JPH09246938A - Automatic sonobuoy setting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively display abnormality generation by providing a control part for comparing a setting signal with a numerical value discriminated by a sensor part and outputting set signals when both match and an operation part for pushing out a bar and pressing a set switch when the set signals are inputted. SOLUTION: When a microcomputer judges that the setting signals and display signals match, the set signals F are outputted for 0.5 second, for instance, to the operation part 5. By the signals F, a current is made to flow to a solenoid, the bar 52 is moved and the set switch is depressed. Then, when a display device does not display a numeral even after the lapse of fixed time, the microcomputer 4 judges that abnormality is generated in the display device, originates abnormality signals I to a monitor 6, makes an LED emit light and teaches an operator that the abnormality is generated. Also, when the display does not display the numeral to be set even after the lapse of the fixed time, the abnormality signals I are similarly originated to the monitor 6, and when the set signals are inputted by the operation part, the bar is pushed out, the set switch is depressed and the abnormality generation is displayed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic setting device for sonobuoy specifications such as a transmission channel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 2 is a layout view of a setting unit for setting specifications in a sonobuoy. Reference numeral 7 is a sonobuoy body, and 81 is a 7-segment display indicating the value of the tens digit of the specifications.
Further, reference numeral 82 is a 7-segment display indicating the value of the unit of one. Two-digit numbers are displayed at 81 and 82. Reference numeral 9 is a set switch, which is depressed when inputting a value or the like. Reference numeral 10 is a verify switch that is pressed when confirming the input value and finally setting the input value.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart of a procedure for setting specifications of Sonobui. A conventional setting procedure will be described with reference to FIG. The operator presses the set switch 9 (S31). The display 81 sequentially displays the numbers (S32), and when the tens digit of the desired value is displayed (S33), the operator depresses the set switch 9 again to input the tens digit. (S34). When the tens digit is input, the display 82 then sequentially displays the numbers (S35), and when the tens digit of the desired value is displayed (S36), the operator again sets the switch 9 Is pressed and the digit of 1 is input (S37). When the input of the value is completed, the displays on the display devices 81 and 82 disappear (S3).
8). When the operator presses the verify switch 10 (S39), the operator confirms the set value.
The indicators 81 and 82 display the input value for several seconds (S
40), and then the values on the display devices 81 and 82 disappear (S4).
1). For each operation of the display unit, if the next operation is not performed, it is an abnormality of the sonobuoy.

[0004]

In the conventional procedure for setting the values of the specifications of the sonobuoy as described above, since the setting work is performed by the manual input of the operator, the timing for pressing the set switch 9 is set. You may make a mistake, such as entering a different value,
I had to re-execute the setting work each time.
Therefore, for example, at the time of final confirmation of the production of Sonobui, there was a problem that the production quantity could not be secured due to the time loss due to the change of the set value.

Therefore, it has been desired to realize a sonobuoy automatic setting device that automatically performs other procedures such as pressing a set switch only by inputting a set value.

[0006]

A sonobuoy automatic setting device according to the present invention comprises a display device for sequentially emitting different numerical values, and a push switch for taking in the numerical value displayed on the display device when pressed. In the device that automatically sets the setting value for the sonobuoy equipped with, the input means for inputting the numerical value to be set in the sonobuoy and receiving it as a setting signal, and the light emitted from the display is received and displayed from the received light signal. The sensor means for discriminating the numerical value displayed on the display, the control means for comparing the setting signal with the numerical value discriminated by the sensor means, and outputting a depression signal when the both coincide with each other, are arranged opposite to the depression switch. And a drive unit that pushes out the bar and pushes down the push switch of the sonobuoy when the push signal is input. When a numerical value to be set is input to the sonobuoy, the input means takes it in as a setting signal. The sensor means receives the light emitted from the sonobuoy display and determines the numerical value displayed on the display based on the received light signal. The control means compares the setting signal received by the input means with the numerical value discriminated by the sensor means, and outputs a pressing signal when they match and represent the same numerical value. When the pressing signal is input to the driving means, the bar arranged so as to face the pressing switch of the sonobuoy is pushed out to press the pressing switch.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 FIG. FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a sonobuoy automatic setting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a setting unit, which outputs a setting signal A, which encodes the tens digit of the setting value input from the operator, and a setting signal B, which encodes the tens digit, to the control unit 4. Reference numeral 2 denotes a start switch, which outputs an operation start signal C when the operator inputs an operation start instruction.
Output to Reference numeral 3 is a sensor unit, and displays 81 and 82
Is converted into coded display signals D and E and output to the control unit 4. The control unit 4 includes a microcomputer 41, an input port unit 42 and an output port unit 43. The control unit 4 processes a signal input from the input port unit 42 by the microcomputer 41, and outputs an instruction signal from the output port unit 43. Further, the microcomputer 41 has a timer and causes the monitor 6 to display a setting abnormality when the sonobuoy does not perform a predetermined procedure such as display for a certain period of time. Reference numeral 5 denotes an actuating unit, which depresses the set switch 9 when the set signal F is input from the control unit 4 and depresses the verify switch 10 when the verify signal G is input. Reference numeral 6 denotes a monitor, and when the value setting is completed, the setting end signal H is output from the control unit 4 or an abnormality occurs, and the abnormality signal I is output from the control unit 4, the LED or the like is used to teach the operator. It is a thing.

