Safety Parameter Templates for Faster Industrial Machine Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing mechanical systems, setting safety parameters for safety functions requires manual setup one by one, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that allow operators to select pre-stored safety parameter samples, import them into the system, and set them as new safety parameters, simplifying the process by using a parameter setting section, storage, and input receiving section.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If safety parameters are set manually one by one, then the safety parameter settings can be customized precisely, but the time and labor required for setup increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring safety parameter sets for different machine types and applications. These pre-configured sets include commonly used safety parameters that have been optimized in advance, allowing operators to quickly deploy safety settings without manual configuration of each parameter individually.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating template safety parameter sets that can be replicated and applied to multiple machines or configurations. These templates serve as reusable models that can be copied and adapted, reducing the need to create safety parameter settings from scratch for each new application.
2Reliability
If safety parameters are set manually one by one, then each parameter can be carefully configured, but the complexity of the setup process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing safety parameter configuration into distinct modules or groups based on machine type, application, or functional area. This modular approach allows operators to selectively apply relevant parameter sets and makes the overall complex configuration process more manageable through organized segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by creating standardized safety parameter templates that can serve multiple purposes and be applied to different machine configurations. These universal templates reduce complexity by providing a common framework that works across various applications, requiring minimal adaptation.
3Productivity
If pre-configured safety parameter samples are used, then the setup time is reduced, but the ability to customize parameters for specific needs may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making safety parameter configurations adaptable and modifiable after initial deployment. The system allows operators to start with pre-configured templates for rapid setup, then dynamically adjust and customize parameters as needed for specific applications, combining speed with flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses local quality by allowing selective customization of specific parameters within a pre-configured set rather than requiring complete reconfiguration. Operators can modify only the local parameters that need adjustment while retaining the benefits of the pre-configured framework, optimizing both speed and adaptability.
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AI summary
Conventionally, it was necessary for an operator with specialized knowledge to set safety parameters for a safety function one at a time from the beginning, so there was a demand to simplify operations for setting safety parameters. This device is provided with a parameter setting unit which sets safety parameters for ensuring the safety of an operation by an industrial machine, a storage unit which stores samples of safety parameters prepared in advance, an input receiving unit which receives input for selecting a sample stored in the storage unit, and an import unit which reads out the selected sample from the storage unit and imports this to the parameter setting unit. The parameter setting unit sets the imported sample as the new safety parameters.