Processing Machine

Abstract

To provide a processing machine capable of smoothly performing work accompanying processing by the processing machine.SOLUTION: A processing machine includes: a processing unit 10 that processes an object; a control unit 30 that controls the processing unit 10; a display unit 51 that displays information from the control unit 30; and an instruction unit 52 that instructs the control unit 30. The control unit 30 executes control of suspending the processing unit 10 on the basis of information from the processing unit 10, and executes control of resuming operation of the processing unit 10 on the basis of a manipulation performed on the instruction unit 52.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to processing machines. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, processing machines have been used to perform various processes on various objects, such as cutting, folding, and gluing. For example, a slitter machine has been used that separates thin sheet-like objects along the conveying direction using a slitter blade (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] When processing with a slitter machine, the sheet is supplied to the machine in the form of a wound roll. Since the length of the sheet on one winding roll is finite, the entire roll is processed by splicing together multiple winding rolls. In this process, splicing each winding roll is done manually. When performing this process, other tasks such as applying tape to determine position are also performed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-202989 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, with conventional processing machines such as the slitter machine, processing by the processing machine and work by the operator coexist, which poses a problem in that it is difficult for the operator to continue working smoothly when the processing machine is stopped.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a processing machine that can smoothly perform tasks associated with processing by the processing machine. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure provides: a processing unit that processes an object; a control unit that controls the processing unit; a display unit that displays information from the control unit; an instruction unit that issues instructions to the control unit, The control unit controls the processing unit to stop based on information from the processing unit, and controls the processing unit to resume operation based on an operation on the instruction unit.

[0008] In the processing machine of the present disclosure, The display unit and the instruction unit are configured with a touch panel, A preset unit task and an instruction button, which is the instruction section corresponding to the unit task, may be arranged side by side.

[0009] In the processing machine of the present disclosure, There are a plurality of operation sets each having one or more of the unit operations, and the operation sets are associated with each item of the object; When a plurality of pairs of the unit work and the instruction button corresponding to the unit work are displayed, The sets of unit tasks and instruction buttons may be arranged on the screen of the display unit from one side to the other in the order in which the tasks are to be performed.

[0010] The processing machine of the present disclosure includes: The apparatus may further include a voice output unit that outputs a voice corresponding to each of the unit tasks.

[0011] In the processing machine of the present disclosure, The sound output from the sound output unit may be switched when the instruction button is operated. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to smoothly carry out work associated with processing using a processing machine. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a side view showing an outline of the processing machine main body. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the slit processing portion in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a processing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an initial screen. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a new registration screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a call screen. [Figure 7] FIG. [Figure 8] 4 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of the processing machine according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for joint pattern 1 (with selvedge + double-sided pasting). [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for joint pattern 1 (with selvedge + double-sided pasting). [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for joint pattern 1 (with selvedge + double-sided pasting). [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for joint pattern 1 (with selvedge + double-sided pasting). [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for joint pattern 2 (no selvedge + double-sided pasting). [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for joint pattern 3 (with selvedge + surface pasted). [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for joint pattern 4 (no selvedge + surface pasted). [Figure 16] (1) A diagram showing a confirmation screen for outside-roll confirmation pattern 1 (with outside-roll cutting position specified). [Figure 17] (1) A diagram showing a confirmation screen for outside-roll confirmation pattern 2 (outside-roll cutting position not specified). [Figure 18] FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for confirming the core cutting position. [Figure 19] (3) A diagram showing a confirmation screen for fastening tape confirmation. [Figure 20] FIG. 10(4) is a diagram showing a confirmation screen for the paper core stopper. [Figure 21] (5) A diagram showing a confirmation screen for end tape confirmation pattern 1 (end tape has selvedge). [Figure 22] (5) A diagram showing a confirmation screen for end tape confirmation pattern 2 (no selvedge on the end tape). [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a defect detection result screen displayed on a display unit 51. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0015] <1. Overview of the processing machine body> The processing machine according to this embodiment is equipped with a conventional processing machine main body, a mechanism for controlling the processing machine main body, and a mechanism for notifying of work. First, an overview of the processing machine main body equipped in the processing machine according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a side view showing an overview of the processing machine main body. FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the slit processing unit 20 in FIG. 1. In this embodiment, an example will be described in which a slitter machine that slits (cuts) a sheet S unwound from a winding roll is used as the processing machine main body. In particular, in this embodiment, an example will be described in which a slitter machine that slits a sheet formed with a large number of fine through-holes called Magic Cut (registered trademark) and inspects the through-holes will be used.

