RU2716555C1 - Automated interactive electronic repair documentation design system - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: physics.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to an automated interactive electronic repair documentation (IERD) design system. Computer-aided design system includes sets of functionally related software and hardware units and modules, providing input and decomposition of initial design and process documents presented in electronic form, formation on the basis of this documentation of the hierarchical structure of the complex of the IERD adequately reflecting the structural structure of the CTS-object of the maintenance work (MW) with application of the IERD. Structure of the IERD is displayed in the form of a multilevel graph, the units of which correspond to the component parts (CP) of the article. Sections of the operational and technical documentation are logically linked to units of the IERD structure, containing explanations of features of operation of CP, instructions on performance of technological operations, as well as instructions on transitions to the following operations based on evaluation of results of performance of previous operations based on established criteria. Formation of sections of IERD for each CP of corresponding CTS takes place during sequential bypass of branches of graph of structure of IERD. As a result, the IERD complex is formed to control the MW work of the samples of the corresponding CTS type.

EFFECT: automation of design of interactive electronic repair documentation (IERD) without use of healthy natural samples of CTS; wherein IERD includes IERD maintenance units for complex parts of complex technical systems (CTS).

3 cl, 3 dwg

Description

The technical solution relates to the field of repair and maintenance (TOR) of complex technical systems (STS), including products of weapons and military equipment (IWT), using interactive electronic repair documentation (IED).

Known computer-aided design systems (CAD) used in various subject areas.

Examples of well-known CAD systems are technical solutions for patents RU 2672163, RU 2468425, RU 2294560, RU 139297, RU 98610, RU 103014, RU 177178, according to patent application RU 2016129653 and others.

A common drawback of these well-known technical solutions is that they are not intended and unsuitable for designing a comprehensive IED, designed to provide information support for the actions of maintenance and repair personnel when carrying out work on the ASE of STS samples (IWT samples) at their locations.

The closest technical solution adopted as a prototype (analog) in relation to the claimed computer-aided design system IED is the technical solution according to patent RU 2581549.

The analogue system according to the patent RU 2581549 is a hardware-software complex that includes a set of software and hardware blocks and modules functionally interconnected and reflecting in their structure the structural and functional relationships of the components (MF) of all levels of the hierarchical structure of the serviced STS (IWT products) ) Each unit of the analog system contains sections of the IED intended for informational support of the operations and maintenance personnel during all types of work on the whole range of technological processes of ASEZ on the corresponding mid-range product. In turn, the functional modules included in the structure of the analogue system contain electronic forms of appropriate instructions to the personnel on assessing the results of operations performed on a given midrange and on transitions to the following operations on this midrange or another midrange. Thus, the functional modules of the IED provide the functional connection of the IED units as part of the entire IED complex to be used in the analog system to control the work on the top of the STS samples (IWT samples) at their places of deployment.

The undoubted advantage of the analogue system is the provision of higher quality and productivity of works on ASEZ of STS samples (IWT samples) at the places of deployment - using the IED for informational support of the operations and maintenance personnel.

The description of the technical solution according to the patent RU 2581549 not only defines a fairly complete structure of the IED of complex technical systems (including IWT products), but also provides for the automation of the design of the IED sections for the component parts of the STS samples.

In the description of the technical solution according to the patent RU 2581549, a description is given of a workstation (AWS) for forming the IED sections, which is a direct analogue of the claimed system.

The workstation contains a computer (12), to which a digital video camera or digital camera (10) and a microphone (13) are connected.

In the process of forming the IED with the use of this AWP (analogue), the modules of joint images of the component parts of the product (the TOR object) and the tool used when performing TOR technological operations on this midrange are formed. Thus, visualization of the operations is carried out for the subsequent prompting of the actions of the repair personnel during the work on the ASEZ on the corresponding midrange. With the help of a microphone, audio instructions are formed to personnel on the implementation of each operation and on the transition to other operations. In this case, to form a complete set of IEDs, it is necessary to have a working full-scale sample of the product.

The advantage of this version of the automated formation of the IED using the AWS-analogue is the visibility of the hints to the maintenance and repair personnel, implemented in the form of visualization of the performed technological operations.

The disadvantage of this technical solution (analogue) is the need to use a working full-scale STS sample (IWT sample) to form such a complex IED. This is possible to implement only in the conditions of the manufacturer of the STS. Considering that the components of the STS (in particular, military hardware) are manufactured by a sufficiently wide cooperation of manufacturers of midrange at various levels, the implementation of the formation of the IEDD complex on the STS (military hardware) using a working full-scale model of the STS and its midrange is even more complicated.

