JP6905763B2 - Packaging equipment, packaging systems and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to packaging devices, packaging systems and programs.

A wrapping device (wrapping machine) for wrapping a product placed on a tray with a film is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-26313

However, the above-mentioned packaging equipment needs to be appropriately set according to the tray and film used for each model, and even if the packaging equipment is installed (delivered) at the site, it cannot be operated immediately. There was a problem that the workload of setting after installation was large. In addition, even after operation, when using a different tray or film for the first time, it is necessary to make appropriate settings according to the tray or film used for the first time, and there is a problem that the workload is heavy. ..

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of appropriately and easily setting a packaging device.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the packaging device according to one aspect of the present invention can communicate with an external server that stores packaging setting information corresponding to the model of the packaging device and the type of the object to be packaged. A packaging device that wraps an object to be packaged using the packaging setting information, and a selection receiving means capable of accepting selection of a model of the packaging device and selection of a type of the object to be packaged via a selection screen. The selection receiving means includes a receiving means for receiving the packaging setting information corresponding to the model of the packaging device and the type of the object to be packaged from the server, and the selection receiving means is the packaging device. It is characterized in that the selection of the type of the packaged object is accepted after the selection of the model of the above is accepted.

It is a network configuration diagram which showed an example of a packaging system. It is an external perspective view which showed an example of the packaging apparatus. This is an example of the packaging setting information screen. This is an example of various types of information. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a mobile terminal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a management device and a packaging device. This is an example of screen transition. This is an example of screen transition. This is an example of screen transition. This is an example of screen transition. This is an example of information sent and received by a mobile terminal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a packaging apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1A is a network configuration diagram showing an example of the packaging system 1 according to the first embodiment. The packaging system 1 includes a management device (for example, a server, etc.) 30, a mobile terminal (for example, a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, etc.) 20, and at least one packaging device 10 (packaging device 10A, packaging device 10B, ...). Although the number of management devices 30 is one in FIG. 1A, the packaging system 1 may be provided with a plurality of management devices 30 from the viewpoint of load balancing and function distribution.

The packaging device 10 wraps the object to be packaged (tray) on which the product is placed with a film. Specifically, the packaging device 10 stores the packaging setting information in the storage unit, and wraps the tray on which the product is placed with a film based on the packaging setting information stored in the storage unit.

The packaging setting information is setting information related to packaging, and corresponds to the type of the packaging device 10, the type of film, and the type of tray in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment). Therefore, if the film used is different, the packaging setting information may be different even if the packaging device 10 and the tray are the same. Further, if the trays used are different, the packaging setting information may be different even if the packaging device 10 and the film are the same. Further, if the packaging device 10 used is different, the packaging setting information may be different even if the tray and the film are the same.

The packaging device 10 has an operation display unit 120 (see FIG. 2), displays the packaging setting information screen (see FIG. 3) on the operation display unit 120 based on the operation of the operator, and stores new packaging setting information. It is possible to (register) or update the packaging setting information that has already been (registered) stored.

The management device 30 stores various information (details will be described later) regarding the packaging system 1. For example, the management device 30 stores the packaging setting information in association with the type of the packaging device 10, the type of film, and the type of tray.

The mobile terminal 20 can communicate with the management device 30 (can be connected to the management device 30). For example, the management device 30 is a device (a device having an IP address) existing on the Internet, and the mobile terminal 20 is connected to the Internet via an access point such as a wireless LAN or a base station installed by a carrier. It may have a function of connecting and communicating with the management device 30. The mobile terminal 20 acquires various information from the management device 30 by communicating with the management device 30. For example, the mobile terminal 20 acquires packaging setting information from the management device 30.

Further, a storage medium (SD card or the like) can be attached to and detached from the packaging device 10 and the mobile terminal 20. Therefore, for example, the mobile terminal 20 stores the packaging setting information acquired from the management device 30 in the storage medium, takes out the storage medium from the mobile terminal 20, and attaches the storage medium to the packaging device 10, so that the storage medium is stored in the storage medium. The packaging setting information can be stored in the storage unit of the packaging device 10.

Further, the packaging device 10 may store the device type (described later) and the device name of the packaging device 10 in the storage unit. Further, the packaging device 10 may display the device type and the device name of the packaging device 10 on the operation display unit 120 based on the operation of the operator. For example, when the packaging device 10 stores the device type and device name of the packaging device 10 in the storage unit of the own device, the packaging device 10 refers to the storage unit of the own device and displays the device type and device name in an operation manner. It may be displayed on the unit 120. When the management device 30 stores the device type and device name of each packaging device 10 (for example, when the device ID (described later) and the device type are stored in association with each other), the packaging device 10 , The management device 30 may be obtained by inquiring about the device type and device name of the own device (the device ID is transmitted and the device name corresponding to the transmitted device ID is acquired) and displayed on the operation display unit 120. .. The device type is identification information that can uniquely identify the type of the packaging device 10. The device ID is identification information (for example, IP address, serial number, etc. of each packaging device) that can uniquely identify each packaging device 10.

Of the packaging system 1, the management device 30 and the mobile terminal 20 excluding the packaging device 10 are referred to as the packaging support system 2 because they are systems that support packaging by the packaging device 10 (sometimes simply referred to as the packaging system 2). be). Note that FIG. 1B is a network configuration diagram showing an example of the packaging system 3 according to the second embodiment, but the second embodiment will be described later.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing an example of the packaging device 10 (for example, the packaging device 10A). The packaging device 10 has an operation display unit 120 at the top. On the lower side of the operation display unit 120, there is a film operation unit (not shown) for operating the film to cover the object to be packaged (tray on which the product is placed. Not shown), and the object to be packaged with the film covered. The packaging unit 130 and the like are provided.

The film operating unit grips the tip of the film of the film roll housed in the film roll housing unit 111 and pulls it out in the horizontal direction, and holds the film in a stretched state at a predetermined position of the packaging unit 130. It consists of a rear gripper (not shown) that grabs the rear end of the film and holds it in a stretched state, a cutter that cuts the film (not shown), and the like. The packaging unit 130 covers the left and right folded portions (not shown) that fold the left and right end portions of the film held in a stretched state by the film operating portion into the bottom portion of the object to be packaged, and the front and rear end portions of the film. It is composed of a front-rear folding portion (not shown) that folds into the bottom of the package, a heater portion 131 for heat-welding the film folded into the bottom of the package, and the like.

Below the film operation section and the packaging section 130, a packaged object transport section 140 that receives the packaged object and transports the packaged object to the packaging section 130 is provided. The packaged object transport section 140 is provided with a packaged object loading section 141 for receiving the packaged object. The packaged object is placed on the packaged object loading section 141 and transported to the downstream side in the transport direction, and the packaged object is moved so as to push up the film stretched on the packaging section 130 on the upper side from below. A package holding portion (not shown) is provided.

Further, the packaging device 10 controls the operations of the film operation unit, the packaging unit 130, the packaged object transporting unit 140, and the like based on the packaging setting information stored in the storage unit. More specifically, the packaging device 10 has a plurality of packaging setting information for the packaging device 10 (a plurality of packaging settings for each type of film that may be used and for each type of tray that may be used). Information) is stored in the storage unit, but the packaging device 10 stores the film (film stored in the film roll storage unit 111) to be used this time from among the plurality of packaging setting information stored in the storage unit at the time of packaging. One packaging setting information corresponding to the type of roll) and the type of tray (tray to be packaged) used this time (that is, packaging setting for the packaging device 10 to wrap the tray using the film). Information) is selected, and the operations of the film operation unit, the packaging unit 130, the packaged object transporting unit 140, and the like are controlled based on the selected packaging setting information.

