Textile machinery systems, control methods, and programs

Abstract

To reduce the burden on users in setting up textile machinery. [Solution] The textile machinery system 100 comprises a first textile machine 1, a second textile machine 2, and a control device 3. The first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2 have winding devices that wind yarn to form packages. The control device 3 is capable of communicating with the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2. The control device 3 includes a first input providing unit F11, a first calculation unit F12, a first output unit F13, a second input providing unit F21, a second calculation unit F22, and a second output unit F23. The input receiving unit receives input of yarn-related information. The calculation unit calculates setting information for yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2, corresponding to the input yarn-related information, based on the input yarn-related information. The output unit outputs the setting information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a textile machine system for managing textile machines, a management method for managing textile machines, and a program for causing a computer to execute the management method.

Background Art

[0002] Textile machines that spin yarn and wind the spun yarn to form packages are known. Also, a textile machine system including such a textile machine and a management device for managing the textile machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this system, the management device can provide a user with functions of managing an inspection schedule of the textile machine and analyzing an abnormality that has occurred in the textile machine.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Conventional textile machine systems can realize the above-described schedule management function and abnormality analysis function, but cannot realize a function of setting a textile machine. For this reason, conventionally, a user has had to consider settings corresponding to desired yarn conditions for the textile machine. Further, it is necessary to input the considered settings into the textile machine and confirm the quality of the yarn and package generated by operating the textile machine according to the settings to confirm whether the settings are optimal. That is, setting an optimal setting for the textile machine has been a burden on the user.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to reduce the burden on the user with respect to setting a textile machine.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] Several embodiments for solving the problem are described below. These embodiments can be combined as needed. A textile machine system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a textile machine and a control device. The textile machine has a winding device that winds yarn to form a package. The control device is capable of communicating with the textile machine. In the textile machine system, the control device has an input unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit. The input unit receives yarn-related information. The calculation unit calculates setting information for yarn splicing in the textile machine and / or yarn generation in the textile machine, corresponding to the yarn-related information received by the input unit. The output unit outputs the setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

[0007] In the above-described textile machinery system, the control device, through its calculation unit, calculates setting information for yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the textile machinery, corresponding to yarn-related information about the yarn. In other words, simply by inputting yarn-related information about the yarn, the control device calculates appropriate setting information corresponding to it using a predetermined algorithm. This reduces the user's workload in determining appropriate settings for the textile machinery to obtain yarn and packaging of the desired quality, as they would otherwise have to consider and verify the considered settings without any prior information, thereby reducing the user's burden in setting up the textile machinery.

[0008] In the textile machinery system described above, the control device may have a memory unit that stores actual setting information. The actual setting information is information about the settings actually set on the winding device to form a package. This allows for the collection of actual setting information regarding the settings actually set on the textile machinery. The collected actual setting information can be used as reference, for example, when considering various information about the textile machinery.

[0009] In the above-described textile machinery system, the memory unit may store performance setting information and yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn in association. This makes it possible to manage information regarding the appearance of the yarn based on the settings indicated in the performance setting information.

[0010] In the above-described textile machinery system, the control device may include a determination unit. The determination unit uses yarn image information associated with the same performance setting information to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the yarn. This makes it possible to determine whether or not there was an abnormality in the yarn based on the appearance of the yarn according to the settings shown in the performance setting information.

[0011] In the textile machinery system described above, the output unit may output setting information to the textile machinery. This allows the setting information set in the control device to be set on the textile machinery.

[0012] In the above-described textile machinery system, the textile machinery may have a yarn splicing device for splicing yarns together. In this case, the input unit may input at least one of the yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and fiber length as yarn-related information. The calculation unit may also calculate device specification information regarding the specifications of the yarn splicing device, and / or yarn splicing performance setting information regarding the settings actually set in the yarn splicing device, corresponding to the input yarn-related information. The output unit may output the device specification information and / or yarn splicing performance setting information calculated by the calculation unit. This allows for the calculation and confirmation of appropriate yarn splicing device specifications and / or settings actually set in the yarn splicing device for yarns having at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length.

[0013] In the above-described textile machinery system, the equipment specification information and / or yarn splicing performance setting information may include at least one of the following: the type of yarn splicing device, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the yarn strength, and information regarding the yarn retention rate. This allows for the calculation and verification of the type of yarn splicing device, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the yarn strength, and information regarding the yarn retention rate, corresponding to at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length.

[0014] In the above-described textile machinery system, the textile machinery may have a spinning unit that generates yarn from fiber bundles. In this case, the input unit may input at least one of the following as yarn-related information: the type of fiber bundle, information about the thickness of the yarn, and information about the spinning speed of the yarn. The calculation unit may also calculate yarn generation setting information for yarn generation in the spinning unit that corresponds to the input yarn-related information. The output unit may output the yarn generation setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

[0015] This allows the system to calculate and verify yarn production setting information for the spinning unit, which corresponds to at least one of the input fiber bundle type, yarn thickness information, and yarn spinning speed information.

[0016] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a management method for managing information concerning a textile machine having a winding device that winds yarn to form a package. The management method comprises the following steps. (a) A step of entering yarn-related information about the yarn. (b) A step of calculating setting information for yarn splicing in a textile machine and / or yarn generation in a textile machine, corresponding to the input yarn-related information, based on the input yarn-related information and a predetermined algorithm. (c) A step to output the calculated configuration information.

[0017] In the management method described above, simply by inputting yarn-related information, appropriate setting information corresponding to the input yarn-related information is calculated based on the input information and a predetermined algorithm. This reduces the amount of work required from the user to consider settings for the textile machine, verify the considered settings, and determine the optimal settings in order to obtain yarn and packaging of the desired quality, thereby reducing the burden on the user regarding the settings of the textile machine.

[0018] A program according to yet another aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to execute the above-described management method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] By simply inputting the yarn-related information , appropriate setting information corresponding thereto can be calculated by a predetermined algorithm, reducing the burden on the user for setting the textile machine.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] A diagram showing a configuration example of a textile machine system. [Figure 2] A diagram showing the specific configuration of the first textile machine. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the specific configuration of the second textile machine. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the specific configuration of the management device. [Figure 5] A flowchart showing the first management operation. [Figure 6] A diagram showing an example of the first input interface. [Figure 7A] A diagram showing an example of the first output interface. [Figure 7B] A diagram showing an example of the second output interface. [Figure 8] A diagram showing an example of the first list display interface. [Figure 9] A diagram showing an example of the second list display interface. [Figure 10] A flowchart showing the second management operation. [Figure 11] A diagram showing an example of the second input interface.

Embodiments of the Invention

[0021] 1. First Embodiment (1) Overview of the Textile Machine System The textile machinery system 100 is described below. The textile machinery system 100 is a system comprising a textile machine having a winding device that winds yarn to form a package, and a management device capable of communicating with the textile machine. The management device of the textile machinery system 100 receives input of yarn-related information, and calculates setting information for yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the textile machine that corresponds to the input yarn-related information using the input yarn-related information and a predetermined algorithm, and outputs the calculated setting information. In this way, the textile machinery system 100 eliminates the need for the user to repeatedly consider the optimal settings for the textile machine and verify whether the considered settings can produce appropriate yarn and packages, thereby reducing the burden on the user regarding the settings of the textile machine.

[0022] (2) Configuration of the textile machinery system A specific example of the configuration of the textile machinery system 100 will be explained using Figure 1. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the textile machinery system 100. The textile machinery system 100 mainly comprises a first textile machine 1, a second textile machine 2, and a control device 3. The first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2 are installed in a predetermined facility F, such as a spinning mill. In the textile machinery system 100, there may be multiple facilities F in which the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2 are installed. Also, some facilities F may be equipped only with the first textile machine 1, and others may be equipped only with the second textile machine 2.

[0023] The first textile machine 1 consists of a plurality of winding devices 11 (Figure 2). A winding device is a device that winds yarn from a bobbin to form a package. In other words, a winding device is a device for unwinding yarn wound on a bobbin and winding it as a package. Note that the first textile machine 1 may be installed as a single unit or in multiple units within the facility F.

[0024] The second textile machine 2 consists of multiple spinning machines 21 (Figure 3). The spinning machine 21 is a device that generates yarn by applying a swirling airflow to a fiber bundle and winds up the generated yarn to form a package. In other words, the spinning machine 21 is a device for generating yarn from a fiber bundle and winding up the generated yarn as a package. Thus, the winding machine 11 and the spinning machine differ in their package formation processes. Note that the second textile machine 2 may be installed as a single unit or as a multiple unit within facility F.

[0025] Management device 3 is a computer system composed of arithmetic processing circuits such as a CPU and GPU, memory devices, and various interfaces. Management device 3 is, for example, a cloud server that provides cloud services. Note that management device 3 may also be a virtual computer system that implements the above hardware in software.

[0026] The management device 3 is connected to the relay device 4 via network N (for example, the Internet). The relay device 4 is installed within facility F and is connected to the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2 within facility F. In other words, the management device 3 is connected to the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2 via network N and the relay device 4. The relay device 4 is a computer system consisting of a CPU, storage device, various interfaces, etc.

[0027] The control device 3 implements the function of calculating various settings for the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2 using an algorithm for calculating various settings for these textile machines. Specifically, the control device 3 receives input of yarn-related information concerning the yarn in the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2, and calculates various settings for the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2 corresponding to the input yarn-related information using the above algorithm.

[0028] The control device 3 acquires various information related to the first textile machine 1 and the second textile machine 2, stores and manages the acquired information.

[0029] The textile machinery system 100 includes a first terminal 5. The first terminal 5 is a computer system composed of arithmetic processing circuits such as a CPU and GPU, storage devices (RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, etc.), and various interfaces. The first terminal 5 is, for example, a personal computer, a tablet terminal, or a mobile terminal. The first terminal 5 is connected to the management device 3 via a network N. The main user of the first terminal 5 is, for example, the administrator of the textile machinery system 100. The first terminal 5 can access the management device 3 by, for example, specifying the address of the management device 3 (for example, an IP address) in a web browser. In addition, the first terminal 5 may be able to access the management device 3 by a dedicated application (software).

[0030] Users of the first terminal 5 can access the management device 3 using the first terminal 5 and view various information managed by the management device 3. Specifically, the first terminal 5 receives input of desired yarn-related information from users, receives setting information for the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2 corresponding to the input yarn-related information from the management device 3, and displays the received setting information on the display device. In addition, users can use the first terminal 5 to view various information managed by the management device 3.

[0031] The textile machinery system 100 is equipped with a second terminal 6. The second terminal 6 is a computer system composed of arithmetic processing circuits such as a CPU and GPU, storage devices (RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, etc.), and various interfaces. The second terminal 6 is, for example, a personal computer, a tablet terminal, or a mobile terminal. The second terminal 6 is connected to the network within facility F and is connected to the management device 3 via the relay device 4 and network N. The second terminal 6 can be accessed by specifying the address of the management device 3 (for example, an IP address) in a web browser. Alternatively, the second terminal 6 may access the management device 3 using a dedicated application (software). The main users of the second terminal 6 are, for example, workers who operate the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2 at facility F. Users can use the second terminal 6 to view various information managed by the management device 3.