The second drawback of the analogue is that when forming the IED sections using the automated workplace according to the patent analogue, the instructions for conducting TOR contained in the operational documentation of the STS (IWT products) are not used, which reduces the reliability and efficiency of the designed IED.

The purpose of the claimed technical solution is to eliminate the disadvantages of the analogue of patent RU 2581549.

The technical result of the claimed technical solution is to ensure the automation of the design of an integrated IED without the use of serviceable full-scale samples of the STS (IWT) and their midrange, as well as to ensure the necessary reliability and efficiency of the designed IED, not contradicting the standard operating documentation for the products of the STS (IWT), developed enterprises developing STS (IWT) and their midrange.

The specified technical result is achieved due to the fact that in the automated design system of IEDs, containing a set of software and hardware blocks for maintaining sections of IEDs to the components of the STS (IWT) and functionally associated with them (included in them) hardware and software instructions for performing technological operations ASEAN on the midrange of different levels and instructions modules for transitions to the next technological operations, an input and editing unit for source documents, a database maintenance unit, to the formation of the structure of the integrated IEDD STS (IWT), the block for the formation of sections of the IEDD according to the midrange functionally interconnected - as shown in FIG. 1.

In this case, the standard operating documentation for the STS (IWT) is used as the source documents - the ASEZ object, typical technological instructions for performing the entire range of ASEZ operations (from the entire range of ASEZ technological processes), design drawings of the STS and midrange at different levels, as well as (at availability) frames of photos and videos of common types of midrange.

The structure, composition and functional relationships of the claimed computer-aided design system (ASP) IERD are explained in FIG. 1.

The work of the computer-aided design system of the IED (Fig. 1) includes the preparatory mode and the mode of computer-aided design of an integrated IED for the corresponding STS (IWT product).

When the TSA (Fig. 1) is in preparatory mode, using the input unit (1), input documents are entered, electronic documents are entered into the database maintenance unit (2), the subsequent processing of the source documents and preparation of the source data on their basis the formation of the IED sections of the corresponding midrange.

The source documents used in the TSA for the design of the IED should include at least the following types of official (appropriately agreed and approved) documentation for the STS (IWT products) and their midrange:

1) manuals for the operation of the STS (IWT products) as a whole and their midrange;

2) technological instructions for all types of technological operations from the entire range of technological processes to be performed in the ASEZ process.

The nomenclature of technological processes and the composition of technological operations must fully comply with the composition of the IED used to manage the work on the ASEZ in the technical solution (analogue) of the patent RU 2581549.

3) design documents (general types of STS and their midrange, division schemes, specification);

4) current standards and normative-methodological documents on carrying out work on the TSS STS at the places of their operation (on the military repair of weapons and military equipment samples at their places of deployment);

5) sections of maintenance kits of spare parts and accessories (ZIP-O) containing information about the tool, accessories, spare parts and consumables;

6) frames for photos and videos of general types of midrange designs, tools and accessories (if any).

The process of designing an integrated IED for STS using TSA (Fig. 1) includes the following steps:

1) processing, conversion and indexing of source documents;

2) the formation of the structure of a comprehensive IED;

3) the formation of the IED sections on the midrange of different structural levels of the STS (IWT);

4) clarification of the functional relationships between the IED sections for different midrange;

5) the formation of a comprehensive IED in the form of a set of functionally related sections of the IED for the entire range of technological processes of the ASEZ for this type of STS (IWT);

6) the formation of a set of repair spare parts in the form of a set of sub-sets of repair sets of spare parts (ZIP-R) for the ASE of each SC;

7) recording the IED complex on an intermediate medium for use in managing work on the ASEZ (for example, using the system of patent RU 2581549).

Processing, conversion and indexing of source documents is carried out using the input and editing unit (1) from the ASP (Fig. 1).

