Injection Molding Touch Panel Layout for User-Adjustable Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional injection molding machines do not allow users to change the display position of images, limiting user convenience and requiring manufacturer intervention, which can increase costs.

Innovation Solution

An injection molding machine that allows users to change the display position of first images based on input instructions, using a touch panel display and controller to facilitate user-driven layout adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the display position is fixed by the manufacturer, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser convenienceVSAvoiddisplay control complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display position adjustment function allows users to independently change display positions according to their preferences without requiring manufacturer intervention or complex configuration procedures. The touch panel directly responds to user gestures for position changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The display position is made dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. The system allows real-time repositioning of display elements through simple touch operations, adapting the interface to user needs while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display position is made adjustable by users, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay position flexibilityVSAvoidcontrol system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Users independently adjust display positions through direct touch panel interactions without requiring complex configuration interfaces or manufacturer-specific procedures. The system self-adapts to user preferences through simple gestures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The display system transitions from a static, manufacturer-fixed layout to a dynamic, user-adjustable layout. Position changes are implemented in real-time through simple touch operations, providing flexibility without adding significant system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If manufacturer intervention is required for display position changes, then the reliability is improved, but the loss of time increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay stabilityVSAvoidtime for position adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Users can immediately adjust display positions themselves without contacting the manufacturer or requiring technical support. The touch panel provides direct, intuitive control for position changes, eliminating waiting time and external intervention requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides all necessary display position adjustment capabilities built-in from the start, allowing users to make immediate adjustments without external assistance. The functionality is pre-configured to enable user autonomy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP4538016A1Injection molding machine

Publication Date: 2025.04.16 THE JAPAN STEEL WORKS LTD

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AI summary

An injection molding machine changes a display position of a first image (11) based on a change instruction that is input by a user.