[0032] (3) Specific configuration of the first textile machine The specific configuration of the first textile machine 1 will be explained below using Figure 2. Figure 2 is a diagram showing the specific configuration of the first textile machine 1. The first textile machine 1 has a plurality of attached winding devices 11, a hoisting device 13, and a machine base controller 15.

[0033] The winding device 11 winds the yarn Y1 unwound from the yarn supply bobbin B1 onto the winding tube B2 to form a package P1. The winding device 11 includes, from upstream to downstream of the movement of the yarn Y1, a yarn supply bobbin B1, a yarn unwinding assist device 111, a tensioning device 112, a yarn splicing device 113, a yarn clearer 114, a lower yarn guide member 115, an upper yarn guide member 116, a twill drum 117, and a cradle 118.

[0034] The yarn supply bobbin B1 supplies yarn Y1 to form the package P1. The yarn unwinding assist device 111 assists in the unwinding of yarn Y1 from the yarn supply bobbin B1 by lowering a restricting member that covers the core tube of the yarn supply bobbin B1 in conjunction with the unwinding of yarn Y1 from the yarn supply bobbin B1. The tensioning device 112 applies a predetermined tension to the moving yarn Y1.

[0035] The yarn splicing device 113 splices the lower thread on the yarn supply bobbin B1 side with the upper thread on the package P1 side when the yarn clearer 114 detects a yarn defect and cuts the yarn Y1, or when the yarn Y1 breaks during unwinding from the yarn supply bobbin B1. The yarn splicing device 113 can be, for example, a mechanical type or one that uses a fluid such as compressed air.

[0036] The yarn clearer 114 detects the thickness and foreign matter of the yarn Y1 and determines, based on the detection results, whether there are yarn defects in the yarn Y1 (areas with abnormal yarn thickness or foreign matter contained in the yarn). The yarn clearer 114 is, for example, an optical clearer that detects the thickness and / or foreign matter of the yarn Y1 based on the amount of light transmitted and / or reflected when light is irradiated onto the yarn Y1, or a capacitive clearer that detects the thickness of the yarn Y1 based on the capacitance between electrodes when the yarn Y1 passes between the electrodes.

[0037] The yarn clearer 114 can determine that a yarn defect exists in yarn Y1 if, for example, the measured thickness of yarn Y1 is greater than or less than a predetermined thickness. If a yarn defect is determined to exist in yarn Y1, a cutter provided in the yarn clearer 114 cuts the portion of yarn Y1 where the defect occurred.

[0038] The bobbin guide member 115 (the guide member on the thread feeding side) captures the thread Y1 (bobbin thread) on the thread feeding bobbin B1 side when the thread Y1 breaks and guides it to the thread splicing device 113. A suction port is provided at the tip of the bobbin guide member 115, and a suction flow is generated at this port to suck and capture the bobbin thread.

[0039] The upper thread guide member 116 (the guide member on the package side) captures the thread Y1 (upper thread) on the package P1 side when the thread Y1 breaks and guides it to the thread splicing device 113. A suction mouth is provided at the tip of the upper thread guide member 116, and a suction flow is generated in this suction mouth to suck and capture the upper thread.

[0040] If a thread defect is detected and thread Y1 is cut, or if thread Y1 breaks, the lower thread guide member 115 catches the thread on the thread supply bobbin B1 side and guides it to the thread splicing device 113, and the upper thread guide member 116 catches the thread on the package P1 side and guides it to the thread splicing device 113. Then, the thread splicing device 113 splices the thread Y1 guided by these guide members. After the thread splicing by the thread splicing device 113, winding of thread Y1 resumes.

[0041] The ridge drum 117 is a member that can rotate in a driven manner in contact with the circumferential surface of the winding tube B2 or the circumferential surface of the package P1. The ridge drum 117 is provided with a ridge groove for ridge-winding the yarn Y1. When the ridge drum 117 rotates in a driven manner due to the rotation of the winding tube B2 or the package P1, the ridge groove allows the yarn Y1 to ridge along the longitudinal direction of the winding tube B2 or the package P1.

[0042] The cradle 118 supports the winding tube B2 for forming the package P1 so that it can be rotatably and detachably attached around a predetermined axis. The cradle 118 is rotatable around a pivot axis. This allows the cradle 118 to rotate around the pivot axis and absorb the increase in the diameter of the package P1 that occurs when the yarn Y1 is wound onto the winding tube B2. The cradle 118 is provided with a drive mechanism that rotates the cradle 118 around the pivot axis.

[0043] The arrangement of the components of the winding device 11 is not limited to the order shown in Figure 2, from bottom to top: yarn feeding bobbin B1, yarn unwinding assist device 111, tensioning device 112, yarn splicing device 113, yarn clearer 114, lower thread guide member 115, upper thread guide member 116, twill drum 117, and cradle 118. For example, the arrangement shown in Figure 2, from top to bottom, may be as described above.

[0044] Returning to the description of the configuration of the first textile machine 1, the hoisting device 13 travels to each winding device 11 when the package P1 is fully wound in that device, retrieves the fully wound package P1, and supplies an empty winding tube B2.

[0045] The machine controller 15 is a computer system composed of a CPU, a storage device (RAM, ROM, HDD, SSD, etc.), and various interfaces. The machine controller 15 has a display device 151 for displaying various information (for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc.) and an input device 152 for making various settings (for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, an operation board, etc.). The display device 151 and the input device 152 may be implemented as a display device equipped with a touch panel. In the first textile machine 1, the machine controller 15 and the relay device 4 are connected and can communicate with each other.

[0046] A machine base controller 15 is provided for each first textile machine 1. The machine base controller 15 manages the winding device 11 in the first textile machine 1 where the machine base controller 15 is installed. Specifically, the machine base controller 15 stores setting values ​​entered by the user using an input device 152, etc., and transmits these setting values ​​to the controller of each winding device 11. The machine base controller 15 also collects various information about the winding device 11 from the controller of each winding device 11. For example, it collects information on the occurrence of yarn defects in each winding device 11, and information on the occurrence of various events that have occurred. The machine base controller 15 integrates the information about each winding device 11 and the information of the first textile machine 1, and outputs it to the relay device 4 as information for one first textile machine 1 (one base).

[0047] (4) Specific configuration of the second textile machine The specific configuration of the second textile machine 2 will be explained below using Figure 3. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the specific configuration of the second textile machine 2. The second textile machine 2 has a plurality of spinning machines 21 arranged side by side and a machine stand controller 23.

[0048] The spinning machine 21 is a device that spins a fiber bundle T to produce spun yarn Y2, and winds up the spun yarn Y2 to form a package P2. Specifically, each spinning machine 21 has, from upstream to downstream of the yarn movement, a drafting device 211, a spinning section 212, a yarn storage device 213, and a package forming device 214.

[0049] The drafting device 211 is installed on the frame FL of the spinning machine 21. The drafting device 211 stretches the fiber bundle T supplied from the sliver case via the sliver guide to a predetermined width. The fiber bundle T stretched by the drafting device 211 is supplied to the spinning unit 212.

[0050] The spinning unit 212 twists the fiber bundle T supplied from the drafting device 211 to produce spun yarn Y2. The spinning unit 212 uses a swirling airflow to twist the fiber bundle T to produce spun yarn Y2.

[0051] The yarn storage device 213 is a roller member that rotates around an axis and temporarily stores a certain amount of spun yarn Y2 by winding it around its outer surface. By rotating the yarn storage device 213 with the spun yarn Y2 wound around its outer surface at a predetermined rotational speed, the yarn storage device 213 can draw out the spun yarn Y2 from the spinning section 212 at a predetermined speed and transport it downstream.

[0052] The package forming apparatus 214 rotates the package P2 that is in contact with the winding drum and winds the spun yarn Y2 onto the package P2 while traversing it, thereby generating a package P2 of spun yarn Y2.

[0053] The spinning machine 21 is equipped with a yarn clearer 215 in the path of the spun yarn Y2 between the spinning unit 212 and the yarn storage device 213. The yarn clearer 215 detects the thickness and foreign matter of the spun yarn Y2 and determines whether the spun yarn Y2 has defects based on the detection results. If the yarn clearer 215 determines that the spun yarn Y2 has defects, it cuts the spun yarn Y2 by stopping the drive of the draft device 211 or the spinning unit 212.

[0054] Subsequently, the yarn splicing device 217 splices the yarn end on the spinning unit 212 side with the yarn end on the package P2 side. In this way, the spinning machine 21 can remove yarn defects that have occurred in the spun yarn Y2. After the yarn splicing described above, the generation of spun yarn Y2 and the winding of spun yarn Y2 onto the package P2 are resumed. Note that the cutting of spun yarn Y2 may be performed by providing a cutter on the spinning machine 21.

[0055] The arrangement of the components of the spinning machine 21 is not limited to the order shown in Figure 3, from top to bottom: drafting device 211, spinning unit 212, yarn storage device 213, and package forming device 214. For example, the arrangement may be as shown above, from bottom to top in Figure 3.

[0056] The machine controller 23 is a computer system consisting of a CPU, storage devices (RAM, ROM, SSD, HDD, etc.), and various interfaces. The machine controller 23 further includes a touch panel 231 (for example, a display combining a thin display such as an LCD and a touch panel) for displaying various information and making various settings. In the second textile machine 2, the machine controller 23 and the management device 3 are connected and can communicate with each other.

[0057] A machine base controller 23 is provided for each second textile machine 2. The machine base controller 23 manages the spinning machine 21 in the second textile machine 2 where the machine base controller 23 is installed. Specifically, the machine base controller 23 stores setting values ​​entered by the user using a touch panel 231 or the like, and transmits these setting values ​​to the controller of each spinning machine. The machine base controller 23 also collects various information about the spinning machine 21 from the controller of each spinning machine 21. For example, it collects information on the occurrence of yarn defects in each spinning machine 21, and information on the occurrence of various events that have occurred. The machine base controller 23 integrates the information about each spinning machine 21 and the information of the second textile machine 2, and outputs it to the relay device 4 as information for one second textile machine 2 (one base).

[0058] (5) Configuration of the control device The specific configuration of the management device 3 will be explained below using Figure 4. Figure 4 is a diagram showing the specific configuration of the management device 3. The management device 3 has an information processing unit 31 and a storage unit 33. The information processing unit 31 is part of the CPU, various interfaces, and storage device of the management device 3, and performs various information processing in the management device 3. The information processing unit 31 performs various information processing in the management device 3 by executing computer programs stored in the storage device (storage unit 33).

[0059] The memory unit 33 stores computer programs, various parameters, and various information. The memory unit 33 stores the navigation program NP, the first performance data D1, the second performance data D2, and the device specification information IN3.

[0060] Navigation program NP is a program that can be executed by the information processing unit 31. When executed by the information processing unit 31, navigation program NP provides various functions to support the use of the textile machinery system 100. Navigation program NP includes a first setting unit F1, a second setting unit F2, and a determination unit F3. Navigation program NP may also include programs that implement functions other than those implemented by the first setting unit F1, the second setting unit F2, and the determination unit F3.

[0061] The first setting unit F1, the second setting unit F2, and the determination unit F3 may be implemented by programs that are clearly separated within the navigation program NP, or some of their functions may be implemented by a common program within the navigation program NP.

