TW201439928A - Method and system for equipment maintenance - Google Patents

Abstract

A method and a system for equipment maintenance are disclosed, the method is suitable for implementation between a server and a terminal device, so as to allow the user to access more than one equipments that can be disassembled and each contains a number of internal components. The server has plural records of built-in biographical data, each biographical data contains an identification code and a maintenance table. The method comprises the following steps: (a) the terminal device obtaining an identification code, reading from the server the biographical data corresponding to the set of identification code, and displaying the maintenance table; (b) the terminal device extracting a prior-to-disassembly image of the equipment; (c) after the device is disassembled, the terminal device receiving multiple records of repair results respectively corresponding to the internal components; (d) the terminal device displaying the prior-to-disassembly image, which is provided for viewing by the user; (e) the terminal device transmitting the repair results to the server; and (f) the server updating the inspection table.

Description

Equipment maintenance method and system

The invention relates to an overhaul method and system, in particular to a device repairing method and system suitable for detecting maintenance instrument equipment.

Generally, in the manufacturing factories, such as plastic factories, steel processing plants, component manufacturing plants, food processing plants, etc., various instruments and equipment will be installed in the factory, and the automatic operation of these equipments will be used to complete the production and manufacture. Jobs required for finished/semi-finished products. Although the instrument and equipment will vary with the industrial attributes, no matter what kind of instrumentation, it needs regular maintenance and maintenance to maintain the function and operation efficiency of the operation, even when serious damage occurs. It is also urgently repaired to ensure that all instrumentation is functioning properly.

At present, the common maintenance method is to obtain the corresponding maintenance table according to the type of equipment to be repaired by professional maintenance personnel, and then repair the equipment in order according to the contents recorded in the maintenance table. Taking the equipment as a hydraulic control valve as an example, the maintenance personnel will first perform preliminary tests such as appearance on the equipment, and then disassemble the equipment to evaluate, repair and/or blast and rust the internal components of the equipment. Reassembling the internal component assembly into the device, followed by performing such as leak test, painting, correction , the overall diagnosis and other steps, and then the final inspection. During the inspection, the maintenance personnel shall record the results of the evaluation and repair in the process in the maintenance table separately, and use the camera to take photos in each step. After the inspection is completed, the maintenance table and the photo will be taken by the special person. The images are summarized and summarized to produce a maintenance report. The maintenance company can provide analysis and suggestions to the manufacturer or customer of the equipment according to the contents of the maintenance report, as a reference for improving equipment life and improving efficiency in the future.

However, as industrialization becomes more developed, the number and types of devices increase, and the devices may contain a plurality of different internal components according to their kinds of attributes, so that the disassembled internal components are assembled back to the original. After the device, there are often assembly errors or missing some internal components that are not assembled. Although the device can be photographed for disassembly before disassembly, the traditional overhaul method is to take a photo with a single camera. Therefore, the image before disassembly can only be played through the display screen of the camera. The size of the screen is too small to meet the assembly requirements. If the image is transmitted to the computer and then played, the operation steps and working hours need to be increased, which indirectly improves the manpower of the maintenance. cost.

On the other hand, after the completion of the overhaul, it is necessary to manually collect the maintenance table and the corresponding images, which requires a lot of human resources and lacks the efficiency of instant update, especially when it is intended for hundreds of thousands of devices. When the maintenance table and a large number of images are sorted and sorted, it is even more arduous and complicated. The maintenance personnel who take photos and the data are not necessarily the same person, which is prone to data misclassification, and further statistical analysis. The result is an error, so it is necessary to have such a deficiency Make improvements.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus repair method that avoids assembly errors.

Therefore, the device repairing method of the present invention is applicable to being implemented between a server and a terminal device connected to the server for detecting that the plurality of devices can be disassembled and respectively contain a plurality of internal components. device. The server has a plurality of historical data corresponding to the devices, each of which contains a specific identification code and an inspection table associated with the device.

