JP2021189607A - Process managing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To surely confirm the progress of manufacturing processes while reducing the effort by a worker.SOLUTION: A process managing device (100) includes: a detecting unit (151) which detects that an object to be processed enters a predetermined range near a facility where processes are performed; and a process completion determining unit (11) that takes a time at which it is detected that the object to be processed enters the predetermined range or a time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the former time as a process starting time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a process control device that controls the progress of a product manufacturing process.

On the production line, it is desirable that production proceeds according to the schedule according to the production schedule. However, production does not always proceed according to schedule. When the actual processing deviates from the schedule, it is desirable to reorganize the schedule promptly, but it is not easy to quickly recognize whether or not the schedule is off.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a process management device that calculates a process delay time at a checkpoint in the middle of a worker's work process and presents a predetermined process to a supporter when the delay time is equal to or longer than a predetermined value. Is described.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-37479 (published on February 16, 2017)

However, the above-mentioned conventional techniques cannot always re-schedule quickly. This is because it cannot be determined whether production is proceeding according to the schedule until the checkpoint is reached.

Further, in the conventional technique, the check time is confirmed manually by the worker, which may take time and effort, and the check may not be performed correctly due to the worker forgetting to work.

One aspect of the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to realize a process control device capable of surely confirming the progress of a manufacturing process while reducing the labor of a worker. The purpose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects that the object to be processed has entered a predetermined range in the vicinity of the equipment in which the process is performed, and the detection unit. It is characterized by including a construction start determination unit whose construction start time is the time when it is detected that the object to be processed has entered the predetermined range or the time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time.

According to the above configuration, the construction start time can be determined without the input processing by a person in charge of process processing or the like, so that it is possible to prevent the construction start time from being unable to be determined due to input omission or the like. Can be done. Further, by automatically determining the start time, the progress of the manufacturing process can be appropriately confirmed.

In the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention, the detection unit detects that the processing object has come out of the predetermined range, and the detection unit detects that the processing object has come out of the predetermined range. It may be provided with a completion determination unit whose completion time is the detected time or a time predetermined time before the detected time.

According to the above configuration, the completion time can be determined without the input processing by a person in charge of processing of the process, so that it is possible to prevent the completion time from being unable to be determined due to input omission or the like. Can be done.

In the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention, the object to be processed is a ceramic molded body or a ceramic fired body, and the detection unit holds one or a plurality of the ceramic molded body or the ceramic fired body. By detecting the wireless communication tag attached to the tool, it may be detected that the ceramic is within the predetermined range.

A member or the like for detection cannot be directly attached to the ceramic molded body or the ceramic fired body. According to the above configuration, since the wireless communication tag is attached to the holder on which the ceramic molded body or the ceramic fired body is held, the ceramic molded body or the ceramic fired body to which the member or the like cannot be directly attached is within a predetermined range. It is possible to properly detect whether or not it has entered.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention is a presenting unit capable of communicating by a person in charge of a process to be implemented by short-range radio via a communication terminal used by the person in charge of the process. The time at which the presentation unit installed in the predetermined area near the equipment for carrying out the process is instructed to present the work instruction sheet related to the work of the process by the short-range radio is set as the construction start time. It is characterized by having a construction start judgment unit.

According to the above configuration, since the time when the input for presenting the work instruction sheet which is indispensable for performing the work is input is set as the construction start time, the construction start time can be surely determined.

In order to solve the above problems, the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention is a presentation unit capable of communicating by a person in charge of a process to be implemented by short-range radio via a communication terminal used by the person in charge of the process. After inputting an instruction to instruct the presentation unit installed in a predetermined area near the equipment for carrying out the process to present a work instruction sheet relating to the work content of the process by the short-range radio, the equipment processes. It may be provided with a construction start determination unit in which the startable state is set as the construction start time.

According to the above configuration, there is an input for presenting the work instruction sheet which is indispensable for performing the work, and the time when the equipment is ready to start processing is set as the start time, so that the start time is sure. Can be decided.

