Board selection system

Abstract

To select an assembled state of members constituting a panelboard for delivery.SOLUTION: A panelboard selection system includes: specification input means 21 to which specification information and device information of a panelboard can be input; panelboard selection means 27 which selects a panelboard that conforms to input specifications from a database when specifications of the panelboard is input in the specification input means, and selects a panelboard corresponding to the device information from the database when the device information is input in the specification input means; and assembled state selection means 28 which selects an assembled state of an ordered item for delivery which has been determined based on the panelboard selected by the panelboard selection means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a board selection system. [Background technology]

[0002] As described in Patent Document 1, a system for selecting a board over the Internet is known. In such a system, a finished product as a board can be selected from a number of options and then ordered. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-201117 A

[0004] For many users who wish to order a board, there is no problem if they can order a finished product, but there may be cases where the user wishes to assemble the board themselves, prepare some of the parts themselves, or otherwise modify the contents of the board. However, conventional technology has not been able to meet such requests. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The inventors of the present invention have made extensive research into this issue and have attempted to solve the problem. The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to make it possible to select the assembly state of the members that constitute the panel at the time of delivery. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, a board selection system is provided which includes a specification input means capable of inputting board specification information and equipment information, a board selection means which, when board specifications are inputted via the specification input means, selects from a database a board that matches the input specifications, and, when equipment information is inputted via the specification input means, selects from the database a board that conforms to the equipment information, and an assembly state selection means which selects the assembly state at the time of delivery for an ordered item determined based on the board selected by the board selection means.

[0007] It is also preferable that the assembly state selection means allows the user to choose between delivering all parts selected as the ordered item in a state in which the parts are not assembled together, and delivering the parts including semi-finished products in which the parts are assembled together but not yet completed as a board.

[0008] In addition, when the assembly state selection means selects to deliver all parts selected as the order item in a state in which the parts are not assembled together, or to deliver the parts including semi-finished products in which the parts are assembled together but not to the extent that they reach a finished product such as a board, it is preferable to have an assembly instruction output means for outputting assembly instructions describing how to assemble the parts together or how to assemble the parts into semi-finished products.

[0009] In addition, when the choice is made to deliver all of the parts selected for the order in a state in which the parts are not assembled, or when the choice is made to deliver the parts including semi-finished products in which the parts are assembled but not yet a finished board, it is preferable to have a configuration that includes a parts selection means that can select whether or not the parts proposed for the board configuration are necessary.

[0010] In addition, if the user selects to deliver the product including semi-finished products made by assembling parts together to the extent that they do not reach the level of a finished board, it is preferable that the configuration be equipped with a drawing means for creating and outputting drawings of the semi-finished products. Effect of the Invention

[0011] In the present invention, it is possible to select the assembly state of the members constituting the board at the time of delivery. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the relationship between an information terminal and a server when using a board component selection system in an embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in a board database. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in a board database. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in a board component database. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a specification input screen displayed on a display unit of the information terminal. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a specification input screen displayed on a display unit of the information terminal. [Figure 7] 13 is a diagram showing an example displayed on a display unit of an information terminal when an assembly state is selected. FIG. [Figure 8] 13 is an image diagram showing different assembly states. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example illustrating how selecting an assembly state can cause a difference in a subsequent process. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed when selecting unnecessary components from among the components of the board selected from the information inputted by the specification input means. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a diagram displayed on a display unit of an information terminal, which enables understanding of the difference between the state of a finished product and the state of the finished product with some components removed. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a flow when selecting members not required for assembly from among the components of a board selected from information inputted by a specification input means. [Figure 13] 13 is a diagram showing an example in which a drawing and a list of panel components are displayed simultaneously on the screen. FIG. [Figure 14]14 is a diagram showing an example in which a panel component selected from the list of components in the example shown in FIG. 13 has been discolored due to the drawing. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the output of an assembly manual. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an assembly manual. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a flow from input of specification information to quotation, etc. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] The following describes an embodiment of the invention. The board selection system of this embodiment includes "specification input means 21 capable of inputting board specification information and equipment information," "board selection means 27 which, when board specifications are inputted with the specification input means 21, selects from the database 22 a board that matches the input specifications, and when equipment information is inputted with the specification input means 21, selects from the database 22 a board that matches the equipment information," and "assembly state selection means 28 which selects an assembly state at the time of delivery for an order item determined based on the board selected by the board selection means 27." This makes it possible to select the assembly state at the time of delivery of the components that make up the board. A typical example of a board is a switchboard or a distribution board.

