Cabinet Hole Drilling System

Abstract

To reduce a burden when using a system for a customer who wants to purchase a cabinet in which a hole is made by using the system using Internet.SOLUTION: A hole drilling system 50 of a cabinet includes: reading means 51 that enables input of a text file Tf including character information on the cabinet and character information on hole drilling to the cabinet and reads the input text file; presentation means 55 that presents hole-drilled cabinet information using the character information read by the reading means; and ordering means 56 that orders the cabinet presented by the presentation means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cabinet hole drilling system. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a system for ordering cabinets over the Internet. Since various parts may be attached to a cabinet, customers may want to purchase a standard product that is generally sold with holes drilled. For this reason, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a system for ordering a cabinet with holes drilled after inputting information on what kind of holes are required for the cabinet. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2004-178360 A

[0004] By the way, a customer who wants to order a cabinet usually creates a drawing so that he / she can check the size and position of the holes. When using a system to place the above-mentioned order, the customer manually inputs the information on the hole drilling for the cabinet into the system while looking at the drawing. In other words, in the conventional system, the customer had to manually input the information on the hole drilling for the cabinet he / she wants to order from scratch into the system, which caused a problem of poor workability. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The inventor of the present invention has studied this point diligently and attempted to solve the problem. The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to reduce the burden on customers who wish to purchase pre-drilled cabinets using an internet-based system when using the system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, a cabinet hole machining system is provided which allows input of a text file consisting of character information about the cabinet and character information about hole machining in the cabinet, and which is equipped with a reading means for reading the input text file, and a presentation means for using the character information read by the reading means to present information about the cabinet after hole machining.

[0007] It is also preferable to have a configuration that includes a storage means for storing cabinet item name information and cabinet information linked to it, and that is capable of automatically performing steps from the step of obtaining cabinet information that matches the cabinet item name information contained in the input text file from the storage means to the step of presenting the cabinet information by the presentation means.

[0008] It is also preferable to have a configuration that includes a storage means for storing the name information of the assembly parts and the multiple hole processing information in association with each other, and that is capable of automatically performing steps from the step of obtaining the multiple hole processing information linked to the name information of the assembly parts included in the input text file from the storage means to the step of presenting the cabinet information on which the multiple holes have been processed by the presentation means.

[0009] Also, it is preferable to have an ordering means for placing an order for the cabinet presented by the presentation means, and the ordering means is configured to automatically reflect in the order whether or not the assembly member needs to be assembled into the machined hole when the text information includes an input item for whether or not the assembly member needs to be assembled into the machined hole.

[0010] It is also preferable that the reading means is adapted to be compatible with a plurality of writing formats for character information. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the burden on customers who wish to purchase pre-drilled cabinets using an internet-based system when using the system. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a relationship between a cabinet hole processing system and a text file in the embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a text file. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of content presented by a presentation unit. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a drawing presented based on order information read from information in a text file. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of a flow from inputting a text file to placing an order, etc. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] An embodiment of the invention will be described below. As can be seen from Fig. 1, a cabinet hole drilling system 50 of this embodiment is equipped with a reading means 51 that allows input of a text file Tf consisting of character information on the cabinet and character information on drilling holes in the cabinet, and reads the input text file Tf, and a presentation means 55 that uses the character information read by the reading means 51 to present information on the cabinet on which holes have been drilled. This makes it possible to reduce the burden on customers who wish to purchase a cabinet with holes drilled using a system using the Internet when using the system.

[0014] Here, the configuration of the hole drilling system 50 of the embodiment will be described. The hole drilling system 50 of the embodiment includes a reading means 51 that can read a text file Tf sent via the Internet. This reading means 51 corresponds to the text file Tf, and functions to read character information on the cabinet contained in the text file Tf and character information on drilling holes in the cabinet, and to obtain information on the desired cabinet. It is preferable that the reading means 51 is compatible with a plurality of writing methods for character information.

[0015] For example, the text file Tf contains character information as shown in Figure 2. The information on the first line in Figure 2 is information that can identify the cabinet name and paint color. The second and subsequent lines are information that can identify the part name, hole processing type, hole dimensions, hole positions (x coordinates, y coordinates), assembly instructions, etc.