[0016] The processing unit 10 includes an unwinding unit 11 that unwinds and supplies the sheet S from a set winding roll, a winding unit 12 that winds up each slit and separated sheet, and conveys the sheet via multiple conveying rollers 13. In the example of FIG. 1, conveying rollers 13a to 13j are included. A slitting unit 20 is provided midway, slitting the sheet S along the conveying direction of the sheet S. For example, if there are nine slitting units 20, one wide sheet S is separated into ten rows of sheets S. The separated sheets S are each wound up by a winding unit 12. In the side view of FIG. 1, two winding units, 12a and 12b, are visible, arranged one above the other. The other eight winding units 12 are hidden behind the paper. Five of the ten winding units 12 are arranged on the upper shaft (upper side) and five on the lower shaft (lower side). Each element of the processing unit 10 is housed in a housing 15 shown by a dashed line.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 2, the slitting unit 20 has a slit blade holder 23 near the two conveying rollers 13f and 13g. The slit blade holder 23 holds a slit blade (not shown) and moves to a position where the slit blade comes into contact with the sheet S during slitting. The sheet S slit by the slit blade near the upper conveying roller 13f is conveyed by the lower conveying roller 13g. As shown in FIG. 2, a laser sensor 14 is disposed at a position where it sandwiches the sheet S flowing between the upper and lower conveying rollers 13f and 13g. The laser sensor 14 is composed of a laser emitter 14a and a laser receiver 14b. The laser emitter 14a and the laser receiver 14b are disposed opposite each other, sandwiching the sheet S flowing between the upper and lower conveying rollers 13f and 13g.

[0018] <2.Device configuration> The processing machine according to this embodiment will be described. Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the processing machine according to this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, the processing machine according to this embodiment has a processing unit 10, a control unit 30, a display unit 51, an instruction unit 52, and an audio output unit 60.

[0019] The processing unit 10 is a processing machine main body that performs predetermined processing, and in this embodiment, it is a slit processing machine as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The control unit 30 is a means for controlling the entire processing machine according to this embodiment, including the processing unit 10. The control unit 30 performs predetermined calculations and controls, and is realized by a programmable logic controller (PLC). The control unit 30 can also be realized by a general-purpose computer equipped with a CPU, main memory, and non-volatile storage device. When the control unit 30 is realized by a computer, programs for controlling the processing unit 10, display unit 51, instruction unit 52, and audio output unit 60 are stored in the storage device, and the CPU reads the programs into the main memory and executes them.

[0020] The storage device stores information about the items to be processed. Each item is managed by a product number code, which is identification information that specifies the product number, which is the item's number. The item is associated with a customer code, which is identification information that specifies the customer who made the request. The tasks to be performed are stored in association with each item. Each task is managed as a unit task and a task set consisting of multiple unit tasks. In other words, the storage device in the control unit 30 stores one or more unit tasks in association with each task set. As will be described later, the worker can set the task set required for each item by operating the touch panel. Based on the worker's instructions, the control unit 30 associates the item code with the task set and stores them in the storage device.

[0021] The display unit 51 is a display means for displaying the status of the processing unit 10, and is realized by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The instruction unit 52 is a means for the operator to give instructions to the control unit 30. The instruction unit 52 may be realized in any manner as long as it can give instructions to the control unit 30. In this embodiment, the display unit 51 and the instruction unit 52 are realized by a touch panel 50. Therefore, in this embodiment, the instruction unit 52 is realized by instruction buttons or the like displayed on the display unit 51. The operator gives instructions to the control unit 30 by touching the instruction buttons displayed on the display unit 51. The audio output unit 60 is equipped with a speaker and outputs information received from the control unit 30 by audio.

[0022] Based on the information received from the processing unit 10, the control unit 30 displays various information on the display unit 51 and outputs audio from the audio output unit 60. Furthermore, based on the information about the item stored in the storage device, the control unit 30 controls the processing unit 10 according to the item. Furthermore, the control unit 30 displays screen data on the display unit 51 for input by the worker using the touch panel 50, and recognizes the position touched by the worker and executes the corresponding process.

