WO2022070762A1 - 作業機システム - Google Patents

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WO2022070762A1
WO2022070762A1 PCT/JP2021/032421 JP2021032421W WO2022070762A1 WO 2022070762 A1 WO2022070762 A1 WO 2022070762A1 JP 2021032421 W JP2021032421 W JP 2021032421W WO 2022070762 A1 WO2022070762 A1 WO 2022070762A1
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清人 松岡
智雅 西河
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
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  • the present invention relates to a working machine system including a working machine such as a power tool.
  • Patent Document 1 describes that the optimum setting parameters for work can be selected by making it possible to change the setting parameters of a power tool by wireless communication from a mobile device.
  • the user requests the manufacturer of the work machine to repair the work machine. If the failed part is a part for storing the setting parameters, the manufacturer will replace the part for storing the setting parameters with a new part. In such a case, it would be convenient if the setting parameters used by the user could be restored to new parts. Further, even when the user additionally purchases a new work machine, it is considered convenient if the setting parameters used by the user can be restored to the new work machine. Furthermore, it would be convenient if another user could divert the setting parameters used by one skilled user.
  • an object of the present invention is to solve at least one of the above problems. That is, the present invention is a highly convenient work machine system for managing work machine information (for example, setting information), a work machine system that can restore work machine information (for example, setting information) after repair, and a work machine. It is an object of the present invention to provide a work machine system capable of handing over the information (for example, setting information) to another work machine, or a work machine system capable of diverting the setting information of another worker.
  • work machine information for example, setting information
  • a work machine system capable of diverting the setting information of another worker.
  • One aspect of the invention is a working machine system.
  • This working machine system is connected to the first working machine having a first storage unit for storing the first information by wire or wirelessly, and acquires the first information from the first storage unit. It has a first terminal device for storing information, and a server device connected to the first terminal device by wire or wirelessly to acquire and store the first information from the first terminal device.
  • the information stored in the storage unit of the working machine for example, the setting information can be stored in the first terminal device and the server device.
  • the first information acquired from the first storage unit is transferred to the second storage unit via the first terminal device or the server device. You may memorize it. According to this, the information stored in the storage unit of the working machine, for example, the setting information can be stored in another storage unit.
  • the second storage unit may be incorporated in the first working machine in place of the first storage unit. According to this, when the storage unit is replaced due to the repair of the working machine, the original information, for example, the setting information can be stored in the newly incorporated storage unit.
  • a second working machine different from the first working machine may be provided, and the second storage unit may be incorporated in the second working machine.
  • the original information for example, the setting information can be stored in a work machine different from the original work machine.
  • the first terminal device or the server device has a third storage unit, and the first information may be stored in the second storage unit from the first storage unit via the third storage unit. According to this, the information of other working machines can be collectively managed by storing the information in the third storage unit. Information on a plurality of working machines stored in the third storage unit, for example, setting information can be viewed.
  • Unique information including at least one of the serial number or the model name of the first working machine is stored in the first storage unit, and the first information and the unique information are stored in the third storage unit. It may be associated and stored. According to this, information, for example, setting information can be easily managed. The relationship between the work machine and the setting information can be easily grasped.
  • a part of the first information may be stored in the second storage unit. According to this, it is possible to reset the information that does not need to be taken over (information about the exchanged new part).
  • a second terminal device that is connected to the first working machine and the server device by wire or wirelessly and transmits the first information to the server device is provided, and the second terminal device is independent of the first terminal device.
  • the first information may be automatically transmitted to the server device at regular intervals or at arbitrary timings. According to this, even when the first working machine and the first terminal device cannot be connected (for example, the control unit fails), the first information, for example, the first setting information can be stored in the server device.
  • the first working machine includes a first working machine main body and a power supply device detachably attached to the first working machine main body, and the first storage unit is built in the first working machine main body.
