Injection molding machine

Abstract

To provide a technique capable of improving convenience for a user using a display device of an industrial machine such as an injection molding machine.SOLUTION: An injection molding machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a display device 760 for displaying optimization screens 60, 70 in which a plurality of screen elements which can be separately displayed are collected. For example, the display device 760 of the injection molding machine 10 may display the optimization screens 60, 70 in which a plurality of screen elements included in each of standard screens (for example, an injection setting screen 40 or a status monitoring screen 50) and the like prepared in the initial state are collected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to injection molding Taking the opportunity related.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in industrial machines such as injection molding machines, there may be provided a display device that displays information related to the machine itself (industrial machine). (For example, see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, usually, in order for a user to check specific information or set (change) changeable information, the user has to operate the display content of the display device and selectively display a screen on which the necessary information is displayed, etc., and search for and display the necessary information by himself / herself. Therefore, there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of user convenience.

[0005] Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object is to provide a technology capable of improving the convenience of a user who uses a display device of an industrial machine such as an injection molding machine.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above object, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display device is provided that displays a predetermined screen in which a plurality of components each representing a part of a screen and capable of being displayed separately are gathered, The display device is capable of displaying each of the multiple standard screens that are prepared in the initial state, )]] the plurality of components include a predetermined component for performing a setting input related to a molding operation of an injection molding machine, The predetermined screen allows editing of combinations of multiple predetermined components, including multiple predetermined components, or arrangements of multiple predetermined components, which are selected from among the candidates. The plurality of predetermined components include one component included in one of the plurality of standard screens and other components included in other standard screens. The aforementioned standard screen one and the aforementioned other standard screens are, respectively, one of the following: a standard screen for setting the injection process of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the setup of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the mold opening and closing of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the temperature of the injection device of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for monitoring the operating performance of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for monitoring the status of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the system of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for displaying information related to the maintenance of an injection molding machine, and a standard screen that can only be used by users with specific privileges. In the predetermined screen, the user can perform the setting input through the predetermined components while the multiple components, including the multiple predetermined components, are displayed side by side. An injection molding machine is provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to provide a technology that can improve the convenience of users who utilize display devices for industrial machinery such as injection molding machines. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of an injection molding machine. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of an injection molding machine. [Figure 3] This is a functional block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control device. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a standard screen displayed on a display device. [Figure 5] This figure shows another example of a standard screen displayed on a display device. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of an optimized screen displayed on a display device. [Figure 7] This figure shows another example of an optimization screen displayed on a display device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0011] [Configuration of an injection molding machine] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are diagrams showing an example of an injection molding machine 10 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the state of the injection molding machine 10 when the mold is fully opened, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the state of the injection molding machine 10 when the mold is clamped. In this specification, the X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, and the Z-axis direction are perpendicular to each other. The X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction represent the horizontal direction, and the Z-axis direction represents the vertical direction. When the mold clamping device 100 is a horizontal type, the X-axis direction is the mold opening / closing direction, and the Y-axis direction is the width direction of the injection molding machine 10. The negative side in the Y-axis direction is called the operation side, and the positive side in the Y-axis direction is called the non-operation side.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the injection molding machine 10 (an example of an industrial machine) includes a mold clamping device 100 that opens and closes a mold device 800, an ejector device 200 that ejects a molded product formed by the mold device 800, an injection device 300 that injects a molding material into the mold device 800, a moving device 400 that moves the injection device 300 forward and backward with respect to the mold device 800, a control device 700 that controls each component of the injection molding machine 10, and a frame 900 that supports each component of the injection molding machine 10. The frame 900 includes a mold clamping device frame 910 that supports the mold clamping device 100 and an injection device frame 920 that supports the injection device 300. The mold clamping device frame 910 and the injection device frame 920 are each installed on the floor 2 via a leveling adjuster 930. The control device 700 is disposed in the internal space of the injection device frame 920. Hereinafter, each component of the injection molding machine 10 will be described.

[0013] <Mold clamping device> In the description of the mold clamping device 100, the moving direction of the movable platen 120 when the mold is closed (for example, the positive X-axis direction) is defined as the front, and the moving direction of the movable platen 120 when the mold is opened (for example, the negative X-axis direction) is defined as the rear for explanation.

[0014] The mold clamping device 100 performs mold closing, pressure boosting, mold clamping, pressure release, and mold opening of the mold device 800. The mold device 800 includes a fixed mold 810 and a movable mold 820.

[0015] The mold clamping device 100 is, for example, horizontal, and the mold opening / closing direction is horizontal. The mold clamping device 100 includes a fixed platen 110, a movable platen 120, a toggle support 130, tie bars 140, a toggle mechanism 150, a mold clamping motor 160, a motion conversion mechanism 170, and a mold thickness adjustment mechanism 180.

[0016] The fixed platen 110 is fixed to the mold clamping device frame 910. A fixed mold 810 is attached to the opposing surface of the fixed platen 110 facing the movable platen 120.

[0017] The movable platen 120 is disposed movably in the mold opening / closing direction with respect to the mold clamping device frame 910. A guide 101 for guiding the movable platen 120 is laid on the mold clamping device frame 910. A movable mold 820 is attached to the opposing surface of the movable platen 120 facing the fixed platen 110. By advancing and retreating the movable platen 120 with respect to the fixed platen 110, mold closing, pressure boosting, mold clamping, pressure release, and mold opening of the mold device 800 are performed.

[0018] The toggle support 130 is disposed at an interval from the fixed platen 110 and is placed movably in the mold opening / closing direction on the mold clamping device frame 910. Further, the toggle support 130 may be disposed movably along a guide laid on the mold clamping device frame 910. The guide of the toggle support 130 may be common with the guide 101 of the movable platen 120.

[0019] In addition, in the present embodiment, the fixed platen 110 is fixed to the mold clamping device frame 910, and the toggle support 130 is disposed movably in the mold opening / closing direction with respect to the mold clamping device frame 910. However, the toggle support 130 may be fixed to the mold clamping device frame 910, and the fixed platen 110 may be disposed movably in the mold opening / closing direction with respect to the mold clamping device frame 910.

[0020] The tie bars 140 connect the fixed platen 110 and the toggle support 130 at a distance L in the mold opening and closing direction. Multiple tie bars 140 (for example, four) may be used. Multiple tie bars 140 are arranged parallel to the mold opening and closing direction and stretch in accordance with the clamping force. At least one tie bar 140 may be provided with a tie bar strain detector 141 that detects the strain of the tie bar 140. The tie bar strain detector 141 sends a signal indicating its detection result to the control device 700. The detection result of the tie bar strain detector 141 is used for detecting the clamping force, etc.

[0021] In this embodiment, a tie bar strain detector 141 is used as a clamping force detector to detect the clamping force, but the present invention is not limited to this. The clamping force detector is not limited to strain gauge type, but may be piezoelectric, capacitive, hydraulic, electromagnetic, etc., and its mounting position is not limited to the tie bar 140.

[0022] The toggle mechanism 150 is positioned between the movable platen 120 and the toggle support 130, and moves the movable platen 120 in the mold opening and closing direction relative to the toggle support 130. The toggle mechanism 150 consists of a crosshead 151, a pair of link groups, and the like. Each of the link groups has a first link 152 and a second link 153, which are connected by pins or the like so that they can bend and extend freely. The first link 152 is pivotably attached to the movable platen 120 by pins or the like. The second link 153 is pivotably attached to the toggle support 130 by pins or the like. The second link 153 is attached to the crosshead 151 via a third link 154. When the crosshead 151 is moved forward and backward relative to the toggle support 130, the first link 152 and the second link 153 bend and extend, and the movable platen 120 moves forward and backward relative to the toggle support 130.

[0023] Furthermore, the configuration of the toggle mechanism 150 is not limited to the configuration shown in Figures 1 and 2. For example, in Figures 1 and 2, each link group has five nodes, but it may also have four, and one end of the third link 154 may be connected to the node of the first link 152 and the second link 153.

[0024] The clamping motor 160 is attached to the toggle support 130 and operates the toggle mechanism 150. The clamping motor 160 moves the crosshead 151 forward and backward relative to the toggle support 130, thereby bending and extending the first link 152 and the second link 153, and moving the movable platen 120 forward and backward relative to the toggle support 130. The clamping motor 160 is directly connected to the motion conversion mechanism 170, but it may also be connected to the motion conversion mechanism 170 via a belt, pulley, or the like.

[0025] The motion conversion mechanism 170 converts the rotational motion of the clamping motor 160 into the linear motion of the crosshead 151. The motion conversion mechanism 170 includes a screw shaft and a screw nut that screws onto the screw shaft. A ball or roller may be interposed between the screw shaft and the screw nut.

[0026] The mold clamping device 100 performs processes such as mold closing, pressure boosting, mold clamping, depressurization, and mold opening under the control of the control device 700.

[0027] In the mold closing process, the clamping motor 160 is driven to advance the crosshead 151 to the mold closing completion position at a set movement speed, thereby advancing the movable platen 120 and bringing the movable mold 820 into contact with the fixed mold 810. The position and movement speed of the crosshead 151 are detected using, for example, a clamping motor encoder 161. The clamping motor encoder 161 detects the rotation of the clamping motor 160 and sends a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 700.

[0028] Furthermore, the crosshead position detector for detecting the position of the crosshead 151 and the crosshead speed detector for detecting the movement speed of the crosshead 151 are not limited to the clamping motor encoder 161, and general-purpose devices can be used. Similarly, the movable platen position detector for detecting the position of the movable platen 120 and the movable platen speed detector for detecting the movement speed of the movable platen 120 are not limited to the clamping motor encoder 161, and general-purpose devices can be used.

[0029] In the boosting process, the clamping motor 160 is further driven to advance the crosshead 151 from the closed position to the clamping position, thereby generating clamping force.

