Lens Machining State Checks for Faster Defect Diagnosis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current eyeglasses lens machining apparatuses face challenges in efficiently managing and diagnosing operation defects, leading to inadequate maintenance and repair processes due to the lack of accurate state checking and analysis, especially when skilled personnel are not available.
Innovation Solution
A state management program and method that enable the eyeglasses lens machining apparatus to execute check operations and output results, allowing for detailed analysis of operation defects through a control apparatus and information processing system, facilitating appropriate maintenance and repair by identifying the cause of defects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If check operations are executed to check the state of the eyeglasses lens machining apparatus, then the accuracy of operation defect diagnosis is improved, but the time and complexity of the management process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs check operations in advance to detect operation defects before they cause serious problems. The control apparatus automatically executes predetermined check operations and stores the results, so when a defect occurs, the diagnosis can be quickly made using pre-collected state information, reducing both time and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The eyeglasses lens machining apparatus performs self-diagnosis by automatically executing check operations and storing results in its own storage unit. This self-service capability eliminates the need for external personnel to manually check the apparatus state, reducing management time while maintaining high diagnosis accuracy through automated data collection and analysis.
2Reliability
If detailed check operations are performed to identify the cause of operation defects, then the reliability of defect analysis is improved, but the complexity of the checking process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The check operations are divided into multiple predetermined check items, each targeting specific components or functions of the apparatus. By segmenting the checking process into discrete, manageable units with dedicated storage for each check result, the system achieves comprehensive and reliable defect analysis without overwhelming complexity in the checking process.
Solution Approach 2:
The control apparatus acts as an intermediary that automatically manages the complex check operations and stores results in a structured manner. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of coordinating multiple check items and organizing results, while presenting simplified defect diagnosis information to users, thereby maintaining high reliability without exposing operational complexity.
3Productivity
If the apparatus stores check results and executes checks automatically, then the productivity of defect management is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control apparatus is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as the control system for operating the eyeglasses lens machining apparatus and as the management system for executing check operations and storing results. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into a single system, improving defect management productivity while minimizing the increase in overall device complexity by avoiding redundant dedicated components.
Data Source
AI summary
A processor of a control apparatus, which controls an eyeglasses lens machining apparatus, performs a check operation execution step (S14, S17, S19, and S21 to S23) and a result output step (S24), based on a state management program. In the check operation execution step, the processor causes the eyeglasses lens machining apparatus to execute a check operation for checking a state of the eyeglasses lens machining apparatus. In the result output step, the processor outputs information indicating a result of the executed check operation.