Processing system and processing method

Abstract

This system provides a processing system that facilitates maintenance work, including power supply replacement. [Solution] The processing system comprises: a plurality of power supply units that supply power to one or more processing units; a housing that houses the one or more processing units and the plurality of power supply units; a plurality of switches arranged in a region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged that is relatively closer to a second region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged than to a first region of the housing where the one or more processing units are arranged, and which can independently switch each of the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state; and a single switch arranged in a region of the housing where the first region is arranged than to the second region, which can simultaneously switch the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a processing system and a processing method.

Background Art

[0002] Power supply devices are used as power sources for various devices. Patent Document 1 discloses a technology related to a communication device supplied with power from a power supply device as a related technology.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the field of devices supplied with power from a power supply device related to Patent Document 1, a technology that can facilitate maintenance work along with power supply replacement work is required.

[0005] One of the objectives of each aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a processing system and a processing method that can solve the above problems.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the processing system comprises: a plurality of power supply units that supply power to one or more processing units; a housing that houses the one or more processing units and the plurality of power supply units; a plurality of switches arranged in a region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged that is relatively closer to a second region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged than to a first region of the housing where the one or more processing units are arranged, and which can independently switch each of the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state; and a single switch arranged in a region of the housing where the first region is arranged than to the second region, which can simultaneously switch the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a processing method is performed by a processing system comprising: a plurality of power supply units for supplying power to one or more processing units; a housing for housing the one or more processing units and the plurality of power supply units; a plurality of first switches; and a single second switch, wherein the plurality of first switches are located in a region relatively closer to a second region in the housing where the plurality of power supply units are located than to a first region in the housing where the one or more processing units are located, and independently switch each of the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state; and the single second switch is located in a region relatively closer to the first region than to the second region, and simultaneously switches the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to each aspect of this disclosure, maintenance work, as well as power supply replacement work, can be facilitated. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a processing system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] This figure shows a first example of the processing flow of some processing systems in the present disclosure. [Figure 3]This figure shows a second example of the processing flow of some processing systems in the present disclosure. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a processing system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a processing system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the processing flow of a processing system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] This is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. <Embodiment> (Processing system configuration) A processing system 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The processing system 1 is a system that can improve the workability of both maintenance work on the processing system 1 and replacement work on the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b, which are provided in the processing system 1 and will be described later. For example, the processing system 1 is a transmission system that transmits signals over a line.

[0011] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of a processing system 1 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 1, the processing system 1 comprises a housing 10, a first power supply unit 20a, a second power supply unit 20b, a first processing unit 30a, a second processing unit 30b, a first rear switch 40a, a second rear switch 40b, and a front switch 50.

[0012] The housing 10 is an outer casing that houses the first power supply unit 20a, the second power supply unit 20b, the first processing unit 30a, the second processing unit 30b, the first rear switch 40a, the second rear switch 40b, and the front switch 50. As shown in Figure 1, the housing 10 includes a front cover 10a and a rear cover 10b. For example, the housing 10 has a box-shaped exterior with six sides, including the two sides of the front cover 10a and the rear cover 10b.

[0013] The front cover 10a is positioned on the front of the processing system 1, as shown in Figure 1. The front cover 10a can exist independently (i.e., is removable) as part of the housing 10.

[0014] The rear cover 10b is located on the rear of the processing system 1, as shown in Figure 1. The rear cover 10b can exist independently (i.e., is removable) as part of the housing 10.

[0015] The first power supply unit 20a supplies power to at least one of the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b. As shown in Figure 1, the first power supply unit 20a is located behind the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b within the housing 10. Examples of the first power supply unit 20a include a DC (Direct Current)-DC converter and an AC (Alternative Current)-DC converter.

[0016] The second power supply unit 20b supplies power to at least one of the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b. As shown in Figure 1, the second power supply unit 20b is located behind the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b within the housing 10. Examples of the second power supply unit 20b include DC-DC converters and AC-DC converters.