[0030] In the clamping process, the clamping motor 160 is driven to maintain the position of the crosshead 151 in the clamping position. In the clamping process, the clamping force generated in the pressurization process is maintained. In the clamping process, a cavity space 801 (see Figure 2) is formed between the movable mold 820 and the fixed mold 810, and the injection unit 300 fills the cavity space 801 with liquid molding material. A molded product is obtained when the filled molding material solidifies.

[0031] The number of cavity spaces 801 may be one or more. In the latter case, multiple molded products can be obtained simultaneously. An insert material may be placed in part of the cavity space 801, and the molding material may be filled in the other part of the cavity space 801. A molded product in which the insert material and the molding material are integrated is obtained.

[0032] In the depressurization process, the clamping motor 160 is driven to retract the crosshead 151 from the clamping position to the mold opening start position, thereby retracting the movable platen 120 and reducing the clamping force. The mold opening start position and the mold closing completion position may be the same position.

[0033] In the mold opening process, the clamping motor 160 is driven to retract the crosshead 151 from the mold opening start position to the mold opening completion position at a set movement speed, thereby retracting the movable platen 120 and separating the movable mold 820 from the fixed mold 810. Subsequently, the ejector device 200 ejects the molded product from the movable mold 820.

[0034] The setting conditions for the mold closing process, the pressure boosting process, and the mold clamping process are set together as a series of setting conditions. For example, the movement speed and position of the crosshead 151 (including the mold closing start position, movement speed switching position, mold closing completion position, and mold clamping position), and the mold clamping force in the mold closing process and the pressure boosting process are set together as a series of setting conditions. The mold closing start position, movement speed switching position, mold closing completion position, and mold clamping position are arranged in this order from rear to front and represent the start and end points of the section in which the movement speed is set. The movement speed is set for each section. There may be one or more movement speed switching positions. There may be no movement speed switching positions. The mold clamping position and the mold clamping force may be set individually or individually.

[0035] The setting conditions for the depressurization process and the mold opening process are set similarly. For example, the movement speed and position of the crosshead 151 in the depressurization process and the mold opening process (mold opening start position, movement speed switching position, and mold opening completion position) are set together as a series of setting conditions. The mold opening start position, movement speed switching position, and mold opening completion position are arranged in this order from front to back and represent the start and end points of the sections in which the movement speed is set. The movement speed is set for each section. There may be one or more movement speed switching positions. There may be no movement speed switching positions. The mold opening start position and the mold closing completion position may be the same position. Also, the mold opening completion position and the mold closing start position may be the same position.

[0036] Furthermore, instead of the movement speed and position of the crosshead 151, the movement speed and position of the movable platen 120 may be set. Also, instead of the position of the crosshead (e.g., the clamping position) or the position of the movable platen, the clamping force may be set.

[0037] Incidentally, the toggle mechanism 150 amplifies the driving force of the clamping motor 160 and transmits it to the movable platen 120. This amplification ratio is also called the toggle ratio. The toggle ratio changes depending on the angle θ between the first link 152 and the second link 153 (hereinafter also referred to as the "link angle θ"). The link angle θ can be determined from the position of the crosshead 151. The toggle ratio is maximized when the link angle θ is 180°.

[0038] If the thickness of the mold device 800 changes due to replacement of the mold device 800 or a change in the temperature of the mold device 800, the mold thickness is adjusted so that a predetermined clamping force is obtained during mold clamping. In mold thickness adjustment, for example, the distance L between the fixed platen 110 and the toggle support 130 is adjusted so that the link angle θ of the toggle mechanism 150 becomes a predetermined angle at the time of mold touch when the movable mold 820 touches the fixed mold 810.

[0039] The mold clamping device 100 has a mold thickness adjustment mechanism 180. The mold thickness adjustment mechanism 180 adjusts the mold thickness by adjusting the distance L between the fixed platen 110 and the toggle support 130. The timing of the mold thickness adjustment is, for example, between the end of one molding cycle and the start of the next molding cycle. The mold thickness adjustment mechanism 180 includes, for example, a screw shaft 181 formed at the rear end of the tie bar 140, a screw nut 182 that is rotatably and immovably held by the toggle support 130, and a mold thickness adjustment motor 183 that rotates the screw nut 182 that is screwed onto the screw shaft 181.

[0040] A screw shaft 181 and screw nut 182 are provided for each tie bar 140. The rotational driving force of the mold thickness adjustment motor 183 may be transmitted to multiple screw nuts 182 via a rotational driving force transmission unit 185. Multiple screw nuts 182 can be rotated synchronously. Alternatively, by changing the transmission path of the rotational driving force transmission unit 185, it is also possible to rotate multiple screw nuts 182 individually.

[0041] The rotational drive force transmission unit 185 is composed of, for example, gears. In this case, passive gears are formed on the outer circumference of each screw nut 182, a drive gear is attached to the output shaft of the mold thickness adjustment motor 183, and an intermediate gear that meshes with the multiple passive gears and the drive gear is rotatably held in the center of the toggle support 130. Alternatively, the rotational drive force transmission unit 185 may be composed of a belt or pulley instead of gears.

[0042] The operation of the mold thickness adjustment mechanism 180 is controlled by the control device 700. The control device 700 drives the mold thickness adjustment motor 183 to rotate the screw nut 182. As a result, the position of the toggle support 130 relative to the tie bar 140 is adjusted, and the distance L between the fixed platen 110 and the toggle support 130 is adjusted. Multiple mold thickness adjustment mechanisms may also be used in combination.

[0043] The interval L is detected using the mold thickness adjustment motor encoder 184. The mold thickness adjustment motor encoder 184 detects the amount and direction of rotation of the mold thickness adjustment motor 183 and sends a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 700. The detection result of the mold thickness adjustment motor encoder 184 is used to monitor and control the position and interval L of the toggle support 130. Furthermore, the toggle support position detector that detects the position of the toggle support 130 and the interval detector that detects the interval L are not limited to the mold thickness adjustment motor encoder 184, but general-purpose devices can be used.

[0044] In this embodiment, the mold clamping device 100 is a horizontal type in which the mold opening and closing direction is horizontal, but it may also be a vertical type in which the mold opening and closing direction is vertical.

[0045] Furthermore, although the clamping device 100 of this embodiment has a clamping motor 160 as a drive source, it may have a hydraulic cylinder instead of the clamping motor 160. Also, the clamping device 100 may have a linear motor for opening and closing the mold and an electromagnet for clamping the mold.

[0046] <Ejector device> In describing the ejector device 200, similar to the description of the clamping device 100, the direction of movement of the movable platen 120 when the mold is closed (for example, the positive X-axis direction) is described as forward, and the direction of movement of the movable platen 120 when the mold is open (for example, the negative X-axis direction) is described as backward.

[0047] The ejector device 200 (an example of a pressurizing device) is attached to the movable platen 120 and moves back and forth together with the movable platen 120. The ejector device 200 has an ejector rod 210 that ejects the molded product from the mold device 800 and a drive mechanism 220 that moves the ejector rod 210 in the direction of movement of the movable platen 120 (in the X-axis direction).

[0048] The ejector rod 210 is positioned to move back and forth within a through-hole in the movable platen 120. The front end of the ejector rod 210 contacts a movable member 830 which is positioned to move back and forth inside the movable mold 820. The front end of the ejector rod 210 may or may not be connected to the movable member 830.

[0049] The drive mechanism 220 includes, for example, an ejector motor and a motion conversion mechanism that converts the rotational motion of the ejector motor into the linear motion of the ejector rod 210. The motion conversion mechanism includes a screw shaft and a screw nut that screws onto the screw shaft. A ball or roller may be interposed between the screw shaft and the screw nut.

[0050] The ejector device 200 performs the ejection process under the control of the control device 700. In the ejection process, the ejector rod 210 is advanced from the standby position to the ejection position at a set speed, thereby advancing the movable member 830 and ejecting the molded product. Subsequently, the ejector motor is driven to retract the ejector rod 210 at a set speed, retracting the movable member 830 back to its original standby position.

[0051] The position and speed of the ejector rod 210 are detected, for example, using an ejector motor encoder. The ejector motor encoder detects the rotation of the ejector motor and sends a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 700. Furthermore, the ejector rod position detector, which detects the position of the ejector rod 210, and the ejector rod speed detector, which detects the speed of the ejector rod 210, are not limited to ejector motor encoders, but general-purpose devices can be used.

[0052] <Injection device> In the description of the injection device 300, unlike the descriptions of the clamping device 100 and the ejector device 200, the direction of movement of the screw 330 during filling (for example, the negative X-axis direction) is described as forward, and the direction of movement of the screw 330 during metering (for example, the positive X-axis direction) is described as backward.

[0053] The injection device 300 is mounted on a slide base 301, which is positioned to move back and forth relative to the injection device frame 920. The injection device 300 is positioned to move back and forth relative to the mold device 800. The injection device 300 touches the mold device 800 and fills the cavity space 801 within the mold device 800 with molding material. The injection device 300 includes, for example, a cylinder 310, a nozzle 320, a screw 330, a metering motor 340, an injection motor 350, a pressure detector 360, and the like.

[0054] The cylinder 310 heats the molding material supplied to its interior from the supply port 311. The molding material includes, for example, resin. The molding material is formed, for example, into pellets and supplied to the supply port 311 in a solid state. The supply port 311 is formed at the rear of the cylinder 310. A cooler 312, such as a water-cooled cylinder, is provided on the outer circumference of the rear of the cylinder 310. In front of the cooler 312, a heater 313, such as a band heater, and a temperature detector 314 are provided on the outer circumference of the cylinder 310.

[0055] The cylinder 310 is divided into multiple zones along its axial direction (for example, the X-axis direction). A heater 313 and a temperature detector 314 are provided in each of the multiple zones. A set temperature is set for each of the multiple zones, and the control device 700 controls the heater 313 so that the temperature detected by the temperature detector 314 becomes the set temperature.

[0056] The nozzle 320 is located at the front end of the cylinder 310 and is pressed against the mold device 800. A heater 313 and a temperature detector 314 are provided on the outer circumference of the nozzle 320. The control device 700 controls the heater 313 so that the detected temperature of the nozzle 320 reaches the set temperature.

