JP2007048009A - Operation support system, its database server, preparation management device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To sharply reduce the workload of a manager who prepares and updates operation instructions. <P>SOLUTION: Operation instruction data are stored in such configurations that a plurality of section data and their execution sequence are associated with each flow data in an operation instruction data storage part 11 of a DB server 10. The section data are obtained by summarizing a plurality of operation steps. A preparation management device 20 of operation instruction data performs access to a DB server, and prepares and updates the flow data and section data or the like. For example, each flow data can be compiled by section data units by a flow data/section data associating part 23. One section data can be associated with a plurality of flow data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a work support system that supports a worker by sequentially displaying work instructions on the worker's terminal.

  In general, when instructing work to be performed at the production site, an engineer creates work instruction data specifying the work contents, prints this work instruction data on paper, and uses this work instruction (paper). Distribute to each worker at the production site. Each worker was performing work such as product assembly while referring to the work instructions.

  On the other hand, in recent years, by using PC technology, DB (database) technology, and network technology, it has been arranged in a local network such as a LAN and a server device storing electronic data of work instructions and each work place. A technique has been proposed in which client devices are connected and each client device acquires and displays electronic data of a work instruction sheet from a server device. For example, techniques described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 have been proposed.

  Patent Document 1 captures a work instruction file consisting of a plurality of pages created for each work item on a production line for each product in a PDF format and a work instruction file via a network. A work guidance display system comprising a client device for displaying in (1) is disclosed. In Patent Document 1, work instructions are displayed not only with characters but also with images.

The invention of Patent Document 2 provides an instruction book creation device that can easily generate work instruction information. The invention of Patent Document 2 stores an instruction template for specifying a display layout of an instruction in HTML format, stores information on parts, and creates an instruction as work instruction information using the stored information. On the condition of approval, the created instructions are distributed to work support terminals connected to the network.
JP 2001-265420 A JP 2002-259500 A

  In the above-mentioned patent document 1, since work instruction data is created in PDF format, a work consisting of a large number of work items is created by creating one page for each work item as shown in FIG. Each page is sequentially displayed (26 pages in this case). As described above, since the work instruction pages of a large number of work items are simply listed in the PDF file, for those who create / update work instruction data (such as managers) Creation / update work was time-consuming. For example, the work items are often used in a plurality of work instructions. For example, there are five work instructions A to E, and there is a work item p. For example, the work item p is the fifth work item in the work instruction A, the 23rd work item in the work instruction C, It may be the 56th work item in the work instruction sheet D, and so on. For example, when the work item p needs to be updated (partially modified) at a certain time, the administrator searches for the work instruction page of the work item p for each of the work instructions A, C, and D, Each of them had to be corrected, which was very time consuming.

  On the other hand, in Patent Document 2, although the work instruction data maintenance management environment has been improved, there is a problem in the speed and accuracy at the time of batch correction of work instruction data, as in Patent Document 1.

  In addition, production methods such as single production, line production, and lot production may be applied as needed depending on the situation at the current work site, so that work instructions can be displayed according to these various production methods. However, the above-mentioned Patent Documents 1 and 2 cannot cope with anything.

  The problem of the present invention is that it can greatly reduce the workload of the administrator who creates / updates the work instruction data, or the work instructions according to various production methods such as single production, line production, lot production, etc. It is to provide a work support system capable of displaying, its database server, creation management device, program and the like.

  The work support system according to the present invention is a system in which a database server and a creation management apparatus are connected to a network, and the database server has an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process. Section data storage means for storing section data, and flow data storage means for storing a plurality of section data and flow data defining an execution order of the section data for each manufacturing operation, and the creation management device Includes a work instruction data creating means for editing the flow data in units of the section data with reference to the section data storage means and the flow data storage means.

  In the work support system, for example, the work instruction data creating means arbitrarily designates flow data, displays section data relating to the designated flow data and displays a list of other section data, and is designated. Display the flow / section association screen where you can delete the section data related to the flow data, change the execution order, or add the specified section data from the other section data listed. Make edits.

  In the work support system, for example, a worker support device is further connected to the network, and the worker support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially sends the work instruction data. The flow data includes state data indicating whether the flow has been released or being edited and data indicating availability, and the work instruction data creation means, when updating any of the flow data, The flow data is copied to create an updated version of the flow data template, the updated version of the flow data is usable, the status data is being edited, and updated using the updated version of the flow data template By creating the flow data of the version, and making the predetermined input after the creation is completed, the state data has been released and the old version Flow data was unavailable, the operator assisting apparatus and acquire the released flow data as the corresponding data in usable.

  In the work support system, for example, a worker support device is further connected to the network, and the worker support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially sends the work instruction data. The section data includes update presence / absence data indicating whether or not the work instruction data has changed for each work procedure, and the work instruction data creating means edits any of the section data. The update presence / absence data related to the changed work instruction data is updated, and the worker support device uses the update presence / absence data when displaying each work instruction data. Displays whether or not the work instruction data has been updated.

  In the work support system, for example, a worker support device is further connected to the network, and the worker support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially sends the work instruction data. The section data includes a flag indicating whether or not to repeatedly display all work instruction data related to the section data, and the work instruction data creation means sets ON / OFF of the flag. The worker support device refers to the flag information, and for the section data in which the flag is ON, the display of all work instruction data related to the section data is set as one set, and is repeatedly displayed for a plurality of designated sets. Execute.

  In the work support system, for example, a worker support device is further connected to the network, and the worker support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially sends the work instruction data. And the section data includes a flag indicating whether or not the display is interrupted, the work instruction data creating means sets ON / OFF of the flag, and the worker support device sets the flag to ON. With respect to certain section data, if the display of all work instruction data related to the section data is executed, the next section data is displayed without being displayed, and when the predetermined restart condition is satisfied, the next section data is displayed. Execute.

