control panels.SOLUTION: A sewing machine includes a plurality of control panels and a sewing machine controller capable of communicating with each of the control panels, which receives operation data generated through operation of at least one operation panel to control the operation part of the sewing machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In the technical field related to sewing machines, sewing machines having an operation panel such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1 are known. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-130767 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The operation panel is operated by an operator of the sewing machine to change the operating conditions of the sewing machine, and there is a demand for improved operability of the operation panel.

[0005] The technology disclosed in this specification aims to improve the operability of an operation panel. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This specification discloses a sewing machine including a plurality of operation panels and a sewing machine controller capable of communicating with each of the plurality of operation panels and receiving operation data generated by operating at least one of the operation panels to control a sewing machine operating unit. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the technology disclosed in this specification, the operability of the operation panel is improved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a sewing machine management system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the sewing machine management system according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a sewing machine according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sewing machine according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a login screen according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for customizing an operation screen according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the management device according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining operation authority according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the operation of the sewing machine management system when an error occurs in the sewing machine according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a computer system according to an embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a sewing machine according to another embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a sewing machine according to another embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a sewing machine according to another embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a sewing machine management system according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present technology will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present technology is not limited to the embodiment. The components of the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined. In addition, some components may not be used.

[0010] [Sewing machine management system] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of a sewing machine management system 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the sewing machine management system 1 according to an embodiment. The sewing machine management system 1 includes a management device 3 that manages a sewing machine 2. The sewing machine 2 is installed in a sewing factory. The sewing machine 2 operates in the sewing factory. The sewing machine 2 is an industrial sewing machine. A plurality of sewing machines 2 are installed in the sewing factory. The sewing machine 2 sews an object to be sewn with thread to produce a sewn product. An example of the object to be sewn is fabric. An example of the sewn product is clothing. The management device 3 is installed in the same facility as the facility in which the sewing machine 2 is installed. That is, the management device 3 is installed in the sewing factory.

[0011] In a sewing factory, sewn products are produced by a plurality of sewing machines 2. In a sewing factory, a plurality of types of sewing machines 2 are installed according to the purpose. In a sewing factory, a plurality of types of sewing machines 2 are installed so as to correspond to a plurality of processes for producing sewn products. Examples of the types of sewing machines 2 include a lockstitch sewing machine for sewing together the body, a button attaching sewing machine for attaching buttons to the body, and a pocket attaching sewing machine for attaching pockets to the body. Many types of sewing machines 2 are installed in one sewing factory. For ease of explanation, three sewing machines 2 are shown in FIG. 1. The first sewing machine 2A is used in the first process for producing the sewn product. The second sewing machine 2B is used in the second process for producing the sewn product. The third sewing machine 2C is used in the third process for producing the sewn product. In a sewing factory, a plurality of sewing machines 2 of one type may be installed.

[0012] A manager and an operator work in a sewing factory. The manager manages the operators and the sewing machines 2. The operators operate the sewing machines 2 to perform sewing processing. The manager and the operators are users of the sewing machines 2. The manager may be one person or multiple people. The operator may be one person or multiple people. For example, one operator may operate multiple sewing machines 2.

[0013] The management device 3 includes a display device 4, an input device 5, and a management controller 6. The display device 4 displays display data. The display device 4 includes a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic electroluminescence display. The input device 5 generates input data by being operated by an administrator. The input device 5 may be operated by an operator. The input device 5 includes a touch panel (touch sensor) arranged on the display screen of the display device 4. The input device 5 may be a computer keyboard, a mouse, or a voice input device. The management controller 6 includes a computer system. The management controller 6 includes at least one processor and a main memory that stores a computer program executable by the processor.