[0062] The first setting unit F1 assists in various settings in the first textile machine 1. Specifically, the first setting unit F1 provides a function to output setting information related to yarn splicing in the first textile machine 1, corresponding to the yarn used to form the package in the first textile machine 1. That is, the first setting unit F1 outputs setting information related to yarn splicing that is considered optimal for the yarn used to form the package. The setting information related to yarn splicing output from the first setting unit F1 includes, for example, information regarding the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 (device specification information IN3, described later), and / or information regarding the settings actually made to the yarn splicing device 113 (first actual setting information IN11, described later).

[0063] The first setting unit F1 includes a first input providing unit F11, a first calculation unit F12, and a first output unit F13. The first input providing unit F11, the first calculation unit F12, and the first output unit F13 may be implemented by programs that are clearly separated within the first setting unit F1, or some of their functions may be implemented by a common program within the first setting unit F1.

[0064] The first input providing unit F11 receives input of first yarn-related information concerning the yarn used to form the package. The first yarn-related information includes, for example, the type, type (yarn type), thickness (count), twist direction (e.g., right-hand twist (S-twist), left-hand twist (Z-twist)), and length (fiber length) of the yarn used to form the package.

[0065] In addition, the first yarn-related information may include information regarding subsequent processes for the yarn and comments about the yarn. The first input provision unit F11 accepts input of the first yarn-related information by displaying a predetermined user interface on the first terminal 5 or the second terminal 6.

[0066] The first calculation unit F12 calculates setting information for yarn splicing in the first textile machine 1 (information regarding the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113, and / or information regarding the settings actually made to the yarn splicing device 113) corresponding to the first yarn-related information (yarn type, type, thickness, twist direction, length, etc.) input using the first input providing unit F11. In other words, the first calculation unit F12 calculates setting information for yarn splicing that is considered optimal for yarn having the characteristics shown in the first yarn-related information.

[0067] The setting information for yarn splicing in the first textile machine 1 includes, for example, at least one of the following: the type of yarn splicing device 113, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device 113 (e.g., information regarding the type of splicer nozzle (twist nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding lever, the type of untwist pipe, the type of cutter, etc.), information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113 (e.g., lever position, untwist time, untwist pressure, twist time, twist pressure, etc.), information regarding the strength of the yarn, information regarding the yarn retention rate (the ratio of the strength of the spliced ​​portion of the yarn to the strength of the unspliced ​​portion of the yarn, which is set to 100%), information regarding the appearance of the yarn, and information regarding user evaluation. The information regarding the appearance of the yarn included in the setting information for yarn splicing is, for example, information regarding the yarn splice when yarn splicing is performed. This information regarding the appearance of the yarn allows confirmation of the yarn splicing state. The information regarding the appearance of the yarn can also be information regarding the state of the yarn other than the splice.

[0068] The algorithm implemented by the first calculation unit F12, which calculates setting information related to yarn splicing from the input first yarn-related information, is an algorithm that calculates the corresponding setting information by, for example, conditional branching of each piece of information included in the first yarn-related information and a predetermined mathematical formula that is a function of each piece of information. Specifically, this algorithm selects the setting information for the yarn splicing device 113 that is considered optimal for a given condition that a specific piece of information in the first yarn-related information is within a certain range. The user can decide, for example, what branching conditions to include in the algorithm based on the first performance data D1 (described later). Furthermore, the algorithm can be updated by the user based on the first performance data D1, etc.

[0069] In addition, the algorithm can be, for example, a machine learning model that takes first-string-related information as input and outputs corresponding configuration information. The machine learning model can be, for example, various neural network models, transformers (or the encoder portion thereof), or other generative AI models. This machine learning model can be trained using, if necessary, training data that takes first-string-related information as input and outputs corresponding configuration information.

[0070] As described above, the first calculation unit F12, which calculates setting information corresponding to the first yarn-related information, is stored in the storage unit 33 of the management device 3 and executed by the management device 3, so that the user of the textile machine system 100 can obtain setting information calculated by a unified and optimal algorithm.

[0071] The first output unit F13 outputs the setting information calculated by the first calculation unit F12 to an external device (for example, the first terminal 5, the second terminal 6, and / or the machine controller 15 of the first textile machine 1).

[0072] The second setting unit F2 assists in various settings in the second textile machine 2. Specifically, the second setting unit F2 provides a function to output setting information related to yarn splicing in the second textile machine 2, and setting information related to yarn generation in the second textile machine 2, corresponding to the yarn produced in the second textile machine 2. In other words, the second setting unit F2 outputs setting information related to yarn splicing that is considered optimal for the yarn used in the second textile machine 2, and setting information that is considered optimal for generating the yarn used in the second textile machine 2. The setting information related to yarn splicing output from the second setting unit F2 is, for example, setting information for the yarn splicing device 217. The setting information related to yarn generation output from the second setting unit F2 is, for example, yarn generation setting information related to yarn generation in the spinning machine 21 (draft device 211, spinning unit 212).

[0073] The second setting unit F2 includes a second input providing unit F21, a second calculation unit F22, and a second output unit F23. The second input providing unit F21, the second calculation unit F22, and the second output unit F23 may be implemented by programs that are clearly separated within the second setting unit F2, or some of their functions may be implemented by a common program within the second setting unit F2.

[0074] The second input providing unit F21 receives input of second yarn-related information concerning the yarn produced in the second textile machine 2. The second yarn-related information includes, for example, the type of fiber bundle used to produce yarn in the spinning machine 21, information regarding the thickness of the yarn to be produced, information regarding the spinning speed of the yarn to be produced, and information regarding the method of joining the yarn to be produced. The second input providing unit F21 receives input of second yarn-related information by displaying a predetermined user interface on the first terminal 5 or the second terminal 6.

[0075] The second calculation unit F22 calculates setting information related to yarn splicing in the second textile machine 2 (for example, setting information for the yarn splicing device 217) and setting information related to yarn production in the second textile machine 2 (for example, yarn production setting information related to yarn production in the spinning device 21), corresponding to the second yarn-related information (for example, information regarding the type of spinning machine 21, the type of fiber bundle, the thickness of the yarn, the spinning speed, the method of yarn splicing, etc.) input using the second input provision unit F21.

[0076] The setting information for yarn splicing in the second textile machine 2 includes, for example, at least one of the following: the type of yarn splicing device 217; information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., information regarding the type of splicer nozzle (twist nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding lever, the type of untwist pipe, the type of cutter, etc.); information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., lever position, untwist time, untwist pressure, twist time, twist pressure, etc.); information regarding yarn strength; information regarding yarn retention rate; information regarding the appearance of the yarn; and information regarding user evaluation.

[0077] On the other hand, the setting information (yarn production setting information) for yarn production in the second textile machine 2 includes, for example, information regarding the device configuration of the drafting device 211 and / or spinning unit 212 (for example, conditions regarding the distance between rollers of the drafting device 211 such as gauge width, and conditions regarding nozzles such as the type of nozzle of the spinning unit 212), spinning conditions in the drafting device 211 and / or spinning unit 212 (for example, conditions regarding the rotation speed of rollers such as total draft ratio (TDR), main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), brake draft ratio (BDR), and feed ratio (Feed), spinning speed, conditions regarding the nozzle of the spinning unit 212 (nozzle pressure, etc.), information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 217, information regarding yarn strength, and information regarding yarn retention rate.

[0078] The draft ratio is the peripheral speed ratio of the rollers of the drafting device 211. For example, the total draft ratio (TDR) is the peripheral speed ratio of the roller located at the uppermost position to the roller located at the lowermost position. The main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), and brake draft ratio (BDR) are the peripheral speed ratios of one roller to the other of a series of rollers. The feed ratio (Feed) is the peripheral speed ratio of the roller located at the lowermost position of the drafting device 211 to the roller of the yarn storage device 213.

[0079] The algorithm implemented by the second calculation unit F22, which calculates setting information related to yarn splicing and setting information related to yarn generation from the input second yarn-related information, is an algorithm that calculates the corresponding setting information by conditional branching of each piece of information included in the second yarn-related information and predetermined mathematical formulas that are functions of each piece of information. Specifically, the algorithm selects the optimal setting information for the yarn splicing device 217 and the yarn generation setting information for the spinning device 21 (draft device 211, spinning unit 212) based on the condition that certain pieces of information in the second yarn-related information are within a certain range, and / or calculates the setting information by substituting the input second yarn-related information into the mathematical formula. The user can decide, for example, what branching conditions, mathematical formulas, and / or parameters in the formulas to include in the algorithm based on past second performance data D2 (described later). Furthermore, the algorithm can be updated by the user based on second performance data D2, etc.

[0080] Alternatively, the algorithm can be a machine learning model, such as a neural network, which takes second-string related information as input and outputs corresponding configuration information. This machine learning model can be trained using training data where the input is second-string related information and the output is corresponding configuration information.

[0081] As described above, the second calculation unit F22, which calculates setting information corresponding to the second yarn-related information, is stored in the storage unit 33 of the management device 3 and executed by the management device 3, so that the user of the textile machine system 100 can obtain setting information calculated by a unified and optimal algorithm.

[0082] The second output unit F23 outputs the setting information calculated by the second calculation unit F22 to an external device (for example, the first terminal 5, the second terminal 6, and / or the machine controller 23 of the second textile machine 2).

[0083] The determination unit F3 uses the first yarn quality information IN12 (described later) associated with the first performance setting information IN11 (described later) and / or the second yarn quality information IN22 (described later) associated with the second performance setting information IN21 (described later) to determine whether there is an abnormality in the yarn in the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2. The abnormality in the yarn that the determination unit F3 determines is, for example, an abnormality in the appearance of the yarn. In addition, abnormalities related to the thickness of the yarn, the strength of the yarn, etc., may also be the target of determination.

[0084] The determination unit F3 is a machine learning model, such as a neural network, that, when input is yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn included in the yarn quality information, outputs a score related to the appearance of the yarn contained in this yarn image information. This machine learning model can be trained, for example, using training data in which the input is yarn image information and the output is a score related to the appearance of the yarn.

[0085] Alternatively, the determination unit F3 can also be implemented by an algorithm that performs image analysis on thread image information representing the appearance of the thread and calculates a score related to the appearance of the thread contained in this thread image information.

[0086] Furthermore, the determination unit F3 determines that the yarn is normal if the score related to the appearance of the yarn is greater than a predetermined threshold, and determines that there is an abnormality in the yarn if the score related to the appearance of the yarn falls below the predetermined threshold. If the determination unit F3 determines that there is an abnormality in the yarn, it notifies the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 of this fact.

[0087] The first performance data D1 is data relating to the operational performance of the first textile machine 1. The first performance data D1 includes first performance setting information IN11 and first yarn quality information IN12. The first performance setting information IN11 is setting information that was actually set in the first textile machine 1 in the past. Specifically, the first performance setting information IN11 is setting information relating to yarn splicing that was actually set in the first textile machine 1. That is, the first performance setting information IN11 is information relating to the settings that were actually made to the yarn splicing device 113.

[0088] The first performance setting information IN11 includes, for example, at least one of the following: the type of yarn splicing device 113, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device 113 (for example, information regarding the type of splicer nozzle (twist nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding lever, the type of untwist pipe, the type of cutter, etc.), and information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113.

