TWI830603B - Dispenser system - Google Patents

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Dispenser system

The present invention relates to a dispenser system for applying or filling fluids such as coating materials or filling materials.

Currently, a dispenser system is provided for applying or filling fluids. For example, as a dispenser system for applying or filling a fluid, a coating system capable of applying a coating material to a coating object (workpiece) or a coating system capable of applying a coating material to a filling object has been proposed. A filling system for filling (workpiece) filling action with filling material (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The above-mentioned Patent Document 1 discloses a pattern forming device that ejects a paste-like pattern forming material (coating material) from a discharge port of a nozzle to form a pattern on a substrate as a coating target object. Patent Document 1 describes that patterns having predetermined pitches and cross-sectional shapes (pattern height, width, etc.) can be formed, and patterns can be formed that change predetermined pitches and cross-sectional shapes.

In addition, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 describes that by inputting numerical values such as "pitch 300 μm, width 80 μm, and height 150 μm" regarding the pitch interval or cross-sectional shape of a desired pattern, the orientation of the motor, pump, and light source is automatically calculated and determined. Multiple parameters for the output of the unit etc. In addition, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 describes that the coating pattern is controlled mainly by adjusting the nozzle angle of the ejection port, the relative movement speed of the workpiece and the nozzle, and UV illuminance. On the other hand, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 does not describe in detail the control of the application amount of the pattern forming material (coating material) ejected from the pump.

[Prior art documents] patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Invention Patent No. 4082499

Generally speaking, the actual situation is that the user manages the coating amount of the coating material through coating dimensions (coating shape) such as coating diameter and height, as described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1. On the other hand, most of the parameters set in a control device (controller) that controls the operation of the coating system are the rotation speed of the pump, the flow rate of the coating material, the coating amount, the coating time, and the like. Regarding the coating pattern, detailed calculations and technical know-how are required to set and adjust the coating pattern in order to obtain the desired coating size.

As an example of a pattern forming device, when a dispenser device capable of discharge operation and suction operation (reverse suction) is used in a coating system, the residual pressure in the nozzle is eliminated by performing reverse suction when stopped. To prevent dripping, the discharge operation means that the coating material is discharged by operating the pump mechanism part so that the coating material moves from the pump mechanism part toward the discharge port, and the suction operation means that the coating material is discharged by moving the coating material from the pump mechanism part toward the discharge port. The pump mechanism operates to suck the coating material in such a manner that the material moves from the discharge port toward the pump mechanism. However, the settings related to reverse inhalation are not easy. Specifically, when the rotation speed of the pump mechanism is changed when adjusting the coating amount, the flow rate of the coating material changes, so the discharge pressure changes and the optimal reverse suction setting changes. condition. Therefore, when the reverse suction setting is changed, there is a problem that the amount of coating material applied this time changes. Therefore, there is a problem that it is necessary to perform multiple adjustments until a desired coating amount of the coating material applied to the coating object is obtained.

In addition, when the filling system uses a dispenser device as described above, the residual pressure in the nozzle is eliminated by performing reverse suction during stop, thereby preventing dripping. However, as in the case where the dispenser device is used in the coating system, settings related to reverse suction are not easy. Specifically, when the rotational speed of the pump mechanism is changed when adjusting the filling amount, the flow rate of the filling material changes. Therefore, the discharge pressure changes and the optimal reverse suction setting changes. There is a disadvantage in that. Therefore, when the reverse suction setting is changed, there is a disadvantage that the filling amount of the filling material changes this time. Therefore, there is a problem that it is necessary to perform multiple adjustments until a desired filling amount of the filling material to be filled into the workpiece is obtained.

The present invention was made in order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a dispenser system that constitutes a coating system that can shorten the adjustment time of the coating amount of fluid to be applied to the coating object, and that can shorten the time required to adjust the amount of fluid applied to the coating object. A filling system that adjusts the filling amount of fluid to be filled into the object.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is constituted as follows.

(1) The distributor system according to the present invention is characterized by including a distributor device having an ejection port for ejecting fluid and a pump mechanism unit for moving the fluid relative to the ejection port, and a control device, and It is possible to perform a discharge operation in which the pump mechanism is operated to move the fluid from the pump mechanism toward the discharge port, and a suction back operation in which the fluid is moved from the pump mechanism to the discharge port. The pump mechanism operates in such a manner that the fluid moves from the ejection port toward the pump mechanism, and the control device controls the operation of the dispenser device; the dispenser system can perform coating operations and filling. Either or both of the actions, the coating action refers to performing the suction operation after the fluid is ejected to the workpiece through the ejection operation, thereby applying the fluid to the workpiece, and the filling action refers to applying the fluid to the workpiece through the The ejection operation ejects the fluid to the workpiece and then performs the suction operation to fill the workpiece with the fluid; the control device has an operation parameter setting part, and the operation parameter setting part automatically sets the suction operation according to the suction conditions of the fluid. The suction volume of the fluid in the fluid has a correlation with the suction parameters.

According to the above distributor system, the suction parameters related to the suction amount of the fluid in the suction operation are automatically set based on the suction conditions of the fluid. Therefore, for example, the user does not need to depend on the size of the application cross section of the fluid applied to the workpiece. Inhalation parameters can be set smoothly by trial and error. In this way, since the suction parameters related to the suction amount of the fluid are automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit, difficult adjustment know-how is not required. As a result, the time required to adjust the fluid suction amount during the suction-back operation can be shortened, and therefore the time required to adjust the amount of fluid applied to the workpiece can also be shortened.

In addition, according to the above distributor system, since the suction parameters related to the suction amount of the fluid in the suction operation are automatically set according to the suction conditions of the fluid, the user does not need to make trial and error based on the quality of the fluid filled in the workpiece, for example. You can then set the suction parameters smoothly. In this way, since the suction parameters related to the suction amount of the fluid are automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit, difficult adjustment know-how is not required. As a result, the adjustment time for the fluid suction amount during the suction back operation can be shortened, and therefore the adjustment time for the filling amount of the fluid to be filled into the workpiece can also be shortened.

(2) In the dispenser system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the operation parameter setting unit derives and sets the discharge amount in correlation with the discharge amount of the fluid discharged through the pump mechanism unit based on the discharge conditions of the fluid. Parameter; the operation parameter setting part sets the suction parameter based on the relationship with the discharge parameter set by the operation parameter setting part. According to this configuration, the suction parameters are automatically set based on the relationship with the discharge parameters. Therefore, for example, the user can set the suction parameters without trial and error based on the state of the fluid applied to the workpiece. This eliminates the need for complicated operations in setting the suction parameters, thereby shortening the time required to adjust the fluid suction amount.