4 and 5 are flow charts showing the operation procedure of the sonobuoy automatic setting apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 shows the operation procedure of the sonobuoy automatic setting device.
It will be described based on. FIG. 6 is a mounting view of the sonobuoy automatic setting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention to the sonobuoy. Although the sonobuoy of FIG. 6 is originally arranged the same as that of FIG. 2, the positions of the display 82 and the verify switch 10 are shifted so as not to overlap the display 81 or the set switch 9 for easy viewing. Since the configuration diagram of the sonobuoy side is the same as that in FIG. 2, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 2 are used. FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of the setting unit 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Reference numerals 11 and 12 denote rotary switches, which output the setting signals A and B to the control unit 4 when the tens digit and the ones digit of the set value are input by the operator (S101). The set value is input, the start switch 2 is pressed, and the operation start signal C
Is turned on (S102). FIG. 8 is a block configuration diagram of the operation unit 5 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The operating unit 5 includes a solenoid 51 or 53 and a bar 52 or 5
4 A solenoid 51 and a bar 52, and a solenoid 53 and a bar 54 are respectively set. When the set signal F output from the control unit 4 is input, a current flows through the solenoid 51, and the set switch 9 is pushed down by moving the bar 52. Similarly, when the verify signal G is input, a current flows through the solenoid 53 and the bar 54 is moved to depress the verify switch 10. When the operation start signal C is input to the control unit 4, the set signal F is sent to the operation unit 5.
Is output for 0.5 seconds (S103). The solenoid 51 moves the bar 52 to press the set switch 9 (S1
04).

FIG. 9 is a configuration block diagram of the sensor unit 3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a correspondence diagram of each optical sensor and each segment of the display.
When the set switch 9 is pressed and the display 81 displays a number (S105), the optical sensors 612 to 618 corresponding to the respective segments of the display 81 receive the light emitted by the respective segments via the lens 619. , The data L to R indicating whether or not each of the optical sensors receives light is encoded by the encoder 61.
1 is input. The encoder 611 outputs to the control unit 4 as a display signal D that is a coded tens digit based on the data L to R (S107). The microcomputer 41 compares whether the display signal D matches the setting signal A set by the setting unit 1 (S108). Even if the numbers do not match, the display 81 displays the numbers in order, so that when the numbers change, the display signal D sent to the control unit 4 accordingly.
Also changes (S110). When the microcomputer 41 determines that the set signal A and the display signal D match, the set signal F is output to the actuation unit 5 for 0.5 seconds (S111). A current flows through the solenoid 51 by the set signal F, the bar 52 moves, and the set switch 9 is pressed (S112). Here, in S105, when the display 81 does not display a number even after a certain time has passed (S106), the microcomputer 4
1 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the display device 81, issues an abnormality signal I to the monitor 6 (S132), and causes the LED to emit light to teach the operator that an abnormality has occurred (S1).
33). Further, in S108, even if the display 81 does not display the number to be set even after a certain period of time has passed (S109), the abnormal signal I is similarly issued to the monitor 6 (S132), and an abnormality occurs. Let me know that (S
133).

When the set switch 9 is pressed, the tens digit is set. Next, since the display device 82 starts displaying numbers (S113), the sensor unit 3 uses the lens 629, the optical sensors 622 to 628, and the encoder 621 to set S1.
Similarly to 06, the display of the display 82 is received and the encoder 6
The reference numeral 21 outputs to the control section 4 as a display signal E in which the digit of ones digit is coded, based on the data S to Y indicating the presence or absence of light reception (S115). The control unit 4 compares whether the display signal E matches the setting signal B (S116). Even if the numbers do not match, the display 82 displays the numbers in order, so that when the numbers change, the display signal E sent to the control unit 4 changes accordingly (S118). When the microcomputer 41 determines that the setting signal B and the display signal E match, the operation unit 5
Then, the set signal F is output for 0.5 second (S119), a current is passed through the solenoid 51, the bar 52 is moved, and the set switch 9 is pressed (S120). Here, in S113, when the display unit 82 does not display a numerical value even after a lapse of a certain time (S114), the control unit 4 determines that the display unit 82 is abnormal and issues an abnormal signal I to the monitor 6. (S1
32) Then, the occurrence of an abnormality is taught (S133). Also S1
In S16, even if a certain time has elapsed (S11
7) Similarly, when the display 82 does not display the number to be set, the abnormal signal I is similarly issued to the monitor 6 (S
132), and the occurrence of an abnormality is taught (S133).