[0014] The sewing machine 2 has a plurality of operation panels 7 and a sewing machine controller 8. The operation panel 7 includes a display device 9, an operation device 10, and a microcomputer 11. The display device 9 includes a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The operation device 10 generates operation data by being operated by an operator. The operation device 10 may be operated by an administrator. The operation device 10 includes a touch panel (touch sensor) arranged on the display screen of the display device 9. The operation device 10 may be a computer keyboard, a mouse, or a voice operation device. The microcomputer has at least one processor and a main memory that stores a computer program executable by the processor. The sewing machine controller 8 includes a computer system. The sewing machine controller 8 has at least one processor and a main memory that stores a computer program executable by the processor.

[0015] The sewing machine controller 8 is capable of communicating with each of the multiple operation panels 7. The sewing machine controller 8 of the first sewing machine 2A is capable of communicating with each of the multiple operation panels 7 of the first sewing machine 2A. The sewing machine controller 8 of the second sewing machine 2B is capable of communicating with each of the multiple operation panels 7 of the second sewing machine 2B. The sewing machine controller 8 of the third sewing machine 2C is capable of communicating with each of the multiple operation panels 7 of the third sewing machine 2C.

[0016] 1, one sewing machine 2 has two operation panels 7. The operation panels 7 of one sewing machine 2 include a first operation panel 71 and a second operation panel 72 that is smaller in outer shape than the first operation panel 71.

[0017] The sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 are connected via a cable. The sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 communicate with each other via a cable. That is, the sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 communicate with each other via a wire. Note that the sewing machine controller 8 and the operation panel 7 may communicate with each other wirelessly.

[0018] The sewing machine controller 8 controls the sewing machine operating unit by receiving operation data generated by operating at least one of the multiple operation panels 7 connected to the sewing machine controller 8. Examples of the sewing machine operating unit include a sewing machine motor of the sewing machine 2, and a needle bar and a thread take-up lever that are operated by power generated by the sewing machine motor.

[0019] The management device 3 is shared by a plurality of sewing machines 2 in a sewing factory. The number of management devices 3 is smaller than the number of sewing machines 2. The management device 3 is capable of communicating with each of the plurality of sewing machines 2. The management controller 6 of the management device 3 communicates with a sewing machine controller 8 of the sewing machine 2. The management controller 6 and the sewing machine controller 8 communicate wirelessly. The management controller 6 and the sewing machine controller 8 communicate wirelessly via a local area network (LAN). An example of the wireless LAN is Wifi (registered trademark). The management controller 6 and the sewing machine controller 8 may also communicate wirelessly via a personal area network (PAN). An example of the wireless PAN is Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0020] The management controller 6 transmits a control command to a sewing machine controller 8 of at least one sewing machine 2 based on input data generated by operating the input device 5 .

[0021] The sewing machine controller 8 transmits sewing machine data to the management controller 6. The sewing machine data includes setting data of the sewing machine 2 and operation data of the sewing machine 2. The setting data of the sewing machine 2 includes setting values ​​of the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The setting values ​​of the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 include stitch length, stitch pitch, stitch pattern, feed speed of the sewing object, number of stitches, thread tension, and presser pressure of the sewing object. The operation data of the sewing machine 2 indicates the operation history of the sewing machine 2. The operation history of the sewing machine 2 includes at least one of the operation date and time of the sewing machine 2, the continuous operation time of the sewing machine 2, the accumulated operation time of the sewing machine 2, the type of sewing object sewn by the sewing machine 2, the number of stitches during sewing, warning and error information that has occurred, and the operator who operated the sewing machine 2.

[0022] The management controller 6 collects sewing machine data of each of the multiple sewing machines 2. The management controller 6 displays the sewing machine data of each of the multiple sewing machines 2 on the display device 4. In addition, the management controller 6 displays the collected sewing machine data on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7.

[0023] A Web browser 12 is installed as first software in each of the microcomputers 11 of the multiple operation panels 7. A Web server 13 is installed as second software in the sewing machine controller 8. An operator accesses the Web server 13 via the Web browser 12 installed in the operation panel 7. The Web server 13 provides a Web page screen as an operation screen to the Web browser 12 based on a request from the Web browser 12. The Web page screen is displayed as an operation screen on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7. The operator can operate the sewing machine 2 by operating the operation screen displayed on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7.