In order to solve the above problems, the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention relates to the work content of the process presented to the presentation unit installed in a predetermined area near the equipment for carrying out the process to be performed. When a signal indicating the browsing is acquired from the browsing detection unit that detects that the person in charge of the process to be implemented has browsed the work instruction, it is equipped with a construction start determination unit that sets the time as the construction start time. You may.

According to the above configuration, the construction start time is set when the work instruction sheet, which is indispensable for performing the work, is viewed, so that the construction start time can be reliably determined.

The process management device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects that the person in charge has entered a predetermined range in the vicinity of the equipment where the process is performed, and the detection unit is within the predetermined range. When the instruction input is received within a predetermined time from the time when the entry is detected, the construction start determination unit may set the time when the instruction input is performed as the construction start time.

According to the above configuration, when the person in charge of the process is surely in the place where the process is executed, the construction start time is determined, so that the accuracy of determining the construction start time can be improved.

In the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention, the warning unit that issues a warning if the detection unit does not input the instruction within a predetermined time after detecting that the person in charge has entered the predetermined range. In preparation, when the instruction is input after the warning, the construction start determination unit may set the time when the person in charge enters the predetermined range or the time after the predetermined time has elapsed as the construction start time. good.

According to the above configuration, even if the person in charge forgets to present the work instruction, the construction start time can be determined by warning the person in charge.

In the process control device according to one aspect of the present invention, the person in charge of the process to be implemented is a presentation unit capable of communicating by short-range radio via the communication terminal used by the person in charge of the process, and is near the equipment for performing the process. The time when an instruction is input to the presentation unit installed in the predetermined area to instruct the presentation of the work completion confirmation that needs to be confirmed at the end of the work of the process by the short-range radio, or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time. It may be provided with a completion determination unit which sets the time of the above as the completion time.

According to the above configuration, the completion time is set to the time when the input for presenting the work completion confirmation that needs to be confirmed when the work is completed or the time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time is set as the completion time. The time can be determined with certainty.

In the process control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, a work completion confirmation document presented to a presentation unit installed in a predetermined area near the equipment for carrying out the process to be carried out, which needs to be confirmed at the end of the work of the process. When the signal indicating the browsing is acquired from the browsing detection unit that detects that the person in charge of the process to be implemented has browsed, the completion time is the time at that time or after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time. It may be provided with a determination unit.

According to the above configuration, the completion time is assured when the work completion confirmation is viewed, which requires confirmation when the work is completed, or the time after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time. Can be decided.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the process control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the holder in which one or more objects to be processed are held is attached with the corresponding information associated with the holder. The corresponding information is conveyed integrally with the holder and can be read by a reader provided in a predetermined area near the equipment where the process is performed, and the reading corresponding to the process is performed before the process. The construction start determination unit is provided with the time when the instruction to present the work instruction sheet indicating the work content of the process is given to the presentation unit installed in the predetermined area by reading the correspondence information by the machine. It is characterized by that.

According to the above configuration, since the time when the corresponding information is read in order to present the work instruction sheet which is indispensable for performing the work is set as the construction start time, the construction start time can be surely determined.

The process control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects that the person in charge of the process to be implemented has entered a predetermined range in the vicinity of the equipment in which the process is performed, and the detection unit is the person in charge. The construction start determination unit is provided with a warning unit that issues a warning when the reading is not performed within a predetermined time after detecting that the vehicle has entered the predetermined range, and the construction start determination unit receives the reading after the warning. The construction start time may be the time when the person in charge enters the predetermined range or the time after the predetermined time has elapsed from the time.

The process management device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a delay notification transmission unit that transmits a delay notification to an external management device when the completion time is later than a predetermined schedule. May be good.

According to the above configuration, if the completion time is behind the schedule, it is possible to notify that fact.

In the process control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the process to be implemented requires a measurement process of the object to be processed at the end of the process, and the measuring machine used for the measurement process is in a predetermined storage position. It may be provided with a completion determination unit whose completion time is the time after the elapse of a predetermined time after being removed from the storage position or the time when the time is returned to the storage position.