(3) In this case, it is preferable that the control device has a parameter relationship generating unit that generates the discharge parameter based on an actual value related to a combination of the discharge parameter and the suction parameter. relationship with the inhalation parameters. According to such a configuration, the relationship between the two is automatically generated by setting appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the discharge parameters. Therefore, the user can preset appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters without making trial and error.

(4) In the dispenser system having the above-described parameter relationship generating unit, it is preferably characterized in that the parameter relationship generating unit generates the ejection parameter and the ejection parameter using at least one of linear interpolation using a plurality of points or a polynomial. relationship between inhalation parameters. According to such a configuration, by utilizing at least one of linear interpolation using a plurality of points or a polynomial, it is possible to set appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the discharge parameters. Thereby, since the relationship between the two is automatically generated, the user can preset appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters without making trial and error.

(5) In the dispenser system having the above-mentioned parameter relationship generating unit, it is preferably characterized in that the operation parameter setting unit is based on a target ejection amount of the fluid ejected relative to the workpiece during the ejection operation and a coating cross section. At least any one of the target coating sizes sets the ejection parameters. According to this configuration, since the discharge parameters for setting the corresponding suction parameters are automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit based on at least one of the target discharge amount of the fluid and the target coating size of the coating cross section, no user is required. The ejection parameters are calculated through calculation etc. In addition, the target discharge amount includes the concepts of both mass and volume, and the target coating size includes the concepts of both length and area.

(6) In the configuration in which the ejection parameter is set by the operation parameter setting unit, it is preferable that the operation parameter setting unit determines the ejection parameter based on the target ejection amount and the fluid ejected relative to the workpiece during the ejection operation. The ejection parameters are set based on at least one of the difference between the actual measured ejection amount and the difference between the target coating size of the coating cross section and the actual measured coating size. According to such a configuration, the discharge parameter for setting the corresponding suction parameter is determined by the operation parameter setting unit based on the difference between the target discharge amount of the fluid and the actual measured discharge amount, and the difference between the target coating size and the measured coating size of the coating cross section. At least one of them is automatically set, so the user does not need to calculate the ejection parameters through calculation or the like. In addition, the target discharge amount and the measured discharge amount include the concepts of both mass and volume, and the target coating size and the measured coating size include the concepts of both the length and the area.

(7) In the distributor system according to the present invention, it is preferable that the suction parameter is the output and/or the operation time during the suction operation in the distributor device. According to such a structure, the distributor device can be made to perform a suction-back operation based on the output and/or the operation time corresponding to the suction parameter set by the operation parameter setting part.

(8) In the distributor system according to the present invention, it is preferably characterized in that the distributor device is a single-axis eccentric screw distributor. According to this configuration, the operating parameters are substantially proportional to the discharge amount and the suction amount. Therefore, the calculated value and the actual value can be easily matched, and the adjustment can be easily converged. In addition, compared with air-type, spiral-type distributor devices, etc., the ratio between the discharge amount and the suction amount and the operating parameters is high, and the adjustment becomes easier. As a result, a distributor system capable of shortening the adjustment time of the amount of fluid applied to the workpiece can be constructed using the uniaxial eccentric screw distributor.

[Invention effect] According to the aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a dispenser system that can configure a coating system that can shorten the adjustment time of the amount of fluid applied to a workpiece, or that can shorten the adjustment time of the filling amount of the fluid that is applied to the workpiece. filling system.

Hereinafter, a coating system as one embodiment of the dispenser system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings are schematic and do not necessarily represent sizes to correct proportions. In addition, in the drawings, the same components are represented by the same reference numerals.

The coating system 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12 . As shown in FIG. 1( a ), the coating system 100 mainly includes a dispenser device 1 , a dispenser control device 2 , a robot 3 , a robot control device 4 , and an input/output device 5 (see FIG. 3 ). These devices are electrically connected through wired communication or wireless communication in a manner that enables one-way or two-way information communication. The dispenser control device 2 is mainly responsible for the overall control of the dispenser device 1 . The robot control device 4 is mainly responsible for the overall control of the robot 3 . The robot 3 is equipped with a dispenser device 1 .

The coating system 100 causes the dispenser device 1 to operate as specified according to the operating parameters derived and set based on the coating conditions specified in the dispenser control device 2, and in accordance with the coating conditions derived and set based on the robot control device 4. The operating parameters enable the robot 3 to work as specified. In this way, the coating system 100 performs a process of applying the fluid coating material to the workpiece (coating object) according to the predetermined coating conditions through the predetermined coating process.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1( b ), by integrating the control functions of both the dispenser control device 2 and the robot control device 4 into one control device, both the dispenser device 1 and the robot 3 can be controlled. On the other hand, the control function may be divided into three or more control devices.

The dispenser device 1 is used to spray a fluid (coating material) onto a workpiece (coating object) for coating. The distributor device 1 is used to transport coating materials under pressure, and its main part is composed of a single-axis eccentric screw pump 10. The dispenser device 1 operates in accordance with an operation command from the dispenser control device 2, drives the pump mechanism portion 11, and ejects the coating material from the discharge port 12 provided at the front end portion to perform dot coating or line coating on the workpiece. .

As shown in FIG. 2 , the single-axis eccentric screw pump 10 is a rotary positive displacement pump. The uniaxial eccentric screw pump 10 has a male thread type rotor 13 that receives power and rotates eccentrically, a stator 14 with an inner peripheral surface 14a formed in a female thread type, and an electric motor 15 .

The rotor 13 is a shaft body made of metal and has a shape of n male threads (n=1 in this embodiment). The stator 14 is a substantially cylindrical member having a through hole 14 b, and the inner peripheral surface 14 a is formed in the shape of n+1 (n=1 in this embodiment) female threads. The uniaxial eccentric screw pump 10 is configured such that the pump mechanism 11 is built into the pump casing 17 . The main part of the pump mechanism 11 is formed by inserting the rotor 13 into the through hole 14 b of the stator 14 . The pump mechanism unit 11 has a function of moving the coating material relative to the ejection port 12 .

The electric motor 15 is the driving source of the uniaxial eccentric screw pump 10 . The electric motor 15 is connected to the base end of the rotor 13 via a power transmission part and an eccentric rotation part (not shown). Therefore, in the uniaxial eccentric screw pump 10, by operating the motor 15, the rotor 13 can freely rotate eccentrically inside the through hole 14b.

In the uniaxial eccentric screw pump 10, by forward rotation of the rotor 13 in the through hole 14b of the stator 14, the fluid transfer path 16 formed between the rotor 13 and the stator 14 can be advanced in the length direction. Therefore, by rotating the rotor 13 , the fluid can be sucked into the fluid conveying path 16 from one end side of the stator 14 , and can be conveyed and discharged toward the other end side of the stator 14 . In addition, the conveyance amount (discharge amount) of the fluid can be controlled based on the rotation amount of the rotor 13 (motor 15). Furthermore, by switching the rotation direction of the rotor 13 to the reverse direction, the traveling direction of the fluid in the fluid transfer path 16 can be switched.

