JPS6128125B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention integrates information that can be read on an input (output) device and information that is difficult to read that is synchronized with the input (output) device for automation with higher convenience. .

The input (output) device according to the present invention has a plurality of card-like objects that allow easy viewing and reading of necessary and effective information for automatic control, and a function that allows selection and designation of various automatic control programs and card-like objects. have. Furthermore, an apparatus has an automatic control program synchronized with these programs, and has a storage section for input signals to a control section and an output signal of an automatic control program that can be created by the control section. Therefore, this input device is equipped with a mechanism that allows you to quickly and easily select and specify various automatic control programs, and to easily read necessary and effective information such as the completed state of the device and the arrangement of materials. The system has a mechanism for selecting and specifying related information such as preparatory work, operating procedures, and precautions, as well as input signals synchronized with the information, thereby improving convenience and accuracy throughout the automation process.

Conventionally, various means have been used as input devices for automatic control programs, such as magnetic tape, punch cards, magnetic cards, magnetic disks, POS systems, microcomputers, and laser beams.
When the entire automation process is assumed to be a certain device (for example, a cooking appliance, an educational device, a machine tool, a drafting pattern generator, a loom, a voice recording/playback function), it is not just a matter of operating a button, but also what should be selected and specified.
There are many related tasks such as selecting and preparing what will be completed and what should be prepared.

However, these methods have the following drawbacks.

The contents of the various automatic control programs recorded could not be easily read. Therefore, it was not easy to select and specify.

Automated work requires not only the original automatic processing function of the device, but also the necessary information, including incidental work, because the input (output) device does not have it in an easily readable state, so it is necessary to read other reference information. I couldn't do without it.

It was not easy to organize the various automatic control programs by field, and there was a fear that they would be lost.

Even in automatic control programs created by users, it is not possible to easily attach necessary and effective information to them.

Even automatic control devices required specialized users with specialized knowledge.

In this way, any conventional method
Although it had various drawbacks and was not excellent,
The present invention seeks to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks.

An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a certain device will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In Fig. 1, 1 is a part of a certain device or a connected control unit.A control panel 2 is provided on the front of the control unit 1, and the control panel has various key switches and display functions. . An opening 4 is provided on the left side for inserting and connecting an input/output device (hereinafter referred to as a card cassette) 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of the card cassette 3 which is the input (output) device of the present invention.

5 is a select lever for selecting an automatic control program. This is fixed to the cassette top cover 6 and can be slid and fixed in the direction of the arrow. The cassette top lid 6 is fixed to the cassette base portion 7 so as to be openable and closable in the direction of the arrow, and can be opened and closed using an open/close button 8.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the open/close button 8 is pressed after selection is made with the select lever 5, and the cassette top cover 6 is opened by the force of the spring 9.

There is a card select holder 5a on the cassette top lid 6 that is connected to the select lever 5 and slides while selectively holding the card 10. On the right side of the card select holder 5a, the card select holder 5a is connected to the select lever 5 and controls the control section 1 which is synchronized. It has an input (output) storage section 11. Note that the cards 10 and 10a are made of a material that allows necessary and effective information to be expressed in easily readable photographs, pictures, characters, etc. The cards 10, 10a are card holders 12 provided on the cassette base portion 7, and can be opened and closed in the directions of the arrows, and can also be attached and detached.

FIG. 4 shows the internal mechanism of the input (output) storage section 11 provided in the cassette top lid 3.
When the select lever 5 passes through the cassette top cover 3 and slides in the direction of the arrow, the card select holder 5a connected thereto selects and designates the cards 10, 10a. Card select holder 5 at the same time
The central protrusion of a is connected to a belt-like thread 13, and a roller 14 is fixed to the cassette top cover 6.
is converted into a rotational motion of the geared roller 15.
This rotation is also controlled by a long polygonal cylindrical magnetic cylinder 1 whose axis is fixed to the cassette top cover and which is shaped like a gear.
It is converted to a rotation of 6 by 90 degrees.

A magnetic track 16a to which a magnetic material is attached is formed on the long rectangular flat surface of the outer periphery of the magnetic cylinder.
has a memory function for input signals and output signals.

