CN101432669A - Automated programming system employing intelligent modules - Google Patents
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Abstract
An automated processing system [100] that includes providing an intelligent module [300] with a composite connection [302] for transmitting information and configuring the intelligent module [300] within the automated processing system [100] for automatic recognition.
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The mutual reference of related application
The application's case is advocated U.S. Provisional Patent Application case sequence number: 60/746, the 595 (applying date: right of priority on May 5th, 2006).
The application's case is also advocated the U.S. patent application case sequence number: 11/676,733 (applying date: right of priority on February 20th, 2007), it is to amortize to give: Data I/O Corporation.
It is the relevant patent target of U.S. patent application case of 11/467,087 common existence that the application's case comprises with sequence number.This related application system amortizes and gives: Data I/O Corporation.
It is the relevant patent target of U.S. patent application case of 11/381,696 common existence that the application's case also comprises with sequence number.This related application system amortizes and gives: Data I/O Corporation.
It is the relevant patent target of U.S. patent application case of 11/381,532 common existence that the application's case more comprises with sequence number.This related application system amortizes and gives: Data I/O Corporation.
Technical field
The present invention roughly is about automated system, and in detail, is about automated programming system.
Background technology
In automated system industry, the automated programming system of two kinds of main types is arranged on the market, high-level efficiency (specially) system or can dispose (elasticity) system fast.High efficiency systems system produces thousands of units in the mode that very high throughput is arranged in time per unit, it's a pity, for new device (device) or new programming workpiece (programming job), reconfigures very difficulty of this system.As a result, before concrete real the putting into production of new equipment or new program workpiece, high efficiency systems needs long-time shutdown and will do special training to the operator.
Configuration-system is not high throughput system but disposes easily fast.Because the design of this system all is at very special device, programming workpiece and I/O medium (input/output media), therefore can reconfigure at new device, new programming workpiece and new I/O medium.
Require on time because client's demand changes again rapidly, so that above-mentioned two kinds of systems all can't satisfy the requirement that the short run device is produced for the device that various equipment energy characteristics and usefulness are arranged.More it's a pity, for the module of major part, current technology even can't provide intelligent design and the performance of plug and play (plug-and-play).For example, many conventional system need be developed and be used for specially being connected with programing system (programming system) and the method for communication.May need to make special dialog box and/or operating system to each module, and these systems not only instability but also be difficult to operation mostly.
The market demand of automated programming system is produced a kind of system that can both reconfigure quickly and easily for new equipment, new program workpiece and/or new I/O medium now.
Therefore, still have needs for the automated programming system that can reconfigure quickly and easily.In view of people for saving cost and improving the needs that efficient has sustainable growth, so the answer of finding out at these problems is more and more important.
People are looking for for a long time the solution at these problems always, but any solution is never instructed or advised in previous exploitation, thereby, at the solution of these problems this skill person that is familiar with that puzzled always.
Summary of the invention
The invention provides a kind of automated programming system, it comprises: the intelligent modules with the composite-joint (composite connection) that is used to the information of transmitting is provided; And dispose this intelligent modules in this automated programming system to be used for automatic identification.
Except above-mentioned aspect, some specific embodiments of the present invention have other aspect.This skill person that is familiar with will be appreciated that these aspects after reading the following detailed description that contrasts accompanying drawing.
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The isometric view of the automated programming system of the specific embodiment of Fig. 1 system according to the present invention;
The isometric view of the automated programming system that the lid of the part of the specific embodiment of Fig. 2 system according to the present invention is removed;
The isometric view of the intelligent modules of the specific embodiment of Fig. 3 system according to the present invention;
The process flow diagram of the automated programming system that is used for the manufacturing automation disposal system of the specific embodiment of Fig. 4 system according to the present invention; And
The functional block diagram of the intelligent modules of the specific embodiment of Fig. 5 system according to the present invention.
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Below fully describe feasible this skill person that is familiar with of specific embodiment in detail and can make and use the present invention, and should be appreciated that, based on this disclosure other specific embodiment system significantly, and the variation that can make method or machinery, and can not break away from category of the present invention.