[0014] As can be seen from Fig. 1, the system of the embodiment is configured so that it can be operated from a customer terminal 5. In order to select a board that the user wishes to order, the user connects the customer terminal 5, which is equipped with a display means 51 and an operation means 52, to a specific server 2 and operates it. The server 2 is equipped with a database 22 that stores information, and in the embodiment, the database 22 includes a board database 22a that has information on a plurality of boards, and a board component database 22b that has information on the components that make up the board. Furthermore, the board component selection system can output information stored in the database 22, etc., from the server 2 to the customer terminal 5 in response to a command from the customer terminal 5.

[0015] In the system of the embodiment, the specification input means 21 can be operated by operating the operation means 52 of the customer terminal 5. Therefore, the user can input specification information of a desired panel by operating the customer terminal 5. Examples of the specification information include the capacity and type of the main breaker, the capacity, number and type of the branch breakers, the circuit configuration, the intended use such as for solar power, gas or charging equipment, the layout of the main breaker, the wiring lead-in position such as the position where the wiring is led into the main breaker, and the installation position such as the installation environment of the panel selected by the selection system.

[0016] The board database 22a may be of any type, but may be one in which information is organized and stored, for example, as shown in Fig. 2. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the specification use, size, number of branches, etc. constituting the board are linked to the part number information of the board. Therefore, by using the calculation unit 29, it is possible to extract boards that meet the conditions selected by the specification input means 21 from the distribution board database 22a.

[0017] 3, the board database 22a of the embodiment stores information such that board component members such as electrical equipment, board parts, and housings for storing electrical equipment are linked to the board product number information. Note that the board parts may be parts that hold or protect the electrical equipment on the board, or parts that hold or protect components that are connected to the electrical equipment.

[0018] In addition, in the panel database 22a of the embodiment, multiple panels are registered so that they can be searched for by function, such as main circuits and option circuits. Note that the specification information for each panel may be linked to drawing information for the panel. In addition, the panel database 22a of the embodiment also stores various information on panel component members, such as drawing information and size information for the panel component members.

[0019] As can be seen from FIG. 4, the panel component database 22b of the embodiment stores information linked to the panel component components. For example, assembly instructions showing the assembly method and assembly sequence of the panel component components are stored. Also, drawings used in the assembly instructions are stored. For example, when a component is selected alone, it is possible to output assembly instructions for components connected to that component. Note that the type of assembly instructions to be output may be changed depending on conditions such as the selected component and the semi-finished product with which the component is combined.

[0020] The component selection system of the embodiment includes board output means 23 that is used to output a list of information on the board extracted by the board selection means 27 and the board constituent members that make up the board. The board output means 23 of the embodiment can output a list of board constituent members, etc. after a specific board is selected.

[0021] Incidentally, the board selection means 27 of the embodiment extracts a unit based on the board information and board component information stored in the board database 22a from the contents inputted by the operation means 52. Then, a case in which the extracted unit is to be mounted is selected, and a board is selected. When multiple units are selected, they may be arranged in ascending order of price, or arranged based on the size of the case or delivery date information so that a selection can be made, or the selection may be narrowed down by having the user input additional information again. In the embodiment, since the display means 51 of the information terminal can display as shown in FIG. 5, the user can input the specification information required for selecting a board by referring to such a display.

[0022] In the example shown in Fig. 5, the required functions and the like are input, but it is also possible to select the location of the electrical equipment to be installed on the panel. For example, as can be seen from Fig. 6, it is possible to determine which equipment is to be installed at which location of the preset positions. In the example shown in Fig. 6, the types and positions of the main breaker and branch breaker can be directly specified and input.

[0023] Incidentally, in the system of the embodiment, the assembly state when delivered to the user can be selected. Specifically, as can be seen from Fig. 7 to Fig. 9, it is possible to select whether the ordered board is delivered assembled as a finished product (finished product state), whether it is delivered as a board including semi-finished products in which components are assembled together but not yet a finished product (semi-finished product state), or whether all the components selected for the order are delivered in a state where the components are not assembled together (component state).

[0024] In the embodiment, a board is selected based on the input specification information, but if all of the board components of the board are to be delivered unassembled, the user will assemble those components. In such a case, the user may wish to omit some of the board components that have already been selected when placing an order.

[0025] For this reason, it is preferable to be able to determine not to order some of the panel components of a panel that meets the requirements of the specification information. For example, a screen such as that shown in Fig. 10 can be displayed on the customer terminal 5, allowing the customer to exclude some of the proposed panel components from the parts to be ordered.

