JP2023184115A - System for identifying box for storing electrical electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a system for identifying a box for storing electrical electronic equipment, configured to allow different shipping conditions to be designated for each of constituent components of one electrical electronic equipment storage box.SOLUTION: A system 1 for identifying an electronic electrical equipment storage box includes: a cabinet information storage unit 12 which stores information on a shape of a cabinet; a part information storage unit 13 which stores information on constituent components to be placed on the cabinet; and calculation means 21 capable of calculating so as to identify a cabinet stored in the cabinet information storage unit, using information input from a user. The system is configured so that a destination or a period of shipping of one of an enclosure, a door body, and a constituent component attached to the enclosure or the door body, which are constituent components of one electrical electronic equipment storage box, can be set different from destinations or periods of shipping of other constituent components of the same electrical electronic equipment storage box.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a system for identifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes.

Regarding cabinets for storing electrical and electronic equipment, there are a large number of standard products from manufacturers depending on their purpose, structure, size, etc. Therefore, as described in Patent Document 1, a system has been developed in which a customer or an input worker can access a manufacturer's database through a communication line, select a cabinet configuration, and place an order.

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By the way, once the specifications of the cabinet are determined, the selected cabinet is shipped with all the options installed. However, when the delivery time of some component parts becomes longer, there is a problem in that the delivery time of the component part affects the shipping time. Or, the problem is that it is not possible to fix the cabinet in the installation location, but it is not possible to respond to requests such as those who want to deliver only some components in advance and only assemble electronic and electrical equipment. There is.

The inventor of this case attempted to solve this problem by intensively studying this point. The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a system for specifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes by dividing the components of one electrical and electronic equipment storage box into multiple parts and specifying different shipping conditions for each component. be.

In order to solve the above problems, we used a cabinet information storage section that stored information about the cabinet shape, a parts information storage section that stored information about the components installed in the cabinet, and information input by the user. , a calculation means capable of performing calculations to identify a cabinet stored in a cabinet information storage unit, and a system for specifying a box for storing electrical and electronic equipment, the system being a component of one box for storing electrical and electronic equipment. The shipping destination or shipping time of any of the casings, door bodies, or components attached to said casings or said door bodies is different from the shipping destinations or shipping times of other components of the same electrical and electronic equipment storage box. This is a system for specifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes that can be set as follows.

The invention also includes a drawing creation means capable of creating drawings of the casing, the door body, and the components to be attached to the casing or the door body. , if the shipping destination or shipping time of any of the components attached to the casing or the door body is set to be different from the shipping destination or shipping time of other components of the same electrical and electronic equipment storage box. An electric/electronic equipment storage box that manages the drawings created by the drawing creation means for each shipping condition, and is composed of a housing, a door body, and component parts attached to the housing or the door body. It is preferable to have a configuration in which the information is associated in units.

The present invention also includes a shipping time setting means for setting the shipping date for a housing, a door body, and component parts attached to the housing or the door body that constitute one electric/electronic equipment storage box. The timing setting means sets the shipping timing of any one of the casing, the door body, and the components attached to the casing or the door body constituting one electrical and electronic equipment storage box. It is preferable that the shipping timing can be set to be different from the shipping timing of other components.

Moreover, it is preferable to have a configuration including a shipping time changing means that can adjust the shipping time set by the shipping time setting means.

In addition, the shipping destination of any of the components of one electrical/electronic equipment storage box, such as the casing, the door, or the components attached to the casing or the door, may be changed to other parts of the same electrical/electronic equipment storage box. It is preferable that the configuration is such that the destination can be set to be different from the shipping destination of the component.