[0017] The first processing device 30a receives power from at least one of the first power supply device 20a and the second power supply device 20b. Then, the first processing device 30a executes a predetermined process using the received power. As shown in FIG. 1, the first processing device 30a is disposed on the front side of the first power supply device 20a and the second power supply device 20b within the housing 10. For example, the first processing device 30a is a control device in the processing system 1.

[0018] The second processing device 30b receives power from at least one of the first power supply device 20a and the second power supply device 20b. Then, the second processing device 30b executes a predetermined process using the received power. As shown in FIG. 1, the second processing device 30b is disposed on the front side of the first power supply device 20a and the second power supply device 20b within the housing 10. For example, the second processing device 30b is a control device in the processing system 1.

[0019] The first rear switch 40a switches between the on state and the off state of the first power supply device 20a. As shown in FIG. 1, the first rear switch 40a is disposed on the rear side of the processing system 1 (for example, the rear cover 10b).

[0020] The second rear switch 40b switches between the on state and the off state of the second power supply device 20b. As shown in FIG. 1, the second rear switch 40b is disposed on the rear side of the processing system 1 (for example, the rear cover 10b).

[0021] The front switch 50 simultaneously switches between the on state and the off state of the first power supply device 20a and the second power supply device 20b. As shown in FIG. 1, the front switch 50 is disposed on the front side of the processing system 1 (for example, the front cover 10a).

[0022] Note that the processes performed by the processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described processes. For example, the processing system 1 may perform the processes described below.

[0023] (Processes performed by the processing system) Next, we will describe the processes performed by the processing system 1. Here, we will describe the first process performed by the processing system 1 when replacing at least one of the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b, and the second process performed by the processing system 1 during maintenance work on the processing system 1.

[0024] (First process) Figure 2 is a diagram showing a first example of the processing flow of some processing systems 1 of the present disclosure. The first processing performed by processing system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 2. In this example, the first power supply unit 20a will be replaced.

[0025] The worker performs an operation on the first rear switch 40a to turn off the first power supply unit 20a in order to replace the first power supply unit 20a. The first rear switch 40a operates in response to the worker's operation to turn off the first power supply unit 20a (step S1). The first power supply unit 20a turns off in response to this operation of the first rear switch 40a (step S2).

[0026] When the first power supply unit 20a is turned off, the worker removes the rear cover 10b from the processing system 1. The worker replaces the first power supply unit 20a with another first power supply unit 20a. Then, the worker reattaches the rear cover 10b to the processing system 1.

[0027] The operator performs an operation on the first rear switch 40a to turn on the first power supply unit 20a. The first rear switch 40a operates in response to the operator's operation to turn on the first power supply unit 20a (step S3). The first power supply unit 20a turns on in response to this operation of the first rear switch 40a (step S4).

[0028] When the processing system 1 performs the first processing, the operator can use the first rear switch 40a to independently turn off the first power supply unit 20a, which is the power supply unit to be replaced. The operator can also remove only the rear cover 10b (without removing the front cover 10a) from the processing system 1, replace the first power supply unit 20a with another first power supply unit 20a, and then reattach the rear cover 10b. In other words, the operator can replace the first power supply unit 20a by working only on the rear side. This can be achieved by providing switches (i.e., the first rear switch 40a and the second rear switch 40b) on the side of the housing 10 where the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b are located (the rear side in the example of this disclosure) that can independently turn on or off the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b, respectively.

[0029] (Second process) Figure 3 is a diagram showing a second example of the processing flow of some processing systems 1 of the present disclosure. The second processing performed by processing system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 3. In this case, during maintenance work on processing system 1, the worker will inspect the maintenance inspection items for each of the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b.

[0030] The operator performs an operation on the front switch 50 to turn off the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b in order to perform maintenance work on the processing system 1. The front switch 50 operates in response to the operator's operation to turn off the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b (step S11). The first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b turn off in response to this operation of the front switch 50 (step S12).

[0031] When the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b are turned off, the worker removes the front cover 10a from the processing system 1. The worker then inspects the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b according to the maintenance inspection items. After completing the inspection, the worker reattaches the front cover 10a to the processing system 1.

[0032] The operator operates the front switch 50 to turn on the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b. The front switch 50 operates in response to the operator's operation to turn on the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b (step S13). The first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b each turn on in response to this operation of the front switch 50 (step S14).

