JPH11314712A - Individual search managing device for tool such as metal mold, and tool cabinet used for the device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an individual search managing device for a tool, which has extremely low equipment cost, can speedily search a desired tool from a tool cabinet without requiring any difficult work to reduce the load to a worker, easily informs the worker of a return place of the tool after usage to the tool cabinet to reduce returning time of the tool and reduce the load to the worker, and can eliminate return mistake of an unnecessary tool to a given storing place. SOLUTION: A tool cabinet 5 is provided with an external display part 6a for informing outside person of a storing partition 6 in which a set and registered tool 10 is stored, and with a mistake informing signal output device 8 which, when the tool 10 is stored in another storing partition 6 different from the storing partition 6 specified via the external display part 6a, outputs a mistake informing signal of the storing partition.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for individually retrieving and managing tools such as dies and a tool cabinet used for the apparatus for retrieving individual tools, and more particularly, to punching, cutting, and punching various sheet metals. The present invention relates to an individual search management device for a tool such as a mold suitable for a turret punch whose mold can be exchanged and a tool cabinet used for the individual search management device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as described above, a turret punch (not shown) used for various sheet metal working processes a plurality of dies (punch and die) loaded in upper and lower turrets through NC control. After selecting the optimal mold (tool) by a predetermined machining program, not only can various types of sheet metal processing such as, for example, nibbling and punching be performed, but also the desired mold can be replaced between the upper and lower turrets as necessary. By loading the sheet metal, various sheet metal workings such as drilling, cutting, and punching of different diameters and different pitches can be efficiently performed by one apparatus.

[0003]

However, as described above, a plurality of dies (punches and dies) are loaded in the upper and lower turrets of the turret punch, or the desired dies are replaced in the upper and lower turrets as necessary. To do so, the operator must search for and prepare the dies to be loaded from a large number of dies stored in the tool cabinet in advance, and the search operation becomes extremely complicated.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem at the time of searching, by providing an automatic die changing device (not shown) between the turret punch and the tool cabinet, the die searching time can be reduced without human intervention. Although it is possible to reduce the burden on workers by shortening it, the capital investment for it is extremely expensive, and therefore there is an advantage in terms of search work, but especially medium- and medium-sized In many cases, equipment cannot be amortized in a short period of time when used in the parts manufacturing industry, etc., so it is easy to introduce an automatic die changer even though it is known that the burden on workers will be reduced. A very serious management problem that could not be achieved has arisen, and some solution has been desired.

[0005] Furthermore, a plurality of dies are usually loaded in the upper and lower turrets of the turret punch, and when the desired dies are replaced in the upper and lower turrets as required, a variety of small lots are required. At present, the work of replacing a plurality of dies frequently occurs in each production.

Therefore, in consideration of the operation rate of the apparatus, an operator immediately searches for a predetermined storage location of the unnecessary mold in the tool cabinet and stores and stores the unnecessary molds once extracted from the upper and lower turrets. First, the desired mold to be used immediately is immediately loaded into the upper and lower turrets from which unnecessary molds have been removed to drive the apparatus, and then the unnecessary molds are stored in the tool cabinet while the apparatus is being driven. It is the most preferable work order to search the storage location and return it to a predetermined tool cabinet.

Therefore, when the mold is replaced and loaded,
In consideration of the operation rate of the apparatus as described above, unnecessary molds extracted from the upper and lower turrets are temporarily placed near the apparatus, and then, after the desired molds to be used are loaded in the upper and lower turrets, the tool cabinets are removed. Frequently returned to a predetermined location.

Therefore, even when a plurality of dies temporarily placed near the apparatus are returned to the tool cabinet after the apparatus is operated, unnecessary dies extracted from the upper and lower turrets are temporarily placed near the apparatus. Regardless of whether the product is immediately returned to the specified storage location in the tool cabinet, there is a risk that a mistake in returning the mold storage location may occur depending on the worker's work situation and the degree of busyness. Therefore, there is a case where the mold to be originally stored in a predetermined place is not returned but is returned to another place by mistake.