The packaging device 10 may recognize the type of film or tray used this time based on the operation (designation, selection, etc.) of the operation display unit 120 by the operator. Further, the packaging device 10 may automatically recognize the type (width, etc.) of the film to be used this time by accommodating the film roll in the film roll accommodating portion 111 in place of or in addition to the operation by the operator. good.
Further, the packaging device 10 automatically recognizes the type of tray to be used this time by placing the tray to be packaged on the packaged object transporting unit 140 in place of or in addition to the operation by the operator. You may. For example, various sensors may be provided in the transport path to recognize the dimensions of the tray, or the material of the tray may be recognized in addition to the dimensions of the tray.

With the above configuration, the film operation unit holds the film in a stretched state based on the packaging setting information corresponding to the type of film or tray used this time, and the packaged object transport unit 140 (packaged object holding unit). ) Moves the object to be packaged upward. As a result, the upper part of the object to be packaged is covered with the film, and the film is stretched by the object to be packaged and extends to the lower side of the front, back, left and right of the object to be packaged. Next, the packaging portion 130 (left-right folded portion, front-back folded portion) folds the left-right end portion and the front-rear side end portion of the film into the bottom portion of the object to be packaged. Next, the heater unit 131 heat-welds the film folded into the bottom of the object to be packaged to complete the packaging of the object to be packaged.

Even if the packaging device 10 has a function of communicating with the mobile terminal 20 (for example, a function of short-range wireless communication or the like) and a function of communicating with the management device 30 (for example, a function of connecting to the Internet). good.

FIG. 3 is an example of the packaging setting information screen. The packaging device 10 displays a packaging setting information screen as shown in FIG. 3 on the operation display unit 120. That is, the wrapping device 10 provides a plurality of wrapping setting information for the wrapping device 10 (a plurality of wrapping setting information for each type of film that may be used and for each type of tray that may be used). Although it is stored in the storage unit, the packaging device 10 stores it in the storage unit according to the operation of the operation display unit 120 by the operator (designation of the film type and the tray type on the predetermined screen). One of the packaging setting information (that is, the packaging setting information for packaging the specified tray using the specified film) is read out from the plurality of packaging setting information, and the packaging setting information is as shown in FIG. Display on the screen. For convenience of drawing, the packaging setting information screen illustrated in FIG. 3 is vertically long, but the packaging setting information screen does not necessarily have to be vertically long. For example, the packaging setting information screen may be horizontally long like the operation display unit 120. The packaging setting information screen may be scrolled or displayed on a plurality of pages according to the size of the packaging setting information screen.

The packaging device 10 updates (adds, modifies, deletes items) the packaging setting information stored in the storage unit via the packaging setting information screen. For example, in the packaging device 10, the operator corrects the data of one item of the packaging setting information read from the storage unit and displayed on the packaging setting information screen, and performs a predetermined operation (for example, "for example," "" on the packaging setting information screen. By pressing the "Update" button (not shown), one item of the packaging setting information is corrected. Further, the packaging device 10 stores (registers) new packaging setting information in the storage unit via the packaging setting information screen. For example, the packaging device 10 displays on the packaging setting information screen, inputs data to each item, and performs a predetermined operation (for example, pressing the "register" button (not shown) on the packaging setting information screen). Stores new packaging setting information in the storage unit.

Further, as described above, the packaging device 10 can also read the packaging setting information from the storage medium and store (register) it in the storage unit.

FIG. 4 is an example of various types of information. FIG. 4A is an example of the packaging setting information stored in the management device 30. As shown in FIG. 4A, the management device 30 stores the packaging setting information (film cut length, packaging speed, etc.) in association with the packaging condition information. The packaging condition information is information on packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type, tray type) for specifying (identifying, selecting, extracting, etc.) packaging setting information. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the management device 30 sets the packaging for each combination of the type (device type) of the packaging device 10, the film type (material, width), and the tray type (tray type). I remember the information. The type of film is uniquely identified by the material and width. The tray type is identification information that can uniquely identify the tray type. In FIG. 4A, the illustration of specific values of the packaging installation information is omitted.

FIG. 4B is an example of device management information regarding the packaging device stored in the management device 30.
The management device 30 stores the device name in association with the device type. In the present embodiment, not only the device type but also the device name is identification information that can uniquely identify the type of the packaging device 10. Note that FIG. 4D is device management information in the packaging system according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 4C is an example of tray management information regarding the tray stored in the management device 30.
The management device 30 stores the tray name and the tray detailed information (type, various dimensions) in association with the tray type. In the present embodiment, not only the tray type but also the tray name is identification information that can uniquely identify the tray type.

Subsequently, an operation example of the packaging system 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 11. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the mobile terminal 20. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 5 shows an example of the operation of the mobile terminal 20 regarding the acquisition of the packaging setting information.

Step S10: A condition input screen acquisition request (condition input screen acquisition request) is transmitted to the management device 30 based on the operation of the operator. The condition input screen is a screen (see FIGS. 7 to 10) for inputting (inputting, selecting, designating, etc.) packaging condition information (see FIG. 4A).
Step S11: Display the condition input screen.
Step S12: The type of the packaging device 10 can be selected on the condition input screen.
Step S13: It is determined whether or not the type of the packaging device 10 is selected by the operator. If the type of the packaging device 10 is selected (YES), the process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, when the type of the packaging device 10 is not selected (NO), the process of step S13 is repeated.

Step S14: Allows selection of the film material type on the condition input screen. That is, the mobile terminal 20 controls so as not to accept the selection of the film material type by the operator before enabling the selection of the film material type (before executing the process of step S14). After enabling the selection of the film material type (after executing the process of step S14), it is controlled to accept the selection of the film material type by the operator. For example, before executing the process of step S14, the button for selecting the material type of the film may not be displayed, but the button may be displayed in the process of step S14. Further, for example, a button for selecting the type of film material is displayed even before the process of step S14 is executed, but before the process of step S14 is executed, the film material can be operated even if the button is operated. The type of film material may be selected by operating the button after executing the process of step S14. The same applies to the selection of the film width type and the tray type selection, which will be described later.

Step S15: It is determined whether or not the type of film material has been selected by the operator.
If the type of film material is selected (YES), the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, when the type of film material is not selected (NO), the process of step S15 is repeated.

Step S16: Allows selection of the film width type on the condition input screen. That is, the mobile terminal 20 controls so as not to accept the selection of the film width type by the operator before enabling the selection of the film width type (before executing the process of step S16). After enabling the selection of the film width type (after executing the process of step S16), it is controlled to accept the selection of the film width type by the operator.

Step S17: It is determined whether or not the film width type is selected by the operator. If the film width type is selected (YES), the process proceeds to step S18. On the other hand, when the type of film material is not selected (NO), the process of step S17 is repeated.

Step S18: The tray type can be selected on the condition input screen. That is, the mobile terminal 20 controls not to accept the selection of the tray type by the operator before enabling the selection of the tray type (before executing the process of step S18), while controlling the tray type. After enabling the selection (after executing the process of step S18), it is controlled to accept the selection of the tray type by the operator.

Step S19: It is determined whether or not the tray type is selected by the operator. If the tray type is selected (YES), the process proceeds to step S20. On the other hand, when the tray type is not selected (NO), the process of step S19 is repeated.