[0033] When the processing system 1 performs the second processing, the operator can use the front switch 50 to turn off the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b in a single operation. The operator can also remove only the front cover 10a (without removing the rear cover 10b) from the processing system 1 to inspect the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b, and then reattach the front cover 10a. In other words, the operator can turn off the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b in a single operation and then inspect the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b using only work on the front side. This can be achieved by providing a single switch (i.e., the front switch 50) on the side of the housing 10 where the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b are located (the front side in the example of this disclosure) that can simultaneously turn the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b on or off.

[0034] (advantage) The processing system 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above. In the processing system 1, a first power supply unit 20a and a second power supply unit 20b (an example of a plurality of power supply units) supply power to a first processing unit 30a and a second processing unit 30b (an example of one or more processing units). The housing 10 houses the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b, and the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b. The first rear switch 40a and the second rear switch 40b (an example of a plurality of switches) are arranged in an area relatively closer to the second area of ​​the housing 10 where the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b are arranged than to the first area of ​​the housing 10 where the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b are arranged, and the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b can be independently switched between an on state and an off state. The front switch 50 is located in an area relatively closer to the first area than to the second area, and can simultaneously switch the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b between the on and off states.

[0035] Here, we will describe the processing system 100 for comparison. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the processing system 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following description, we will focus on the differences between the processing system 100 and the processing system 1. As shown in Figure 4, the processing system 100 comprises a housing 10, a first power supply unit 20a, a second power supply unit 20b, a first processing unit 30a, a second processing unit 30b, a first rear switch 40a, and a second rear switch 40b.

[0036] In processing system 100, when replacing at least one of the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b, the worker can use the first rear switch 40a to turn off the power supply unit to be replaced (e.g., the first power supply unit 20a) independently, just as in processing system 1. Alternatively, the worker can remove only the rear cover 10b (without removing the front cover 10a) of processing system 1, replace the first power supply unit 20a with another first power supply unit 20, and then reattach the rear cover 10b. However, in processing system 100, when performing maintenance work on processing system 100 (for example, when inspecting the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b), the worker needs to turn off the power supply unit that supplies power to the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b (i.e., at least one of the first power supply unit 20a and the second power supply unit 20b). In other words, the worker needs to operate at least one of the first rear switch 40a and the second rear switch 40b on the rear side. Furthermore, after the power supply to the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b is cut off, the operator must inspect the first processing unit 30a and the second processing unit 30b from the front, just as in the case of processing system 1. In other words, in processing system 100, the operator must work on both the back and front sides. Also, if multiple power supplies are supplying power to the processing unit to be inspected, in processing system 100, the operator must turn off each power supply supplying power to the processing unit one by one.

[0037] Therefore, compared to the comparative processing system 100, the processing system 1 can perform maintenance work, including power supply replacement, more easily.

[0038] In the above-described embodiment of the processing system 1, it was explained that there are multiple processing units. However, the processing system 1 according to the embodiment may consist of one or more processing units.

[0039] Next, a processing system 1 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a processing system 1 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 5, the processing system 1 comprises a plurality of power supply units 701, a housing 702, a plurality of switches 703, and one switch 704.

[0040] Multiple power supply units 701 supply power to one or more processing units. The housing 702 houses the one or more processing units and the multiple power supply units 701. Multiple switches 703 are located in an area relatively closer to the second area of ​​the housing 702 where the multiple power supply units 701 are located than to the first area of ​​the housing 702 where the one or more processing units are located, and can independently switch each of the multiple power supply units 701 between an on state and an off state. One switch 704 is located in an area relatively closer to the first area than to the second area, and can simultaneously switch the multiple power supply units 701 between an on state and an off state.

[0041] Multiple power supplies 701 can be implemented, for example, using the functions of the first power supply 20a and the second power supply 20b illustrated in Figure 1. The enclosure 702 can be implemented, for example, using the functions of the enclosure 10 illustrated in Figure 1. Multiple switches 703 can be implemented, for example, using the functions of the first rear switch 40a and the second rear switch 40b illustrated in Figure 1. A single switch 704 can be implemented, for example, using the functions of the front switch 50 illustrated in Figure 1.

