Modular Manufacturing System With Centralized Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing assembling system for electric circuits lacks versatility as it can only perform mounting work and is not capable of executing various manufacturing tasks, limiting its ability to produce diverse products.
Innovation Solution
A method for constructing a manufacturing system that includes preparing main apparatuses and work-element performing apparatuses, which are installed on a main frame and controlled centrally, allowing for the performance of multiple manufacturing tasks by determining the number and type of machines and apparatuses based on the specific product requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a manufacture system is configured to perform only mounting work like the existing assembling system, then the system structure is simple and easy to control, but the versatility is poor and cannot manufacture various products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a manufacture work machine with a main frame that can accommodate multiple types of work-element performing apparatuses. The system is configured to perform not only mounting work but also various other manufacture works by installing different apparatuses such as conveyors, component suppliers, and inspection devices on the same main frame, enabling one system to serve multiple manufacturing functions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the manufacture work machine into independent functional modules: a main frame and multiple detachable work-element performing apparatuses. Each apparatus can be independently selected, installed, and configured based on specific manufacturing needs, allowing the system to be customized for different products while maintaining a standardized base structure
2Adaptability or versatility
If various work-element performing apparatuses are installed on the main frame to enhance versatility, then the system can perform multiple manufacture works, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by integrating multiple work-element performing apparatuses under a single centralized control device. The control device coordinates all installed apparatuses (conveyors, mounters, inspectors, etc.) through unified control logic, simplifying operation despite the increased number of components. This allows diverse manufacturing functions to be managed through a single interface and control system
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AI summary
A method of constructing a manufacture system for manufacturing one product by sequential manufacture works each of which is performed by each of at least one manufacture work machine, the method including: a main-apparatus preparing step of preparing, for said each of the at least one manufacture work machine, a main apparatus including a main frame and a central control device; a work-element-performing-apparatus preparing step of preparing, for said each of the at least one manufacture work machine, a plurality of work-element performing apparatuses; a work-element-performing-apparatus installing step of installing the prepared plurality of work-element performing apparatuses on the main frame of the prepared main apparatus; and a central-control-device setting step of executing setting, with respect to the central control device of the prepared main apparatus, for controlling the prepared plurality of work-element performing apparatuses in a centralized manner.