[0024] The Web browser 12 installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7 is Web browser application software (computer program). The Web server 13 installed in the sewing machine controller 8 is application software (computer program) that provides the operation screen of the operation panel 7 of the sewing machine 2 to the Web browser 12 based on a request from the Web browser 12 installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7. In addition, the Web server 13 receives operation data generated by operating the operation screen on the operation panel 7.

[0025] Sewing machine controller 8 outputs a control command for controlling sewing machine 2 based on operation data from Web server 13. Sewing machine controller 8 controls a sewing machine operating unit based on the operation data.

[0026] The sewing machine controller 8 monitors the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 include stitch length, stitch pitch, stitch pattern, feed speed of the sewing object, number of stitches, thread tension, and pressure applied to the sewing object. The sewing machine 2 is provided with a sensor for detecting the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. Examples of the sensor include a tension sensor for detecting the tension of the thread and a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure applied to the sewing object. The sewing machine controller 8 can monitor the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 by acquiring the detection data of the sensor. The sewing machine 2 also has a sewing machine motor for operating the needle bar and the thread take-up. The sewing machine controller 8 can monitor the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 by acquiring a drive signal of the sewing machine motor. The sewing machine controller 8 stores the monitored operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The operating conditions of the sewing machine 2 stored in the sewing machine controller 8 include current operating conditions and historical operating conditions. The current operating conditions indicate the current operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The historical operating conditions indicate the past operating conditions of the sewing machine 2.

[0027] Web server 13 transmits parameters indicating the operating conditions of sewing machine 2 monitored by sewing machine controller 8 to operation panel 7. Operation panel 7 transmits operation data to Web server 13. The operation data for operating sewing machine 2 includes a motor control command for sewing machine 2, a parameter change command, and a sewing machine operation mode change command.

[0028] [sewing machine] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a sewing machine 2 according to an embodiment. The sewing machine 2 is a so-called lock stitch sewing machine. As shown in Fig. 3, the sewing machine 2 is placed on a sewing machine table 22. The sewing machine 2 has a sewing machine frame 23.

[0029] The sewing machine frame 23 has an arm 23A, a bed 23B, a base 23C, and a head 23D. The arm 23A is long in the left-right direction. The bed 23B is disposed below the arm 23A. The bed 23B is long in the left-right direction. The bed 23B faces the arm 23A. The base 23C connects the right end of the arm 23A and the bed 23B. The base 23C is long in the up-down direction. The head 23D is provided at the left end of the arm 23A. The head 23D protrudes downward from the left end of the arm 23A.

[0030] The sewing machine 2 includes a needle bar 25 , a thread take-up lever 26 , a needle plate 27 , a presser foot 28 , a thread tensioner 29 , a feed dog 30 , and a sewing machine motor 31 .

[0031] Needle bar 25 holds sewing needle 24. Needle bar 25 moves back and forth in the vertical direction. Needle bar 25 is supported by head 23D. Sewing needle 24 has a threading hole through which the upper thread passes. Sewing needle 24 holds the upper thread on the inner surface of the threading hole. As needle bar 25 moves back and forth in the vertical direction, sewing needle 24 moves back and forth in the vertical direction while holding the upper thread.

[0032] The take-up lever 26 supplies the upper thread to the sewing machine needle 24. The take-up lever 26 moves back and forth in the vertical direction. The take-up lever 26 is supported by the arm 23A. The take-up lever 26 moves back and forth in the vertical direction while holding the upper thread. The take-up lever 26 has a holding hole through which the upper thread passes. The take-up lever 26 holds the upper thread on the inner surface of the holding hole. The take-up lever 26 moves back and forth in the vertical direction to pay out and pull up the upper thread used to sew the sewing object.