[0042] Next, the processing performed by the processing system 1 according to some embodiments of this disclosure will be described. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of the processing flow of the processing system 1 according to some embodiments of this disclosure. Here, the processing of the processing system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 6.

[0043] A processing system 1 comprising a plurality of power supply units 701 that supply power to one or more processing devices, a housing 702 that houses the one or more processing devices and the plurality of power supply units 701, a plurality of switches 703, and a single switch 704 performs a processing method in which the plurality of switches 703 are arranged in an area relatively closer to a second area in the housing 702 where the plurality of power supply units 701 are arranged than to a first area in the housing 702 where the one or more processing devices are arranged, and each of the plurality of power supply units 701 is independently switched on and off (step S101), and the single switch 704 is arranged in an area relatively closer to the first area than to the second area, and the plurality of power supply units 701 are simultaneously switched on and off (step S102).

[0044] The above describes several embodiments of the processing system 1 according to this disclosure. This processing system 1 makes it possible to simplify maintenance work as well as power supply replacement work.

[0045] In addition, the order of the processes in each embodiment of this disclosure may be changed, as long as appropriate processing is performed.

[0046] Although each embodiment of the present disclosure has been described, the processing system 1, the first power supply unit 20a, the second power supply unit 20b, the first processing unit 30a, the second processing unit 30b, the first rear switch 40a, the second rear switch 40b, the front switch 50, and other control devices may have a computer system inside. The above-described processing steps are stored in the form of a program on a computer-readable recording medium, and the above processing is performed when the computer reads and executes this program. A specific example of a computer is shown below.

[0047] Figure 7 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of a computer according to at least one embodiment. As shown in Figure 7, the computer 5 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 6, main memory 7, storage 8, and interface 9.

[0048] For example, the processing system 1, the first power supply unit 20a, the second power supply unit 20b, the first processing unit 30a, the second processing unit 30b, the first rear switch 40a, the second rear switch 40b, the front switch 50, and other control devices are each implemented in the computer 5. The operation of each processing unit described above is stored in storage 8 in the form of a program. The CPU 6 reads the program from storage 8 and loads it into main memory 7, and executes the above processing according to the program. The CPU 6 also allocates memory areas in main memory 7 corresponding to each of the above-mentioned storage units according to the program.

[0049] Examples of storage 8 include HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), SSDs (Solid State Drives), magnetic disks, magneto-optical disks, CD-ROMs (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), DVD-ROMs (Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory), and semiconductor memory. Storage 8 may be an internal medium directly connected to the bus of computer 5, or an external medium connected to computer 5 via interface 9 or a communication line. Furthermore, if this program is distributed to computer 5 via a communication line, computer 5, upon receiving the program, may expand it into main memory 7 and execute the above processing. In at least one embodiment, storage 8 is a tangible storage medium that is not temporary.

[0050] Furthermore, the above program may implement some of the functions described above. Moreover, the above program may be a file that can implement the above functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system, a so-called differential file (differential program).

[0051] While several embodiments of this disclosure have been described, these embodiments are illustrative and do not limit the scope of the disclosure. These embodiments may be modified in various ways, without departing from the gist of the disclosure.

[0052] Furthermore, some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows, but are not limited to these.

[0053] (Note 1) Multiple power supply units that supply power to one or more processing units, A housing comprising one or more processing units and a plurality of power supply units, A plurality of switches are arranged in a region that is relatively closer to the second region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged than to the first region of the housing where the one or more processing units are arranged, and which can independently switch each of the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state. A single switch is positioned in a region relatively closer to the first region than to the second region, and capable of simultaneously switching the multiple power supply units between an on state and an off state. A processing system equipped with the following features.

[0054] (Note 2) When replacing any of the aforementioned power supply units, only the switch corresponding to the power supply unit being replaced among the aforementioned switches will be turned off. The processing system described in Appendix 1.

[0055] (Note 3) When inspecting one or more of the aforementioned processing devices, the one switch turns off all of the aforementioned power supply devices. The processing system described in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2.