[0023] <3. Item Settings> Next, item setting in the processing machine according to this embodiment will be described. Item setting refers to setting the necessary operations for each item to be processed in the processing unit 10. Display screens such as those shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 are used when setting items. First, the display screen displayed on the display unit 51 when setting items will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an initial screen. In the initial state, the initial screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display unit 51. On the initial screen, the system name "Voice Guidance System" is displayed at the top of the screen. In this embodiment, the voice output unit 60 also notifies users of operations by voice, so the system is referred to as the "Voice Guidance System." In addition, two buttons, "New Registration" and "Call," are displayed at the bottom of the initial screen. On the initial screen, the operator can select either of these two buttons. In this embodiment, the display unit 51 and the instruction unit 52 are implemented by the touch panel 50. Therefore, when the operator touches a button displayed on the display unit 51, the control unit 30 recognizes the instruction or selection corresponding to that button.

[0024] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the new registration screen. The new registration screen is used when registering a new item. When the worker selects the "New Registration" button on the initial screen in Fig. 4, the new registration screen is displayed. In the lower right corner of the new registration screen, there are input fields for "Customer Code" and "Product Code". "Customer Code" is identification information that identifies the customer, and "Product Code" is identification information that identifies the product number, which is the number of each item.

[0025] For one product number (item), the required work set can be selected on the new registration screen. A work set is a combination of multiple unit operations. In the processing machine according to this embodiment, the following work sets can be selected. Multiple work sets can be selected for each of the times when the sheet is stopped at the end of winding, which is the time when the slit sheet is wound onto the winding section 12, and for joining the ends of the sheet on the winding roll.

[0026] (When winding is stopped) (1) Check outside the volume Pattern 1: Outside cut position specified Pattern 2: No outer cut position specified (2) Check the core cutting position (3) Check the fastening tape (4) Paper tube stopper (5) Check the end tape Pattern 1: End tape with exposed edge Pattern 2: No edge on the end tape

[0027] (Joint relationship) Pattern 1: With tabs and double-sided adhesive Pattern 2: No selvedge + double-sided adhesive Pattern 3: With exposed edges + surface glued Pattern 4: No edge + surface glued

[0028] On the new registration screen in Figure 5, the names of each work set when stopping at the end of winding are displayed on the left side of the screen, with a selection button (shown as an oval outline in the figure) displayed to the right of each work set name. Also, in the center of the screen, the names of each splicing-related work set are displayed, with a selection button (shown as an oval outline in the figure) displayed to the right of each work set name. When the worker touches the selection button displayed to the right of each work set name, that work set is selected as the work set required for the product number code in the lower right of the screen.

[0029] On the right side of the new registration screen in Figure 5, a reset button and a new registration button are displayed. When the reset button is operated by the worker, all previously selected task sets are reset and no selections are made. When the new registration button is operated by the worker, the control unit 30 associates all previously selected task sets with product number codes and registers them in the storage device. In this way, the required task sets for each item are registered in the storage device.

[0030] Figure 6 is a diagram showing the call screen. The call screen is used when modifying an item that has already been registered. The call screen is displayed when the "call" button is pressed on the initial screen of Figure 4. In the lower right corner of the call screen, there are input fields for the "customer code" and "product number code," just like on the new registration screen of Figure 5. On the call screen, you can enter the "customer code" and "product number code" to call up the corresponding work set information.

[0031] The call screen in FIG. 6 is the same as the new registration screen in FIG. 5, except for the buttons on the right side of the screen. A reset button is displayed on the right side of the call screen in FIG. 6, just like the new registration screen in FIG. 5. However, the call screen in FIG. 6 displays a call button instead of the new registration button in FIG. 5. Additionally, a check transfer button is displayed. When the worker touches the check transfer button, the control unit 30 associates all of the corrected work sets with product number codes and registers them in the storage device. In this way, the necessary work sets for each item are registered in the storage device.

[0032] Once an item is registered on the new registration screen of FIG. 5, the item can be processed by the processing unit 10. Then, processing by the processing unit 10 begins. That is, the processing unit 10, which is the processing machine main body, is operated. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the operation screen. The operation screen is a screen that shows the state while the processing machine main body is operating, that is, while processing by the processing unit 10 is in progress. As described above, the processing machine main body according to this embodiment performs magic cut processing and inspection (checking) in parallel with slit processing. Therefore, "Checking" is displayed at the top of the operation screen of FIG. 7.