In the following description, provide many specific details for thoroughly understanding the present invention.But, do not have these specific detail, obviously still can implement the present invention.For fear of obscuring the present invention, do not disclose some known system configuration and method steps in detail.Equally, the accompanying drawing that shows the specific embodiment of the invention all be partly schematic depiction and not drawn on scale, particularly some size be to make graphic clear and exaggerated.In addition, in order to make this paper have clear and to illustrate smoothly, describe and understand, when disclosing and being described in the more a plurality of specific embodiment that common traits are arranged, similar and identical feature is usually with identical element numbers description.
Term used herein " level (horizontal) " is plane or the parallel plane of end face that is defined as with automated programming system, and with its orientation independent.Term " vertical (vertical) " means the direction with the horizontal vertical that has just defined.Such as " on ", the term system of " top ", " following ", " bottom surface ", " end face ", " side " (in " sidewall "), " higher ", " lower ", " top ", " top " and " below " defines about this horizontal plane.
Referring now to Fig. 1, the specific embodiment of Fig. 1 system according to the present invention shows the isometric view of automated programming system 100.This automated programming system 100 comprises framework 102, monitor 104, lid 106, load module 108, output module 110, programming module 112, electronic controller (control electronics) 114 and positioning indicator 116.The general exemplary illustration of this automated programming system 100 can comprise automated programming system, automatization test system or automated assembling system.The more specific exemplary illustration of this automated programming system 100 can comprise desktop handler system (desktop handler system), and it is the Portable programing system.In order to strengthen the portability of this desktop handler system, can built-in (built-in) handle 118.
The main housing of this framework 102 (for example, L shaped pedestal (base)) for preserving all component and structural support being provided.Monitor 104 can be installed on the fixed part of lid 106.Such as but do not limit, this monitor 104 can comprise provides the Touch Screen of visual feedback to the operator (touch screen) user's interface system.
This lid 106 also is installed on framework 102 and covers the work package (workingenvelope) of this machine.Dust and chip that lid 106 is kept out in the working environment enter load module 108, output module 110 and programming module 112.In addition, lid 106 protection operators are away from unintentional operational hazards.
Device and/or medium system pass in and out this automated programming system 100 via removable formula module (removable module) (for example, load module 108 or output module 110).Perhaps, in automated programming system 100, can place or remove device and/or medium and need not remove load module 108, output module 110 from automated programming system 100.Such as, load module 108, output module 110 can be configured to hold tray (tray) or other socket (receptacle) that meets associating electronic installation engineering conference (JEDEC) standard.But, should be appreciated that the present invention is not subject to this type of configuration.According to the present invention, load module 108 can hold any device receptacle with output module 110.
These programming modules 112 are provided for the core processing interface of automated programming system 100.These programming modules 112 comprise the removable formula module of setting up interface with one or more and automated programming system 100.Also each programming module 112 can be configured to hold the socket that meets the JEDEC standard.These sockets can comprise socket adapters (socket adapter) (more detailed descriptions are arranged among Fig. 2), actuator (more detailed descriptions are arranged among Fig. 2) and waste vessel (reject bin) (more detailed descriptions are arranged among Fig. 2), are used for receiving device.After these devices of placement (for example, the programmable media that is not programmed) were in these socket adapters, these actuators are connected (close) these slots suitably made these devices be connected to the programming module 112 of this automated programming system 100 by this.In addition, in order to promote configuration settings and manual operation (for example, placing and remove programmable media), can be by automated programming system 100 these programming modules 112 of control.
In addition, such as each module in the automated programming system 100 can comprise module controller 500 (more detailed descriptions are arranged among Fig. 5), and it allows the setting of each module can be according to the purpose in programming, configuration and the identification.This module controller 500 and function thereof can be integrated into and be the part by the Touch Screen user interface system of monitor 104 demonstrations.
Although be to describe automated programming system 100, should be appreciated that these programming modules 112 can comprise the module that other is used for supporting various operations with reference to programming module 112.For example, whether up to specification these programming modules 112 can change the various electrical parameters measured in many devices into checking test module.In addition, such as these programming modules 112 can change the mini Knockdown block (mini-assembly module) that allows device to make in single stage or assembling of a plurality of stage processing procedure.Therefore, the present invention is not subject to above statement and comprises the module application that any kind can be handled in automated programming system 100.
This electronic controller 114 also is to be installed on the framework 102.This electronic controller 114 provides automated programming system 100 electrical interface.For example, this electronic controller 114 can have electric power on/off switch (power ON/OFF switch) and/or digital input/output board.For example, digital input/output board can provide the interface that is used for activating (all in automated programming systems 100) such as indicator, pumping, light.These digital input/output boards also can provide and be used for the interface of state of the various sensors of sensing.In addition, this electronic controller 114 is provided for the interface of peripheral device, for example USB device, keyboard, mouse etc.