  In the work support system, for example, a worker support device is further connected to the network, and the worker support device acquires corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means, and stores each work instruction data. Display of the used work instruction screen is sequentially executed, and the work instruction data includes data requesting arbitrary data input, and the work instruction screen includes an input area corresponding to the request.

  The database server of the present invention is a database server in a system in which a database server and a creation management device are connected to a network. Each section data having an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process. And section data storage means for storing the plurality of section data and flow data storage means for defining the execution order of the section data for each manufacturing operation.

  The creation management device of the present invention is the creation management device in a system in which a database server and a creation management device are connected to a network, each having an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process. The database server having a database for storing section data and storing a plurality of sections corresponding to each manufacturing operation and flow data defining the execution order of the sections is accessed via the network. And a work instruction data creating means for editing the flow data in units of sections with reference to the data stored in the database.

  According to the work support system, the database server, the creation management device, the program, and the like of the present invention, the work burden on the administrator who creates and updates work instruction data can be greatly reduced. Alternatively, it is possible to display work instructions according to various production methods such as single production, line production, and lot production.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the entire work support system according to the present embodiment.
In the illustrated work support system 1, a database (DB) server 10, a plurality of worker support apparatuses 2, and a work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 are connected to a network 3, and data can be transmitted / received to / from each other. Yes. The database (DB) server 10 may have the function of the work instruction data creation management device 20.

  The DB server 10 includes a work instruction data storage unit 11 and a work instruction data file storage unit 12. The work instruction data storage unit 11 holds work instruction data and management information thereof based on a certain regularity. As will be described in detail later, this regularity is defined by each flow, a plurality of sections constituting the flow, and the execution order of each section, as shown in a schematic image on the figure. . Furthermore, as will be described later, the management information of each section and the execution order of each step (work process) constituting each section are defined. The work instruction data is stored in association with each step (work process).

  The flow shows one large work as a whole, and corresponds to a flow of a series of work processes from the start of assembly of one product to completion, for example. This flow (whole work) is roughly divided into a plurality of sections. It can be said that each flow is composed of a large number of fine work steps, and a section is a collection of a plurality of continuous work steps among the many work steps. Alternatively, another definition is to define a collection of multiple processes and operations, such as production products and unit parts, as flow data, oversee the production activities of the products and unit parts, etc. Define as data.

  Each section data is assigned a unique identification code (section ID, which will be described later), and for each flow data, the section constituting its own flow and its execution order are determined using the section ID. is described. Specific examples of various tables stored in the work instruction data storage unit 11 are shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and will be described later. Each flow data is also assigned a unique identification code (a flow ID described later).

  In the work instruction data file storage unit 12, various electronic data files (data files such as drawings, still images, and moving pictures) for displaying the work instruction contents in each work step (work process) on each worker support device 2. Is remembered. These various data files are held based on a certain rule. The certain rule is that various electronic data files corresponding to each section are stored together in one folder, and this folder name is used as the section ID of the section, which will be described in detail later.

  The worker support apparatus 2 and the work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 are realized by a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer, for example, and can access the DB server 10 via the network 3 to use the work instruction data and the like. It has become. However, the worker support device 2 has a function of reading out and displaying work instruction data and the like, but cannot change or edit the work instruction data and the like. On the other hand, the work instruction data creation management device 20 also has a function of editing work instruction data and the like (and of course a display function). These functions are realized by a CPU or the like executing a predetermined application program stored in advance.

  The work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 includes a work instruction data creation unit 21 as a function related to the editing or the like. The work instruction data creation unit 21 has various functions such as a flow data / section data creation unit 22, a flow data / section data association unit 23, a section data editing unit 24, a work instruction data release unit 25, and a work instruction data copy unit 26. It is to provide. Although not shown in particular, it is a mechanism that allows transition between the above-mentioned units by selecting an execution function from a menu on the screen.

  Various functions of the work instruction data creation unit 21 will be described in detail later. As a basic flow, when the DB server 10 is accessed, an administrator (a user who has the authority to use the creation management device 20, The person who creates / edits / manages the work instruction data (identified by inputting the ID and password) selects a desired flow, and the management information and work instruction data relating to the selected flow are obtained from the work instruction data storage unit 11. It is acquired and stored in the memory of the local environment (the memory provided in the creation management device 20). Similarly, the corresponding electronic data file is acquired from the work instruction data file storage unit 12 and stored in the memory of the local environment. Then, the work instruction data, management information, electronic data file, etc. are edited by the administrator, and the result is transmitted to the DB server 10, so that the work instruction data storage unit 11 and the work instruction data file storage unit 12 Update the contents. Of course, new work instruction data, management information, and an electronic data file may be created by the administrator and newly registered in the work instruction data storage unit 11 and the work instruction data file storage unit 12. These basic functions will not be described step by step in the following description.

  Note that the work instruction data stored in the work instruction data storage unit 11 is texts displayed on the work instruction screen, file names of files such as drawings and images, and the like. An instruction data file storage unit 12. Therefore, these may be collectively referred to as work instruction data. Further, in the figure, only one work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 is shown, but a plurality of work instruction data creation management apparatuses 20 may be provided.

FIG. 2 shows a specific example of the association between the flow data and the section data.
In the example shown in the figure, two types of flows are shown. One flow relates to the A product assembling operation, and the other flow relates to the B product assembling operation.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the A product assembly work is a work of assembling the A product by sequentially executing each work (section) of XX work → △ ○ work → ■ △ work → △ □ work. . The B product assembling work is a work for assembling the B product by sequentially executing the x □ work → ■ △ work → xxx work. Here, the ■ Δ work is used for assembling both the A product and the B product. Therefore, for example, if the above sections were created when the flow of the A product assembly work was first created, then the section data of the work can be diverted when creating the flow of the B product assembly work. , Can reduce the work of creating.

  As described above, a unique ID is assigned to each flow and each section, and an ID is assigned to each flow as shown in FIG. In each flow data, sections to be executed and their order are defined using a section ID.

