JPH07136896A - Machine operation board for machine tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the number of inputting switches to be used so as to improve operability by connecting options in series and selecting a small number of command inputting means so as to bring them close to a target command gradually, in a machine operation plate, which consists of a touch panel and is provided with a means for command inputting and indicating at the same time. CONSTITUTION:Following inputting of an electric power, the first screen in which options in the first step are indicated is displayed, and one of plural touch areas displayed in the first screen is touched for selecting the first step switch 1. As a result of this selection, options in the second step are displayed as the second screen, and similarly, one of plural touch areas displayed in the second screen is touched for selecting the second step switch. If the second step switch is selected and no return to the previous screen or the like is carried out, options in the third step are displayed as the third screen. One of plural touch areas displayed in the third screen is touched for selecting the third step switch, and subsequently, selection proceeds in the same way, and then, the action of a machine is started.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to improvement of a machine control panel for machine tools. In particular, it relates to an improvement for improving the operability of the machine operation panel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to input and display a command on a machine control panel for machine tools, it is general to provide an input switch and a display means corresponding to each command input. FIG. 7 shows a machine control panel for a machine tool according to the related art. A large number of rectangles shown in the figure represent input switches, and the circles shown therein represent display means such as LEDs. 1 to 3 show the case where a touch panel is used, a rectangle is a touch area of the touch panel, and a circle shown therein is a highlight part as a display means.

For example, when raising the Z-axis by manual operation, the operator pushes the input switch 4 to select the manual operation mode, and then pushes the input switch 5 to raise the Z-axis.

[0004]

Since the area of the machine operation panel is limited, it is not easy to mount a large number of input switches. Therefore, if a large number of input switches are mounted, it is difficult to mount an input switch. Since the area occupied by each switch is small, there is a drawback that the gloved operator has poor operability, and if many input switches are used to instruct a single operation. Another drawback is that it is difficult to know which input switch should be used.

It is an object of the present invention to overcome these drawbacks and to reduce the number of input switches that are used at one time (indicated on the machine control panel at one time) to command a single action. An object of the present invention is to provide a machine operation panel for machine tools that has good operability and is free from operational errors.

[0006]

In the machine operation panel for machine tools having a command input / display means consisting of a touch panel, the selection branches are connected in series to selectively select from a small number of command input means. This is achieved by the machine operation panel for machine tools, which is designed to gradually approach the target command by inputting into.

[0007]

In the machine control panel for machine tools according to the present invention, the target instruction is divided into a plurality of serial selection branches,
By connecting these selection branches in series and selectively inputting from a relatively small number of instruction input means, it is possible to gradually narrow down to the target instruction, so the input used at one time Since there are few switches for operation, operability is good and there are few operation errors.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A machine control panel for machine tools according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In order to facilitate comparison with the prior art, the case where the Z axis is raised by manual operation is selected.

FIG. 1 shows the first screen. The rectangle is the touch area of the touch panel, and the circle shown in the touch area is the highlight portion as the display means.

At this point, the operator selects the manual operation indicated by 1. When any operation mode is selected, the screen moves to the second screen shown in FIG.

Also in FIG. 2, in the second screen, the rectangle is the touch area of the touch panel, and the circle shown in the touch area is the highlight portion as the display means.

Here, the worker is displayed with 2 Z
Select an axis. When any axis is selected, the screen shifts to the third screen shown in FIG.

The display "to the main operation panel" indicates a command for returning to the first screen, and the display "return" indicates a command for returning to the screen one screen before.

Also in FIG. 3, in the third screen, the rectangle is the touch area of the touch panel, and the circle shown in the touch area is the highlight portion as the display means.

At this point, the operator selects the tool lift displayed with 3. When either the tool raising or the tool lowering is selected, the Z axis is raised or lowered, but in the present example, the tool raising is selected, so the tool is raised.

Next, referring to the flow chart, the operation procedure of the machine control panel for machine tools according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, it is generalized that the instruction is divided into n serially. Therefore,
The first screen and the second screen in this example are the first screen in the above example.
The screen and the second screen are not the same.

See FIG. 4 (a) Display of first screen When the power is turned on, the first screen on which the first-stage selection branch is displayed is displayed. (B) Selection of first-stage switch Touch one of the plurality of touch areas displayed on the first screen to select the first-stage switch. (C) Second screen display As a result of the first-stage switch selection, the second screen in which the second-stage selection branch is displayed is displayed. (D) Selection of second-stage switch Touch one of the plurality of touch areas displayed on the second screen to select the second-stage switch. (E) Return to previous screen If it is necessary to return to the previous screen, "Return"
Touch the touch area of. As a result, the previous screen is returned to the first screen in this example. Further, when it is necessary to return to the selection branch of the main operation panel, the touch area of "to main operation panel" is touched. This returns to the first screen, that is, the first screen.

See FIG. 5 (f) Display of Third Screen If the second-stage switch is selected and there is no return to the previous screen or the like, the third screen in which the third-stage selection branch is displayed is displayed. . (G) Selection of third-stage switch Touch any one of the plurality of touch areas displayed on the third screen to select the third-stage switch. (H) Return to previous screen If you need to return to the previous screen, "Return"
Touch the touch area of. As a result, the previous screen is returned to the second screen in this example. Further, when it is necessary to return to the selection branch of the main operation panel, the touch area "to main operation panel" is touched. This returns to the first screen, that is, the first screen.

See FIG. 6. In this way, the selection is sequentially advanced. (I) Display of nth screen If the (n-1) th stage switch is selected and there is no return to the previous screen or the like, the nth screen in which the nth stage selection branch is displayed is displayed. (J) Selection of nth stage switch Touch any of the plurality of touch areas displayed on the nth screen to select the nth stage switch. (K) Return to previous screen If it is necessary to return to the previous screen, "Return"
Touch the touch area of. As a result, the previous screen, that is, the (n-1) th screen is restored. Further, when it is necessary to return to the selection branch of the main operation panel, the touch area "to main operation panel" is touched. This returns to the first screen, that is, the first screen. (L) If the n-th stage switch is selected and there is no return to the previous screen or the like, the machine executes the operation.

[0020]

As described above, in the machine tool machine operation panel according to the present invention, in the machine tool machine operation panel having the command input / display means composed of the touch panel, the selection branches are connected in series and a small number of them are connected. By selectively inputting from the command input means of, the target command is gradually approached, so that each touch area and display area can be widened, so that it is easy to operate and the display is It's easy to see and easy to operate, so it's less likely to make a mistake in operation, and because it can display guidance etc. at the same time as the switch, it is convenient to operate, and the manufacturing cost is cheaper than the conventional machine tool machine operation panel. Easy to change.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a first screen of a machine control panel for machine tools according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a second screen of the machine control panel for machine tools according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a third screen of the machine operation panel for machine tools according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a machine control panel for machine tools according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a machine control panel for machine tools according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a machine control panel for machine tools according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a machine tool machine control panel according to a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Touch area (switch) that commands manual operation 2 Touch area (switch) that selects the Z axis 3 Touch area (switch) that selects tool lift 4 Touch area (switch) that commands jog 5 Select Z axis lift Touch area (switch)

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A machine control panel for a machine tool having a command input / display means consisting of a touch panel, the selection branches are connected in series, and a small number of command input means are selectively input to gradually increase the purpose. A machine operation panel for machine tools, characterized in that it is designed to approach instructions.