JP2011011139A - Method and apparatus for forming route of spray moving in spray robot - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and apparatus for forming a route of spray moving capable of determining the best order of spray coating that prevents individual variations in inputting of action routes of the spay loating and variations of the quality and cycle time by determining in advance the position and the like of the spray coating as basic conditions and determining the order of spray coating based on the basic condition.SOLUTION: The method includes ST15 to select an optional spray position, ST16 to select a pattern of moving, ST19 to set a pace of moving in the pattern of moving, ST20 to select a spray position corresponding to the starting end of the pattern of moving as the first spray position and ST21 to determine the order of spraying.

Description

  The present invention relates to a spray movement path generation method and a spray movement path generation apparatus for controlling a spray robot in a spray robot that applies a liquid such as a release agent to a mold.

  In the spray robot control technology, a wrist robot that can apply a release agent to a narrow mold or a complex-shaped mold (see Patent Document 1), spray injection control, and control A program for changing spray injection without stopping the program is known (see Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-35913 A JP 2007-160313 A

The spray robots as described in the cited documents 1 and 2 teach the mold in the actual installation site, teaching the order of movement to the plurality of spray positions, the speed, the spray time, etc., thereby enabling the spray operation. .
However, since the order of spray application must be taken into account while considering the place to apply, it takes time to input, or the operation path of the spray varies depending on the input person. There were problems such as affecting quality and causing a difference in cycle time.

  Therefore, the present invention eliminates the above-mentioned conventional problems, determines the spray application position, etc. as basic conditions in advance, and determines the spray application sequence according to the basic conditions, so that the input person can perform the spray application operation. Disclosed is a spray movement path generation method and a spray movement path generation apparatus that determine an optimal spray application sequence without causing variations in paths and without causing variations in quality and cycle time. .

  In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spray robot for spraying a liquid at a predetermined spray position while moving a spray provided at a tip of an arm with respect to a workpiece. A spray position selection step for selecting a plurality of arbitrary spray positions on a two-dimensional plane set in front of the workpiece, and a vertical movement mainly in a meandering manner on the plane. A pattern selection step for selecting one of a first movement pattern that moves and a second movement pattern that moves in a meandering manner on the plane mainly for lateral movement; and the movement pattern selected in the pattern selection step The feed pitch setting step for setting the feed pitch in the direction orthogonal to the main movement and the pattern selection step. A start position selection step for selecting the spray position corresponding to the start edge of the moved pattern as the first spray position, and the first spray position selected in the start position selection step. By applying the movement pattern and the feed pitch selected in the feed pitch setting step, the spray positions that are located on the movement pattern or closest to the movement pattern in the progress of the movement pattern are sequentially ordered. And a spray order setting step for determining the spray order.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect of the invention, in the start position selecting step, one of four areas obtained by dividing the plane vertically and horizontally into two equal parts is selected. The selection is made in correspondence with the start edge of the movement pattern, and the spray position closest to the outer corner of the selected area is selected as the first spray position.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for generating a spray movement path in a spray robot that ejects a liquid at a predetermined spray position while moving a spray provided at an end of an arm with respect to a work. A display means for displaying a two-dimensional plane facing the workpiece; a spray position input means for selecting a plurality of spray positions on the plane displayed by the display means; and the spray position input. The first movement pattern that memorizes the spray position selected by the means, while the vertical movement mainly moves in a meandering manner on the plane, and the second movement that moves in a meandering manner mainly on the plane. Storage means for storing a pattern, and any of the first movement pattern and the second movement pattern among the spray positions stored in the storage means One of the selected movement patterns and a movement pattern input means for inputting a feed pitch in a direction orthogonal to the main movement in the selected movement pattern, and the spray position stored in the storage means Among the start position setting means for determining the spray position corresponding to the start of the movement pattern selected by the movement pattern input means as the first spray position, and the first spray position determined by the start position setting means. In the progress of the movement pattern determined by applying the movement pattern and the feed pitch input by the movement pattern input means, the spray position that is located on or closest to the movement pattern is determined. A spray route determining means for selecting in order and determining a spray order and storing it in the storage means; Certain to be equipped.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the third aspect of the invention, the start position setting means moves the plane in one of four areas obtained by dividing the plane vertically and horizontally. An area input unit that can be selected corresponding to the beginning of the pattern is further provided. When the area is selected by the area input unit, the spray position closest to the outer corner of the area is determined as the first spray position. There is to do.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the invention of the third or fourth aspect, the spray position input means includes, in addition to the spray position, a spray time at each spray position and between the spray positions. It is also possible to input the moving speed of the spray.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the invention according to any of the third to fifth aspects, the display means and each input means are configured by a touch panel.