Step S20: It is determined whether or not the operator has instructed to display the packaging setting information. For example, the mobile terminal 20 determines that a display instruction has been given when a predetermined button (for example, the "display" button shown in FIGS. 10 (R) or 10 (U)) is operated (touched or the like). .. If there is a display instruction (YES), the process proceeds to step S21. On the other hand, if there is no display instruction (NO), the process proceeds to step S24.

Step S21: A package setting information acquisition request (packaging setting information acquisition request) is transmitted to the management device 30. In the packaging setting information acquisition request transmitted to the management device 30 in step S21 (the same applies to step S25), the packaging condition information for the management device 30 to extract the packaging setting information requested by the mobile terminal 20 from the storage unit. It is included. That is, a packaging setting information acquisition request including packaging condition information according to the packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type, tray type) selected by the operator is transmitted to the management device 30.
Step S22: Receive the packaging setting information from the management device 30.
Step S23: Display the packaging setting information. For example, the mobile terminal 20 may display the packaging setting information on the same screen as the screen displayed by the packaging device 10 (the packaging setting information screen shown in FIG. 3) or substantially the same screen. If the packaging setting information screen of the packaging device 10 is horizontally long, the mobile terminal 20 also displays the horizontally long packaging setting information screen, and if the packaging setting information screen of the packaging device 10 is vertically long, the mobile terminal 20 also displays the vertically long packaging setting. The appearance of the packaging setting information screen displayed on the mobile terminal 20 may be the same as the appearance of the packaging setting information screen displayed on the packaging device 10, such as by displaying an information screen.

Step S24: It is determined whether or not the operator has instructed to save the packaging setting information. For example, the mobile terminal 20 determines that a save instruction has been given when a predetermined button (for example, the "save" button shown in FIGS. 10 (R) or 10 (U)) is operated (touched or the like). .. If there is a save instruction (YES), the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if there is no save instruction (NO), the process returns to step S20.

Step S25: A package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 30.
Step S26: The packaging setting information is received from the management device 30 together with the device type.
Step S27: The packaging setting information is stored (stored) in the storage medium together with the device type. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 5 ends.

The packaging setting information acquisition request to be transmitted when there is a display instruction (packaging setting information acquisition request to be transmitted in step S21) and the packaging setting information acquisition request to be transmitted when there is a storage instruction (packaging setting to be transmitted in step S25). The information acquisition request) can be distinguished from each other in the management device 30. For example, the packaging setting information acquisition request to be transmitted when a display instruction is given includes packaging condition information and information to the effect that the request is based on the display instruction, and the packaging setting information acquisition request to be sent when a storage instruction is given. , Packaging condition information, information to the effect that the request is made by a storage instruction may be included.

Further, in step S20, for example, when the "display" button is operated while the tray name "TA-10" is selected as shown in FIG. 10 (R), the mobile terminal 20 is packaged in step S23. The packaging setting information is displayed on the same screen as the packaging setting information screen (FIG. 3) displayed by the device 10, but the packaging setting information screen displayed by the mobile terminal 20 (packaging setting information screen displayed by the packaging device 10). There are items whose values can be changed (items whose values are variable according to the packaging conditions) and items whose values cannot be changed (items whose values are constant regardless of the packaging conditions). May be good. Then, on both packaging setting information screens (the packaging setting information screen displayed by the mobile terminal 20 and the packaging setting information screen displayed by the packaging device 10), the item whose value can be changed and the item whose value cannot be changed by the operator. The display mode of both items may be different so that the two items can be distinguished at a glance. That is, the operator may immediately know which item is the item whose value can be changed by looking at the packaging setting information screen displayed by the mobile terminal 20 or the packaging device 10. For example, the display column of the item whose value cannot be changed may be grayed out (or shaded), and the display column of the item whose value can be changed may not be so. Further, the item name of the item whose value can be changed may be marked, and the item name of the item whose value cannot be changed may not be marked. By doing so, the operator refers to the packaging setting information according to the packaging conditions displayed on the packaging setting information screen of the mobile terminal 20, and is displayed on the packaging setting information screen of the packaging device 10. When modifying the packaging setting information (the one in which the default value is displayed as a template) (that is, when reflecting the packaging setting information received from the management device 30 on the packaging device 10), on both packaging setting information screens, Since it is easy to ignore items that cannot be changed (items that cannot be modified) and it is easy to focus only on items that can be changed (items that can be modified), the packaging settings received from the management device 30 can be easily performed. The information can be easily reflected in the packaging device 10. The method of reflecting the packaging setting information received from the management device 30 by the mobile terminal 20 on the packaging device 10 includes a method in which the operator compares and inputs both screens as described above, as well as a storage medium (SD card). Etc.) (see FIG. 6 (B)).

FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the management device 30. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 6A shows an example of the operation of the management device 30 regarding the transmission of the packaging setting information.

Step S30: It is determined whether or not the condition input screen acquisition request has been received from the mobile terminal 20.
When the condition input screen acquisition request is received (YES), the process proceeds to step S31. On the other hand, when the condition input screen acquisition request is not received (NO), the flowchart of FIG. 6 (A) ends.
Step S31: The screen information of the condition input screen is transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 which is the request source.

Step S32: It is determined whether or not the package setting information acquisition request has been received from the mobile terminal 20.
If the package setting information acquisition request is received (YES), the process proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, if the package setting information acquisition request has not been received (NO), the process returns to the process of step S32.
Step S33: The packaging setting information corresponding to the packaging setting information acquisition request is extracted from the plurality of packaging setting information stored in the storage unit. That is, the packaging setting information is extracted from the storage unit based on the packaging condition information included in the packaging setting information acquisition request received from the mobile terminal 20.
Step S34: The extracted packaging setting information and the like are transmitted. Specifically, when a packaging setting information acquisition request including information indicating that the request is based on a display instruction is received, the packaging setting information is transmitted, and a packaging setting information acquisition request including information indicating that the request is based on a storage instruction is transmitted. Is received, the packaging setting information is transmitted together with the device type. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 6A ends.

FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the packaging device 10. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 6B shows an example of the operation of the packaging device 10 regarding the setting of the packaging setting information via the storage medium.

Step S40: It is determined whether or not the attachment of the storage medium is detected. If the attachment of the storage medium is detected (YES), the process proceeds to step S41. On the other hand, if the attachment of the storage medium is not detected (NO), the flowchart of FIG. 6B ends.
Step S41: It is determined whether or not the device type is stored in the storage medium. If the device type is stored (YES), the process proceeds to step S42. On the other hand, if the attachment of the storage medium is not detected (NO), the process proceeds to step S47.

Step S42: Read the device type stored in the storage medium.
Step S43: It is determined whether or not the device type read from the storage medium matches the device type of the packaging device 10. For example, when the packaging device 10 stores the device type of its own device in the storage unit, does the device type of its own device stored in the storage unit match the device type read from the storage medium? Judge whether or not. Further, for example, when the packaging device 10 does not store the device type of the own device in the storage unit, the device type of the own device acquired by inquiring to the management device 30 is one with the device type read from the storage medium. Determine if you are doing it. If they match (YES), the process proceeds to step S44. On the other hand, if they do not match (NO), the process proceeds to step S46.

Step S44: The packaging setting information stored in the storage medium is stored in the storage unit. That is, the packaging setting information stored in the storage medium is set in the packaging device 10.
Step S45: A message of normal termination (such as the fact that the setting of the packaging setting information has been completed normally) is displayed on the operation display unit 120. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 6B ends.