[0009] Even if the mold that should be stored in a predetermined location is not returned as described above, even if it is erroneously returned to another location, the operator returns it by assumption. However, there is no conviction or evidence that the worker himself immediately notices a mistake in the mold storage location on the spot. Therefore, there has been a demand for a solution for eliminating return errors without being completely affected by the work situation and the degree of busyness.

However, the present invention solves the above-mentioned various problems, and makes it possible to search for a desired tool (die) from a tool cabinet quickly without performing any difficult operation at a very low equipment cost. Not only can reduce the burden on the operator due to the shortened tool search time, but also can easily inform the operator of the place to return the used tool to the tool cabinet,
Not only can the tool return time be shortened irrespective of whether or not there is any work experience, but also the burden on the operator can be reduced, and mistaken return of unnecessary tools to the specified storage location is eliminated. It is an object of the present invention to provide an individual search management device for a tool such as a mold, which is extremely excellent, and a tool cabinet used for the individual search management device.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention invents a completely new individual search management device for a tool such as a mold and a tool cabinet used in the individual search management device. It was taken.

That is, the individual search management device for tools such as dies according to the present invention is provided with a tool cabinet 5 having a plurality of storage sections 6 capable of storing tools 10 such as dies, and the tool cabinet 5 is stored in the tool cabinet 5. The host computer 2 is capable of setting and registering the storage section 6 corresponding to the tool 10 to be stored, and the tool 10 in which the storage section 6 is set and registered via the host computer 2 is stored in the tool cabinet 5. The storage section 6 is stored in the host computer 2
An external display section 6a for notifying the user via the external display section is provided, and the tool cabinet 5 is provided with a tool 10 in another storage section 6 different from the storage section 6 designated via the external display section 6a. Is provided with a false notification signal output device 8 for outputting a false notification signal during the storage section when the information is stored.

Therefore, the storage section 6 of the tool 10 required from the tools 10 stored in the tool cabinet 5 using the host computer 2 is provided to the worker via the external display section 6a provided in the tool cabinet 5. There is an advantage that the user can be instantly notified, thereby shortening the search time and increasing the work efficiency.

Further, even in the case of returning an unnecessary tool 10, the storage section 6 set for each tool 10 using the host computer 2 is displayed on the external display provided in the tool cabinet 5 as described above. There is an advantage that the operator can be notified easily and instantly through the section 6a.

Therefore, the search time of the desired tool 10 in the tool cabinet 5 and the storage category 6 in which the setting of the tool 10 which has become unnecessary are registered irrespective of the presence or absence of work experience.
In addition to shortening the time required to return to the factory, it is possible to greatly reduce the burden on the workers, and also to improve the equipment operation rate to adapt to the production of many kinds and small lots while keeping the equipment cost extremely low. There is an advantage that can be.

Further. When the tool 10 is stored in the tool cabinet 5 in another storage section 6 different from the storage section 6 specified via the external display section 6a, a false notification signal for outputting a false notification signal for the storage section. In the case where the output device 8 is provided, even if a worker makes a mistake in returning the storage location of the tool 10 due to the work situation, the degree of busyness, or the like, a return error occurs instantaneously. There is an advantage that the occurrence of the error can be known via the error notification signal.

Further, in the case where the tool cabinet 5 is provided with a storage section identification signal output device 7 capable of outputting a storage section identification signal capable of identifying each of the storage sections 6 through manual switching operation by a person. For example, when the tool 10 is taken out or returned, the operator himself / herself must oblige an operation to output a storage section identification signal for each storage section 6 of each tool 10 via a manual switching operation each time. It is possible for the operator to always check the tool 10 to be taken out of the tool cabinet 5 and the return of the tool 10 with his or her own intention, and thus work to eliminate mistakes in taking out the tool 10 and mistakes in the return location. Not only has the advantage of making the user aware, but also outputs the storage category identification signal to the host. By managing in computer 2, tool cabinet 5 of the tool 10 at the present time
There is an advantage that it is possible to perform time series management of various work situations such as when the tool 10 is taken out and returned as well as when the tool 10 is taken out.