According to the above configuration, the completion time is determined by the fact that the measuring machine used for the measurement process required at the end of the process is removed from the predetermined storage position or returned to the storage position. The fact that the measuring machine is removed from the storage position indicates that the measuring machine has been used, that is, the process is in the final stage. Therefore, the completion time can be reliably determined by setting the time after the predetermined time elapses after the measuring machine is removed from the predetermined storage position or the time when the measuring machine is returned to the storage position as the completion time. ..

The process control device according to each aspect of the present invention may be realized by a computer. In this case, the process control device is turned into a computer by operating the computer as each part (software element) included in the process control device. The control program of the process control device to be realized and the computer-readable recording medium on which the control program is recorded also fall within the scope of the present invention.

According to one aspect of the present invention, since the construction start time can be determined without the input processing by a person in charge of process processing or the like, it is possible to prevent the construction start time from being unable to be determined due to input omission or the like. It has the effect of being able to do it. In addition, this makes it possible to appropriately confirm the progress of the manufacturing process.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of the detection part which concerns on this embodiment, and the structure of the main part of a process control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the whole outline of the process control system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the said process control apparatus. It is a figure which shows another example of detecting a tag by a detection part. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the presentation part which concerns on other embodiment of this invention, and the structure of the main part of a process control apparatus. It is a figure which shows another example of the determination information. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the detection part which concerns on other embodiment of this invention, and the structure of the main part of a process control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the reading part which concerns on other embodiment of this invention, and the structure of the main part of the process control apparatus. It is a figure which shows another example of the determination information.

[Embodiment 1]
[Overview]
Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. First, the process control system 110 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an overall outline of the process control system 110. In the present embodiment, the equipment related to the production of ceramics will be described as an example of the object to be managed by the process control device 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any equipment may be used as long as it is a manufacturing equipment including a processing process, and may be equipment of various manufacturing factories such as machines, food factories, printing / papermaking factories, petrochemical factories and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, the process control system 110 according to the present embodiment includes a ceramics manufacturing system 101 and a process control device 100.

In the process management system 110 according to the present embodiment, the ceramics manufacturing system 101 automatically acquires the start and completion of processing for each process, and the process management device 100 determines the start time and completion time of each facility. It is a thing. By being able to automatically determine the start time and the completion time, it is possible to appropriately and promptly determine whether or not the manufacturing process is proceeding according to the manufacturing schedule.

[Ceramics manufacturing system]
As shown in FIG. 2, the ceramics manufacturing system 101 includes one or a plurality of molding apparatus 200, cutting apparatus 300, firing apparatus 400, and grinding apparatus 500 used for processing each step for producing ceramics. In the following, each equipment (molding apparatus 200, cutting apparatus 300, firing apparatus 400, grinding apparatus 500) included in the ceramics manufacturing system 101 is collectively referred to as process processing equipment X.

Then, the ceramics manufacturing system 101 manufactures a ceramic product through the following steps. First, there is a raw material for ceramics, and a ceramic molded body is formed by molding the raw material for the ceramics with a molding apparatus 200. Next, the ceramic molded body is cut by the cutting device 300, the cut ceramic molded body is fired by the firing device 400, and the fired ceramic molded body is ground by the grinding device 500 to manufacture a ceramic product.

[Process control device]
Next, the process control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the process control device 100.

As shown in FIG. 1, the process management device 100 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 20, an acquisition unit 30, an operation reception unit 40, a display unit 50, and a communication unit 60.

The control unit 10 executes the process in the process control device 100, and includes a start completion determination unit (construction start determination unit, completion determination unit) 11 and a clock unit 12.

The start / completion determination unit 11 determines the start and completion of the processing process using the process processing equipment X in the ceramics manufacturing system 101, and determines the start time and the completion time, which are the respective times, with reference to the clock unit 12. do.