[0026] In addition, the system of the embodiment can determine a semi-finished product by excluding some of the panel components that make up the recommended panel from the input specification information. For example, this means changing the configuration as shown in Figure 11. In this case, the proposed panel shown on the left side is changed to one that will be delivered in a semi-finished state as shown on the right side by excluding some of the iron base plate, main breaker, main lead bar, and branch breaker.

[0027] Incidentally, the drawing means 25 of the system of the embodiment includes a tentative drawing means used to output a drawing of the board selected by the board output means 23. Therefore, it becomes easier to recognize which members should be excluded by outputting the drawing of the board selected by the board output means 23. In the example shown in Fig. 12, it is possible to output a drawing by the tentative drawing means before selecting members to be excluded from assembly.

[0028] In addition, the drawing means 25 of the embodiment is provided with a drawing means capable of drawing a drawing of the semi-finished product excluding the selected member from the finished product, so that the user can visualize the state of the semi-finished product.

[0029] As can be seen from FIG. 13, in an embodiment, the drawing and the list of panel components can be output on the screen at the same time. This makes it easier to identify the components to be excluded. It is also preferable that when a component to be excluded is selected in the list, this is reflected in the drawing. For example, as can be seen from FIG. 14, it is preferable that when a panel component to be excluded is selected in the list, a color change occurs in the display portion of the drawing. Conversely, when a component to be excluded is selected in the drawing, this may be reflected in the list.

[0030] As can be seen from the above, the user can use the operation means 52 to select components that are not to be assembled (components to be excluded) from the board components of the board output by the board output means 23, but it is preferable to allow the user to select whether the components selected as excluded components do not need to be delivered at all or whether they are to be delivered as individual components. In either case, once the components to be excluded are selected and an order is placed, they will be delivered in an assembled state (semi-finished product) with the remaining components assembled.

[0031] In the embodiment, when the component selection means 24 selects a component to be excluded from the assembly from among the panel components, it is possible to select whether to treat the component as an unnecessary component or to order it as an independent component.

[0032] In addition, in the embodiment, the assembly state selection means 28 allows the user to "select to deliver all parts selected as the order item in a state where the parts are not assembled together" or to "select to deliver the order item including semi-finished products in which the parts are assembled together but not yet a finished product such as a board."

[0033] It is preferable that the component selection means 24 is capable of selecting whether or not the proposed components are necessary when "selecting to deliver all components selected as the ordered items in a state where the components are not assembled together" or "selecting to deliver items including semi-finished products in which the components are assembled together to an extent that does not result in a finished product as a board" is selected. Also, it is preferable that the drawing means 25 is configured to create and output drawings of the semi-assembled items when "selecting to deliver items including semi-finished products in which the components are assembled together to an extent that does not result in a finished product as a board" is selected.

[0034] When any of the board components is selected as a member to be excluded, the components connected to the selected board component may be displayed in a manner that makes it easy to notice them. In this way, it is possible to be aware of problems that may arise from selecting the selected member as a member to be excluded.

[0035] However, if the parts are not assembled into a finished product, the final finished product must be assembled by the user, etc. For this reason, if the parts selected as parts to be removed are ordered together with parts in a semi-assembled state, it is preferable to control so that an assembly manual showing an assembly method and precautions that can be used to incorporate them later can be output.

[0036] In the embodiment, the configuration includes an assembly instruction output means 26 that issues an assembly instruction manual showing how to assemble the components into an assembly product. When the assembly state selection means 28 selects "deliver all components selected as the ordered items in a state where the components are not assembled together" or "deliver as a product including semi-finished products in which the components are assembled together but do not reach a finished product such as a board", it is preferable that the assembly instruction output means 26 outputs an assembly instruction manual that describes how to assemble the components together or how to assemble the components into a semi-finished product.

[0037] As can be seen from Figures 15 and 16, the assembly instructions of the embodiment include drawings, assembly illustrations, and specifications. The assembly illustrations preferably include information on screws required for assembling the components, information on insulation distances required for assembling, etc. Furthermore, the specifications preferably include information on the size, shape, material, etc. of the components.

[0038] Assembly instructions may be prepared in advance for each component and stored in the panel component database 22b, or they may be prepared by extracting information from the specification information stored in the panel database 22a when a component is selected.

[0039] In the embodiment, in order to enable ordering to be performed by the system, an estimation means 31 is provided which estimates and displays the prices of semi-finished products and / or parts, and an ordering means 32 is provided which places an order as the product is designed.

