JP7285232B2 - Conveyor equipment management system - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a conveyor device management system in which management information relating to a plurality of parts that make up a conveyor device can be shared by the manufacturer of the conveyor device, the makers of each part that makes up the conveyor device, the distributor, the user, and the like.

In order to efficiently manage the manufacture, sale, use, maintenance, and disposal of conveyor equipment that conveys goods (articles), it is necessary to Emphasis is placed on traceability.

In this regard, in Patent Document 1, an RF-ID integrated circuit (RFID: Radio Frequency IDentification) is embedded in the belt of a belt conveyor device, and belt identification information and information stored in the RF-ID integrated circuit. A configuration for reading belt management information (belt manufacturing date, material used in the belt, etc.) and managing the belt is disclosed.

Also, in managing the belt of a belt conveyor device, it is conceivable to record identification information of the belt and management information of the belt by imprinting a bar code or QR code (registered trademark) on the belt.

Japanese Patent No. 3927242

However, in Patent Document 1, since the RF-ID integrated circuit is embedded in the belt, it is read by a reader or the like at the actual site of use, and the belt identification information and belt management information (belt manufacturing date, materials used in the belt, etc.) are shared on the spot. Furthermore, the RFID is costly, and when mounted on a belt or the like, it is necessary to secure an installation site.

Also, even if the belt identification information and belt management information are stored in a bar code or QR code, they will be read by a reader or the like at the actual site of use, and only the belt identification information and belt management information will be stored. It remains to be shared in the field. Furthermore, when identification information or management information is stored in a bar code or QR code, the management information may not be updated.

Therefore, in order to improve the traceability of the conveyor device, the present invention provides management information of a plurality of parts that make up the conveyor device by the manufacturer of the conveyor device, the makers of the parts that make up the conveyor device, distributors, users, etc. An object of the present invention is to provide a conveyor device management system that can be easily shared.

The present invention comprises a management server connected via a network to a terminal device capable of reading identification information possessed by a conveyor device and capable of displaying management information of a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device. , a conveyor equipment management system,
The management server is
a storage unit in which the identification information corresponding to the conveyor device, information on a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device, and the management information corresponding to each of the parts are stored in association with each other;
and a control unit configured to transmit the management information stored in the storage unit to the terminal device based on the identification information and the component information transmitted from the terminal device.

According to the above configuration, the identification information possessed by the conveyor device is read by the terminal device, and the read identification information and the information on the parts constituting the conveyor device input (requested) by the terminal device are transmitted to the management server. Accordingly, the management server (control unit) transmits management information corresponding to the transmitted identification information and component information to the terminal device. Then, the terminal device that has received the management information can display the management information of the parts constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the read identification information. As a result, the management information of the parts that make up the conveyor can be easily shared by the maker of the conveyor, the makers of the parts that make up the conveyor, the distributors, the users, and the like.

Further, the present invention provides the conveyor device management system,
The control unit controls the management information corresponding to the identification information and the part information in the storage unit based on an update command for the identification information, the part information, and the management information transmitted from the terminal device. Information may be updated.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device can change and update the management information corresponding to the identification information and the part information stored in the storage unit of the management server. As a result, the updated management information of the parts that make up the conveyor can be easily shared by the manufacturer of the conveyor, the makers of the parts that make up the conveyor, the distributors, users, and the like.

Further, the present invention provides the conveyor device management system,
The management information may include maintenance information of the component.

According to the above configuration, when maintenance such as cleaning and inspection is performed on each part that constitutes the conveyor device, maintenance information such as the date of cleaning and inspection, contents, and defects are updated and stored in the management server. , can be collectively managed.

Further, the present invention provides the conveyor device management system,
The management information may include at least one of a conveyor device specification, an inspection report, an SDS, and a conveyor device instruction manual.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to manage paper documents such as specifications of the conveyor device, inspection results, SDS, and instruction manuals of the conveyor device, which have conventionally been attached to the conveyor device, in the management server. , it is possible to go paperless.

Further, the present invention provides the conveyor device management system,
The management information includes information on replacement timing,
Each part constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the identification information in the storage unit based on the identification information transmitted from the terminal device and the date of sale or date of start of use of the conveyor device by the control unit It is also possible to write the replacement time of the

According to the above configuration, when the distributor of the conveyor device inputs the sales information such as the date of sale and the seller through the terminal device, the management server can manage the replacement timing of each component constituting the conveyor device. .

Further, the present invention provides the conveyor device management system,
The management information includes information necessary for repairing/purchasing each part constituting the conveyor device,
The terminal device is capable of transmitting an order command based on information necessary for repairing/purchasing each part,
The control unit of the management server may store an order history corresponding to each part in the storage unit based on the identification information and the ordering command transmitted from the terminal device.

According to the above configuration, the management server can manage the ordering and receipt of orders for each component that constitutes the conveyor device.

Further, the present invention provides the conveyor device management system,
The identification information may be a two-dimensional code or a one-dimensional code provided on at least one of the parts constituting the conveyor device.

According to the above configuration, the identification information can be easily added to the parts constituting the conveyor device.

The present invention also provides a conveyor device management system comprising a terminal device and a management server connected to the terminal device via a network,
The terminal device
a reading unit that reads identification information possessed by the conveyor device;
a display unit for displaying management information of a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device;
a terminal-side control unit that transmits the identification information read by the reading unit and the information on the requested parts to the management server;
The management server is
a storage unit in which the identification information corresponding to the conveyor device, information on a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device, and the management information corresponding to each of the parts are stored in association with each other;
a server-side control unit configured to transmit the management information stored in the storage unit to the terminal device based on the identification information and the component information transmitted from the terminal device; .

