Machine Tool Setup Screen Layout for Easier Measurement Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing machine tool setup processes are cumbersome and user-unfriendly due to the need to navigate multiple layered screens for tool and workpiece measurements, leading to potential errors and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A display control device with a setup screen featuring a menu display part for selectable measurement options and a detail display part that switches operation screens based on operator input, maintaining visibility of menu items and simplifying navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple layered screens are used for tool and workpiece measurement operations, then comprehensive measurement functions are provided, but screen navigation becomes complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The setup screen is segmented into a menu display part showing multiple measurement items (tool measurement, workpiece measurement, etc.) and a detail display part showing specific operation screens. This segmentation allows operators to see all available measurement functions at once while accessing detailed operations through a simplified interface, reducing navigation complexity while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-layer screen structure to a two-dimensional screen structure with menu display part and detail display part. This dimensional change allows operators to navigate measurement functions spatially rather than through multiple screen switches, improving ease of operation while preserving all measurement capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If operators switch between multiple screens during setup work, then specific measurement operations can be accessed, but operational efficiency decreases due to repetitive navigation
Solution Approach 1:
The menu display part preliminarily displays all measurement items (tool measurement, workpiece measurement, spindle operation, axis movement) before the operator needs to access them. This preliminary presentation allows operators to quickly locate and select required measurements without navigating through multiple screens, improving setup efficiency while maintaining access to all measurement operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The menu display part acts as an intermediary between the operator and the detailed operation screens. Instead of directly switching between multiple detailed screens, operators interact with the menu display part which mediates access to all measurement functions, reducing repetitive navigation while preserving comprehensive access.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the setup screen is switched to unintended screens due to wrong operation, then screen switching capability is provided, but recovery requires troublesome operations
Solution Approach 1:
The menu display part continuously provides feedback by displaying all measurement items regardless of current selection state. If an operator accidentally switches to an unintended screen, the menu display part remains visible or can be easily accessed, providing immediate feedback about available measurements and enabling quick recovery without troublesome navigation through multiple screens.
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AI summary
A display control device includes: a display control unit that controls display of a setup screen including a menu display part displaying, in a selectable manner, a plurality of measurements including tool measurement and workpiece measurement and a detail display part displaying an operation screen for each of the measurements. An operation screen associated with each measurement is a screen that displays a plurality of visible images each representing a measurement operation and receives selection of a measurement operation that is selected by selecting one of the visible images. While the setup screen is displayed, the display control unit maintains display of a plurality of measurements on the menu display part and switches display on the detail display part in response to an operation input by an operator.