Step S46: An abnormal termination message is displayed on the operation display unit 120 (that the setting of the packaging setting information has not been completed normally, that the device types do not match, that the packaging device 10 to which the storage medium should be mounted is confirmed, and the like. ) Is displayed. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 6B ends.
Step S47: An abnormal termination message (indication that the setting of the packaging setting information has not been completed normally, device type is not stored in the storage medium, confirmation of the storage medium, etc.) is displayed on the operation display unit 120. , The flowchart of FIG. 6B ends.

7 to 10 are screen transition examples. The screen changes in the order of FIG. 7 → FIG. 8 → FIG. 9 → FIG. It is assumed that the management device 30 stores the information shown in FIG.

FIG. 7A is a condition input screen (initial screen) displayed by the mobile terminal 20 in step S11 of FIG. The condition input screen of FIG. 7A is provided with a "Next" button for transitioning to a screen for selecting a tray type, which is one of the packaging conditions. Since the other packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type) to be used have not been selected yet, the operation of the "Next" button is invalid (shown by the broken line). FIG. 7 (B) is a scene in which "select a model" is selected in FIG. 7 (A). FIG. 7C is a scene in which “packaging device A1” is selected in FIG. 7B. In addition, immediately following FIG. 7 (C), the transition to FIG. 8 (F) occurs.

FIG. 7 (D) is a scene in which "film (material)" is selected in FIG. 7 (A). Since the type of film material cannot be selected before selecting the type of packaging device 10 (because the process of step S14 is not executed when the determination in step S13 of FIG. 5 is NO), FIG. 7 (D). ) Displays an error message ("Please select a model") indicating that the type of the packaging device 10 should be selected. FIG. 7 (E) is a scene in which "film (width)" is selected in FIG. 7 (A). Since the type of film width cannot be selected before selecting the type of the packaging device 10 (because the process of step S16 is not executed when the determination in step S13 of FIG. 5 is NO), FIG. 7 (E). ) Displays an error message ("Please select a model") indicating that the type of the packaging device 10 should be selected.

FIG. 8 (F) is a screen immediately displayed following FIG. 7 (C). In FIG. 8F, the type of the packaging device 10 has already been selected. FIG. 8 (G) is a scene in which “film (material)” is selected in FIG. 8 (F). FIG. 8 (H) is a scene in which "PVC" is selected in FIG. 8 (G). In addition, immediately following FIG. 8 (H), the transition to FIG. 9 (J) occurs.

FIG. 8 (I) is a scene in which “film (width)” is selected in FIG. 8 (F). Since the film width type cannot be selected before selecting the film material type (because the process of step S16 is not executed when the determination in step S15 of FIG. 5 is NO), FIG. 8 (I). ) Displays an error message ("Please select the film (material)") indicating that the type of film material should be selected.

FIG. 9 (J) is a screen immediately displayed following FIG. 8 (H). In FIG. 9J, the type of the packaging device 10 and the type of the film material have already been selected. FIG. 9 (K) is a scene in which “film (width)” is selected in FIG. 9 (J). FIG. 9 (L) is a scene in which “300” is selected in FIG. 9 (K). FIG. 9 (M) is a screen immediately displayed following FIG. 9 (L). In FIG. 9 (M), the type of the packaging device 10 and the type of film (type of film material, type of film width) have already been selected. Further, in FIG. 9 (M), since the type of the packaging device 10 and the type of the film have already been selected, the operation of the "Next" button for transitioning to the screen for selecting the tray type is effective. ing.

FIG. 9 (N) is a screen displayed when the “Next” button is operated in FIG. 9 (M). The screen of FIG. 9 (N) is a screen for searching (extracting) the tray type, and is the tab "name" of the two tabs (tab "name" and tab "feature") corresponding to the search type. Is the screen with is selected. Since there are so many types of trays, we try to narrow down the types of trays to be selected based on the tray name prior to selecting the tray type.

Further, on the screen of FIG. 9 (N), the packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type) already selected by the operator are displayed on the upper side of the tab (the portion common to the two tabs). There is a display area. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (N), the “packaging device A1” selected in FIG. 7 (C), the film (material) “PVC” selected in FIG. 8 (H), and FIG. 9 (L). As an indicator of the selected film (width) "300", "Packaging device A1 / PVC (300)" is displayed in the packaging condition display area. The same applies to the screen of FIG. 9 (O) described later.

On the screen of FIG. 9 (N), the input field for inputting the tray name and the search method for searching the tray type are selected below the tab (the part unique to the tab "name") ("prefix match"). A selection area (radio button), a "back" button, and a "search" button are provided for selecting either "or" or "exact match"). As the search method, "starting match" is selected as the initial state. When the "back" button is operated, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 9 (M). Further, in FIG. 9 (N), since the search condition (specifically, the tray name) for searching the tray type has not been input yet, the operation of the “search” button is invalid.

FIG. 9 (O) is a screen displayed when the tab “feature” is selected in FIG. 9 (N) (when the tab “feature” is touched). When the tab "name" is selected in FIG. 9 (O) (when the tab "name" is touched), the screen transitions to the screen of FIG. 9 (N).

The screen of FIG. 9 (O) is a screen for searching the tray type, and the tab "feature" is selected from the two tabs (tab "name" and tab "feature") corresponding to the search type. It is a screen in the state of being. Since there are so many types of trays, we try to narrow down the types of trays to be selected based on the characteristics of the trays prior to selecting the types of trays.

On the screen of FIG. 9 (O), select the tray type (select either "foam tray" or "clear tray") below the tab (the part unique to the tab "feature"). Selection area (radio button), tray dimensions (tray width (top surface), tray depth (top surface), tray height), input fields for inputting, "back" button, "search" button Has been done. As the tray type, "foam tray" is selected as the initial state. When the "back" button is operated, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 9 (M). Further, in FIG. 9 (O), since the search conditions for searching the tray type (specifically, at least two of the three dimensions of the tray) have not yet been input, the operation of the "search" button is performed. Is invalid.

FIG. 10 (P) is a scene in which the tray name “TA” is input in FIG. 9 (N). In FIG. 10 (P), since the search condition (tray name) for searching the tray type is input, the operation of the “search” button is effective.

FIG. 10 (Q) is a search result screen displayed when the "search" button is operated in FIG. 10 (P). When the "search" button is operated in FIG. 10 (P), the mobile terminal 20 transmits, for example, a search request including the tray name "TA" and the search method "starting match" to the management device 30, and the management device 20 sends the search request to the management device 30. By receiving the search result from 30, the search result screen as shown in FIG. 10 (Q) is displayed.

In the search result screen of FIG. 10 (Q), in addition to the packaging condition display area displayed as "Packaging device A1 / PVC (300)" at the top, search conditions for displaying the type of tray are displayed. There is a display area, and "TA / prefix match" is displayed in the area. In the center of the search result screen of FIG. 10 (Q), information on trays (such as “a” and “b” in FIG. 4 (C)) whose tray name is prefixed with “TA” as a search result of the tray type is displayed. Is displayed as a search result. In addition, a selection area (check box) for selecting each of the search results (for each searched tray) is provided. In the example shown in FIG. 10 (Q), the tray width (upper surface), tray depth (upper surface), tray height, and type are displayed, but instead of at least one of these, or these. In addition, at least one of tray type, tray width (bottom surface), and tray depth (bottom surface) may be displayed. The same applies to FIG. 10 (T) described later. The search result screen of FIG. 10 (Q) is provided with a "back" button at the bottom. When the "Back" button is operated, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10 (P).