[0033] Needle plate 27 is disposed below needle bar 25. Needle plate 27 supports the sewing object from below. Needle plate 27 supports the sewing object below needle bar 25. Sewing needle 24 held by needle bar 25 faces needle plate 27. Needle plate 27 has a needle hole through which sewing needle 24 can pass. After penetrating the sewing object supported by needle plate 27, sewing needle 24 passes through the needle hole. A shuttle is disposed below needle plate 27. The shuttle supplies a bobbin thread to the sewing object.

[0034] Presser foot 28 presses down from above the sewing object supported by needle plate 27. Presser foot 28 is disposed at least partially around sewing machine needle 24. Presser foot 28 is supported by head 23D. Presser foot 28 is movable in the up and down direction.

[0035] The thread tension regulator 29 applies tension to the needle thread supplied to the sewing machine needle 24 between the thread take-up lever 26 and the needle bar 25. The thread tension regulator 29 is supported by the head 23D.

[0036] The feed dog 30 operates to feed the sewing object supported by the needle plate 27 forward. The feed dog 30 feeds the sewing object forward by moving along a predetermined feed trajectory. The feed dog 30 is disposed below the needle plate 27. The feed dog 30 moves along the feed trajectory and appears and disappears from an opening provided in the needle plate 27. When feeding the sewing object, at least a portion of the feed dog 30 protrudes upward from the upper surface of the needle plate 27 through the opening provided in the needle plate 27.

[0037] The sewing machine motor 31 generates power to operate each of the needle bar 25, the feed dog 30, and the shuttle. The sewing machine motor 31 generates power to move the needle bar 25 back and forth in the up and down direction. The sewing machine motor 31 generates power to rotate the shuttle. The sewing machine motor 31 generates power to move the feed dog 30 along the feed track. The sewing machine motor 31 includes a pulse motor. The sewing machine motor 31 is supported on the right portion of the arm 23A.

[0038] The second operation panel 72 is disposed at a position closer to the sewing machine needle 24 than the first operation panel 71. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first operation panel 71 is disposed on the arm 23A. The first operation panel 71 is disposed so that the longitudinal direction of the first operation panel 71 coincides with the left-right direction. The second operation panel 72 is disposed to the left of the bed 23B on the sewing machine table 22. The second operation panel 72 is disposed so that the longitudinal direction of the second operation panel 72 coincides with the front-rear direction.

[0039] The first operation panel 71 may be disposed so that the longitudinal direction of the first operation panel 71 coincides with the up-down direction. The second operation panel 72 is disposed so that the longitudinal direction of the second operation panel 72 coincides with the left-right direction.

[0040] [Operation] 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sewing machine 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and shows the procedure by which the operator operates the sewing machine 2 via the operation panel 7.

[0041] In order to operate the sewing machine 2 through the operation panel 7, the operator inputs the identification data of the sewing machine 2 to be operated to the microcomputer 11 via the operation device 10. When a different IP address is assigned to each of the multiple sewing machines 2 as the identification data of the sewing machines 2, the operator inputs the IP address on the operation device 10 (touch panel). The microcomputer 11 acquires the identification data of the sewing machine 2 from the operation device 10 (step SA1). The web browser 12 transmits a request to the web server 13 based on the identification data from the operation device 10. The web browser 12 requests the web server 13 to provide a login screen (step SA2).

[0042] Based on a request from the Web browser 12, the Web server 13 provides a login screen to the Web browser 12 (step SB1).

[0043] 5 is a diagram showing a login screen 100 according to an embodiment. As described above, in a sewing factory, a plurality of sewing machines 2 are provided corresponding to a plurality of processes for producing a sewn product. The Web server 13 provides the Web browser 12 with the login screen 100 for allowing the user to select a specific process from the plurality of processes. The microcomputer 11 causes the display device 9 to display the login screen 100 provided to the Web browser 12 (step SA3).

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5, the login screen 100 includes an input space 49 for a login ID, a login button 50, a first symbol 51 indicating process A which is a first process, a second symbol 52 indicating process B which is a second process, a third symbol 53 indicating inspection which is a third process, and a fourth symbol 54 indicating adjustment which is a fourth process.