[0016] In the example shown in Fig. 2, the text file Tf is in CSV format. The reason why the text file Tf is in CSV format is that the processing information for the cabinet is usually created in a table format using a spreadsheet software such as EXCEL (trademark). Since the text file Tf for inputting can be created simply by converting the information into CSV, there is no need to input the information manually on the system as in the past, and the work is simplified. Note that in the embodiment, each item of character information written in the text file Tf is separated by a comma.

[0017] In the example shown in Figure 2, the second and subsequent lines are information for each part name, but it is preferable to configure it so that information only needs to be entered for parts where holes will be drilled. In this case, parts with no information entered can be recognized as parts where holes will not be drilled. For example, in the example shown in Figure 2, this means that holes will only be drilled on the door and the left side.

[0018] Examples of character information included in the text file Tf include the cabinet name, paint color, part name, hole processing type, hole dimensions, coordinate data, assembly designation, etc. When the name of an assembly part is designated by the character information of the text data, it is preferable to be able to output multiple pieces of processing hole information required for the assembly part all at once.

[0019] In the embodiment, an ordering means 56 is provided for placing an order for the cabinet presented by the presentation means 55. By using text data of the cabinet's product name information, cabinet information required for ordering the cabinet, such as the cabinet's component parts and dimensional information of each part, can be automatically read.

[0020] Any name can be entered for the part name, but examples include DOOR, LEFT, RIGHT, BOTTOM, TOP, BACK, etc.

[0021] When the hole machining type can be input, for example, "MA" can represent a round hole, "KA" a square hole, "NMA" an oblong hole, and "NKA" an oblong hole. Also, if the name of an assembly part (such as an optional part name such as "louver" or "ventilator") is specified as the hole machining type, multiple machining holes in a specific arrangement can be recognized.

[0022] When specifying the dimensions of a hole, for example, a round hole with a diameter of 100 mm can be specified as 100.0. When specifying coordinate data, for example, the position of the hole to be machined can be specified using information on the x-axis and y-axis based on the origin set in the lower left corner.

[0023] It may be possible to specify whether or not to order a "cabinet with assembled parts". In this case, for example, it may be possible to specify "without assembly" or "with assembly". If assembly is required, it may be possible to require the name of the assembly parts to be entered in the hole processing type column.

[0024] Meanwhile, the information read by the reading means 51 is compared with the information stored in the storage means 52 using the selection means 53. The storage means 52 in the embodiment is provided with a cabinet database Dc that stores information on cabinets that can be ordered, a machining hole database Dh that stores information on machining holes that can be machined in the cabinet, and an assembly member database Dm that stores the names of assembly members to be assembled to the cabinet and information on machining holes required for assembly. The selection means 53 in the embodiment compares the information stored in these databases with the information read by the reading means 51, and selects specific information.

[0025] Each database is linked to "textual information representing a specific thing" and "diagram information related to what that textual information represents," and is configured so that, if necessary, a diagram identified from the textual information written in the text file Tf can be presented.

[0026] In order to be able to judge whether or not the hole machining specified in the text file Tf is possible for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf, the hole machining judgment means 54 uses the information stored in the storage means 52. For example, the hole machining judgment means 54 compares the information of the cabinet selected by the selection means 53 with the information of the machined hole selected by the selection means 53, and checks each piece of information. More specifically, the hole machining judgment means 54 refers to the cabinet database Dc to judge whether or not hole machining is specified in a prohibited area of ​​the cabinet, and refers to the machined hole database Dh to judge whether or not the hole shape is machineable.

[0027] If the hole processing determination means 54 determines that the hole processing specified in the text file Tf cannot be performed for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf, it is preferable to be able to display a message indicating an error to the customer, etc., using the display means 55. This allows the customer, etc., to confirm that there is a problem with the content they entered.

[0028] When the hole processing determination means 54 determines that the hole processing specified in the text file Tf is possible for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf, it is preferable to present the ordering information to the customer, etc. using the presentation means 55. This allows the customer, etc. to check whether the content they input has been reflected. Note that an example of such ordering information is something that can be recognized as characters, as shown in FIG. 3.

[0029] For example, it is preferable to configure the system with a storage means 52 for storing cabinet product name information and cabinet information linked thereto, and to automatically perform steps from obtaining cabinet information that matches the cabinet product name information included in the input text file Tf from the storage means 52 to presenting the cabinet information by the presentation means 55. This can further reduce the burden on the customer when using the system.