A more specific explanation will be given. In the present embodiment, the detection unit 151 is provided in the vicinity of the process processing equipment X. The detection unit 151 detects whether or not a detection target exists in a predetermined range from the process processing equipment X, and is, for example, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader. In the present embodiment, the tag (wireless communication tag) 152 is attached to a table on which the ceramic product to be processed is placed, and the tag 152 is within the detection range of the detection unit 151, so that the object to be processed is processed. It is possible to detect whether or not the processing equipment X has entered the predetermined range and whether or not the processing equipment X has entered the predetermined range. When the detection unit 151 is an RFID reader, the tag 152 is an RFID tag.

The detection unit 151 detects the presence or absence of a detection target (tag) within a predetermined range at a predetermined cycle, and transmits the detection result to the process management device 100. The predetermined period may be, for example, several seconds. Further, the predetermined range may be, for example, a radius of several meters.

When the completion completion determination unit 11 acquires a signal indicating that the tag 152 has been detected from the detection unit 151 via the acquisition unit 30, it determines that the object to be processed has entered the predetermined range of the process processing equipment X, and at that time point. Or, it is determined that the construction has started when a predetermined time has elapsed from that time, and the time when it is determined that the construction has started is determined as the construction start time with reference to the clock unit 12. Further, the construction start completion determination unit 11 refers to the determination information 21A, and also determines which product in which process has started construction.

Further, when the completion completion determination unit 11 acquires the signal that the tag 152 detected by the detection unit 151 is no longer detected, it determines that the object to be processed has come out of the predetermined range of the process processing equipment X, and at that time, Alternatively, it is determined that the construction is completed at a time before a predetermined time from the relevant time, and the time when it is determined that the construction is completed is determined as the completion time with reference to the clock unit 12.

Here, the determination information 21A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the determination information 21A. The determination information 21A is information used by the start / completion determination unit 11 for determining the start / completion of construction, and is associated with information for identifying the detection unit 151, a process content, an ID for identifying the tag 152, and a product. In the example shown in FIG. 3, "D1" is associated with the information for identifying the detection unit 151, the process content is "molding process", the ID for identifying the tag 152 is "RF1", and the product is "P1". When it is detected by the detection unit 151 "D1", it indicates that the process is a "molding process", and when the detected tag 152 is "RF1", it indicates that the product to be processed is "P1". Has been done. The same applies hereinafter. It is assumed that the correspondence relationship between the detection unit 151 and the processing process and the correspondence relationship between the tag 152 and the product are set in advance.

The acquisition unit 30 acquires a signal indicating the detection result from the detection unit 151 provided in the vicinity of the process processing equipment X of the ceramics manufacturing system 101, and transmits the signal to the completion determination unit 11.

The operation receiving unit 40 receives a user's operation on the process management device 100, and is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. The display unit 50 and the operation reception unit 40 may be integrated by a touch panel or the like.

The display unit 50 is a display device that displays information, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

The communication unit 60 communicates with an external device, and for example, transmits the determination result of the completion completion determination unit 11 to the external device.

As described above, in the process management device 100 according to the present embodiment, the detection unit 151 for detecting that the object to be processed has entered a predetermined range in the vicinity of the equipment for performing the process, and the detection unit 151 have the object to be processed. The construction start determination unit 11 is provided with a time when it is detected that the vehicle has entered a predetermined range or a time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time. Further, the detection unit 151 detects that the object to be processed has come out of the predetermined range, and the completion completion determination unit 11 detects that the object to be processed has come out of the predetermined range, or from that time. The time before the predetermined time may be set as the completion time.

Further, the object to be processed may be a ceramic molded body or a ceramic fired body, and the detection unit 151 detects a wireless communication tag attached to a holder in which one or more ceramic molded bodies or ceramic fired bodies are held. By doing so, it may be detected that the ceramic is within a predetermined range.

The detection unit 151 may or may not be included in the process control device 100. That is, the process control device 100 may be referred to including the detection unit 151.

[Processing flow]
Next, the flow of processing in the process control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the process management device 100.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the process management device 100 acquires a signal indicating that the detection unit 151 has detected the tag 152 (YES in S101), the start completion determination unit 11 determines that the construction has started, and determines the start time. Determine (S102). Then, the content of the process in which the construction has started and the information indicating the target product (processed object) are displayed on the display unit 50 or transmitted to the outside via the communication unit 60 (S103). In addition, both display and transmission to the outside may be performed.