The analysis and decomposition of the electronic version of the manual on the STS (IWT) as a whole and their midrange at each structural level are carried out. In this case, from the general text of the operation manual, there are:

1) a description of the device and the operation of the STS as a whole and each midrange. The selected text is formed into a separate file and indexed by the STS (VVT) code or the corresponding midrange;

2) instructions for monitoring the technical condition of the STS and MF are extracted from the text, respectively. Each indication is indexed by the STS and MF codes, respectively;

3) provide guidance on how to perform various types of maintenance. Directions are indexed by the STS or MF code (respectively) and the type of maintenance. Directions are indexed by the affiliation of the STS as a whole and the midrange;

4) select the parameters of the technical condition of the STS (IWT) as a whole and their midrange - to determine the working and faulty states of the objects of control (STS and midrange, respectively). The parameters are indexed by the affiliation of the STS as a whole and their midrange;

5) allocate control means, tools, accessories and materials to be used when monitoring the technical conditions of the STS as a whole and their midrange, as well as when conducting different maintenance outputs to the STS as a whole and their midrange. All tools used are indexed by the ciphers of the TOP objects (STS and SCH) to which they should be applied, and by types of work;

6) identify signs of typical STS and MF malfunctions contained in the texts of the operating manuals. Index the signs with STS and MF codes;

7) provide guidance on the elimination of typical malfunctions and on the material means of troubleshooting. Files with these instructions are also indexed by STS and MF codes (by accessory);

8) the results of the preliminary processing and decomposition of the operational documentation on the STS and their midrange are transmitted from the input unit (1) to the database unit (2).

The operational documentation for the STS (IWT product) and their midrange is designed to carry out work on the ASE by qualified personnel who are well aware of the technical structure and operating principles of the serviced STS (IWT) and their midrange.

The purpose of the creation and application of the IED is to provide information support for the operations of maintenance and repair personnel with an insufficient level of qualification (insufficient knowledge of the ASEZ facilities).

In this regard, when designing the IED sections using the system (Fig. 1), it is envisaged to supplement the operational documentation materials with more detailed instructions on how to carry out the whole range of possible technological operations when performing work on the ASE (STE) and their midrange samples, as well as transitions from one operation to another - taking into account the results of the previous operation.

The next stage in the design of an integrated IED with the use of TSA (Fig. 1) is the formation of the structure of an integrated IED on an STS (IWT product).

Also, as in the analogue, the structure of the IED generated by the claimed TSA (Fig. 1) should adequately reflect the hierarchical structural structure of the STS (IWT) for which the IED is designed.

The formation of the structure of the integrated IED is performed using the unit for the formation of the structure of the IED (3), which is part of the TSA (Fig. 1). According to their constructive and functional construction, STS (IWT products) are, as a rule, a multilevel hierarchical branched structure having several levels of decomposition of this structure - from the product as a whole to one-piece replaceable elements and assemblies of the lower level. Such a structure of STS (IWT products) in the structure of a complex IED can be represented by a branched multilevel graph. At the top of the column of the structure of the IEDD STS (IWT products) as a whole will, in this case, correspond to the IERD section that determines the order of work on the ASEZ on the product as a whole. Downstream links in the graph of the IED structure will correspond to the sections of the IED that determine the procedure for carrying out work on the ASE at the midrange of the corresponding decomposition levels of the STS structure (IWT).

The order of formation of the IED structure for the STS (IWT product) with a four level hierarchy of the structure is illustrated in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3.

Before the start of the formation of the complex structure of the IED into the formation unit (3) from the database maintenance unit (2), the template of the depersonalized branched graph of the multilevel structure of the STS is read and displayed on the screen of the block (3), in which the positions of the vertices and nodes of the graph are conditionally indexed at all levels. The top of the graph (see Fig. 2) is assigned the position "1". Subordinate nodes of the graph are assigned composite designations, including the serial number of the level and the serial number of the graph node at this level (in this branch of the graph). The view of the initial graph for the formation of the IED structure is shown in FIG. 2.

To convert the original depersonalized graph (Fig. 2) into the image of the hierarchical structure of the complex IED (Fig. 3) into the block (3) from the database block (2), design documents containing information about the structure of the STS (IWT) as a whole and the structure their midrange at different levels. As such documents, division schemes and specifications are used, previously entered into the database block (2) using the input block (1).

View design documents is performed sequentially, starting from the upper level of the decomposition of the structure of the STS (IWT). In this case, the code of the product or its midrange indicated in the design document is entered into each node of the graph (Fig. 2). Upon completion of this procedure, in each node of the graph of the IED structure, the identification data (MF code and position number in the STS structure) of the generated IED sections will be entered - as explained in FIG. 3.

The basic structure of the integrated IED (Fig. 3) will be completely identical to the structural structure of the STS (IWT product) for which the IED is being developed. If there are unused branches and links in the original column (Fig. 2), after filling in all the nodes of the basic structure of the IED (Fig. 3), unused parts of the original graph are automatically deleted. The generated basic structure of the integrated IED (Fig. 3) is entered in the database maintenance unit (2) and then used to form the IED sections for the nodes of the IED base structure (Fig. 3).