The device repairing method comprises the following steps: (a) causing the terminal device to obtain a set of identification codes, and automatically reading the history data having the set of identification codes corresponding to the obtained from the server, and displaying the maintenance table; b) causing the terminal device to capture a pre-disassembly image of the device; (c) causing the terminal device to receive a plurality of repair results respectively corresponding to the internal components after the device is disassembled; (d) The terminal device displays the pre-disassembly image for viewing by the user; (e) causes the terminal device to transmit the maintenance result to the server; and (f) the server updates the maintenance according to the data transmitted by the terminal device table.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an equipment overhaul system that automatically analyzes repair results.

Thus, the apparatus servicing system of the present invention is suitable for use by a user to inspect and repair a plurality of devices that can be disassembled and each contain a plurality of internal components.

The equipment maintenance system comprises: a server, and a terminal device. The server includes a database and a processing unit. Within the database There are a plurality of resume materials respectively corresponding to the devices, each of which includes a specific set of identification codes and a maintenance list associated with the device. The processing unit can analyze the contents of each of the maintenance tables to generate a statistic. The terminal device includes a reading module, a transceiver module, and an operation module. The reading module can obtain a set of identification codes. The transceiver module can transmit data with the server. The operation module can use the group identification code obtained by the reading module, and the transceiver module automatically reads and displays the history data corresponding to the group identification code from the server, and can receive multiple identifiers. Detects the results of repairing the device, as well as capturing and displaying images of the device.

1‧‧‧ Equipment

11‧‧‧ Identifying components

111‧‧‧ID

12‧‧‧Internal components

2‧‧‧Server

21‧‧‧Database

22‧‧‧Processing unit

3‧‧‧ Terminal devices

31‧‧‧Reading module

32‧‧‧ transceiver module

33‧‧‧Operating module

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50‧‧‧ steps

8‧‧‧Mobile Phone

91‧‧‧Internet

92‧‧‧Communication network

Other features and effects of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a first preferred embodiment and multiple devices of the device servicing system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating the implementation of the first preferred embodiment; FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a second preferred embodiment and multiple devices of the device inspection system of the present invention The device, a communication network and a mobile phone; and FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating the implementation of the second preferred embodiment.

Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted in the following In the description, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numerals.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a preferred embodiment of the apparatus for repairing the apparatus of the present invention is implemented by using an equipment maintenance system installed in the inspection building for the user to separately inspect and repair the plurality of equipment 1. Each device 1 comprises an identification element 11, and a plurality of internal elements 12, which can be disassembled to expose the internal elements 12. Each identification component 11 is internally provided with a specific identification code 111. In the implementation, the identification code 111 can be presented in the form of a one-dimensional barcode, a two-dimensional barcode, a digital or a radio frequency component, etc., and the identification of the preferred embodiment Code 111 is presented in a one-dimensional bar code.

The equipment maintenance system includes: a server 2, and a terminal device 3.

In the preferred embodiment, the server 2 is an industrial-grade intrinsically safe explosion-proof computer, which can operate normally under severe environments without causing accidents such as explosions due to inflammable and explosive substances in the maintenance workshop. Damaged, so it can be used without being limited to the industrial safety level of the maintenance environment. However, the installation position and explosion-proof level of the server 2 are not limited, and can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs and cost considerations. 2 can be connected to the Internet 91 and includes a database 21 and a processing unit 22. The database 21 has a plurality of history materials respectively corresponding to the devices 1, each of which includes a set of identification codes corresponding to the device 1, a set of email addresses, and an inspection table. The email address is a contact or a trusted client corresponding to the device 1, and the number of implementations is not limited to one. The service meter has a plurality of service items associated with the corresponding device 1. The processing unit 22 can be used for sending, receiving, calculating, analyzing, and statistical data. Detailed functions will be described later.

The terminal device 3 is connected to the server 2, and can be a notebook computer or a desktop computer, but the implementation is not limited thereto. The terminal device 3 of the preferred embodiment is a notebook computer. The description includes a code reading module 31, a transceiver module 32, and an operation module 33. The reading module 31 can be operated by a user to obtain one of the identification codes 111 of the devices 1. The transceiver module 32 can transmit data to the server 2, and when implemented, it can transmit data through wireless communication protocols such as WiFi, 3G, 4G, and the like. The operation module 33 can obtain and display the history data corresponding to the group identification code 111 via the transceiver module 32, and can be operated to receive data input by the user and to capture and display the image.