  • the power supply device has a connection unit connected to the first terminal device by wire or wirelessly, and the first information stored in the first storage unit on the main body side. May be transmitted to the first terminal device via the connection portion. According to this, information, for example, setting information can be transmitted to the terminal device via the power supply device even in the working machine main body having no communication function.
  • the first working machine has unique information including at least one of its own serial number or model name, and the first information includes history information of the first working machine and repair information of the first working machine.
  • the first terminal device may include a display unit capable of displaying information on the unique information and at least one of the history information and the repair information. According to this, the user can easily confirm the information.
  • the first terminal device has an operation unit for reading second information of a work machine different from the first work machine, and the second information is an operation parameter for operating the other work machine.
  • the first working machine may be operable based on the second information. According to this, workability can be improved because the setting values (operation parameters) of other workers can be used.
  • the first terminal device may have an operation unit for driving according to the operation parameters in the state before the operation based on the second information or the operation parameters in the initial state.
  • the second information for example, the second setting information does not suit the user's work, it is possible to easily return to the previous setting or the initial setting. Operability can be improved.
  • a part of the first information acquired from the first storage unit may be modified and stored in the first storage unit via the first terminal device or the server device. According to this, it is possible to reset the information that does not need to be taken over (information about the exchanged new part).
  • the first storage unit stores unique information including at least one of the serial number or the model name of the first working machine.
  • the first storage unit stores unique information including at least one of the serial number or the model name of the second working machine in the first working machine via the first terminal device or the server device. It may be incorporated in the second working machine instead. According to this, even when there is a change in unique information, it can be suitably dealt with.
  • a highly convenient work machine system for managing work machine information for example, setting information
  • a work machine system for recovering work machine information for example, setting information after repair
  • a work machine capable of passing information, for example, setting information to another work machine, or a work machine system capable of diverting the setting information of another worker.
  • the conceptual diagram of the working machine system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention.
  • the circuit block diagram of the 1st working machine 1 of FIG. The circuit block diagram of the 1st terminal apparatus 80 of FIG.
  • the circuit block diagram of the power supply device 20 of FIG. A table showing an example of unique information, usage history information, and repair information of the first working machine 1.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of “arbitrarily setting / selecting takeover information” (S40) in FIGS. 12, 19 and 25.
  • S40 select takeover information
  • FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing a first part of the operation of the work equipment system of FIG. Similarly, a sequence diagram showing the second part. Similarly, a sequence diagram showing the third part.
  • the screen display explanatory drawing (the 1) of the dedicated application of the 2nd terminal apparatus 90.
  • (A) is a display example of a website displayed on the second terminal device 90 from which setting information can be downloaded.
  • (B) is a screen display explanatory diagram of a dedicated application of the second terminal device 90 displayed when the link of the website is tapped.
  • the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
  • the present embodiment relates to a working machine system.
  • This working machine system includes a first working machine 1, a first terminal device (management device) 80, a second terminal device (communication device) 90, and a server device 100.
  • a power supply device (battery pack) 20 is detachably connected to the first working machine 1.
  • the first working machine 1 is, for example, an electric tool such as an impact driver or an impact wrench.
  • unique information of the first working machine 1 that is, its own model name and serial number are described, and a code representing the model name and serial number, for example, a QR code (registered trademark). ) Etc. are attached.
  • the first working machine 1 has a storage unit 46 (FIG. 2) as a first storage unit for storing its own unique information and first information, for example, first setting information.
  • the storage unit 46 includes a non-volatile memory.
  • the storage unit 46 stores unique information of the first working machine 1 (hereinafter, also referred to as “first unique information”), usage history information, and repair information.
  • the first unique information is the model name and serial number of the first working machine 1.
  • the serial number is a number that can uniquely identify the first working machine 1.
  • the usage history information and the repair information are examples of the first setting information.
  • the usage history information includes the total number of times the switch trigger (trigger switch) is pulled, the number of times the switch trigger is pulled for each working time, the total operating time of the motor, the operating time for each current flowing through the motor, and the model name of the power supply device 20 used. And the number of times, error history, etc.