Further, a storage section identification signal output device capable of outputting a storage section identification signal capable of identifying each of the storage sections 6 to the tool cabinet 5 through an automatic switching operation when the tool 10 of the storage section 6 is inserted and removed. Since the tool 7 is provided, an operation error such as an error in taking out the tool 10 to be taken out from the storage section 6 of the tool cabinet 5 after the search or an error in returning the used tool 10 to the set storage section 6 occurs. The time series management of the time when the tool 10 was taken out and returned at the present time as well as the time when the tool 10 was taken out and returned, as well as the time when the tool 10 was returned to the host computer 2 without any human intervention. There is an advantage that can be performed.

[0019]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION <First Embodiment> An embodiment of an individual search management device for a tool such as a mold and a tool cabinet used in the individual search management device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1 (a), reference numeral 1 denotes an NC turret punch 3 for performing various drilling, cutting, punching and the like on a fixed-size material such as SPC or SPG having a predetermined material thickness. 1 shows an individual search management device of a mold (tool) 10 to be used.

The above-described individual die management apparatus 1 can store a plurality of host computers 2 and various turret punch dies 10 installed at predetermined locations in a work place for each shelf plate constituting a shelf. And a shelf-type tool cabinet 5.

An NC controller 4 for driving the NC turret punch 3 through a predetermined program is provided between the host computer 2 and the NC turret punch 3.
The NC control device 4 is managed by the host computer 2, and the program is created by the host computer 2 and read by the NC control device 4.

Further, the NC turret punch 3 driven by the NC control device 4 includes a pair of upper and lower disk turrets 3 for storing molds in a frame-shaped main body frame 3a.
b and 3c are rotatably provided via a predetermined power source (not shown), and the disk turrets 3b and 3c are respectively provided with dies (male type and female type) individually housed in one place. The mold center is offset in advance so as to have the punch center 3d, so that the mold exchange area 11 is provided on the opposite side of the punch center 3d. In the vicinity, each of the disk turrets 3b and 3c is rotated to set a predetermined mold (male mold and female mold) 10 at the punch center.
A pair of upper and lower shot pins 3e, 3f for keeping the rotation of the disk turrets 3b, 3c in a stopped state after facing in 3d is provided so as to be able to move back and forth.

Further, a mold 10 for the above various turret punches.
In the tool cabinet 5 of a shelf type capable of storing a plurality of the molds in each shelf, not only various molds 10 but also a predetermined mold 10 can be detachably accommodated as shown in FIG. Mold container 13
Are provided through a plurality of storage sections 6 which are separated via partition bodies which are erected at predetermined intervals so as to be able to be stored respectively.
In addition, in the longitudinal direction of each shelf provided with the storage section 6, a mold stored via the host computer 2 is provided.
After the storage section 6 corresponding to 10 is set and registered, an LED or a small light bulb for notifying the storage section 6 in which the mold 10 in which the storage section 6 has been set and stored is stored via the host computer 2 to the outside. A plurality of external display units 6a using the same are provided for each of the storage sections 6.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a false notification signal output for outputting a false notification signal for the storage category when the mold 10 is stored in another storage category 6 different from the storage category 6 designated via the external display section 6a. Along with showing the device, 8a shows a weight sensor as a detection means disposed on the mounting surface in each of the storage sections 6, and the weight sensor 8a is used when the mold 10 is stored in the storage section 6. The configuration is such that a predetermined detection signal capable of individually specifying the storage section 6 is output to the false notification signal output device 8.

9 is provided for each tool cabinet 5,
And a cabinet computer 9 having a function of managing the error notification signal output device 8. The cabinet computer 9, for example, transfers the mold 10 in which the storage section 6 is set and registered via the host computer 2 to the tool cabinet 5. When storing in the predetermined storage section 6, a specific signal of the storage section 6 for each mold 10 transmitted from the host computer 2 is received, and the external display section 6a corresponding to the corresponding storage section 6 emits light. When the mold 10 is stored in another storage section 6 having a function and different from the storage section 6 designated via the external display section 6a, the other storage section 6
In response to the detection signal issued from the storage unit, the false notification signal is output from the false notification signal output device 8 and the false data based on the false notification signal is issued to the host computer 2 in real time. There is a function of temporarily storing the notification signal, and then transmitting to the host computer 2 erroneous data based on the erroneous notification signal during the storage section stored in response to an inquiry from the host computer 2.