  The configuration of the invention described in claim 7 is that information on the spray position is displayed on the touch panel, and the information can be individually corrected and input by selecting an arbitrary spray position.

  The configuration of the invention described in claim 8 is that, in addition to the invention described in claim 1 or 2, a program for causing a computer to execute the spray movement path generation method is provided.

  According to the present invention, since there is no variation in the spray application operation path depending on the input person, it is possible to determine the optimum spray application order without causing variations in quality and cycle time. It becomes possible.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the inventions described in claims 3 and 4, since the spray position can be corrected on the spot for each spray position, the work quality is improved and the yield is high. In such a case, it becomes easy to identify the location where the improvement has been made because the correction has been made at which spray position and the quality and production efficiency have improved. On the other hand, when a defect occurs in the workpiece, it becomes easy to identify the cause of the defect because the correction is performed at which spray position. Furthermore, since the corrected spray position is displayed in addition to the reference spray position, it is easy to compare the reference position information with the corrected position information.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the inventions described in claims 3 to 5, since the correction of the spray position is performed by the display means displayed on the touch panel, anybody can shorten it without requiring skill. The correction can be easily performed in time.

According to the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the invention described in claim 6, the spray position stored in the storage means is confirmed from the storage means for each spray position each time, and each spray position is determined by the storage means. By correcting the spray position for each position, each spray position is not confirmed as a single step, so that there is no problem that the spray position cannot be corrected without returning to the origin.
In addition, since the correction of the spray position of the spray robot is performed by input means displayed on the touch panel, anyone can easily perform the correction in a short time without requiring skill.

It is a block diagram of a spray robot system. It is explanatory drawing of the spray movement path | route production | generation method. It is explanatory drawing explaining selection of a start position in the automatic production | generation of a spray order. It is explanatory drawing explaining selection of the movement pattern of a spray in the automatic production | generation of a spray order. It is explanatory drawing explaining the setting of a feed pitch in the automatic production | generation of a spray order. It is explanatory drawing which performs the automatic production | generation of a spray order. It is explanatory drawing which correct | amends about a spray position. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correction information of the spray position displayed on the touch panel.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, the spray robot system 1 shown in FIG. 1 has a spray robot 2 that ejects liquid at a predetermined spray position while moving the spray provided at the tip of the arm with respect to the workpiece. The spray robot 2 is controlled to execute an operation of applying the liquid by sequentially moving the spray according to the spray position stored in the generating device 3.
Further, although the generation device 3 is provided with the touch panel 4 integrally, it may be provided separately from the generation device 3.

  Next, the generation device 3 is configured to connect the touch panel 4, a calculation unit 11 that controls data, a memory unit 12 as a storage unit that stores data, and the spray robot 2 and the generation device 3. / F13.

  The touch panel 4 is a display unit that displays a two-dimensional plane that faces the workpiece. Here, a spray position input unit that enables selection of a plurality of spray positions on the displayed plane, It functions as a movement pattern input means for inputting a movement pattern.

  Further, the memory unit 12 stores the spray position selected on the touch panel 4, while the first movement pattern (ST17) in which the vertical movement mainly moves on the plane in a meandering manner, and the horizontal movement mainly on the plane. The second movement pattern (ST18) that moves in the shape is stored.

  Further, the touch panel 4 enables selection of any one of ST17 and ST18 among the spray positions stored in the memory unit 12, and in a direction perpendicular to the main movement in the selected movement pattern. The feed pitch can be input.

  In addition, in the calculation unit 11, a start position setting that determines a spray position corresponding to the start end of the movement pattern selected by the movement pattern input unit among the spray positions stored in the memory unit 12 as the first spray position. Run the program.