[0057] The screw 330 is rotatably and reciprocally positioned within the cylinder 310. When the screw 330 is rotated, the molding material is fed forward along the helical groove of the screw 330. As the molding material is fed forward, it is gradually melted by the heat from the cylinder 310. As the liquid molding material is fed forward to the screw 330 and accumulates at the front of the cylinder 310, the screw 330 is retracted. Then, when the screw 330 is advanced, the liquid molding material accumulated in front of the screw 330 is injected from the nozzle 320 and filled into the mold device 800.

[0058] A backflow prevention ring 331 is mounted on the front of the screw 330 so as to be able to move back and forth, acting as a backflow prevention valve to prevent backflow of the molding material from the front to the rear of the screw 330 when the screw 330 is pushed forward.

[0059] When the screw 330 is advanced, the backflow prevention ring 331 is pushed backward by the pressure of the molding material in front of the screw 330, and retracts relative to the screw 330 to a closed position (see Figure 2) that blocks the flow path of the molding material. This prevents the molding material accumulated in front of the screw 330 from flowing backward.

[0060] On the other hand, when the screw 330 is rotated, the backflow prevention ring 331 is pushed forward by the pressure of the molding material being sent forward along the helical groove of the screw 330, and moves relative to the screw 330 to an open position (see Figure 1) that opens the flow path of the molding material. As a result, the molding material is sent forward of the screw 330.

[0061] The backflow prevention ring 331 may be either a co-rotating type that rotates together with the screw 330, or a non-co-rotating type that does not rotate together with the screw 330.

[0062] Furthermore, the injection device 300 may have a drive source that moves the backflow prevention ring 331 back and forth between an open position and a closed position relative to the screw 330.

[0063] The metering motor 340 rotates the screw 330. The drive source for rotating the screw 330 is not limited to the metering motor 340; for example, a hydraulic pump or the like may also be used.

[0064] The injection motor 350 moves the screw 330 forward and backward. Between the injection motor 350 and the screw 330, there is a motion conversion mechanism that converts the rotational motion of the injection motor 350 into the linear motion of the screw 330. The motion conversion mechanism has, for example, a screw shaft and a screw nut that screws onto the screw shaft. Balls or rollers may be provided between the screw shaft and the screw nut. The drive source for moving the screw 330 forward and backward is not limited to the injection motor 350, but may also be, for example, a hydraulic cylinder.

[0065] The pressure detector 360 detects the force transmitted between the injection motor 350 and the screw 330. The detected force is converted into pressure by the control device 700. The pressure detector 360 is installed in the force transmission path between the injection motor 350 and the screw 330 and detects the force acting on the pressure detector 360.

[0066] The pressure detector 360 sends a signal indicating its detection result to the control device 700. The detection result from the pressure detector 360 is used to control and monitor the pressure the screw 330 receives from the molding material, the back pressure on the screw 330, and the pressure acting from the screw 330 on the molding material.

[0067] The injection device 300 performs processes such as metering, filling, and holding pressure under the control of the control device 700. The filling and holding pressure processes may be collectively referred to as the injection process.

[0068] In the weighing process, the weighing motor 340 is driven to rotate the screw 330 at a set rotational speed, and the molding material is fed forward along the helical groove of the screw 330. As this occurs, the molding material is gradually melted. As the liquid molding material is fed forward by the screw 330 and accumulates at the front of the cylinder 310, the screw 330 is retracted. The rotational speed of the screw 330 is detected, for example, using a weighing motor encoder 341. The weighing motor encoder 341 detects the rotation of the weighing motor 340 and sends a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 700. Furthermore, the screw rotational speed detector that detects the rotational speed of the screw 330 is not limited to the weighing motor encoder 341, but a general-purpose one can be used.

[0069] In the metering process, the injection motor 350 may be driven to apply a set back pressure to the screw 330 in order to limit the rapid retraction of the screw 330. The back pressure on the screw 330 is detected, for example, using a pressure detector 360. The pressure detector 360 sends a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 700. The metering process is completed when the screw 330 has retracted to the metering completion position and a predetermined amount of molding material has accumulated in front of the screw 330.

[0070] The position and rotational speed of the screw 330 in the metering process are set together as a series of setting conditions. For example, the metering start position, rotational speed switching position, and metering completion position are set. These positions are arranged in this order from front to back and represent the start and end points of the sections in which the rotational speed is set. The rotational speed is set for each section. There may be one or more rotational speed switching positions. The rotational speed switching positions may not be set. In addition, back pressure is set for each section.

[0071] In the filling process, the injection motor 350 is driven to advance the screw 330 at a set speed, filling the cavity space 801 in the mold device 800 with the liquid molding material accumulated in front of the screw 330. The position and speed of the screw 330 are detected, for example, using an injection motor encoder 351. The injection motor encoder 351 detects the rotation of the injection motor 350 and sends a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 700. When the position of the screw 330 reaches the set position, a switchover from the filling process to the holding pressure process (so-called V / P switching) occurs. The position at which the V / P switching occurs is also called the V / P switching position. The set speed of the screw 330 may be changed depending on the position and time of the screw 330.

[0072] The position and movement speed of the screw 330 during the filling process are set together as a series of setting conditions. For example, the filling start position (also called the "injection start position"), the movement speed switching position, and the V / P switching position are set. These positions are arranged in this order from rear to front and represent the start and end points of the sections in which the movement speed is set. The movement speed is set for each section. There may be one or more movement speed switching positions. The movement speed switching positions do not need to be set.

[0073] For each section in which the movement speed of the screw 330 is set, an upper limit is set for the pressure of the screw 330. The pressure of the screw 330 is detected by the pressure detector 360. If the value detected by the pressure detector 360 is less than or equal to the set pressure, the screw 330 moves forward at the set movement speed. On the other hand, if the value detected by the pressure detector 360 exceeds the set pressure, the screw 330 moves forward at a slower movement speed than the set movement speed so that the value detected by the pressure detector 360 becomes less than or equal to the set pressure, for the purpose of protecting the mold.

[0074] Furthermore, during the filling process, after the screw 330 reaches the V / P switching position, the screw 330 may be temporarily stopped at the V / P switching position, and then the V / P switching may be performed. Immediately before the V / P switching, instead of stopping the screw 330, the screw 330 may be moved forward or backward at a slow speed. In addition, the screw position detector that detects the position of the screw 330 and the screw movement speed detector that detects the movement speed of the screw 330 are not limited to the injection motor encoder 351, but general-purpose ones can be used.

[0075] In the holding pressure process, the injection motor 350 is driven to push the screw 330 forward, maintaining the pressure of the molding material at the front end of the screw 330 (hereinafter also referred to as "holding pressure") at a set pressure, and pushing the molding material remaining in the cylinder 310 toward the mold device 800. This allows for the replenishment of molding material lost due to cooling shrinkage within the mold device 800. The holding pressure is detected, for example, using a pressure detector 360. The pressure detector 360 sends a signal indicating its detection result to the control device 700. The set value of the holding pressure may be changed according to the elapsed time from the start of the holding pressure process. Multiple holding pressures and holding times for maintaining the holding pressure in the holding pressure process may be set, and may be set together as a series of setting conditions.

[0076] During the holding pressure process, the molding material in the cavity space 801 within the mold device 800 is gradually cooled, and upon completion of the holding pressure process, the entrance to the cavity space 801 is sealed with solidified molding material. This state is called a gate seal, and prevents backflow of molding material from the cavity space 801. After the holding pressure process, the cooling process begins. During the cooling process, the molding material in the cavity space 801 is solidified. To shorten the molding cycle time, a metering process may be performed during the cooling process.

[0077] In this embodiment, the injection device 300 is an in-line screw type, but a pre-plasticization type or the like may also be used. In a pre-plasticization injection device, the molding material molten in a plasticizing cylinder is supplied to the injection cylinder, and the molding material is injected from the injection cylinder into the mold device. In the plasticizing cylinder, a screw is arranged to be rotatable but unable to move back and forth, or a screw is arranged to be rotatable and able to move back and forth. On the other hand, a plunger is arranged to be able to move back and forth in the injection cylinder.

[0078] Furthermore, although the injection device 300 in this embodiment is a horizontal type with the axial direction of the cylinder 310 being horizontal, it may also be a vertical type with the axial direction of the cylinder 310 being vertical. The clamping device combined with the vertical injection device 300 may be vertical or horizontal. Similarly, the clamping device combined with the horizontal injection device 300 may be horizontal or vertical.

[0079] <Mobile device> In describing the moving device 400, similar to the description of the injection device 300, the direction of movement of the screw 330 during filling (for example, the negative X-axis direction) is described as forward, and the direction of movement of the screw 330 during metering (for example, the positive X-axis direction) is described as backward.

[0080] The moving device 400 moves the injection device 300 forward and backward relative to the mold device 800. The moving device 400 also presses the nozzle 320 against the mold device 800, generating nozzle touch pressure. The moving device 400 includes a hydraulic pump 410, a motor 420 as a drive source, a hydraulic cylinder 430 as a hydraulic actuator, and the like.

[0081] The hydraulic pump 410 has a first port 411 and a second port 412. The hydraulic pump 410 is a bidirectional rotatable pump, and by switching the rotation direction of the motor 420, it can draw in working fluid (e.g., oil) from either the first port 411 or the second port 412 and discharge it from the other to generate hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pump 410 can also draw working fluid from a tank and discharge it from either the first port 411 or the second port 412.

[0082] Motor 420 operates the hydraulic pump 410. Motor 420 drives the hydraulic pump 410 with a rotational direction and rotational torque corresponding to the control signal from the control device 700. Motor 420 may be an electric motor or an electric servo motor.

[0083] The hydraulic cylinder 430 comprises a cylinder body 431, a piston 432, and a piston rod 433. The cylinder body 431 is fixed to the injection device 300. The piston 432 divides the inside of the cylinder body 431 into a front chamber 435 as a first chamber and a rear chamber 436 as a second chamber. The piston rod 433 is fixed to the fixed platen 110.