FIG. 10 (R) is a scene in which the tray with the tray name “TA1-10” is selected on the search result screen of FIG. 10 (Q). In the scene of FIG. 10 (R), in addition to the "back" button, a "display" button and a "save" button are displayed. When the "Back" button is operated, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10 (P).

When the "display" button is operated in FIG. 10 (R), the mobile terminal 20 transmits a package setting information acquisition request (see step S21 in FIG. 5) to the management device 30. The packaging setting information acquisition request transmitted by the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 30 includes packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type, tray type). For example, in the case of FIG. 10 (R), the type (device name) "packaging device A1" of the packaging device 10, the film type "PVC (300)", and the tray type (tray name) "TA-10" are included. The package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 30.

When the "save" button is operated in FIG. 10 (R), a package setting information acquisition request (see step S25 in FIG. 5) is transmitted to the management device 30. The packaging setting information acquisition request transmitted by the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 30 includes packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type, tray type). For example, in the case of FIG. 10 (R), the type (device name) "packaging device A1" of the packaging device 10, the film type "PVC (300)", and the tray type (tray name) "TA-10" are included. The package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 30.

FIG. 10 (S) is a scene in which the tray width “19” and the ray depth “14” are input on the screen of FIG. 9 (O). In FIG. 10 (S), since the search conditions for searching the tray type (specifically, two of the three dimensions of the tray) are input, the operation of the "search" button is valid. ing.

FIG. 10 (T) is a search result screen displayed when the “search” button is operated in FIG. 10 (S). When the "search" button is operated in FIG. 10 (S), the mobile terminal 20 includes, for example, a search including the type "foam tray", the tray width (upper surface) "19", and the tray depth (upper surface) "14". By transmitting the request to the management device 30 and receiving the search result from the management device 30, the search result screen as shown in FIG. 10 (T) is displayed.

In the search result screen of FIG. 10 (T), in addition to the packaging condition display area displayed as "Packaging device A1 / PVC (300)" at the top, search conditions for displaying the type of tray are displayed. There is a display area, and "foam / width" 19 "/ depth" 14 "/ height"-"is displayed in the area. The search result screen of FIG. 10 (T) has a tray type of "foam tray", a tray width (upper surface) of "19 (cm)", and a tray depth (upper surface) in the center as a search result of the tray type. ) Is "14 (cm)", and information about the tray ("a", "c", etc. in FIG. 4C) is displayed as a search result. In addition, a selection area (check box) for selecting each of the search results (for each searched tray) is provided. The search result screen of FIG. 10 (T) is provided with a "back" button at the bottom. When the "Back" button is operated, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10 (S).

FIG. 10 (U) is a scene in which the tray with the tray name “TA1-10” is selected on the search result screen of FIG. 10 (T). In the scene of FIG. 10 (U), in addition to the "back" button, a "display" button and a "save" button are displayed. When the "Back" button is operated, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG. 10 (S).

When the "display" button is operated in FIG. 10 (U), the mobile terminal 20 transmits a package setting information acquisition request (see step S21 in FIG. 5) to the management device 30. The packaging setting information acquisition request transmitted by the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 30 includes packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type, tray type). For example, in the case of FIG. 10 (U), the type (device name) "packaging device A1" of the packaging device 10, the film type "PVC (300)", and the tray type (tray name) "TA-10" are included. The package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 30.

When the "save" button is operated in FIG. 10 (U), a package setting information acquisition request (see step S25 in FIG. 5) is transmitted to the management device 30. The packaging setting information acquisition request transmitted by the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 30 includes packaging conditions (type of packaging device 10, film type, tray type). For example, in the case of FIG. 10 (U), the type (device name) "packaging device A1" of the packaging device 10, the film type "PVC (300)", and the tray type (tray name) "TA-10" are included. The package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 30.

FIG. 11 is an example of information and the like transmitted and received by the mobile terminal 20. FIG. 11A is an example of packaging condition information included in the packaging setting information acquisition request (see steps S21 and S25 of FIG. 5) transmitted by the mobile terminal 20 to the management device 30. For example, when the "display" button or the "save" button is operated in the scene of FIG. 10 (R) or FIG. 10 (U), the mobile terminal 20 includes the packaging condition information as shown in FIG. 11 (A). The package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 30. As described above, the packaging setting information acquisition request sent by the mobile terminal 20 when the "display" button is operated and the packaging setting information acquisition sent by the mobile terminal 20 when the "save" button is operated. The requirements can be distinguished from each other in the management device 30.

FIG. 11B is packaging setting information (see steps S22 and S26 of FIG. 5) received from the management device 30 after the mobile terminal 20 transmits the packaging setting information acquisition request. For example, when the mobile terminal 20 transmits a packaging setting information acquisition request as shown in FIG. 11 (A) in response to an operation of the “display” button in the scene of FIG. 10 (R) or FIG. 10 (U). Receives packaging setting information as shown in FIG. 11 (B). Further, for example, when the mobile terminal 20 transmits a packaging setting information acquisition request as shown in FIG. 11 (A) in response to the operation of the "save" button in the scene of FIG. 10 (R) or FIG. 10 (U). Receives the packaging setting information as shown in FIG. 11 (B) together with the device type (specifically, the device type “H01” corresponding to the packaging device “A1” in FIG. 11 (A)).

The management device 30 can convert the device name into a device type by referring to the device management information in FIG. 4B. For example, "packaging device A1" can be converted to "H01". Further, the management device 30 can convert the tray name into the tray type by referring to the tray management information of FIG. 4C. For example, the tray name "TA-10" can be converted to the tray type "T001". Therefore, for example, when the management device 30 receives the packaging condition information of FIG. 11A from the mobile terminal 20 (that is, the packaging setting information acquisition request received from the mobile terminal 20 receives the packaging condition information of FIG. 11A). (If included), the packaging condition information of FIG. 11 (C) can be obtained from the packaging condition information of FIG. 11 (A). Since the packaging condition information of FIG. 11C has the same items as the packaging condition information shown in FIG. 4A, the management device 30 is selected from the plurality of packaging setting information shown in FIG. 4A. , The packaging setting information (“d” in FIG. 4 (A)) corresponding to the packaging condition information in FIG. 11 (C) can be searched (extracted).

Further, the mobile terminal 20 is shown in FIG. 11 (C) instead of the packaging setting information acquisition request including the packaging condition information (packaging condition information including the device name and the tray name) as shown in FIG. 11 (A). A request for acquiring packaging setting information including various packaging condition information (packaging condition information including device type and tray type) may be transmitted to the management device 30. The mobile terminal 20 receives, for example, the device management information of FIG. 4 (B) and the tray management information of FIG. 4 (C) from the management device 30, so that the packaging condition information as shown in FIG. 11 (C) can be obtained. A package setting information acquisition request that is generated and includes packaging condition information as shown in FIG. 11C may be transmitted to the management device 30. Further, the mobile terminal 20 generates the packaging condition information as shown in FIG. 11 (C) by inquiring the management device 30 for the device type and the tray type, and includes the packaging condition information as shown in FIG. 11 (C). The package setting information acquisition request may be transmitted to the management device 30.

Further, the mobile terminal 20 may receive the packaging setting information together with the packaging condition information after transmitting the packaging setting information acquisition request. For example, the mobile terminal 20 may receive information as shown in FIG. 11D from the management device 30 in the process of step S22 and the process of step S26 of FIG. When the mobile terminal 20 receives the packaging setting information together with the packaging condition information from the management device 30, the management device 30 extracts the packaging setting information and then performs the extracted packaging setting together with the packaging condition information used for the extraction. The information may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 20.