This positioning indicator 116 also is to be installed on the framework 102.This positioning indicator 116 provides the visual feedback relevant with machine state to the user via non-legible property rub-out signal.As exemplary illustration, this positioning indicator 116 can use the polychrome color scheme (multi-color scheme) that adopts more than one combined light.Available following mode is made specific combination: green glow indication machine is in that operation, gold-tinted indication need be careful this moment and ruddiness is indicated and may be gone wrong and machine is stopped or the workpiece normal termination.But, should be appreciated that any color scheme all can be used to pass on operation to be ready for, need be careful this moment and the meaning of EO.
Particularly, this automated programming system 100 need not rely on extraneous air, pneumatic (pneumatic) or vacuum system, thereby significantly increases portability of this machine and the easness of installing.This automated programming system 100 has (on-board) vacuum/air system on the plate that is activated by electric current, and therefore, this automated programming system 100 is for only needing the self-sufficient type system of electrical power for operation.In addition, automated programming system 100 back sides can have extra power module.
Referring now to Fig. 2, the specific embodiment of Fig. 2 system according to the present invention, the isometric view of the automated programming system 100 that the lid 106 of display part is removed.This automated programming system 100 comprises framework 102, monitor 104, load module 108, output module 110, programming module 112, electronic controller 114, positioning indicator 116, robotics system (robotics system) 200, input media socket 202, socket adapters 204, actuator 206, output unit socket 208, waste vessel 210, derrick tower (gantry) 212, guide rail (track) 214, armed lever 216, head system 218, nozzle (nozzle) 220, and optical system 222.In addition, although icon not, this automated programming system 100 can comprise extra module, and for example mark is with module, feed module (tape in module) and/or discharging module (tape out module).
Operating period, comprise and pick up the robotics system 200 of putting (pick-and-place) system and obtain one or more devices (not icon) from the input media socket 202 that is positioned at load module 108 tops.Then, robotics system 200 is transported to device the programming module 112 with these socket adapters 204 and these actuators 206.After in case these devices mesh (engage) with these socket adapters 204, but starting program.In case after programming was finished, this robotics system 200 was transported to the output unit socket 208 that is positioned at output module 110 tops to good device subsequently, and bad device is transported to this waste vessel 210.
As exemplary illustration, L shaped pedestal provides this platform and allows the easy access of work package of automated programming system 100.This work package system comprises input media socket 202, socket adapters 204, actuator 206 and output unit socket 208.In addition, L shaped pedestal also promotes the merging of feed appliance stand (feeder bank) and automated programming system 100.
In addition, L shaped pedestal comprises built-in smart interface system (smart interface system), and this system has a plurality of ports (port), is used for setting up interface with module.This smart interface system provides a kind of mechanism of easy integration to be used for during the setting of automated programming system 100 recognition module automatically.For example, but this smart interface system recognition module information, for example identification of module (that is, type of module, modules configured and module how much) and the position of module in system or feed appliance stand.By the automatic identification of activation module information, this smart interface system provides the design of a kind of flexible, modularization, " plug and play " uniquely.
Become L shaped pedestal partly by the smart interface system merging with a plurality of ports, almost all can insert these modules in any position in automated programming system 100 this moment.Therefore, the operator can try one's best configuration module closely so that maximum production or the operator trouble module can be inserted into certain position with minimization the time.
Robotics system 200 is to use cantilevered (cantilever) design, and the open space access work package that is provided by L shaped pedestal is provided by this.Robotics system 200 comprises derrick tower 212, guide rail 214, armed lever 216, head system 218, nozzle 220 and optical system 222.Derrick tower 212 is to support this armed lever 216, this head system 218, these nozzles 220 and this optical system 222.Derrick tower 212 is along guide rail 214 slidably reciprocate (that is, at directions X).This head system 218, these nozzles 220 and this optical system 222 are along the armed lever 216 that is supported by derrick tower 212 slidably reciprocate (that is, in the Y direction).Head system 218 can move up and down (that is, in the Z direction) extraly and rotate (that is, in the θ direction).