[0045] The operator operates the operation device 10 to select a process to be performed using the sewing machine 2 from the first, second, third, and fourth processes. For example, when the operator selects the first process, process A, the operator inputs a login ID corresponding to process A in the input space 49 and then taps the login button 50. This generates login data for logging in to process A as input data. The microcomputer 11 acquires the login data generated by operating the login screen 100 from the operation device 10 (step SA4). The Web browser 12 transmits a request to the Web server 13 based on the login data from the operation device 10. The Web browser 12 requests the Web server 13 to provide an operation screen (step SA5).

[0046] The Web server 13 provides the operation screen 200 to the Web browser 12 based on a request from the Web browser 12 generated by operating the login screen 100. The Web server 13 provides the operation screen 200 to the Web browser 12 based on process A (step SB2).

[0047] 6 is a diagram showing an operation screen 200 according to the embodiment. The Web server 13 provides the operation screen 200 to the Web browser 12 to be displayed on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7. The Web browser 12 receives the operation screen 200 from the Web server 13. The microcomputer 11 causes the display device 9 to display the operation screen 200 provided to the Web browser 12 (step SA6).

[0048] 6, the operation screen 200 includes a symbol 59 for specifying the process A, a movable screen 60, and a fixed screen 80. The movable screen 60 is turned over by operating a screen shift button 67 or a screen shift button 68. The movable screen 60 includes a pattern list symbol 61, a count symbol 62 indicating the number of reciprocating movements of the sewing needle, a sewing shape symbol 63 indicating a selected sewing shape, a selection button 64 for enabling or disabling a backstitching function at the beginning, a selection button 65 for enabling or disabling a backstitching function at the end, and a sewing pitch button 66 for selecting a sewing pitch. The fixed screen 80 includes a thread cutting symbol 81 indicating the number of thread cuttings, and a bobbin symbol 82 indicating the number of bobbin replacements.

[0049] The operator operates the operation device 10 to select the operating conditions of the sewing machine 2. The microcomputer 11 acquires operation data generated by operating the operation screen 200 from the operation device 10 (step SA7). The Web browser 12 transmits the operation data generated by operating the operation screen 200 from the operation device 10 to the Web server 13 (step SA8).

[0050] Web server 13 transmits the operation data from Web browser 12 of operation panel 7 to sewing machine controller 8. The operation data is transmitted from operation panel 7 to sewing machine controller 8 via Web server 13. Sewing machine controller 8 controls sewing machine 2 based on the operation data (step SB3).

[0051] [Customize the operation screen] The Web server 13 can customize the operation screen 200 based on the process for producing the sewn product. The Web server 13 can provide, for example, an operation screen 200 suitable for process A, an operation screen 200 suitable for process B, an operation screen 200 suitable for inspection, and an operation screen 200 suitable for adjustment.

[0052] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for customizing the operation screen 200 according to the embodiment. When customizing the operation screen 200, a customization screen 300 is displayed on the operation panel 7. The operator operates the operation panel 7 on which the customization screen is displayed. Customization data generated by operating the operation panel 7 is transmitted to the Web server 13. The Web server 13 receives the customization data generated by operating the operation panel 7. The Web server 13 customizes the operation screen 200 based on the customization data. The Web server 13 provides the customized operation screen 200 to the Web browser 12.

[0053] For example, the operation screen 200 of the second operation panel 72 may be customized so that only the feed speed and stitch pitch of the sewing object are displayed.

[0054] [Management device] 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the management device 3 according to the embodiment. The sewing machine data of each of the multiple sewing machines 2 is transmitted to the management device 3. The management controller 6 of the management device 3 causes the display device 4 to display the sewing machine data of each of the multiple sewing machines 2. The management controller 6 may also cause each of the multiple operation panels 7 to display the sewing machine data of each of the multiple sewing machines 2.

