Injection Molding Preview Display for Setting Error Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators of injection molding machines face challenges in accurately setting operations, leading to potential errors and damage to the machine, mold, or taking-out machine due to lack of knowledge or mistakes during the setting process.
Innovation Solution
A preview display function that allows for the display and playback of injection molding machine operations on a separate screen, enabling operators to preview and confirm settings visually, including three-dimensional or two-dimensional playback, gauge display, and adjustable playback speed, facilitating accurate modification of settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If operators directly set operations on the injection molding machine without preview, then the setting process is simple and quick, but setting errors may occur leading to damage to the machine, mold, or taking-out machine
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by displaying a preview screen that simulates the operation sequence before actual execution. The preview screen shows a moving image of the mold opening/closing process and tool positions, allowing operators to confirm settings are correct before they take effect on the actual machine, thus preventing setting errors without significantly complicating the operation flow
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating a visual copy of the actual machine operation on the preview display screen. The preview screen replicates the mold opening/closing movement and tool positions in a simulated environment, allowing operators to review the operation sequence and parameters before executing them on the real machine, thereby improving setting reliability
2Reliability
If a separate preview display screen is used to confirm operations, then setting errors can be prevented, but the operation process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the preview display function with the existing operation setting interface. The preview screen is integrated into the control system and can be accessed during the normal setting workflow, allowing operators to review operations in context without leaving the setting environment or undergoing separate complex procedures, thus minimizing additional time requirements
3Measurement precision
If detailed operation parameters are displayed for confirmation, then setting accuracy improves, but the information processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the operation information display by presenting different parameters in an organized manner on the preview screen. The display shows mold opening/closing positions, tool positions, and operation timing as distinct visual elements that can be individually reviewed, making complex information more manageable and easier to verify without overwhelming the operator
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AI summary
To provide a preview display function that enables preview display and confirmation of various setting operations of an injection molding machine, and an injection molding machine provided therewith. The above-described problem is solved by a preview display function for displaying a preview of operations of an injection molding machine, in whole or in part. The preview display function comprises a function for setting the operations of the injection molding machine, in whole or in part, on a setting screen, a function for displaying a preview display screen for displaying the operations thus set, and a function for playing back the operations on the preview display screen thus displayed. At this time, preferably the operations thus set are played back as a moving image displayed three dimensionally or two dimensionally, and the setting screen and the preview display screen are displayed side by side.