  • the repair information includes the date and time of repair, the ID (identification information) of the part replaced by the repair, the ID of the factory where the repair was performed, and the like.
  • the first unique information and the first setting information play a very important role in situations such as product management and failure cause identification. Therefore, when the first working machine 1 is repaired, it is very useful to take over the first unique information and the first setting information.
  • the present embodiment is characterized in that the information can be taken over to the first working machine 1 after repair even under various conditions assumed when taking over the first unique information and the first setting information.
  • the first setting information may include operation parameters related to the drive of the first working machine 1.
  • the operating parameters are switch trigger play, minimum rotation speed, maximum rotation speed, rotation speed increase speed at soft start, width of low speed region, and the like.
  • the working machine 1 is an impact wrench, the tightening power and the time from the start of striking to the stop of the motor (auto stop time) and the like.
  • the first terminal device 80 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or the like.
  • the first terminal device 80 is located, for example, at a store of the first working machine 1.
  • a management application (hereinafter, "management application") for managing the first working machine 1 is installed in the first terminal device 80.
  • the first terminal device 80 has a storage unit 83 (FIG. 3), which is an example of a third storage unit.
  • the storage unit 83 includes a non-volatile memory.
  • the first terminal device 80 is connected to the first working machine 1 by wire or wirelessly, acquires the first unique information and the first setting information from the storage unit 46 of the first working machine 1, and associates them with each other (association). It is stored in the storage unit 83.
  • the first terminal device 80 can display at least a part of the first unique information and the first setting information on the screen.
  • the first terminal device 80 can rewrite at least a part of the first unique information and the first setting information.
  • the exterior of the first working machine 1 may be replaced by repair.
  • the first terminal device 80 reads the code attached to the new exterior and includes the serial number written on the new exterior in the first unique information (for example, associated with the serial number written on the original exterior). , Can be written to the storage unit 46.
  • some parts of the first working machine 1 may be replaced by repair.
  • the first terminal device 80 can reset the usage history information related to the replaced parts and write it in the storage unit 46. For example, when the switch trigger 9 is replaced, the first terminal device 80 can reset (set to 0) the number of times the switch trigger 9 is pulled in the usage history information and write it to the storage unit 46.
  • the server device 100 has a database 100a, which is an example of the third storage unit.
  • the server device 100 is connected to the first terminal device 80 by wire or wirelessly, acquires the first unique information and the first setting information from the first terminal device 80, links them, and stores them in the database 100a.
  • the server device 100 belongs to, for example, the manufacturer of the first working machine 1.
  • each unique information and each setting information of a large number of work machines of the same type (same model name) or different types as those of the first work machine 1 are stored in association with each other.
  • the second terminal device 90 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like owned by the user of the first working machine 1.
  • a dedicated application (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated application") for the user to manage the first working machine 1 is installed in the second terminal device 90.
  • the second terminal device 90 is connected to the first working machine 1 and the server device 100 by wire or wirelessly, stores the first unique information and the first setting information in its own storage unit, and transmits (uploads) the first unique information and the first setting information to the server device 100. can.
  • the second terminal device 90 automatically transmits (uploads) the first unique information and the first setting information to the server device 100 periodically or at an arbitrary timing independently of the first terminal device 80.
  • the dedicated application can manage various work machines other than the first work machine 1, and the unique information and setting information of the work machine can be uploaded to the server device 100 at the same timing.
  • FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of the first working machine 1.
  • the switch trigger 9 is an operation switch for the user to switch between driving and stopping the motor 3.
  • the current detection circuit 41 detects the current flowing through the motor 3 by the voltage across the resistor R1 provided in the current path of the motor 3 and transmits it to the control unit 40.
  • the voltage detection circuit 42 detects the input voltage from the battery cell 21 of the power supply device 20 and transmits it to the control unit 40.
  • the switch operation detection circuit 43 detects the operation (on / off and operation amount) of the switch trigger 9 and transmits it to the control unit 40.