Such as and non-limiting, this head system 218 can comprise ten and put head system, and it is the configuration that can use multiple design, the design of for example a plurality of probes and nozzle.Head system 218 is the small and light mobile rapidly and accurately system that is designed to promote.Head system 218 is inaccurate to be moved by built-in and defers to mechanism (built-in compliance mechanism) compensation, and for example the mechanical type disease is towards device (sprint), and/or is used for the motor control mechanism of Z axle motor (motor).More generally, this is built-in defer to mechanism can be based on mechanical principle, spring for example, or based on electrical principles.
When further attempt reduces the size of head system 218 and weight, particular aspects of the present invention, for each up and down or each Z position all use limited θ angle or rotation.
The power of head system 218 by electrical stimulation, pneumatic stimulus or any make head system 218 move to produce desire result's stimulation.Particularly, the nozzle 220 of head system 218 does not rely on the extraneous air supply.If pneumatic is to be used for manipulating nozzles 220, then provide pneumatic via vacuum system on the plate (on-board vacuum system).Therefore, automated programming system 100 only need can be designed to electrical power for operation.Supply with by not needing each potential operations facility can have clean and special extraneous air, automated programming system 100 becomes everywhere to portability and can utilize.
For the number that minimizes removal cable (moving cable) and the weight of energy cable (energycable), the control of robotics system 200 is disperseed.For example, disperse control, with the number that minimizes removal cable and the weight of energy cable such as derrick tower 212, guide rail 214, head system 218, optical system 222 and module.Although all controls are disperseed, yet they still are connected to main electronic controller via bus system, for example, and controller local area network's bus (controller area network bus).In addition, all controls all interconnect, but but still independent operation.
In addition, in order to make the minimize weight of any moving-member in the robotics system 200, its electric system, electronic system and pneumatic system are scattered in around the automated programming system 100.For example, the power module of robotics system 200 can be positioned at pedestal, and the electronic system of robotics system 200 can be positioned at both sides, and the pneumatic system of robotics system 200 can be positioned at the back.
Robotics system 200, more general speech it, be automated programming system 100, can control by user's interface system, for example graphical non-text user interface system.According to category of the present invention, non-legible user's interface system only uses numeral, letter, figure to present (pictorialrepresentation) and international symbol conveys a message to operator rather than written words.Via vision or acoustic stimuli, this and user's interface system language independent can provide and feed back to the operator.
The user's interface system system that is shown by monitor 104 provides " in real time " image of work package (that is, system configuration).By the real-time configuration of imitation work package, during the setting up of automated programming system 100, monitor 104 helps operators can see (visualize) machine operation, shortens operator's learning time and the mistake of getting rid of the operator.In addition, the real-time imaging on the monitor 104 is owing to be the yield-power that presents the work package exactly thereby can increase the operator.
This user's interface system not only shows the real-time imaging of work package, and the information of programmed settings and state is provided.Generally speaking, user's interface system of the present invention comprises the classification of following control programming system: workpiece selection, programming, device and hardware detection and workpiece feedback statistics (statistical job feedback).The control system of these classification is via super many functions, and for example work status inquiry, workpiece are controlled (job control), Workpiece tool, socket use, workpiece selection, socket mapping (receptacle map) and measured socket (measure receptacle).These function series provide practicable user's interface to the automated programming system 100 that does not need literal to present, and therefore allow this user's interface to can be applicable to the whole world.
In addition, this user's interface system can be disposed for operated from a distance and remote diagnosis access.
In addition, this user's interface system comprises automatic socket mapping feature (automaticreceptacle-mapping feature), and it is this robotics system 200 of activation.This automatic socket mapping feature system strengthens by smart interface system, and this smart interface system system is relatively about setting up the information of the intelligent modules (below further description is arranged) of interface with automated programming system 100.For example, but the physical configuration of this smart interface system sensing module and position, for example type of module that just is being used and position thereof.
Generally speaking, this automatic socket mapping feature will be measured the physical characteristics and how much of socket automatically, for example the skew and the spacing of the skew of ranks number, row and spacing and row.For the center of each socket (pocket) in each socket (that is, the position of each device), information (that is X, Y, Z and θ direction perhaps sometimes have only X, Y direction) relevant with its correct coordinates that provide are provided automatically for these.
This automatic socket mapping feature system uses based on the optical means of state variation (for example, reflectivity) and is designed to calculate the algorithm of position, geometry and the physical characteristics of socket especially.The design of this mapping feature makes the manually physical characteristics and how much of input socket of operator, and this can save operator's time and prevent operator's input error.