Next, when the process management device 100 acquires a signal to the effect that the tag 152 detected by the detection unit 151 is no longer detected (YES in S104), the completion completion determination unit 11 determines that the construction has been completed, and determines the completion time. (S105). Then, the content of the completed process and the information indicating the target product (processed object) are displayed on the display unit 50 or transmitted to the outside via the communication unit 60 (S106). As with the start of construction, both display and transmission to the outside may be performed for the completion of construction.

[Modification example]
In the above-described embodiment, construction starts depending on whether or not the tag 152 is detected by the detection unit 151 provided in the vicinity of the process processing equipment X, that is, whether or not the object to be processed is within a predetermined range from the process processing equipment X. , Judging the completion.

The configuration of the detection unit 151 is not limited to this. For example, if it is necessary to pass through a certain point in order to perform processing by the process processing equipment X, a detection unit 151 is provided at the certain point, and it depends on whether or not the tag 152 has passed through the detection unit 151. , It may be determined whether or not the tag 152 is detected (see FIG. 5).

Further, the detection unit 151 may be installed at one place at the entrance / exit or at two places, the entrance and the exit.

[Embodiment 2]
Other embodiments of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of explanation, the same reference numerals are given to the members having the same functions as the members described in the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the presentation unit 600 according to the present embodiment and a configuration of a main part of the process control device 100A.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the presentation unit 600 is provided in the vicinity of the process processing equipment X, and the person in charge of processing confirms the content presented to the presentation unit 600 and performs the processing. I'm assuming. Then, the person in charge terminal (communication terminal) 700 used by the person in charge of processing and the presentation unit 600 can communicate with each other by short-range wireless communication, and the person in charge terminal 700 presents the product before the start of processing in the process processing equipment X. A work instruction sheet showing the work contents of the process, drawings, product information, lot numbers, and the like are instructed to be presented to the unit 600.

Further, when the processing in the process processing equipment X is completed, the confirmation that the processing person in charge presents to the presentation unit 600 a work completion confirmation that includes items to be confirmed at the time of completion, in other words, confirmation at the time of completion. The presentation instruction may be given from the person in charge terminal 700 to the presentation unit 600.

The acquisition unit 30 according to the present embodiment receives a signal indicating that the presentation instruction (active action of the worker, for example, a call input of the work instruction) has been received from the presentation unit 600, or the worker issues a work instruction. It acquires a signal indicating that it has been browsed and notifies the completion determination unit 11. Whether or not the worker has viewed the work instruction sheet may be determined by, for example, detecting that the page of the work instruction sheet has been turned, or a sensor (viewing detection unit) that detects the worker's line of sight on the presentation unit 600. ), It may be detected that the operator is viewing the work instruction sheet presented to the presentation unit 600 by the sensor.

When the presentation unit 600 acquires a signal to the effect that the presentation instruction has been received or viewed via the acquisition unit 30, the construction start determination unit 11 starts construction at that time or at a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from that time. It is determined that the construction has started, and the time when it is determined that the construction has started is determined as the construction start time with reference to the clock unit 12. Further, the construction start completion determination unit 11 also refers to the determination information 21B and determines which process the construction has started.

Further, when the presentation unit 600 acquires a signal indicating that the presentation unit 600 has received or viewed the confirmation presentation instruction via the acquisition unit 30, the completion completion determination unit 11 at that time, or at a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from that time. It is determined that the construction is completed, and the time when it is determined that the construction is completed is determined as the completion time with reference to the clock unit 12.

Here, the determination information 21B will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the determination information 21B. The determination information 21B is information used by the start / completion determination unit 11 for determining the start / completion of construction, and is associated with the information for identifying the presentation unit 600 and the process contents. In the example shown in FIG. 7, "E1" is associated with the information for identifying the presentation unit 600, and "molding process" is associated with the process content. When the presentation unit 600 "E1" receives the presentation instruction, the process is performed. It is shown to be a "molding process". The same applies hereinafter. It is assumed that the correspondence between the presentation unit 600 and the processing process is set in advance.