  • the control power supply circuit 44 converts the voltage of the battery cell 21 into a power supply voltage of the control unit 40 or the like and outputs the voltage.
  • the motor control circuit 45 is, for example, an inverter circuit, and supplies a drive current to the motor 3 under the control of the control unit 40.
  • the control unit 40 includes a microcontroller and the like, controls the motor control circuit 45 in response to the operation of the switch trigger 9, and controls the drive of the motor 3.
  • the control unit 40 and the storage unit 46 are separate blocks in FIG. 2, the storage unit 46 may be a part of the control unit 40.
  • the temperature detection circuit 47 detects the temperature of the motor 3 or the motor control circuit 45 by the output signal of the temperature sensor 50 provided in the vicinity of the motor 3 or the motor control circuit 45, and transmits the temperature to the control unit 40.
  • the wired communication circuit 48 is a circuit for wire communication with the power supply device 20 or the first terminal device 80.
  • a communication adapter is attached to the first working machine 1 in place of the power supply device 20.
  • the adapter has an outer shape that imitates the power supply device 20.
  • the adapter also functions as a power supply device for supplying power to the first working machine 1.
  • the adapter and the first terminal device 80 are connected to each other by a communication cable.
  • the wired communication circuit 48 is a circuit for wire communication with the first terminal device 80 via an adapter.
  • the lighting LED drive circuit 49 is a lighting circuit of a light emitting element D1 such as an LED for lighting.
  • the control unit 40 controls the on / off of the switching element SW1 provided in the current path of the illumination LED drive circuit 49.
  • FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of the first terminal device 80.
  • the short-range wireless communication circuit 81 is a circuit for performing short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) with the first working machine 1 under the control of the control unit 85.
  • the short-range wireless communication antenna 89a is connected to the short-range wireless communication circuit 81.
  • the long-distance wireless communication circuit 82 is a circuit for communicating with the server device 100 via a wireless LAN or the like or directly connected to a network such as the Internet.
  • the telecommunications antenna 89b is connected to the telecommunications circuit 82.
  • the wired communication circuit 84 is a circuit for communicating with the server device 100 via a wired LAN or the like or directly connected to a network such as the Internet.
  • the control unit 85 includes a processor unit and the like, and controls the entire operation of the first terminal device 80. Although the control unit 85 and the storage unit 83 are separate blocks in FIG. 3, the storage unit 83 may be a part of the control unit 85.
  • the first terminal device 80 includes a camera 86, an external interface 87, and a display 88.
  • the camera 86 has a code reading function provided on the exterior of the first working machine 1.
  • the display (screen) 88 functions not only as a display unit but also as a touch panel (operation unit).
  • the second terminal device 90 also has the same hardware configuration as the first terminal device 80 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of the power supply device 20.
  • the battery cell 21 is an arbitrary number of rechargeable battery cells such as a lithium ion secondary battery.
  • the current detection circuit 22 detects the output current of the battery cell 21 by the voltage across the resistor R2 provided in the path of the output current of the battery cell 21 and transmits it to the control unit 27.
  • the voltage detection circuit 23 detects the output voltage of the battery cell 21 and transmits it to the control unit 27.
  • the control power supply circuit 24 converts the output voltage of the battery cell 21 into a power supply voltage of the control unit 27 or the like and outputs the voltage.
  • the temperature sensor 25 is provided in the vicinity of the battery cell 21.
  • the wireless communication circuit 26 is a circuit for performing short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) with the first terminal device 80 or the second terminal device 90.
  • the short-range wireless communication antenna 32 is connected to the wireless communication circuit 26.
  • the control unit 27 includes a microcontroller and the like, and controls the entire operation of the power supply device 20. In FIG. 4, the control unit 27 and the storage unit 28 are separate blocks, but the storage unit 28 may be a part of the control unit 27.
  • the temperature detection circuit 29 detects the temperature of the battery cell 21 from the output signal of the temperature sensor 25 and transmits it to the control unit 27.