Further, the mobile terminal 20 may receive the tray management information from the management device 30. For example, even if the mobile terminal 20 receives the tray management information corresponding to the packaging condition information (specifically, the type of tray) included in the packaging setting information acquisition request transmitted to the management device 30, the management device 30 receives the tray management information. good. Specifically, the mobile terminal 20 makes a packaging setting information acquisition request including the packaging condition information of FIG. 11A (or a packaging setting information acquisition request including the packaging condition information of FIG. 11C) of the management device 30. As shown in FIG. 11 (E), the tray management information corresponding to the tray type (tray name) "TA-10" and the tray type (tray type) "T001" is stored in the management device 30. May be received from. When the mobile terminal 20 receives the tray management information from the management device 30 in addition to the packaging setting information, the management device 30 extracts the packaging setting information and then uses the tray type (tray type) for the extraction. The tray management information corresponding to the above may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 20.

Further, the mobile terminal 20 may receive a plurality of packaging setting information. For example, the mobile terminal 20 has a "display" button or "save" in the scene of FIG. 10 (R) or FIG. 10 (U) with the tray of "TA-20" selected in addition to "TA-10". When a button is operated, a packaging setting information acquisition request including two packaging condition information as shown in FIG. 11F is transmitted to the management device 30, so that each of the two packaging condition information is supported. You may want to receive each packaging setting information.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 1B is a network configuration diagram showing an example of the packaging system 3 according to the second embodiment. The packaging system 3 includes a management device (for example, a server or the like) 31, and at least one packaging device 11 (packaging device 11A, packaging device 11B, ...). That is, the packaging system 1 according to the first embodiment is provided with the mobile terminal 20, whereas the packaging system 3 according to the second embodiment is not provided with the mobile terminal 20. Hereinafter, with respect to the second embodiment, some or all of the parts common to the first embodiment will be omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

The packaging device 11 wraps the tray on which the product is placed with a film. The packaging device 11 further includes a communication unit 150 (not shown) in addition to the configuration of the packaging device 10. That is, the packaging device 10 of the first embodiment may or may not have a communication function (in the case where the management device 30 is inquired about the device type and the like, the packaging device 10 has a communication function. ), The packaging device 11 of the second embodiment has a communication function. Regarding points other than the above, the configuration of the packaging device 10 of the first embodiment and the configuration of the packaging device 11 of the second embodiment are basically the same.

The management device 31 communicates with the packaging device 11. That is, the management device 30 of the first embodiment basically communicates with the mobile terminal 20, whereas the management device 31 of the second embodiment communicates with the packaging device 11. Further, since the packaging system 1 according to the first embodiment includes the packaging device 10, the management device 30 stores the device management information of FIG. 4B, whereas the packaging system 3 according to the second embodiment is a packaging device. Since the management device 31 includes 11, the management device 31 stores the device management information shown in FIG. 4 (D). Regarding points other than the above, the configuration of the management device 30 of the first embodiment and the configuration of the management device 31 of the second embodiment are basically the same.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the packaging device 11. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 12 shows an example of the operation of the packaging device 11 regarding the acquisition of packaging setting information. Although the flowchart of FIG. 12 has a different operating subject from the flowchart of FIG. 5 (the operating subject of the flowchart of FIG. 12 is the packaging device 11 and the operating subject of the flowchart of FIG. 5 is the mobile terminal 20), the operating subject is different. Since there are many parts in common with the above, some or all of the common parts will be omitted, and different parts will be mainly explained.

Step S110: A condition input screen acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 31 based on the operation of the operator. That is, when the operator operates the operation display unit 120, the communication unit 150 transmits the condition input screen acquisition request to the management device 31.
Step S111: The condition input screen in which the self-packaging device 11 is initially selected is displayed on the operation display unit 120. For example, when the packaging device 11 stores the device name of its own device in the storage unit, the device name stored in the storage unit is selected in advance as the packaging condition (type of the packaging device 11). The condition input screen (for example, the condition input screen as shown in FIG. 8F) is displayed on the operation display unit 120. Further, for example, when the packaging device 11 does not store the device name of its own device in the storage unit, the device name of its own device acquired by inquiring to the management device 31 as a packaging condition (type of the packaging device 11). Is displayed on the operation display unit 120 as a condition input screen (for example, a condition input screen as shown in FIG. 8F) in a state in which is selected in advance.

Steps S114 to S119: The same as steps S14 to S19 in FIG. That is, the packaging device 11 of the second embodiment accepts the selection of the film type and the tray type via the operation display unit 120, similarly to the mobile terminal 20 of the first embodiment.

Step S120: It is determined whether or not the operator has instructed to display the packaging setting information. If there is a display instruction (YES), the process proceeds to step S121. On the other hand, if there is no display instruction (NO), the process proceeds to step S124.

Step S121: A package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 31. In the packaging setting information acquisition request transmitted to the management device 31 in step S121 (the same applies to step S125), the packaging condition information for the management device 31 to extract the packaging setting information requested by the packaging device 11 from the storage unit. It is included. That is, a packaging setting information acquisition request including packaging condition information according to the device name of the packaging device 11 and the packaging conditions (film type, tray type) selected by the operator is transmitted to the management device 31.
Step S122: Receive the packaging setting information from the management device 31.
Step S123: Display the packaging setting information. For example, the packaging device 11 may display the packaging setting information on the packaging setting information screen shown in FIG.

Step S124: It is determined whether or not the operator has instructed to save the packaging setting information. If there is a save instruction (YES), the process proceeds to step S125. On the other hand, if there is no save instruction (NO), the process returns to step S120.

Step S125: A package setting information acquisition request is transmitted to the management device 31.
Step S128: Receive the packaging setting information from the management device 31.
Step S144: The packaging setting information is stored in the storage unit. That is, the packaging setting information received from the management device 31 is set in the packaging device 11.
Step S145: A message of normal termination (such as the fact that the setting of the packaging setting information has been completed normally) is displayed on the operation display unit 120. Then, the flowchart of FIG. 12 ends.

In step S111, when the packaging device 11 does not store the device name in the storage unit of its own device but stores the device type, the packaging device 11 may use the device type for inquiries to the management device 31 (inquiries to the management device 31). The device type may be transmitted to acquire the device name corresponding to the transmitted device type. Further, the package setting information acquisition request to be transmitted to the management device 31 in steps S121 and S125 is shown in FIG. 11 (C). As described above, the device type and the tray type may be included. The same applies to steps S21 and S25 of the first embodiment.

The packaging system 1 of the first embodiment and the packaging system 3 of the second embodiment have been described above. However, according to the packaging system 1 of the first embodiment, in the mobile terminal 20, the packaging device, the film, and the tray If the type is specified, appropriate packaging setting information can be obtained, so that the packaging device can be set appropriately and easily.

Further, according to the packaging system 3 of the second embodiment, if the types of the packaging device, the film, and the tray are specified in the packaging device 11, appropriate packaging setting information can be obtained, so that the packaging device can be set appropriately and easily. It can be performed. Further, in the packaging system 3, since the type of the packaging device is specified without the operation of the operator (because the type of the packaging device is initially selected), the operation is simpler and operation errors are reduced.

In the packaging system 1, the type of film and the type of tray are specified on condition that the type of packaging device is specified. That is, in the packaging system 1, the specification of the film type and the tray type is prohibited until the type of the packaging device is specified. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently identify the combination of packaging device, film and tray types. In the packaging system 1, the operator specifies the type of the packaging device 10, whereas in the packaging system 3, the packaging device 11 specifies (initially selects) the type of the packaging device 11, but the packaging system 3 However, the type of film and the type of tray are specified on the condition that the type of packaging device is specified (initial selection).