In the present invention, in the system for specifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes, it is possible to divide the components of one electrical and electronic equipment storage box into a plurality of parts and specify different shipping conditions for each.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a system for identifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes in an embodiment. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a terminal monitor in the system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a database stored in a cabinet information storage unit. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a database stored in a parts information storage unit. It is a figure which shows the example of the database memorize|stored in a shape pattern information storage part. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing that the area around the selected hole or part becomes a processing/placement prohibited area. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a monitor when a board is specified to be shipped separately from other components. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of delivery dates of components stored as data. 8 is a diagram showing a part of the estimated price display section shown in FIG. 7. FIG. However, an arrow is attached to the part that indicates the delivery date of the cabinet. 8 is a diagram showing that the delivery date of the cabinet displayed in the estimated price display section shown in FIG. 7 has been changed. FIG. However, an arrow is attached to the part that indicates the delivery date of the cabinet. It also shows a button that allows you to set the destination. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of managing drawings of electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which drawings are managed for each shipping condition and are associated in units of electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes made up of a casing, a door body, and component parts attached to the casing or the door body. . FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example in which a substrate, which is one of the component parts, has been processed. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing that drawings are managed for each shipping condition and that this can be confirmed from an image displayed on a monitor. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the flow from inputting the specifications of an electric/electronic equipment storage box to placing an order.

A mode for carrying out the invention will be shown below. The electrical/electronic equipment storage box identification system 1 of this embodiment enables various ways of use that have not been seen in the past.

Here, a system 1 for identifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes according to an embodiment will be explained. This electrical/electronic equipment storage box identification system 1 is used as a system for identifying electrical/electronic equipment storage boxes in which electrical equipment/electronic equipment such as panels, racks, control boards, and switchboards are mounted, or for drilling holes. It can also be used as a system for specifying positions and parts. In particular, the present invention can be used as a system that can specify the configuration of an electrical/electronic equipment storage box using information input by a user such as a customer.

This electric/electronic equipment storage box specification system 1 is capable of displaying a dedicated software screen on a user's terminal 71 using an output/display means 31 provided in a server 3 prepared by the manufacturer. (See FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the system 1 for specifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes allows the user to input the size and product number of the cabinet through the screen displayed on the terminal 71 by operating the input means 73, and to process the cabinet. The content can be determined. Further, this electric/electronic equipment storage box specification system 1 enables designing and ordering via a network in accordance with predetermined contents.

For example, when the system 1 for specifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes is used as a selection system for electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes, input contents such as the cabinet size desired by the user are stored in the storage medium 11 prepared by the manufacturer. A cabinet that matches the input information is selected from the database. Furthermore, when the system is used as a hole machining/parts position designation system, it is possible to designate the hole machining and parts position for the cabinet selected by the system to specify the desired cabinet.

In this system, a server 3 prepared by the manufacturer is connected to a user's terminal 71 such as a personal computer or tablet via a network, thereby making it possible to create a usage environment. The terminal 71 used by the user only needs to include a monitor 72 capable of displaying a screen, an input means 73 such as a keyboard, and a movement means 74 typified by a mouse or arrow keys on a keyboard. , these can use well-known devices such as a touch panel.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, a server 3 managed by a manufacturer includes a storage medium 11 capable of storing information serving as a database, a calculation means 21, and outputs calculation results to a terminal 71 for display on a monitor 72. The output/display means 31 is provided. The calculation means 21 may be any device that can perform calculations to specify the cabinet stored in the cabinet information storage section 12 using information input by the user. For example, the calculation means 21 accesses each storage section of the storage medium 11 based on the input information input using the input means 73, performs calculations based on the obtained information, and displays the output/display means 31. Any device may be used as long as it can be outputted and displayed on the user's monitor 72, such as a processor.

The calculation means 21 of the system 1 for identifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes according to the embodiment includes a cabinet information storage unit 12 that stores information regarding the cabinet shape, and a shape pattern of holes to be machined in the cabinet or shapes of parts to be arranged. Using the shape pattern information storage section 14 storing information regarding patterns and information input by the user, calculations can be made to specify the cabinet stored in the cabinet information storage section 12.

A storage medium 11, which is a storage means provided in the server 3, includes a cabinet information storage unit 12 that stores information on the shape of the cabinet, and shape pattern information that stores information on the shape pattern of holes to be machined in the cabinet. It is preferable to include a storage section 14 and a parts information storage section 13 that stores information on parts installed in the cabinet. Preferably, this storage means is capable of storing not only a database of cabinets and parts, but also graphic patterns created by the customer, drawings created, and the like.