[0033] The measured length and the number of splices are displayed on the left side of the operation screen in Figure 7. The measured length is the length of the sheet being processed, and is obtained by measuring it using a yardmeter (not shown) provided in the processing unit 10. The number of splices is the number of times the winding roll has been spliced. While the processing unit 10 is operating, the numbers for the measured length and the number of splices continue to increase. The example in Figure 7 shows the state when the measured length is 510 m (meters) and the number of splices is 1.

[0034] The confirmation operation settings are displayed on the right side of the operation screen in Fig. 7. In the example in Fig. 7, the confirmation operation settings are displayed as 100 cm, 310 cm, 50 cm, and 230 cm for four items: end tape check, upper shaft edge extension, lower shaft edge extension, and meandering check.

[0035] <4. Processing Operation> Next, the processing operation of the processing machine according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the processing machine according to this embodiment. The processing operation of the processing machine according to this embodiment differs depending on the operation set set for the item. In FIG. 8, a case will be described in which pattern 1 of the joining relationship "with selvage + with double-sided pasting" is set as the operation set. More specifically, a case will be described in which "pattern 1 with selvage + with double-sided pasting" is set as the joining relationship on the new registration screen of FIG. 5 or the call screen of FIG. 6.

[0036] The processing machine according to this embodiment operates the processing unit in the same way as a normal processing machine (step S1). That is, normal processing is performed by the processing unit 10. As described above, in this embodiment, slit processing is performed. When the processing unit 10 is operating, the running position is constantly checked by a yard meter. The measurement results from the yard meter are sent to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 then displays the measurement results on the display unit 51. When the processing unit 10 is operating, an operation screen such as that shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 51.

[0037] When the measurement result from the yard meter reaches a predetermined value, the processing unit 10 stops operation (step S2). The winding end position is set in advance for each item. Therefore, when the measurement result from the yard meter reaches the preset winding end position, the control unit 30 stops the processing unit 10. Then, a process to raise the joining table (not shown) is performed (step S3). Specifically, the control unit 30 performs a process to raise the joining table in the processing unit 10. Next, a work set is displayed and an audio output is performed (step S4). Specifically, the control unit 30 displays the contents of the work set to be confirmed on the display unit 51 and outputs audio from the audio output unit 60.

[0038] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a confirmation screen displayed on the display unit 51. In step S4, in the case of splicing pattern 1 (with selvedge and double-sided application), the confirmation screen shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display unit 51. In the case of splicing pattern 1 (with selvedge and double-sided application), as shown in FIG. 9, three unit operations are displayed vertically near the center of the confirmation screen. A confirmation button is displayed to the right of each unit operation. In the example of FIG. 9, three confirmation buttons, Ba, Bb, and Bc, are displayed from top to bottom. When the confirmation screen first starts to be displayed, all of the confirmation buttons display "Unconfirmed." When a confirmation button is operated, the confirmation button changes its display mode between the "Unconfirmed" and "Confirmed" states. The change in display mode may be limited to the change in the text between "Unconfirmed" and "Confirmed." Alternatively, the confirmation button's color may also be changed. For example, a subdued color and a bright color may be used. In this embodiment, the confirmation button is displayed with a thicker border in the "Confirmed" state compared to the "Unconfirmed" state.

[0039] In the example of FIG. 9, three unit operations are displayed. This indicates that the three unit operations, "Confirm splice position, confirm double-sided attachment," "Confirm upper shaft lug protrusion," and "Confirm lower shaft lug protrusion," are unit operations that make up the operation set "Splice pattern 1 with lug protrusion + double-sided attachment." A unit operation is a series of operations that are performed when the processing unit 10 is stopped and before it is restarted. Therefore, it does not necessarily have to be one operation, but may be two or more operations. The unit operations are displayed in order along one direction on the screen according to the order in which they are actually performed. In the example of FIG. 9, they are displayed from the top to the bottom of the screen in the order in which they should be performed. In the example of FIG. 9, the top unit operation is displayed as "Confirm splice position, confirm double-sided attachment." Therefore, the worker can know that they should perform and confirm the splice operation and the double-sided attachment operation.

[0040] Meanwhile, the audio output unit 60 outputs audio content corresponding to the unit task displayed at the top of the confirmation screen. Specifically, audio guidance is provided to encourage the worker to "check the joining position and double-sided pasting." As audio guidance to encourage the worker to "check the joining position and double-sided pasting," for example, a message such as "Please check the joining position. Please check double-sided pasting" can be output as audio. The worker can know the task to be performed based on the display on the confirmation screen and the content of the audio guidance.

