JP2894768B2 - Mark cutter control device - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a cutter device for cutting a plurality of mark patterns, such as patches, attached to a cloth from a sheet-like mark ground.

(Problems to be Solved by the Related Art and the Invention) As a device for cutting out a plurality of desired mark patterns from a sheet-shaped mark place, a device for cutting out by driving and controlling a laser or a knife is known.

In these methods, a method of irradiating a pattern with a light emitting unit or the like is performed in order to know the size of a pattern formed before cutting out. However, the apparatus becomes large-scale, and a compact apparatus is required.

Conventionally, in order to select a pattern within a mark, it has been proposed to limit input beyond a range size. It is necessary to confirm the range with respect to the selection, and to select and input a desired pattern for each cloth. When a large number of patterns are input, the input operation is performed on a plurality of sheets. The operation is complicated and causes erroneous input.

(Means for Solving the Problems) Therefore, in the present invention, a cutout table on which a mark cloth for cutting out is placed, and a cutout section heated at a tip end by a heater section are provided at a lower position for cutting out the cloth. A heat cutter controlled to two positions, ie, an upper position to release from the cutout; a Z drive motor for driving and controlling two upper and lower positions of the heat cutter;
An X, Y drive mechanism movable in a Y direction orthogonal to the direction,
In a mark cutter device including an X, Y drive motor for driving and controlling each drive mechanism, a mark pattern data storage unit that stores pattern data including cut data and contour data for a plurality of mark patterns, Using a mark pattern selection key for selecting a desired mark pattern from a plurality of mark patterns, and a system program for setting an arrangement state in a set mark cuttable range using contour data of the selected mark pattern. A system program storage unit for performing the XY drive of the heat cutter to the mark cuttable range set by operating the cutout execution key to detect the end of the cutout and generate a detection signal; Determining means for determining whether or not there is an unexecuted mark pattern, wherein the signal Said judgment device judges unexecuted at time of occurrence, the input operation and the execution of the cut-out of the mark pattern by the controller of the mark cutter cutting out undisbursed against reengineering execution key for the new mark sheet,
Alternatively, it is easy to confirm the cutout range to the mark place.

(Example) Next, an example of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the mark cutting device of the present invention. Details of the drive mechanism and the like are described in the utility model filed on February 2, 1990 by the present applicant.
Therefore, the details are omitted.

In the center of the main body 1, a cutout table mounting recess 2 is formed, and a cutout table 5 made of a glass material is mounted in the recess.

An opening 3 is formed adjacent to the recess 2, and an operation panel 4 is mounted in the opening.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a heat cutter, and a cut 6a at the tip is connected to a heater housed therein.

The heat cutter is connected to a heat cutter vertical mechanism, and a Z drive motor 11 (neither is shown) such as a stepping motor is connected to the heat cutter vertical mechanism.

The heat cutter 6 is supported movably in the Y direction by a transfer table 8 that can move in the X direction on the rail 7. The X drive motor 9 for the X direction movement, and the Y drive motor for the Y direction movement.
The drive motor 10 is connected.

Accordingly, the drive of the Z drive motor 11 causes the heat cutter 6 to move up and down, and two positions can be set: a lower position where the tip 6a of the heat cutter 6 abuts on the cutout table 5 and a release position above the cutout table. Is configured.

Further, by driving the X drive motor 9 and the Y drive motor 10, the heat cutter 6 can be driven in the X direction and in the Y direction orthogonal to the direction.

The key operation panel 4 is provided with a key operation unit 12 for inputting instructions and a display unit 13 for displaying various information.

Next, a control section of the mark cutting device will be described with reference to FIG.

Various input keys are arranged in the key operation unit 12,
Each is connected to the central processing unit 20.

A mark pattern selection key 14 is used to select a desired pattern from a plurality of mark patterns.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a range registration key for inputting a cut-out range of a mark.

Reference numeral 16 denotes an execution start key for instructing the start of clipping.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a cancel key for instructing cancellation of input and execution instructions.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a jog key for moving the mark cutter 6 to a desired position by manual operation. The jog key 18 includes an X operation key 18a for the X direction and a Y operation key 18b for the Y direction.

Reference numeral 19 denotes a range key for instructing execution of range confirmation.

 35 is a stop key for stopping halfway.

Reference numeral 21 denotes mark pattern data storage means, which is a readable storage means such as a ROM or an exchangeable FD (floppy disk), and stores pattern data selectable by a selection key.

The pattern data is a cutter as shown in FIG.
It is composed of cut data C for cutting out the mark pattern 22 by driving 6a, and contour data G including a remaining cut 22a to be left for a mark pattern to be continuously cut out.

Reference numeral 23 denotes a selected pattern storage means, which reads out the pattern data of the pattern selected by operating the mark pattern selection key 14 from the mark pattern data storage means 21 and stores it.