In the present invention, the individual search management device for tools such as molds and the tool cabinet used for the individual search management device have the above-mentioned configuration.
Is stored in the predetermined storage section 6 of the tool cabinet 5 registered and set for each mold 10 via the host computer 2 using the light emission of the external display unit 6a as a mark.

Thereafter, when the predetermined mold 10 is used for the NC turret punch 3, the necessary storage of the mold 10 is performed using the host computer 2 from the molds 10 stored in the tool cabinet 5. External display 6a corresponding to 6
By emitting light, it is possible to instantly notify the operator, and thus there is an advantage that the search time can be shortened and the working efficiency can be increased.

Further, when returning the unnecessary mold 10 used for the NC turret punch 3 to the tool cabinet 5, the NC turret punch 3 is transferred via both the host computer 2 and the NC control device 4. The rotation of the disk turrets 3b and 3c is stopped so that the unnecessary mold 10 is positioned in the mold exchange area 11 by operation, and then the unnecessary mold 10 is removed from the mold exchange area 11 and The external display 6a corresponding to the storage section 6 of the unnecessary mold 10 taken out via the host computer 2 and the cabinet computer 9 emits light so that the storage section 6 of the unnecessary mold 10 can be easily and instantly removed. There is an advantage that the operator can be informed.

Therefore, the search time of the desired tool 10 in the tool cabinet 5 and the return time of the unnecessary mold 10 to the storage section 6 in which the setting of the mold 10 has become unnecessary are shortened irrespective of the work experience. Not only can the burden on the user be greatly reduced, but also the equipment operation rate can be improved to adapt to the production of many kinds and small lots while keeping the equipment cost extremely low. The cabinet 5 has a storage category 6 designated via the external display section 6a.
When the mold 10 is stored in another storage section 6 different from the storage section 6, a false notification signal output device 8 that outputs a false notification signal during the storage section.
Even if a return error occurs, such as when the worker mistakes the storage location of the mold 10 due to the work situation, the degree of busyness, etc., a mistake in the storage location occurs instantaneously. It can be known by the false notification signal, and can be managed smoothly by the host computer 2 via the cabinet computer 9 as wrong data based on the false notification signal. There is a working advantage.

<Second Embodiment> In the above embodiment,
The tool cabinet 5 is provided with a false alarm signal output device 8 and a cabinet computer 9 for managing the false alarm signal output device 8, and a mounting surface in each storage section 6 has a weight sensor as a detecting means. 8a is provided, and when the mold 10 is stored in the storage section 6, the weight sensor 8a outputs a predetermined detection signal capable of individually specifying the storage section 6 to the false notification signal output device 8. The configuration is, for example, as shown in FIG.
On the front side of the storage section, storage section identification signals (e.g., for example) that manage storage sections 6 provided on each shelf in units of shelves and can individually identify each storage section 6 that exists for each shelf. A storage section identification signal output device 7 for outputting a unique number using a digital signal to the cabinet computer 9 is provided for each shelf as the detection means common to the weight sensor 8a and the false notification signal output device 8. Is also good.

Therefore, as described above, the tool cabinet 5
A storage section identification signal output device capable of outputting a storage section identification signal capable of identifying each of the storage sections 6 through an automatic switching operation via the weight sensor 8a when the mold 10 of the storage section 6 is inserted and removed. When 7 is provided,
Mistaken removal of the mold 10 or used mold from the storage section 6 of the tool cabinet 5 via the external display section 6a.
In addition to the time when an operation error such as an incorrect return to the storage section 6 set at 10 occurs, the presence or absence of the mold 10 in the tool cabinet 5 at the present time, as well as when and where the storage section 6 and the mold 10 Can be automatically managed by the cabinet computer 9 and / or the host computer 2 without any human intervention at all. There are tremendous advantages over the system.