  In addition, the calculation unit 11 performs this movement on the progress of the movement pattern determined by applying the movement pattern and the feed pitch input by the movement pattern input means from the initial spray position determined by the start position setting means. A spray path determination program is executed in which a spray position that is located on or close to the movement pattern is selected in order, the spray order is determined, and stored in the memory unit 12.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 2, in the spray movement path generation method, ST15 for selecting a plurality of arbitrary spray positions, ST16 for selecting the movement direction of the spray, and the movement pattern selected in ST16, the feed pitch is set. ST19 for setting the feed pitch to be set, ST20 for selecting the first spray position, and a spray position that is positioned on the moving pattern or closest to the moving pattern in the course of the moving pattern in order And ST21 for determining. This ST15 is the spray position selection step of the present invention.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, the spray movement path generation method directly sets the spray positions A to J of the spray position group to be applied in accordance with the shape of the mold displayed on the touch panel 4. The touch panel 4 is touched and designated (ST15).

  Among these, ST16 for selecting a pattern includes a first movement pattern ST17 that moves in a meandering manner mainly on the plane, and a second movement pattern ST18 that moves in a meandering manner mainly on the plane. Or any one of them. This ST16 is the pattern selection step of the present invention.

  Specifically, the first movement pattern (ST17) in which the vertical movement shown in FIG. 4 (a) mainly moves in a meandering manner on the plane and the lateral movement shown in FIG. 4 (b) mainly in a meandering manner on the plane. Any one of the second movement patterns (ST18) to be moved to is selected.

  Further, ST19 for setting the feed pitch sets the feed pitch in the direction orthogonal to the main movement in the movement pattern (ST17) or movement pattern (ST18) selected in ST16 for selecting the pattern. This ST19 is the feed pitch setting step of the present invention.

  Specifically, when ST17 is selected as the spray moving direction, an arbitrary vertical feed pitch a shown in FIG. As a result, if there is a difference greater than or equal to the longitudinal feed pitch a / 2 in the X-axis direction, the position is ignored and the movement moves in a direction closer to the Z-axis. For example, when the vertical feed pitch a = 100, if there is a difference of 100/2 = 50 or more in the X-axis direction, the position is ignored, and the position close to the Z-axis among other specified positions Move to. In this case, the movement direction selects the movement pattern (ST18) in ST16.

  On the other hand, when ST18 is selected, an arbitrary lateral feed pitch b shown in FIG. 5B is input. As a result, if there is a difference equal to or greater than the lateral feed pitch b / 2 in the Z-axis direction, the position is ignored and the movement moves in a direction closer to the Z-axis. For example, when the lateral feed pitch b = 100, if there is a difference of 100/2 = 50 or more in the Z-axis direction, the position is ignored and, among other specified positions, the position near the X-axis Move to. In this case, the lateral feed pitch: b = 100 is set in ST19.

  Next, the spray position is selected from the areas shown in FIGS. 3 (1) to (4) as the start position (ST20 (area input means)). At this time, the spray start position when the area (1) is selected starts from the position closest to the coordinates (500, 0) among the plurality of designated positions. When the area (2) is selected, the spray starts from the position closest to the coordinates (0, 0) among the designated positions. Similarly, when the area (3) is selected, spraying starts from the position closest to the coordinates (500, 500) among the plurality of designated positions. In addition, when the area (4) is selected, spraying starts from the position closest to the coordinate (0,500) among the plurality of designated positions. In this case, (4) is selected as the start position area. This ST20 is the start position selection step of the present invention.

Further, ST21 applies the movement pattern (ST17) or movement pattern (ST18) selected in ST16 and the feed pitch selected in ST19 from the first spray position selected in ST20 for selecting the start position. Then, the spray order is determined by sequentially selecting spray positions that are located on the movement pattern or closest to the movement pattern in the course of the movement pattern. This ST21 is the spray order setting step of the present invention.
After determining the above basic conditions, the optimum spray order is automatically generated from the position group designated by ST21 which determines the spray order.