In addition, the present invention provides a conveyor device comprising a management server capable of reading identification information possessed by the conveyor device, displaying management information of a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device, and connectable to a terminal device. a management system,
The management server is
a storage unit in which the identification information corresponding to the conveyor device, information on a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device, and the management information corresponding to each of the parts are stored in association with each other;
a control unit configured to transmit the management information stored in the storage unit to the terminal device based on the identification information and the component information read by the terminal device. .

In order to improve the traceability of conveyor equipment, it is possible to easily share the management information of multiple parts that make up the conveyor equipment with the manufacturer of the conveyor equipment, the makers of the parts that make up the conveyor equipment, distributors, users, etc. A conveyor equipment management system can be provided.

1 is an explanatory diagram of a conveyor device management system according to Embodiment 1; FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a conveyor device in which a QR code is printed on a conveyor belt and a drive unit according to Embodiment 1; 4 is an example of management information of each component constituting the conveyor device displayed on the mobile terminal according to the first embodiment; 4 is an explanatory diagram of a management information table stored in a storage unit of the management server according to Embodiment 1; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of maintenance history according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of management information processing according to the first embodiment; 4 is a flowchart of update processing according to the first embodiment; 7 is a flowchart of maintenance history browsing processing according to the first embodiment; 4 is a flowchart of order processing according to the first embodiment; 5 is a flowchart of replacement time input processing according to the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a conveyor device management system according to Embodiment 2; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a conveyor device management system according to Embodiment 3;

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the conveyor device management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes management information ( (to be described later) is shared by the makers of the conveyor device 2, the makers of the components that make up the conveyor device 2, the distributors, the users, and the like.

(Conveyor device management system 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the conveyor device management system 1 includes a management server 10 as a main component and various terminal devices (a mobile terminal 30 used by the user, a PC 40 used by the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, a PC 50 used by the , PC 70 used by manufacturers of parts constituting the conveyor device 2, etc.) can be connected via the Internet (network). Thereby, the user of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturer of parts, and the distributor can access the management server 10 using the conveyor device management system 1. FIG. Regarding the use of the conveyor device management system 1, it is preferable to restrict access by pre-registration, password authentication, or the like.

(Conveyor device 2)
The conveyor device 2 of this embodiment is configured by combining a plurality of parts. Main parts constituting the conveyor device 2 include, as shown in FIG. 2 pulley 23, a drive unit 24 (motor, drive pulley, power supply device, etc.) that supplies driving force for running the conveyor belt 21, a scraper 25 that removes dust and dirt adhering to the conveyor belt 21, and the first pulley A table 26 that supports the conveyor belt 21 between 22 and the second pulley 23 can be used. In this conveyor device 2, the conveying belt 21 is an endless flat belt, and as shown in FIG. drive) and used. As a result, in the conveyor device 2 of the present embodiment, conveyed objects (articles) such as food such as bread and confectionery dough are placed on the surface of the conveying belt 21 and conveyed from the second pulley 23 side to the first pulley 22 side. can be transported.

Note that the above-described parts constituting the conveyor device 2 are only examples, and depending on the application, fixed legs for supporting the table 26, or for smooth transfer of the conveyed object from the conveying belt 21 to another place may be used. Attached are a chute and transfer rollers to be attached, a stage for pooling conveyed articles conveyed by the conveying belt 21, and a hopper for preventing protrusion from the conveying belt 21 when bulk articles are conveyed.

The conveying belt 21 is made of a first resin layer (surface layer) made of a transparent thermoplastic resin or a transparent thermoplastic elastomer having transparency that can be seen from the conveying surface side, and is woven by crossing warps and wefts. It has a structure in which a first core canvas layer, a second resin layer serving as an intermediate layer, and a second core canvas layer, which are formed of a woven fabric (impregnated with an adhesive), are laminated. A QR code 29 (registered trademark) is printed (printed) inside the transparent first resin layer (see FIG. 2).

As an example of a method of printing the QR code 29 inside the first resin layer, after printing the QR code 29 on the surface of the first resin layer, a QR code 29 made of the same material as the first resin layer is printed on the QR code 29. Alternatively, a method of covering with a transparent sheet and integrating by thermal fusion may be used. In this case, since the QR code 29 is embedded in the first resin layer and integrated, the QR code 29 is protected and the easy-to-read state of the QR code 29 can be maintained for a long time. The QR code 29 may be engraved on the first resin layer by laser processing, or the QR code 29 may be sealed.

A QR code 29 is also printed on the side of the drive unit 24 (see FIG. 2). The QR code 29 may be engraved on the side surface of the drive unit 24 by laser processing, or may be affixed with a sealed QR code 29 .

The QR code 29 is a type of two-dimensional code that encodes identification information set by the manufacturer (the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 or the manufacturer of the parts) for the conveyor device 2 . The identification information is information for specifying and identifying the manufactured conveyor device 2 and each component constituting the conveyor device 2 . In this embodiment, the identification information is a production number (202000001, 202000002, etc.) individually assigned to each conveyor device 2 manufactured by the manufacturer (the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 or the manufacturer of the parts). It should be noted that the identification information of the QR code 29 may be accompanied by URL information that allows access to the conveyor device management system 1 . In this embodiment, since the QR code 29 is used, it is possible to add identification information and the like to the conveyor device 2 easily.

In this embodiment, the QR code 29, which is a kind of two-dimensional code, is exemplified as the identification information for specifying the manufactured conveyor device 2 and each component constituting the conveyor device 2. Other two-dimensional codes that have information in two directions (planar) may be used, or one-dimensional codes (for example, bar codes) that have information in one vertical or horizontal direction (linear) may be used. Alternatively, information combining numbers and alphabets may be used, or simply the manufacturing number may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, the QR code 29 is attached to the conveyor belt 21 and the drive unit 24, but is attached to other parts (first pulley 22, second pulley 23, scraper 25, table 26, etc.). Alternatively, the QR code 29 may be attached to all parts.