In addition, this automated programming system 100 is the module that has been configured to accept intelligent design.These intelligent design modules are configured to set up interface with automated programming system 100, wherein this automated programming system 100 can pick out module information immediately, for example identification of module (that is, type of module, modules configured and module how much) and the position of module in system or feed appliance stand (feeder bank).In Fig. 3, these intelligent design modules will be described in more detail.
Referring now to Fig. 3, the specific embodiment of Fig. 3 system according to the present invention, the isometric view of demonstration intelligent modules 300.Although Fig. 3 is described as intelligent programming module to intelligent modules 300, this intelligent modules 300 still can comprise module, for example intelligent load module, intelligent output module, intelligent test module and/or intelligent mini Knockdown block.But, intelligent modules 300 is not subject to above presenting and example, and intelligent modules 300 can comprise any module that can set up interface with automated programming system 100 (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
Generally speaking, the present invention includes the module of intelligent design, and these module cordings have the performance of composite-joint 302, handle 304 (being used for conveniently transporting), hot plug performance (hot swappingcapacity), the power of rationing the power supply circuit (limited power circuitry) and " can keep flat (sit-flat) ".Composite-joint 302 allows the modular design of " plug and play ", and wherein this automated programming system 100 lies in module automatic this module of identification of energy when being connected with smart interface system.Composite-joint 302 can comprise data line (data transmission line) 506 (Fig. 5), control transmission line (control transmission line) 504 (Fig. 5) and power transmission line (powertransmission line) 508 (Fig. 5).
As exemplary illustration, this data line 506 can be reversible line, be used for broadcast device image data, send order and receive the status information be used for programming operation.Because data line 506 can transmit great mass of data, uses high speed port (for example, Ethernet (Ethernet) is online) as the data port usually.Any module of transmission great mass of data that can need all can be used this data line 506.This control transmission line 504 can be reversible line, and for example controller local area network (CAN) bus is used for transmission command to module with from the module transmission state.This power transmission line 508 is that transferring electric power is given each module.The electric power of supplying with each modules via power transmission line 508 can be electricity, but in principle, can be machinery, pneumatic, waterpower, magnetic force, light and/or chemistry.
More particularly, such as this composite-joint 302 can be transmitted the information of whether having loaded onto module about the operator, for example load module 108 (Fig. 1), output module 110 (Fig. 1) or programming module 112 (Fig. 1).In addition, such as this composite-joint 302 allows transmission information, and for example identification of module (that is, type of module, modules configured and module how much), module are in intrasystem position and about the state/error situation of module.In addition, such as, but this composite-joint 302 also transmission command information and status information to module with transmit these information from module, for example the state of actuator 206, actuator 206 are opened or shut, and whether loaded onto waste vessel 210, whether have loaded onto the type of socket and the programming socket (programming receptacle) loaded onto of decision.
Particularly, be designed to intelligent module and can do hot plug.Meant by hot plug, hot-swappable and/or hot plug and can extract module when automated programming system 100 operations, and can insert another module and need not turn off automated programming system 100 earlier.By the information of keeping block configuration and can with the ability of the information communication that respectively is designed to intelligent modules the inside, avoid reconfiguring that automated programming system 100 had not only been taken time but also the method for costliness.
In addition, can not need be designed to internal power, make the weight and the cost minimization of these modules being designed to intelligent module; But, they's design still can have the internal power circuit in case of necessity.In addition, each module is designed to " can keep flat " and stores easily.
More particularly, this intelligent modules 300 (that is, be described as intelligent programming module) comprises above-mentioned feature and also comprises following feature: adjust automatically with limit power system (auto-adjustingforce limit system), programming position (programming site) 306 and socket adapters 204.For example, this intelligent modules 300 can comprise automatic adjustment limit power system, and this system of system allows these actuators 206 to produce very big strength values (force value), opens these socket adapters 204 needed strength but only apply.Should automatically adjust and prevent to make a mess of these socket adapters 204, and the result, can prolong the serviceable life of breakout box with the system help of limit power.