The distributor device 1 can perform a discharge operation and a suck back operation (suck back). The discharge operation refers to operating the pump mechanism part 11 so that the coating material moves from the pump mechanism part 11 toward the discharge port 12 (forward rotation). Rotation), the suction back operation refers to operating the pump mechanism part 11 so that the coating material moves from the discharge port 12 toward the pump mechanism part 11 (reverse rotation). In other words, the dispenser device 1 can perform a discharge operation in which the coating material is discharged from the discharge port 12 by operating the pump mechanism 11 in the forward direction (forward rotation). Furthermore, the dispenser device 1 can perform a suction operation in which the coating material is sucked in by operating the pump mechanism portion 11 in the reverse direction (reverse rotation). In addition, the dispenser device 1 can perform a coating operation of applying the coating material to the workpiece by performing the suction operation after ejecting the coating material onto the workpiece through the discharge operation.

The robot 3 is used to move the dispenser device 1 relative to the workpiece. As an example of the robot 3, an industrial robot is used. The robot 3 can operate the robot arm based on a command signal from the robot movement control unit 41 of the robot control device 4 . Therefore, through the motion control of the robot motion control unit 41, the dispenser device 1 mounted on the front end portion of the robot arm can be moved along a predetermined trajectory.

The input/output device 5 is a device for inputting and displaying coating conditions (coating information), inputting and displaying correction (changing) ejection parameters and suction parameters, and outputting input information. The coating conditions are, for example, the target coating amount of the coating material applied to the workpiece, the target coating size (coating diameter of the coating cross section, coating height), coating time, coating speed, etc., and the coating material. information related to the coating pattern, but is not limited to these conditions. In addition, the above-mentioned "amount" includes both volume and mass. In addition, the input-output device 5 is equipped with a touch panel. The touch panel has both a display function (display device 51 ) and an input function (input device 52 ) of coating information. The display device 51 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, or the like, and displays various images (GUI) and the like described below.

The input/output device 5 (touch panel) is configured to display and/or display various images (GUI: Graphical User Interface) as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 displayed on the display device 51 . Enter coating conditions, operating parameters, and calibration information.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the dispenser control device 2 includes an input acceptance unit 21 , a coating condition setting unit 22 , an operation parameter setting unit 23 , a parameter relationship generation unit 24 , an operation control unit 25 , a storage unit 26 , and a correction information acceptance unit 27 and a display control unit 28.

The input accepting unit 21 accepts, for example, input of application conditions of the coating material for the workpiece input by the user with respect to various images displayed on the display device 51 of the input-output device 5 .

The coating condition setting unit 22 can set, for example, at least any one of a target coating amount of the coating material to be applied to the workpiece, a target coating size of the coating cross section, and operating parameters as coating conditions. The coating size refers to the dimensions related to the coating diameter and coating height of the coating cross section when the coating material applied to the workpiece point is a hemisphere of a rotational ellipsoid. In addition, the above-mentioned setting method is an example, and as long as it is related to the coating diameter and/or the coating height, another calculation method for setting can be prepared. In addition, in the case of line coating in which the coating material is applied linearly to the workpiece, the value related to the length of the line is related. For example, the shape of the cross-sectional linear coating material (semi-cylindrical type) may be calculated. volume.

The operation parameter setting unit 23 derives and sets operation parameters based on the application conditions of the coating material, and the operation parameters are correlated with the coating amount of the coating material relative to the workpiece. In addition, "derived and set based on the coating conditions of the coating material" includes the case where the operation parameters are fully automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit 23, or when the operation parameters are set, the user manually performs a partial operation (input conditions) to set the operation parameters. situation, etc.

The operating parameters include ejection parameters and suction parameters. The discharge parameter is a parameter that is correlated with the discharge amount of the coating material from the pump mechanism unit 11 . The ejection parameters are parameters derived and set based on the ejection conditions of the coating material. In addition, the discharge condition refers to any numerical value related to discharge input by the user to the dispenser control device 2, and examples thereof include “discharge time” or “discharge rotation speed”. The discharge parameter is, for example, the output and/or operation time during the forward rotation operation of the distributor device 1 . In addition, the above-mentioned "output" is the rotation speed of the rotor 13 or the motor 15 in the case of the uniaxial eccentric screw type, the moving speed of the plunger in the case of the plunger type, and the air pressure in the case of the air type. The suction parameter is a parameter that is correlated with the suction amount of the coating material of the pump mechanism unit 11 . The suction parameters are derived and set based on the suction conditions of the coating material. The suction parameter is, for example, the output and/or operation time during the suction operation in the distributor device 1 . In addition, the inhalation condition refers to any numerical value related to inhalation input by the user with respect to the dispenser control device 2 , etc.

The operation parameter setting unit 23 can derive and set the operation parameters by a method described below. For example, the operation parameter setting unit 23 can, after setting the operation parameters based on the coating conditions set in the coating condition setting unit 22, adjust the ejection amount of the coating material during the ejection operation according to the coating process accompanying the suction operation. Set so that the amount of material applied decreases and increases.

The operation parameter setting unit 23 can derive and set the discharge parameters by a method described below. For example, the operation parameter setting unit 23 can derive and set the ejection parameters based on the ejection conditions of the coating material that are correlated with the ejection amount of the coating material by the pump mechanism unit 11 , and can set the ejection parameters based on the conditions of ejection (or coating) to the workpiece during the ejection operation. The target ejection amount (or target coating amount) of the coating material is derived and the ejection parameters are set, and/or the target ejection amount (or target coating amount) of the coating material to be ejected (or applied) to the workpiece during the ejection operation is derived. The difference from the actual measured discharge amount of the coating material (or the actual measured coating amount) is derived and the discharge parameters are set.

The operation parameter setting unit 23 can derive and set the suction parameters based on the relationship with the discharge parameters set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 .

In addition, the coating system 100 can perform a calibration operation (initial setting) for optimizing operating parameters based on coating conditions. In the calibration operation, the operation parameter setting unit 23 temporarily sets the suction amount of the coating material accompanying the suction back operation as the temporary suction amount. For example, the operation parameter setting unit 23 is configured to temporarily set the suction amount of the coating material accompanying the suction back operation as the temporary suction amount based on (1) the target coating amount and/or the target coating size, etc., At least any one of (2) ejection parameters such as forward rotation speed and/or time, (3) arbitrary values input by the user, (4) fixed values independent of other conditions or parameters, (5) suction parameters who perform calculations.