<Third Embodiment> Further, when the storage category identification signal output device 7 is provided in the tool cabinet 5, for example, as shown in FIG.
The storage section identification signal which can identify each of the storage sections 6 corresponding to each of the storage sections 6 along the longitudinal direction of the shelf provided with the storage section is provided through manual switching operation by human intention. A push button switch 7a for confirming storage classification for outputting from the signal output device 7 may be provided.

Therefore, in this case, for example, when the mold 10 is taken out or returned, the worker himself / herself always sends the storage section identification signal for each storage section 6 of each mold 10 to the storage section confirmation push button switch. By mandating the operation to output via manual switching operation of each case of 7a,
It is possible for the operator to always check the tool 10 to be taken out of the tool cabinet 5 and the return of the tool 10 with his or her own intention, and thus work to eliminate mistakes in taking out the tool 10 and mistakes in the return location. In addition to the operational advantage of being able to make the user aware, the management of the output storage section identification signal by the cabinet computer 9 and / or the host computer 2 enables the tool cabinet 5 of the tool 10 at the present time. There is an advantage that it is possible to perform time series management of various work situations such as when the tool 10 is taken out and returned as well as when the tool 10 is taken out.

<Fourth Embodiment> In the above embodiment, a weight sensor 8a as a detecting means is provided on the mounting surface in each storage section 6 of the tool cabinet 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the detecting means may be a non-contact type sensor 8b such as an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor provided on the inner wall surface of each storage section 6. Even in this case, as described above, it is possible for the operator to always check the tool 10 to be taken out of the tool cabinet 5 and to confirm the return of the tool 10 with his / her own intention.
The operator can be made to be conscious of eliminating mistakes in removing the 10 and mistakes in the return location, and also outputs the output storage section identification signal to the cabinet computer 9.
And / or by the host computer 2, it is possible to perform time-series management of not only the presence / absence of the tool 10 in the tool cabinet 5 at the present time but also various work situations such as when the tool 10 is taken out and returned. Although there is an advantage that can be obtained, in order to perform more reliable detection, it is preferable to use various sensors that operate mechanically by providing a durable structure directly or indirectly in the storage section 6 as detection means. .

In the above embodiment, the tool cabinet is formed in a shelf shape capable of storing a plurality of turret punch dies for each shelf plate constituting the shelf.
It is not necessarily limited to the shelf type. For example, it may be a so-called rotary cabinet type having a rack type or a rotary table, and it goes without saying that the specific shape and structure of the tool cabinet are not limited at all. It is sufficient that at least a plurality of storage sections capable of separately storing at least a predetermined mold and a mold container capable of detachably housing the mold are provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of storage sections capable of separately storing a predetermined mold and a mold accommodating body capable of detachably housing the mold are provided at predetermined intervals. It is divided individually through the partitioned body, but it is not always necessary to use the partition body, for example, provided at predetermined intervals on the shelf along the longitudinal direction of the shelf, and the mold and Individual storage sections may be formed via concave portions or convex portions (not shown) that enable the mold containers to be individually positioned. In essence, in a tool cabinet, a mold and a mold container are provided. It is needless to say that the specific shape, structure, formation location, relationship with the shelf, and the like of the sorting means for forming the storage section are not limited as long as the storage means can be stored individually in a distinguishable state.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the storage section in which the mold in which the storage section is set and registered is stored is notified to the outside via a host computer in the longitudinal direction of each shelf provided with the storage section. A plurality of external display units using LEDs, small light bulbs, or the like for tightening are provided corresponding to each storage section, but the external display section is not necessarily provided for each storage section along the longitudinal direction of each shelf board. It is not necessary to provide them for each of them.For example, an external display unit corresponding to each storage section is provided at one location on the front side of the tool cabinet, or a plurality of storage sections are provided for each pair. Corresponding external display units may be distributed and arranged in multiple units,
In short, if the tool cabinet is provided with an external display unit corresponding to each storage section, the specific location of the external display unit is not limited at all, and the external display unit may be an LED or a small light bulb. For example, an external display unit displays characters, numerals, patterns, and the like that can identify each of the storage categories using an LCD, a CRT, or the like, not only when the worker is informed of the predetermined storage category through light emission of the storage category. It may be an external display unit that can identify each of the storage sections using various members (not shown) that are driven mechanically. In short, each storage section is externally provided in the tool cabinet. It suffices if a plurality of external display units for notifying are provided.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the host computer is provided with an NC turret punch driven by the NC control device, but the specific model and structure of the NC turret punch are not limited. Alternatively, the NC control device may be provided integrally with the NC turret punch. In short, an SPC having a predetermined material thickness through a program created by a host computer,
Any NC turret punch that can perform various drilling, cutting, punching, and the like on a fixed-size material such as SPG may be used.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the tool cabinet is provided with a cabinet computer having a function of managing a false notification signal output device, but is not necessarily an essential requirement, and a false notification is necessary. It is only necessary that the tool cabinet has a function of issuing error data to the host computer based on the error notification signal of the storage section output from the signal output device.