The procedure for automatically generating the optimum spray order from the designated position group by the spray route setting means will be described in detail below.
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the spray positions A to J of the spray position group are designated, (4) is selected as the start position area. Therefore, the coordinates (0,500) of these spray position groups are selected. The closest spray position A is selected as the spray position at which spray application starts in ST15.

  Next, in the start position area (4), positions B and E exist as spray positions for the next spray application, and therefore either one is selected as the position for the next spray application. Here, since the interval of the lateral feed pitch b from the spray position A is narrower than the spray position E, the spray position B is selected as the spray position where spray application is performed next.

  Then, after the spray position B is selected, spray positions C to E exist as spray positions at which spray application is performed next. Here, since ST18 is selected as the movement pattern in ST16 and the feed pitch b = 100, the spray position C is selected as the spray position for the next spray application. Next, since the spray position D is located closest to the spray position C, the spray position D is selected as the spray position where the next spray application is performed.

After the spray position D is selected, there are spray positions E to G as spray positions for performing the next spray application, and any one is selected as the spray position for performing the next spray application. Here, since ST18 is selected as the movement pattern in ST16 and the feed pitch b = 100 in ST19, the spray position E is selected as the most suitable next spray position. Further, since the spray position F is located closest to the spray position E, the spray position F is selected as a spray position for performing the next spray application.
Similarly to the above, by determining the other spray positions G to J according to the conditions determined in each step, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the calculation unit 11 follows the predetermined conditions. The optimum route for moving sequentially for a plurality of designated spray positions is determined. In this way, data for performing optimum spray application according to the types of various molds is stored in the memory unit 12.

Next, the case where information regarding the spray position is selected from the data group stored in the memory unit 12 and correction input is performed will be described in detail below.
As shown in FIG. 7, on the touch panel 4 as an initial screen, a model setting field 25 for displaying a model number corresponding to the type of mold, and an edit field 26 for displaying the model number selected in the model setting field 25 In the addition column 27 for changing the name set by editing, the correction column 28 for determining correction of data, the deletion column 29 for deleting data, and the mold type number displayed in the model setting column 25, A model setting screen composed of a teaching column 30 for teaching the spray position of the spray robot 2 and a return column 31 for returning to the main screen (not shown) is displayed.

  First, on the touch panel 4, after selecting the model number corresponding to the type of mold in the model setting column 25, the teaching column 30 is pressed, so that it is input by the spray position input means as shown in FIG. Move to the teaching screen that displays the position information. This teaching screen displays a current position column 35 that teaches the current position that is the spray position of the spray robot 2, an origin position display column 36 that displays information on the spray position of the origin in the mold data, and the generation device 3. In a position information display field 37 for displaying a plurality of stored spray positions, an edit display field 38 for correcting the spray position, an additional field 39 for determining data change after inputting correction information, and correction An insertion field 40 for adding the set teaching data, a correction field 41 for displaying the selected position information in the edit display field 38, a deletion field 42 for deleting the selected spray position, and a screen for returning to the initial screen of FIG. Like the return column 43, it consists of various display columns.

Next, the information at each spray position stored in the generating device 3 can be corrected by adding arbitrary values for each item such as spray application position, speed, spray time, etc. Is done by. Specifically, when a model is selected in FIG. 7, the screen moves to a teaching screen shown in FIG. Then, among the displayed various display frames, the model number that matches the type of mold for which the spray position displayed in the model setting field 25 is to be corrected is selected. The model number selected at this time is displayed in the edit field 26.
In addition, when adding / modifying the name of the data determined for each type of mold, the addition field 27 is selected from each display field in FIG. Then, the name of the data displayed in the edit column 26 is added / corrected. The added / corrected information is overwritten and updated in the memory unit 12.

  Further, when the teaching column 30 is pressed at this time, information on these positions can be displayed as numerical values in a list form. Furthermore, the information regarding this position can be changed individually. Hereinafter, a procedure for changing the information regarding the position will be described in detail.

  First, the teaching column 30 shown in FIG. 7 is pressed to move to the spray position correction information teaching screen shown in FIG. Then, each spray position of the spray robot 2 at the mold type number displayed in the model setting field 25 is taught. In addition, in the information at each spray position taught here, in addition to the information on the spray position input from the beginning, various data of the corrected part are also displayed.