Note that it is more preferable to include a specification change information storage section in which information on specifications changed from a typical example is stored. Specification changes mean making the cabinet different from a normal cabinet, such as specifying a different hole shape or hole position, changing the position of the door, changing from a single door to double doors, adding welded parts, and changing the casing. An example is adding parts to be attached to.

The cabinet information storage unit 12 and the parts information storage unit 13 of the embodiment include a database in which information such as product numbers, shapes, drawing data, prices, etc. are registered for each of a large number of cabinets and parts that manufacturers make as standard products. (See Figures 3 and 4). Although a storage medium 11 may be prepared for each database, each database may be stored in one storage medium 11.

In addition, the shape pattern information storage unit 14 and the parts information storage unit 13 of the embodiment include information on the shape of the hole, the shape of the part, the shape of the hole corresponding to the part, and the processing/arrangement set on the periphery of the hole and the periphery of the part. Information such as prohibited areas is stored (see FIGS. 4 to 6). Further, it is preferable that the storage medium 11 is capable of storing graphic patterns created by the user, drawings created, and the like.

Users of the system can input the size and product name of the cabinet while looking at the screen displayed on the monitor 72, or change the components such as the handle, board, hinge, ground terminal, drawing holder, etc. that make up the cabinet. It is also possible to change specifications such as changing the form of the door (reverse door, double door, etc.) (see Figure 2). In order to make this possible, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the server 3 is equipped with a specification change information storage section.

The system of the embodiment includes an input screen display that can display an input work display section 51 on the screen of a monitor 72, which can be used to input cabinet information, component information, and select optional parts to be installed. Means 32 is provided. The system also includes a case image display means 33 capable of displaying a case image display section 52 that displays the outline drawing, size, component parts, selected parts, etc. of the selected cabinet. Further, the system of the embodiment includes an estimated price display means 34 that displays the selected cabinet, processing cost, and parts cost on the estimated price display section 53. Further, this system is equipped with a display changing means 35 that can change the display contents displayed on the screen.

It is preferable that the electrical/electronic equipment storage box specification system 1 is configured such that the components constituting the electrical/electronic equipment storage box are divided into a plurality of parts, and different shipping destinations or shipping times can be set for each component.

For example, it is preferable to be able to individually specify shipping methods such as options. Further, it is preferable that a screen displaying the estimate contents displayed on the monitor 72 be able to display a list of components organized by shipping conditions in addition to options for rearrangement specifications.

In addition to being able to ship components such as options that make up the cabinet, it is also desirable to be able to specify only the door body or only the casing. Therefore, in the embodiment, the shipping destination or shipping time of any of the components of one electrical and electronic equipment storage box, such as the housing, the door body, and the components attached to the housing or the door body, is the same. The shipping destination or shipping time can be set to be different from the shipping destination or shipping time of other components of the cabinet. Here, examples of the component parts of the cabinet include a board and an inner door to which electrical equipment and electronic equipment are attached, and a base and mounting brackets that fix the cabinet to the installation location. It is not limited to those listed, but may be a hinge or a handle itself.

In the example shown in Figure 7, "board", "door body", and "casing" are listed in the "separate delivery designation" item, and it is possible to decide which one should be shipped separately from the other items. That's what I do. Of course, there is no need to list items to be shipped separately in advance. However, if you limit the items that will be shipped separately in advance, it will be easier for buyers to view and use.

Furthermore, the electrical and electronic equipment storage box identification system 1 determines the shipping timing of any of the casing, door body, and component parts attached to the casing or the door body that constitute one electrical and electronic equipment storage box. By using the shipping time setting means that can be set, the shipping date or destination of any of the components of one electrical/electronic equipment storage box, such as the casing, the door body, and the components attached to the casing or the door body, can be determined. The shipping time can be set to be different from the shipping destination or shipping time of other components of the same electric/electronic equipment storage box.

This shipping time setting means can set the shipping time of the electrical and electronic equipment storage box in which everything is incorporated. Moreover, the shipping time setting means of the embodiment can divide the components of the electric/electronic equipment storage box into a plurality of parts and set the shipping destination and shipping time for each component.