[0084] The front chamber 435 of the hydraulic cylinder 430 is connected to the first port 411 of the hydraulic pump 410 via a first passage 401. The hydraulic fluid discharged from the first port 411 is supplied to the front chamber 435 via the first passage 401, pushing the injection device 300 forward. As the injection device 300 moves forward, the nozzle 320 is pressed against the fixed mold 810. The front chamber 435 functions as a pressure chamber that generates nozzle touch pressure on the nozzle 320 by the pressure of the hydraulic fluid supplied from the hydraulic pump 410.

[0085] Meanwhile, the rear chamber 436 of the hydraulic cylinder 430 is connected to the second port 412 of the hydraulic pump 410 via the second passage 402. The working fluid discharged from the second port 412 is supplied to the rear chamber 436 of the hydraulic cylinder 430 via the second passage 402, pushing the injection device 300 backward. As the injection device 300 is retracted, the nozzle 320 is separated from the fixed mold 810.

[0086] In this embodiment, the moving device 400 includes a hydraulic cylinder 430, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, instead of the hydraulic cylinder 430, an electric motor and a motion conversion mechanism that converts the rotational motion of the electric motor into the linear motion of the injection device 300 may be used.

[0087] <Control device> The control device 700 is, for example, a computer and, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 701, a storage medium 702 such as memory, an input interface 703, and an output interface 704. The control device 700 performs various controls by having the CPU 701 execute a program stored in the storage medium 702. The control device 700 also receives signals from the outside through the input interface 703 and transmits signals to the outside through the output interface 704.

[0088] The control device 700 repeatedly manufactures molded products by repeatedly performing processes such as metering, mold closing, pressure increasing, mold clamping, filling, holding pressure, cooling, depressurization, mold opening, and ejection. A series of operations to obtain a molded product, such as the operations from the start of one metering process to the start of the next metering process, is also called a "shot" or "molding cycle." The time required for one shot is also called the "molding cycle time" or "cycle time."

[0089] A single molding cycle includes, for example, a weighing process, a mold closing process, a pressurizing process, a clamping process, a filling process, a holding pressure process, a cooling process, a depressurizing process, a mold opening process, and an ejection process, in this order. The order here refers to the order in which each process begins. The filling, holding pressure, and cooling processes take place during the clamping process. The start of the clamping process may coincide with the start of the filling process. The end of the depressurizing process coincides with the start of the mold opening process.

[0090] Furthermore, multiple processes may be performed simultaneously in order to shorten the molding cycle time. For example, the metering process may be performed during the cooling process of the previous molding cycle, or during the mold clamping process. In this case, the mold closing process may be performed at the beginning of the molding cycle. The filling process may also be started during the mold closing process. The ejection process may also be started during the mold opening process. If an on-off valve is provided to open and close the flow path of the nozzle 320, the mold opening process may be started during the metering process. This is because even if the mold opening process is started during the metering process, if the on-off valve closes the flow path of the nozzle 320, the molding material will not leak from the nozzle 320.

[0091] Furthermore, a single molding cycle may include steps other than the weighing process, mold closing process, pressurization process, mold clamping process, filling process, holding pressure process, cooling process, depressurization process, mold opening process, and ejection process.

[0092] For example, after the holding pressure process is completed and before the metering process begins, a pre-metering suck-back process may be performed in which the screw 330 is retracted to a preset metering start position. This reduces the pressure of the molding material accumulated in front of the screw 330 before the metering process begins and prevents the screw 330 from retracting too quickly at the start of the metering process.

[0093] Furthermore, after the metering process is completed and before the filling process begins, a post-metering suck-back process may be performed in which the screw 330 is retracted to a preset filling start position (also called the "injection start position"). This reduces the pressure of the molding material accumulated in front of the screw 330 before the filling process begins and prevents leakage of the molding material from the nozzle 320 before the filling process begins.

[0094] The control device 700 is connected to an operating device 750 that accepts user input operations and a display device 760 that displays a display screen. The operating device 750 and the display device 760 may be, for example, a touch panel and may be integrated. The touch panel, as the display device 760, displays a display screen under the control of the control device 700. The display screen of the touch panel may show information such as the settings of the injection molding machine 10 and the current status of the injection molding machine 10. The display screen of the touch panel may also show input operation parts such as buttons and input fields that accept user input operations. The touch panel, as the operating device 750, detects user input operations on the display screen and outputs a signal corresponding to the input operation to the control device 700. This allows, for example, the user to operate the input operation parts provided on the display screen while checking the information displayed on the display screen to set the injection molding machine 10 (including inputting setting values). Furthermore, by operating the input operation parts provided on the display screen, the user can make the injection molding machine 10 operate in accordance with the input operation parts. The operation of the injection molding machine 10 may include, for example, the operation (including stopping) of the clamping device 100, ejector device 200, injection device 300, and moving device 400. Alternatively, the operation of the injection molding machine 10 may include switching of display screens shown on the touch panel, which serves as the display device 760. The operating device 750 and the display device 760 are located on the operating side (negative Y-axis direction) of the clamping device 100 (more specifically, the fixed platen 110).

[0095] In this embodiment, the operating device 750 and the display device 760 have been described as being integrated as a touch panel, but they may be provided independently. Furthermore, multiple operating devices 750 may be provided. In addition, other input devices that accept input other than user input (for example, a voice input device that accepts voice input, or a gesture input device that accepts gesture input) may be provided instead of, or in addition to, the operating device 750.

[0096] [Control device details] Next, with reference to Figure 3, the details of the control device 700 will be described.

[0097] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device 700.

[0098] The control device 700 includes a usage frequency storage unit 7001, an optimized screen generation unit 7002, a screen data storage unit 7003, a screen editing unit 7004, an optimized link generation unit 7005, a link data storage unit 7006, a screen display unit 7007, and a data output unit 7008. The function of the usage frequency storage unit 7001 may be realized, for example, by a predetermined storage area defined in a storage medium 702 (e.g., an auxiliary storage device) or by a predetermined program installed on the storage medium 702 being executed on the CPU 701. The same may apply to the functions of the screen data storage unit 7003 and the link data storage unit 7006. The function of the optimized screen generation unit 7002 may be realized by executing a predetermined program installed on the storage medium 702 on the CPU 701. The same may apply to the functions of the screen editing unit 7004, the optimized link generation unit 7005, the screen display unit 7007, and the data output unit 7008.

[0099] The usage frequency storage unit 7001 stores data (hereinafter referred to as "usage frequency data") relating to the frequency of use by users for each predetermined display unit that can be displayed on the display device 760. The usage frequency storage unit 7001 also updates the usage frequency data in response to changes in the display content of the display device 760 (for example, switching of various screens or screen elements displayed on the display device 760) (for example, by adding new record data as described below). A predetermined display unit may be, for example, a display screen that displays a single component representing a single piece of information (hereinafter referred to as "screen element") on the display device 760, or a display screen that displays multiple screen elements representing different pieces of information as a whole. Alternatively, a predetermined display unit may be, for example, a screen element included in a display screen. The usage frequency data may be, for example, a collection of record data generated each time a display unit is used (displayed), and the usage frequency storage unit 7001 may have a usage frequency database constructed from the collection of accumulated record data.

[0100] The frequency of use may be, for example, the number of times the display device 760 is displayed. The number of displays may be, for example, the number of times the display device 760 is continuously displayed for a certain period of time or longer. This is because, for example, a user may accidentally display a display screen different from the desired display screen and immediately switch to another display screen, or the user may switch between multiple display screens to display the desired screen. Furthermore, if the frequency of use is, for example, a display unit (e.g., a settings screen) used by the user to make some kind of setting using the operating device 750, the frequency of use may be the number of times a predetermined setting is made through the display unit (number of settings). The number of settings may be, for example, the number of times a series of settings are made through the predetermined display unit. A series of settings refers to settings made by continuous (sequential) operations on the predetermined display unit through the operating device 750. For example, if a setting operation is made on the predetermined display unit through the operating device 750, and then another setting operation is made on the predetermined display unit after a relatively short time interval (e.g., a few seconds to less than tens of seconds), these may be judged as operations for an integrated series of settings. In this case, the number of setting operations associated with these operations may be counted as one. On the other hand, if a setting operation for a predetermined display unit is performed through the operating device 750, and then another setting operation for the predetermined display unit is performed after a relatively long interval, it may be judged as an operation related to a separate setting. In this case, the number of setting operations associated with these operations may be counted as two.

[0101] Furthermore, the usage frequency storage unit 7001 may store usage frequency data (record data) in a manner that allows for the extraction of usage frequency data satisfying predetermined conditions from all usage frequency data. For example, usage frequency data (record data) representing the use of a single display unit includes identification information of the display unit that was used (displayed). This allows the control device 700 to determine which display unit was used based on the predefined identification information for each display unit. In addition to the identification information of the display unit used, the usage frequency data may also include identification information of the user at the time of use. User identification information is, for example, a user ID (Identifier) ​​that is uniquely defined for each of the multiple users that are registered in advance. This allows the control device 700 to determine which of the multiple users that are registered in advance was using the injection molding machine 10 (display device 760). Therefore, the control device 700 can extract usage frequency data from all usage frequency data when a specific user was using the injection molding machine 10 and determine the usage frequency of each predetermined display unit by that specific user. Furthermore, the usage frequency data may include not only identification information of the display unit being used, but also information indicating whether or not an abnormality occurred in the injection molding machine 10, and, if an abnormality occurred, identification information of the abnormality in progress. This allows the control device 700 to determine whether or not an abnormality occurred, and to determine which of several possible abnormalities occurred. Therefore, the control device 700 can extract usage frequency data at the time of the abnormality and determine the usage frequency of each predetermined display unit at the time of the abnormality, or determine the usage frequency of each predetermined display unit at the time of a specific abnormality. In addition, the usage frequency data may include information indicating the state of the injection molding machine 10 when the target display unit was being displayed. The state of the injection molding machine 10 may include, for example, states such as setting up, adjusting conditions, or mass production molding.