  When correcting the spray position from the spray positions of the spray robot 2 displayed in the position information display field 37, the number of the spray position to be corrected is selected and the correction field 41 is pressed. The spray position selected at this time is displayed by shading or the like in the position information display field 37, and various data relating to spray application are displayed in the edit display field 38 in addition to the position information of the spray position. The

In the case of correcting the position information among the spray positions, as a specific method, a procedure for correcting the Z-axis position will be described in detail as an example.
In this case, if the spray position D is selected and the Z-axis position is currently set to 10 mm in the position information, 1 mm is entered in the Z-axis correction field when the position is corrected by adding 1 mm. As a result, in the position information of the spray position D, the Z-axis position can be corrected to 11 mm including the correction value of 1 mm in addition to the Z-axis position currently set to 10 mm. Become. It is also possible to perform correction for reducing the position of the Z axis by 1 mm in the opposite direction by inputting a correction value of −1 mm. In this case, the Z-axis position is corrected to 9 mm, which is 1 mm lower than the current position.

  In addition, as a specific method for correcting the spray time for applying the release agent, for example, because the temperature of the mold is higher than the set temperature, the spray position D is corrected. An example will be described below. In this case, since the mold is at a temperature higher than the set temperature at the spray position D, the mold release agent is applied for a longer time than the set spray time, and the mold cooling effect and mold release effect are applied. Therefore, it is necessary to correct the spray time in the information related to the spray position D.

Therefore, in order to change the application time of the release agent at the spray position D from 1 sec to 3 sec, the release time at the spray position at the spray position D is entered by entering 2 sec in the edit display field 38. It becomes possible to change the application time. As a result, in the information for applying the release agent at the spray position D, the spray time can be corrected to 3 seconds including the correction value of 2 seconds while the spray time is currently set to 1 second. Become. And after inputting the information to correct | amend, the change content is confirmed by pushing down the addition column 39, and the information which concerns on the spray position D of the memory part 12 is updated.
As a result, it is possible to apply the spray for a longer time than the spray time in which the release agent is set at the spray position D, and to achieve the mold cooling effect and the mold release effect.

  Next, the spray robot 2 includes spray information (spray movement speed, presence / absence of liquid application, spray time, etc.) that is stored in the generation device 3 and is information on the position of the spray robot 2. The information on the spray position is confirmed for each spray position from the generating device 3, and the movement and operation are sequentially performed according to the information on the spray position.

  The specific movement / operation method of the spray robot 2 is as follows. First, when moving from the spray position A, which is the origin, to the spray position B, which is the next movement destination, the information related to the spray position B is transmitted to the spray robot system. After confirming from the information at each spray position of 1, move to the spray position B accordingly. And after moving to the position of the spray position B, the release agent is applied according to the information related to the spray position B. When the application of the release agent is completed, the information related to the spray position C, which is the next movement destination, is confirmed from the generation device 3 and moved to the spray position C.

  Next, after moving to the position of the spray position C, the release agent is applied according to the information related to the spray position C. And when application | coating of this mold release agent is complete | finished, after confirming the information which concerns on the spray position C which is the next movement destination to the production | generation apparatus 3, it moves to the position of the spray position C. Similarly, for the subsequent spray positions D, E,..., After confirming the information related to the spray position from the generating device 3, it moves to the next spray position and moves to the spray position at the next spray position. The release agent is applied in accordance with such information.

  In this way, after applying the release agent according to the information related to the spray position of the generating device 3 up to the position of the spray position J that is the last moving destination, the generating device 3 performs the next moving destination in the same manner as described above. The information related to the spray position A at a certain origin is confirmed, and the spray robot 2 moves to the spray position A. As a result, by moving from the spray position J to the spray position A, the process of applying the release agent of the spray robot 2 corresponding to the selected mold type is completed.