(Management server 10)
The management server 10, as shown in FIG. 1, is a computer used by an administrator of a manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 or a manufacturer of parts constituting the conveyor device 2 to operate and manage the conveyor device management system 1. , a mobile terminal 30 or a PC 60 operated by a user, a PC 40 used by a manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, a PC 50 used by a distributor, a PC 70 used by a manufacturer of parts constituting the conveyor device 2, etc. When receiving data or a request, the data can be stored, or the requested data or the like can be transmitted to the mobile terminal 30, the PC 40, the PC 50, the PC 60, the PC 70, or the like. The management server 10 of this embodiment has a control unit 11 , a storage unit 12 , an input unit 13 , a display unit 14 and a communication unit 15 .

The control unit 11 performs computer control in the management server 10 (CPU, etc.).
The storage unit 12 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) storing a system program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is a rewritable storage area, a flash memory, and the like.
The input unit 13 is an operation device for an administrator or the like to input various information and commands, and is realized by, for example, a keyboard and a mouse.
The display unit 14 displays an operation screen for the administrator based on a command from the control unit 11. FIG.
The communication unit 15 is a device for communicating with various terminal devices (mobile terminal 30, PC 40, PC 50, PC 60, PC 70, etc.).

Here, in the storage unit 12, manufacturing numbers (identification information) corresponding to a large number of conveyor devices 2 manufactured by a manufacturer (manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 or manufacturer of parts) and information of each component constituting the conveyor device 2 are stored. , and management information (various types) corresponding to each component are stored as data in a management information table (see FIG. 4).

Specifically, the management information table stores part information (conveyor belt (conveyor belt 21), pulleys (first pulley 22 and second pulley 23 in this embodiment), drive unit (drive unit 24 in this embodiment), scraper (scraper 25 in this embodiment), table (table 26 in this embodiment) ), etc.) are associated with each other (see FIG. 4). Furthermore, the part information of each part constituting the conveyor device 2 includes specifications of each part, instruction manual, inspection report (not shown), SDS (Safety Data Sheet) (not shown), information on replacement timing, maintenance Management information such as history, order history, and recall information (not shown) are associated with each other, and can be referred to upon request from the control unit 11 (see FIG. 4).

The specifications include the name of the maker of each part, symbols that define the type, model, material, shape, size, etc. of each part, contact information for the maker of the conveyor device 2, the maker of the parts, the distributor, etc., and the manufacturing history. This is the summarized information (in FIG. 4, only the symbols indicating the types and models of parts are shown).

The instruction manual includes instructions on how to use the conveyor device 2 according to its specifications, how to handle each component that constitutes the conveyor device 2, how to perform maintenance, and contact information for manufacturers of the conveyor device 2 and parts manufacturers. is information that is compiled and referenced by request (can be browsed on the web or downloaded as file data). Note that the instruction manual may include not only text information but also a moving image showing how to use and maintain the conveyor device 2 (meandering adjustment and tension adjustment). is easier to check).

The instruction manual also includes specifications, and includes the name of the manufacturer of each part described above, the symbol that defines the type/model, material, shape, size, etc. of each part, the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturer/distributor of the parts, and so on. Contact information for the manufacturer, etc., manufacturing history, etc. are referred to upon request as summarized information (browsing on the web and downloading as file data are possible). In addition, an inspection report that summarizes the inspection results of the conveyor device 2 and the parts that make up the conveyor device 2, and an SDS (Safety Data Sheet) that summarizes information on the properties and handling of chemical substances contained in each part (conveyor belt 21, etc.) Data Sheet) will also be referenced upon request (can be viewed on the web or downloaded as file data).

The information on the replacement timing is information summarizing the date of manufacture, the date of sale, the date of start of use, and the usage period and replacement timing recommended by the manufacturer as a guideline for replacement of the conveyor device 2 and each component that constitutes the conveyor device 2. and is referenced by the request.

The maintenance history describes maintenance information performed on each component of the conveyor device 2 (FIG. 4, specifically FIG. 5). The maintenance information includes, as shown in FIG. 5, the production number of the conveyor device 2 on which maintenance was performed, the parts information on which the maintenance was performed, the date and time when the maintenance was performed, the person in charge of the maintenance, and the details of the maintenance (wiping off, washing, Washing with water, washing with hot water, washing with sodium hypochlorite, visual inspection, etc.), contents in case of failure (if it is a belt, frayed ears, wear of the cover, endless curling, meandering prevention bars Exfoliation, dirt, pulley wear, breakage, etc.), and special notes (response to defects: repair items, etc.) can be exemplified. For example, FIG. 5A illustrates the maintenance history of "conveyor belt 21" (component information) of conveyor device 2 with production number "202000001". FIG. 5B illustrates the maintenance history of the "first pulley 22 and second pulley 23 (pulleys)" (parts information) of the conveyor device 2 with the manufacturing number "202000001".

The order history includes whether or not an order has been received for each part constituting the conveyor device 2, orderer (delivery destination information such as address), orderer (contact information, etc.), part information, specifications, quantity, sales price, order date, This is information such as the delivery date (scheduled delivery date). The order history is updated when a user places an order for each part constituting the conveyor device 2 via application software and receives an order from the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, each component manufacturer, or a distributor (details will be described later). ).

(mobile terminal 30)
The mobile terminal 30 includes a display 31 (display unit), a camera 32 (reading unit), a touch panel 33, and a terminal-side control unit 34, and is connectable to the Internet. In this mobile terminal 30, dedicated application software for accessing the management server 10 via the Internet is installed.

The display 31 uses application software to display operation icons for performing touch operations on the touch panel 33 and management information of the conveyor device 2 and each component constituting the conveyor device 2 .

The camera 32 can read the QR code 29 printed on the conveyor belt 21 or the drive unit 24 and acquire the identification information of the QR code 29 using application software.