  In the conventional technology described above, there is no technology corresponding to the definition of the relationship between the flow and the section as shown in FIG. In this method, work instruction data can be managed and edited in section units, so that work efficiency such as correction and version upgrade is improved.

3 to 5 show an example of the flow data and section data.
FIGS. 3A and 3B show examples of flow data. FIG. 3A shows a flow data management table (main), and FIG. 3B shows a flow data management table (sub). That is, the flow data is composed of main and sub tables (and linked by the flow ID).

  The flow data management table (main) 30 shown in FIG. 3A includes data fields of a flow name 31, a flow ID 32, a creator 33, a creation date 34, a version number 35, a state 36, and a use 37.

The flow name 31 is a field that holds the name of the flow data.
The flow ID 32 is a field that holds a flow ID that is a unique code for identifying each flow data described above. The flow ID is automatically determined when a manager creates a new flow or updates an existing flow, as will be described later. When an update or the like is performed as in the A product assembly of the illustrated example, a flow ID different from that of the first version is given to the second version (the flow names are the same).

The creator 33 is a field that holds the name of the administrator who created the flow data.
The creation date 34 is a field that holds the date on which the flow data was created.
The version number 35 is a field that holds the version number of the flow data, that is, the number of updates.

The state 36 is a field that holds the state of the flow data. “Release” means that the operation is possible, and “Editing” means that the content is being edited.
Use 37 is a field that holds whether or not the flow data can be used. “Use” means operation and editing, and “not use” means operation and editing impossible. As will be described later, when an updated version of a flow data is newly created, the old version remains “Used” while editing the updated version, but “Edited” is released when editing is completed. Do not do ".

The flow data management table (sub) 40 shown in FIG. 3B includes fields of a flow ID 41, an execution order 42, and a section ID 43.
The flow ID 41 is a field that holds the flow ID.

  The execution order 42 is a field that holds the execution order of section data (section data to which the section ID 43 is assigned) that is associated with the flow ID 41.

The section ID 43 is a field that holds a section ID of section data associated with the flow with the flow ID 41.
In the illustrated example, for example, the section data associated with the flow with flow ID = FLOW00101 is three section data whose section IDs are 56005, 55001, and 45002, and each section data is in the order of 56005 → 55001 → 45002. Will be executed.

4 and 5 show an example of section data. FIG. 4 shows a main table, and FIG. 5 shows a sub table.
The section data management table (main) 50 shown in FIG. 4 includes fields of a section name 51, a section ID 52, a separator 53, a lot production 54, a creator 55, and a creation date 56. Table 40 and table 50 are linked by section ID.

The section name 51 is a field that holds the name of the section data. This is a name arbitrarily input by the administrator on the screen 300 of FIG.
The section ID 52 is a field that holds the section ID of the section data. The section ID is automatically assigned when creation of new section data is instructed on the screen 300 of FIG.

  In the delimiter 53, “None” means section data continuous execution, and “Yes” means execution in section data units. In other words, “none” designates that, when display about the section data is executed as usual, the display shifts to display of the next section data. “Present” designates that if the display related to the section data is executed, the display is interrupted without moving to the next section data. The restart condition may be arbitrarily determined, but this basically corresponds to the case where the work of one flow is shared by a plurality of workers. Or the like may be used as the restart condition.

  The lot production 54 is a field for holding data indicating whether or not display corresponding to lot production is performed. “Yes” means that section data is repeatedly displayed (corresponding to lot production). “No” means that section data is not repeatedly displayed (as usual).

  When the work support data is displayed later on the worker support device 2, the work instruction screen of the section in which the lot production 54 is “Yes” is repeatedly displayed according to the number of production plans, and the separator 53 is “Yes”. The displayed section is in a suspended state without executing the next section after displaying the work instruction screen for that section. As described above, this corresponds to the case where the worker is switched after the work of the section is completed.

The creator 55 is a field that holds the name of the administrator who created the section data.
The creation date 56 is a field that holds the date on which the section data was created.

  The section data management table (sub) 60 shown in FIG. 5 includes a section ID 61, a step number 62, a step name 63, a display level 64, a work description 65, a work instruction diagram 66, a voice instruction 67, used parts / materials 68, It consists of the fields of the number of used items 69, the jig / tool used 70, the link file 71, the moving image file 72, the worker motion setting 73, the message 74 to the worker, the upper limit value 75, the lower limit value 76, and the update presence / absence 77 field. . Table 50 and table 60 are linked by section ID.

  Here, the section data includes a plurality of steps. In the worker support apparatus 2, display is performed in units of steps (one page is displayed for one step). That is, when displaying the work instruction content of arbitrary section data, first, the work instruction screen is displayed using the display data of the first step from a plurality of steps associated with this section data, and the worker When the operation of this step is completed with reference to this display, for example, by operating the “next step” button (not shown), the display is displayed using the display data of the next step and the next work instruction screen is displayed. Will do. The execution order of each step is stored in Step No. 62. The display of each step is performed by using character information and file names stored in the step name 63, the work description 65 to the message 74 to the worker, and the like. As described above, this file is stored in the work instruction data file storage unit 12. Thus, the section data management table (sub) 60 is a table that stores the execution order of each step in each section data and work instruction data (its file name).

The section ID 61 is a field that holds a section ID of each section data.
Step No. 62 is a field that holds the execution order of each step in the section data of section ID 61.

The step name 63 is a field that holds the name of each step.
The display level 64 is a field that holds the display level of each step.
The work description 65 is a field that holds a work description for each step.

  The work instruction diagram 66 is a field for holding the work instruction diagram file name of each step. The work instruction diagram file can be used as a single file by using a file such as PowerPoint or Visio (Microsoft) that can handle picture data in addition to an image file (JPEG, etc.). It may be summarized.

  The voice instruction 67 is a field that holds the voice file name of each step. This sound file is a sound file for making a sound when the work of the step is executed on the work instruction screen displayed on the worker support apparatus 2.