As described above, in the spray robot 2, the method for generating the spray movement path is to divide one of the four areas that are divided into two halves vertically and horizontally on a two-dimensional plane set facing the workpiece. ST15 which selects corresponding to the start edge of the movement pattern and selects the spray position closest to the outer corner of the selected area as the first spray position, and the first movement which moves the vertical movement mainly in a meandering manner on the plane. ST16 for selecting either the pattern (ST17) or the second movement pattern (ST18) that moves in a meandering manner mainly on the plane, and the movement pattern selected in ST16 is mainly used. The first spray position is the spray position corresponding to the start edge of the movement pattern selected in ST19, which sets the feed pitch in the direction orthogonal to the movement, and ST16. From ST20 to be selected and the initial spray position selected in ST20, the movement pattern selected in ST16 and the feed pitch selected in ST19 are applied, and the position of the movement pattern on the movement pattern is applied. In ST21, the spray position closest to the movement pattern is sequentially selected to determine the spray order.
As a result, since there is no variation in the spray application operation path depending on the input person, it is possible to determine the optimum spray application sequence without causing variations in quality and cycle time. .

In addition to display means for displaying a two-dimensional plane facing the workpiece, and selection of a plurality of spray positions on the plane displayed by the display means, the spray time at each spray position and between the spray positions A spray position input means that can also input the moving speed of the spray, and a spray position selected by the spray position input means, while a first movement pattern (mainly moving in a meandering manner on the plane mainly) ST17), a memory unit 12 that stores a second movement pattern (ST18) that moves in a meandering manner mainly on a plane, and among the spray positions stored in the memory unit 12, ST17 and ST18 The feed pitch can be input in the direction perpendicular to the main movement in the selected movement pattern. A moving pattern input unit; and a correction input unit that can select one of four areas obtained by dividing the plane vertically and horizontally into one corresponding to the start of the moving pattern. Is selected, start position setting means for determining the spray position closest to the outer corner of this area as the first spray position, and movement pattern input means from the first spray position determined by the start position setting means. In the progression of the movement pattern determined by applying the movement pattern and feed pitch input in step 1, the spray position that is located on the movement pattern or closest to the movement pattern is selected in order to determine the spray order. And a spray route determining means for storing in the memory unit 12.
As a result, since there is no variation in the spray application operation path depending on the input person, it is possible to determine the optimum spray application sequence without causing variations in quality and cycle time. .
In addition, since the spray position can be corrected on the spot for each spray position, when the work quality is improved or the yield is increased, the quality and production efficiency are improved because the correction was made at any spray position. Or, it becomes easy to isolate the improved part. On the other hand, when a defect occurs in the workpiece, it becomes easy to identify the cause of the defect because the correction is performed at which spray position. Furthermore, since the corrected spray position is displayed in addition to the reference spray position, it is easy to compare the reference position information with the corrected position information.
In addition, since the correction of the spray position of the spray robot 2 is performed by the teaching screen displayed on the touch panel 4, anyone can easily correct the correction in a short time without requiring skill.
In addition, by confirming the spray position stored in the memory unit 12 for each spray position from the memory unit 12 each time, and by correcting the spray position for each spray position by the memory unit 12, Since the spray position is not confirmed as a single step, there is no problem that the spray position cannot be corrected unless it returns to the origin.

  The configuration of the spray robot system of the present invention is not limited to the aspect of the embodiment described above, and the configuration of the generation device, the display means, the touch panel, the arrangement, and the like does not depart from the spirit of the present invention. Thus, it can be changed as needed.

  For example, the touch panel 4 is directly connected to the generation device 3 and is intended to indirectly correct information related to the spray position of the spray robot 2, but is not necessarily connected directly to the generation device 3. The information may be connected to the spray robot 2 and can be appropriately changed as long as the information related to the corrected spray position is updated by the memory unit 12.

  In addition, the touch panel 4 does not necessarily need to be a single one, and may be divided into a plurality of parts, and each touch panel 4A, 4B,... For example, correction of information related to the position and angle of the spray robot 2 is performed by one touch panel 4A, and correction of information related to the application of the release agent is performed by a touch panel 4B provided in the generation device 3. The information regarding the corrected position may be appropriately changed as long as the information is updated by the memory unit 12.