In this embodiment, the widely used mobile terminal 30 is used as a terminal device, but a dedicated reader or smart phone for reading the QR code 29 may be used.

(PC40, PC50, PC60, PC70)
The PC 40 is a commercially available personal computer, and is used when the person in charge of the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 accesses the management server 10 of the conveyor device management system 1 . Similar to the mobile terminal 30, the PC 40 is installed with dedicated application software for accessing the management server 10 via the Internet.

The PC 50 is a personal computer available on the market, and is used when a person in charge of the sales agency accesses the management server 10 of the conveyor device management system 1 . As with the mobile terminal 30 , the PC 50 also has dedicated application software installed to access the management server 10 . A dedicated reader for reading the QR code 29 provided on the conveyor device 2 can be connected to the PC 50 .

The PC 60 is a commercially available personal computer and is used when the user accesses the management server 10 of the conveyor device management system 1 . As with the mobile terminal 30 , the PC 60 also has dedicated application software installed to access the management server 10 . A dedicated reader for reading the QR code 29 provided on the conveyor device 2 can also be connected to the PC 60 . The user may use the PC 60 and the mobile terminal 30 individually or in combination. For example, the PC 60 is placed at the head office of the user's transportation company, and the factory staff uses the mobile terminal 30 .

The PC 70 is a commercially available personal computer, and is used when a person in charge of a manufacturer of parts constituting the conveyor device 2 accesses the management server 10 of the conveyor device management system 1 . Similar to the mobile terminal 30, the PC 70 is installed with dedicated application software for accessing the management server 10 via the Internet.

In the above embodiment, a mobile terminal and a personal computer were exemplified as terminal devices that can access the management server 10, but a camera that can read the QR code 29, a display that can display various information, and the like are installed. Tablets and wearable devices can also be used.

(Usage Mode of Conveyor Device Management System 1)
Next, a mode in which a user uses the conveyor device management system 1 to acquire management information of the conveyor device 2 and each component constituting the conveyor device 2 will be described.

First, the user activates the application software installed in the mobile terminal 30 so that the camera 32 can read the QR code 29 .

Next, the user reads the QR code 29 of the conveyor belt 21 of the conveyor device 2 or the QR code 29 of the drive unit 24 with the camera 32, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the mobile terminal 30 can acquire the manufacturing number assigned to the conveyor device 2 . For example, in this embodiment, "202000001" is acquired as the manufacturing number of the conveyor device 2. FIG.

Then, when the mobile terminal 30 acquires the manufacturing number assigned to the conveyor device 2, an operation icon is displayed on the display 31 to perform an operation (command) by the application software, as shown in FIG. 3(A). . Specifically, an operation icon displayed as "maintenance" for viewing and entering maintenance information for each component constituting the conveyor device 2, and details of specifications of the conveyor device 2 and each component constituting the conveyor device 2 are displayed. An operation icon displayed as "specification" for referring to the written specification, an operation icon displayed as "instruction manual" for referring to the instruction manual of the conveyor device 2 and each part, the conveyor device 2 and An operation icon displayed as "replacement time" for referring to information about the replacement time of each part constituting the conveyor device 2, an operation icon displayed as "maintenance history" for viewing maintenance history, and an operation icon displayed as "maintenance history" for viewing the maintenance history. An operation icon displayed as "repair request" that enables request procedures to be made to the sales agency, the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, or the manufacturer of the parts that configure the conveyor device 2, which is the repair request destination of each component that configures the device 2, and the conveyor device. 2 and an operation icon displayed as "order" for purchasing each part constituting the conveyor device 2, and the like are displayed.

(Acquisition of instruction manual: management information processing in FIG. 6)
When the user touches the operation icon labeled "instruction manual" (see FIG. 3A) displayed on the display 31 of the mobile terminal 30, the terminal-side control unit 34, via application software, In order to acquire management information about the instruction manual corresponding to the manufacturing number of the conveyor device 2 , a request for management information about the manufacturing number and the instruction manual obtained from the QR code 29 is sent to the management server 10 .

When the management server 10 receives a request for management information related to the manufacturing number and the instruction manual transmitted from the mobile terminal 30 (see S1 in FIG. 6), the control unit 11 receives the management information stored in the storage unit 12. By referring to the table, the management information regarding the received instruction manual corresponding to the serial number is specified (S2). In this embodiment, the management information table (FIG. 4) is referred to, the instruction manual corresponding to the manufacturing number "202000001" is referenced, and the "conveyor apparatus instruction manual (model CM001)" is specified.

Then, the control unit 11 of the management server 10 transmits management information related to the specified "conveyor device instruction manual (type CM001)" to the mobile terminal 30 (S3).

Then, the mobile terminal 30, which has received the management information related to the identified "conveyor device instruction manual (model CM001)", displays the "conveyor device instruction manual (model CM001)" corresponding to the manufacturing number "202000001" on the display 31. ” is displayed. As a result, the user can learn how to use the conveyor device 2 according to the specifications, how to handle each part constituting the conveyor device 2, how to perform maintenance, the name of the manufacturer of each part constituting the conveyor device 2, and each component. It is possible to know the symbols that define the type, model, material, shape, size, etc. of the parts, the contact information for the maker of the conveyor device 2, the parts maker, the distributor, etc., and the production history.

It should be noted that the specifications, inspection report, SDS, etc. of the conveyor device 2 can be obtained by the same procedure as the above management information processing.

According to the above configuration, the management server 10 manages paper documents such as specifications, inspection results, SDS, and instruction manuals of the conveyor device 2, which have conventionally been attached to the conveyor device 2. can be used, and it is possible to go paperless.