  • the wired communication circuit 30 is a circuit for wire communication with the first working machine 1.
  • the remaining amount LED drive circuit 31 is a lighting circuit of a light emitting element D2 such as an LED for displaying the remaining amount of the battery cell 21.
  • the control unit 27 controls the on / off of the switching element SW2 provided in the current path of the remaining amount LED drive circuit 31.
  • FIG. 6 is an example of data transmitted / received between the management device (first terminal device 80) and the first working machine 1 when the management device (first terminal device 80) reads the information of the first working machine 1. Is shown.
  • FIG. 7 is an example of data transmitted / received between the management device (first terminal device 80) and the first working machine 1 when the management device (first terminal device 80) writes information to the first working machine 1. Is shown.
  • the first unique information and the first setting information stored in the storage unit 46 of the first working machine 1 can be stored in the first terminal device 80, the second terminal device 90, and the server device 100. It's convenient. As a result, even if the information stored in the storage unit 46 is lost, the lost information can be restored. For example, when the storage unit 46 is replaced with another new storage unit (an example of the second storage unit) due to repair or the like, the information stored in the storage unit 46 is transferred from the storage unit 83 of the first terminal device 80. It can be written (stored) in the other storage unit. Alternatively, the first terminal device 80 can download the information stored in the storage unit 46 from the server device 100 and write (store) it in the other storage unit.
  • the other storage unit may be incorporated in a second working machine different from the first working machine 1.
  • the second working machine is a working machine of the same type (same model name) as the first working machine 1 but having a different serial number.
  • the operation parameters stored in the storage unit 46 of the first working machine 1 are inherited in the storage unit of the second working machine. It can be convenient.
  • the first terminal device 80 uses at least a part of the first unique information and the first setting information read and stored from the storage unit 46 for the exterior replacement and the internal parts replacement of the first working machine 1 for repair. It can be edited correspondingly and stored in the storage unit 46. For example, for the first unique information and the first setting information, the serial number is changed or added due to the replacement of the exterior, and the usage history information of the relevant part is reset due to the replacement of the part, and then stored in the storage unit 46. It is possible to make it. Therefore, the first unique information and the first setting information can be preferably taken over before and after the repair, which is convenient.
  • the second terminal device 90 automatically transmits (uploads) the first unique information and the first setting information to the server device 100 periodically or at an arbitrary timing independently of the first terminal device 80. Even if the user has not visited the store or the like before the failure of the first working machine 1 and the storage unit 46 has failed, the store or the like uses the first terminal device 80 to provide a server. The first unique information and the first setting information can be acquired (downloaded) from the device 100 and written to a new replacement storage unit (second storage unit). Further, it is convenient that the server device 100 can collectively manage the unique information and the setting information of various working machines owned by the user. Further, the user can confirm the unique information and the setting information of various working machines by using the second terminal device 90, which is convenient. Further, even when the first working machine 1 and the first terminal device 80 cannot be connected (for example, the control unit fails), the first setting information stored in the second terminal device 90 at that time is stored in the server device 100. Can be saved in.
  • the first terminal device 80, the second terminal device 90, and the server device 100 store the first unique information and the first setting information in association with each other, the first setting information can be easily managed. For example, the relationship between the first working machine 1 and the first setting information can be easily grasped.
  • the first working machine 1 Since the first working machine 1 transmits the first unique information and the first setting information to the first terminal device 80 via the power supply device 20, the first working machine 1 is connected to the first terminal device 80 to the main body of the first working machine 1. It is convenient because the first unique information and the first setting information can be transmitted to the first terminal device 80 even if there is no function for direct communication.
  • the first terminal device 80 can display the first unique information and the first setting information, it is convenient for the staff of the store or the like to easily confirm the first unique information and the first setting information.
  • the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13.
  • the present embodiment relates to a working machine system.
  • the basic configuration of this working machine system is the same as that of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 the illustration of the second terminal device 90, which does not appear in the following description, is omitted.