The used part / second material 68 is a field for holding a used part / second material code of each step.
The used number 69 is a field for holding the number of used parts / second materials.

The use jig / tool 70 is a field for holding the code of the use jig / tool at each step.
The link file name 71 is a field that holds the link file name.

The moving image file 72 is a field that holds a moving image file name.
The worker action setting 73 is a field for holding the worker action.
The message 74 for the worker is a field for holding an instruction message for transmitting the worker operation to the worker.

  The upper limit value 75 and the lower limit value 76 are fields for holding the upper limit value / lower limit value of the numerical value when the worker inputs an arbitrary numerical value in accordance with the message 74 to the worker. The upper limit value / lower limit value is arbitrarily determined and set by an administrator or the like.

The update presence / absence 77 is a field for holding the presence / absence of update of each step. When the work instruction content related to an arbitrary step is changed, “Yes” is stored.
By having the data structure shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 above, for example, it is possible to search for part numbers commonly used in each section using a database function and perform batch correction. It is. Alternatively, when the contents of an arbitrary step associated with an arbitrary section in FIG. 5 are updated, if all sections using the updated step are in the field situation using the updated contents, update is performed. It is also possible to perform a database search using the step names and the like of the steps, and collectively correct the contents of all the steps having the same step name to become the contents of the updated version. As a result, when the content of a step in a section is updated, other sections using the same step are automatically corrected, so that the trouble of correction work can be reduced.

The data structures shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 are referred to as information managed parametrically (stored with a certain regularity).
If any section is changed (change the order of steps in the section, add a new step, delete a step, etc.), even if multiple flows use this section in common, the section as described above Since it is managed by ID, if any section ID of a flow is changed to the section ID of the updated section, the section ID before update is used for other flow data using the same section. By searching, all the relevant items need only be changed to the updated section IDs, and all the relevant flow data are automatically changed, so the workload of the administrator can be reduced. Note that this assumes that when updating section data, an updated version of section data is newly created and a new section ID is assigned, but part of the existing section data is changed (therefore, If the configuration is such that the section ID does not change), it is naturally not necessary to correct the flow data.

The function for causing the administrator to create, edit, and update the flow data and section data will be described below with reference to screen examples.
FIG. 6 shows an example of a flow data / section data copy screen 100 displayed on the display of the work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 by the work instruction data copy unit 26.

  On the illustrated copy screen 100, a list display 101, a selection button 102, a copy target flow name 103, a copy execution button 104, a copy target section name 105, and a copy execution button 106 are displayed.

  The list display 101 displays a list of all the flow data and section data names stored in the work instruction data storage unit 11. This is because all the flow names 31 and section names 51 are acquired from the tables 30 and 50 (however, in the case of flow data, only the data whose status 36 is “released” is acquired. The same applies to the list display on the screen). In the illustrated example, the flow name of the flow data is displayed for each flow data, and the section name of each section data associated with the flow data is displayed.

  When the administrator selects a desired flow name or section name on the display area of the list display 101 by operating a mouse, a keyboard, etc., and operates the selection button 102, the flow data is selected and copied. The selected flow name is displayed in the target flow name 103, and when the section is selected, the selected section name is displayed in the copy target section name 105.

  When selecting the flow data, the administrator operates the copy execution button 104 after confirming the display of the copy target flow name 103. As a result, a copy of the selected flow data (both main and sub) is created, and a new flow name and flow ID are assigned to this copy. By default, the new flow name is obtained by adding “copy˜” to the copy source flow name (copy˜ + original name). The new flow name is additionally displayed in the display area of the list display 101, and the administrator can change the name on the list display 101.

  Thereafter, the administrator performs an editing operation on the flow data of the new flow name. This makes it possible to create new flow data, especially by changing only part of the copy source flow data (changing part of the associated section data, or adding or deleting section data to create new flow data ) Can greatly reduce the work of creating new flow data. This copy function can be used not only when creating new flow data but also when creating an updated version of existing flow data. In this case, as described above, the copy to + original name is displayed on the list display 101, but the original name is stored in the flow name in the copy, and the version number 35 is stored as the original version number + 1. . Although not shown on the screen 100, a button for designating whether to create a new version or an updated version is also displayed.

  When a section is selected, it is the same as in the case of newly creating the flow data (however, the corresponding electronic data file group in the work instruction data file storage unit 12 is also transferred to a folder (new section folder) described later. When the administrator selects a section, the administrator confirms the display of the section name 105 to be copied and operates the copy execution button 106 to change the section data of the selected section. A copy is created, and a new section name and section ID are assigned to this copy. The administrator can create new section data without any hassle by changing some of the steps in this section. .

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a flow data / section data association screen 200 displayed on the display of the work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 by the flow data / section data association unit 23.

  The illustrated association screen 200 includes a list display 201, a selection button 202, an association flow name 203, a section editing area 204, an UP button 205, a DOWN button 206, a DEL button 207, and a “save in editing” button 208. Is displayed.

The list display 201 displays a list of all the flow data and section data names stored in the work instruction data storage unit 11.
When the administrator selects desired flow data on the list display 201 and operates the selection button 202, the flow name of the selected flow data is displayed in the associated flow name 203 and the selected flow data. The section names of all the section data associated with are displayed in the section edit area 204. The section names are displayed in the order of the execution order 42 of the table 40. The administrator can change the execution order 42 by operating the UP button 205 and the DOWN button 208. Further, a desired section can be deleted by operating the DEL button 207. Alternatively, when the administrator selects an arbitrary section name on the list display 201 and operates the selection button 202, the selected section name is added to the section editing area 204 (this is added at the end of the list). ). When editing is performed in this way (or when it is desired to interrupt the editing), the edited contents in the section editing area 204 are saved by operating the “save in editing” button 208. If there is no section data to be diverted on the list display 201, new section data is created on a section data editing screen described later.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a new flow / section creation screen 300 displayed on the display of the work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 by the flow data / section data creation unit 22.