[0040] A simple example of the flow of operations using such a system, from the step of inputting information for selecting a panel to placing an order, will be described with reference to the flow shown in FIG.

[0041] First, the user operates the operation means 52 to input specification information or equipment (S101). After that, the board selection means 27 is used to select units and components from the database 22 so as to match the input specification information (S102). In addition, a case capable of mounting the units and components selected in step 102 is selected (S103).

[0042] The drawing of the board selected in step 103 is output to the display means 51 using the temporary drawing means (S104). Then, it is selected whether or not to specify the assembled state (S105). At this time, if it is selected as an assembled product, the process proceeds to step 110 where an estimate is made, etc.

[0043] If there is anything specified as a semi-finished product, the user selects whether to exclude the part from the order or to order the part as a single item (S106). Next, a drawing of the specified semi-finished product is created (S107). Next, a parts list and assembly instructions are created (S108). Next, assembly instructions for the parts on the semi-finished product are output (S109). Then, an estimate and an order are made (S110).

[0044] If all parts are to be delivered as parts, a selection is made as to whether to order parts excluding those from the board components of the board selected in step 103 (S111). A parts list and assembly instructions are also created (S112). Assembly instructions for the parts for the semi-finished product are also output (S113). Then, an estimate and order are made (S110).

[0045] The system of the embodiment can be a board component selection system including "specification input means 21 capable of inputting board specification information," "database 22 in which board information on which at least one of conditions of circuit configuration, use, and device layout is recorded and at least one of "information on board parts that hold or protect electrical devices on the board or hold or protect components connected to the electrical devices" and "information on housings that house electrical devices" is stored," "board output means 23 capable of selecting a board corresponding to the specification information input to the specification input means 21 from the database 22 and outputting a list of information on board component parts," and "component selection means 24 capable of selecting components to be excluded from assembly for at least either the board parts or the housing among the board component parts output by the board output means 23." In this case, after obtaining information on components that are candidates for components to be used in assembling a board that meets specific specifications, it becomes possible to select components not to be assembled from among them.

[0046] Although the present invention has been described above by taking the embodiment as an example, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and can be implemented in various forms. For example, various steps may be rearranged or partially deleted within the scope of the present invention. In addition, other steps may be inserted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 21 Specification input means 22 Database 24 Material Selection Method 26 Assembly Instruction Output Means 27 Panel selection method 28 Assembly state selection means

Claims

1. A specification input means capable of inputting specification information and device information of a panel; a board selection means for selecting from a database a board that matches the input specifications when the board specifications are inputted by the specification input means, and for selecting from a database a board that matches the equipment information when the specification input means is inputted; an assembly state selection means for selecting an assembly state at the time of delivery of the ordered item determined based on the board selected by the board selection means; Equipped with The user can input specification information including the capacity and type of the main breaker of the panel, the capacity, number and type of the branch breakers, the circuit configuration, the purpose of use, the arrangement of the main breaker, the wiring lead-in position, and the installation position of the panel selected by the selection system, or equipment information which is information on the equipment that constitutes the panel, thereby allowing the panel selection means to select a panel from the database; By using an assembly state selection means, a user can decide that the assembly state at the time of delivery of an ordered item determined based on a board selected by the board selection means will include a semi-finished product, and if the assembly state at the time of delivery is to include a semi-finished product, the user can select what semi-finished product state the item will be in.

2. The panel selection system according to claim 1, wherein the assembly state selection means can select between delivering all parts selected as the order in a state in which the parts are not assembled together, and delivering the parts including semi-finished products in which the parts are assembled together to the extent that they do not reach the level of a finished panel.

3. 3. A board selection system as described in claim 1 or 2, further comprising an assembly instruction output means for outputting an assembly instruction manual describing how to assemble the components together or how to assemble the components into semi-finished products when the assembly state selection means selects to deliver all of the components selected as the order items in a state in which the components are not assembled together, or to deliver the components including semi-finished products in which the components are assembled together but not to the extent that they reach a finished board.

4. The board selection system of claim 2 or 3 further comprises a parts selection means for selecting whether or not the parts proposed for the board configuration are necessary when the user selects to deliver all parts selected as the order items in a state where the parts are not assembled together, or when the user selects to deliver the parts including semi-finished products in which the parts are assembled together but not to the extent that they constitute a finished board.

5. A board selection system as described in any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a drawing means for creating and outputting drawings of the semi-finished product when a selection is made to deliver the product including semi-finished products made by assembling parts together to the extent that they do not result in a finished board.

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