(Update of maintenance information: update processing in FIG. 7)
Further, when the user touches the operation icon labeled "maintenance" as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3B, icons (icons with names) indicating component information of each component constituting the conveyor device 2 are displayed. Then, for example, when the user has washed the conveyor belt 21, as shown in FIG. 21 maintenance information can be entered. Specifically, the date and time when the conveyor belt 21 was washed (implementation date and time), the person in charge who washed the conveyor belt 21, the details of the cleaning (wiping cleaning, cleaning with water, cleaning with hot water, hypochlorite Sodium acid cleaning, visual inspection, etc. can be selected), details when there is a problem with the conveyor belt 21 (ear fraying, cover wear, endless turning, meandering prevention bar peeling, dirt, etc.), special notes (for the problem Countermeasures: re-endless, inserting, shortening, repair items such as patching, etc.) can be selected and entered.

Further, when the user has washed the first pulley 22 and the second pulley 23 and touches the icon indicating the part information of the pulleys (the first pulley 22 and the second pulley 23), the first pulley 22 and the second pulley 23 are cleaned. Maintenance information for the pulley 23 can be entered. Similarly, when the user touches an icon indicating parts information of the drive unit 24, maintenance information of the drive unit 24 (maintenance, inspection, etc. of drive parts such as a motor) can be entered. Maintenance information for the scraper 25, the table 26, etc. can also be entered.

After entering the maintenance information as described above, the display 31 displays an "OK" button. Then, when the user touches this "OK" button, the application software updates the maintenance information corresponding to the parts information of the conveyor device 2 on which maintenance has been performed. A command to update the parts information and maintenance information of the performed parts is transmitted to the management server 10 .

When the management server 10 receives a command to update the manufacturing number, parts information, and maintenance information transmitted from the mobile terminal 30 (see S11 in FIG. 7), the control unit 11 updates the management information stored in the storage unit 12. By referring to the maintenance history in the table (FIG. 4, see FIG. 5 for details), the received maintenance information corresponding to the manufacturing number and parts information is updated (S12). For example, as shown in FIG. 5(A), the item of implementation date and time (2019.10.10-10:23) for cleaning the "conveyor belt 21" (component information) of the conveyor device 2 with the production number "202000001" is newly established, and maintenance information such as the person in charge of cleaning the conveying belt 21, details of the cleaning, details of the defect, special notes, etc. entered on the mobile terminal 30 is entered under the date and time of implementation. , the maintenance history is updated.

Then, the control unit 11 of the management server 10 transmits (replies) an update completion notification to the mobile terminal 30 in order to notify that the maintenance information has been updated (S13).

Then, on the mobile terminal 30 that has received the update completion notification, when the user touches the operation icon labeled "maintenance history" shown in FIG. 3A, the updated maintenance history can be viewed.

As described above, when the date and time of cleaning each part such as the conveyor belt 21 is input, the user, the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, or the component manufacturer presets in the management server 10, or the past cleaning is performed. It is also possible to reserve the next cleaning date, which is estimated from the interval of days, and notify the mobile terminal 30 that there is a cleaning reservation the day before the reservation date. Further, when the maker of the conveyor device 2, the maker of the parts, or the distributor inspects or maintains each part such as the conveying belt 21, the PC 40 of the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the PC 50 of the distributor, or the manufacturer of the parts. Maintenance information may be updated by the PC 70 .

According to the above configuration, when maintenance such as cleaning and inspection is performed on the conveying belt 21 and the like, which are components of the conveyor device 2, the maintenance information such as the cleaning/inspection date, details, and defects is updated. Then, the management server 10 can collectively manage them. This eliminates the need for the user to manage maintenance records such as cleaning and inspection by himself/herself, and the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 and the manufacturer and distributor of the parts that make up the conveyor device 2. It is possible to share the usage status (cleaning and defect mode) and follow up closely with the user.

Moreover, in the management server 10, it is preferable that the maintenance history is managed in terms of items and formats in accordance with the sanitary management procedure of the conveyor device 2 for conveying food. For example, the input data may be arranged in a format compatible with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and output at any time.

(Browsing of maintenance history: maintenance history browsing process in FIG. 8)
When the user touches the operation icon labeled "maintenance history" (see FIG. 3(A)) displayed on the display 31 of the mobile terminal 30, the conveyor device 2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 3(B). An icon (named icon) indicating part information of each part constituting the is displayed. Then, for example, when the user wants to browse the maintenance history of the pulleys (the first pulley 22 and the second pulley 23), the parts information of the pulleys (the first pulley 22 and the second pulley 23) shown in FIG. When the icon indicating is touched, the terminal-side control unit 34 acquires the maintenance history (management information) of the pulley (part information) that constitutes the conveyor device 2 corresponding to the manufacturing number (identification information) via application software. Then, a request for management information regarding the production number, parts information and maintenance history obtained from the QR code 29 is sent to the management server 10 .

When the management server 10 receives a request for management information related to the manufacturing number, parts information, and maintenance history transmitted from the mobile terminal 30 (see S21 in FIG. 8), the control unit 11 stores the By referring to the management information table, management information relating to maintenance history corresponding to the received manufacturing number and part information is specified (S22). For example, if the manufacturing number is "202000001" and the part information is "pulley", which is transmitted from the mobile terminal 30, the management information table (FIG. 4, see FIG. 5B for details) is referred to, The maintenance history (see FIG. 5B) corresponding to the "pulley" with the manufacturing number "202000001" is identified.

Then, the control unit 11 of the management server 10 transmits (replies) management information related to the maintenance history corresponding to the identified "pulley" with the manufacturing number "202000001" to the mobile terminal 30 (S23).

Then, the mobile terminal 30 that has received the management information about the maintenance history corresponding to the identified "pulley" with the manufacturing number "202000001" displays the maintenance history corresponding to the "pulley" with the manufacturing number "202000001" on the display 31. (See FIG. 5B). In this way, the mobile terminal 30 that has received the management information related to the maintenance history can read the parts (the first pulley 22, the second pulley 23, the conveyor belt 21, etc.) constituting the conveyor device 2 corresponding to the manufacturing number read from the QR code 29. ) maintenance history can be displayed. As a result, the management information regarding the maintenance history of the parts that make up the conveyor device 2 can be easily shared by the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturers of the parts that make up the conveyor device 2, the distributors, the users, and the like.