[0055] The administrator can customize the operation screens 200 of the multiple operation panels 7 collectively or individually by operating the input device 5. That is, the management controller 6 can customize the operation screens 200 of the operation panels 7 collectively or individually based on the customization data generated by operating the input device 5.

[0056] Furthermore, the management controller 6 can set operation authority for the management device 3 and the operation panel 7 based on authority setting data generated by operating at least one of the input device 5 and the operation panel 7.

[0057] 9 is a diagram for explaining the operation authority according to the embodiment. For example, when the operation authority is set in the management device 3, that is, when the operation of the management device 3 is set to have priority over the operation of the operation panel 7, if the management device 3 is operated so that the feed speed of the sewing object is a first value, even if the operation panel 7 is operated so that the feed speed of the sewing object is a second value, the feed speed of the sewing object is set to the first value. That is, the sewing machine controller 8 controls the sewing machine 2 so that the feed speed of the sewing object is the first value.

[0058] [What to do if an error occurs in the sewing machine] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the operation of the sewing machine management system 1 when an error occurs in the sewing machine 2 according to the embodiment. When a first error occurs, first warning data indicating that the first error has occurred may be displayed on the display device 4 of the management device 3, and when a second error occurs, second warning data indicating that the second error has occurred may be displayed on the display device 9 of the operation panel 7. The first warning data is not displayed on the display device 4 of the operation panel 7. The first warning data may be displayed on both the display device 4 of the management device 3 and the display device 9 of the operation panel 7. The second warning data is not displayed on the display device 4 of the management device 3. The second warning data may be displayed on both the display device 9 of the operation panel 7 and the display device 4 of the management device 3.

[0059] If the first error is a severe error that requires maintenance of the sewing machine 2, the first warning data is displayed on the management device 3, allowing the manager to recognize that a first error has occurred in the sewing machine 2. If the second error is a minor error such as a thread break, the second warning data is displayed on the operation panel 7, allowing the operator to recognize that a second error has occurred in the sewing machine 2.

[0060] [Computer System] FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a computer system 1000 according to an embodiment. Each of the above-mentioned management controller 6, sewing machine controller 8, and microcomputer 11 includes a computer system 1000. The computer system 1000 has a processor 1001 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a main memory 1002 including a non-volatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a storage 1003, and an interface 1004 including an input / output circuit. The functions of the management controller 6, the sewing machine controller 8, and the microcomputer 11 are stored in the storage 1003 as computer programs. The processor 1001 reads the computer program from the storage 1003, expands it in the main memory 1002, and executes the above-mentioned processing according to the computer program. The computer program may be distributed to the computer system 1000 via a network.

[0061] [effect] As described above, the sewing machine 2 according to the embodiment includes a plurality of operation panels 7 and a sewing machine controller 8 capable of communicating with each of the plurality of operation panels 7, receiving operation data generated by operating at least one of the operation panels 7, and controlling the sewing machine operating unit.

[0062] According to the embodiment, since multiple operation panels 7 are provided on the sewing machine 2, the operability of the operation panels 7 is improved. For example, setting values ​​that may be frequently changed, such as the feed speed of the sewing object or stitch pitch, are displayed and operated on the second operation panel 72 located at the operator's hand, thereby improving the operability of the operation panel 7. The external dimensions of the second operation panel 72 are small, so that it is not likely to interfere with the operator's work.

[0063] In the embodiment, Web server 13 installed in sewing machine controller 8 provides the operation screen of operation panel 7 to Web browser 12 based on a request from Web browser 12 installed in operation panel 7. Web server 13 receives operation data generated by operating operation panel 7, and controls a sewing machine operating unit of sewing machine 2. According to the embodiment, sewing machine 2 is operated through operation panel 7 and Web server 13 without having to install a large number of apps on operation panel 7.