[0089] The first yarn quality information IN12 is associated with the first performance setting information IN11 and is information regarding the quality of the yarn used when the first textile machine 1 was set by the first performance setting information IN11. The first yarn quality information IN12 includes, for example, first yarn strength information relating to the strength of the yarn, first retention rate information relating to the retention rate of the yarn, and first yarn image information which is image data representing the appearance of the yarn. The first yarn image information is, for example, an image that includes the part of the yarn that is joined. In other words, an example of the appearance of the yarn is the appearance of the yarn that is joined.

[0090] The second performance data D2 is data relating to the operational performance of the second textile machine 2. The second performance data D2 includes second performance setting information IN21 and second yarn quality information IN22. The second performance setting information IN21 is setting information that has actually been set in the second textile machine 2 in the past. Specifically, the second performance setting information IN21 is setting information related to yarn splicing that has actually been set in the second textile machine 2 (setting information that has actually been set for the yarn splicing device 217) and setting information related to yarn generation that has actually been set (yarn generation setting information related to yarn generation that has actually been set for the spinning device 21).

[0091] The information regarding yarn splicing included in the second performance setting information IN21 includes, for example, at least one of the following: information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., information regarding the type of splicer nozzle (twist nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding lever, the type of untwist pipe, the type of cutter, etc.), information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 217 (e.g., lever position, untwist time, untwist pressure, twist time, twist pressure, etc.), information regarding the strength of the yarn, and information regarding the yarn retention rate.

[0092] On the other hand, the information regarding yarn production (yarn production setting information) included in the second performance setting information IN21 includes, for example, information regarding the device configuration of the drafting device 211 and / or spinning unit 212 (for example, conditions regarding the distance between rollers of the drafting device 211 such as gauge width, and conditions regarding nozzles such as the type of nozzle of the spinning unit 212), spinning conditions in the drafting device 211 and / or spinning unit 212 (for example, conditions regarding the rotation speed of rollers such as total draft ratio (TDR), main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), brake draft ratio (BDR), and feed ratio (Feed), spinning speed, conditions regarding the nozzle of the spinning unit 212 (nozzle pressure, etc.), information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 217, information regarding yarn strength, and information regarding yarn retention rate.

[0093] The second yarn quality information IN22 is associated with the second performance setting information IN21 and is information regarding the quality of the yarn generated when the second textile machine 2 is set using the second performance setting information IN21. The second yarn quality information IN22 includes, for example, second yarn strength information relating to the strength of the yarn and second yarn image information which is image data representing the appearance of the yarn.

[0094] The device specification information IN3 is information regarding the specifications of various devices installed in the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2. For example, device specification information IN3 includes information regarding the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 of the first textile machine 1. In addition, device specification information IN3 may also include information regarding the specifications of the yarn splicing device 217 of the second textile machine 2 and / or the spinning device 21 (draft device 211, spinning section 212) of the second textile machine 2.

[0095] The device specification information IN3 can be, for example, the specification information for each device described in the instruction manuals for the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2, and / or data that is a reproduction of the data described in the instruction manuals for each device. In other words, the device specification information IN3 stores information regarding the recommended settings for various devices installed in the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2.

[0096] The device specification information IN3 relating to the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 of the first textile machine 1 includes information corresponding to the first actual setting information IN11 relating to the setting information actually set for the yarn splicing device 113. Specifically, the device specification information IN3 relating to the specifications of the yarn splicing device 113 includes, for example, at least one of the following: the type of yarn splicing device 113, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device 113 (for example, information regarding the type of splicer nozzle (twist nozzle), the type of front plate, the type of yarn holding lever, the type of untwist pipe, the type of cutter, etc.), information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113, information regarding the strength of the yarn, information regarding the yarn retention rate, information regarding the appearance of the yarn, and information regarding user evaluation.

[0097] (6) Operation of the textile machinery system (6-1) Management operation of setting information in the first textile machine The operation of the textile machinery system 100 having the above configuration will be described below. First, the management operation (referred to as the first management operation) related to yarn splicing in the first textile machine 1, which is realized when the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 of the textile machinery system 100 executes the first setting unit F1 of the navigation program NP stored in the storage unit 33, will be described.

[0098] The first management operation is initiated when the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 access the management device 3, for example, via a web browser, instruct the execution of the navigation program NP (for example, by specifying the execution of the navigation program NP as a URL in the web browser), and instruct the execution of the first setting unit F1 in the running navigation program NP (for example, by pressing the execution button for the first setting unit F1 in the GUI displayed by the navigation program NP).

[0099] The first control operation described below includes a setting calculation operation for calculating the settings related to yarn splicing of the first textile machine 1 (i.e., the settings of the yarn splicing device 113), and a test operation for performing a yarn splicing test under the setting conditions calculated by the setting calculation operation. Of these, only the setting calculation operation may be performed, or both the setting calculation operation and the test operation may be performed.

[0100] The following explanation describes the first management operation using the example of a case where a user, such as the administrator of the textile machinery system 100, performs a setting calculation operation using the first terminal 5, and an operator at facility F performs a test operation using the second terminal 6.

[0101] The first management operation is performed according to the flowchart shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 is a flowchart of the first management operation. Of the steps in the flowchart shown in Figure 5, steps S11 to S14 correspond to the setting calculation operation, and steps S15 to S16 correspond to the test operation.

[0102] First, the setting calculation operation is performed. Specifically, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3, which is executing the first setting unit F1, instructs the first terminal 5 to accept input of information related to the yarn (first yarn-related information) (step S11). Specifically, the information processing unit 31 executes the first input provision unit F11 of the first setting unit F1 to display, for example, the first input interface GUI1 shown in Figure 6 on the display device of the first terminal 5, and accepts the input of information to the first input interface GUI1 displayed on the first terminal 5. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of the first input interface GUI1.

[0103] The first input interface GUI1 includes a yarn type input field F101 for inputting the yarn type, a yarn type input field F102 for inputting the yarn type, a thickness input field F103 for inputting the yarn thickness (yarn count), a twist direction input field F104 for inputting the yarn twist direction, and a fiber length input field F105 for inputting the yarn length (fiber length). The first input interface GUI1 shown in Figure 6 further includes a twist count input field F106 for inputting the twist count, a post-processing input field F107 for inputting the yarn post-processing method, and a comment input field F108 for inputting comments. In other words, the first yarn-related information that can be input in the first input interface GUI1 is the yarn type, type, thickness, twist direction, length, twist count, post-processing, and comments about the yarn.

[0104] The first input interface GUI1 includes a specification information output button B11 that calculates and outputs device specification information IN3 corresponding to the first yarn-related information entered using the above input fields, and a performance data output button B12 that calculates and outputs first performance data D1 corresponding to the entered first yarn-related information.

[0105] Furthermore, when the actual data output button B12 of the first input interface GUI1 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 may display on the first terminal 5 that "the first actual data D1 is reference data, and it is preferable to register the device specification information IN3 in the selection list described later."

[0106] When the first input interface GUI1 is displayed on the first terminal 5, the first yarn-related information is input, and the specification information output button B11 or the actual data output button B12 of the first input interface GUI1 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 executes the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1 and calculates the device specification information IN3 (when the specification information output button B11 is pressed) or the first actual data D1 (when the actual data output button B12 is pressed) corresponding to the input first yarn-related information (step S12).

[0107] The information processing unit 31, which executes the first calculation unit F12 configured by conditional branching, executes a conditional branch for the information included in the first yarn-related information, for example, "If information a included in the first yarn-related information satisfies condition b, output device specification information IN3 / first actual data D1 where information c included in the yarn splicing information satisfies condition d," thereby identifying the device specification information IN3 or first actual data D1 corresponding to the first yarn-related information from the device specification information IN3 or first actual data D1 stored in the storage unit 33.

[0108] Meanwhile, the information processing unit 31, which executes the first calculation unit F12 composed of a machine learning model, takes the first thread-related information input in step S11 as input to the machine learning model and identifies the device specification information IN3 or first performance data D1 that corresponds to the input first thread-related information from among the device specification information IN3 or first performance data D1 stored in the storage unit 33.

[0109] After calculating the device specification information IN3 or the first actual data D1 corresponding to the first thread-related information, the information processing unit 31 outputs the device specification information IN3 or the first actual data D1 calculated in step S12 to the first terminal 5 (step S13).

[0110] Specifically, when the specification information output button B11 is pressed in the first input interface GUI1, the information processing unit 31 executes the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1 to display, for example, the first output interface GUI2 shown in Figure 7A on the display device of the first terminal 5, and displays the calculated device specification information IN3 in the first output interface GUI2. Figure 7A is a diagram showing an example of the first output interface GUI2 displaying the device specification information IN3.

[0111] On the other hand, when the actual data output button B12 is pressed in the first input interface GUI1, the information processing unit 31 executes the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1 to display, for example, the second output interface GUI3 shown in Figure 7B on the display device of the first terminal 5, and displays the calculated first actual data D1 in the second output interface GUI3. Figure 7B is a diagram showing an example of the second output interface GUI3 that displays the first actual data D1.

[0112] Furthermore, the display format may differ between the first output interface GUI2, which displays the device specification information IN3, and the second output interface GUI3, which displays the first actual data D1. For example, as shown in Figures 7A and 7B, the fill color of the first column R11 of the first output interface GUI2 (e.g., purple) is different from the fill color of the first column R21 of the second output interface GUI3, which displays the first actual data D1 (e.g., light green). This makes it easier to visually recognize whether the output interface displays the device specification information IN3 or the first actual data D1.

[0113] As shown in Figure 7A, the first output interface GUI2 displays multiple device specification information IN3 in a tabular format. Specifically, one device specification information IN3 is displayed in each column (from the second column onward) of the first output interface GUI2. In addition, each row of the first output interface GUI2 displays the information contained in the device specification information IN3.

[0114] Specifically, the first output interface GUI2 includes a setting identification display line L201 that displays setting identification information, a type display line L202 that displays the type of yarn splicing device 113, a nozzle type display line L203 that displays the type of splicer nozzle of the yarn splicing device 113, a plate type display line L204 that displays the type of front plate of the yarn splicing device 113, a lever type display line L205 that displays the type of yarn holding lever of the yarn splicing device 113, a pipe type display line L206 that displays the type of untwisting pipe, and a cutter type It includes a cutter type display row L207 that displays the type of cutter, an average strength display row L208 that displays the average strength of the yarn, a minimum strength display row L209 that displays the minimum strength of the yarn, a variation rate display row L210 that displays the variation rate of the yarn strength, a retention rate display row L211 that displays the retention rate of the yarn, an appearance display row L212 that displays the appearance of the yarn, a mechanical setting display row L213 that displays the mechanical settings of the yarn splicing device 113, and a controller setting display row L214 that displays the settings of the yarn splicing device 113 in the machine base controller 15.

[0115] In other words, the device specification information IN3 that can be displayed on the first output interface GUI2 includes the type of yarn splice device 113, the type of splicer nozzle of the yarn splice device 113, the type of front plate of the yarn splice device 113, the type of yarn holding lever of the yarn splice device 113, the type of untwist pipe, the type of cutter of the yarn splice device 113, the average strength of the yarn, the minimum strength of the yarn, the rate of variation of the yarn strength, the yarn retention rate, the appearance of the yarn, the mechanical settings of the yarn splice device 113, and the settings of the yarn splice device 113 in the machine controller 15.