[0030] It is also preferable to have a configuration including a storage means 52 that stores the name information of the assembly parts in association with a plurality of pieces of hole processing information, and to automatically perform the steps from obtaining the plurality of pieces of hole processing information associated with the name information of the assembly parts included in the input text file Tf from the storage means 52 to presenting the cabinet information on which the plurality of holes have been processed by the presentation means 55. This makes it possible to further reduce the burden on the customer when using the system.

[0031] When the hole processing determination means 54 determines that the hole processing specified in the text file Tf is possible for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf, it is preferable to be able to present drawing information showing the contents of the order to the customer, etc., using the presentation means 55. An example of drawing information showing the contents of the order is a drawing as shown in Fig. 4, but drawing information in other formats, such as a three-dimensional representation, may also be used.

[0032] In the embodiment, an order is placed when the customer presses an order button after the information is presented by the presentation means 55. When the text information includes an input field for whether or not an assembly member needs to be installed in the machined hole, it is preferable that the ordering means 56 automatically reflects in the order whether or not the assembly member needs to be installed in the machined hole. This can further reduce the burden on the customer when using the system. Also, a drawing number may be assigned to the drawing information showing the contents of the order, and the drawing number and the drawing information may be linked. This makes it possible to easily obtain drawing information showing the contents of the order based on the drawing number.

[0033] Here, an example of the flow from inputting the text file Tf into the hole drilling system 50 to actions such as ordering will be described along the flow shown in Fig. 5. First, the text file Tf inputted into the hole drilling system 50 is read using the reading means 51 (ST1001). After that, the selection means 53 uses the read information (such as product name information) to make a selection from the cabinet information stored in the database (ST1002). Also, using the read information, the selection means 53 selects information on drilled holes stored in the database, and applies the drilled hole information to the cabinet information selected in step 1002 (ST1003).

[0034] Based on the processing performed in step 1003, it is determined whether or not the cabinet can be drilled as specified. This determination is made using the hole drilling determination means 54 (ST1004). Based on the result of this determination, it is determined whether or not the order can be placed (ST1005).

[0035] If it is determined in step 1005 that the order can be placed, the order information is presented using the presentation means 55 (ST1006). After that, if the customer's intention to place an order is confirmed, the order is placed (ST1007). If it is determined in step 1005 that the order cannot be placed, an error notification is given using the presentation means 55 (ST1008).

[0036] 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 embodied in various forms. For example, it is possible to delete or add flow elements, or to change the order of elements, as long as it is consistent with the concept of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0037] 50 Hole Machining System 51 Reading method 52 Memory means 55 Presentation means Tf Text File

Claims

1. a reading means for allowing input of a text file including character information on the cabinet and character information on drilling holes in the cabinet, and reading the input text file; a presentation means for presenting information on a cabinet on which holes have been drilled, using the character information read by the reading means; a hole processing determination means for determining whether or not the hole processing specified in the text file is possible for the cabinet specified in the text file; Equipped with A cabinet hole drilling system that recognizes that areas of a cabinet that do not have text information about hole drilling in a text file are areas where holes are not to be drilled.

2. A storage means for storing cabinet name information and cabinet information associated therewith, The cabinet hole machining system according to claim 1, which is capable of automatically performing steps from the step of obtaining cabinet information that matches the cabinet item name information contained in an input text file from a storage means to the step of presenting the cabinet information by a presentation means.

3. A storage means is provided for storing information on the name of the assembly member and information on a plurality of holes in association with each other, A cabinet hole machining system as described in claim 1 or 2, which is capable of automatically performing steps from the step of obtaining multiple hole machining information linked to the product name information of the assembly parts contained in the input text file from a storage means to the step of presenting cabinet information on which the multiple holes have been machined by a presentation means.

4. an ordering means for ordering the cabinet presented by the presentation means, The cabinet hole machining system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the ordering means automatically reflects in the order whether or not an assembly part needs to be assembled into the machining hole when the text information includes an input item for whether or not an assembly part needs to be assembled into the machining hole.

5. 5. The cabinet hole drilling system according to claim 1, wherein the reading means is compatible with a plurality of character information description formats.

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