In other words, the operation parameter setting unit 23 initially sets the suction amount (temporary suction amount) to a predetermined value during the calibration operation, and initializes the initial settings based on the initially set temporary suction amount, target coating size, target coating amount, coating time, etc. Ejection parameters (rotation speed). Then, the operation control unit 25 performs test coating, which refers to experimentally executing a coating operation according to the initially set ejection parameters.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 obtains the initial forward rotation speed by using a calculation formula that takes into account the reduction in the coating amount due to the reverse suction in the initial setting. As an example, the following formula express. That is, the calculation is performed based on the calculation formula expressed by forward rotation speed = ((discharge amount) + (temporary reverse rotation suction amount)) / (theoretical discharge amount × forward rotation time). In other words, the purpose of the numerator of the above formula is to set the amount obtained by adding the ejection amount and the temporary reverse suction amount as the temporary coating amount, so that the temporary coating amount matches the target coating amount. The target coating amount is calculated assuming "a hemisphere of a spheroid with a desired coating diameter and coating height." As described above, by calculating the "temporary reverse rotation intake amount", a more appropriate (close to the correct solution) forward rotation speed can be calculated from the initial stage.

The parameter relationship generation unit 24 generates a relationship between the discharge parameters and the suction parameters based on actual values related to the combination of the discharge parameters and the suction parameters. Actual values are values based on past calculation results or simulation results, etc.

The operation control unit 25 controls the operation of the dispenser device 1 in accordance with the operation parameters set in the operation parameter setting unit 23 .

The storage unit 26 stores (stores) programs and data responsible for overall control of the dispenser device 1 , various images displayed on the display device 51 , and the like in advance. In addition, the storage unit 26 stores the settings of the coating conditions (patterns) input by the user, the history of the set operation parameters, and the like.

The correction information accepting unit 27 accepts input of correction information related to correction of operating parameters for adjusting the coating amount to obtain a desired coating amount. The correction information receiving unit 27 accepts as correction the actual measured coating size or the measured coating amount of the coating cross section of the coating material applied to the workpiece, and the target coating size or target coating amount of the coating cross section of the coating material. information.

The correction information reception unit 27 includes an ejection parameter correction information reception unit 271 and an suction parameter correction information reception unit 272. The ejection parameter correction information accepting unit 271 accepts the input of correction information related to the correction of ejection parameters for adjusting the ejection amount of the coating material. The suction parameter correction information accepting unit 272 accepts the input of correction information related to the correction of the suction parameter for adjusting the suction amount of the coating material.

The operating parameter setting unit 23 corrects the operating parameters based on the correction information accepted by the correction information accepting unit 27 . For example, the operation parameter setting unit 23 corrects the ejection parameters using the relationship between the actual measured coating size and the target coating size of the coating material accepted by the correction information accepting unit 27 . In addition, it is not limited to the actual measured coating size or the target coating size, and may be the actual measured coating amount or the target coating amount. In addition, the operation parameter setting unit 23 can correct the suction parameter based on the actual value related to the combination of the discharge parameter and the suction parameter and using the relationship between the discharge parameter and the suction parameter.

The display control unit 28 controls the display device 51 of the input/output device 5 to display the coating condition display unit 281, the operation parameter display unit 282, and the correction information display unit 283. The coating condition display unit 281 displays the coating conditions accepted by the input accepting unit 21 . This application condition display part 281 is an image related to "width", "height", etc. in the application shape designation image shown in (a) of FIG. 10, for example.

The operation parameter display unit 282 displays the operation parameters (ejection parameters and suction parameters) derived and set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 based on the coating conditions accepted by the input acceptance unit 21 . This operation parameter display part 282 is, for example, a diagram related to the "discharge rotation speed", "discharge time", "suction speed", "suction time", etc. in the coating shape designation image shown in FIG. 10(a) picture.

The correction information display unit 283 displays the correction information accepted by the correction information accepting unit 27 . The correction information display unit 283 is, for example, images related to “inhalation speed”, “inhalation time”, “diameter”, “height” and the like as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 .

Next, the coating amount adjustment procedure of the coating system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 12 .

As shown in FIG. 4 , in step S1 - 1 , the user inputs (sets) coating size, coating time, etc. as coating conditions of the coating material to be applied to the workpiece. At this time, for example, a coating shape designation image (coating condition display unit 281 and operation parameter display unit 282 ) as shown in FIG. 10( a ) is displayed on the display device 51 . The user operates the touch panel with respect to the application shape designation image displayed on the display device 51 to input application size ("width" and "height" shown in (a) of FIG. 10 ), application time ( ejection time), etc. as the application conditions of the coating material applied to the workpiece. The information (coating conditions) input by the user is accepted by the input accepting unit 21 of the dispenser control device 2 and set as the application conditions by the application condition setting unit 22 . In addition, when the "?" button in the image shown in (a) of FIG. 10 is pressed, an explanatory diagram related to the application size of the coating material as shown in (b) of FIG. 10 is displayed. In addition, in this embodiment, the "inhalation speed" and "inhalation time" shown in FIG. 10(a) are previously displayed as fixed values as temporary values, but they may be configured so that the user can input other values. When the user inputs other values, it may be controlled so that it is not reflected in the calculation result of the "ejection rotation speed" in step S1-2 described later, or it may be controlled so that it is reflected in the calculation result.

In addition, when the temporary inhalation time is too long relative to the ejection time input by the user, the inhalation time may be automatically adjusted so that the inhalation time is shortened. In addition, since the above-mentioned "fixed value" is a temporary value, it can be set appropriately. In addition, the "suction speed" and "suction time" may be automatically set based on coating conditions such as target coating amount and/or target coating size, or ejection parameters such as forward rotation speed and/or time. . Furthermore, in this embodiment, inhalation parameters such as "inhalation speed" and "inhalation time" are displayed and/or input, but "inhalation amount" and/or "temporary amount" may be displayed and/or input instead of or in addition to these. Inhalation volume”. In this case, the suction amount and the temporary suction amount, like the suction speed and the suction time, can be set to various values such as fixed values, values input by the user, or values automatically calculated based on coating conditions and ejection parameters.

Next, in step S1-2, the forward rotation speed of the dispenser device 1 is automatically calculated. At this time, when calculating the forward rotation speed, the distributor control device 2 calculates the temporary reverse suction amount (temporary suction amount). Specifically, the operation parameter setting unit 23 temporarily sets the suction amount of the coating material accompanying the suction back operation as the temporary suction amount in the calibration operation (initial setting). Furthermore, the operation parameter setting unit 23 adds the temporary suction amount to the discharge amount of the coating material accompanying the discharge operation as the temporary coating amount discharged to the workpiece through the coating operation, and temporarily calculates the temporary coating amount based on the temporary coating amount. Set operation parameters (forward rotation speed). At this time, the operation parameter setting unit 23 performs calculation based on the calculation formula represented by forward rotation speed = ((discharge amount) + temporary reverse rotation suction amount) / (theoretical discharge amount × forward rotation time). Furthermore, when inhalation parameters such as inhalation speed and inhalation time are displayed and/or input in the application shape designation image, the temporary inhalation amount can be calculated based on these values and used. On the other hand, when the inhalation amount and the temporary inhalation amount are displayed and/or input, these equivalent values can be directly used as the temporary inhalation amount, and other values calculated based on these equivalent values can be used as the temporary inhalation amount.