[0056] (Note 4) The aforementioned enclosure is The housing portion that is closer to the first region than the second region is provided with a first cover that can exist independently. The processing system described in any one of the appendices 1 through 3.

[0057] (Note 5) The aforementioned one switch is, The first cover is arranged The processing system described in Appendix 4.

[0058] (Note 6) The aforementioned enclosure is A second cover is provided in the portion of its housing that is closer to the second region than to the first region, and which can exist independently. The processing system described in any one of the appendices 1 through 5.

[0059] (Note 7) A processing method performed by a processing system comprising: a plurality of power supply units that supply power to one or more processing units; a housing that houses the one or more processing units and the plurality of power supply units; a plurality of first switches; and a single second switch. The aforementioned plurality of first switches are The power supply units are arranged in a region that is relatively closer to the second region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged than to the first region of the housing where the one or more processing units are arranged, and each of the plurality of power supply units is independently switched between an on state and an off state. The aforementioned second switch is It is positioned in a region that is relatively closer to the first region than to the second region, and it switches the multiple power supply units on and off simultaneously. Processing method.

[0060] (Note 8) When replacing any of the aforementioned multiple power supply units, only the first switch corresponding to the power supply unit being replaced among the multiple first switches will be turned off. The processing method described in Appendix 7.

[0061] (Note 9) When inspecting one or more of the aforementioned processing devices, the one second switch turns off all of the aforementioned power supply devices. The processing method described in Appendix 7 or Appendix 8.

[0062] (Note 10) The aforementioned enclosure is The housing portion that is closer to the first region than the second region is provided with a first cover that can exist independently. The processing method described in any one of the appendices 7 through 9.

[0063] (Note 11) The aforementioned second switch is The first cover is arranged The processing method described in Appendix 10.

[0064] (Note 12) The aforementioned enclosure is A second cover is provided in the portion of its housing that is closer to the second region than to the first region, and which can exist independently. The processing method described in any one of the appendices 7 through 11. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0065] 1. 100... Processing System 5. Computers 6..CPU 7. Main Memory 8. Storage 9. Interface 10... cabinet 20a...1st power supply 20b...Second power supply 30a...First Processing Unit 30b...Second processing unit 40a...First rear switch 40b...Second rear switch 50...Front switch

Claims

1. Multiple power supply units that supply power to one or more processing units, A housing that houses one or more processing units and the plurality of power supply units, A plurality of switches are arranged in a region that is relatively closer to the second region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged than to the first region of the housing where the one or more processing units are arranged, and which can independently switch each of the plurality of power supply units between an on state and an off state. A single switch is positioned in a region relatively closer to the first region than to the second region, and capable of simultaneously switching the multiple power supply units between an on state and an off state. A processing system equipped with the following features.

2. When replacing any of the aforementioned power supply units, only the switch corresponding to the power supply unit being replaced among the aforementioned switches will be turned off. The processing system according to claim 1.

3. When inspecting one or more of the aforementioned processing devices, the one switch turns off all of the aforementioned power supply devices. The processing system according to claim 1.

4. The aforementioned enclosure is The housing portion that is closer to the first region than the second region is provided with a first cover that can exist independently. The processing system according to claim 1.

5. The aforementioned one switch is, The first cover is arranged The processing system according to claim 4.

6. The aforementioned enclosure is A second cover is provided in the portion of its housing that is closer to the second region than to the first region, and which can exist independently. The processing system according to claim 1.

7. A processing method performed by a processing system comprising: a plurality of power supply units that supply power to one or more processing units; a housing that houses the one or more processing units and the plurality of power supply units; a plurality of first switches; and a single second switch. The aforementioned plurality of first switches are The power supply units are arranged in a region that is relatively closer to the second region of the housing where the plurality of power supply units are arranged than to the first region of the housing where the one or more processing units are arranged, and each of the plurality of power supply units can be independently switched between an on state and an off state. The aforementioned second switch is It is positioned in a region that is relatively closer to the first region than to the second region, and it switches the multiple power supply devices on and off simultaneously. Processing method.

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