(Ordering of Parts Constituting Conveyor Device 2: Order Processing in FIG. 9)
Further, when the user touches the operation icon (see FIG. 3(A)) displayed as "Order" displayed on the display 31, as shown in FIG. An icon (named icon) indicating part information of the part is displayed. Then, for example, when the user touches the icon indicating the component information of the conveyor belt 21 because the time for replacement of the conveyor belt 21 of the conveyor device 2 is approaching, the belt type of the conveyor belt 21 acquired by the mobile terminal 30 (normal belt) and specifications (MBLNS32FB), the size of the belt, detailed specifications, distributor, contact information, etc. are displayed on the display 31 (information necessary for repairing/purchasing the belt is displayed). Here, the user can select the type, size and number of belts to be ordered.

Next, the display 31 displays an "estimate" button and a "purchase" button (not shown).

Then, if the user wants a quote for purchasing the selected belt, they touch the "Quote" button. In this case, the application software transmits information regarding purchase of the selected belt to the management server 10 as an estimate request.

When the management server 10 receives the estimate request transmitted from the mobile terminal 30 (see S31 in FIG. 9), the control unit 11 stores the belt purchase information and the estimate calculation table stored in the storage unit 12. (which describes unit prices that differ depending on the type and specifications of the belt), calculate and create an estimate (including delivery date) (S32).

Regarding the delivery date of the ordered belt, the control unit 11 stores information on the purchase of the belt (type, size, number of belts to be ordered, delivery address, etc.), the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturer of the parts, and the like. It is calculated based on belt inventory information managed by the distributor. For example, if the maker of the conveyor device 2 or the maker or distributor of parts has stock, a relatively short number of days is calculated as the delivery date. , the delivery date is calculated considering the number of days required for manufacturing the belt.

Then, the control unit 11 of the management server 10 transmits the quotation (including the delivery date) to the mobile terminal 30 (S33).

Then, the mobile terminal 30 that has received the quotation (including the delivery date) can view the quotation (including the delivery date). For example, it is possible to view information such as the estimated cost of the belt to be ordered, how many days it will take to deliver after ordering (delivery date), and so on.

After that, if the contents of the quotation (including the delivery date) are acceptable, the user touches the "Purchase" button displayed on the display 31 . In this case, the application software transmits to the management server 10 the production number obtained from the QR code 29 and an order command as information regarding the purchase of the selected part information (belt).

If the user wants to purchase the belt without an estimate, the user can order the belt by touching the "Purchase" button without touching the "Estimate" button displayed on the display 31.例文帳に追加

When the management server 10 receives the manufacturing number and the ordering instruction transmitted from the mobile terminal 30 (S34), the control section 11 executes the purchase procedure process (S35). Specifically, the control unit 11 updates the order history in the management information table of the storage unit 12 to "already received" based on the manufacturing number and the information related to the purchase of the selected part information (belt) (see FIG. 4). ). Then, in response to the update to "order completed", the control unit 11 makes arrangements for delivery of the desired belt to the user (conveyor device 2 manufacturer, parts manufacturer, distributor, etc.). e-mail, etc.).

After that, the control unit 11 of the management server 10 transmits a purchase procedure completion notification to the mobile terminal 30 in order to notify that the belt purchase procedure has been completed (S36).

After receiving the purchase procedure completion notification, the mobile terminal 30 displays a message "purchase procedure completed" on the display 31, allowing the user to confirm that the purchase procedure has been completed (the delivery date can also be confirmed). can be done).

As a result, by using the conveyor device management system 1, management information regarding ordering and receiving orders for each component (conveyor belt 21, etc.) that configures the conveyor device 2 can be obtained from the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the components that configure the conveyor device 2, and so on. can be easily shared by manufacturers, distributors, users, etc.

In the above description, purchase of the conveyor belt 21 has been described, but the conveyor device 2 itself and other components (the first pulley 22, the second pulley 23, the drive unit 24, the drive unit 24, the first pulley 22, the second pulley 23, the drive unit 24, scraper 25, table 26, etc.). In addition, by the same procedure, it is also possible to request repair of the conveyor device 2 (each component constituting the conveyor device 2) to the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturer of the parts, or the distributor (" Touch the operation icon labeled “Repair request”).

(Input of replacement time: replacement time input process in FIG. 10)
Next, regarding the manner in which the distributor of the conveyor device 2 uses the conveyor device management system 1 to input the date of sale of the conveyor device 2, thereby inputting the replacement timing of each component constituting the conveyor device 2. explain.

When the vendor sells the conveyor device 2 to the user, the reader connected to the PC 50 is used to read the QR code 29 printed on the sold conveyor device 2 (conveyor belt 21 and drive unit 24). . Then, a screen for inputting the sale date of the conveyor device 2 (manufacturing number “202000001”) is displayed on the display of the PC 50 by the dedicated application software of the PC 50 .

When the vendor inputs the sales date of the conveyor device 2, the application software of the PC 50 generates a QR An input command for the production number and the date of sale obtained from the code 29 is sent to the management server 10 .

When the management server 10 receives the manufacturing number and sales date input command transmitted from the PC 50 (see S41 in FIG. 10), the control unit 11 reads the management information table (FIG. 4) stored in the storage unit 12. , and enter the date of sale in the information on the replacement timing of each component constituting the conveyor device 2 corresponding to the received serial number (S42). For example, in this embodiment, the management information table is referred to, and the sales date (for example, 2016.11.10) is entered as the information regarding the replacement timing of each part constituting the conveyor device 2 corresponding to the serial number "202000001". (see Figure 4).