Further, in the above embodiment, a storage section identification signal capable of identifying each of the storage sections can be output to the tool cabinet through an auto-switching operation when the storage section is inserted into or removed from the tool, or each storage section can be output. The advantages in the case where a storage section identification signal output device capable of outputting a storage section identification signal capable of identifying each of the sections through a manual switching operation by a person is described, respectively. Needless to say, the presence or absence of an output device is not an essential requirement in the present invention. However, if such a storage category identification signal output device is provided, after retrieval, a tool that is removed from the storage category of the tool cabinet and that has been used incorrectly or has been used. If there is a work error such as an incorrect return to the storage category set by the tool, What time tool not only the presence or absence in the tool in the tool cabinet at the time is taken out,
In addition, the time series management of various work situations such as whether or not the work has been returned can be performed by the host computer without any human intervention. Therefore, the individual search management device for tools such as molds according to the present invention can be effectively used and standardized for tool management. There is an advantage that the system can be used in workplaces in various fields. There is an advantage that time series management of such various work situations can be performed.

[0042]

As described above, the apparatus for individually searching and managing tools such as dies according to the present invention comprises: a tool cabinet having a plurality of storage sections capable of storing tools such as dies; A host computer capable of setting and registering a storage category corresponding to a tool to be stored, and the tool cabinet includes a storage category in which the tool whose storage category is registered and registered via the host computer is stored in the host computer. An external display unit for notifying the outside via a computer is provided, and the tool cabinet stores tools in another storage section different from the storage section specified via the external display section, Since a false notification signal output device for outputting a false notification signal during the storage section is provided, the tool stored in the tool cabinet is provided. From the inside, the storage category of the required tools can be instantly notified to the operator via the external display unit provided in the tool cabinet using the host computer, thereby shortening the search time and improving the work efficiency. Can be done.

Further, even in the case where unnecessary tools are returned, the storage category set for each tool can be easily and easily set via the external display unit provided in the tool cabinet using the host computer. The operator can be instantly informed, thus shortening the search time of the desired tool in the tool cabinet and the return time of unnecessary tools to the registered storage category regardless of whether or not they have any work experience. Not only can the burden on the operator be greatly reduced, but also the equipment operation rate can be improved in order to adapt to the production of many kinds and small lots while keeping the equipment cost extremely low.

Further, when the tool is stored in another storage section different from the storage section specified via the external display section, the tool cabinet outputs a false notification signal for outputting a notification signal during the storage section. Since the device is provided,
Even if a worker makes a mistake in returning a tool storage location due to the work situation or the degree of busyness, etc., even if a return error occurs, it is possible to instantly know the occurrence of a mistake in the storage location via a false notification signal. There is a remarkable effect in actual work that an individual search management device for a tool such as a mold can be provided.