When setting the shipping date for a complete electrical and electronic equipment storage box, it is sufficient if the shipping date can be set so that the parts with the latest delivery date can be included, and the shipping date can be selected from later dates. is preferred. Further, it may be possible to calculate the shipping time by adding the delivery date of the parts.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when a delivery date is registered, only iron substrates are to be shipped separately. In this case, since the delivery date of the iron board specified for separate shipping is registered as 3 days, the reference date for shipping is set to 3 days (see FIG. 9). Preferably, this reference date is added to the actual date so that the user can confirm the specific date when the item can be received.

In addition, in the example shown in Figure 8, the delivery date for the handle is registered as 7 days, and other delivery dates are registered as shorter than that, so for electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes other than iron substrates, sets the reference date for shipping time to the 7th (see Figure 9). As in the above example, it is preferable that this standard date etc. be added to the actual date so that the user can confirm the specific date when the item can be received.

In this example, by setting only the iron substrates to be sent separately, the iron substrates can be shipped earlier. If the receiving side wants to perform work such as attaching parts to the iron board, that work can be done before receiving the casing or the like.

Preferably, the configuration is such that the user who confirms the shipping time displayed on the monitor 72 can change it. Even if the user is able to confirm the number of days required to receive the item, there may be cases where the user is unable to receive the item at that time. For this reason, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the item can be set so that it can be shipped on a day when the user can receive it at a time when the item can be shipped.

In the embodiment, the configuration includes a shipping time changing means that can adjust the shipping time set by the shipping time setting means. The shipping time can be changed using this shipping time changing means (see FIGS. 9 and 10). Of course, even if you use the shipping time change method, you can only adjust the shipping time to the extent that it can be achieved within the registered delivery date, and it is set so that it is not possible to specify shipping earlier than the shortest delivery date. ing.

Furthermore, in the electrical/electronic equipment storage box identification system 1 of the embodiment, any of the components of one electrical/electronic equipment storage box, such as a casing, a door body, and a component attached to the casing or the door body, The shipping destination can be set to be different from shipping destinations of other components of the same electric/electronic equipment storage box (see FIG. 10). With such a configuration, in addition to changing the shipping time, it is possible to make each shipping destination different. For example, the shipping destinations can be divided, such as iron substrates used for incorporating electrical and electronic devices to factories, and casings to installation sites. Note that although the shipping destination is different, the shipping time may of course be the same.

By the way, the electrical/electronic equipment storage box specification system 1 according to the embodiment includes a drawing creation means that can create a drawing of a casing, a door, and components to be attached to the casing or the door. If separate shipping is not specified, it is preferable to manage the drawings of the cabinet (casing and door body) for the electrical and electronic equipment storage box and the drawings of the components attached to the cabinet in one place (Fig. 11). It is preferable to send these drawings in a package together with the shipment. Note that the drawings may be managed as data such as PDF or DXF, and the user may be able to obtain them from the server 3.

The drawing creation means may be used to create electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes in which any of the components of one electrical and electronic equipment storage box, such as a housing, a door, and components attached to the housing or the door, are shipped to the same shipping destination or shipping time. If the shipping destination or shipping time of other components of the equipment storage box are set to be different, the drawings created by the drawing creation means are managed for each shipping condition, and It is preferable that the electric/electronic equipment storage boxes are associated in units of electrical/electronic equipment storage boxes each constituted by components attached to the casing or the door body.

In the example shown in FIG. 12, in order to manage the drawings created by the drawing creation means for each shipping condition, a single electrical and electronic equipment storage box has a common drawing number, and a serial number is assigned for each shipping condition. There is. Note that in the example shown in FIG. 12, the drawings are packaged and sent together with the shipment, but the drawings managed by data may be made available to the user from the server 3.

In the embodiment, it is possible to design holes, weld parts, etc. even for component parts that are specified to be sent separately (see FIG. 13). If such processing is specified, it is preferable that the drawings sent separately are the drawings after processing.

By the way, in the embodiment, the created drawings and the like are stored in a storage means, and a plurality of drawings can be displayed at a glance on the monitor 72 (see FIG. 14). In order to make this possible, the electric/electronic equipment storage box specification system 1 of the embodiment includes a created drawing list display means 28.