[0102] The optimization screen generation unit 7002 generates an optimal display screen (hereinafter referred to as the "optimized screen") that conforms to predetermined conditions. The optimization screen generation unit 7002 may, for example, generate an optimized screen tailored to each of several users who are registered in advance. The optimization screen generation unit 7002 may also generate an optimized screen tailored to the status of the injection molding machine 10 (for example, whether or not there is a malfunction). Details of the optimized screen will be described later.

[0103] The screen data storage unit 7003 stores data relating to display screens that can be displayed on the display device 760 (hereinafter referred to as "screen data"). The screen data includes, for example, image data of each of the multiple screen elements that can be displayed on the display device 760, and data relating to the arrangement of screen elements in each of the multiple display screens that can be displayed on the display device 760. The multiple display screens that can be displayed on the display device 760 include, for example, one or more display screens (hereinafter referred to as "standard screens") that are prepared in advance when the injection molding machine 10 is shipped from the factory (initial state). In addition, the multiple display screens that can be displayed on the display device 760 include, for example, optimized screens generated by the optimized screen generation unit 7002. In other words, the screen data of the optimized screens generated by the optimized screen generation unit 7002 is stored (registered) in the screen data storage unit 7003.

[0104] The screen editing unit 7004 edits the content of a display screen that can be displayed on the display device 760 in response to a predetermined input operation by the user through the operating device 750. Hereinafter, the display screen generated by editing by the screen editing unit 7004 may be referred to as an edited screen. This allows the screen editing unit 7004 to generate an edited screen that collects multiple screen elements that can be displayed separately. This allows the user to create an edited screen that customizes the content of a display screen that can be displayed on the display device 760 according to their own wishes, via the operating device 750. For example, the screen editing unit 7004 may be configured to generate a new display screen in response to a predetermined input operation received by the operating device 750, and to allow editing of the content and arrangement of screen elements included in the new display screen. The screen editing unit 7004 may also be configured to allow editing of the content of screen elements included in an existing display screen, or to change the arrangement of screen elements. Existing display screens include, for example, a standard screen. Existing display screens also include, for example, already generated optimized screens and edited screens.

[0105] The optimization link generation unit 7005 generates shortcut links (hereinafter referred to as "optimization links") for displaying the optimal display screen according to predetermined conditions. The optimization link generation unit 7005 may, for example, generate optimization links tailored to each of multiple users who are registered in advance. The optimization link generation unit 7005 may also, for example, generate optimization links tailored to the status of the injection molding machine 10 (e.g., whether or not there is a malfunction). Details of the optimization links will be described later.

[0106] The link data storage unit 7006 stores (registers) data related to the optimized link generated by the optimized link generation unit 7005.

[0107] The screen display unit 7007 controls the display content of the display device 760. For example, the screen display unit 7007 displays a display screen on the display device 760. Specifically, the screen display unit 7007 may display display screens such as a standard screen, an optimized screen, or an editing screen on the display device 760. For example, the screen display unit 7007 may display the content of the display screen in a size that fits within the display area of ​​the display device 760. Alternatively, for example, the screen display unit 7007 may display the content of the display screen in a size that extends beyond the display area of ​​the display device 760. In this case, the screen display unit 7007 may continuously or stepwise scroll the content of the standard screen displayed on the display device 760 in response to a predetermined input operation from the user via the operating device 750. This allows the user to view all the content of a display screen larger than the display area of ​​the display device 760. Furthermore, the screen display unit 7007 may display on the display device 760 an operation target (e.g., an icon, etc.) that represents a shortcut link (e.g., an optimization link) for displaying a predetermined display screen. The usage frequency storage unit 7001 can update the usage frequency data (e.g., add record data) based on the control state of the display device 760 by the screen display unit 7007.

[0108] The data output unit 7008 outputs (transmits) predetermined data to the outside of the injection molding machine 10. The data output unit 7008 may, for example, transmit screen data related to the optimized screen generated by the optimized screen generation unit 7002 to the output destination device 6. The data output unit 7008 may also transmit data related to the optimized link generated by the optimized link generation unit 7005 to the output destination device 6.

[0109] The output device 6 is connected to the injection molding machine 10 (control device 700) via a predetermined communication line. The predetermined communication line may include, for example, a local area network (LAN) within the factory where the injection molding machine 10 is installed. The local network may consist of wired lines, wireless lines, or a combination of both. The predetermined communication line may also include, for example, a wide area network (WAN) outside the factory. The wide area network may include, for example, a mobile communication network with base stations as its endpoints, a satellite communication network using communication satellites, or the Internet. The predetermined communication line may also include, for example, a short-range wireless communication line such as WiFi or Bluetooth®. The output device 6 is, for example, a management device that manages the operating status of the injection molding machine 10. The management device is, for example, a cloud server (center server) located in a management center relatively far away from the factory where the injection molding machine 10 is installed. Furthermore, the management device is, for example, an edge server located within the factory where the injection molding machine 10 is installed, or in a location relatively close to the factory (for example, a base station or office of a telecommunications carrier near the factory). Alternatively, the management device may be, for example, a terminal device installed within the factory where the injection molding machine 10 is installed. The terminal device may be, for example, a stationary terminal device such as a desktop computer terminal, or a portable terminal such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or laptop computer terminal.

[0110] [Details of the standard screen] Next, with reference to Figures 4 and 5, specific examples of standard screens displayed on the display device 760 will be described.

[0111] <Ejection Settings Screen> Figure 4 shows an example of a standard screen displayed on the display device 760. Specifically, Figure 4 shows a standard screen (hereinafter referred to as the "injection setting screen") 40 for setting the injection process of the injection molding machine 10. The injection setting screen 40 is displayed on the display device 760 under the control of the screen display unit 7007.

[0112] As shown in Figure 4, the injection setting screen 40 includes screen areas 41 to 45 that are divided in the vertical direction.

[0113] The screen area 41 is located at the lower end of the display screen (ejection setting screen 40). The screen area 41 has multiple tabs (nine in this example) on both the left and right sides for selecting the display screen to be shown on the display device 760. In this example, each tab is used to allow the user to select a standard screen to be displayed on the display device 760 from among multiple (nine) standard screens.

[0114] For example, the leftmost tab ("Setup") in screen area 41 corresponds to the standard screen for setting up the injection molding machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as the "Setup Settings Screen"). Also, for example, the second tab from the left in screen area 41 ("Mold Opening / Closing") corresponds to the standard screen for setting up the mold opening / closing process of the injection molding machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as the "Mold Opening / Closing Settings Screen"). Also, for example, the third tab from the left in screen area 41 ("Temperature") corresponds to the standard screen for setting the temperature of the injection device 300 (cylinder 310) of the injection molding machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as the "Temperature Settings Screen"). Also, for example, the fourth tab from the left in screen area 41 ("Injection") corresponds to the injection settings screen 40, and in this example, this tab is selected. As a result, the injection settings screen 40 is displayed on the display device 760. For example, the fifth tab from the left in screen area 41 ("Monitor") corresponds to a standard screen (hereinafter referred to as the "Monitor screen") that allows the user to monitor various performance data (i.e., detection data from various sensors) related to the operating status of the injection molding machine 10. For example, the sixth tab from the left in screen area 41 ("Status") corresponds to the status monitoring screen 50, which will be described later. For example, the seventh tab from the left in screen area 41 ("Equipment") corresponds to a standard screen for the user to configure system settings such as the screen language and display color. For example, the eighth tab from the left in screen area 41 ("Maintenance") corresponds to a standard screen (hereinafter referred to as the "Maintenance Information screen") that displays information related to the maintenance of the injection molding machine 10, for example, for the user to input the date of periodic inspections. For example, the ninth tab from the left (rightmost) in screen area 41 ("Service") corresponds to a standard screen for parameter adjustments, which can only be used by users such as service technicians with specific privileges (service privileges).

[0115] In this way, the user can use the operating device 750 to select a desired tab provided at the lower end of the display screen (screen area 41 in this example) and display a desired display screen (e.g., a standard screen) on the display device 760. Therefore, the user can display, for example, a standard screen other than the injection setting screen 40 or the status monitoring screen 50 described later (e.g., a setup setting screen, a mold opening / closing setting screen, a temperature setting screen, a monitor screen, a maintenance information screen, etc.).

[0116] The screen area 42 is positioned slightly above the vertical center of the display screen (injection setting screen 40). Screen elements representing predetermined information are displayed in the screen area 42. For example, the screen area 42 displays screen elements including injection-related information such as screw position and filling pressure, mold clamping-related information such as clamping force, and overall process-related information such as cycle time.

[0117] Screen area 43 is positioned adjacent to and below screen area 42 of the display screen (injection setting screen 40). Screen area 43 displays screen elements for configuring settings related to the injection process.

[0118] Screen area 44 is positioned adjacent to screen area 42. Screen area 44 has multiple tabs (four in this example) for selecting screen elements to be displayed in screen area 42 (tabs displaying text information for "Actual," "Process," "Actual," and "Power" respectively), which are provided on both the left and right sides. This allows the user to switch between the four predefined screen elements to be displayed in screen area 42. In this example, the leftmost tab of the four tabs ("Actual") is selected, and screen elements representing the actual values ​​(detected values) of various parameters are displayed in screen area 42. Also, when the second tab from the right of the four tabs ("Process") is selected, the current process and the actual values ​​corresponding to the process are displayed.

[0119] Screen area 45 is positioned adjacent to and below screen area 43. Screen area 45 has multiple tabs (three in this example) for selecting the screen elements displayed in screen area 43 (tabs displaying text information for "Injection / Metering", "Details", and "OPT" respectively), which are provided on both the left and right sides. This allows the user to switch between the three predefined screen elements to be displayed in screen area 43. In this example, the leftmost tab of the three tabs ("Injection / Metering") is selected, and screen area 43 displays screen elements representing the settings for a standard injection process.