The implementation steps of the equipment maintenance method of the present invention are described below.

First, as shown in step 41, the terminal device 3 acquires a set of identification codes 111, and automatically reads the history data having the group identification code 111 corresponding thereto from the server 2, and displays the history data. The maintenance form.

Specifically, when a device 1 (for example, a hydraulic control valve) is to be repaired, the user obtains the identification code 111 of the device 1 by using the terminal device 3, for example, the reading mode of the terminal device 3. The group 31 obtains the identification code 111 by scanning and scanning the identification component 11. However, in the implementation, the identification code 111 may be obtained by other means according to the form of the identification code 111, such as radio frequency technology and keyboard input. , voice control input, etc. In addition, the device 1 does not have to be limited to have the identification component 11 and its identification code 111, for example, the identification code 111 can be painted and written. The form is presented on the ground next to the device 1 (not shown).

After the terminal device 3 obtains the identification code 111, the identification module 111 is transmitted to the server 2 by the transceiver module 32, and the processing unit 22 of the server 2 selects from the history data. Corresponding to the history data of the identification code 111, the history data is transmitted to the terminal device 3, and the operation module 33 obtains the history data by the transceiver module 32, and the maintenance table and its maintenance items are The display is displayed to the user. The maintenance items are respectively associated with the device 1 and its internal components 12, for example, the maintenance items respectively correspond to the appearance of the device, the valve body, the actuator, the pressure gauge, the flow transmitter, the positioner, and the control accessories, etc. , allowing the user to perform inspection and maintenance on the device 1 in accordance with the maintenance items.

In the preferred embodiment, when the step 41 is performed, the operation module 33 presents the maintenance table in a webpage format, and the maintenance items are respectively displayed by a single page. For example, if the maintenance items have five strokes, The operation module 33 is relatively displayed in five web pages. In addition, the operation module 33 can switch between a character input mode and an image capture mode when displaying the maintenance table.

Then, as shown in step 42, the terminal device 3 captures a pre-disassembly image of the device 1 and receives a plurality of preliminary test results corresponding to the device 1 before disassembly.

For example, the user can operate the terminal device 3 to use the operation module 33 to capture the pre-demolition image of the device 1 before operating the module, and then operate the operation module 33 to input the preliminary test. result. For example, in the previous step 41, the operation module 33 displays a webpage page corresponding to the maintenance item of the appearance of the device. In the step 42, the user operates the operation module 33 to the image capturing mode. Take the pre-disassembly image of the device 1 that has not been disassembled, and then switch to the text input mode to input the preliminary test results.

Next, as shown in step 43, during the disassembly of the device 1, the terminal device 3 is caused to capture at least one disassembly process image.

In the preferred embodiment, when the step 43 is performed, the device 1 is disassembled, and the user can operate the terminal device 3 to enable the operation module 33 to capture the disassembly process image of the device 1. For example, the device 1 needs to sequentially disassemble and disassemble the plurality of latching members from the housing, and the operating module 33 can sequentially capture the latching member and the housing is loosened. Multiple disassembly process images.

Then, as shown in step 44, after the device 1 is disassembled, the terminal device 3 is caused to receive a plurality of repair results respectively corresponding to the internal components 12, and the plurality of pens respectively correspond to the internal components 12 Component image.

Specifically, after the device 1 is disassembled, the internal components 12 are exposed, and the internal components 12 can be sequentially detected and repaired, and the user detects and repairs one of the internal components 12 (for example, the valve body). That is, in the webpage page corresponding to the maintenance item of the valve body in the maintenance table, the operation module 33 is operated to the character input mode to input a maintenance result, and after the other internal components 12 are repaired in the same manner. And inputting the corresponding maintenance result into the corresponding webpage page in sequence, so that the terminal device 3 receives multiple pairs respectively. The repair results of these maintenance items should be performed.

In addition, the terminal device 3 can also be used to capture the image of the components of the internal components 12 being inspected, for example, in the webpage pages corresponding to the service items of the valve body and the actuator, respectively, the operation module 33 The character input mode is switched to the image capturing mode, and then the image of the valve body portion of the device 1 and the image of the actuator portion are captured. Of course, only the image corresponding to a certain inspection item may be captured during implementation. Or do not capture any images at all.