On the illustrated new creation screen 300, a flow name input area 301, a data creation button 302, a section name input area 303, and a data creation button 304 are displayed.
When the administrator wants to create new flow data, he / she inputs a desired flow name in the flow name input area 301 and operates the data creation button 302. As a result, a new record is created in the table 30. Thereafter, the screen is switched to the screen 200, and when the section data associated with the new flow data is edited by the administrator, a new record is created in the table 40 based on the edited content.

  In the newly created record in the table 30, the flow name input in the flow name input area 301 is stored in the flow name 31, and the newly assigned flow ID is stored in the flow ID 32. The manager 33 stores the name of the manager, and the current date is stored in the creation date 34. The version number 35 is 1, the state 36 is “editing”, and the use 37 is “used”.

  However, if a record having the same flow name 31 as the flow name input in the flow name input area 301 already exists, it is determined that an updated version is created, and the version number 35 indicates the version of the existing record. A value obtained by adding +1 to the value of Equation 35 is stored (the same as above except for this point). However, since the updated version is normally created based on the copy of the screen 100 in FIG. 6, there is a possibility of an input error. Therefore, a message asking whether the updated version can be created is displayed, and YES / NO may be input, and if NO, the flow name may be input again.

  On the other hand, when the administrator wants to create new section data, he / she inputs a desired section name in the section name input area 303 and operates the data creation button 304. As a result, a new record is created in the table 50.

  The section data is basically the same as in the case of newly creating the flow data, the section name input is stored in the section name 51, and the newly assigned section ID is stored in the section ID 52. In addition, data is also stored in the creator 55 and the creation date 56. In the break 53 and the lot production 54, data arbitrarily set by the administrator is stored.

  9 to 13 show examples of various screens displayed on the display of the work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 by the section data editing unit 24. FIG. The section data editing operation by the section data editing unit 24 is performed when creating new section data based on the copy created on the screen 100, creating new section data created on the screen 300, or existing sections. This is done when you want to change some data.

  When the administrator designates section data editing on a selection screen (not shown), the section data editing unit 24 first displays a section selection screen 400 shown in FIG. Since the names of all the section data stored in the work instruction data storage unit 11 are displayed in a list on the section list display / selection area 401 in the screen 400, the administrator selects a desired section name. When the selection button 402 is operated, an editing screen 500 for the selected section data is displayed.

  In the example of the section data editing screen 500 shown in FIG. 10, the section name of the selected section data is displayed in the section name display area 501. In the link file 502 and the moving image file 507, the file names stored in the link file 71 and the moving image file 72 of the selected section data are displayed, respectively, and the administrator renames, deletes, adds, and the like. Then, by operating the file designation buttons 503 and 508, the file attached to the section data can be changed, deleted, added or the like. Alternatively, the file can be released from the attached state by the file release buttons 504 and 509, or the file can be opened by the preview buttons 505 and 510.

  When the administrator checks the delimiter 506 and the lot production 511, the delimiter 53 and the lot production 54 of the section data to be edited in the table 50 become “Yes” and “Yes”. , “None”, “None”.

  In the step operation area 518, information on each step in the selected section is read from the table 60 and displayed. In the illustrated example, step No. 519, step name 520, display level 521, and update presence / absence 522 of each step are displayed, and step No. 62, step name 63, display level 64, and update presence / absence of table 60 are respectively displayed. The data of 77 fields are displayed. The administrator selects a desired step directly on the step operation area 518 or by operating the buttons 512, 513, 516, and 517, and then selects “setting: 1”, “setting: 2”, “setting: By designating any of “3”, one of the editing screens 600, 700, and 800 (shown in FIGS. 11 to 13) for the selected step is displayed. If the contents of the selected step are changed by editing on these editing screens, a check indicating that there is a change is entered in the update presence / absence 522, and then the save button 523 is operated. The changed contents are stored in the table 60 and “present” is stored in the update presence / absence 77.

  Although not shown, it is also possible to change the order of steps displayed in the step operation area 518 and to perform an operation of deleting or adding steps. Of course, an operation for changing the step name 520 and the display level 521 is also possible.

When “setting: 1” is designated, an edit screen 600 shown in FIG. 11 is displayed.
In the illustrated edit screen 600, the contents of the work description 65, the used parts / material 68, the used number 69, and the used jig / tool 70 of the table 60 can be edited. Each editing area of the second material 603 and the used jig / tool 604 is displayed. The administrator inputs desired data on each of these editing areas.

When “setting: 2” is designated, an edit screen 700 shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.
In the illustrated editing screen 700, the files of the work instruction diagram 66 and the voice instruction 67 in the table 60 can be changed, canceled, and the like. The work instruction diagram 702 displays the contents of the file of the work instruction diagram 66, and the displayed contents can be changed. In the voice instruction 705, if there is a file in the voice instruction 67, a ♪ mark is displayed. If the administrator wants to release an existing file, he / she operates file cancellations 704 and 707, and if he / she wants to use another file, he / she only needs to operate file designations 703 and 706.

When “setting: 3” is designated, an edit screen 800 shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.
On the illustrated editing screen 800, the contents of the worker operation setting 73, the message 74 to the worker, the upper limit value 75, and the lower limit value 76 of the table 60 can be edited. Regarding the message 74 to the worker, the upper limit value 75, and the lower limit value 76, the administrator inputs desired data in each input area indicated by reference numerals 805, 806, and 807 shown in the figure. With respect to the worker action setting 73, first, a list of candidates that can be set in the selected step is displayed in the worker action setting candidate 802 shown in the figure, and the administrator selects a desired candidate from among the candidates. When the “>” button 803 is operated, the selected candidate is displayed in the worker action setting 804. If the administrator confirms this and operates the save button 523, the selected candidate is stored in the worker action setting 73 of the table 60. The same applies to other cases, and if the operator operates the save button 523 after inputting desired data, the contents of the table 60 are updated with the input data.