As described above, the process management device 100A according to the present embodiment is a presentation unit 600 in which the person in charge of the process to be implemented can communicate by short-range radio via the person in charge terminal 700 used by the person in charge. The time when the presentation unit 600 installed in the predetermined area near the equipment for carrying out the process is instructed to present the work instruction sheet regarding the work content of the process by short-range radio, or the work instruction sheet is input. It is provided with a start completion determination unit 11 whose construction start time is the time when the signal indicating the browsing is acquired from the browsing detection unit that detects that the person in charge of the process to be implemented has browsed.

[Modification 1]
In addition, in this embodiment, the detection unit 155 may be further provided in the vicinity of the process processing equipment X.

The detection unit 155 detects whether or not a person in charge of processing has entered within a predetermined range of the process processing equipment X. As a method for the detection unit 155 to detect the person in charge of processing, it may be detected by a motion sensor (infrared sensor) or by reading the ID card or mobile communication terminal of the person in charge of processing. However, it may be detected by a beacon or the like.

Then, the completion determination unit 11 indicates that the presentation instruction has been given within a predetermined time from the time when the detection unit 151 detects that the processing person has entered the predetermined range of the process processing equipment X, or the work instruction sheet. When a signal indicating that there was a browsing is obtained, the time when the stop time was performed is determined as the construction start time.

[Modification 2]
FIG. 8 shows a modified example of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, in this modification, the warning unit 13 is included in the control unit 10A of the process control device 100B. When the detection unit 151 does not acquire a signal indicating a presentation instruction or presentation confirmation within a predetermined time after detecting that the processing person has entered the predetermined range of the process processing equipment X, the warning unit 13 does not acquire the presentation instruction or the presentation confirmation signal, the display unit 50. It issues a warning through. A voice output unit or the like may be provided in addition to the display unit 50, and a warning may be issued via the voice output unit.

Further, when the completion completion determination unit 11 obtains a signal indicating that the presentation instruction has been given or the work instruction has been viewed after the warning by the warning unit 13, the processing person in charge of the process processing equipment X receives a signal indicating that the presentation instruction has been given or the work instruction has been viewed. The construction start time may be determined to be the time within the predetermined range or the time after the predetermined time has elapsed from the time.

[Modification 3]
Further, the process management device 100 can acquire the state of the process processing equipment X, and the process start determination unit 11 is in a state where the process processing equipment X that executes the processing can start the processing after the presentation instruction is given to the presentation unit 600. When it becomes, it may be determined that the construction has started and the construction start time may be determined.

[Embodiment 3]
Other embodiments of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of explanation, the same reference numerals are given to the members having the same functions as the members described in the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the reading unit 160 according to the present embodiment and a configuration of a main part of the process control device 100C. In this embodiment, it is assumed that one or a plurality of objects to be processed are held by the holder, and each holder is transported to the process processing equipment X for processing. Then, in the present embodiment, the holder is attached with the corresponding information (for example, a bar code) associated with the holder, and as shown in FIG. 9, the corresponding information is read in the vicinity of the process processing equipment X. A reader (reader) 160 for this purpose is provided.

Then, when the corresponding information is read by the reading unit 160, a work instruction sheet, a drawing, a product information, a lot number, and the like indicating the work contents of the process are presented to the presentation unit 600.

As shown in FIG. 9, the process management device 100C according to the present embodiment stores the determination information 21C in the storage unit 20.

Then, when the start / completion determination unit 11 acquires a signal to the effect that the reading unit 160 has read the corresponding information via the acquisition unit 30, the construction starts at that time or at a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from that time. It is determined that the construction has started, and the time when it is determined that the construction has started is determined as the construction start time with reference to the clock unit 12. Further, the construction start completion determination unit 11 also refers to the determination information 21C and determines which process the construction has started.