Then, as shown in step 45, the terminal device 3 displays the pre-disassembly image and the disassembly process image for viewing by the user.

In the preferred embodiment, when the step 45 is performed, the internal components 12 are assembled with the latching member and the housing to be restored to the device 1. At this time, the terminal device 3 displays the pre-disassembled image and the The process image is disassembled for viewing by the user when assembling, which avoids assembly errors or omissions, and eliminates the inconvenience of using a single camera screen.

Then, as shown in step 46, the terminal device 3 respectively associates the component images with the maintenance results, and transmits the preliminary test results, the maintenance results, and the component images to the server 2.

Specifically, the terminal device 3 links the maintenance result corresponding to the same maintenance item in step 44 with the component image, for example, the maintenance result received in the web page of the service item of the valve body and the captured component. The images are linked to each other, and then the repair results received in the web page of the actuator maintenance item are linked to the captured component images, and then connected. The preliminary test results in step 42 are transmitted to the server 2 through the transceiver module 32. Therefore, the terminal device 3 can automatically process a large amount of data that has been consuming a lot of human resources in the past, and at the same time reduce the error rate of the inductive classification.

When the step 46 is performed, the transmitted image may be increased according to actual needs. For example, the operating module 33 may further capture an assembled image of the device 1 and then assemble the assembled image through the transceiver module 32. The image is transmitted to the server 2.

Then, as shown in step 47, the server 2 updates the maintenance table based on the data transmitted by the terminal device 3.

After receiving the data transmitted by the terminal device 3, the processing unit 22 updates the contents of the maintenance table corresponding to the history data of the device 1, and stores the updated maintenance table in the database 21.

Then, as shown in step 48, the server 2 generates a statistic based on the updated maintenance table, the statistic containing a plurality of processing statistic values respectively corresponding to the internal components 12, and a corresponding to the processing A cost estimate for the repair results.

Specifically, after the server 2 updates the maintenance table, the processing unit 22 can automatically summarize and generate the statistics for the results of the maintenance items, and count the abnormal conditions that represent the internal components 12. Rate and damage severity processing statistics, and the results can be automatically calculated by using a preset maintenance man-hour, material cost, consumable cost, etc., to generate the cost estimate table, and in the foregoing steps The image linked in 46 can also be combined with the system in step 48. The data is further merged and consolidated, wherein the processing statistics, the cost estimation table and the images can be read by the terminal device 3 being connected to the server 2, so as to be a future R&D designer. , the reference of maintenance personnel.

Then, as shown in step 49, the server 2 generates a corresponding maintenance report according to the updated maintenance table, and transmits the maintenance report to the email address.

Specifically, the processing unit 22 of the server 2 generates a corresponding maintenance report according to the maintenance results described in the updated maintenance table, and transmits the maintenance report to the network via the Internet 91. The email address.

When the step 49 is implemented, the frequency of transmitting the maintenance report may be flexibly changed according to requirements, for example, it may be set to be executed after performing one step at the step 41 to the step 48, or separately for different devices 1 After the step 41 to the step 48, the transfer is performed once, or may be set to be transmitted at different time intervals, such as daily, weekly, and monthly.

By automatically sending the maintenance report to the contact or customer to which the email address belongs, the relevant personnel can immediately know the result of the foregoing maintenance process, and no need to spend manpower to perform the sending action, and The advantages of paperlessness are achieved through the characteristics of electron transport.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a second preferred embodiment of the device repairing method of the present invention is provided. The server 2 of the second preferred embodiment can be connected to a communication network 92 and communicated through the communication network 92. Data is transmitted with a mobile phone 8, and each resume data further includes a set of electricity corresponding to the mobile phone 8. The door number.

The implementation steps of the preferred embodiment are substantially the same as the implementation steps of the foregoing first preferred embodiment, starting from the step 41, and then performing the step 42 to the step 48 in sequence, the difference being: in the step 48 After completion, step 50 is performed.

As shown in step 50, the server 2 generates a corresponding notification message according to the updated maintenance table, and transmits the notification message to the mobile phone 8 provided with the phone number.