Using this created drawing list display means 28, drawings and selected contents can be confirmed. You can also place an order again based on the created information. It is also possible to determine whether the product was specified to be shipped separately.

Here, an example of the flow from inputting specifications of an electrical/electronic equipment storage box to ordering will be explained (see FIG. 15). First, the user uses the terminal 71 or the like to input the specifications of the electrical/electronic equipment storage box that he/she wishes to purchase (S101). The electrical/electronic equipment storage box is specified using the information input in step 101 (S102). Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not the specified components of the electrical/electronic equipment storage box are designated to be sent in multiple parts (S103).

If it is confirmed that the components of the electric/electronic equipment storage box identified in step 103 are not specified to be sent in multiple pieces, the delivery date is confirmed (S104). The confirmation result is displayed (S105). Thereafter, the display contents are checked to determine whether or not to change the delivery date (S106). If the delivery date is to be changed, the delivery date is input (S107).

After that, a drawing of the integrated product is created (S108). Then, ordering work is performed (S109). Note that if it is confirmed in step 106 that the delivery date will not be changed, the process moves to step 108.

If it is confirmed that the components of the electric/electronic equipment storage box specified in step 103 have been designated to be sent in multiple parts, the delivery date of each item is confirmed (S110). Further, the confirmation result is displayed (S111). Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not to change the delivery date by checking the displayed contents (S112). If the delivery date is to be changed, the delivery date is input (S113).

Thereafter, drawings are created for each sending condition (S114). Then, ordering work is performed (S115). Note that if it is confirmed in step 112 that the delivery date will not be changed, the process moves to step 114.

Although the present invention has been described above using the embodiments as examples, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and can be modified in various ways. For example, the usage is not limited to the usage procedure described above. It is also possible to replace steps before and after, add other steps, delete some steps, etc. within the scope of the purpose of the invention.

1 Specification system for electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes 12 Cabinet information storage section 13 Parts information storage section 21 Calculation means

Claims (5)

a cabinet information storage unit storing information regarding the cabinet shape;
a parts information storage unit that stores information about component parts installed in the cabinet;
a calculation means capable of calculating a cabinet stored in the cabinet information storage unit using information input by a user;
A system for identifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes, comprising:
The shipping destination or shipping time of any of the components of one electrical and electronic equipment storage box, such as the casing, the door, and the components attached to the casing or the door, can be changed to A system for specifying a box for storing electrical and electronic equipment that can be set to be different from the shipping destination or shipping time of other components. comprising a drawing creation means capable of creating a drawing of a casing, a door body, and components to be attached to the casing or the door body;
If any of the components of one electrical/electronic equipment storage box, such as the housing, the door, or the components attached to the housing or the door, is shipped to the same shipping destination or shipping time as the same electrical/electronic equipment storage box, If the shipping destination or shipping time is set to be different from that of other components,
The drawing created by the drawing creation means,
2. The electrical and electronic equipment storage according to claim 1, wherein the electrical and electronic equipment storage is managed for each shipping condition and is associated in units of electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes each constituted by a casing, a door body, and components attached to the casing or the door body. Specification system for storage boxes. comprising a shipping time setting means that allows setting the shipping time of any of the casing, the door body, and the components attached to the casing or the door body that constitute one electrical and electronic equipment storage box;
The shipping time setting method is
The shipping time of any of the casing, door body, and components attached to the casing or the door body that constitute one electrical and electronic equipment storage box is not the same as that of other components of the same electrical and electronic equipment storage box. 3. The system for specifying an electric/electronic equipment storage box according to claim 2, which can be set to be different from the shipping time. 4. The system for specifying electrical and electronic equipment storage boxes according to claim 3, further comprising a shipping time changing means capable of adjusting the shipping time set by the shipping time setting means. The shipping destination of any of the components of one electrical and electronic equipment storage box, such as the casing, the door, and the components attached to the casing or the door, cannot be shipped to other components of the same electrical and electronic equipment storage box. 5. The system for specifying an electric/electronic equipment storage box according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the system can be set to be different from the shipping destination of the element.

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