After the specification values have been set, the indicators 81 and 82 display the values set for a certain period of time (S12).
1) When the display disappears (S123), no light is input to the optical sensor of the sensor unit 3. Encoder 61
1 and 612 code and output the display signals D and E. When the control unit 4 inputs it, the control unit 4 operates
To the verify signal G for 0.5 seconds (S12
5). A current flows through the solenoid 53 by the verify signal G, the bar 54 is moved, and the verify switch 10 is pressed (S126). When the verify switch 10 is pressed and the display devices 81 and 82 display the set value again (S127), the sensor unit 3 receives the light, encodes it, and outputs the display signals D and E to the control unit 4. If S1
21 or S127, when the display devices 81 and 82 do not display numbers even after a certain period of time elapses (S122,
S128) or S123, the display 81 and 8
If the display does not disappear after 2 has passed a certain time (S
124) and outputs the abnormal signal I to the monitor 6 (S13
2) Instruct occurrence of an abnormality (S133).

The control section 4 receives the display signals D and E and compares them with the setting signals A and B (S12).
9). If they match, the setting end signal H is output to the monitor 6 (S130), the LED is caused to emit light to notify the end of setting (S131), and the setting work is ended. If they do not match, the abnormal signal I is output to the monitor 6 (S132), and the occurrence of abnormality is displayed (S133).

Embodiment 2 FIG. In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the setting value and the start switch 2 are directly input manually, but the present invention is not limited to this, and those having other similar functions, for example, an external computer. You may make it connect with and input the data of specifications. The monitor 6 is also the same, and may be connected to an external computer to output the teaching of the occurrence of abnormality or the end of setting.

Further, the actuating portion 5 may be controlled by a solenoid valve so that air pressure is sent to press the set switch 9 or the verify switch 10. Also, the sensor unit 3
Alternatively, the display on the displays 81 and 82 may be read using a television camera.

In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to the sonobuoy has been described.
It can also be used for various other devices that push the switch.

[0016]

As described above, according to the present invention, the value of the specifications of the sonobuoy is automatically set when the set value is input, so that the operation mistakes are reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a sonobuoy automatic setting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a layout view of a setting unit that sets specifications in the Sonobui.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a procedure for setting specifications of Sonobui.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing an operation procedure of the sonobuoy automatic setting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the operation procedure of the sonobuoy automatic setting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a mounting view of the sonobuoy automatic setting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention to the sonobuoy.

FIG. 7 is a configuration block diagram of a setting unit 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a block configuration diagram of an operating unit 5 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a configuration block diagram of a sensor unit 3 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a correspondence diagram of each optical sensor and each segment of the display.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Setting Section 11, 12 Rotary Switch 2 Start Switch 3 Sensor Section 4 Control Section 41 Microcomputer 42 Input Port Section 43 Output Port Section 5 Actuating Section 51, 53 Solenoid 52, 54 Bar 6 Monitor 7 Sonobuy Body 81, 82 Indicator 9 Set Switch 10 Verify switch

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A set value is automatically set for a sonobuoy equipped with a display device for sequentially emitting different numerical values and a push switch for fetching the numerical value displayed on the display device when pressed. In the device, the input means for inputting a numerical value to be set in the sonobuoy and receiving it as a setting signal, and the sensor means for receiving the light emitted from the display and determining the numerical value displayed on the display from the received light signal And a control unit that compares the setting signal with a numerical value determined by the sensor unit and outputs a push-down signal when the two coincide with each other; and a bar arranged to face the push-down switch. And a drive means for pushing out the bar to push down the push-down switch of the sonobuoy. 2. A display device that sequentially displays different numerical values, a set switch that, when pressed, captures the numerical value displayed on the display device as a set value and stops the display of the display device, In the device for automatically setting the setting value for the sonobuoy having the verify switch for displaying the setting value on the display, the numerical value to be set in the sonobuoy is input, and it is used as the setting signal. Input means for taking in, sensor means for receiving the light emission of the display device, to determine the numerical value displayed on the display device from the received light signal, and a set switch push bar arranged to face the set switch, First drive means for pushing out the set switch push bar to push down the set switch when a set switch push signal is input; A second driving unit that has a verify switch pressing bar arranged opposite to the switch, and that pushes out the verify switch pressing bar and presses the verify switch when a verify switch pressing signal is input; And the numerical value determined by the sensor means are compared, and when they match, a set switch depression signal is output to cause the first drive means to depress the set switch signal, and then a verify depression signal is output to output the set depression signal. A sonobuoy provided with a control means for causing the second drive means to push down the verify switch, comparing the setting signal with a numerical value discriminated by the sensor means, and ending the setting operation when the two coincide with each other. Automatic setting device.