[0116] As shown in Figure 7A, in the first output interface GUI2 that displays the device specification information IN3, information regarding yarn strength such as the average yarn strength, minimum yarn strength, and yarn strength fluctuation rate, as well as information regarding yarn retention and yarn appearance, are displayed using symbols such as "circles" and "triangles". A "circle" indicates that the characteristics of the yarn spliced ​​by the yarn splicing device 113 are good. A "triangle" indicates that the characteristics of the yarn spliced ​​by the yarn splicing device 113 are moderate. For example, if the average yarn strength is displayed with a "circle", it indicates that the average strength of the spliced ​​yarn is high. On the other hand, if the average yarn strength is displayed with a "triangle", it indicates that the average strength of the spliced ​​yarn is moderate.

[0117] As shown in Figure 7A, the Favorite button B21 is displayed in the setting identification display row L201 of the first output interface GUI2. When the Favorite button B21 is pressed, the device specification information IN3 displayed in the same column as the pressed Favorite button B21 can be added to the selection list LI, which will be described later. The selection list LI is list data for recording the device specification information IN3 and / or the first performance data D1. If the selected Favorite button B21 is pressed again, the device specification information IN3 displayed in the same column as the pressed Favorite button B21 can be removed from the selection list LI.

[0118] Additionally, the mechanical settings display line L213 and controller settings display line L214 of the first output interface GUI2 display a detail display button B22. Pressing the detail display button B22 displays the details of the mechanical settings of the thread splicing device 113 and the details of the settings of the thread splicing device 113 in the machine base controller 15.

[0119] Furthermore, the first output interface GUI2 includes an input interface display button B23 that displays the first input interface GUI1 again, and a performance data output button B24 that calculates and outputs the first performance data D1 corresponding to the first thread-related information.

[0120] As shown in Figure 7B, the second output interface GUI3 has a similar configuration to the first output interface GUI2 described above. Specifically, the second output interface GUI3 displays multiple first actual data D1 in a tabular format. One first actual data D1 is displayed in each column (from the second column onward) of the second output interface GUI3.

[0121] The second output interface GUI3 displays setting identification information in a setting identification line L301, type display line L302 displaying the type of yarn splicing device 113, nozzle type display line L303 displaying the type of splicer nozzle of the yarn splicing device 113, plate type display line L304 displaying the type of front plate of the yarn splicing device 113, lever type display line L305 displaying the type of yarn holding lever of the yarn splicing device 113, pipe type display line L306 displaying the type of untwisting pipe, and cutter type. It includes a cutter type display row L307, an average strength display row L308 that displays the average strength of the yarn, a minimum strength display row L309 that displays the minimum strength of the yarn, a variation rate display row L310 that displays the variation rate of the yarn strength, a retention rate display row L311 that displays the retention rate of the yarn, an appearance display row L312 that displays the appearance of the yarn, a mechanical setting display row L313 that displays the mechanical settings of the yarn splicing device 113, and a controller setting display row L314 that displays the settings of the yarn splicing device 113 in the machine base controller 15.

[0122] Specifically, the rows of the first output interface GUI2, excluding the average strength display row L308 to the appearance display row L312, display the first actual setting information IN11 of the first actual data D1. On the other hand, the rows of the first output interface GUI2, averaging strength display row L308 to the appearance display row L312, display the first yarn quality information IN12 of the first actual data D1. In addition, the rows of the average strength display row L308 to the retention rate display row L311 display the first yarn strength information of the first yarn quality information IN12, and the appearance display row L312 displays the first yarn image information of the first yarn quality information IN12.

[0123] In other words, the first actual data D1 that can be displayed on the first output interface GUI2 includes the type of yarn splice device 113, the type of splicer nozzle of the yarn splice device 113, the type of front plate of the yarn splice device 113, the type of yarn holding lever of the yarn splice device 113, the type of untwist pipe, the type of cutter of the yarn splice device 113, the average strength of the yarn, the minimum strength of the yarn, the rate of variation of the yarn strength, the yarn retention rate, the appearance of the yarn, the mechanical settings of the yarn splice device 113, and the settings of the yarn splice device 113 in the machine controller 15.

[0124] As shown in Figure 7B, in the second output interface GUI3 that displays the first performance data D1, unlike the first output interface GUI2, information regarding yarn strength, such as the average yarn strength, minimum yarn strength, and yarn strength fluctuation rate, as well as the yarn retention rate, are displayed as actual numerical values. As will be described later, these values ​​are measured when a yarn splicing test is performed by setting the yarn splicing device 113 using the first performance setting information IN11, and are input into the first performance data D1. Note that the above measurements may be performed manually by an operator or automatically by the first textile machine 1.

[0125] Furthermore, unlike the first output interface GUI2, the appearance display row L312 of the second output interface GUI3 displays the yarn image display button B31. When the yarn image display button B31 is pressed, the first yarn image information included in the first actual data D1 (i.e., associated with the first actual setting information IN11) displayed in the same column as the pressed yarn image display button B31 is displayed. This allows the user to visually confirm the appearance of the yarn when it is actually spliced ​​by the yarn splicing device 113 configured as shown in the first actual data D1.

[0126] As shown in Figure 7B, the setting identification display row L301 of the second output interface GUI3 displays the Favorites button B32. When the Favorites button B32 is pressed, the first actual data D1 displayed in the same column as the pressed Favorites button B32 can be added to the selection list LI. If the selected Favorites button B32 is pressed again, the first actual data D1 displayed in the same column as the pressed Favorites button B32 can be removed from the selection list LI.

[0127] Furthermore, the second output interface GUI3 includes an input interface display button B33 that displays the first input interface GUI1 again, and a performance data output button B34 that calculates and outputs device specification information IN3 corresponding to the first thread-related information.

[0128] In addition, the detailed display button B22 may also be displayed in the mechanical setting display line L313 and controller setting display line L314 of the second output interface GUI3, similar to the first output interface GUI2.

[0129] Thus, in the textile machinery system 100, simply by inputting the first yarn-related information, the management device 3 executes the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1 to calculate appropriate device specification information IN3 and first performance data D1 corresponding to the input first yarn-related information. As a result, it becomes unnecessary to consider appropriate settings for the first textile machine 1 without any information in order to obtain yarn splicing of the desired quality. Consequently, the burden on the user in setting up the first textile machine 1 can be reduced.

[0130] The user adds the desired device specification information IN3 to the selection list LI by pressing the favorite button B21 in the column displaying the device specification information IN3 that they want to add to the selection list LI, using the first terminal 5. And / or, the user adds the desired first actual data D1 to the selection list LI by pressing the favorite button B32 in the column displaying the first actual data D1 that they want to add to the selection list LI, using the first terminal 5.

[0131] The information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 can display the selection list LI, to which the device specification information IN3 and / or the first performance data D1 have been added as described above, on the display device of the first terminal 5. By viewing the selection list LI displayed on the first terminal 5, the user can confirm and compare the device specification information IN3 and / or the first performance data D1 that have been added to the selection list.

[0132] The information processing unit 31 executes the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1 to display, for example, the first list display interface GUI4 shown in Figure 8 on the display device of the first terminal 5, and displays the selection list LI on the first list display interface GUI4. Figure 8 is a diagram showing an example of the first list display interface GUI4.

[0133] The first list display interface GUI4 displays the equipment specification information IN3 and / or the first actual data D1 included in the selection list LI in a tabular format. One piece of equipment specification information IN3 or first actual data D1 is displayed in each column (from the second column onward) of the first list display interface GUI4. In addition, each row of the first list display interface GUI4 displays the information included in the equipment specification information IN3 and / or first actual data D1. In the example shown in Figure 8, one piece of equipment specification information IN3 included in the selection list LI is displayed in the second column of the first list display interface GUI4. On the other hand, the first actual data D1 included in the selection list LI is displayed in the third and fourth columns of the first list display interface GUI4.

[0134] Specifically, the first list display interface GUI4 includes a setting identification display row L401 that displays setting identification information, a lot number display row L402 that displays the lot number, a device configuration display row L403 that displays information about the device configuration of the yarn splicing device 113 (for example, the type of yarn splicing device 113, the type of splicer nozzle of the yarn splicing device 113, the type of yarn holding lever of the yarn splicing device 113, the type of cutter, etc.), a setting condition display row L404 that displays information about the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113 (for example, the setting conditions in the machine controller 15, the mechanical setting conditions, etc.), a strength range display row L405 that displays the strength range of the yarn, an appearance display row L406 that displays the appearance of the yarn, a measured strength display row L407 that displays the measured strength of the yarn, and an information type display row L408 that indicates whether the information shown in each column is device specification information IN3 (spec) or first actual data D1 (data).

[0135] As shown in Figure 8, the fill color of the setting identification display row L401 in the column displaying the device specification information IN3 (second column) is different from the fill color of the setting identification display row L401 in the columns displaying the first actual data D1 (third and fourth columns) is different. This makes it easier to visually recognize whether the column displays the device specification information IN3 or the first actual data D1 based on the color of the setting identification display row L401.

[0136] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, in the first list display interface GUI4, specific information is displayed in the device configuration display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column that displays device specification information IN3 (the column where "spec" is displayed in the information type display row L408), while specific information is not displayed in the device configuration display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column that displays the first actual data D1 (the column where "data" is displayed in the information type display row L408). This means that the content of the information in the device configuration display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column that displays the first actual data D1 is the same as the content displayed in the device configuration display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column that displays device specification information IN3, and the content display is omitted in the device configuration display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column that displays the first actual data D1. In other words, in the example shown in Figure 8, the first actual data D1 obtained by performing yarn splicing under the conditions displayed in the equipment configuration display row L403 and the setting condition display row L404 of the column displaying equipment specification information IN3 is displayed.

[0137] Furthermore, in the column displaying the device specification information IN3, row L405 showing the strength range evaluation displays a "circle" or "triangle," while row L406 showing the appearance display and row L407 showing the measured strength display display show "-." This is because the device specification information IN3 does not include yarn quality information. On the other hand, in the column displaying the first actual data D1, which includes the first yarn quality information IN12, row L405 showing the strength range display and row L407 showing the measured strength display display show specific values, and row L406 showing the appearance display display button B41 for displaying the first yarn image information.

[0138] As shown in Figure 8, the first list display interface GUI4 includes a first list display button B42 for displaying the first list display interface GUI4, a second list display button B43 for displaying the second list display interface GUI5 (Figure 9), which will be described later, and an input interface display button B44 for displaying the first input interface GUI1 again.

[0139] As shown in Figure 8, when the first list display interface GUI4 is displayed on the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6, the first list display button B42 is displayed filled with a predetermined color.

[0140] Steps S11 to S14 described above are executed, which in turn executes the setting calculation operation, one of the first management operations. After the setting calculation operation is executed and the desired device specification information IN3 and / or the first actual data D1 are added to the selection list LI, the test operation, another of the first management operations, is executed. In the test operation, the yarn splice device 113 is set using the first actual setting information IN11 of the device specification information IN3 and / or the first actual data D1 included in the selection list LI. A yarn splice test is then performed using the yarn splice device 113 after this information has been set, and the test results of the yarn splice test are registered as the first actual data D1.

[0141] Specifically, first, the yarn splicing device 113 is set using the device specification information IN3 present in the selection list LI, and then a yarn splicing test (yarn splicing test) is performed using the yarn splicing device 113 after the setting (step S15). One method for setting the device specification information IN3 to the yarn splicing device 113 is to display the first list display interface GUI4 on the second terminal 6 provided at facility F, and a worker at facility F using the second terminal 6 refers to the device specification information IN3 displayed on the first list display interface GUI4 and sets the yarn splicing device 113 on the machine stand controller 15 of the first textile machine 1 where the yarn splicing device 113 to be adjusted is provided.

