Integrated Simulation Start Timing for Multi-Program Handshaking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional integrated simulation systems require separate operation for starting and stopping different programs on simulation devices, leading to decreased efficiency and a risk of malfunctions due to incorrect handshaking of motion command signals, especially in multi-product small-volume production cells where program changes are frequent.
Innovation Solution
An integrated simulation system that includes a data acquisition section to correlate programs, a start timing setting section to set coordinated start times, and a program starting section to initiate multiple programs with a single operation, allowing for verification of malfunctions caused by start and stop orders, and parameter settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate operation means are used for each simulation device to start and stop programs, then individual program control is achieved, but operation efficiency decreases and malfunctions may occur due to incorrect handshaking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate operation means into a single operation means that can control multiple simulation devices simultaneously. The integrated simulation device combines the functionality of individual robot simulation device and machine tool simulation device operation controls, allowing a single operation to start or stop multiple programs across different simulation devices, thereby improving operation efficiency while maintaining reliable handshaking through coordinated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The operation means is designed with universal functionality to control different types of simulation devices (robot simulation device, machine tool simulation device, etc.) through a single interface. This multi-functional operation means can select and control various programs on different simulation devices, eliminating the need for separate operation means for each device and reducing the risk of handshaking errors.
2Productivity
If multiple programs are started and stopped using individual operation means, then program independence is maintained, but repetitive operations increase and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple program control operations into a single integrated operation. The integrated simulation device allows simultaneous start and stop of multiple programs across different simulation devices through one operation command, eliminating repetitive manual operations and significantly reducing the time lost to repetitive tasks while maintaining program independence through selectable control.
3Reliability
If separate control is used for each simulation device, then program verification is thorough, but the complexity of managing multiple programs increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operation means is designed as a universal control interface that can manage multiple programs across different simulation devices through a unified system. This multi-functional control reduces program management complexity by providing centralized program selection, start, and stop capabilities while maintaining thorough verification through coordinated control of all simulation devices.
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AI summary
An integrated simulation system includes a first simulation device which executes a simulation of a first program, a second simulation device which executes a simulation of a second program, a start timing setting section which sets start timing for the correlated first program and second program so as to verify the presence or absence of malfunctions caused by a start order of the correlated first program and second program, and a program starting section which issues commands to the first simulation device and the second simulation device to start the correlated first program and second program at the set start timing by a single starting operation.