Here, the rotation speed calculation method in the dispenser device 1 is demonstrated using a schematic diagram. As shown in Fig. 6, when the horizontal axis is time t and the vertical axis is rotation speed V, area A is the discharge amount during forward rotation, area B is the suction amount during reverse rotation, and area C (slanted line) part) is the amount that is not actually applied. In this case, if the target coating amount=100, the conventional calculation method calculates it as A=100. As a result, since the decrease in B is not taken into consideration, the coating amount becomes, for example, 97, which is less than expected. On the other hand, in the calculation method according to this embodiment, calculation is performed so that A-B=100. In the initial calculation stage, since the inhalation parameters are not determined, the value of B (inhalation volume) is not determined, so a temporary value (temporary inhalation volume) is used in the calculation. This can reduce errors compared with existing calculation methods.

Next, in step S1 - 3 shown in FIG. 4 , a test coating (trial coating) in which a coating operation is performed in accordance with the operation parameters temporarily set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 is performed.

Next, in step S2, the inhalation parameters are corrected to appropriate parameters. In the trial coating in step S1-3 described above, since there are many cases of dripping or excessive inhalation, the coating amount and coating size cannot be measured accurately. Therefore, the suction parameters are corrected (corrected) to appropriate parameters. The user observes the liquid-cut state of the coating material and sets the suction parameters related to the suction time and suction speed. For example, the user inputs "inhalation speed 1", "inhalation time", etc. as the reverse inhalation conditions in the correction 1 image shown in FIG. 11(a) displayed on the display device 51 (correction information display unit 283). . At this time, the information (correction information) input by the user is accepted by the inhalation parameter correction information accepting unit 272 of the correction information accepting unit 27 of the dispenser control device 2 . In addition, if the suction operation is not performed during trial coating, the coating material will not be sucked in. Therefore, the correction (correction) of the suction parameters in step S2 may include not performing the suction operation. This is a situation where conditions are newly set.

Next, in step S3, the operation parameter setting unit 23 derives and sets the operation parameters based on the coating conditions and suction conditions input in steps S1 to S2, and performs trial coating with reverse suction. For example, the user touches the "Operation 1" switch in the correction 2 image (correction information display unit 283 ) shown in FIG. 11( b ) displayed on the display device 51 to eject the liquid multiple times.

Next, in step S4, the user actually measures (actually measures) the coating size of the coating material applied to the workpiece using a vernier caliper, a ruler, or the like. The user inputs the measured coating size ("diameter 1" and "height 1") into the correction 2 image shown in FIG. 11(b) displayed on the display device 51 . At this time, the information (correction information) input by the user is accepted by the correction information accepting unit 27 of the dispenser control device 2 . In addition, a measuring device or the like for measuring the coating size of the coating material may be installed at an arbitrary position, and the coating size of the coating material may be measured automatically. Furthermore, if a communication device is provided to communicate the measurement results of the measuring equipment, both measurement of coating dimensions and parameter setting can be automated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5 , in step S5 - 1 , the dispenser control device 2 predicts the forward rotation speed range in which the desired coating size can be obtained based on the measurement result in step S4 , and issues an instruction to use the range. The forward rotation speed of several points is used to adjust the suction parameters (displayed on the display device 51). At this time, for example, each switch of "Operation 2", "Operation 3" and "Operation 4" shown in (a) of FIG. 12 is touched to eject the liquid, and the settings of "Inhalation speed 2", " Each parameter of "inhalation speed 3" and "inhalation speed 4" is a correction 3 image (correction information display unit 283) in which fluid shutoff becomes appropriate. In addition, the display control unit 28 may control the display device 51 to display an image such as "Please adjust the forward rotation speed × the reverse suction of the rotation." In addition, the above-mentioned adjustment (automatic setting) of the reverse rotation suction may be performed based on only the combination of the forward rotation speed and the reverse rotation speed at one point. In this case, steps S5-1 and S5-2 can be omitted by generating a relationship using artificial intelligence such as AI based on the parameters set in step S2.

Specifically, in step S4, when the user inputs the measurement result of the coating size into the predetermined item of the correction 2 image shown in (b) of FIG. 11, the operation parameter setting unit 23 estimates (automatically specifies) that the desired Forward rotation speed range for desired coating amount. As a method for determining the forward rotation speed range, the actual measured coating amount (the value calculated from the actual measured coating size) obtained in the above step S4 and the target coating amount (the value calculated from the target coating size) are compared. ) multiplied by the specified tolerance rate is set as the upper or lower limit of the range. As a simpler modification, it is possible to not use the actual measured coating amount for calculation, but to specify the range through calculation or using a database or the like based only on the target coating amount. In addition, the coating amount is not limited, and the coating size, that is, diameter (width), height, or area (which can be calculated based on the diameter or height, or can be obtained through image processing, etc.) can be used for calculation.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7 , when the horizontal axis is the forward rotation speed [min ^-1 ] and the vertical axis is the reverse rotation speed [min ^-1 ], it is estimated that the forward rotation is The speed range is 10.0 to 20.9 [min ^-1 ]. In addition, since the reverse rotation speed at the forward rotation speed 10.0 [min ^-1 ] has been adjusted and input in step S2, in the correction 3 image shown in (a) in Figure 12, the adjustment and input are indicated The reverse rotation speed at each forward rotation speed of 13.6 [min ^-1 ], 17.3 [min ^-1 ], and 20.9 [min ^-1 ]. In addition, the reverse suction time is fixed and does not change. In addition, the reverse suction time may be changed and the rotation speed may be fixed.