[0142] In addition, for example, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 can transmit the selection list LI to the machine controller 15 of the first textile machine 1, and the worker at facility F and / or the machine controller 15 can manually and / or automatically set the device specification information IN3 present in the received selection list LI to the yarn splicing device 113.

[0143] After setting the device specification information IN3 to the thread splicing device 113, the worker at facility F and / or the machine controller 15 instructs the thread splicing device 113 to perform thread splicing.

[0144] After the above splicing test, the properties of the yarn produced in the splicing test (e.g., yarn strength) are measured, and an image representing the appearance of the produced yarn (i.e., first yarn image information) is obtained. Subsequently, the measurement results of the measured yarn properties and the first yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn are registered as the first yarn quality information IN12 of the first performance data D1 to the equipment specification information IN3 used for the splicing test (step S16).

[0145] Specifically, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the first output unit F13 of the first setting unit F1 to display the second list display interface GUI 5, as shown in Figure 9, on the display device of the second terminal 6, thereby displaying the selection list LI. Similar to the first list display interface GUI 4 described above, the second list display interface GUI 5 displays the selection list LI in a tabular format. Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of the second list display interface GUI 5.

[0146] As shown in Figure 9, the second list display interface GUI5, like the first list display interface GUI4, includes a setting identification display row L501 that displays setting identification information, a lot number display row L502 that displays the lot number, a device configuration display row L503 that displays information about the device configuration of the thread splicing device 113, a setting condition display row L504 that displays information about the setting conditions of the thread splicing device 113, a strength range display row L505 that displays the strength range of the thread, a first list display button B55 that displays the first list display interface GUI4, a second list display button B56 that displays the second list display interface GUI5, and an input interface display button B57 that displays the first input interface GUI1 again.

[0147] As shown in Figure 9, when the second list display interface GUI5 is displayed on the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6, the second list display button B56 is displayed filled with a predetermined color.

[0148] Furthermore, the display format may differ between the first list display interface GUI4 and the second list display interface GUI5. For example, the fill color of the first column R31 in the first list display interface GUI4 may be different from the fill color of the first column R41 in the second list display interface GUI5. This makes it easier to visually recognize which list display interface is being displayed.

[0149] In the second list display interface GUI5, when a worker at facility F uses the second terminal 6 to press the selection button B51 in the setting identification display row L501 of the column displaying the device specification information IN3 used for the yarn splicing test (the second column in the example in Figure 9), the device specification information IN3 in the column where the selection button B51 is located is selected as the setting condition for which the test results of the yarn splicing test (acquired yarn characteristic values, first yarn image information) are to be registered. As a result, the type of yarn splicing device 113, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device 113, and information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device 113 from the selected device specification information IN3 are registered as the first performance setting information IN11 of the first performance data D1.

[0150] After pressing the selection button B51 in the setting identification display row L501 of the column where the device specification information IN3 is displayed, the operator presses the edit button B52, which generates and displays a new column for inputting the first actual data D1 in the second list display interface GUI5. In the example shown in Figure 9, the third column for inputting the first actual data D1 is generated and displayed.

[0151] As shown in Figure 9, no information is displayed in the equipment configuration display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column where the first actual data D1 is entered (displayed). This means that the content of the information in the equipment configuration display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column where the first actual data D1 is entered (displayed) is the same as the content displayed in the equipment configuration display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column that displays the equipment specification information IN3 selected as described above, and the content display is omitted in the equipment configuration display row L503 and the setting condition display row L504 of the column where the first actual data D1 is entered (displayed).

[0152] Additionally, pressing the edit button B52 activates the intensity registration button B53 displayed in the measured intensity display row L506 of the newly generated column for inputting the first performance data D1, and the image registration button B54 displayed in the appearance display row L507.

[0153] Subsequently, when the operator presses the activated strength registration button B53, an interface for inputting the measured strength of the yarn is displayed on the second terminal 6. The operator uses the second terminal 6, on which the interface is displayed, to input the measured strength of the yarn. Once the measured strength of the yarn is input, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1 to calculate information regarding the yarn strength (e.g., yarn strength range, average yarn strength, yarn strength fluctuation rate, etc.) and information regarding the yarn retention rate from the input measured strength of the yarn. The calculated information regarding the yarn strength and the yarn retention rate is then registered (stored in the storage unit 33) as the first yarn quality information IN12 of the first performance data D1. The calculated yarn strength range is also displayed in the strength range display row L505 of the newly created column for inputting the first performance data D1.

[0154] When an operator presses the activated image registration button B54 and selects the first yarn image information they wish to register, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 registers the first yarn image information selected by the operator as the first yarn quality information IN12 of the first performance data D1 (stored in the storage unit 33).

[0155] On the other hand, when the selection button B51 in the setting identification display row L501 of the column where the first performance data D1 is already displayed is pressed, and then the edit button B52 is pressed, the intensity registration button B53 and image registration button B54 for that column are activated, and by registering various measured values ​​and the first thread image information in the same manner as above, the first performance data D1 is updated with the newly registered information.

[0156] When steps S15 to S16 described above are executed, the test operation of the first management operation is performed.

[0157] Furthermore, if the setting conditions for the yarn splicing device 113 set in this first management operation are the same as the setting conditions set in a previous first management operation, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 may associate the test results obtained by this first management operation with the first performance setting information IN11 of the first performance data D1 generated in the previous first management operation as first yarn quality information IN12 and store it. This makes it possible to associate multiple first yarn quality information IN12s from different yarn splicing test dates with the same first performance setting information IN11.

[0158] For example, the determination unit F3 calculates a score related to the appearance of the yarn for each of the multiple first yarn image information sets of the multiple first yarn quality information sets IN12 included in the first actual data set D1, thereby enabling the system to grasp the time-series changes in the appearance of the yarn. Furthermore, the determination unit F3 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the yarn when the score related to the appearance of the yarn falls below a predetermined threshold in any of the multiple first yarn image information sets, making it easier to determine when the abnormality occurred in the yarn.

[0159] Thus, in the textile machinery system 100, a yarn splice test can be performed on the device specification information IN3, which is calculated by the first calculation unit F12 of the first setting unit F1 and added to the selection list LI. The setting information shown in the device specification information IN3 and the results of the yarn splice test can then be registered as the first performance data D1. In other words, the worker at facility F only needs to perform a yarn splice test on the device specification information IN3 that has been narrowed down in advance as the optimal setting, and register the setting information of the device specification information IN3 and the results of the yarn splice test as the first performance data D1. As a result, the textile machinery system 100 can reduce the burden on the worker who performs various tests on the first textile machine 1 and registers the test results.

[0160] (6-2) Management of setting information in the second textile machine Next, we will explain the management operations (referred to as the second management operations) related to yarn splicing and yarn generation in the second textile machine 2, which are realized when the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 of the textile machine system 100 executes the second setting unit F2 of the navigation program NP stored in the memory unit 33.

[0161] The second management operation is initiated when the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 access the management device 3, for example, via a web browser, instruct the execution of the navigation program NP (for example, by specifying the execution of the navigation program NP as a URL in the web browser), and instruct the execution of the second setting unit F2 in the running navigation program NP (for example, by pressing the execution button for the second setting unit F2 in the GUI displayed by the navigation program NP).

[0162] The second control operation described below includes a setting calculation operation to calculate settings for yarn splicing and yarn production of the second textile machine 2 (i.e., settings for the yarn splicing device 217 and settings for the draft device 211 and / or spinning unit 212), and a test operation to test yarn splicing and yarn production under the setting conditions calculated by the setting calculation operation. Of these, only the setting calculation operation may be performed, or both the setting calculation operation and the test operation may be performed.

[0163] The following explanation describes the second management operation using the example of a case where a user, such as the administrator of the textile machinery system 100, performs a setting calculation operation using the first terminal 5, and an operator at facility F performs a test operation using the second terminal 6.

[0164] The second management operation is performed according to the flowchart shown in Figure 10. Figure 10 is a flowchart of the second management operation. Of the steps in the flowchart shown in Figure 10, step S21 corresponds to the setting calculation operation, and steps S22 to S24 correspond to the test operation.

[0165] First, the setting calculation operation is performed. Specifically, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3, which is executing the second setting unit F2, instructs the first terminal 5 to accept input of information about the yarn (second yarn-related information) (step S21). As will be described later, in the second management operation, when the necessary information from the second yarn-related information is input, information about yarn splicing and information about yarn generation (yarn generation setting information) are calculated.

[0166] Specifically, the information processing unit 31 executes the second input provision unit F21 of the second setting unit F2 to display, for example, a second input interface GUI 6 as shown in Figure 11 on the display device of the first terminal 5, and accepts input of second thread-related information to the second input interface GUI 6 displayed on the first terminal 5. Figure 11 is a diagram showing an example of the second input interface GUI 6.

[0167] The second input interface GUI6 includes a device type input field F61 for inputting information about the type of spinning device 21 of the second textile machine 2, a raw material information input field F62 for inputting information about fiber bundle T, an actual yarn thickness input field F63 for inputting information about the actual yarn thickness, a spinning speed display field F64 for displaying candidate spinning speeds for the yarn in the spinning unit 212, a yarn splicing setting display field F65 for displaying setting conditions for the yarn splicing device 217, a production-related information display field F66 for displaying yarn production setting information for the drafting device 211 and the spinning unit 212, and a transmit button B61 for transmitting the setting conditions for the yarn splicing device 217 displayed in the yarn splicing setting display field F65 and the yarn production setting information displayed in the production-related information display field F66 to the machine stand controller 23 of the second textile machine 2.

[0168] In the second input interface GUI6, information (second yarn-related information) is accepted in the equipment type input field F61, raw material information input field F62, actual thickness input field F63, spinning speed display field F64, and yarn splice setting display field F65. The input of second yarn-related information in these fields is performed sequentially in each field. Specifically, second yarn-related information is entered as follows.

[0169] In the initial state when the second input interface GUI6 is displayed, the device type input field F61 is enabled and information can be entered, while the other fields are disabled. The user of the first terminal 5 first enters the type of spinning machine 21 into the device input field F611 of the enabled device type input field F61, and enters the target yarn thickness into the target yarn thickness setting field F612, which sets the target yarn thickness. After that, when the next item button B613 of the device type input field F61 is pressed, the information regarding the type of spinning machine 21 that was entered (type of spinning machine 21, target yarn thickness) is confirmed as the second yarn-related information.

[0170] When the next item button B613 in the device type input field F61 is pressed, the raw material type input field F621 in the raw material information input field F62 is activated. The user of the first terminal 5 enters information about the raw materials of fiber bundle T into the activated raw material type input field F621. When the next item button B622 in the raw material information input field F62 is pressed, the entered information about the raw materials of fiber bundle T is confirmed as second yarn-related information, and the raw material characteristics input field F623 is activated.

[0171] Subsequently, the user of the first terminal 5 enters information regarding the properties of the raw material (e.g., weight) into the activated raw material properties input field F623. When the next item button B624 in the raw material information input field F62 is pressed, the entered information regarding the properties of the raw material is confirmed as the second yarn-related information.