Here, with respect to the information on the replacement timing, the usage period, which is a guideline for replacement, is set in advance by the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 and the manufacturer of the parts for each component constituting the conveyor device 2 . For example, in the case of a belt, in the management server 10, depending on the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 and the manufacturer of parts, the period of use (for example, 3 years from the date of sale (date of start of use)), which is a guideline for replacement for each type of belt, 10 years from the date of manufacture) is set as the period of use. Therefore, when the date of sale is entered, the date of replacement is the date obtained by adding the period of use to the date of sale (date of start of use). . For example, if the usage period, which is a guideline for replacement of the conveyor belt 21, is set to three years from the date of sale, and if the date of sale (2016.11.10) is entered, the replacement time (2019.11.10) is also the replacement time. is entered as information about

Then, the control unit 11 of the management server 10 transmits an input completion notification to the PC 50 in order to notify that the sales date and replacement time have been input (S43).

After that, on the PC 50 that received the input completion notice, the PC 40 used by the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the PC 70 used by the manufacturer of the parts, and the mobile terminal 30 or PC 60 of the user who purchased the conveying belt 21, the user can confirm the date of sale and the PC 60. Information on replacement timing such as recommended usage period and replacement timing can be viewed.

As described above, by inputting the sales date of the conveyor device 2 (each component of the conveyor device 2), the management server 10 can also manage the replacement timing of each component of the conveyor device 2. FIG. In this case, when the time for replacement of each component constituting the conveyor device 2 approaches, the user's mobile terminal 30 may be notified that the time for replacement is approaching. As a result, the user can be urged to inspect, repair, or purchase the conveyor device 2 (each component that constitutes the conveyor device 2).

Furthermore, when the replacement time is determined as described above, in the maintenance of the conveyor device 2 (each part constituting the conveyor device 2) before the replacement time, if a defect is found and input as maintenance information, the vendor/conveyor It is also possible to automatically notify the manufacturer of the device 2 or the manufacturer of the part that there is a problem (in some cases, it may be subject to free repair or the like). On the other hand, if a defect is found during maintenance after the replacement period and is input as maintenance information, an order guide may be provided so that the same part as the defective part can be purchased again (from the mobile terminal 30 to the conveyor device). You can place an order for the same parts with two manufacturers, parts manufacturers and distributors).

In the replacement time input process, the sales source inputs the purchase date using the PC 50, but the user inputs the actual usage start date of the conveyor device 2 using the mobile terminal 30 or the PC 60, so that the management server 10 , the replacement time may be input. Specifically, when the usage start date is input from the mobile terminal 30 or the like, the date obtained by adding the usage period to the usage start date is input as the replacement timing in the management server 10 .

(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, management information of each part constituting the conveyor device 2 is shared not only with the user of the conveyor device 2 but also with the outside (manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, manufacturer of parts constituting the conveyor device 2, and distributor). explained the case of That is, the user of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, and the conveyor device 2 are configured by using the Internet line to the management server 10 installed by the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2 and the manufacturer of the parts constituting the conveyor device 2. A manner in which a person in charge of a manufacturer or a person in charge of a distributor of a part to be used accesses the management information of each part constituting the conveyor device 2 has been described.

However, from the viewpoint of security, the user of the conveyor device 2 may not want an outsider (outside the company) to access the conveyor device 2 used by the user or the management information of each component constituting the conveyor device 2. There is

Therefore, in the second embodiment, a conveyor device management system 101 that is used only within a company that is a user of the conveyor device 2 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11, the conveyor device management system 101 of the second embodiment is mainly composed of a management server 110 installed at the head office of a company that is a user. It is connected to a PC 140 installed in the management department of the factory, a mobile terminal 150 (various terminal devices) owned by a person in charge of the factory, etc. via a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network). . As a result, only persons concerned with the company who are users of the conveyor device 2 can use the conveyor device management system 101 to access the management information of each component constituting the conveyor device 2 stored in the storage unit 112 of the management server 110. can access. The detailed configuration of the management server 110 and various terminal devices, and the manner of use of the conveyor device management system 101 are the same as in the first embodiment.

However, in the process of ordering the parts that make up the conveyor device 2, the request for quotation, information on purchase and repair is sent to the management server 110 installed at the head office, and after confirmation by a person in charge at the head office, the conveyor device 2 is started. Requests for quotations, purchase procedures, and repair procedures for constituent parts are performed. That is, since the conveyor device management system 101 is not directly connected to the outside (manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, manufacturers and distributors of parts constituting the conveyor device 2), external processing (quotation, purchase, repair, etc.) is not possible. ) is necessary, communication with the outside is done indirectly through the person in charge in the company.
Also, in the process of inputting the replacement timing of each component constituting the conveyor device 2, the user inputs the date of purchase (date of sale, date of start of use) and the like.

(Embodiment 3)
In the above second embodiment, the conveyor device management system 101 that uses only the networks (LAN, WAN) within the company that is the user of the conveyor device 2 has been described.

However, as a user of the conveyor device 2, from the viewpoint of security, there are cases where only the person in charge at the factory site needs to be able to access the management information of each component that constitutes the conveyor device 2. FIG.

Therefore, in the third embodiment, a conveyor device management system 201 that is used only within the factory of the company that is the user of the conveyor device 2 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12, the conveyor device management system 201 of Embodiment 3 is mainly composed of a management PC 210 (corresponding to a management server) installed in a factory of a company that is a user. A dedicated reader 230 (terminal device) possessed by a person in charge of is connected by wire or wirelessly. As a result, only the person in charge in the factory of the company who is the user of the conveyor device 2 can use the conveyor device management system 201 to check the parts constituting the conveyor device 2 stored in the storage unit 212 of the management PC 210. Can access management information. The detailed configuration of the management PC 210 and dedicated reader 230 and the manner of use of the conveyor device management system 201 are the same as in the first and second embodiments.