Next, in step S5-2, the user adjusts the inhalation parameter corresponding to the instructed forward rotation speed in advance. For example, the user touches the "operation 2", "operation 3", and "operation 4" switches respectively in the correction 3 image shown in FIG. 12(a) displayed on the display device 51, and ejects the liquid. Next, the user adjusts each parameter of "suction speed 2", "suction speed 3", and "suction speed 4" so that the fluid cutoff becomes appropriate. Then, by inputting the result of the user's adjustment from the input/output device 5 (touch panel), the input result is accepted by the inhalation parameter correction information accepting unit 272 of the correction information accepting unit 27 of the dispenser control device 2 . In this way, a relationship between the two is generated by setting an appropriate reverse rotation speed (suction parameter) corresponding to a plurality of forward rotation speeds (discharge parameters). That is, the parameter relationship generation unit 24 generates a relationship between the discharge parameters and the suction parameters based on actual values related to the combination of the forward rotation speed (discharge parameter) and the reverse rotation speed (suction parameter). For example, the parameter relationship generating unit 24 may generate a relationship using an approximate curve using a plurality of points. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 7 , the relationship is generated by linear interpolation using two points, but it may also be linear interpolation using three or more points, or polynomial, exponential approximation, logarithmic approximation, sine wave, etc. By generating the relationship in this way, when the forward rotation speed is changed, appropriate suction parameters can be automatically calculated even if the changed forward rotation speed is not the forward rotation speed for which the suction parameters are set in step S2 or step S5-2. In step S5-2, if it can be confirmed that the fluid is cut off appropriately at the above three rotation speeds, proceed to the next step.

Next, steps S6 and S7 are repeated. In step S6, coating is performed based on the forward and reverse rotation speeds calculated by the operation parameter setting unit 23. In step S7, the user measures the coating size (diameter and height) of the coating material applied to the workpiece. , and enter the measurement results. The processing contents of steps S6 and S7 will be described in detail below.

In step S6, the operation parameter setting unit 23 calculates the forward rotation speed based on the setting size set in step S1-1, and calculates the reverse rotation speed based on the relationship between the forward rotation speed and the reverse rotation speed found in step S5. . When calculating the forward rotation speed, for example, as shown in Figure 8, the horizontal axis is the forward rotation speed and the vertical axis is the coating amount of the coating material (the hemisphere of the ellipsoid calculated based on the test coating and actual measured dimensions. volume) chart. In Figure 8, Z(n-2) represents the rotation speed and coating amount of the (n-2)th coating, and Z(n-1) represents the rotation speed and coating amount of the (n-1)th coating. Apply amount. Z(0) can be the next (nth) rotation speed and the target coating amount as a corrected prediction.

The above-mentioned corrected prediction will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 9 . In FIG. 9 , similarly to the above-described FIG. 8 , the horizontal axis represents the forward rotation speed, and the vertical axis represents the coating amount of the coating material. In (a) of FIG. 9 , let the first time be “0” and the second time be “△”. When the relationship between the coating amount and the rotational speed is linear, if coating is performed at the calculated rotational speed, it is estimated that only the amount of "□" is discharged. The actual discharged amount is "◇". Next, in (b) of FIG. 9 , since the data from the past two times are used for correction, calculation is performed by replacing “△” with “△” and replacing “◇” with “△”. By repeating the above calculation multiple times, as shown in (c) in Figure 9, "0" and "Δ" become close.

As mentioned above, correction based on the relationship between the past two measured values (actual values) (connecting two points with a line) is possible only after the third trial coating. Therefore, in the first pass, calculations and actual measurements as shown in steps S1 to S4 are performed to draw the first point. In the second pass, the difference (ratio) between the first measured coating size and the desired coating size is multiplied by the first rotation speed to calculate the second rotation speed. The second point is plotted by performing trial coating and actual measurement at this rotation speed. The third time is to connect the first point and the second point with a line to derive the rotation speed corresponding to the desired coating size. The above-mentioned method is repeated until the target coating amount is reached.

Next, in step S7, the user measures the coating dimensions (diameter and height) of the coating material applied to the workpiece, and inputs the measurement results. For example, if there are multiple coating materials applied to the workpiece, just enter the average value of each coating size. At this time, for example, the user inputs "diameter 2" and "diameter 2" as the measurement result of the coating size in the correction 4 image shown in FIG. 12(b) displayed on the display device 51 (correction information display unit 283). Height 2". At this time, the information (correction information) input by the user is accepted by the ejection parameter correction information accepting unit 271 of the correction information accepting unit 27 of the dispenser control device 2, and the operating parameter setting unit 23 corrects the operating parameters based on the correction information. Furthermore, steps S6 and S7 are repeated. At this time, in step S6, as described above, the each operation parameter setting unit 23 calculates the forward rotation speed based on the relationship between the actual measured size measured in steps S4 and step S7 and the set size set in step S1-1, and The reverse rotation speed is calculated based on the relationship between the forward rotation speed and the reverse rotation speed found in step S5.

According to the embodiment described above, the following effects (1) to (8) can be obtained.

(1) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 automatically sets the suction parameters that are correlated with the suction amount of the fluid in the suction operation based on the suction conditions of the fluid. According to the above-described embodiment, the suction parameter that is correlated with the suction amount of fluid in the suction operation is automatically set based on the suction condition of the fluid. Therefore, for example, the user can smoothly set the suction parameters without making trial and error depending on the state of the fluid applied to the workpiece. In this way, since the suction parameters related to the suction amount of the fluid are automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit 23, difficult adjustment know-how is not required. As a result, the adjustment time for the fluid suction amount during the suction-back operation can be shortened, and therefore the adjustment time for the fluid application amount to be applied to the workpiece can also be shortened.

(2) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 sets the suction parameter based on the relationship with the discharge parameter set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 . Accordingly, since the suction parameters are automatically set based on the relationship with the ejection parameters, for example, the user can set the suction parameters without trial and error based on the state of the fluid applied to the workpiece. This eliminates the need for complicated operations in setting the suction parameters, thereby shortening the time required to adjust the fluid suction amount.

(3) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, the parameter relationship generation unit 24 generates the relationship between the ejection parameter and the suction parameter based on the actual value related to the combination of the ejection parameter and the suction parameter. Thereby, the relationship between the two is automatically generated by setting appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the discharge parameters. Therefore, the user can preset appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters without making trial and error.

(4) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, at least one of linear interpolation using a plurality of points or a polynomial is used to generate the relationship between the ejection parameters and the suction parameters through the parameter relationship generation unit 24 . Thereby, by utilizing at least any one of linear interpolation using a plurality of points or a polynomial, it is possible to set appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters. Thereby, since the relationship between the two is automatically generated, the user can preset appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters without making trial and error.

(5) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 sets based on at least one of the target ejection amount of the fluid ejected with respect to the workpiece during the ejection operation and the target coating size of the coating cross section. Spray parameters. Thereby, the ejection parameters used to set the corresponding suction parameters are automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 based on at least one of the target ejection amount of the fluid and the target coating size of the coating cross section. Therefore, there is no need for the user to perform calculations. Wait for the ejection parameters to be calculated.