[0172] As described above, once the information regarding the type of spinning machine 21 and the information regarding the fiber bundle T have been determined as the second yarn-related information, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to calculate basic yarn production setting information corresponding to the input second yarn-related information. Subsequently, the calculated basic yarn production setting information is displayed in the production-related information display field F66.

[0173] The yarn generation setting information includes, for example, information regarding the device configuration of the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning unit 212 (e.g., conditions regarding the distance between rollers of the drafting device 211, such as gauge width, and conditions regarding nozzles, such as the type of nozzle in the spinning unit 212), and spinning conditions in the drafting device 211 and / or the spinning unit 212 (e.g., conditions regarding the rotation speed of rollers, such as total draft ratio (TDR), main draft ratio (MDR), intermediate draft ratio (IDR), brake draft ratio (BDR), and feed ratio (Feed), as well as spinning speed and conditions regarding the nozzles of the spinning unit 212 (nozzle pressure, etc.)).

[0174] Here, "basic yarn generation setting information" refers to standard information calculated by the second calculation unit F22, which can be adjusted later using the second yarn-related information input.

[0175] The user of the first terminal 5 may complete the input of the second yarn-related information at this stage, press the send button B61 to send the basic yarn production setting information to the machine controller 23 of the second textile machine 2, and then use this basic yarn production setting information to perform a yarn production (spinning) test.

[0176] When the next item button B624 in the raw material information input field F62 is pressed, the actual thickness input field F63 is activated. The user of the first terminal 5 presses the thickness input button B631 in the actual thickness input field F63 to activate the thickness input field F632 and enters the actual thickness of the yarn. The actual thickness of the yarn entered in this field is the measured value of the thickness of the yarn produced by the spinning machine 21 using the basic yarn production setting information.

[0177] After the actual thickness of the yarn is entered in the thickness input field F632, when the total draft ratio adjustment button B633 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 to adjust the total draft ratio (and related information) of the basic yarn generation setting information according to the difference between the actual thickness of the yarn and the target yarn thickness set in the target thickness setting field F612 of the device type input field F61. The total draft ratio of the generation-related information currently displayed in the generation-related information display field F66 is updated to the adjusted total draft ratio, and this update is also reflected in the generation-related information display field F66.

[0178] Furthermore, an interface for inputting other performance data is displayed on the first terminal 5, and other measured data (for example, yarn defect information, waste yarn amount, strength, rolling value, etc.) can be input using this interface. Based on the entered measured data, the generation-related information currently displayed in the generation-related information display field F66 is updated, and this update is reflected in the generation-related information display field F66.

[0179] Before the total draft ratio adjustment button B633 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 of the control device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to calculate candidate spinning speeds for the yarn in the spinning unit 212. The calculated candidate spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display field F64. Multiple spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display field F64. The user of the first terminal 5 can select a desired spinning speed from the multiple spinning speeds.

[0180] When multiple spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display field F64, pressing the rolling input button B641 in the spinning speed display field F64 displays an interface for inputting actual data on the first terminal 5, and the rolling value can be entered using this interface. Rolling properties are an index that shows the knot strength of the spun yarn Y2 in relation to the spinning speed. When information is entered in the equipment type input field F61, an estimated value of rolling properties is calculated based on the entered information. Then, the estimated value of rolling properties corresponding to each spinning speed is displayed in the rolling display field F642.

[0181] Once the rolling performance is calculated for each spinning speed, a graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance is displayed in the graph display field G643. In the graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance, a rolling performance value that is judged to be good may be displayed. By displaying a graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance, the relationship between spinning speed and rolling performance can be visually evaluated, making it easy to determine the spinning speed. As described above, when information is entered in the equipment type input field F61, an estimated value for rolling performance is calculated, and accordingly, a graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and the estimated value for rolling performance is displayed in the graph display field G643.

[0182] On the other hand, when multiple spinning speeds are displayed in the spinning speed display field F64, and the strength determination button B644 in the spinning speed display field F64 is pressed, an interface for inputting actual data is displayed on the first terminal 5, and the yarn strength (for example, the tensile strength of the yarn) can be input using this interface.

[0183] Similar to the rolling properties, when information is entered into the device type input field F61, an estimated value of the yarn strength is calculated based on the entered information. Then, the estimated value of the yarn strength corresponding to each spinning speed is displayed in the strength display field F645. In addition, a graph showing the relationship between spinning speed and estimated strength is displayed in the graph display field G643.

[0184] The user of the first terminal 5 refers to the rolling properties and / or strength displayed in the spinning speed display field F64 and performs a predetermined operation in the second input interface GUI6 to select a spinning speed that can produce yarn with the rolling properties and / or strength.

[0185] After selecting the spinning speed, the information processing unit 31 of the control device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to change the spinning speed in the current yarn production setting information to the selected spinning speed, if necessary. In addition, the information processing unit 31 adjusts other information included in the current yarn production setting information as necessary in accordance with this change. In this way, the final yarn production setting information is calculated.

[0186] After calculating the yarn generation setting information, the user of the first terminal 5 selects information regarding the yarn splicing method by the yarn splicing device 217 using the yarn splicing method selection field F651 of the yarn splicing setting display field F65. In this embodiment, there is information on multiple yarn splicing methods, and there are predetermined setting conditions for the yarn splicing device 217 for each method. Therefore, the yarn splicing setting display field F65 displays information regarding the characteristics of the yarn when spliced ​​by each method as a graph in the graph display field G651. Specifically, the graph display field G651 displays a graph of the retention rate and strength variation rate of the spliced ​​yarn corresponding to each yarn splicing method.

[0187] The user of the first terminal 5 can refer to the graph displayed in the graph display field G651 and use the yarn splicing method selection field F651 to select a method for splicing yarn that has appropriate characteristics (retention rate, strength variation rate).

[0188] After the thread splicing method is selected, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to calculate the setting conditions for the thread splicing device 217 corresponding to the selected thread splicing method. The calculated setting conditions are displayed in the thread splicing setting display field F65. In this way, the final thread splicing information is calculated.

[0189] Thus, in the textile machinery system 100, simply by inputting the second yarn-related information, the control device 3 executes the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2 to calculate appropriate yarn splicing information and yarn production setting information corresponding to the input second yarn-related information. As a result, it becomes unnecessary to consider appropriate settings for the second textile machine 2 without any information in order to obtain yarn, packaging, and splices of the desired quality. Consequently, the burden on the user in setting up the second textile machine 2 can be reduced.

[0190] Furthermore, the second input interface GUI6 operates to input each piece of information included in the second thread-related information in a predetermined order. When the minimum necessary information from the second thread-related information has been input, the thread splicing information and thread generation setting information are calculated and displayed on the second input interface GUI6. This guides the user of the first terminal 5 to input various pieces of information in the appropriate order, allowing for the calculation of appropriate thread splicing information and thread generation setting information without placing a heavy burden on the user.

[0191] When step S21 described above is executed, the setting calculation operation, which is part of the second management operation, is performed. After the setting calculation operation is performed and information regarding yarn splicing and yarn production setting information is calculated, the test operation, which is part of the second management operation, is performed. In the test operation, the spinning machine 21 is set using the calculated information regarding yarn splicing and yarn production setting information, and after setting, the spinning machine 21 is used to perform a test of yarn production and yarn splicing, and the test results are registered as the second performance data D2.

[0192] Specifically, first, after calculating the information related to yarn splicing and the yarn production setting information, when the transmit button B61 of the second input interface GUI6 is pressed, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 executes the second output unit F23 of the second setting unit F2 and outputs the information related to yarn splicing and the yarn production setting information calculated in the setting calculation operation to the machine controller 23 of the second textile machine 2 (step S22).

[0193] Furthermore, by using the same lot number in the second input interface GUI6 and performing the above setting calculation operation multiple times, it is possible to calculate multiple thread splice information and thread generation setting information for the same lot number, and then transmit the multiple thread splice information and thread generation setting information for the same lot number to the machine controller 23 all at once.

[0194] Upon receiving information regarding yarn splicing and yarn production settings, the machine controller 23 automatically sets the yarn splicing device 217 using the received yarn splicing information and automatically sets the draft device 211 and / or spinning unit 212 using the received yarn production settings information.

[0195] Subsequently, using the spinning machine 21 configured as described above, a test of yarn generation and yarn splicing is performed (step S23). In the yarn generation and yarn splicing test, the characteristics of the yarn generated in the test (e.g., yarn thickness, yarn strength, etc.) are measured, and an image representing the appearance of the generated yarn (i.e., second yarn image information) is acquired. The above measurements may be performed manually by an operator or automatically by the second textile machine 2.

[0196] After the above test is completed, the information regarding the yarn splicing and yarn production setting information used in the test is registered as the second performance setting information IN21 of the second performance data D2 (stored in the storage unit 33). In addition, the information regarding the characteristics of the yarn (thickness of the yarn, strength of the yarn, etc.) and the second yarn image information obtained for the second performance setting information IN21 are registered as the second yarn quality information IN22 of the second performance data D2 (stored in the storage unit 33) (step S24).

[0197] When steps S22 to S24 described above are executed, the test operation, which is one of the second management operations, is performed.

[0198] Furthermore, if the setting conditions set in the current second management operation are the same as the setting conditions set in a previous second management operation, the information processing unit 31 of the management device 3 associates the test results obtained by the current second management operation with the second performance setting information IN21 of the second performance data D2 generated in the previous second management operation, as second yarn quality information IN22. This makes it possible to associate multiple second yarn quality information IN22, each with different yarn splicing test timings, with the same second performance setting information IN21.

[0199] For example, the determination unit F3 calculates a score related to the appearance of the yarn for each of the multiple second yarn image information sets of the multiple second yarn quality information sets IN22 included in the second performance data D2, thereby enabling the understanding of the time-series changes in the appearance of the yarn. Furthermore, the determination unit F3 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the yarn when the score related to the appearance of the yarn in any of the multiple second yarn image information sets falls below a predetermined threshold, making it easier to understand when the abnormality occurred in the yarn.

[0200] Thus, in the textile machinery system 100, the spinning machine 21 is set using the yarn splicing information and yarn-related information calculated by the second calculation unit F22 of the second setting unit F2. After setting, the spinning machine 21 is used to perform tests on yarn splicing and yarn production, and the yarn splicing information and yarn-related information set in the spinning machine 21 (i.e., second performance setting information IN21) and the test results (i.e., second yarn quality information IN22) can be registered as second performance data D2. In other words, the workers at facility F only need to perform tests on setting conditions that have been narrowed down in advance as optimal settings, and register the setting conditions and test results as second performance data D2. As a result, the textile machinery system 100 can reduce the burden on workers who perform various tests on the second textile machine 2 and register the test results.

[0201] 2. Other Embodiments Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. In particular, the multiple embodiments and modifications described herein can be arbitrarily combined as needed. (A) The processing order and / or processing content of each process in the flowcharts of Figures 5 and 10 can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0202] (B) In the above embodiment, information that can be managed by the navigation program NP is exemplified as information related to yarn splicing and information related to yarn generation (yarn generation setting information). However, it is not limited to this, and other information can also be managed using the navigation program NP.