FIG. 14 shows an example of a release screen displayed on the display of the work instruction data creation management apparatus 20 by the work instruction data release unit 25.
The release screen 900 is displayed, for example, when the administrator determines that the release may be performed after completing the editing operation and confirming the display operation.

  In the illustrated release screen 900, data of all flows stored in the table 30 is displayed. Here, the data of the flow name 31, the version number 35, the state 36, and the use 37 are displayed in the flow name 901, the version number 902, the state 903, and the use 904 as illustrated.

Further, for data in which the status 903 is “editing” and the use 904 is “used”, a release button 905 is displayed on the right side of the drawing.
When the administrator operates the release button 905 corresponding to the flow whose editing has been completed, the release state 903 of this flow becomes “released”. Further, when there is a flow of an old version of this flow, that is, a flow having the same flow name 901 and a smaller version number 902, the use 904 of this flow is changed to “not use”. For example, when the data of the second edition of the product A assembly is released, the use 904 of the first edition of the product A is set to “not use”. In this way, even if the versions are overlapped, the data that is “released” and “use” is always only one (usually, when the latest version is being edited, that one Once you have finished editing the previous or latest version, it will be the latest version).

  In the section data as well, data corresponding to the version number 35 and the state 36 in the flow data may be added to manage whether or not the release has been completed, and may be set on the release screen 900. In this case, when copying is performed on the screen 100, as in the case of the above flow, it is confirmed whether or not the update is performed, and in the case of update, the copy source version number +1 is added to the copy data version number 35. And the state 36 is being edited. Further, in this case, the flow data may be configured such that the release button is not displayed (that is, cannot be released) unless all the section data related to the flow data has been released. As described above, the new section data created by the above copy / edit processing is being edited. Therefore, it is not used for editing or the like until the editing is completed and released. Of course, it is not displayed on the worker support device 2 (before that, it is not associated with the flow data). When Released is set, the process automatically associates with the flow data (replaces the old version).

  The worker support apparatus 2 displays a work instruction screen using the tables 30 to 60 that are created and updated as necessary as described above. FIG. 15 is an example of a work instruction screen, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart of processing executed by the worker support apparatus 2 for displaying the work instruction screen.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the display process of the work instruction screen using the table 30 to the table 60 will be described.
First, when an arbitrary worker using the arbitrary worker support device 2 inputs a desired flow name in the flow name input field 1001 of the work instruction screen 1000 shown in FIG. 15 (step S11), the worker support device. 2 searches the table 30 using this flow name and extracts all records whose flow name 31 is the same as the input flow name. Among them, the state 36 is “released” and used 37 Is determined to be the flow data to be displayed, the flow ID 32 of this record is acquired (step S12), the table 40 is searched using this flow ID, All the section IDs 43 and the execution order 42 of the section data associated with the flow ID are acquired (step S13). Then, the tables 50 and 60 are searched using each acquired section ID 43, and all corresponding data / electronic data files are copied to the storage device of the worker support apparatus 2 (step S14). The corresponding data in the table 40 is also copied to the storage device of the worker support device 2.

  The worker support apparatus 2 that has copied all the data / electronic data files necessary for displaying the work instruction screen related to the designated flow name to the storage device of its own by using the above processing, As shown, the work instruction data is sequentially displayed.

  First, referring to the lot production 54 in the section data of the first section (execution order 42 = '1') related to the flow data, if it is “Yes” (Yes in step S15), The operator is prompted to input the number of lots (step S16). For this, a lot number input area not shown in the screen example of FIG. 15 may be separately displayed, or the input area 1013 may be used. If the number of lots is input, this is held and it progresses to step S17. The number of lots is an initial value “1”. Therefore, when the lot production 54 is “NO” (No at Step S15), the process proceeds to Step S17 with the number of lots = 1.

  After that, using the data obtained from the table 60 (of course, using the electronic data file whose file name is specified in the table 60), the work instruction screen is sequentially displayed for each step of the first section. The worker refers to this screen to execute the manufacturing work, displays all the steps in the first section, and completes the work (steps S18, S19, S20). Step S20, NO), the process returns to Step S17 again. At that time, the repeat count is incremented by +1. The number of repetitions is an initial value “1”.

  In this way, when “lot production” is set, the section data is repeatedly displayed for the set number of lots. On the other hand, when lot production is not performed, as described above, the number of lots is 1, so that once displayed, the process proceeds to display of the next section data.

  If the number of repetitions = the number of lots (step S20, YES), refer to the section data delimiter 53, and if “Yes” (step S21, yes), move to the next section data display. Instead, the process is interrupted (step S23). Thereafter, when another worker operates, the display is started from the work instruction data from the point of interruption (that is, the next section data). On the other hand, if the break 53 is “none” (step S21, none), it is determined whether or not there is a next section. If the section is the last section of this flow (step S22, None), this process is terminated.

  As described above, when multiple workers share a single flow work, the display is interrupted when the work shared by each worker is completed, so that each worker has completed his or her shared work. The next worker can display the work instruction data from the beginning of his / her assignment.

  If there is a next section (Yes at Step S22), the same processing as the first section is executed for the next section (Steps S24 and S16-20 are executed).

  In the above steps S17 to S19, the data and data file name of each step are acquired with reference to the copied table 60 for each step, and these data (descriptive text etc.) are displayed or the file of the data file name And opening and displaying this file, a work instruction screen 1000 shown in FIG. 15 is displayed. As for the display position and display area of each data, as in Patent Document 2, a template is created in advance and displayed according to this template. In the work instruction screen of FIG. 15, the section name 1002 and the step name 1003 display the currently displayed section, the section name of the step, and the step name.