The X drive motor 9, the Y drive motor 10, and the Z drive motor 11 are connected to the central processing unit 20 via motor drivers 24, 25, 26, respectively.

27 is an X position sensor, and Y position sensor 28, Z
Together with the position sensor 29, they detect the position of the drive mechanism, and are connected to the central processing unit 20.

A heater driver 30 is connected to a heater in the heat cutter 6, and a cutter 6a heated by the heater is connected to a temperature sensor 31.

Reference numeral 32 denotes a mark cuttable range storage unit, which includes a fixed storage unit 32a that stores a fixed range that is a predetermined cuttable range of the cutout table 5, and a variable fixed by a desired range setting operation. A variable storage unit 32b for storing the range for the operation includes a nonvolatile storage element such as an EEPROM.

The range is set by operating the range registration key 15 to set the control mode to the range registration mode. Then, as shown in FIG. b
The X position sensor 27 and the Y position sensor 28 are operated by operating the X and Y operation keys 18 to match the cutter 6a at the tip of the heat cutter 6 and operating the range registration key 15 one after another.
Reads the coordinate values (X1, Y1 and X2, Y2) and stores the cuttable range B.

The range associated with the operation of the range key 19 is confirmed by arranging the contour data of the mark pattern data selected based on the mark cuttable range as follows.

That is, the variable storage unit 32 of the mark cuttable range storage unit 32
If there is no setting for b, a predetermined fixed range A is used.

Reference numeral 34 denotes an arrangement state pattern storage means, which is either a fixed range X or Y in FIG. 6 as a base line (this case will be described assuming that X is a base line).
Using contour data of the selected mark pattern, again the sequentially arranged from X ₀ to Xmax direction reaches the X direction limits,
Arrange sequentially from X ₀ as the next column. (Sixth see Figure) Therefore, when the putter input is made to the fixed range A ₀ or more, as in Figure 7 are arranged in the range A ₁ of the next sheet, for further more inputs, the following sequentially arranged in A _2.

The range check is performed for a sheet of A _0, by a key operation, the heat cutter 6 shows the range by moving the solid line a in FIG clockwise.

33 is a storage means of an execution system program, which stores a system program such as a storage system for selecting the mark pattern or an array setting system for operating the range key 19 and connects to the central processing unit 20. Have been.

Next, the clipping operation and the range checking operation of the present invention will be described with reference to the operation explanatory diagram of FIG.

Starting with power ON, the heater of the heat cutter 6 is energized and heated, and in step (a), X, Y,
The initialization (initialization) of Z is performed, and the heat cutter 6 moves to a position where there is no support for sheet exchange (a retreat position other than the predetermined cutting table 5).

Next, in step (b), a desired mark pattern is selected and input by operating the mark pattern selection key 14 of the key operation unit 12. The selection input will be described below in connection with the case where the input is performed for a plurality of sheets as shown in FIG.

When the registration key 14a in the mark pattern selection key 14 is operated following the selection input operation, in the step (c), the data is read out from the mark pattern data storage means 21 and stored in the selected mark pattern storage means 23, and the display section is displayed.
The selected mark pattern is displayed on the 13 mark pattern display means.

In the following step (d), it is determined whether or not the mark cuttable range is set. When the range registration key 15 is operated after a predetermined time following the operation of the registration key 14a among the selection keys 14, it is determined that the range is to be registered, and the mark cuttable range is set in step (s). If the registration key 14a is not operated, a fixed range 32a stored as a predetermined maximum range of the machine is set in step (e).

Next, in the step (f), the arrangement state in the mark cuttable range is obtained by using the contour data of the selected mark pattern, and is stored in the arrangement state pattern storage means 34.

Next, in the step (g), it is determined whether or not the range key 19 has been operated. If not, the sheet of the mark fabric is fixed on the cutout table 5 in the next step (h).

In the next step (i), a key operation is performed, and in the following step (j), the type of key is determined.

When the execution start key 15 is operated, in step (k), the cut data is sequentially read from the selected pattern storage means 23, and the X and Y drive motors 9 and 10 are driven to cause the heat cutter 6 to move to the first mark pattern. The cutter 6a is moved to the cutout start point, and the Z drive motor 11 is driven to set the cutter 6a at a lower position where the cutter 6a contacts the sheet.

Then, X and Y driving are performed in accordance with the cut data, and at each step of the mark pattern (m), it is determined whether or not the mark cutting (cutting) for the fixed sheet has been completed at the step (m). Are sequentially cut out of the mark pattern in the arrangement state set in accordance with (1).

When it is determined that the mark cut (cutout) for the sheet fixed in the step (m) is completed, (n)
In this step, it is determined whether or not all the mark patterns selected and stored in the selected pattern storage means 23 have been completed.