This intelligent modules 300 also is described as each module and has two programming positions 306; But, this intelligent modules 300, by the requirement of the design parameter in the automated programming system 100 for each module, each module can comprise one or more these programming positions 306.Around these programming positions 306 is these actuators 206.In addition, this intelligent modules 300 is to be described as each programming position 306 4 socket adapters 204 are all arranged; But, by the requirement of the design parameter in the automated programming system 100, these programming positions 306 can comprise one or more socket adapters 204.In addition, waste vessel 210 can be contained on the side of intelligent modules 300, feeds back to the operator so that clear sight to be provided, and about that programming position 306 maximum failure percentage is arranged.This observational measurement notifying operation person is about one of in programming position 306 or the socket adapters 204 possible breakdown whether.
This intelligent modules 300 also can comprise module controller 500 (Fig. 5), and module controller 500 each modules of permission can setting according to the purpose in programming, configuration and the identification.This module controller 500 and function thereof can be integrated into and be the part by the Touch Screen user interface system of monitor 104 demonstrations.
Referring now to Fig. 4, Fig. 4 is the specific embodiment according to the present invention, shows the process flow diagram of the automated programming system 400 that is used for manufacturing automation disposal system 100.This automated programming system 400 comprises: in square 402, provide the intelligent modules with the composite-joint that is used to the information of transmitting; And, in square 404, dispose this intelligent modules in this automated programming system to be used for automatic identification.
Referring now to Fig. 5, Fig. 5 is the specific embodiment according to the present invention, shows the calcspar of intelligent modules 300.This intelligent modules 300 comprises module controller 500, its cording has control port 502, control transmission line 504, data line 506, power transmission line 508, Internet Service Provider (internet service provider, ISP) interface 510, function selector 512, guide rail recognizer (track ID) 514, configuration port 516, function port 518, input/output interface 520, actuator motor and logical drive (actuator motor and logic driver) 522, input regulator (input conditioner) 524 and output controller 526.By the privately owned data input/output software of common protocol (common protocol proprietary DATA I/Osoftware) with the operation of message system (prioritized messaging system) the may command module controller 500 of priority processing is arranged, this software can use broadcasting (many master controls person) method.
Should be appreciated that the example of various ports, input and the output of following intelligent modules 300 all only has limited for illustrative purposes and should not being interpreted into.
Generally speaking, the module controller 500 of intelligent modules 300 is to be responsible for transmission command between automated programming system 100 and intelligent modules 300.For example, module controller 500 can be responsible for decipher is given intelligent modules 300 by robotics system 200 (Fig. 2) order.Give the order of intelligent modules 300 in processing after, this module controller 500 judges whether these orders prepare to this intelligent modules 300, and what action decision should take.
The control port 502 of module controller 500 (for example, CAN port) is to accept and transmission command by control transmission line 504 (for example, two-way CAN bus).As exemplary illustration, order can including (but not limited to): the type of module that in system, presents, module in intrasystem position, whether the slot of programming module 112 (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) is opened and whether tray or socket are arranged.
This intelligent modules 300 also comprises data line 506 and power transmission line 508.This data line 506 is sent data to intelligent modules 300 and the passive reversible line that receives data from intelligent modules 300 for being used to.Power transmission line 508 is used for electrical power distribution and gives the various assemblies of intelligent modules 300.Control transmission line 504, data line 506 and power transmission line 508 can be called as external transmission lines usually.
This intelligent modules 300 also can comprise internal transmission line, and it is used in the module.For illustrative purposes, internal transmission line can comprise ISP interface 510, function selector 512 and guide rail recognizer 514.Configuration port 516 is from ISP interface 510 reception information.Such as ISP interface 510 allows the programming of the firmware changed and/or initialization module controller 500 in the module controller 500.Function port 518 is from function selector 512 reception information.Such as function selector 512 is used for decision module controller 500 and can how moves (for example, as tray module or programmable device module (programmer module)).
This input/output interface 520 is from guide rail recognizer 514 reception information.Such as these guide rail recognizer 514 usefulness decide that guide rail position insert module in the automated programming system 100 (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).Therefore, the difference between guide rail recognizer 514 help module is because the module that only is positioned at the correct guide rail position of ordering appointment just has response.
This input/output interface 520 also can provide signal to actuator motor and logical drive 522.For example, actuator motor and logical drive 522 can drive these actuators 206 (Fig. 2) via DC current.In addition, by input regulator 524 or output controller 526, this input/output interface 520 can provide various different signals to various sensors and/or actuator and receive various different signals from various sensors and/or actuator.