  In each area indicated by reference numerals 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, and 1012 in FIG. 15, there are a work instruction diagram 66, a work description 65, a used part / second material 68, a used number 69, a used jig / tool 70, a work. Display using a file with a file name or data stored in the operator action setting 73 and the message 74 to the worker. In the input area 1013, the worker who sees the message displayed in the area 1012 performs input according to this message, and in the example shown in the figure, the serial number of the product currently being worked on is input. . In this way, not only the contents of the work instruction are displayed, but also the worker can input necessary data each time, and processing using the input data can be executed. For example, in the above example, for example, if it is determined that “manufacturing 100 units using parts with serial numbers 0 to 100 today at site X”, another part is not supplied by mistake. It is possible to execute a process such as confirming whether or not 100 units have been manufactured and ending work instructions.

  In addition, in the area denoted by reference numeral 1006, data indicating whether or not there is update 77 is displayed. Here, the update is “present”, and the worker can recognize that there is a change in the contents of the work explanation at this step.

  As a result, even though it was known that the work instruction for a certain work (corresponding to the flow in this example) was updated, it was not known which page in this work instruction was changed. Now it is easy to understand because it is displayed in the area 1006. Since the operator only has to work on the steps without update as long as the steps are performed as before, the operator only has to pay attention to the steps with the updates, so that work efficiency is improved and mistakes are reduced.

  When the operator operates the moving image file execution button 1004, an operation description by moving images is displayed by executing the file having the file name stored in the moving image file 72. Alternatively, when the operator operates the link file execution button 1005, the file having the file name stored in the link file 71 is executed.

Finally, FIG. 17 shows an example of the work instruction data file stored in the work instruction data file storage unit 12.
In the figure, 045, 034, etc. are folder names of the respective folders, and are the section IDs. That is, in this example, a folder is created for each section data, and the section ID is used as the folder name. In the folder, all electronic data files (the work instruction diagram, the moving image file, etc.) used for the section data are stored. At this time, a file arbitrarily determined by the work instruction data creation unit 21 from the original file name. The name is changed to be stored (such as 045 # 1.JPG in the figure). By doing so, even if a malicious user tries to access the electronic data file without using the work instruction data creation unit, it becomes difficult to access the intended electronic data file.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of each computer (the DB server 10, the worker support device 2, and the work instruction data creation management device 20) that implements the work support system 1.

  The computer 2000 in the illustrated example includes a CPU 2001, a ROM 2002, a RAM 2003, a storage unit 2004, an interface unit 2005, an operation input unit 2006, a display unit 2007, and the like, which are connected to each other via a bus 2008. Data can be exchanged with each other under the management of

A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2001 is a central processing unit that controls operation of the entire computer 2000.
The ROM 2002 is shown in the figure for the time being, but may not be provided, and is not specifically described here.

  A RAM (Random Access Memory) 2003 is used as a work memory when the CPU 2001 executes various application programs (to be described later) stored in the storage unit 2004, and is also necessary as a temporary storage area for various data. It is a memory used as a main memory used accordingly.

  The storage unit 2004 is a copy of various data shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, 4 and 5, and a part of the data, the work instruction data creation unit 21, the flow data / section data creation unit 22 described above. A storage for storing predetermined application programs for causing the CPU 2001 to execute various processing functions of the flow data / section data association unit 23, the section data editing unit 24, the work instruction data release unit 25, and the work instruction data copy unit 26. It is a device, for example, a hard disk device, or a portable recording medium such as FD (flexible disk), CD-ROM, CD-R, MO, DVD-ROM. The term “portable” as used herein means that the computer 2000 can be carried independently. In the case of the worker support apparatus 2, the storage unit 2004 stores a predetermined application program for causing the CPU 2001 to execute the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The interface unit 2005 is a communication control unit for transmitting / receiving data to / from some other external device via an arbitrary network, for example. For example, the various application programs may be downloaded from an external information processing apparatus (such as a server) via the interface unit 2005.

The operation input unit 2006 is, for example, a keyboard or a mouse.
The display unit 2007 is a display or the like.
FIG. 19 shows a recording medium storing an application program for realizing the various functions described above by the computer shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 19, the various application programs described above may be stored in a storage device 2010 (hard disk device 2011, ROM 2012, etc.) in the computer 2000, or a portable recording medium 2020 (flexible disk 2021, CD-ROM 2022, MO 2023, DVD-ROM 2024, etc.), or may be stored in a storage device 2031 in an arbitrary external information processing apparatus (server, etc.) 2030. Then, for example, the portable recording medium 2020 is inserted into the computer 2000, and the program recorded on the portable recording medium 2020 is read. Alternatively, the program stored in the storage device 2031 may be downloaded via an arbitrary network 2040 (public network, Internet, cable TV network, some dedicated line, etc.).