[0064] [Another embodiment] Each of Fig. 12, Fig. 13, and Fig. 14 is a diagram showing a sewing machine 2 according to another embodiment. As shown in Fig. 12, the first operation panel 71 may be disposed on the right side of the sewing machine table 22. The second operation panel 72 may be disposed between the needle plate 27 and the operator on the sewing machine table 22. As shown in Fig. 13, the first operation panel 71 may be disposed on the base 23C. The second operation panel 72 may be disposed on the left side of the head 23D. As shown in Fig. 14, the second operation panel 72 may be disposed on the right side of the head 23D.

[0065] Fig. 15 is a diagram illustrating a sewing machine management system 1 according to another embodiment. As illustrated in Fig. 15, the web browser 12 may be installed in a mobile terminal 500 such as a smartphone or a tablet personal computer. The web browser 12 may be installed in a wearable terminal 600 such as a smart watch.

[0066] In the above-described embodiment, the setting values ​​of each of the multiple sewing machines 2 may be changed by operating one operation panel 7.

[0067] In the above-described embodiment, a Web browser 12 is installed as the first software in each of the microcomputers 11 of the multiple operation panels 7, and a Web server 13 is installed as the second software in the sewing machine controller 8. A client may be installed as the first software in each of the microcomputers 11 of the multiple operation panels 7, and a server may be installed as the second software in the sewing machine controller 8. The client installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7 is application software (computer program). The server installed in the sewing machine controller 8 is application software (computer program) that provides the operation screen of the operation panel 7 of the sewing machine 2 to the client based on a request from the client installed in the microcomputer 11 of the operation panel 7.

[0068] That is, the sewing machine management system 1 may be constructed as a client-server type system. A server that realizes communication using another protocol may be constructed in the sewing machine controller 8, and a client system corresponding to this server may be implemented in the operation panel 7. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1...sewing machine management system, 2...sewing machine, 2A...first sewing machine, 2B...second sewing machine, 2C...third sewing machine, 3...management device, 4...display device, 5...input device, 6...management controller, 7...operation panel, 8...sewing machine controller, 9...display device, 10...operation device, 11...microcomputer, 12...web browser, 13...web server, 22...sewing machine table, 23...sewing machine frame, 23A...arm, 23B...bed, 23C...base, 23D...head, 24...sewing machine needle, 25...needle bar, 26...take-up lever, 27...throat plate, 28...pressure foot, 29...thread tension, 30...feed dog, 31...sewing machine motor, 49...input space, 50...login button, 51...first symbol, 52...second symbol 1...first operation panel, 53...third symbol, 54...fourth symbol, 59...symbol, 60...movable screen, 61...pattern list symbol, 62...counting symbol, 63...sewing shape symbol, 64...selection button, 65...selection button, 66...stitch pitch button, 67...screen move button, 68...screen move button, 71...first operation panel, 72...second operation panel, 80...fixed screen, 81...thread cutting symbol, 82...bobbin symbol, 100...login screen, 200...operation screen, 300...customization screen, 500...mobile terminal, 600...wearable terminal, 1000...computer system, 1001...processor, 1002...main memory, 1003...storage, 1004...interface.

Claims

1. Multiple operation panels; a sewing machine controller capable of communicating with each of the plurality of operation panels, receiving operation data generated by operating at least one of the operation panels, and controlling a sewing machine operating unit; sewing machine.

2. a first software is installed on each of the plurality of operation panels; A second software is installed in the sewing machine controller; The second software provides an operation screen to the first software based on a request from the first software.

2. The sewing machine according to claim 1.

3. the first software is a web browser; The second software is a web server.

3. The sewing machine according to claim 2.

4. the Web server receives customization data generated by operating the operation panel, and provides the Web browser with an operation screen customized based on the customization data.

4. The sewing machine according to claim 3.

5. the operation panel includes a first operation panel and a second operation panel having an outer shape smaller than that of the first operation panel, the second operation panel is disposed at a position closer to a sewing machine needle than the first operation panel; 4. The sewing machine according to claim 3.

6. the first software is a client; the second software is a server; 3. The sewing machine according to claim 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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