Here, the determination information 21C will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the determination information 21C. The determination information 21C is information used by the start / completion determination unit 11 for determining the start / completion of construction, and is associated with information for identifying the reading unit 160, a process content, a barcode (correspondence information), and a product. In the example shown in FIG. 10, "R1" is associated with the information for identifying the reading unit 160, the process content is "molding process", the barcode is "B1", and the product is "G1". When reading is performed in "R1", it is shown that the process is "molding process", and when the read barcode is "B1", the product to be processed is "G1". There is. The same applies hereinafter. It is assumed that the correspondence between the reading unit 160 and the processing process and the correspondence between the barcode and the product are set in advance.

As described above, in the process control device 100C according to the present embodiment, the holder in which one or more objects to be processed are held is attached with the correspondence information associated with the holder, and the correspondence information is described. Is conveyed integrally with the holder and can be read by a reading unit 160 provided in a predetermined area near the equipment where the process is carried out, and before the process, the reading unit 160 corresponding to the process said. By reading the correspondence information, the presentation unit 600 installed in the predetermined area is provided with a construction start determination unit 11 whose construction start time is the time when the instruction to present the work instruction sheet indicating the work content of the process is given.

Further, the process control device 100C includes a detection unit 155 for detecting that the person in charge of the process to be implemented has entered a predetermined range in the vicinity of the equipment for performing the process, and the detection unit 155 has the person in charge within the predetermined range. A warning unit 13 that issues a warning if reading is not performed within a predetermined time after detecting the entry is provided, and the construction start determination unit 11 has a person in charge within a predetermined range when reading is performed after the warning. The construction start time shall be the time of entry or the time after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time.

[Modification 4]
In all the above-described embodiments, when the completion time determined by the completion completion determination unit 11 is later than the predetermined schedule, the configuration includes a delay notification transmission unit that transmits a delay notification to an external management device. May be. As a result, if the completion time is behind the schedule, it is possible to notify that fact.

[Modification 5]
When the processing process to be determined requires the measurement process of the object to be processed at the end of the process, the completion determination unit 11 removes the measuring machine used for the measurement process from the predetermined storage position. After that, the time after the lapse of a predetermined time or the time returned to the storage position may be set as the completion time.

This can be realized, for example, by providing a sensor for detecting that the measuring device is taken out from the storage location and acquiring the detection result by the sensor in the completion determination unit 11.

[Example of implementation by software]
The control block (particularly, the control unit 10 (10A, 10B)) of the process control device 100 (100A, 100B, 100C) may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like. However, it may be realized by software.

In the latter case, the process control device 100 includes a computer that executes instructions of a program that is software that realizes each function. This computer includes, for example, at least one processor (control device) and at least one computer-readable recording medium in which the program is stored. Then, in the computer, the processor reads the program from the recording medium and executes the program, thereby achieving the object of the present invention. As the processor, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be used. As the recording medium, a "non-temporary tangible medium", for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or the like, a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used. Further, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the above program may be further provided. Further, the program may be supplied to the computer via any transmission medium (communication network, broadcast wave, etc.) capable of transmitting the program. It should be noted that one aspect of the present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the above program is embodied by electronic transmission.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and the embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in the different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment, new technical features can be formed.

10, 10A Control unit 11 Completion determination unit (Construction start determination unit, Completion determination unit)
12 Clock unit 13 Warning unit 20 Storage unit 21A, 21B, 21C Judgment information 30 Acquisition unit 40 Operation reception unit 50 Display unit 60 Communication unit 100, 100A, 100B, 100C Process control device 101 Ceramics manufacturing system 110 Process control system 151, 155 Detection unit 152 Tag 160 Reading unit 200 Molding device 300 Cutting device 400 Firing device 500 Grinding device 600 Presenting unit 700 Person in charge terminal (communication terminal)