That is, in the implementation of the preferred embodiment, the server 2 generates the notification message in the form that the mobile phone 8 can receive and read according to the updated maintenance table, and transmits the notification message through the communication network 92. Transmitting the notification message to the mobile phone 8 corresponding to the telephone number in the history data, so that the relevant person holding the mobile phone 8 obtains the result of the inspection by reading the notification message, but the implementation corresponds to The mobile phone 8 and the phone number are not limited to one set.

The preferred embodiment can provide another way to notify the relevant personnel after the completion of the detection and maintenance, so that the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the transmission manner of the aforementioned Internet 91 and the e-mail address, and thus is utilized for the industry. Can achieve greater flexibility of application.

In summary, the device repairing method of the present invention can effectively reduce the disassembly and assembly of the device 1 by the matching of the server 2 and the terminal device 3, whether it is the first or second preferred embodiment. The error caused by the situation, and improve the efficiency of the results of the inspection and maintenance, in addition to the automatic calculation to integrate the focus from a large amount of data, The cost of maintenance can be quickly estimated, and the effect of instant notification is also achieved, so that the object of the present invention can be achieved.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the patent application scope and patent specification content of the present invention, All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

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Claims (9)

A device repairing method is implemented between a server and a terminal device connected to the server for detecting and repairing a plurality of devices that can be disassembled and respectively comprise a plurality of internal components. The server has built in a plurality of history data corresponding to the devices, each history data includes a specific identification code, and an inspection table associated with the device, the device maintenance method includes the following steps: (a Causing the terminal device to obtain a set of identification codes, and automatically reading the history data having the set of identification codes corresponding thereto from the server, and displaying the maintenance list; (b) causing the terminal device to capture the device (c) after the device is disassembled, the terminal device receives a plurality of repair results respectively corresponding to the internal components; (d) causing the terminal device to display the pre-disassembly image for The user views; (e) causes the terminal device to transmit the maintenance result to the server; and (f) the server updates the maintenance table based on the data transmitted by the terminal device. The device maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein in the step (b), the terminal device further receives a plurality of preliminary test results respectively corresponding to the device disassembly, and further in the step (e) The terminal device is caused to transmit the preliminary test results to the server. The device maintenance method according to claim 1, further comprising the following steps: (g) During the disassembly process of the device, the terminal device captures at least one disassembly process image, and in the step (d), the terminal device further displays the disassembly process image for viewing by the user. The device maintenance method according to claim 1, further comprising the following steps: (h) the server generates a statistical data according to the updated maintenance table, wherein the statistical data includes multiple processing corresponding to the internal components respectively. Statistical values, and a cost estimate table corresponding to the results of such repairs. The device inspection method according to claim 1, wherein in the step (c), the terminal device further captures a plurality of component images respectively corresponding to the internal components, and the terminal device in the step (e) further These component images are respectively associated with the maintenance results. The device repairing method of claim 1, wherein each of the resume materials further comprises a set of email addresses, and the step (f) further comprises the following steps: (i) the server is updated according to the maintenance The form produces a corresponding overhaul report and transmits the repair report to the email address. The device maintenance method according to claim 1, wherein the devices respectively have an identification component with an identification code built therein, and in the step (a), the terminal device obtains the method by scanning and scanning the identification component. Identifier. An equipment maintenance system is suitable for a user to detect and repair a plurality of devices that can be disassembled and respectively comprise a plurality of internal components, the maintenance system comprising: a server, including a database, and a processing unit, the database There are a number of resumes that correspond to the equipment, each The calendar data includes a specific identification code, and a maintenance table associated with the device, the processing unit can analyze the content of each maintenance table to generate a statistical data; and a terminal device, including a reading module, a transceiver module, and an operation module, the code reading module can obtain a set of identification codes, the transceiver module can transmit data with the server, and the operation module can use the reading module to obtain the group An identification code, by which the transceiver module automatically reads and displays the history data corresponding to the group identification code from the server, and can receive multiple results of detecting and repairing the device, and capturing and displaying the device. image. The device inspection system of claim 8, wherein each of the resume materials further includes a set of email addresses, and the processing unit of the server can also generate a corresponding maintenance report according to the updated maintenance table. And send the inspection report to the email address.