[0041] At this point, the processing unit 10 is stopped with the joining table lowered. In this state, the worker performs the actual work (step S5). That is, the joining work is performed on the lowered joining table to join the sheets S on the winding roll. This makes it easy to perform the joining work. In the case of joining pattern 1, the joining work is performed by double-sided attachment. Then, the worker performs the work of lowering the joining table (step S6). In this work, the worker manually returns the joining table to its original position.

[0042] When the worker has finished the actual work, he or she operates the confirmation button on the confirmation screen (step S7). Specifically, the worker touches the confirmation button corresponding to the unit work that he or she has performed. As described above, the unit works are displayed in order from top to bottom according to the order in which they should be performed. Furthermore, the confirmation buttons are displayed in different ways depending on whether they are in the "unconfirmed" or "confirmed" state. Therefore, the worker can simply operate the topmost confirmation button in the "unconfirmed" state without having to carefully read the contents of the unit work.

[0043] When a confirmation button is operated, the control unit 30 switches the display of the operated confirmation button and the audio output content (step S8). For example, as a result of touching the confirmation button Ba, the display of the confirmation button Ba changes from the "unconfirmed" state shown in Fig. 9 to the "confirmed" state shown in Fig. 10. Then, the audio output content output by the control unit 30 from the audio output unit 60 also switches.

[0044] As shown in Figure 10, the display of the confirmation button Ba has changed to "confirmed," and the unit task corresponding to the confirmation button Bb, which is the top of the "unconfirmed" confirmation buttons, is now displayed as "upper shaft ear removal check." This lets the worker know that the "upper shaft ear removal" task should be performed. "Ear removal" is the task of applying tape to a predetermined position so that it protrudes like an ear from the winding roll and is recognizable from the outside. The "upper shaft" refers to the upper shaft, i.e., the winding unit 12a, of the upper and lower winding units 12a and 12b. The "lower shaft ear removal" described below refers to the ear removal task being performed on the lower shaft, i.e., the winding unit 12b.

[0045] Meanwhile, the audio output unit 60 outputs audio corresponding to the unit task displayed second on the confirmation screen. Specifically, audio guidance is provided to encourage the user to "check the upper shaft lug protrusion." For example, audio guidance to encourage the user to "check the upper shaft lug protrusion" can be output as audio, such as "Please check the upper shaft lug protrusion." The worker can know the task to be performed based on the display on the confirmation screen and the content of the audio guidance.

[0046] Furthermore, when the confirmation button is operated, the control unit 30 resumes operation of the processing unit 10 (step S9). At this time, the processing unit 10 runs the sheet based on instructions from the control unit 30. Then, after resuming, when the measurement result from the yard meter reaches a predetermined value, the processing unit 10 stops operation (step S10). Specifically, this is done by stopping the sheet after it has run a predetermined distance using the measurement value from the yard meter.

[0047] With the processing unit 10 stopped in this manner, the worker performs the actual work again (step S11). Specifically, the worker performs the upper shaft selvedge work in accordance with the display content of the display unit 51 and the audio guidance from the audio output unit 60.

[0048] When the worker has finished the actual work of removing the upper shaft edge, he or she will again operate the confirmation button on the confirmation screen. Specifically, the worker will touch the confirmation button corresponding to the unit work that he or she has performed. At this point, the worker will operate the second confirmation button from the top, Bb. The confirmation button to be operated may be determined by looking at the content of the unit work, or the topmost confirmation button in the "unconfirmed" state may be operated.

[0049] When the confirmation button Bb is operated, the control unit 30 switches the display of the operated confirmation button and the audio output content (step S12). For example, as a result of operating the confirmation button Bb, the display of the confirmation button Bb changes from the "unconfirmed" state shown in Fig. 10 to the "confirmed" state shown in Fig. 11. Then, the audio guidance output by the control unit 30 from the audio output unit 60 also switches.

[0050] As shown in Figure 11, the display of the confirmation button Bb has changed to "confirmed," and therefore "Confirm lower shaft margin" is displayed as the unit task corresponding to the confirmation button Bc, which is in the "unconfirmed" state. This allows the worker to know that the "lower shaft margin" task should be performed.