Particularly, this module controller 500 can be designed to for each intelligent modules 300 that is placed in the automated programming system 100 all the same.Therefore, then via function selector 512, can determine/programme the function of each module.For example, the tray module identified is arranged and have the programmable device module identified to have different reactions, even the tray module is identical with the programmable device module, and both difference just have different toggle switchs to set (dip switch setting).
By the disclosure of this paper as seen, the function of the intelligent modules 300 shown in calcspar and operation thereof are conspicuous to this skill those skilled in the art.
From above-mentioned, should be appreciated that the present invention can be applicable to those and can be described as " device " or " medium ".Device and/or medium system comprise far-ranging electronics, mechanical hook-up.The programming of best mode tracing device and/or medium, its be including (but not limited to): flash memory (Flash), electrically erasable programmable ROM (read-only memory) (EEPROM), programmable logic device (PLD), imitate gate array able to programme (FPGA) and microcontroller.But, the programming that is used for following each thing is contained in the present invention: all need to test, the electronics of measurement mechanism characteristic, calibration and other programming operation, machinery, mixing, and other device or medium.For example, the device of these types and/or medium are including (but not limited to): microprocessor, integrated circuit (IC), Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), micromechanics machine, micro electronmechanical (MEM) device, micromodule (micromodule) and fluid system (fluidic system).
Therefore, find that the present invention has many aspects.Principle aspect of the present invention is this intelligent modules, and it is to allow automated programming system with identification intelligent modules automatically.For example, " plug and play " performance of each module allows transmission information, and for example identification of module (that is, type of module, modules configured and module how much) and module are in intrasystem position.
Another aspect of the present invention is the ability of hot plug intelligent modules.Hot plug allows the operator to remove intelligent modules from automated programming system, and another intelligent modules is installed, and needn't activate this system again.This feature allows gapless to integrate the mechanism that is used to remove or add intelligent modules.
In another aspect of the present invention, this automated programming system does not need extraneous air to supply with.This automated programming system system is through being designed to only need electric power, thereby can significantly increase the portability of this automated programming system.
Therefore, all valuable aspects of the present invention more are advanced to next level to the boundary of technology at least.
Therefore, find that automated programming system of the present invention possesses important but everybody's solution, performance and function aspect of not knowing yet and using so far.For example, automated programming system of the present invention is that air supply modes promotes the user to operate this automated programming system on use intelligent modules, hot plug performance and the plate.Resulting process and configuration all be directly, cost efficient, uncomplicated, highly versatile and effectively, can be by cooperating known technology to come concrete real the work, and therefore easily be suitable for stressing efficient and economic manufacturing industry.
Although be used for describing the present invention in conjunction with specific optimal mode, should be appreciated that based on aforementioned description, this skill person that is familiar with can understand still have manyly substitute, modification and variant.Therefore, this invention is intended to contain substituting in the category that all these classes fall into additional claim, modification and variant.All contents of so far in this paper and accompanying drawing, mentioning all with the explanation mode and not the restrictive meaning of tool explain.
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1, a kind of automated programming system (100) comprising:
Intelligent modules (300) with the composite-joint (302) that is used to the information of transmitting is provided;
And
Dispose this intelligent modules (300) in this automated programming system (100) to be used for automatic identification.
2, the system as claimed in claim 1 more comprises:
This intelligent modules of activation (300) is to be used for hot plug.
3, the system as claimed in claim 1 more comprises:
For this automated programming system (100) provides clever interface.
4, the system as claimed in claim 1 more comprises:
Dispose this automated programming system (100) with identification type, position, configuration, state, order and the geological information relevant with this intelligent modules (300).
5, the system as claimed in claim 1 more comprises:
Dispose this automated programming system (100) to comprise desktop handler system.
6, a kind of automated programming system (100) comprising:
Intelligent modules (300) has the composite-joint (302) that is used to the information of transmitting; And
This intelligent modules (300) is configured in this automated programming system (100) to be used for automatic identification.
7, system as claimed in claim 6, wherein:
This intelligent modules (300) is enabled to be used for hot plug.
8, system as claimed in claim 6, wherein:
This automated programming system (100) comprises clever interface.
9, system as claimed in claim 6, wherein:
This automated programming system (100) comprises desktop handler system.
10, system as claimed in claim 6, wherein:
This automated programming system (100) is configured to identification type, position, configuration, state, order and the geological information relevant with this intelligent modules (300).
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