When the process is completed, the process jumps before the step (b).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when a pattern over a plurality of sheets is stored, a message "Please change to the next sheet" is displayed on the message display means of the display unit 13 and the above-mentioned ( Jump to the input side of step d) and input the mark cuttable range for the next sheet. Therefore, if the next prepared sheet is smaller than the size of the cutout table 5, the range registration key 15 is operated to register the mark cuttable range, and the mark pattern is cut out sequentially from the fixed sheet.

If the sheet size is the cutout table size, the mark patterns selected and stored in the same manner are sequentially cut out.

 Next, the range confirmation mode will be described.

The key operated in step (j) above is the range key
If it is determined to be 19, as the range confirmation mode,
In the step (l), the arrangement state pattern storage means
The range data based on the set of contour data is read from 34, and the heat cutter 6 holds the cutter 6a at the upper position at a position where the leading cutter 6a is released from the sheet, and according to the range data.
The drive motors 9 and 10 for X and Y are driven, and the cutout range is traced by the cutter 6a.

In the next step (q), when it is determined that the selected mark pattern is within the range of the fixed sheet and the confirmation is completed, the process jumps to the input side of the above-mentioned step (i) and waits for a key input.

Next, if the key discrimination in the step (j) is an execution key, the cut data is sequentially read out and cut out is executed.

If the mark pattern stored in the step (p) described above extends to the next sheet, a message "Do you want to check the next sheet" is displayed on the message display means 13b in the step (r), and ( The type of key operated in step t) is determined in step (u).

If the execution start key 16 is selected, a jump is made to the input side of the step (k) to cut out the mark pattern.

If it is the range key 19, jump to the input side of the step (d) to set the mark cut range, obtain the arrangement state using the contour data of the mark pattern remaining to be confirmed, and set it as the range of the second sheet. Remember (f).

Next, in the step (g), it is determined whether or not the range key 19 has been operated, and since the key has been operated, the process jumps to the input side of the step (l) to check the range of the second sheet.

Note that the range is confirmed when the heat cutter 6 is at the default retract position, and the start position of the possible range is from the start position (X1, Y1) on the cutout table 5, As shown in FIG. 8, when the heat cutter 6 is located at an arbitrary position (Xn, Yn) on the sheet, the position is set as a start reference position and the arrangement state is determined thereafter.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, the selection of the mark pattern at the beginning is the same, but by operating the stop key at the end of the execution of one pattern in the middle of the cutout, a function that allows the remaining range from the stop position to be confirmed. It is added.

That is, the steps (a) to (m) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and when the stop key is operated after cutting out one pattern in the step (k), the 9-2
As shown in the figure, the cutting is stopped (step w).

Next, the key type operated in the step (i2) is discriminated in the step (j2), and if it is a "cancel key", it jumps to the input side in the step (b) (FIG. 9-1) described above. .

In the case of the "execute start key", in step (l3), the arrangement state from the current position (Xn, Yn) to the mark cuttable range is determined using the contour data of the selected remaining mark pattern. The obtained range data is stored in the array state pattern storage means (RAM) 34, and the clipping is started again by jumping to the input side of the step (k) (FIG. 9-1).

When the “range key” is determined in the step (j2), the current position (Xn, Xn, The array state from Yn) to the mark cuttable range is obtained, and the obtained array state data is stored in the array state pattern storage means (RAM) 34.

Next, in the step (k2), the range data based on the arrangement state pattern is read from the storage means 34, and the remaining range for the sheet fixed at the upper position in the Z direction is indicated by driving the X and Y drive motors. .

Next, it is determined whether or not all the mark patterns selected in the step (p2) have been confirmed, and the determination result of “confirmed” is determined based on the input side in the step (i) (FIG. 9-1). Jump to

In response to the determination result that "all of the sheets have not been confirmed", a message "Do you want to confirm the next sheet?" Is displayed on the message display means of the display unit 13 in step (r2). Then, the display jumps to the input side in the step (i2), waits for the next key input, determines and controls the key type in the same manner, and performs range confirmation and execution for each mark pattern.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to continuously select and input a desired cutout pattern regardless of the size of the sheet of the cutout table and the cutout place, and to select a mark pattern exceeding the fixed sheet. For, the cutout selected and input can be executed simply by replacing the sheet.

In addition, it is very easy to check the range in which the cutout is to be performed, not only to the fixed sheet but also to another sheet to be replaced one after another.

Further, since the mark cuttable range can be input, it is possible to set a margin in advance at which position on the sheet the cutout is to be executed, and it is possible to effectively use the mark place.

[Brief description of the drawings]

The drawings relate to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a control block diagram of the apparatus of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of the operation, FIG. 3 is an external view of a mark cutting device, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of setting of a mark cuttable range, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of pattern arrangement setting, FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an arrangement state of a selection input pattern, and FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of a mark cut range set by a position, FIG. 9 is an operation explanatory view of another embodiment, 5 is a cutout table, 6 is a heat cutter, 21 is a mark pattern data storage means, and 14 is a mark pattern selection. The key 19 is a range key.