In the packaging system 1 (the same applies to the packaging system 3), the type of tray is specified on the condition that the type of film is specified (see FIGS. 5, 8 to 10, and 12). That is, in the packaging system 1 (the same applies to the packaging system 3), the specification of the tray type is prohibited until the film type is specified.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, for items with few options (device type, film material, film width), all options are presented to the operator, while items with many options (tray type). ) Is presented with some options that match the search conditions, so it is possible to efficiently identify the combination of packaging equipment, film, and tray types.

Since there are few choices for the type of device, the material of the film, and the width of the film, the management device 30 transmits the initial screen of the condition input screen (for example, the screen of the condition input screen of FIG. 7A). Information on device type choices (eg, "packaging device A1", "packaging device B1" in FIG. 7B), film material choices (eg, FIG. 8G) Information on "PVC" and "poly") and information on film width options (for example, "260" and "300" in FIG. 9 (L)) are also collectively transmitted to the mobile terminal 20. May be good. The same applies to the information regarding the error messages of FIGS. 7 (D) (E) and 8 (I).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 (N) and 9 (O), various modes (tab "name" / tab "feature"), prefix match / exact match, etc. are prepared as modes for searching the type of tray. Therefore, the operator can search for the tray type by an appropriate method. In addition, instead of or in addition to the name and characteristics of the tray, the type of tray may be searched from the manufacturer (or distributor) of the tray.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (S), at least two of the three dimensions of the tray (tray width (upper surface), tray depth (upper surface), and tray height) need to be input, so that the tray type can be easily used. Can be searched. The tray may be searched by inputting at least one of the three dimensions of the tray.

Although each embodiment (first embodiment, second embodiment) has been described above, the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, screen configuration, screen transition, and the like are the same as the gist of the present invention. It can be changed and modified arbitrarily as long as it does not deviate.

For example, in the first embodiment, the mobile terminal 20 transmits the device name and the device type to the management device 30 as packaging condition information regarding the packaging device 10 (FIGS. 11 (A), 11 (C), etc.). , Other information may be transmitted as packaging condition information regarding the packaging device 10. For example, when the management device 30 stores the device ID (identification information that can uniquely identify each packaging device 10) and the device type or the like in association with each other, or the device ID including the device type or the like ( For example, when a device ID) in which the first three characters constitute a device type, such as "H01XXXXXX") is stored, the mobile terminal 20 uses the device name or device as packaging condition information regarding the packaging device 10. The device ID may be transmitted to the management device 30 instead of the type. That is, the mobile terminal 20 may transmit information that allows the management device 30 to recognize the type of the packaging device 10 as the packaging condition information regarding the packaging device 10. The same applies to the second embodiment.

In the packaging system 3 of the second embodiment, each packaging device 11 (or management device 31) holds (stores) information (device name, device type, etc.) regarding the type of the packaging device, but the packaging system 3 However, if the type of the packaging device 11 for which the packaging setting information is to be set can be recognized without the operation of the operator, another device (for example, a router or the like) may be related to the type of the packaging device. Information may be retained. In any case, it is not necessary for the operator to select the type of the packaging device 11.

In addition to or in place of the information regarding the type of the packaging device 11 for which the packaging setting information is to be set, information regarding the type of film that can be used in the packaging device 11 for which the packaging setting information is to be set is retained (stored). You may. That is, the packaging system 3 may be able to recognize the types of films that can be used in the packaging device 11 for which the packaging setting information is to be set, without the operation of the operator. The place where the information about the type of the film is held may be the respective packaging device 11, the management device 31, or another device (for example, a router or the like). No matter where it is held, the operator does not need to select the film type. When the management device 31 holds information on the type of film, for example, it may hold information on the type of film in association with the device ID.

Similarly, the packaging setting information is provided in place of or in addition to the information on the type of the packaging device 11 for which the packaging setting information is to be set and the type of film that can be used in the packaging device 11 for which the packaging setting information is to be set. Information about the types of trays that can be used in the packaging device 11 to be set may be retained. That is, the packaging system 3 may be able to recognize the types of trays that can be used in the packaging device 11 for which the packaging setting information is to be set, without the operation of the operator. The place where the information regarding the type of the tray is held may be the respective packaging device 11, the management device 31, or another device (for example, a router or the like). No matter where the tray is held, the operator does not need to select the tray type. When the management device 31 holds the information regarding the tray type, for example, the management device 31 may hold the information regarding the tray type in association with the device ID.

The type of packaging device, the type of film, and the type of tray may be grasped (acquired) based on GPS position information and customer data (customer name, store name, address, etc.). For example, in the packaging system 1 of the first embodiment, the management device 30 associates with the position information (position information indicating the installation position of the packaging device 10) to provide information on the type of film and information on the type of tray (the packaging). Information on the types of films that can be used in the device 10 and information on the types of trays) are retained, and when accessed from the mobile terminal 20 (the mobile terminal 20 located in the vicinity of the packaging device 10), the movement is performed. Based on the position information of the terminal 20, the type of film or tray that can be used in the packaging device 10 may be recognized.
The same applies to the second embodiment.

Further, the "type" may be recognized by a method other than selection by the operator or retention of information. For example, the shape of the tray may be imaged with a camera attached to the packaging device to identify the type of tray, or the barcode (listed) attached to the box or bag when the tray is delivered may be used. You may specify the tray just by reading it with a barcode reader (including when you want to get only new tray data). The same applies to the type of packaging device and the type of film.

Further, in the second embodiment, an example in which the packaging device 11 acquires the packaging setting information for the packaging device 11 from the management device 31 has been described, but the packaging device 11 is another packaging device different from the packaging device 11. The packaging setting information for 11 may be acquired from the management device 31 and stored (set) in another packaging device 11 via a storage medium. When the packaging device 11 acquires packaging setting information for another packaging device 11 different from the packaging device 11 from the management device 31, selection of the type of the other packaging device 11 and packaging as packaging condition information. Since it is necessary to confirm when the setting information is stored in the other packaging device 11 (operation shown in FIG. 6B, etc.), the packaging device 11 is shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5 instead of the flowchart of FIG. Will work like this.

At least one of the case of connecting (accessing) to the management device 30 (or the management device 31), displaying the condition input screen, and storing (setting) the packaging setting information in the packaging device 10 (packaging device 11). In the above, the authentication process such as asking the operator for the password may be performed.

In the above embodiment (first embodiment, second embodiment), packaging is performed from the management device 30 (management device 31) based on the three types of the packaging device 10 (packaging device 11), the film type, and the tray type. Although the setting information is acquired (downloaded), the packaging setting information may be acquired (downloaded) from the management device 30 (management device 31) based on one or two.

For example, packaging setting information may be acquired based on the type of packaging device and the type of tray.
That is, the management device includes the type of packaging device selected by the operator (or the type of packaging device recognized by the packaging device or management device based on the information held) and the type of tray selected by the operator (or the type of tray selected by the operator). Alternatively, the packaging setting information may be extracted based on the type of tray recognized by the packaging device or the management device based on the information held) and the type of any film. In the embodiment in which the packaging setting information is downloaded from the management device based on the type of the packaging device and the type of the tray, the packaging setting information may be selected based on the type of the film to be used after the download. Since narrowing down by film type is omitted prior to downloading, it is possible to simplify the operation of the operator and the processing on the management device side. However, when the packaging setting information is acquired based on the type of packaging device, the type of film, and the type of tray, the amount of data to be downloaded can be suppressed.