[0051] Meanwhile, the voice output unit 60 outputs a voice message corresponding to the unit task displayed third from the top on the confirmation screen. Specifically, voice guidance is provided to encourage the user to "check the lower shaft lug protrusion." As voice guidance to encourage the user to "check the lower shaft lug protrusion," for example, a message such as "Please check the lower shaft lug protrusion" can be output as voice. The worker can know the task to be performed based on the display on the confirmation screen and the content of the voice guidance.

[0052] Furthermore, when the confirmation button is operated, the control unit 30 resumes operation of the processing unit 10 (step S13). At this time, the processing unit 10 runs the sheet based on instructions from the control unit 30. After resuming, when the measurement result from the yard meter reaches a predetermined value, the processing unit 10 stops operation (step S14). Specifically, this is done by stopping the sheet after it has run a predetermined distance using the measurement value from the yard meter.

[0053] With the processing unit 10 stopped in this manner, the worker performs the actual work again (step S15). Specifically, the worker performs the lower shaft selvedge work in accordance with the display content of the display unit 51 and the audio guidance from the audio output unit 60.

[0054] Once the worker has completed the actual work of removing the lower shaft margin, he or she will again operate the confirmation button on the confirmation screen. Specifically, the worker will touch the confirmation button corresponding to the unit work that he or she has performed. At this point, the worker will operate the third confirmation button from the top (the bottom one), Bc. The confirmation button to press may be determined by looking at the content of the unit work, or the worker may press the top confirmation button that is in the "unconfirmed" state. As shown in Figure 11, at this point, there is only one confirmation button remaining in the "unconfirmed" state, so the worker can operate the confirmation button corresponding to the "lower shaft margin confirmation" work that he or she has just completed without any hesitation.

[0055] When the confirmation button Bc is operated, the control unit 30 switches the display and audio output of the operated confirmation button Bc (step S16). For example, as a result of touching the confirmation button Bc, the display of the confirmation button Bc changes from the "unconfirmed" state shown in Fig. 11 to the "confirmed" state shown in Fig. 12. Then, the audio guidance output by the control unit 30 from the audio output unit 60 ends.

[0056] Furthermore, as a result of the confirmation button being operated, the control unit 30 resumes operation of the processing unit 10 (step S17). At this time, the processing unit 10 runs the sheet S based on instructions from the control unit 30. Thereafter, the processing unit 10 processes the sheet S in the same manner as in step S1. Then, when the running value measured by the yard meter reaches a predetermined value, the processing of steps S1 to S17 is repeated.

[0057] As described above, the processing machine of this embodiment has a processing unit 10 that processes the object, a control unit 30 that controls the processing unit 10, a display unit 51 that displays information from the control unit 30, and an instruction unit 52 that gives instructions to the control unit 30.The control unit 30 controls the processing unit 10 to stop based on a signal from the processing unit 10, and controls the processing unit 10 to resume operation based on detection of an operation to the instruction unit 52, thereby reducing the occurrence of careless mistakes such as resuming operation of the processing unit before the necessary work has been performed.

[0058] Furthermore, in the processing machine according to this embodiment, the display unit 51 and the instruction unit 52 are configured as a touch panel 50, and the unit tasks to be performed and the instruction buttons that are the instruction units corresponding to those unit tasks are arranged side by side, so that it is possible to notify the processing machine that each unit task has been performed and confirmed.

[0059] Furthermore, in the processing machine according to this embodiment, there are multiple work sets each having one or more unit tasks, and a work set is associated with each item. When multiple pairs of unit tasks and instruction buttons corresponding to the unit tasks are displayed, each pair of unit tasks and instruction buttons is arranged on the screen of the display unit 51 from one side of the screen to the other in the order in which the tasks are performed. Therefore, after completing a unit task, the worker can easily inform the processing machine that the unit task has been performed by operating the instruction buttons, for example, in order from top to bottom.

[0060] In the above embodiment, the case where the work set is pattern 1 (with selvedge + with double-sided pasting) of the "joint relationship" has been described, but processing is performed in the same way for other patterns. That is, in the cases of pattern 2 (without selvedge + with double-sided pasting), pattern 3 (with selvedge + with surface pasting), and pattern 4 (without selvedge + with surface pasting), after registering for an item, the corresponding unit work can be displayed on the display unit 51 and output as a voice from the voice output unit 60 to notify the worker of the work to be performed.