The formation of the IED sections for each node of the basic structure (Fig. 3) (for the STS as a whole and for the midrange of all levels of decomposition of the structure of the STS) is performed in the TSA (Fig. 1) using the block for the formation of the IED section (4).

Under the control of the block (4), from the database block (2), the identification data of the nodes of the IRED structure are sequentially extracted, starting from the top level. The STS (IWT) ciphers and the corresponding MFs that are part of this identification data (see Fig. 3) serve as search details for reading from the database block (2) all information previously indexed by this cipher when analyzing and processing the source documentation using input unit (1).

Called information is formed in a sequence that corresponds to the order of operations of maintenance and repair personnel when carrying out work on the ASEZ on the product as a whole and on each midrange that is part of the product. The initial structural unit of the generated IED section is a file from the initial operating manual containing a description of the device and the principle of operation of the STS (IWT product) as a whole or the corresponding midrange product. If this file does not contain a visual image of the corresponding TOR object (STS or MF), then a file displaying the general view of the TOR object called from the database block (2) is logically linked (“attached”) to this file. This can be a general view drawing (STS as a whole or MF), a photo or video frame, or a 3D model of a TOR object, depending on their presence in the source documents.

Further, from the database block (2), a reference book of technological processes to be implemented under the control of the generated IREP is entered into the block for forming the IED section (4). The nomenclature of technological processes is identical to the list of TOR technological processes to be implemented on the basis of the IED using the control system according to patent RU 2581549 (analogous to the claimed technical solution).

For each technological process to be implemented during the TOR at the appropriate midrange under the control of the generated IED section, a logical sequence is formed: instructions for performing the technological operation; indicators of the result of the operation; criteria for evaluating the results of the operation; instructions for moving to the next operation (on a given midrange or adjacent midrange) - depending on the assessment of the result of the current operation.

For example, when implementing the technological process of monitoring the parameters of the technical condition, an indication is given of the procedure for implementing this procedure. To do this, from the database block (2) in block (4), a corresponding instruction is called (using the midrange code) on the procedure for monitoring the technical state of this midrange. This note contains links about the impact on the controls of the midrange (when using the means of the built-in midrange control) or to the control points in the construction of the midrange (when controlling by external means). Following this indication, the image of the general appearance of this midrange (drawing, photo or 3D model) is read from the database block (2) into the formation block (4), on which the corresponding midrange design points are activated (by color, blinking) (when using external means - with the identification of these funds). The necessary sequence of actions, the procedure for obtaining indicators of the technical condition and the criteria for evaluating the states of “good MF / malfunctioning MF” are set. Next, from the database block (2), instructions on transitions are extracted, which are logically linked to each version of the evaluation of the technical condition of the midrange. For the result “good”, the indication contains the identifier of the transition to another technological process at a given midrange or to the monitoring of the technical condition on an adjacent midrange. For the result “faulty”, the indication must contain the identifier of the transition to the subordinate midrange — probable causes of malfunctions.

After completion of the formation of the IED section for a specific midrange for the entire range of technological processes to be performed during the work on ASEZ on this midrange, the generated section of the IED is subject to review. In the absence of some instructions on the performance of mandatory technological operations, requests for typical technological instructions are generated from the formation unit (4) to the database unit (2). The search identifier (search attribute) is the type of technological process for the implementation of which there are no necessary instructions.

From the composition of the instruction called up to the formation unit (4), an appropriate instruction for performing the necessary operation, as well as information about the tool and materials used, is distinguished. A logical and visual reference is made to the implementation of this instruction to the general form of the midrange (similar to that considered for the process of monitoring the parameters of a technical condition).

After filling in all the identified gaps, the generated IED section for this MF is transmitted to the appropriate hardware-software unit (5) for maintaining the IED sections, and instructions for the transitions to the appropriate modules as part of this block (5) - see Fig. 1.

The considered procedure for the formation of the IED sections for all MFs on all branches and levels of the structure of the IED complex according to FIG. 3.

Upon completion of the formation of the IERD sections, the complete composition of the integrated IERD to all levels of the structure of FIG. 3, and in the database maintenance unit (2) there is a control copy of the integrated IED for the entire structure of the STS (IWT products).

At the final stage of the formation of a comprehensive IED, a repeated review of all sections of the IED is performed alternately along all branches of the IED structure (Fig. 3). At the same time, the mutual transitions between the TOP processes to be performed at the midrange of lower levels and at the adjacent midrange of the same level in the hierarchy of the STS (IWT) structure are specified.