(6) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 determines the target coating based on the difference between the target ejection amount of the fluid ejected relative to the workpiece during the ejection operation and the actual measured ejection amount of the fluid, and the target coating of the coating cross section. The ejection parameters are set based on at least any one of the differences between the coating size and the measured coating size. Thereby, the ejection parameter for setting the corresponding suction parameter is determined by the operation parameter setting unit 23 based on the difference between the target ejection amount of the fluid and the actual measured ejection amount, and the difference between the target coating size of the coating cross section and the actual measured coating size. At least one of the parameters is automatically set, so there is no need for the user to calculate the ejection parameters through calculations, etc.

(7) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, the suction parameter is the output and/or the operation time during the suction operation in the dispenser device 1 . Thereby, the distributor device 1 can perform the suction operation based on the output and/or the operation time corresponding to the suction parameters set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 .

(8) In the coating system 100 according to the above embodiment, the distributor device 1 is composed of a uniaxial eccentric screw distributor. Thereby, the operating parameters are roughly proportional to the discharge amount and the suction amount. Therefore, the calculated values and the actual values can be easily matched, and the adjustment can be easily converged. In addition, compared with air-type, spiral-type distributor devices, etc., the ratio between the discharge amount and the suction amount and the operating parameters is high, and the adjustment becomes easier. As a result, the uniaxial eccentric screw type distributor device 1 can be used to configure the coating system 100 that can shorten the adjustment time of the coating amount of the fluid to be coated on the workpiece.

[Other embodiments] Next, a filling system 110 according to another embodiment of the dispenser system of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 13 .

As shown in FIG. 13 , the filling system 110 mainly includes a dispenser device 1 , a dispenser control device 2 , a robot 3 and a robot control device 4 . These devices are electrically connected through wired communication or wireless communication in a manner that enables one-way or two-way information communication. The dispenser control device 2 is mainly responsible for the overall control of the dispenser device 1 . The robot control device 4 is mainly responsible for the overall control of the robot 3 . The robot 3 is equipped with a dispenser device 1 .

In this embodiment, the filling system 110 differs from the coating system 100 described above only in that the filling material 120 discharged from the dispenser device 1 of the filling system 110 is filled into a workpiece 130 (filling object) such as a container. . Therefore, the configuration provided in the coating system 100 can be replaced by the filling system 110 .

According to the embodiment described above, the following effects (9) to (16) can be obtained.

(9) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 automatically sets the suction parameters that are correlated with the suction amount of the filling material 120 based on the suction conditions of the filling material 120 . According to the above-described embodiment, the suction parameters that are correlated with the suction amount of the filling material 120 in the back suction operation are automatically set based on the suction conditions of the filling material 120 . Therefore, for example, the user can smoothly set the suction parameters without making trial and error depending on the state of the filling material 120 filled in the workpiece 130 . In this way, since the suction parameters related to the suction amount of the filling material 120 are automatically set by the operation parameter setting part 23, no difficult adjustment know-how is required. As a result, since the adjustment time for the suction amount of the filling material 120 during the suction back operation can be shortened, the adjustment time for the filling amount of the filling material 120 to be filled into the workpiece 130 can also be shortened.

(10) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 sets the suction parameter based on the relationship with the discharge parameter set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 . Accordingly, since the suction parameters are automatically set based on the relationship with the ejection parameters, for example, the user can set the suction parameters without trial and error based on the state of the filling material 120 filled in the workpiece 130 . This eliminates the need for complicated operations when setting the suction parameters, and therefore can shorten the time required to adjust the suction amount of the filling material 120 .

(11) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, the parameter relationship generating unit 24 generates the relationship between the discharge parameter and the suction parameter based on the actual value related to the combination of the discharge parameter and the suction parameter. Thereby, the relationship between the two is automatically generated by setting appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the discharge parameters. Therefore, the user can preset appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters without making trial and error.

(12) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, at least one of linear interpolation using a plurality of points or a polynomial is used to generate the relationship between the ejection parameter and the suction parameter through the parameter relationship generation unit 24 . Thereby, by utilizing at least any one of linear interpolation using a plurality of points or a polynomial, it is possible to set appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters. Thereby, since the relationship between the two is automatically generated, the user can preset appropriate suction parameters corresponding to the ejection parameters without making trial and error.

(13) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 sets the ejection parameters based on the target ejection amount of the filling material 120 ejected with respect to the workpiece 130 during the ejection operation. Accordingly, since the discharge parameters used to set the corresponding suction parameters are automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 based on the target discharge amount of the filling material 120, the user does not need to calculate the discharge parameters through calculation or the like.

(14) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, the operation parameter setting unit 23 sets the ejection parameters based on the difference between the target ejection amount of the filler material 120 ejected with respect to the workpiece 130 during the ejection operation and the actual measured ejection amount of the filler material 120 . Accordingly, since the discharge parameters for setting the corresponding suction parameters are automatically set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 based on the difference between the target discharge amount and the actual measured discharge amount of the filling material 120, there is no need for the user to calculate the discharge parameters through calculation or the like.

(15) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, the suction parameter is the output and/or the operation time during the suction operation in the dispenser device 1 . Thereby, the distributor device 1 can perform the suction back operation based on the output and/or the operation time corresponding to the suction parameters set by the operation parameter setting unit 23 .

(16) In the filling system 110 according to the above embodiment, the distributor device 1 is composed of a uniaxial eccentric screw distributor. Thereby, the operating parameters are roughly proportional to the discharge amount and the suction amount. Therefore, the calculated value and the actual value can be easily matched, and the adjustment can be easily converged. In addition, compared with air-type, spiral-type distributor devices, etc., the ratio between the discharge amount and the suction amount and the operating parameters is high, and the adjustment becomes easier. As a result, the filling system 110 that can shorten the adjustment time of the filling amount of the filling material 120 to be filled into the workpiece 130 can be configured using the uniaxial eccentric screw type distributor device 1 .

[Other modifications] The above-described embodiment may be modified as follows.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a uniaxial eccentric screw type is applied as an example of the distributor device is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, any type of distributor device can be used as long as it is a plunger type (piston type), valve type, screw type, air type, etc. distributor device that can perform a suction-back operation.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, as an example of the coating conditions, the coating diameter, coating height, and coating time of the coating material are mainly shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the present invention, the coating conditions may include conditions other than the coating diameter, coating height, and coating time of the coating material.

In the above-described embodiment, the case of spot coating in which the coating material is applied to the workpiece in a spot shape has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, in the case of line coating in which a coating material is applied linearly to a workpiece, a value related to the coating length (length of the line) can serve as the coating condition. For example, it may be necessary to calculate the volume of the shape (semi-cylindrical shape) of a linear cross-section of the coating material. In addition, in the case of line coating, coating speed (relative movement speed of the dispenser device with respect to the workpiece) may be used as the coating condition instead of the coating time.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, as an example of the coating conditions, management is performed based on the coating size. However, management may also be performed based on the coating amount (volume or mass).