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A detector that detects that the object to be processed has entered a predetermined range near the equipment where the process is performed, and
The step is characterized in that the detection unit includes a construction start determination unit whose construction start time is a time when the processing object is detected to be within the predetermined range or a time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time. Management device. The detection unit detects that the object to be processed has come out from the predetermined range, and determines that the object to be processed has come out.
The first aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the detection unit includes a completion determination unit whose completion time is the time when the processing object is detected to have come out of the predetermined range or the time before the predetermined time. The process control device described. The object to be treated is a ceramic molded body or a ceramic fired body.
The detection unit is characterized in that it detects that the ceramic molded body or the ceramic fired body is within the predetermined range by detecting a wireless communication tag attached to a holder for holding one or a plurality of the ceramic molded body. The process control device according to claim 1 or 2. The person in charge of the process to be implemented is a presenter capable of communicating by short-range wireless via a communication terminal used by himself / herself, and the presenter is installed in a predetermined area near the equipment for carrying out the process. A process management device including a construction start determination unit, wherein the construction start time is the time when an instruction input for instructing the presentation of a work instruction sheet regarding the work content of the process is performed by the short-range radio. The person in charge of the process to be implemented is a presenter capable of communicating by short-range wireless via a communication terminal used by himself / herself, and the presenter is installed in a predetermined area near the equipment for carrying out the process. It is provided with a construction start determination unit that sets the time when the equipment is ready to start processing after inputting instructions instructing the presentation of work instructions regarding the work contents of the process by the short-range radio. A process control device characterized by. Browsing to detect that the person in charge of the process to be implemented has viewed the work instruction sheet regarding the work content of the process presented to the presentation unit installed in the predetermined area near the equipment to be implemented. A process management device including a construction start determination unit whose construction start time is the time when the signal indicating the browsing is acquired from the detection unit. It is equipped with a detector that detects that the person in charge has entered a predetermined range near the equipment where the process is carried out.
When the detection unit receives the instruction input within a predetermined time from the time when the person in charge detects that the person in charge has entered the predetermined range, the construction start determination unit sets the time when the instruction input is performed as the construction start time. The process control device according to claim 4, wherein the process control device is characterized in that. The detection unit includes a warning unit that issues a warning if there is no instruction input within a predetermined time after detecting that the person in charge has entered the predetermined range.
The claim is characterized in that, when the instruction is input after the warning, the construction start determination unit sets the time when the person in charge enters the predetermined range or the time after the predetermined time elapses from the time as the construction start time. 7. The process control device according to 7. The person in charge of the process to be implemented is a presenter capable of communicating by short-range radio via the communication terminal used by the person in charge of the process, and the presenter is installed in a predetermined area near the facility where the process is to be performed. A completion determination unit whose completion time is the time when an instruction is input to instruct the presentation of a work completion confirmation that needs to be confirmed at the end of the work of the process by the short-range radio, or the time after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time. A process control device characterized by being equipped. The person in charge of the process to be implemented viewed the work completion confirmation that needs to be confirmed at the end of the work of the process, which was presented to the presentation unit installed in the predetermined area near the equipment to implement the process to be implemented. Process management characterized in that it is provided with a completion determination unit, which sets the completion time as the time at the time or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the signal indicating the browsing is acquired from the browsing detection unit that detects the fact. Device. Correspondence information associated with the holder is attached to the holder in which one or more objects to be processed are held.
The correspondence information is conveyed integrally with the holder and can be read by a reader provided in a predetermined area near the equipment where the process is carried out.
Prior to the process, by reading the corresponding information with the reader corresponding to the process, an instruction was given to present a work instruction sheet showing the work contents of the process to the presentation unit installed in the predetermined area. A process management device characterized by having a construction start determination unit whose construction start time is the time. Equipped with a detector that detects that the person in charge of the process to be implemented has entered a predetermined range near the equipment where the process is to be implemented.
The detection unit includes a warning unit that issues a warning if the reading is not performed within a predetermined time after detecting that the person in charge has entered the predetermined range.
11. The process control device according to. The process management device according to claim 2, further comprising a delay notification transmission unit that transmits a delay notification to an external management device when the completion time is later than a predetermined schedule. The process to be implemented requires measurement processing of the object to be processed at the end of the process.
It is characterized by having a completion determination unit whose completion time is the time after a predetermined time elapses after the measuring machine used for the measurement process is removed from the predetermined storage position or the time when the measuring machine is returned to the storage position. The process control device according to claim 1.

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