[0120] <Status monitoring screen> Figure 5 shows another example of a standard screen displayed on the display device 760. Specifically, Figure 5 shows a standard screen (hereinafter referred to as the "status monitoring screen") 50 related to monitoring the status of the injection molding machine 10. The status monitoring screen 50 is displayed on the display device 760 under the control of the screen display unit 7007.

[0121] As shown in Figure 5, the status monitoring screen 50 includes screen areas 51 to 55 that are divided vertically.

[0122] The screen area 51 is located at the bottom of the display screen (status monitoring screen 50). The screen area 51 has multiple tabs (nine in this example) extending from left to right for selecting the display screen to be shown on the display device 760. In this example, as with the screen area 41 of the injection setting screen 40 shown in Figure 4, each tab is used to allow the user to select a standard screen to be displayed on the display device 760 from among multiple (nine) standard screens. Of the multiple tabs, the sixth tab from the left ("Status") corresponds to the status monitoring screen 50 as described above, and when this tab is selected, the status monitoring screen 50 is displayed on the display device 760.

[0123] The screen area 52 is positioned slightly above the vertical center of the display screen (status monitoring screen 50).

[0124] The screen area 53 is positioned adjacent to and below the screen area 52 of the display screen (status monitoring screen 50).

[0125] Screen area 54 is positioned adjacent to screen area 52. Screen area 54 has multiple tabs (four in this example) for selecting screen elements to be displayed in screen area 52 (tabs displaying text information for "Anomaly," "Setting History," "Cycle Analysis," and "I / O Check" respectively), which are provided on both the left and right sides. This allows the user to switch between the four predetermined screen elements to be displayed in screen area 52. In this example, the leftmost tab of the four tabs ("Anomaly") is selected, and screen area 52 displays screen elements representing the actual values ​​and presence or absence of anomalies for various parameters for each part of the injection molding machine 10 (clamping device 100, ejector device 200, injection device 300, etc.).

[0126] Screen area 55 is positioned adjacent to and below screen area 53. Screen area 55 has multiple tabs (two in this example) for selecting the screen elements displayed in screen area 53 (tabs displaying text information for "Abnormal History" and "Abnormal Action Selection" respectively), which are provided on both the left and right sides. This allows the user to switch between the two predefined screen elements to be displayed in screen area 53. In this example, the leftmost tab ("Abnormal History") of the two tabs is selected, and screen area 53 displays screen elements representing the history information of the abnormality that occurred. Specifically, screen area 53 displays the content of the abnormality (in this example, login at a predetermined permission level), the date and time the abnormality occurred, the date and time the abnormality was resolved, and the number of shots taken when the abnormality occurred. In this example, the date and time the abnormality was resolved is not displayed in the top abnormality history, indicating that the abnormality has not yet been resolved (login continues). Furthermore, when the rightmost of the two tabs ("Select Abnormal Action") is selected, screen elements are displayed for the user to set and input the type of abnormality and the action to be performed by the injection molding machine 10 when that abnormality occurs.

[0127] [Details of the optimization screen] Next, with reference to Figures 6 and 7, the details of the optimization screen displayed on the display device 760 will be explained.

[0128] <Example of an optimization screen> In this example, the optimized screen generation unit 7002 generates optimized screens tailored to each of the multiple users who are registered in advance.

[0129] The optimized screen generation unit 7002 may, for example, generate optimized screens for each of multiple users, tailored to the usage (frequency of use) of the user's standard screen and the screen elements included in that standard screen. Specifically, the optimized screen generation unit 7002 may generate an optimized screen that includes multiple screen elements that are used relatively frequently by the target user among the screen elements that can be displayed on multiple standard screens. The screen display unit 7007 may then display the optimized screen corresponding to the user currently using the system on the display device 760. For example, the injection molding machine 10 may, at startup (for example, when the power is turned on), request the user to enter a user ID and a corresponding legitimate password through a login screen displayed on the display device 760, and if authentication is successful, allow the user to perform operations such as setting up the injection molding machine 10. In this case, the screen display unit 7007 can identify the user currently using the system based on the authenticated user ID. Furthermore, the screen display unit 7007 may identify the user currently using the display device 760 of the injection molding machine 10 by using facial recognition or iris recognition based on image data from a camera that is installed to capture images of the user.

[0130] For example, Figure 6 shows an example of an optimization screen displayed on the display device 760. Specifically, Figure 6 shows an optimization screen 60 that is generated to suit a user who relatively frequently sets the molding conditions of the injection molding machine 10 and is displayed on the display device 760.

[0131] As shown in Figure 6, the optimized screen 60 includes screen areas 61 to 65 that are divided in the vertical direction.

[0132] The screen area 61 is located at the bottom of the display screen (optimization screen 60). Similar to the screen area 41 of the injection setting screen 40 and the screen area 51 of the status monitoring screen 50 described above, the screen area 61 has multiple tabs (10 in this example) extending from left to right for selecting the display screen to be shown on the display device 760. In this example, unlike the screen area 41 of the injection setting screen 40 and the screen area 51 of the status monitoring screen 50 described above, a tab for displaying the optimization screen ("Optimization") is added to the left end of the nine tabs for displaying each of the nine standard screens on the display device 760. For example, the function to display the optimization screen on the display device 760 may be enabled or disabled in response to a predetermined operation via the operating device 750. Figures 4 and 5 may correspond to the disabled state, and Figure 6 may correspond to the enabled state. This allows the user to select the leftmost tab via the operating device 750 and display the optimization screen 60 on the display device 760.

[0133] Screen area 62 is located at the top of the optimization screen 60. Screen area 62 displays screen elements representing the actual values ​​(detected values) of various parameters of the injection molding machine 10. These screen elements correspond to some of the screen elements displayed in screen area 42 of the injection setting screen 40, which corresponds to the fifth tab from the left end of screen area 61 ("Injection") (see Figure 4). Specifically, screen area 62 displays actual values ​​of various parameters related to the overall process, such as cycle time, mold opening / closing time, filling time, and metering time, as well as mold opening / closing, injection, and metering. Screen area 62 may also display content equivalent to all of the screen elements displayed in screen area 42 of the injection setting screen 40. This is because users who set molding conditions relatively frequently are more likely to check the actual values ​​of various parameters when setting molding conditions, and therefore are more likely to use the screen elements displayed in screen area 44 of the injection setting screen 40 relatively frequently.

[0134] Screen area 63 is located adjacent to and below screen area 62 of the optimization screen 60. Screen area 63 displays screen elements for setting the temperature of the injection device 300 (cylinder 310) of the injection molding machine 10. These screen elements correspond to a portion of the screen elements that can be displayed on the temperature setting screen, which corresponds to the fourth tab ("Temperature") from the left end of screen area 61. Screen area 63 may also display content corresponding to all of the screen elements that can be displayed on the temperature setting screen. This is because users who set molding conditions relatively frequently are likely to set the temperature relatively frequently.

[0135] Screen area 64 is provided adjacent to and below screen area 63 of the optimization screen 60. Screen area 64 displays screen elements for setting the injection process. These screen elements correspond to some of the screen elements that can be displayed in screen area 43 of the injection setting screen 40 (see Figure 4). Alternatively, screen area 64 may display content corresponding to all of the screen elements that can be displayed in screen area 43 of the injection setting screen 40. This is because users who set molding conditions relatively frequently are likely to set injection process settings relatively frequently as well.

[0136] Screen area 65 is located below screen area 64 of the optimization screen 60 and adjacent to screen area 61. Screen area 65 displays screen elements for setting the mold opening and closing process of the injection molding machine 10. These screen elements correspond to a portion of the screen elements that can be displayed on the mold opening and closing setting screen, which corresponds to the third tab from the left edge of screen area 61 ("Mold Opening and Closing"). Screen area 65 may also display content equivalent to all of the screen elements that can be displayed on the mold opening and closing setting screen. This is because users who set molding conditions relatively frequently are likely to set mold opening and closing settings relatively frequently.

[0137] Furthermore, while the optimized screen 60 contains four screen elements, it may also contain three or fewer, or five or more.

[0138] In this example, the optimization screen generation unit 7002 compares the usage frequency of each screen element that can be displayed on the display device 760 by a specific user who sets molding conditions relatively frequently, and generates an optimized screen 60 that includes the four most frequently used screen elements. Then, when this specific user is using the display device 760, the screen display unit 7007 displays the optimized screen 60 that was generated for this user when the tab ("Optimization") at the left end of the screen area 61 is selected. As a result, the specific user who sets molding conditions relatively frequently does not need to switch between multiple standard screens to set the molding conditions. Therefore, the convenience for this user can be improved.

[0139] Furthermore, for example, a user who checks molded products during mass production may use screen elements that allow the user to monitor various performance data related to the operating status of the injection molding machine 10, i.e., screen elements that can be displayed on the monitor screen, relatively frequently. Therefore, the optimized screen generation unit 7002 may generate an optimized screen that includes some or all of the screen elements that can be displayed on the monitor screen that are used relatively frequently by a specific user who checks molded products. Then, when this specific user is using the display device 760, the screen display unit 7007 may display the optimized screen generated for this user when the tab ("Optimization") at the bottom left of the display screen is selected. This eliminates the need for a specific user who checks molded products during mass production to check desired information, including various performance data related to the operating status, by switching between multiple standard screens. Therefore, the convenience of this user can be improved.

[0140] Furthermore, for example, a user performing maintenance on the injection molding machine 10 may use screen elements that represent information related to the maintenance of the injection molding machine 10, i.e., screen elements that can be displayed on the maintenance information screen, relatively frequently. Also, a user performing maintenance on the injection molding machine 10 may use screen elements that represent information related to the occurrence of abnormalities in the injection molding machine 10, i.e., screen elements that can be displayed on the status monitoring screen 50, relatively frequently. Therefore, the optimized screen generation unit 7002 may generate an optimized screen that includes some or all of the screen elements of the maintenance information screen and the screen elements that can be displayed on the status monitoring screen 50 that are used relatively frequently by a specific user performing maintenance on the injection molding machine 10. Then, when this specific user is using the display device 760, the screen display unit 7007 may display the optimized screen generated to suit this user when the tab ("Optimization") at the bottom left of the display screen is selected. As a result, a user performing maintenance on the injection molding machine 10 does not need to switch between multiple standard screens to check the information necessary for maintenance. Therefore, this can improve user convenience.