Further, for example, the packaging setting information may be acquired based on the type of the packaging device and the type of the film. That is, the management device includes the type of packaging device selected by the operator (or the type of packaging device recognized by the packaging device or management device based on the information held) and the type of film selected by the operator (or the type of film selected by the operator). Alternatively, the packaging setting information may be extracted based on the type of film recognized by the packaging device or the management device based on the information held) and the type of any tray. In the embodiment in which the packaging setting information is downloaded from the management device based on the type of the packaging device and the type of the film, the packaging setting information may be selected based on the type of tray to be used after the download. Since narrowing down by tray type is omitted prior to downloading, it is possible to simplify the operation of the operator and the processing on the management device side. However, when the packaging setting information is acquired based on the type of packaging device, the type of film, and the type of tray, the amount of data to be downloaded can be suppressed. Further, if the packaging setting information is not selected after downloading, the processing load when the packaging device automatically recognizes the tray type becomes large (the recognition speed may decrease).

Further, for example, the packaging setting information may be acquired based on the type of the packaging device. That is, the management device includes the type of packaging device selected by the operator (or the type of packaging device recognized by the packaging device or management device based on the information held), any type of tray, and any type. Packaging setting information may be extracted based on the type of film. That is, once the packaging device is determined, all the packaging setting information that can be related to the packaging device is downloaded at once. Although the amount of data is large, the operation is the simplest.

The programs for realizing the functions of the packaging systems 1 and 3, the packaging support system 2, the packaging devices 10 and 11, the mobile terminal 20, and the management device 30 described above are recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The program may be loaded into a computer system and executed. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, or a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. In addition, it shall include those that hold the program for a certain period of time. Further, the program may be transmitted from a computer system in which this program is stored in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium. Here, the "transmission medium" for transmitting a program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line. Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

The appendix is disclosed below.
[Appendix 1]
The packaging system according to one aspect of the present invention is a packaging system using a packaging device that wraps an object to be packaged on which a product is placed with a film, and the type information of the packaging device, the type information of the film, and A packaging setting information storage unit that stores packaging setting information in association with the type information of the object to be packaged, a specific means for at least specifying the type of the object to be packaged and the type of the film by operation, the packaging device, and the above. Based on the type of the film and the packaged object being specified, the packaging setting information corresponding to the specified combination of the packaging device, the film and the packaged object is acquired from the packaging setting information storage unit. The specific means prohibits the specification of the type of the film and the type of the object to be packaged until the type of the packaging device is specified.

According to the configuration of Appendix 1, if the types of the packaging device, the film and the packaged object are specified, appropriate packaging setting information corresponding to the combination of the specified packaging device, the film and the type of the packaged object can be obtained. The packaging device can be set appropriately and easily. Further, since the specification of the type of the film or the object to be packaged is prohibited until the type of the packaging device is specified, the combination of the type of the packaging device, the film and the object to be packaged can be efficiently specified.

[Appendix 2]
In the packaging system of Appendix 1, the specific means may prohibit the specification of the type of the object to be packaged until the type of the film is specified.

According to the configuration of Appendix 2, since the specification of the type of the packaged object is prohibited until the type of the film is specified, the combination of the film and the type of the packaged object can be efficiently specified.

[Appendix 3]
The packaging system of Appendix 1 or Appendix 2 includes a management device and a mobile terminal capable of communicating with the management device, the management device has the packaging setting information storage unit, and the mobile terminal is the specific means. And the acquisition means, the packaging device has a reading means for reading the packaging setting information acquired by the acquisition means, and the specific means includes the type of the packaging device and the type of the object to be packaged. And the type of the film is specified by an operation, and the reading means prohibits the reading of the packaging setting information acquired based on the identification of the packaging device of a type different from the packaging device. May be good.

According to the configuration of Appendix 3, the packaging setting information can be read even when the packaging device does not have the communication function (or when the communication function has a problem). In addition, it is possible to prevent the packaging setting information for one packaging device from being read into another packaging device.

[Appendix 4]
The packaging system of Appendix 1 or Appendix 2 includes a management device capable of communicating with the packaging device, the management device has the packaging setting information storage unit, and the packaging device includes the specific means and the acquisition means. In addition, the specific means has a reading means for reading the packaging setting information acquired by the acquisition means, and the specific means is specified by referring to the type information of the packaging device that internally stores the type of the packaging device. At the same time, the type of the object to be packaged and the type of the film may be specified by an operation.

According to the configuration of Appendix 4, since the operation of specifying the type information of the packaging device is not mistaken, the packaging device can be set more appropriately and easily.

[Appendix 5]
The packaging system according to any one of Supplements 1 to 3 may be provided with a display means for displaying the packaging setting information acquired by the acquisition means.

According to the configuration of Appendix 5, the setting contents can be confirmed.

1, 3 ... Packaging system 2 ... Packaging support system (packaging system)
10, 11 ... Packaging device (packaging machine)
20 ... Mobile terminals 30, 31 ... Management device

Claims (6)

It is a packaging device that can communicate with an external server that stores packaging setting information related to packaging and wraps the object to be packaged with a film using the packaging setting information.
A means for identifying the packaged object, which identifies the packaged object via a screen capable of identifying the packaged object corresponding to the model of the packaging device and the type of film used this time.
The packaging device includes a receiving means for receiving the packaging setting information for packaging the packaged object specified by the packaged object specifying means with the film used this time from the server. .. A storage means for storing information about the model of the packaging device.
With
The packaged object identifying means captures the packaged object via a screen capable of identifying the packaged object corresponding to the model of the packaging device stored in the storage means and the type of film used this time. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein the packaging device is specified. The means for identifying the object to be packaged is
The packaged object can be identified by a plurality of methods.
The packaging device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the packaging device is characterized by the above. A packaging system that includes a server that stores packaging setting information related to packaging and a packaging device that wraps the object to be packaged with a film.
The server
Transmission means for transmitting the packaging setting information to the packaging device
Have,
The packaging device
A means for identifying the packaged object, which identifies the packaged object via a screen capable of identifying the packaged object corresponding to the model of the packaging device and the type of film used this time.
A receiving means for receiving the packaging setting information for packaging the packaged object specified by the packaged object specifying means in the packaging device with the film used this time from the server.
A packaging system characterized by having. It is a program that can communicate with an external server that stores packaging setting information related to packaging, and also makes a computer function as a packaging device that wraps an object to be packaged with a film using the packaging setting information.
The computer
A means for identifying a packaged object, which identifies the packaged object via a screen capable of identifying the packaged object corresponding to the model of the packaging device and the type of film used this time.
A program characterized in that the packaging device functions as a receiving means for receiving the packaging setting information for packaging the packaged object specified by the packaged object specifying means with the film used this time from the server. A program that causes a first computer to function as the server and a second computer to function as the packaging device in a packaging system including a server that stores packaging setting information related to packaging and a packaging device that wraps an object to be packaged with a film. hand,
The first computer,
Transmission means for transmitting the packaging setting information to the packaging device
To function as
The second computer,
A means for identifying a packaged object, which identifies the packaged object via a screen capable of identifying the packaged object corresponding to the model of the packaging device and the type of film used this time.
A receiving means for receiving the packaging setting information for packaging the packaged object specified by the packaged object specifying means in the packaging device with the film used this time from the server.
A program that functions as.

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