In the above embodiment, when setting the suction parameters through the operation parameter setting unit, the user estimates the suction parameters through a coating test and inputs the suction parameters into the dispenser control device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, by automating the measurement of the dimensions of the applied coating material, etc., the control device can automatically set the suction parameters without the user having to input the data to the control device.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, as an example of the operation parameters (discharge parameters and suction parameters), the discharge parameters are set to the output and/or operation time during the forward rotation operation of the distributor device, and the suction parameters are set to Examples include output and/or operation time during the suction operation of the distributor device, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the present invention, as long as the operating parameters have a correlation with the coating amount of the coating material relative to the workpiece, for example, the moving speed or moving distance of the robot may also be included in the operating parameters.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the input-output device (touch panel) in which the display device and the input device are integrated is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the display device (such as a display, a monitor, etc.) and the input device (such as a keyboard, numeric keys, mouse, etc.) may also be constructed separately. In addition, an input/output device such as a touch panel may be provided in the casing of the control device, or the touch panel provided in the casing of the control device may be deleted and a completely different (separate) PC or tablet may be used for input and output. Display data.

The above-described embodiment is configured so that the user can input application conditions and the like in the application shape designation image (Fig. 10). Alternatively, when the user inputs the application conditions and the like, the application shape designation image (Fig. 10) may be configured to reflect the application. Graphics of conditions and the like are displayed on the application shape designation image and the like of the display device. Thereby, the user can visually confirm the application shape of the applied coating material.

In the above-described embodiment, the application shape designation image (Fig. 10) allows the user to input application conditions, etc., but in addition, it is also possible to use a drawing method such as auto-shape, That is, operations such as dragging the mouse, pinching in (pinch in, zooming out), and spreading (pinch out, zooming in) on the touch panel to bring the thumb and index finger closer and farther away are used to input graphics, change sizes, and automatically reflected in the size value.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the application shape designation image (Fig. 10) is configured so that the user can input application conditions and the like. However, in addition to this, it may be configured such that a user can input a function for enlarging the application size. Or a reduced "magnification" input unit or a selection button that can select the "magnification", so that the coating size can be adjusted by the user input (selecting) the "magnification".

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the application shape designation image (Fig. 10) is configured so that the user can input application conditions and the like. However, in addition to this, it may be configured such that instructions for enlarging the application size or the like are displayed in advance. The reduced "value" allows the user to adjust the coating size by selecting the "value" button (touch operation in the case of a touch panel).

In addition, modifications related to the above-mentioned coating system can also be applied to the above-mentioned filling system as similar modifications.

The above-mentioned embodiments are all appropriate examples of the present invention, and any other embodiments within the scope described in the claims are naturally included in the technical scope of the invention.

1: Distributor device 11: Pump mechanism department 12:Spout 2: Distributor control device (control device) 21: Input acceptance department 22: Coating condition setting part 23: Operation parameter setting part 24: Parameter relationship generation department 25:Motion Control Department 27:Calibration Information Reception Department 271: Ejection parameter calibration information reception department 272: Inhalation Parameter Calibration Information Reception Department 28: Display control part 281: Coating condition display part (condition display part) 282: Operation parameter display part 283: Calibration information display part 51:Display device 100: Coating system (dispenser system) 110: Filling system (dispenser system) 120: Filling material 130:Artifact

(a) in FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of the coating system according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing another overall structure of the coating system according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a dispenser device used in the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the coating amount adjustment procedure of the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the coating amount adjustment procedure of the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining the rotation speed calculation method of the dispenser device of the coating system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a graph showing the relationship between the forward rotation speed and the reverse rotation speed for explaining the reverse suction setting of the coating system according to the present embodiment. 8 is a graph showing the relationship between the forward rotation speed and the target coating amount in the dispenser device of the coating system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining the correction of operating parameters of the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 10 is a coating shape designation image showing coating conditions and operation parameters in the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 11 is a correction information display image displayed when correcting operating parameters in the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 12 is a correction information display image displayed when the operation parameters are corrected in the coating system according to this embodiment. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a filling system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

1: Distributor device

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271: Ejection parameter calibration information reception department

272: Inhalation Parameter Calibration Information Reception Department

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281: Coating condition display part

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283: Calibration information display part

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Claims (8)

A distributor system, characterized in that it is provided with a distributor device having an ejection port for ejecting fluid and a pump mechanism for moving the fluid relative to the ejection port, and is capable of performing a ejection operation and a suction back operation, the ejection operation being The pump mechanism is operated to move the fluid from the pump mechanism toward the discharge port, and the suction back operation is to move the fluid from the discharge port toward the pump mechanism. The pump mechanism is operated in such a way that the control device controls the action of the dispenser device; the dispenser system is capable of performing either or both of a coating action and a filling action, and the coating action is The filling operation refers to performing the suction operation after ejecting the fluid to the workpiece through the ejection operation to apply the fluid to the workpiece. The filling operation refers to performing the suction operation after ejecting the fluid to the workpiece through the ejection operation. The suck-back operation is used to fill the workpiece with fluid, and the control device has an operation parameter setting part. The operation parameter setting part automatically sets the suction amount of the fluid in the suck-back operation according to the suction condition of the fluid. relationship to the inhalation parameters. The dispenser system according to claim 1, wherein the operation parameter setting part derives and sets the ejection parameters that are correlated with the ejection amount of the fluid ejected through the pump mechanism part based on the ejection conditions of the fluid; the operation The parameter setting part sets the suction parameter based on the relationship with the discharge parameter set by the operation parameter setting part. The dispenser system according to claim 2, wherein the control device has a parameter relationship generation unit that generates the ejection based on an actual value related to a combination of the ejection parameter and the suction parameter. The relationship between the parameters and the inhalation parameters. The dispenser system according to claim 3, wherein, The parameter relationship generation unit generates a relationship between the ejection parameter and the suction parameter using at least one of linear interpolation using a plurality of points or a polynomial. The dispenser system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the operation parameter setting unit is configured according to the target discharge amount of the fluid discharged relative to the workpiece during the discharge operation and the target coating size of the coating cross section. At least one of them sets the ejection parameters. The dispenser system according to claim 5, wherein the operation parameter setting part is based on the difference between the target discharge amount of the fluid discharged with respect to the workpiece and the actual measured discharge amount of the fluid during the discharge operation, and the coating The ejection parameter is set based on at least any one of the differences between the target coating size of the coating cross section and the actual measured coating size. The distributor system according to claim 1, wherein the suction parameter is the output and/or operation time of the suction back operation in the distributor device. The distributor system according to claim 1, wherein the distributor device is a single-axis eccentric screw distributor.

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