[0141] Furthermore, the optimized screen may be updated with some or all of its elements to reflect changes in each user's usage frequency. For example, a user's work content may change.

[0142] Furthermore, the optimization screen may be prepared in advance for each of several predetermined user categories, regardless of actual usage frequency. For example, it is possible to infer screen elements that are used relatively frequently from the characteristics of the work of users corresponding to each of the multiple user categories. The multiple user categories may include, for example, a user category corresponding to a user who sets the molding conditions of the injection molding machine 10, a user category corresponding to a user who checks molded products during mass production, and a user category corresponding to a user who performs maintenance on the injection molding machine 10. This makes it possible to prepare the same optimization screen as described above in advance for each user category.

[0143] Furthermore, screen data related to the optimized screen generated for each user may be output (transmitted) to the output destination device 6 by the data output unit 7008. This allows, for example, the optimized screen generated by one injection molding machine 10 to be shared with other injection molding machines 10 via the output destination device 6. Therefore, if the same user is using the display device 760 of another injection molding machine 10, the optimized screen generated by one injection molding machine 10 can be displayed. Thus, user convenience can be further improved.

[0144] Furthermore, there may be multiple optimized screens, each generated for each user or prepared for each user category. For example, a first optimized screen consisting of the most frequently used screen elements (groups) and a second optimized screen consisting of the next most frequently used screen elements (groups) may be generated or prepared. In this case, the screen display unit 7007 may selectively display one of the multiple optimized screens in response to a predetermined input operation from the user via the operating device 750. This allows the user to select which optimized screen to display on the display device 760 from among the multiple optimized screens using the operating device 750. The same may apply to other examples described later.

[0145] <Other examples of optimization screens> In this example, the optimization screen generation unit 7002 generates an optimization screen that matches various states of the injection molding machine 10.

[0146] The optimization screen generation unit 7002 may generate an optimization screen that corresponds to one of several predetermined states, such as when an abnormality occurs in the injection molding machine 10 or when a molding defect occurs. Specifically, the optimization screen generation unit 7002 may generate an optimization screen that includes multiple screen elements that are used relatively frequently in the target state among the screen elements that can be displayed on multiple standard screens. The screen display unit 7007 may then display the optimization screen corresponding to the current state of the injection molding machine 10 on the display device 760. For example, if an abnormality occurs in the injection molding machine 10, the screen display unit 7007 will display an optimization screen corresponding to the abnormal state on the display device 760. Also, for example, if a molding defect occurs in the injection molding machine 10, the screen display unit 7007 will display an optimization screen corresponding to the state of the molding defect on the display device 760.

[0147] For example, Figure 7 shows another example of an optimization screen displayed on the display device 760. Specifically, Figure 7 shows an optimization screen 70 displayed on the display device 760 when an abnormality occurs in the injection molding machine 10.

[0148] As shown in Figure 7, the optimized screen 70 includes screen areas 71 to 74 that are divided in the vertical direction.

[0149] The screen area 71 is located at the bottom of the display screen (optimized screen 70). Similar to the optimized screen 60 described above, the screen area 71 has multiple tabs (10 in this example) for selecting the display screen to be shown on the display device 760, arranged from left to right. Specifically, a tab for displaying the optimized screen ("Optimized") is added to the left end of the nine tabs for displaying each of the nine standard screens on the display device 760. In other words, Figure 7 corresponds to the state where the function to display the optimized screen on the display device 760 is enabled. As a result, the user can select the leftmost tab via the operating device 750, similar to the optimized screen 60 described above, and display the optimized screen 70 on the display device 760.

[0150] The screen area 72 is located at the top of the optimization screen 70. The screen area 72 displays screen elements representing the actual values ​​(detected values) of various parameters of the injection molding machine 10. These screen elements correspond to a portion of the screen elements that can be displayed in the screen area 42 of the injection setting screen 40, which corresponds to the fifth tab from the left end of the screen area 71 ("Injection") (see Figure 4). Specifically, the screen area 72 displays various parameters, including parameters related to injection such as screw position and filling pressure, parameters related to mold clamping such as clamping force, and parameters related to the overall process such as cycle time. The screen area 72 may also display content corresponding to all the screen elements that can be displayed in the screen area 42 of the injection setting screen 40. This is because if an abnormality occurs, the user is likely to check the status of various parameters.

[0151] Screen area 73 is located adjacent to and below screen area 72 of the optimization screen 70. Screen area 73 displays screen elements for configuring settings related to the injection process. These screen elements correspond to a portion of the screen elements that can be displayed in screen area 43 of the injection settings screen 40, which corresponds to the fifth tab from the left edge of screen area 71 ("Injection"). Alternatively, screen area 73 may display content equivalent to all of the screen elements that can be displayed in screen area 43 of the injection settings screen 40. This is because, in the event of an anomaly, the user is likely to check the settings related to the part where the anomaly occurred.

[0152] Screen area 74 is located adjacent to and below screen area 73 of the optimization screen 70. Screen area 74 displays screen elements indicating the presence or absence of abnormalities in multiple parts of the injection molding machine 10. These screen elements correspond to all of the screen elements that can be displayed in screen area 52 of the status monitoring screen 50, which corresponds to the seventh tab from the left edge of screen area 71 ("Status") (see Figure 5). Screen area 74 may also display content corresponding to some of the screen elements that can be displayed in screen area 52 of the status monitoring screen 50. This is because, if an abnormality occurs, the user is likely to check which part is affected.

[0153] Furthermore, while the optimized screen 70 contains three screen elements, it may also contain two or fewer, or four or more.

[0154] In this example, the optimized screen generation unit 7002 compares the usage frequency of each screen element that can be displayed on the display device 760 when an anomaly occurs, and generates an optimized screen 70 that includes the three screen elements with the highest usage frequency. Then, when an anomaly occurs, the screen display unit 7007 displays the optimized screen 70, which was generated to match the anomaly, on the display device 760 when the tab ("Optimized") at the left end of the screen area 71 is selected. This eliminates the need for the user to switch between multiple standard screens to check information about the anomaly that is occurring. Therefore, user convenience can be improved.

[0155] Similarly, the optimization screen generation unit 7002 may compare the usage frequency of each screen element that can be displayed on the display device 760 when a molding defect occurs, and generate an optimization screen that includes a predetermined number of screen elements that are used most frequently (for example, three, as in the case of Figure 7). Then, when a molding defect occurs, the screen display unit 7007 may display the optimization screen generated in accordance with the occurrence of the molding defect on the display device 760 when the tab ("Optimization") at the left end of the screen area at the lower end of the display screen is selected. This eliminates the need for the user to switch between multiple standard screens to check information about the molding defect that has occurred. Therefore, user convenience can be improved.

[0156] Furthermore, the optimization screen generation unit 7002 may generate an optimized screen tailored to each type of abnormality, based on a predetermined set of abnormalities. In this case, the optimization screen generation unit 7002 may compare the usage frequency of each screen element that can be displayed on the display device 760 when the target abnormality occurs, based on a predetermined set of abnormalities, and generate an optimized screen that includes a predetermined number (for example, three) of screen elements that are used most frequently. Then, when one of the multiple types of abnormalities occurs, the screen display unit 7007 may display the optimized screen generated to match the type of abnormality that occurred on the display device 760. This allows the user to quickly check information tailored to the type of abnormality that occurred. Therefore, user convenience can be further improved.

[0157] Similarly, the optimization screen generation unit 7002 may generate an optimized screen tailored to each predetermined type of molding defect. Then, when one of several types of molding defects occurs, the screen display unit 7007 may display the optimized screen generated to match the type of molding defect on the display device 760. This allows the user to quickly confirm information tailored to the type of molding defect that occurred, thereby further improving user convenience.

[0158] Furthermore, the optimized screen may be updated with some or all of its elements in accordance with changes in the frequency of use of each screen element when an anomaly or molding defect occurs. For example, the items that users check when an anomaly or molding defect occurs may vary.

[0159] Furthermore, the optimization screen may be prepared in advance for each predetermined category of the injection molding machine 10's state (hereinafter referred to as "state category"), regardless of actual usage frequency, such as the occurrence of abnormalities or molding defects. If multiple types of abnormalities are predetermined as targets, the state category will include a category corresponding to each type of abnormality. Similarly, if multiple types of molding defects are predetermined as targets, the state category will include a category corresponding to each type of molding defect. This is because, for example, it is possible to infer screen elements that users are likely to check based on the characteristics of the abnormalities or molding defects in question, i.e., screen elements that are used relatively frequently. In addition, the state category may include categories for states such as during setup of the injection molding machine 10, during molding condition adjustment, and during mass production molding. This allows for the preparation of optimization screens similar to those described above, tailored to the state of the injection molding machine 10 corresponding to each state category.

[0160] Furthermore, screen data relating to the optimization screen generated according to the status of the injection molding machine 10 may be output (transmitted) to the output destination device 6 by the data output unit 7008. This allows, for example, the optimization screen generated by one injection molding machine 10 to be shared with other injection molding machines 10 via the output destination device 6. Therefore, if a condition (e.g., an abnormality) corresponding to the optimization screen shared by other injection molding machines 10 occurs, the optimization screen generated by one injection molding machine 10 can be displayed. Thus, user convenience can be further improved.

[0161] [Details of the optimization link] Next, we will explain the details of the optimization link displayed on the display device 760.

[0162] <Example of an optimized link> In this example, the optimization link generation unit 7005 generates optimized links tailored to each of the multiple users who are registered in advance, similar to the optimization screen described above.