After completion of such docking, a control code is generated using the formation unit (4), which protects the generated IED from unauthorized changes.

Removal of protection and permission for changes (additions) to the IED is granted to the administrator of the TSA. Such a need may arise for updating the developed version of the IED. For example, according to the results of the practical application of the IED complex in the management of ASEZ operations using the system according to the patent RU 2581549, or in connection with the modernization of the ASEZ facility (STS or IWT, respectively).

The generated sections of the IED contain information about the tool, accessories, spare parts and consumables to be used when performing the corresponding technological operations under the control of the IED.

Using the formation unit (4), when viewing all sections of the IED, a summary list of the tools, accessories, and materials used is formed. At the request of the formation unit (4), a list of the set of operational spare parts for this product (STS or IWT) is retrieved from the database unit (2). In block (4), the list is compiled from the IEDD and the list from the set of spare parts, tools and single accessories (ZIP-O). Based on the results of the comparison, a list of tools, materials and accessories that are not included in the ZIP-O kit is formed. This list determines the composition of the repair spare parts kit (ZIP-R), which is necessary for carrying out work on the top of the STS (IHT) samples of each type - under the control of the IRED developed in this way using the declared TSA IRED.

Thus, the claimed technical solution for TSA IED provides the implementation of the claimed technical result - it provides automation of the design of complete sets of IEDs to manage the work on the ASE samples of STS (IWT samples) without the use of serviceable full-scale IWT samples. And also provides high reliability IERD in relation to the regular operational documentation.

In contrast to the technical solution according to patent RU 2581549 (analogue), the IED complex formed using the claimed TSA (Fig. 1) has a greater completeness and reliability. IEDD sections for each midrange and for the product as a whole are formed on the basis of operational and design documentation developed by product development enterprises. Instructions for performing technological operations are formed on the basis of official technological documentation of manufacturers, repair and service enterprises.

In the technical solution-analogue, the IED sections are formed only on the basis of photo (video) frames of shooting the corresponding midrange and the tool used (see page 8 and page 9 of the description of the analog patent). Formation of criteria for evaluating the results of operations, as well as instructions for performing operations and for transitions to other operations (including on adjacent midrange) based on the results of current operations, are not provided for in the technical solution-analogue.

Industrial implementation of the claimed technical solution is provided using standard software and hardware tools known from the prior art. As the hardware basis of the components of the TSA (Fig. 1) can be used typical means of computing (for example, personal computers). Typical dual-use operating systems (OSs) (for example, the Astra Linux Common Edition operating system of the corresponding version) and a database management system compatible with this OS can be used as general software for designing IEDs.

To simplify the information compatibility of the claimed TSA IED with the control system of the patent RU 2581549, it is advisable to unify the hardware and software basis of these systems.

In order to optimize the practical implementation of the claimed system, blocks (2) and (5) with incoming modules (6) and (7) shown in FIG. 1, can be structurally combined on a single constructive basis (of one computer) with the formation of one integrated structural device - the ASP database (8).

In turn, blocks (1), (3) and (4) can be structurally combined on a single constructive basis (in one computer) with the formation of a second integral structural device - a device for inputting source documents and forming an IED (9).

Claims (3)

1. An automated design system (ASP) for interactive electronic repair documentation (IED), containing blocks for maintaining IED sections for the components of complex technical systems (STS), including weapons and military equipment - objects of maintenance and repair (TOR), with these blocks are modules of instructions for the implementation of technological operations of the TOP and modules of instructions for transitions to the next technological operations based on the results of previous technological operations (modules of instructions for the implementation and odds instructions for transitions), characterized in that it contains a block for input and editing of source documents, functionally connected by two-way communication with a database maintenance unit, a database unit, functionally connected by two-way communication with a structure formation unit of the STS IEDD, with a unit of formation of IEDD sections and with blocks for maintaining IEDD sections, including instructions modules for performing operations and transition instructions modules, a unit for forming the IEDD STS structure, functionally connected with two-way communications with Locke IERD forming partitions and block formation sections IERD operably linked bilateral ties with blocks of reference IERD sections. 2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the input and editing unit of the source documents, the structure generating unit for the IEDS STS and the unit for forming the IEDS sections are structurally implemented on a common technical basis (for example, a single computer). 3. The system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the database maintenance unit and the IEDD section maintenance units with the indication modules included in them are structurally implemented on a common technical basis (for example, a single computer).

Images