It is a block diagram of the whole work assistance system. It is a figure which shows the specific example of correlation with flow data and section data. It is a figure which shows an example of flow data, (a) is main and (b) is sub. It is an example of a main table of section data. It is an example of a subtable of section data. It is an example of a flow data / section data copy screen. It is an example of a screen associated with flow data and section data. It is an example of a flow / section new creation screen. It is an example of a section selection screen. It is an example (1) of a section data editing screen. It is an example (2) of a section data editing screen. It is an example (part 3) of a section data editing screen. It is an example (4) of section data editing screens. It is an example of a release screen. It is an example of a work instruction screen. It is a process flowchart figure concerning a work instruction screen display. It is an example of the storage system of the work instruction data file stored in the work instruction data file storage unit. It is a computer hardware block diagram. It is a figure for demonstrating a recording medium and download.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Work support system 2 Worker support apparatus 3 Network 10 Database (DB) server 11 Work instruction data storage part 12 Work instruction data file storage part 20 Work instruction data creation management apparatus 21 Work instruction data creation part 22 Flow data / section data Creation unit 23 Flow data / section data association unit 24 Section data editing unit 25 Work instruction data release unit 26 Work instruction data copy unit 30 Flow data management table (main)
31 Flow name 32 Flow ID
33 Creator 34 Creation date 35 Version number 36 Status 37 Use 40 Flow data management table (sub)
41 Flow ID
42 Execution order 43 Section ID
50 Section data management table (main)
51 Section name 52 Section ID
53 Division 54 Lot production 55 Creator 56 Creation date 60 Section data management table (sub)
61 Section ID
62 Step No.
63 Step name 64 Display level 65 Work description 66 Work instruction diagram 67 Voice instruction 68 Used part / second material 69 Number of times used 70 Used jig / tool 71 Link file 72 Movie file 73 Worker operation setting 74 Message 75 to worker Upper limit 76 Lower limit 77 Update / No update 100 Copy screen 101 List display 102 Selection button 103 Copy target flow name 104 Copy execution button 105 Copy target section name 106 Copy execution button 200 Associated screen 201 List display 202 Selection button 203 Associated flow name 204 Section editing area 205 UP button 206 DOWN button 207 DEL button 208 “Save in editing” button 300 New creation screen 301 Flow name input area 302 Data creation button 303 Section name input area 304 Data creation Button 400 Section selection screen 401 Section list display / selection area 402 Selection button 500 Section data editing screen 501 Section name display area 502 Link file 503, 508 File designation button 504, 509 File release button 505, 510 Preview button 506 Separation 511 Lot production 512, 513, 516, 517 Button 518 Step operation area 519 Step No.
520 step name 521 display level 522 update presence / absence 523 save button 600 edit screen 602 work description 603 used part / second material 604 used jig / tool 700 edit screen 702 work instruction diagram 703, 706 file designation 704, 707 file release 705 voice instruction 800 Edit screen 802 Setting candidate 803 “>” button 804 Setting of worker operation 805, 806, 807 Input area 900 Release screen 901 Flow name 902 Version number 903 Status 904 Use
1000 Work instruction screen
1001 Flow name input field
1002 Section name
1003 Step name
1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012 each area
1013 Input area
1004 Movie file execution button
1005 Link file execution button
2000 computers
2001 CPU
2002 ROM
2003 RAM
2004 Memory
2005 Interface section
2006 Operation input section
2007 Display
2008 Bus

Claims (11)

In a system where the database server and creation management device are connected to a network,
The database server is
Section data storage means for storing each section data having an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process;
A flow data storage means for storing a plurality of section data and flow data defining an execution order of the section data for each manufacturing operation;
The creation management device includes:
With reference to the section data storage means and the flow data storage means, work instruction data creation means for editing the flow data in the section data unit,
A work support system comprising:   The work instruction data creation means arbitrarily designates flow data, displays section data relating to the designated flow data and displays a list of other section data, and deletes or deletes the section data relating to the designated flow data. Displaying a flow / section association screen for performing an operation of changing the execution order or adding specified section data from other section data displayed in a list, and allowing the flow data to be edited. The work support system according to claim 1. An operator support device is further connected to the network, and the operator support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially displays the work instruction data,
The flow data includes status data indicating whether it has been released or being edited, and data indicating availability.
The work instruction data creating means, when updating any of the flow data, creates a model of an updated version of the flow data by copying the flow data and enables the use of the updated version of the flow data The status data is being edited, the updated version of flow data is created using the updated version of the flow data template, and the state data is released and the old version is created by performing a predetermined input after the creation is completed. Flow data cannot be used,
The work support system according to claim 1, wherein the worker support apparatus acquires usable and released flow data as the corresponding data. An operator support device is further connected to the network, and the operator support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially displays the work instruction data,
The section data includes update presence / absence data indicating whether or not the work instruction data has changed for each work procedure,
The work instruction data creation means allows arbitrary editing of the section data, updates the presence / absence data regarding the work instruction data that has been changed,
The worker support device, when displaying each work instruction data, displays whether or not the displayed work instruction data has been updated using the update presence / absence data. The work support system according to 1. An operator support device is further connected to the network, and the operator support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially displays the work instruction data,
The section data includes a flag indicating whether or not to repeatedly display all work instruction data related to the section data,
The work instruction data creation means sets ON / OFF of the flag,
The worker support apparatus refers to the flag information, and for the section data in which the flag is ON, the display of all the work instruction data related to the section data is set as one set, and the display is repeatedly performed for a plurality of designated sets. The work support system according to claim 1. An operator support device is further connected to the network, and the operator support device acquires the corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means and sequentially displays the work instruction data,
The section data includes a flag indicating whether display is interrupted,
The work instruction data creation means sets ON / OFF of the flag,
For the section data whose flag is ON, the worker support device interrupts without displaying the next section data after displaying all work instruction data related to the section data, and a predetermined resumption condition The work support system according to claim 1, wherein when the condition is satisfied, the next section data is displayed. An operator support device is further connected to the network, and the worker support device acquires corresponding data from the flow data storage means and the section data storage means, and displays a work instruction screen using the work instruction data. Run sequentially,
The work instruction data includes data requesting arbitrary data input,
The work support system according to claim 1, wherein the work instruction screen includes an input area corresponding to the request. In the database server in the system in which the database server and the creation management device are connected to the network,
Section data storage means for storing each section data having an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process;
Flow data storage means for storing a plurality of section data and flow data defining the execution order of the section data for each manufacturing operation;
A database server characterized by comprising: In the creation management device in the system in which the database server and the creation management device are connected to a network,
Stores each section data having an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process, and defines a plurality of sections corresponding to the manufacturing work and an execution order of the sections for each manufacturing work A work instruction for accessing the database server having a database for storing the flow data, through the network, referring to the data stored in the database, and editing the flow data in units of sections. Data creation means,
A creation management device characterized by comprising: On the computer,
A function of storing each section data having an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process;
A function of storing a plurality of the section data and flow data defining an execution order of the section data for each manufacturing operation;
A program to realize On the computer,
A function of storing each section data having an execution order of a plurality of continuous work processes and work instruction data for each work process;
A function for storing a plurality of section data and flow data defining the execution order of the section data for each manufacturing operation, and editing the flow data in units of the section data based on the stored various data Function and
A program to realize