[0061] Processing is also performed in the same way when the operation set is "stopped at winding end." That is, in the cases of (1) outside roll confirmation pattern 1 (outside roll cut position specified), (1) outside roll confirmation pattern 2 (outside roll cut position not specified), (2) core cut position confirmation, (3) fastening tape confirmation, (4) paper core fastening break, (5) end tape confirmation pattern 1 (end tape with selvedge), and (5) end tape confirmation pattern 2 (end tape without selvedge), after registration for the item, the corresponding unit operation is displayed on the display unit 51 and an audio output is generated from the audio output unit 60 to notify the worker of the operation to be performed.

[0062] When the operation set is "joint-related" pattern 2 (no edge protrusion + double-sided lamination), pattern 3 (edge ​​protrusion + surface lamination), or pattern 4 (no edge protrusion + surface lamination), after the operation of the processing unit 10 has stopped, a confirmation screen such as that shown in Figures 13, 14, and 15 is displayed. Compared to Figure 9 for "joint-related" pattern 1 (edge ​​protrusion + double-sided lamination), the unit operations displayed are different.

[0063] When the operation set is "When stopped at the end of winding" (1) outside winding confirmation pattern 1 (with outside winding cut position specified), (1) outside winding confirmation pattern 2 (without outside winding cut position specified), (2) core cut position confirmation, (3) fastening tape confirmation, (4) paper core fastening cut, (5) end tape confirmation pattern 1 (with end tape selvedge), or (5) end tape confirmation pattern 2 (without end tape selvedge), a confirmation screen like those shown in Figures 16 to 22 is displayed after operation of the processing unit 10 stops. Compared to Figure 9 for "Splicing related" pattern 1 (with selvedge + double-sided lamination), the unit operations displayed are different.

[0064] In this embodiment, the laser sensor 14 in the processing unit 10 detects defects in the through holes formed in the sheet S. When a defect is detected, the laser sensor 14 transmits information indicating the presence of a defect to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 acquires the measurement value of the yard meter at the time when the information indicating the presence of a defect is acquired from the laser sensor 14, and stores this value in a storage device as a defect detection result. The control unit 30 then displays the stored defect detection result on the display unit 51 at a predetermined timing.

[0065] 23 is a diagram showing a defect detection result screen displayed on the display unit 51. As shown in FIG. 23, the defect detection result screen displays a title such as "Magic Cut Check." The detection results of each sensor (laser sensor 14) possessed by the processing unit 10 are then displayed. In the example shown in the figure, three detection results are displayed below each of the ten sensors. The detection results are the length of the sheet S from the travel start position measured in yards.

[0066] While the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments and various modifications are possible. For example, in the above embodiments, a slitter machine equipped with a sensor for detecting through holes has been described, but any processing machine that processes an object and involves work by an operator may be used. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 10...Processing section 11 Unwinding section 12. Winding section 13. Conveyor roller 14. Laser sensor 14a Laser emitting unit 14b Laser receiving section 20. Slit processing section 30 Control unit 50···Touch panel 51...Display section 52...Instruction section 60 Audio output section

Claims

1. a processing unit that performs slit processing on a sheet of a winding roll, which is an object; a control unit that controls the processing unit; a display unit that displays information from the control unit; an instruction unit that issues instructions to the control unit; a joining table on which an operator can join sheets on the winding roll, The control unit controls the processing unit to stop when the winding end position of the sheet on the winding roll is reached, controls the joining table to move within the processing unit when the processing unit is stopped, controls the display unit to display the work content, and controls the processing unit to resume operation based on an operation on the instruction unit.

2. The display unit and the instruction unit are configured with a touch panel, 2. The processing machine according to claim 1, wherein preset unit operations and instruction buttons serving as the instruction section corresponding to the unit operations are arranged side by side.

3. There are a plurality of operation sets each having one or more unit operations, and the operation sets are associated with each item of the object; When a plurality of pairs of the unit work and the instruction button corresponding to the unit work are displayed, 3. The processing machine according to claim 2, wherein the sets of unit operations and instruction buttons are arranged on the screen of the display unit from one side to the other in the order in which the operations are to be performed.

4. 4. The processing machine according to claim 2, further comprising a voice output unit that outputs a voice corresponding to each of the unit operations.

5. The processing machine according to claim 4 , wherein the sound output from the sound output unit is switched when the instruction button is operated.

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