  In addition, the edit display field 28 does not necessarily display information related to the position of the spray robot 2, and information related to the position to be corrected on the touch panel 4 is displayed and recorded in the generation device 3. If it can be easily determined how much the correction has been made from the information on the spray position, it can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, the information related to the position to be corrected is not limited to the X axis, Y axis, etc., and the spray robot 2 applies the release agent, further improves the quality of the work, and isolates the cause. If it is the target information, it may be further added and can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, in the configuration of the spray robot system 1, the generation device 3 and the spray robot 2, and the generation device 3 and the touch panel 4 are connected by wires such as a LAN cable, but communication control is always performed with this configuration. There is no need, and it may be changed to a configuration in which communication control is performed wirelessly, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, the object to be applied is not necessarily a mold, and can be applied to a workpiece or a tool.

  1 .... spray robot system 2 .... spray robot 3 .... generation device 4 .... touch panel 11 .... calculation unit 12 .... memory unit 13 .... communication I / F unit

Claims (8)

In a spray robot that ejects liquid at a predetermined spray position while moving the spray provided at the tip of the arm with respect to the workpiece, a method for generating a movement path of the spray,
A spray position selection step of selecting a plurality of arbitrary spray positions on a two-dimensional plane set to face the workpiece;
A pattern selection step of selecting either one of a first movement pattern that moves in a meandering manner on the plane mainly in a vertical movement and a second movement pattern that moves in a meandering manner on a plane mainly in the lateral movement; ,
In the movement pattern selected in the pattern selection step, a feed pitch setting step for setting a feed pitch in a direction orthogonal to the main movement;
A start position selection step of selecting the spray position corresponding to the start edge of the movement pattern selected in the pattern selection step as an initial spray position;
Applying the movement pattern selected in the pattern selection step and the feed pitch selected in the feed pitch setting step from the initial spray position selected in the start position selection step, A spray order setting step for determining a spray order by sequentially selecting the spray positions that are positioned on the moving pattern or closest to the moving pattern in progress;
A spray movement path generation method in a spray robot, characterized in that   In the start position selection step, one of the four areas obtained by dividing the plane into two equal parts vertically and horizontally is selected corresponding to the start edge of the movement pattern, and is closest to the outer corner of the selected area. The spray movement path generation method in the spray robot according to claim 1, wherein the spray position is selected as an initial spray position. In a spray robot that ejects liquid at a predetermined spray position while moving a spray provided at the tip of an arm with respect to a workpiece, the apparatus generates a movement path of the spray,
Display means for displaying a two-dimensional plane facing the workpiece;
Spray position input means for enabling selection of a plurality of spray positions on the plane displayed by the display means;
The spray position selected by the spray position input means is stored, while the first movement pattern in which the vertical movement mainly moves in a meandering manner on the plane, and the lateral movement mainly moves in a meandering manner in the plane. Storage means for storing a second movement pattern;
Among the spray positions stored in the storage means, it is possible to select any one of the first movement pattern and the second movement pattern, and in the selected movement pattern, the main movement A movement pattern input means that enables the input of the feed pitch in the orthogonal direction;
Start position setting means for determining, as the first spray position, the spray position corresponding to the start of the movement pattern selected by the movement pattern input means among the spray positions stored in the storage means;
Position on the movement pattern in the progression of the movement pattern determined by applying the movement pattern and the feed pitch input by the movement pattern input means from the initial spray position determined by the start position setting means. Or a spray route determination means for sequentially selecting the spray position closest to the moving pattern and determining a spray order and storing the spray order in the storage means;
A spray movement path generation device in a spray robot, comprising:   The start position setting means further comprises area input means for selecting one of four areas obtained by dividing the plane vertically and horizontally into two corresponding to the start end of the movement pattern, the area input 4. The spray movement path generation device for a spray robot according to claim 3, wherein when the area is selected by the means, the spray position closest to the outer corner of the area is determined as an initial spray position. .   The spray position input means can input the spray time at each spray position and the moving speed of the spray between the spray positions in addition to the spray position, respectively. A spray movement path generation device in the spray robot described.   6. The spray movement path generation device for a spray robot according to claim 3, wherein the display means and each input means are constituted by a touch panel.   The information on the spray position is displayed on the touch panel, the arbitrary spray position is selected, and the information can be individually corrected and input. Route generator.   A program for causing a computer to execute the spray movement path generation method according to claim 1 or 2.

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