Robot Simulation Alarm Clearance via Setting Change and Option Deletion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing simulation devices for robots and machine tools face challenges in efficiently clearing alarms that occur due to differences between actual and virtual environments, requiring manual intervention by operators.
Innovation Solution
A simulation device equipped with a simulation unit, a setting change unit, and an option deletion unit, which automatically changes setting information data and deletes optional software when an alarm is issued, to quickly resolve the alarm condition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual alarm clearance procedures are used, then operators can check and resolve alarm issues, but the time required to clear alarms increases
Solution Approach 1:
The simulation device automatically performs alarm clearance operations without requiring manual operator intervention. The system detects alarm conditions and autonomously executes resolution procedures, allowing the device to serve itself in clearing alarms rather than requiring external human assistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures alarm resolution procedures and automatically executes them when alarm conditions are detected. By having resolution steps prepared in advance and automatically implementing them, the system eliminates the time delay associated with manual analysis and intervention.
2Loss of time
If automated alarm clearance is implemented, then alarm clearance time is reduced, but the complexity of the simulation device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The alarm clearance unit is integrated into the existing simulation device architecture, allowing it to perform multiple functions including alarm detection, analysis, and resolution. By making the device multi-functional rather than adding a completely separate system, the patent reduces the impact of complexity while achieving automated alarm clearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The alarm clearance functionality is merged with the simulation control system. The alarm clearance unit works in conjunction with existing simulation units and control mechanisms, combining functions rather than operating as a standalone complex subsystem. This integration approach minimizes the increase in overall device complexity.
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AI summary
This simulation device includes a simulation unit which performs simulation of the motion of a robot or a machine tool; a settings alteration unit which, in the case of occurrence of an alarm indicating an anomaly in the motion of the robot or the machine tool during simulation, alters settings information data to be used to control the motion of the robot or the machine tool; and an option deletion unit which, in the case of occurrence of the alarm, deletes option software to be used to control option functionality included in the motion of the robot or the machine tool.