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view when the card cassette 3 is inserted into the opening 4 of the control panel 2. A predetermined automatic control program selected and designated by the select lever 5 is rotated and fixed at a predetermined position in an opening 17 arranged on the right side of the cassette top cover 6, and is inserted into the opening 4 of the control panel 2. Shutter 18 that protects the magnetic cylinder 16 at the same time as
rotates upward counterclockwise to expose the magnetic track 16a. By running in contact with magnetic heads 19, 19a, and 19b arranged on the right side of the depth of the opening 4 of the control panel 2 and performing external storage input/output functions, input and output responses to and from the card cassette 3 are performed. Note that the concave groove portion of the magnetic cylinder is effective not only for preventing recording crosstalk but also for maintaining accurate positional relationship with the magnetic heads 19, 19a, and 19b.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of the control panel 2 of the control section 1 of a certain device.

In addition to the opening 4 for connection with the card cassette 3 described above, there is a key switch group 20 in the center necessary for control and automatic control programming, and furthermore, in the upper part of the opening 4, there is a key switch group 20 for connecting the card cassette 3 of the present invention. a key switch 21 for inputting information, a key switch 22 for causing the card cassette 3 to output an automatic control program created by the user, etc. by combining the key switch group 20, and a key switch 23 for resetting and stopping, and a key switch 23 for resetting and stopping. A key switch 24 is provided for use.

Further, a display section 25 is provided on the left side for displaying the control operation status and the automatic control program progress status.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the main electrical circuits of the automatic control input device (card cassette 3) and the control section 1 of a certain device.

26 is a microcomputer and central controller 2
7, an external memory input section 28, and an external memory output section 29,
The input (output) control unit (card cassette 3) includes a mechanism 31 for selecting and specifying in synchronization with the input (output) storage unit 11, and a plurality of visually readable information units. (Card 10,
10a).

Reference numeral 32 denotes an input section for the key switches 20 to 24 provided on the control panel 2. Input signals from this input section 32 and the input (output) storage section 11 of the card cassette 3 are applied to the microcomputer 26, and input signals are input to the internal storage section. 30 is stored. The contents stored in this internal storage section 30 are stored in the central controller 2.
After being processed in step 7, it is output to the display section 25, the output control section 33 for the device, and the display section 25. Conversely, when storing the input signal in the input (output) storage section 11 of the card cassette 3, the key switches 20 to 24
The data is stored in the internal storage unit 30 from the input unit 32 of the card cassette 3 via the central controller 27, processed again by the central controller 27, and then stored in the input (output) storage unit 11 of the card cassette 3 by the external storage output unit 29.

Furthermore, a circuit diagram of the card cassette 3 input (output) storage section 11, the external storage input section 28 of the microcomputer, the external storage output section 29, and the central controller 27 will be explained with reference to FIG.
At 8, the magnetic track 16a of the input (output) storage section 11 of the card cassette 3 runs in contact with the input magnetic head 19 in the direction of the arrow, converts the external storage signal A into the detection signal B, and outputs the signal to the input amplifier 34. is amplified into signal C by the waveform shaping circuit 35,
The signal is converted into a logic level digital signal D and input to the central controller 27.

In the external storage output unit 29, the key switches 20 to
The digital signal E is outputted from the input section 32 of 24 via the central controller 27, and is amplified to signal F through the output amplifier 36 while flowing a bias current.
a is magnetized as an external storage signal A'. (In addition,
When outputting an external memory, an erasing magnetic head 19b is provided in front of the output magnetic head, and the transmitting circuit 37
An erase current is applied to the memory to erase the memory, and then external storage is performed. ) Here, the operations for operating the automatic control input device of the present invention are summarized as follows: 1. When performing automatic control input.

Various automatic control programs expressed on the top surface of the card cassette 3 are selected and specified using the select lever 5.

Press the open/close button 8 and remove the cards 10, 10.
a), obtain various information for executing the automatic control program, and perform related work.

