JPH04164553A - Voice information device in wood working machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To perform a quick and sure action, by reading from a voice program memory a competent one from the voice signals stored by being set in advance for each state, and informing this so as to be audible to a worker by a voice reproducing means. CONSTITUTION:In the case of the key input by a worker prior to the execution of a work program, etc., a control part 3 performs the voiced output from a speaker 13 of the warning against the indication of an operation procedure and the motion of a work machine. In this case, a voice selection means 9 reads a competent one with its selection from a preset voice signal corresponding to each state indicated from the control part 3, outputting the voice contents stored in a voice program memory means 8. Then, this voice signal is informed to a worker by the speaker 13. Also, in the case of a detection switch 10 being actuated with some abnormality being generated at the work machine side, the output signal thereof is preferentially selected even under the work program execution, fed to the voice program memory means 8, and the output of the corresponding voice signal is performed.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention provides a sound system for woodworking machines that uses sounds to notify machine abnormalities, completion of work, etc., and to request appropriate and prompt intervention from the operator. The present invention relates to a notification device.

(Prior Art) In a woodworking machine, for example, a traveling circular saw Wl (running saw, panel saw) that performs sizing on a large block material, work is performed sequentially according to a preset program.

Therefore, there is no need for operator intervention while the work is being carried out smoothly according to the program. However, if an abnormality occurs, such as when the spindle motor overheats, or if the stock of workpieces runs out, In some cases, direct or indirect worker intervention is required.

In these cases, workers must take appropriate measures promptly.

Conventionally, various methods have been used to notify the above situation, such as displaying a lamp on the operation panel, displaying a message on the CRT screen, lighting a warning lamp, or setting off a buzzer. There is.

(Issue to be Solved by the Invention) However, with conventional lamp displays and CRT screen display means, workers may not notice the occurrence of an abnormality unless they are close to it and are monitoring it. In the case of a buzzer, there is a problem in that it is difficult to immediately determine where the abnormality is, and it takes time to take appropriate action.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems found in the conventional warning means described above, and aims to provide a notification device that can accurately notify the contents of abnormalities even when a worker is located at a remote location. be.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the notification device according to the present invention is as follows.

In other words, the gist of this invention is that when a situation occurs that requires operator intervention, such as an abnormality occurring during the operation of a woodworking machine, the completion of work, or a change in work setup, the above-mentioned various situations can be explained to the operator. The notification device includes an audio program memory means for storing a predetermined audio signal corresponding to each situation, and an audio signal adapted from the audio program memory means in response to a signal from the machine notifying the occurrence of the above-mentioned situation. The present invention is provided with an audio selection means for selecting and reading out the audio signal, and an audio reproducing means for reproducing and outputting the read audio signal.

(Function) In the above configuration, when the machine outputs a signal notifying a situation such as the occurrence of an abnormality, this signal is input from the control section to the audio selection means, and the corresponding audio signal is selected by the signal side. . Then, an appropriate one from among the predetermined and stored audio signals for each situation is read out from the audio program memory means and output. This read audio signal is reported to the worker so that it can be heard by the audio reproduction means.

The voice notification described above allows the worker to know about abnormal situations even when he or she is not in front of the operation panel or near the machine. Moreover, quick and accurate measures can be taken based on the content of this voice message.

(Embodiment) Hereinafter, one embodiment of the audio notification device for a woodworking machine according to the present invention will be described.

In the figure, 1 is an input medium such as a floppy disk that stores Canadian program information. 2 is an operation board with various input keys operated by an operator. 3 is a computer that calculates the program information provided by the input medium 1. 6 is a display control section that outputs screen information to the display means 7 based on the ffl1 control information of the control section 3. The display means 7 is a message display means 7. , a character display that displays setting data, error information, etc., and a graphic display that displays machining shapes. The operation board 2 also has 41! for switching the display screen of the display means 7. function keys, numeric keys and alphabet keys for inputting setting data.

Next, 8 is an audio program memory means in which voice messages of various situations set in advance are digitized and stored using PCM etc. 9 is a voice program memory means that represents the situation from various signals output according to the situation of the processing machine and related equipment. Audio selection means for selecting an audio program The signals output according to the above situations include, for example, the output of the detection switch 10 for detecting abnormalities in the machine, the program output from the input medium 1,
It is given by the operation output from the operation board 2, etc.

Reference numeral 11 denotes audio reproduction means for D/A converting the audio signal output from the audio program memory means 8;
is connected to the speaker 13 via.

Since the configuration of the voice notification device in the woodworking machine according to the embodiment is as described above, when the power is turned on to start up the system and the program stored in the input medium 1 is executed, the control unit 3 receives the input. The processed information is displayed on the display section 7 as message data.6 Also, the control section 3
calculates the above data and uses the calculation result to drive the drive means 4.
The processing machine 5 is controlled and driven via.

In addition, when the operator presses the keys manually before executing the knife program described above, the control unit 3 will issue operating procedure instructions such as "Please set the knife data," as well as messages such as "The parameters are incorrect" and "Insufficient air pressure." A warning about the operation of the processing machine, such as "I'm starting" is outputted as a voice from the speaker 13 via the voice program memory means 8.

In this case, the audio selection means 9 selects and reads out an appropriate one from predetermined audio signals corresponding to each situation instructed by the control unit 3, and outputs the audio content stored in the audio program memory means 8. do. This audio signal is then notified to the worker by the speaker 13 described above.

Further, when some kind of abnormality occurs on the processing machine side and the detection switch 10 is activated, the output signal is preferentially selected even during the execution of the computer program, and is sent to the audio program memory means 8, and the corresponding output signal is selected. An audio signal is output. At this time, the cause of the abnormality is notified to the operator by a voice such as "The main shaft motor has overheated." Therefore, an operator can notice an abnormality even at a remote location and take appropriate measures quickly and accurately.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the voice notification device for a woodworking machine according to the present invention, the operator can be informed of the occurrence of an abnormal situation even if he or she is not in front of the operation panel or near the machine. Furthermore, since the contents of the abnormality can be clearly known through the voice message, an excellent effect is exhibited in that prompt and accurate measures can be taken.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawing is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a voice notification device for a woodworking machine according to the present invention. l: Input medium 2: Operation board 3: M control unit 4: Driving means 5: Processing machine 8: Audio program memory means 9
:Audio selection means 1 discharge detection switch 11:Audio reproduction means 12:Amplifier 13:Speaker

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A device that notifies a worker of the above-mentioned various situations when a situation that requires the intervention of the worker, such as an abnormality occurring, the end of work, or a change in work setup, occurs during the operation of a woodworking machine. an audio program memory means for storing predetermined audio signals corresponding to each of the above situations, and selecting an appropriate audio signal from the audio program memory means in response to a signal from the machine notifying the occurrence of the above situation. What is claimed is: 1. A sound notification device for a woodworking machine, comprising: a sound selection means for reading out the sound signal; and a sound reproduction means for reproducing and outputting the read sound signal.