Machine Tool Data Display Device for Efficient Parameter Search

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Solution Overview

Problem

As the number of data sets increases, the time required to search and select an appropriate data set for desired control conditions in machine tools controlled by numerical control apparatuses becomes longer, making it difficult to perform parameter adjustments efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A data display device that includes a data obtaining part, parameter obtaining part, data storing part, information extraction specifying part, information extracting part, extracted information applying part, condition specifying part, and display part, which allows for the association and display of data and parameters based on specified conditions, facilitating efficient selection and arrangement of necessary information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If the number of data sets is increased to store more control conditions, then the completeness of stored information is improved, but the time required to search and select appropriate data sets increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of data setsVSAvoidsearch time
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating and storing evaluation results (such as waveform characteristics, position deviations, velocity fluctuations) along with the control parameter data sets. When a user needs to search for appropriate data, the system has already prepared the evaluation information in advance, eliminating the need to analyze raw data during the search process. This allows operators to quickly assess data sets based on pre-computed metrics rather than manually examining detailed waveforms for each data set.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary evaluation mechanism that mediates between the large number of stored data sets and the user's search needs. Instead of directly searching through all control parameter data sets, the system uses pre-computed evaluation results (intermediary information) to filter and present relevant data. This intermediary layer of evaluation data acts as a bridge, allowing efficient navigation through large data volumes without requiring direct examination of each complete data set.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If all control parameter data sets are displayed, then the completeness of information is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to information overload

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidease of parameter selection
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the taking out principle by extracting and separating evaluation information from the complete control parameter data sets. Instead of displaying all raw data simultaneously, the system extracts key evaluation metrics (such as maximum position deviation, velocity fluctuation, waveform characteristics) and presents them separately. This allows users to first review the extracted evaluation results to identify promising data sets, then access the complete data sets only for selected candidates, thereby avoiding information overload while maintaining access to complete information when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the information presentation into multiple hierarchical levels. The first level displays summarized evaluation results for all data sets (such as key performance metrics). The second level provides detailed control parameter information only for data sets that users select based on the first-level summary. This segmented approach breaks down the overwhelming amount of information into manageable segments, allowing users to navigate from general evaluation to specific details only when necessary.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8836528B2Data display device for machine tool for displaying information based on specified condition
Publication Date: 2014.09.16 FANUC LTD
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AI summary

A data display device is adapted to associate data and parameters obtained from a numerical control apparatus with extracted information selected by an operator, and specify an arrangement condition or a selection condition based on the extracted information. The data display device is also adapted to display controlling information in an arranged manner according to the arrangement condition. Alternatively, the data display device is adapted to display only information in a selective manner which satisfies the condition specified according to the selection condition.