[0163] The optimization link generation unit 7005 may, for example, generate optimization links that represent shortcut links to standard screens containing screen elements that each user uses relatively frequently. The screen display unit 7007 may then display an actionable object (e.g., a pop-up icon) representing the optimization link corresponding to the user currently using the system on the display device 760. For example, the screen display unit 7007 may display an actionable object, such as a pop-up icon representing the optimization link, at the lower end of the display area of ​​the display device 760. The same applies to other examples described later. This allows users to easily access standard screens containing screen elements they use frequently simply by operating the actionable object representing the optimization link through the operating device 750. This improves user convenience. The number of actionable objects, such as pop-up icons representing optimization links, displayed on the display device 760 may be one or multiple. The same applies to other examples described later. Furthermore, the actionable object representing the optimization link may be displayed on the display device 760 simultaneously with the display screen, or it may be displayed on the display device 760 when the display screen is not displayed. The same applies to other examples described later.

[0164] Furthermore, the optimization links, as with the optimization screen mentioned above, may be updated to reflect changes in each user's usage frequency. For example, a user's work content may change.

[0165] Furthermore, optimization links, similar to the optimization screen described above, may be prepared in advance for each of several predetermined user categories, regardless of actual usage frequency. This allows for the preparation of optimization links tailored to users in each user category.

[0166] Furthermore, data related to the optimized links generated for each user may be output (transmitted) to the destination device 6 by the data output unit 7008. This allows, for example, an optimized link generated by one injection molding machine 10 to be shared with other injection molding machines 10 via the destination device 6. Therefore, if the same user is using the display device 760 of another injection molding machine 10, the operation target corresponding to the optimized link generated by one injection molding machine 10 can be displayed. Thus, user convenience can be further improved.

[0167] <Other examples of optimized links> In this example, the optimization link generation unit 7005 generates optimization links tailored to various states of the injection molding machine 10, similar to the optimization screen shown above.

[0168] The optimization link generation unit 7005 may generate optimization links corresponding to a plurality of predetermined states, such as when an abnormality occurs in the injection molding machine 10 or when a molding defect occurs. Specifically, the optimization link generation unit 7005 may generate optimization links for standard screens that include screen elements that are used relatively frequently in the target state among the screen elements that can be displayed on a plurality of standard screens. The screen display unit 7007 may then display the optimization link corresponding to the current state of the injection molding machine 10 on the display device 760. For example, if an abnormality occurs in the injection molding machine 10, the screen display unit 7007 will display the optimization link corresponding to the abnormal state on the display device 760. Also, for example, if a molding defect occurs in the injection molding machine 10, the screen display unit 7007 will display the optimization link corresponding to the state of the molding defect on the display device 760. This allows the user to easily access a standard screen containing frequently used screen elements in the current state of the injection molding machine 10 (for example, when an abnormality occurs or when a molding defect occurs) simply by operating the target representing the optimization link through the operating device 750. Therefore, user convenience can be improved.

[0169] Furthermore, the optimization link generation unit 7005 may generate an optimization link tailored to each predetermined type of anomaly, similar to the optimization screen described above. The screen display unit 7007 may then display an operation target representing the optimization link generated to match the type of anomaly that occurred when one of several types of anomalies occurs. This allows the user to quickly confirm information tailored to the type of anomaly that occurred, thereby further improving user convenience.

[0170] Similarly, the optimization link generation unit 7005 may generate an optimization link tailored to each of the predetermined types of molding defects. Furthermore, when one of several types of molding defects occurs, the screen display unit 7007 may display on the display device 760 an operation target representing the optimization link generated to match the type of molding defect that occurred. This allows the user to quickly confirm information tailored to the type of molding defect that occurred, thereby further improving user convenience.

[0171] Furthermore, the optimization links, as with the optimization screen described above, may be updated to reflect changes in the frequency of use of each screen element when an anomaly or molding defect occurs. This is because, for example, the items checked when an anomaly or molding defect occurs may vary depending on the user.

[0172] Furthermore, optimization links may be prepared in advance for each predetermined category of the injection molding machine 10's state (hereinafter referred to as "state category"), regardless of actual usage frequency, such as the occurrence of abnormalities or molding defects. This is because, for example, it is possible to predict which screen elements are likely to be checked by the user based on the characteristics of the abnormalities or molding defects in question, i.e., which are used relatively frequently. This allows for the preparation of optimization links in advance to match the state of the injection molding machine 10 corresponding to each state category.

[0173] Furthermore, data related to the optimization link generated according to the status of the injection molding machine 10 may be output (transmitted) to the output destination device 6 by the data output unit 7008. This allows, for example, the optimization link generated by one injection molding machine 10 to be shared with other injection molding machines 10 via the output destination device 6. Therefore, if a condition corresponding to the shared optimization screen (for example, an abnormality) occurs in another injection molding machine 10, the optimization screen generated by one injection molding machine 10 can be displayed. Thus, user convenience can be further improved.

[0174] [Effect] Next, the operation of the injection molding machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0175] In this embodiment, the display device 760 displays a display screen (for example, an optimization screen or an editing screen) which is a collection of multiple screen elements that can be displayed separately.

[0176] This allows the injection molding machine 10 to display a screen on the display device 760 that is tailored to the user's usage of the display screen, the status of the injection molding machine 10, and the user's preferences. Therefore, the injection molding machine 10 can improve the convenience of users who use the display device 760.

[0177] In this embodiment, the display device 760 may display a display screen that combines multiple screen elements included in each of the multiple standard screens prepared in the initial state.

[0178] As a result, the injection molding machine 10 can use screen elements included in a pre-prepared standard screen to display a display screen on the display device 760 that specifically combines separately displayable components.

[0179] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display device 760 may display an optimized screen that brings together multiple components that are used relatively frequently among the displayable screen elements.

[0180] This allows the injection molding machine 10 to display a display screen (optimized screen) on the display device 760 that is tailored to the user's usage of the display screen.

[0181] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the optimization screen may be updated in part or all of its components in response to changes in usage frequency.

[0182] This allows the injection molding machine 10 to update the optimized screen in accordance with changes in the user's usage of the display screen. As a result, the injection molding machine 10 can further improve the convenience of users utilizing the display device 760.

[0183] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display device 760 may display an optimized screen tailored to the user currently using it.

[0184] This allows the injection molding machine 10 to display optimized screens tailored to each of the multiple pre-registered users on the display device 760.

[0185] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display device 760 may display an optimized screen tailored to the user category to which the currently using user belongs among the multiple user categories.

[0186] This allows the injection molding machine 10 to display optimized screens on the display device 760 that are tailored to the usage characteristics of the display screens of users in multiple user categories.

[0187] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display device 760 may display a plurality of selectively displayable optimized screens.

[0188] This allows the injection molding machine 10 to display more screen elements on the display device 760 through multiple optimized screens, taking user convenience into consideration. Therefore, user convenience can be further improved.

[0189] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the display device 760 may display an optimized screen that allows multiple components to be scrolled.

[0190] This allows the injection molding machine 10 to display more screen elements on the display device 760 through a scrollable optimized screen, taking user convenience into consideration. Therefore, user convenience can be further improved.

[0191] [Transformation, modification] Although embodiments have been described above, this disclosure is not limited to any particular embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the gist described in the claims.

[0192] For example, in the above embodiment, the method of displaying a screen (optimization screen, etc.) on the display device 760 was described using an injection molding machine 10 as the subject, but a similar screen display method may be applied to other industrial machines. Other industrial machines include, for example, stationary machines that are installed in a factory, such as machine tools and production robots. Other industrial machines also include, for example, mobile work machines. Mobile work machines include, for example, construction machines such as shovels and bulldozers, agricultural machines such as combine harvesters, and transport machines such as mobile cranes. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0193] 10. Injection molding machine (industrial machinery) 100 Mold clamping device 200 Ejector Devices 300 Injection device 400 Mobile device 700 Control Unit 701 CPU 702 Storage medium 703 Input Interface 704 Output Interface 750 Operating device 760 Display device 800 mold equipment 7001 Frequency of Use Memory Unit 7002 Optimization screen generation unit 7003 Screen data storage unit 7004 Screen Editing Department 7005 Optimization Link Generation Unit 7006 Link Data Storage Unit 7007 Screen display section 7008 Data Output Section

Claims

1. The device includes a display device that displays a predetermined screen, which is composed of multiple components, each representing a part of the screen and capable of being displayed separately. The display device is capable of displaying each of the multiple standard screens that are prepared in the initial state, The plurality of components include predetermined components for inputting settings related to the molding operation of an injection molding machine, The predetermined screen allows editing of combinations of multiple predetermined components, including multiple predetermined components, or arrangements of multiple predetermined components, which are selected from among the candidates. The plurality of predetermined components include one component included in one of the plurality of standard screens and other components included in other standard screens. The aforementioned standard screen one and the aforementioned other standard screens are, respectively, one of the following: a standard screen for setting the injection process of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the setup of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the mold opening and closing of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the temperature of the injection device of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for monitoring the operating performance of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for monitoring the status of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for setting the system of an injection molding machine, a standard screen for displaying information related to the maintenance of an injection molding machine, and a standard screen that can only be used by users with specific privileges. In the predetermined screen, the user can perform the setting input through the predetermined components while the multiple components, including the multiple predetermined components, are displayed side by side. Injection molding machine.

2. The display device displays a predetermined screen which is a collection of the multiple components included in each of the multiple standard screens. The injection molding machine according to claim 1.

3. The display device displays a predetermined screen which is a collection of the plurality of components that are used relatively frequently among the displayable components. The injection molding machine according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The predetermined screen is updated in accordance with the change in usage frequency, with some or all of the multiple components being updated. The injection molding machine according to claim 3.

5. The display device displays the predetermined screen tailored to the user currently using it. An injection molding machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The display device displays the predetermined screen corresponding to the user category to which the currently using user belongs among the multiple user categories. The injection molding machine according to claim 4.

7. The display device displays a plurality of predetermined screens that can be selectively displayed. An injection molding machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The display device displays the predetermined screen on which the plurality of components can be scrolled. An injection molding machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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