Therefore, when the tool cabinet of the present invention is used as an individual search management device for tools such as dies, the equipment cost is extremely low, and the tool cabinet can be quickly moved from the tool cabinet without any difficult work. It is possible to search for the tool (die), which not only reduces the burden on the operator due to shortened tool search time, but also works to return the used tool to the tool cabinet Not only is it possible to inform the operator easily, it is possible to shorten the tool return time regardless of whether or not there is any work experience, thereby reducing the burden on the operator, and to the required storage location for tools that are no longer needed. This has the special effect of being able to eradicate return errors.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an individual search management device for a tool such as a mold using a tool cabinet according to the present invention;
FIG. 2A is an overall configuration diagram of the individual search management device, and FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a mold container housing a mold.

FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram of an individual search management device showing another embodiment of an individual search management device for a tool such as a mold according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the tool cabinet according to the present invention, wherein (a) and (b) are perspective views.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Individual search management device of tools, such as a metal mold, 2 ... Host computer 3 ... NC turret punch 4 ... NC control device 5 ... Tool cabinet 6 ... Storage category 7 ... Storage category identification signal output device 8 ... Mistake notification signal output device 9 ... Cabinet computer 10 ... Tool (mold) 13 ... Mold container

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A tool cabinet (5) having a plurality of storage sections (6) capable of storing a tool (10) such as a mold, and a tool (10) stored in the tool cabinet (5). Host computer that can register the storage category (6) to be registered
(2) and is stored in the tool cabinet (5) via the host computer (2).
Storage category (6) where the tool (10) for which the setting is registered is stored
An external display unit (6a) for notifying the external device via the host computer (2) is provided, and the tool cabinet (5) is provided with an external display unit (6a) designated through the external display unit (6a). Storage category (6) different from the storage category (6)
An individual notification management device for a tool such as a mold, comprising a false notification signal output device (8) for outputting a false notification signal during storage of a tool (10) when the tool (10) is stored. 2. The tool cabinet (5) is supplied with a storage section identification signal capable of identifying each of the storage sections (6) when a manual switching operation is performed by a person or when the tool (10) in the storage section (6) is put in and out. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a storage section identification signal output device (7) capable of outputting the data through at least one of the automatic switching operations. 3. The host computer according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the storage section identification signal and the false notification signal is transmitted to the host computer.
3. An individual search for a tool such as a mold according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the output is output to at least one of a cabinet computer (9) provided in each of the tool cabinets (5). Management device. 4. A plurality of storage sections (6) capable of storing a tool (10) such as a mold, and the storage section (6) in which a desired tool (10) is stored via a host computer (2). Display section (6a) for notifying the user to the outside, and another storage section different from the storage section (6) designated via the external display section (6a).
When the tool (10) is stored in (6), a false notification signal output device (8) that outputs a false notification signal during the storage section is provided. Tool cabinet used for management equipment. 5. A storage category identification signal output device (7) capable of outputting a storage category identification signal capable of identifying each of the storage categories (6) is provided in the tool cabinet (5). A tool cabinet used in the individual search management device for tools such as molds according to claim 4. 6. Each storage section (6) or each storage section
In the vicinity of (6), tools (1) stored in each storage category (6)
0) is provided, and each time the detecting means automatically detects the presence or absence of the tool (10), the storage section identification signal of the storage section (6) corresponding to the detecting means is used to store the storage section identification signal. 6. The output from the classification identification signal output device (7) to at least one of the host computer (2) and the cabinet computer (9) provided in each of the tool cabinet (5). A tool cabinet used for an individual search management device for tools such as the described molds. 7. A manual switch (7a) for confirming the storage division corresponding to each storage division (6) is provided near the storage division (6) or in the vicinity of the storage division (6). The manual switching operation of the manual switch (7a) causes the storage section identification signal of the storage section (6) corresponding to the storage section confirmation manual switch (7a) to be output from the storage section identification signal output device (7). The tool according to claim 5, wherein the output is outputted to at least one of the cabinet computer (9) provided in each of the host computer (2) and the tool cabinet (5). Tool cabinet used for search management devices.