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Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A cutting table on which a mark cloth for cutting is placed, and a cutting section heated by a heater at a tip thereof are provided at two positions, a lower position for cutting the cloth and an upper position for releasing the cutting from the cutting. A heat cutter to be controlled; a Z drive motor for driving and controlling two upper and lower positions of the heat cutter; and a Y drive motor which moves the heat cutter in an X direction and a direction perpendicular to the X direction.
In a mark cutter device including an X, Y drive mechanism movable in directions and an X, Y drive motor for driving and controlling each drive mechanism, cut data and contour data are obtained for a plurality of mark patterns. Mark pattern data storage means for storing pattern data, a mark pattern selection key for selecting a desired mark pattern from a plurality of mark patterns, and a set mark cut using the contour data of the selected mark pattern. A system program storage means for storing a system program for setting an arrangement state to a range, and a range key for instructing confirmation of a range before execution, wherein the heat cutter is selected as an upper position in response to operation of the range key. Control of mark cutter characterized by instructing drive of cutout range by arrangement of selected mark pattern Location. 2. A cutting table on which a mark cloth for cutting is placed, and a cutting section heated at a front end by a heater section are provided at two positions, a lower position for cutting the cloth and an upper position for releasing the cutting cloth. A heat cutter to be controlled; a Z drive motor for driving and controlling two upper and lower positions of the heat cutter; and a Y drive motor which moves the heat cutter in an X direction and a direction perpendicular to the X direction.
In a mark cutter device including an X, Y drive mechanism movable in directions and an X, Y drive motor for driving and controlling each drive mechanism, cut data and contour data are obtained for a plurality of mark patterns. Mark pattern data storage means for storing pattern data; a mark pattern selection key for selecting a desired mark pattern from a plurality of mark patterns; a range setting means for setting a mark cuttable range; Using the contour data, a system program storage means for storing a system program for setting an arrangement state to the set mark cuttable range, and a range key for instructing confirmation of a range before execution, For the operation, the cutout range by the arrangement of the selected mark pattern with the heat cutter as the upper position Controller marks the cutter, characterized in that the dynamic instruction. 3. A cutting table on which a mark cloth for cutting is placed, and a cutting section heated by a heater section at a tip thereof are provided at two positions, a lower position for cutting the cloth and an upper position for releasing from the cutting. A heat cutter to be controlled; a Z drive motor for driving and controlling two upper and lower positions of the heat cutter; and a Y drive motor which moves the heat cutter in an X direction and a direction perpendicular to the X direction.
In a mark cutter device including an X, Y drive mechanism movable in directions and an X, Y drive motor for driving and controlling each drive mechanism, cut data and contour data are obtained for a plurality of mark patterns. Mark pattern data storage means for storing pattern data, a mark pattern selection key for selecting a desired mark pattern from a plurality of mark patterns, and a set mark cut using contour data of the selected mark pattern. A system program storing means for storing a system program for setting an arrangement state in a possible range; and operating the heat cutter in the XY direction to a mark cuttable range set by operating a cut-out execution key to detect the end of cutting. Detecting means for generating a detection signal, and determining whether or not there is an unexecuted portion of the selectively stored mark pattern. Control means for determining a non-executed portion when the signal is generated, and cutting out the unexecuted portion by re-operating the execution key for a new mark sheet. apparatus. 4. A cutting table on which a mark cloth for cutting is placed, and a cutting section heated at a front end by a heater section are provided at two positions, a lower position for cutting the cloth and an upper position for releasing from the cutting. A heat cutter to be controlled; a Z drive motor for driving and controlling two upper and lower positions of the heat cutter; and a Y drive motor which moves the heat cutter in an X direction and a direction perpendicular to the X direction.
In a mark cutter device having an X, Y drive mechanism that moves in the direction and an X, Y drive motor that drives and controls each drive mechanism, cut data and contour data are obtained for a plurality of mark patterns. Mark pattern data storage means for storing pattern data; a mark pattern selection key for selecting a desired mark pattern from a plurality of mark patterns; a range setting means for setting a mark cuttable range; Using the contour data, a system program storage means for storing a system program for setting an arrangement state to the set mark cuttable range, and a range key for instructing confirmation of a range before execution, For the operation, the cutout range by the arrangement of the selected mark pattern with the heat cutter as the upper position Detecting means for instructing the heat cutter to XY drive to the mark-cuttable range and detecting the end of range confirmation and generating a detection signal; Determination means for determining whether or not there is an unexecuted portion, wherein when the signal is generated, the determination portion determines an unexecuted portion. A mark cutter control device for instructing driving.