However, in the process of ordering the parts that make up the conveyor device 2, information on the request for quotation, purchase, and repair is confirmed by the person in charge, etc. using the management PC 210. A repair procedure will be carried out. That is, since the conveyor device management system 201 is not directly connected to the outside (manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, manufacturers of parts constituting the conveyor device 2, and distributors), external processing (estimate, purchase, , repair), communication with the outside is made indirectly through the person in charge in the factory.
Also, in the process of inputting the replacement timing of each component constituting the conveyor device 2, the person in charge in the factory inputs the date of purchase (date of sale, date of start of use) and the like.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described first embodiment, the conveyor device management system 1 is used and no particular reference is made to the authority to access the management information, but access restrictions and input restrictions to the management information may be set. For example, in order to access the management server 10 from the mobile terminal 30, the PC 40, the PC 50, the PC 60, or the PC 70, it may be possible to log in after pre-registration (registration of name, address, etc.). Also, the date of sale may be restricted so that only the manufacturer of the conveyor device 2, the manufacturer of the parts, and the distributor can enter (the user cannot enter).

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the conveyor device 2 and the instruction manuals for each component constituting the conveyor device 2 were exemplified as the management information in order to achieve a paperless operation using the conveyor device management system 1. may adopt delivery specifications and all kinds of information (data sheets, SDS, RoHS, inspection reports, etc.) regarding the conveyor device 2 and each part.

Further, in the first embodiment, the conveyor device management system 1 having only the management server 10 as a component was exemplified. , PC 70).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above based on the drawings, it should be considered that the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments and examples. In addition, the scope of the present invention is indicated not only by the description of the above-described embodiments and examples, but also by the scope of claims, and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 conveyor device management system 10 management server 11 control unit 12 storage unit 13 input unit 14 display unit 15 communication unit 2 conveyor device 21 conveyor belt 22 first pulley 23 second pulley 24 drive unit 25 scraper 26 table 29 QR code 30 mobile terminal 31 display 32 camera 33 touch panel 34 terminal side control unit 40 PC
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Claims (6)

A terminal device is connected via a network, which is capable of reading identification information assigned to each conveyor device without duplication, and capable of inputting maintenance information including failures of a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device. A conveyor equipment management system comprising a management server, comprising:
The management server is
a storage unit in which the identification information corresponding to the conveyor device, the information of the plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device, and the maintenance information corresponding to each of the parts are stored in association with each other;
a control unit;
The control unit
When receiving the identification information and the information on the start date of use of the conveyor device transmitted from the terminal device, replacement of each part constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the identification information on the start date of use A process of storing in the storage unit the replacement time obtained by adding the period of use, which is a guideline, to the information of each part constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the identification information, and
When the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information transmitted from the terminal device are received, the date on which the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information are received is the identification information. and if it is before the replacement time associated with the part information and stored in the storage unit, notifying the part manager of the maintenance information;
If the date on which the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information were received is later than the replacement time stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information and the part information, a process of transmitting information necessary for purchasing the parts to the terminal device. 2. The conveyor device management system according to claim 1 , wherein said maintenance information includes at least one of specifications, inspection report, SDS, and instruction manual of said conveyor device. The maintenance information includes information necessary for repairing/purchasing each part constituting the conveyor device,
The terminal device is capable of transmitting an order command based on information necessary for repairing/purchasing each part,
2. The conveyor according to claim 1, wherein the control unit of the management server stores an order history corresponding to each part in the storage unit based on the identification information and the order instruction transmitted from the terminal device. Equipment management system. 4. The conveyor device management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein said identification information is a two-dimensional code or a one-dimensional code provided on at least one of each component constituting said conveyor device. A conveyor device management system comprising a terminal device and a management server connected to the terminal device via a network,
The terminal device
a reading unit that reads identification information that is individually assigned to each conveyor device without duplication;
an input unit for inputting maintenance information including defects in a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device;
a terminal-side control unit that transmits the identification information read by the reading unit and the information on the requested parts to the management server;
The management server is
a storage unit in which the identification information corresponding to the conveyor device, the information of the plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device, and the maintenance information corresponding to each of the parts are stored in association with each other;
a server-side control unit;
The server-side control unit
When receiving the identification information and the information on the start date of use of the conveyor device transmitted from the terminal device, replacement of each part constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the identification information on the start date of use A process of storing in the storage unit the replacement time obtained by adding the period of use, which is a guideline, to the information of each part constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the identification information, and
When the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information transmitted from the terminal device are received, the date on which the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information are received is the identification information. and if it is before the replacement time associated with the part information and stored in the storage unit, notifying the part manager of the maintenance information;
If the date on which the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information were received is later than the replacement time stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information and the part information, a process of transmitting information necessary for purchasing the parts to the terminal device. A management server connectable to a terminal device, capable of reading identification information assigned to each conveyor without duplication, and capable of inputting maintenance information including defects of a plurality of parts constituting the conveyor. A conveyor equipment management system comprising:
The management server is
a storage unit in which the identification information corresponding to the conveyor device, the information of the plurality of parts constituting the conveyor device, and the maintenance information corresponding to each of the parts are stored in association with each other;
a control unit;
The control unit
When receiving the identification information and the information on the start date of use of the conveyor device transmitted from the terminal device, replacement of each part constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the identification information on the start date of use A process of storing in the storage unit the replacement time obtained by adding the period of use, which is a guideline, to the information of each part constituting the conveyor device corresponding to the identification information, and
When the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information transmitted from the terminal device are received, the date on which the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information are received is the identification information. and if it is before the replacement time associated with the part information and stored in the storage unit, notifying the part manager of the maintenance information;
If the date on which the identification information, the part information, and the maintenance information were received is later than the replacement time stored in the storage unit in association with the identification information and the part information, a process of transmitting information necessary for purchasing the parts to the terminal device.

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