[0203] For example, if the second textile machine 2 is equipped with an additive supply device that supplies additives to the spinning section 212, the time-dependent changes in the pressure and remaining amount of additives in the additive supply device may be measured and stored in the storage unit 33 of the control device 3. The measured time-dependent changes in the pressure and remaining amount of additives may then be displayed on the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6 by the navigation program NP. This allows for early detection of abnormalities in the additive supply device by checking the time-dependent changes in the pressure and remaining amount of additives.

[0204] (C) For example, the replacement history of parts constituting the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2 may be stored in the storage unit 33 of the management device 3 using the navigation program NP. This makes it possible to compare the first performance data D1 and / or the second performance data D2 with the replacement history of parts to determine how long after a particular part was replaced an abnormality occurred in yarn splicing or yarn generation. As a result, for example, the exact replacement time of the part can be determined, and the determined replacement time can be notified to the user as needed.

[0205] (D) For example, the settings information set on the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2 may be checked using the navigation program NP. When checking the settings information set on the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2 using the navigation program NP, the user of facility F may log in to the relay device 4 using a one-time password via a second terminal 6. In other words, the above function may be made executable only by the second terminal 6 logged into the relay device 4, and the above function may not be executable from the first terminal 5 outside facility F.

[0206] Depending on the permissions, the settings of the first textile machine 1 and / or the second textile machine 2 may be changed via the second terminal 6.

[0207] (E) In the above embodiment, the management device 3 was a cloud server, but is not limited to this. The management device 3 can also be, for example, a host computer installed in facility F. In addition, the functions of the management device 3 described above may be provided to the machine controller 15 of the first textile machine 1 and / or the machine controller 23 of the second textile machine 2.

[0208] (F) The above navigation program NP may be stored in terminals such as the first terminal 5 and / or the second terminal 6, and may be made executable by those terminals. In this case, the management device 3 stores and manages the device specification information IN3 and the actual data (first actual data D1, second actual data D2). The management device 3 may also notify the terminals storing the navigation program NP of updates to the navigation program NP.

[0209] (G) In the above embodiment, setting information regarding yarn splicing in the first textile machine 1 was calculated by the first setting unit (first calculation unit F12), and setting information regarding yarn splicing in the second textile machine 2 was calculated by the second setting unit (second calculation unit F22), but this is not limited to this. Since the setting information regarding yarn splicing in the first textile machine 1 and the information regarding yarn splicing in the second textile machine 2 contain common information, they may be calculated by a common calculation unit.

[0210] (H) In the above embodiment, the image data representing the appearance of the thread was an image including the joint portion of the thread, but is not limited to this. For example, it may be an image of the part of the thread other than the joint portion (i.e., a normal thread).

[0211] 3. Features of the Embodiment The above embodiment can also be described as follows. (1) A textile machinery system (e.g., textile machinery system 100) comprises textile machinery (e.g., first textile machinery 1, second textile machinery 2) and a control device (e.g., control device 3). The textile machinery has winding devices (e.g., winding device 11, spinning device 21) that wind yarn and form packages. The control device is able to communicate with the textile machinery. In the textile machinery system, the control device has an input unit (e.g., first input providing unit F11, second input providing unit F21), a calculation unit (e.g., first calculation unit F12, second calculation unit F22), and an output unit (e.g., first output unit F13, second output unit F23). The input unit inputs yarn-related information concerning yarn. The calculation unit calculates setting information for yarn splicing in the textile machinery and / or yarn generation in the textile machinery that corresponds to the yarn-related information input by the input unit. The output unit outputs the setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

[0212] In the above-described textile machinery system, the control device, through its calculation unit, calculates setting information for yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the textile machinery, corresponding to yarn-related information about the yarn. In other words, simply by inputting yarn-related information about the yarn, the control device calculates the appropriate setting information corresponding to it using a predetermined algorithm. This reduces the user's workload in determining the appropriate settings for the textile machinery to obtain yarn and packaging of the desired quality, as they would otherwise have to consider the settings without any prior information, and then verify the settings to determine the optimal settings. Thus, the user's burden in setting up the textile machinery is reduced.

[0213] (2) In the textile machinery system described in (1) above, the control device may have a storage unit (e.g., storage unit 33) that stores actual setting information (e.g., first actual setting information IN11, second actual setting information IN21). Actual setting information is information relating to the settings actually set on the winding device to form a package. This makes it possible to collect actual setting information relating to the settings actually set on the textile machinery. The collected actual setting information can be used as reference when considering various information relating to the textile machinery, for example.

[0214] (3) In the textile machine system described in (2) above, the memory unit may store the actual setting information and yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn (for example, first yarn image information, second yarn image information) in association. This makes it possible to manage information regarding the appearance of the yarn based on the settings shown in the actual setting information.

[0215] (4) In the textile machinery system described in (3) above, the control device may have a determination unit (for example, determination unit F3). The determination unit uses yarn image information associated with the same performance setting information to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the yarn. This makes it possible to determine whether or not there was an abnormality in the yarn based on the appearance of the yarn according to the settings shown in the performance setting information.

[0216] (5) In any of the textile machinery systems described in (1) to (4) above, the output unit may output setting information to the textile machinery (for example, machine controllers 15 and 23). This allows the setting information set in the control device to be set on the textile machinery.

[0217] (6) In any of the textile machinery systems described in (1) to (5) above, the textile machinery may have a yarn splicing device (e.g., yarn splicing device 113) for splicing yarns. In this case, the input unit may input at least one of the yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length as yarn-related information (e.g., first yarn-related information). The calculation unit may also calculate device specification information (e.g., device specification information IN3) relating to the specifications of the yarn splicing device, and / or yarn splicing performance setting information (e.g., first performance setting information IN11) relating to the settings actually set in the yarn splicing device, corresponding to the input yarn-related information. The output unit may output the device specification information and / or yarn splicing performance setting information calculated by the calculation unit. This allows for the calculation and confirmation of specifications for a yarn splicing device that is considered appropriate for a yarn having at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length, and / or setting information actually set in the yarn splicing device.

[0218] (7) In the textile machinery system described in (6) above, the equipment specification information and / or yarn splicing performance setting information may include at least one of the following: the type of yarn splicing device, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the yarn strength, and information regarding the yarn retention rate. This allows for the calculation and confirmation of the type of yarn splicing device, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the yarn strength, and information regarding the yarn retention rate, corresponding to at least one of the input yarn type, thickness, twist direction, and length.

[0219] (8) In any of the textile machinery systems described in (1) to (7) above, the textile machinery may have a spinning unit (e.g., spinning unit 212) that generates yarn from a fiber bundle (e.g., fiber bundle T). In this case, the input unit may input at least one of the following as yarn-related information (e.g., second yarn-related information): the type of fiber bundle, information regarding the thickness of the yarn, and information regarding the spinning speed of the yarn. The calculation unit may also calculate yarn generation setting information for yarn generation in the spinning unit that corresponds to the input yarn-related information. The output unit may output the yarn generation setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

[0220] This allows the system to calculate and verify yarn production setting information for the spinning unit, which corresponds to at least one of the input fiber bundle type, yarn thickness information, and yarn spinning speed information.

[0221] (9) The management method is a method for managing information concerning textile machinery having a winding device that winds yarn to form a package. The management method comprises the following steps. The following (a) to (c) do not limit the processing order of the management method. (a) A step of entering yarn-related information about the yarn. (b) A step of calculating setting information for yarn splicing in a textile machine and / or yarn generation in a textile machine, corresponding to the input yarn-related information, based on the input yarn-related information and a predetermined algorithm. (c) A step to output the calculated configuration information.

[0222] In the management method described above, simply by inputting yarn-related information, appropriate setting information corresponding to the input yarn-related information is calculated based on the input information and a predetermined algorithm. This reduces the amount of work required from the user to consider settings for the textile machine, verify the considered settings, and determine the optimal settings in order to obtain yarn and packaging of the desired quality, thereby reducing the burden on the user regarding the settings of the textile machine. [Industrial applicability]

[0223] This invention can be widely applied to textile machinery systems for managing textile machinery and to management methods for managing textile machinery. [Explanation of symbols]

[0224] 100: Textile machinery systems 1: First Textile Machinery 11: Winding device 111: Thread-releasing and loosening assist device 112: Tensioning device 113: Thread splicing device 114: Yarn Clear 115:Bobbin thread guide member 116: Upper thread guide member 117: Ayaburi Drum 118: Cradle 13: Doffing device 15: Machine Controller 151:Display device 152: Input device 2: Second Textile Machinery 21: Spinning machine 211: Fume hood 212: Spinning Department 213: Yarn storage device 214: Package forming apparatus 215: Yarn Clear 217: Thread splicing device 23: Machine controller 231: Touch panel 3: Management device 31: Information Processing Department 33: Storage section NP: Navigation Program F1: First setting section F11: First Input Provider F12: First calculation unit F13: First output section F2: Second setting section F21: Second Input Provider F22: 2nd calculation section F23: Second output section F3: Judgment section GUI1: First input interface GUI2: First output interface GUI3: Second output interface GUI4: First List Display Interface GUI5: Second List Display Interface GUI6: Second Input Interface D1: First performance data IN11: First Performance Setting Information IN12: First Yarn Quality Information D2: Second performance data IN21: Second Achievement Setting Information IN22: Second Yarn Quality Information IN3: Device Specifications 4: Relay device 5: Terminal 1 6: Second terminal F: Facility N: Network

Claims

1. A textile machine having a winding device that winds up yarn to form a package, Equipped with a textile machine and a control device capable of communicating with it, The control device is An input unit for inputting yarn-related information concerning the aforementioned yarn, A calculation unit calculates setting information for yarn splicing and / or yarn generation in the textile machine, corresponding to the yarn-related information, based on the yarn-related information input by the input unit. An output unit that outputs the setting information calculated by the calculation unit, A textile machinery system having the following features.

2. The textile machinery system according to claim 1, wherein the management device has a storage unit that stores actual setting information relating to the settings actually set in the winding device for forming the package.

3. The textile machine system according to claim 2, wherein the memory unit stores the performance setting information and yarn image information representing the appearance of the yarn in association.

4. The textile machine system according to claim 3, wherein the management device has a determination unit that determines whether or not there is an abnormality with respect to the yarn using the yarn image information associated with the same performance setting information.

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

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

7. The textile machinery system according to claim 6, wherein the device specification information and / or the yarn splicing performance setting information includes at least one of the type of yarn splicing device, information regarding the device configuration of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the setting conditions of the yarn splicing device, information regarding the strength of the yarn, and information regarding the yarn retention rate.

8. The aforementioned textile machine has a spinning section that produces yarn from fiber bundles, The input unit inputs at least one of the following as yarn-related information: the type of fiber bundle, information regarding the thickness of the yarn, information regarding the spinning speed of the yarn, and information regarding the method of joining the yarn. The calculation unit calculates yarn generation setting information for the production of the yarn in the spinning unit, which corresponds to the input yarn-related information. The textile machine system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the output unit outputs the yarn production setting information calculated by the calculation unit.

9. A management method for managing information related to a textile machine having a winding device that winds yarn to form a package, A step of inputting yarn-related information concerning the aforementioned yarn, A step of calculating setting information related to yarn splicing in the textile machine and / or yarn generation in the textile machine, corresponding to the input yarn-related information and based on a predetermined algorithm, A step of outputting the calculated setting information, A management method that includes the following features.

10. A program that causes a computer to execute the management method described in claim 9.

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