After completing the preparation work, remove the card cassette 3.
Close the top cover 6 and insert into the opening 4 of the control panel 2. At this time, a signal from the magnetic track 16a storing the automatic control program is detected by the external storage input section 28 and stored in the internal storage section 30.

When the automatic control program input key switch 21 on the control panel 2 is pressed and the start key switch 24 is pressed, the device is operated according to the automatic control program.

2 When performing automatic control output.

Key switch groups 20 to 24 on control panel 2
Create and input an automatic control program for users, etc. by combining the following.

Press the key switch 22 for automatic control program output and insert the card cassette 3 into the opening 4.
By pulling it out and reinserting it, the automatic control program is transferred (output) to the magnetic track 16a of the card cassette 3.

Furthermore, the following various means can be considered as application examples of the present invention.

The storage section 11 of the card cassette 3 is connected to the control section 1.
It is also conceivable to simplify the control section by providing a card cassette in the control section 1, or by separating the input/output section of the external storage of the control section 1 from the control section 1.

By changing the connection method between the card cassette 3 and the control unit 1, it is possible to easily select and change the automatic control program even after connection.

Selection and designation of various automatic control programs for the card cassette 3 can also be made more convenient by interlocking not only the slide lever but also a button, dial, or opening/closing button 8.

Various automatic program names for the card cassette 3 and a synchronization method for the storage section 11 can also be applied using various mechanical and electrical means.

The storage section of the card cassette 3 can be simplified by making it mechanical, or by applying magnetic tape or a microcomputer, the amount of stored information can be further increased, and the shape and structure of the magnetic track can be changed. Various means are possible.

Input and output of external memory in control panel 2,
It is also conceivable to simplify the electric circuit of the erasing magnetic head and to make the magnetic track of the card cassette 6 move automatically.

The input/output erasing magnetic head is not limited to a fixed type, but may be mechanically or electrically movable, or other input/output detection mechanisms may be used, and more effective storage detection and connection means may be possible.

It is conceivable to add other control functions to the card cassette 3 to enable not only automatic correction of stored information but also more accurate automation.

As explained above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be expected.

As described above, the present invention includes a cassette base portion,
A plurality of cards with various information written on them are held in a superposed manner by a card holder on the cassette base, and a cassette top lid is provided on the cassette base so as to be openable and closable, and covers the plurality of cards. The operating body for opening the cassette top lid, the select lever that selects the card by sliding it, and the selected card appears when the cassette top lid is opened, and the control section connected to this select lever are integrated into a cassette, and various types of cassettes can be used. Since it is configured to be inserted into the opening of the device, when input/output is determined with the select lever, it can be confirmed on the card, and after this confirmation, input/output can be performed, so this input/output can be performed extremely easily and with peace of mind. be.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the control section and automatic control input/output device (card cassette) of an automatic control device showing one embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an external view of the main parts of the automatic control input/output device, and Fig. 3 The figure is a perspective view of the same automatic control input/output device with the top cover open, Figure 4 is a perspective view of the internal mechanism of the storage section of the same main part, and Figure 5 is the same input and output device inserted and connected to the control panel. FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of the control panel of the control section of the device, FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the main electrical circuits of the control section and automatic control input/output device of the device, and FIG. The figure is a circuit diagram of the main parts of the external storage input/output section of the control section and the storage section of the automatic control input/output device of the same device. 1... Control unit, 2... Control panel, 3... Input/output device, 4... Opening, 5... Select lever,
6...Cassette top lid, 7...Cassette base, 1
1...Storage unit, 16...Magnetic cylinder, 19...
...magnetic head.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 a cassette base portion, which is held in a polymerized manner on the cassette base portion by a card holder;
A plurality of cards with various types of readable information written on them, a cassette top cover that covers the plurality of cards and is provided on the cassette base so as to be openable and closable, an operating body for opening the cassette top cover, and a slide to open the cassette top cover. a select lever for selecting a card and allowing the selected card to appear when the top cover of the cassette is opened; a storage unit for recording input/output information of various devices; and a connecting unit for synchronizing the card selected by the select lever with the storage unit. An input/output device for an automatic control device configured to be integrated into a cassette and inserted into the openings of the various devices mentioned above.