AR Wiring Projection for Industrial Control Module Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complicated wiring work in industrial machine control systems requires frequent checking of design drawings, leading to inefficiencies and potential mistakes due to numerous connection points and fine terminal connections.
Innovation Solution
An installation support apparatus utilizing an image acquisition part to capture camera images of modules, a design information acquisition part to specify modules and acquire relevant wiring information, and a projection information processing part to generate projection images for accurate alignment and connection, using augmented reality to project design information onto the actual environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If workers check design drawings frequently during wiring work, then wiring accuracy is improved, but work efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the design drawing and superimposes it onto the actual wiring scene using augmented reality technology. This allows workers to view wiring connection information directly in the field of view without physically consulting paper drawings, thereby maintaining wiring accuracy while eliminating the need to repeatedly check design drawings and improving work efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions wiring information from a two-dimensional paper drawing to a three-dimensional augmented reality overlay that is spatially aligned with the actual wiring components. By projecting connection information directly onto or near the physical terminals and modules, workers can access wiring data in the same spatial context as the work being performed, eliminating the need to constantly reference separate drawings and improving both accuracy and efficiency
2Productivity
If workers rely on memory during wiring work, then work efficiency is improved, but wiring accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time visual feedback by displaying wiring connection information directly in the worker's field of view. As workers progress through wiring tasks, the augmented reality interface continuously presents relevant connection data for current and upcoming steps, eliminating reliance on memory while maintaining continuous visual guidance throughout the wiring process
3Loss of information
If design drawing information is displayed separately from actual wiring scene, then information clarity is improved, but work efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the virtual design drawing information with the physical wiring scene by superimposing connection data directly onto or near the corresponding physical components. This integration allows workers to access clear wiring information while simultaneously viewing the actual components, eliminating the need to shift attention between separate drawings and the wiring scene, thereby improving both information clarity and work efficiency
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AI summary
Accurate wiring work shall be efficiently performed when a module group included in a control system for an industrial machine is installed. An installation support apparatus includes an image information acquisition part configured to acquire a camera image of a module included in a control system for an industrial machine, a design information acquisition part configured to specify the module on the basis of the camera image, and acquire design information relevant to wiring of the module, and a projection information processing part configured to generate a projection image based on the design information, allowing to be projected onto a position corresponding to the camera image.