  • this embodiment a specific example of the processing flow before and after repairing the first working machine 1 without replacing the exterior and the storage unit 46 is shown.
  • the first terminal device 80 acquires the first unique information and the first setting information from the first working machine 1 before repair, stores them in association with each other, and uploads them to the server device 100. ..
  • the server device 100 stores the first unique information and the first setting information in the database 100a in association with each other.
  • the first terminal device 80 adds the current repair information to the first setting information.
  • the usage history information of the part is reset.
  • the first terminal device 80 uploads the first unique information and the first setting information to the server device 100.
  • the server device 100 stores the first unique information and the first setting information in association with each other. After that, the first unique information and the first setting information are written in the first working machine 1A that has been repaired.
  • the management device user is, for example, a staff member of a store that operates the first terminal device 80.
  • the management equipment user performs a connection preparation operation on the first working machine 1 before repair (S1). This is, for example, an operation for enabling the short-range wireless communication function of the power supply device 20.
  • the management device user performs an operation of requesting the management device (first terminal device 80) to acquire information on the first working machine 1 (S2).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the connection to the first working machine 1 (S3).
  • the first working machine 1 transmits a connection permission response to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S4).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests information (first unique information and first setting information) from the first working machine 1 (S5).
  • the first working machine 1 transmits the requested information to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S6).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) processes the received information (first unique information and first setting information) (S7).
  • the processes of S5 to S7 are repeated as many times as necessary information.
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of the completion of information acquisition (S8).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the first working machine 1 to disconnect (S9).
  • the first working machine 1 performs a cutting process (S10). After that, the first working machine 1 is repaired.
  • the management device user performs an operation of requesting the management device (first terminal device 80) to store information in the database 100a (S11).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the management device user to input failure information (repair information) and the like (S12).
  • the management device user inputs failure information and the like to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S13).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) edits the repair information of the first setting information based on the input information.
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) accesses the server device 100 (S14).
  • the server device 100 returns a response to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S15).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) transmits the first unique information to the server device 100 (S16).
  • the server device 100 collates the first unique information with the database 100a (S17).
  • the database 100a returns an acknowledgment that the first unique information is registered in the server device 100 (S18).
  • the server device 100 notifies the management device (first terminal device 80) that the first unique information is registered (S19).
  • the processes of S17 to S19 are processes when the first unique information is already registered in the database 100a. If the first unique information is not registered in the database 100a, the processes S20 to S29 shown in FIG. 11 are performed.
  • the server device 100 collates the first unique information with the database 100a (S20).
  • the database 100a returns a response to the server device 100 that a collation error, that is, the first unique information is not registered (S21).
  • the server device 100 notifies the management device (first terminal device 80) of the collation error (S22).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of a collation error and confirms whether or not to construct a new database (S23).
  • the management device user performs a permission operation for constructing a new database for the management device (first terminal device 80) (S24).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the server device 100 to construct a new database (S25).
  • the server device 100 constructs a new database construction in the database 100a (S26).
  • the database 100a notifies the server device 100 of the completion of the new database construction (S27).
  • the server device 100 notifies the management device (first terminal device 80) of the completion of the new database construction (S28).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of the completion of the new database construction (S29).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) transmits the first setting information to the server device 100 (S30). At this time, the first unique information may be transmitted again for confirmation.
  • the server device 100 stores the received information in the database 100a (S31).
  • the database 100a notifies the server device 100 of the completion of storage (S32).
  • the server device 100 notifies the management device (first terminal device 80) of the completion of saving (S33).
  • the processes of S30 to S33 are repeated as many times as the number of information to be stored.
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of the completion of saving (S34).
  • the management equipment user performs a connection preparation operation on the first working machine 1A after repair (S35).
  • the management device user performs an operation of requesting the management device (first terminal device 80) to write information to the first working machine 1A (S36).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the connection to the first working machine 1A (S37).
  • the first working machine 1A transmits a connection permission response to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S38).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) displays information to be written in the first working machine 1A to the management device user (S39).
  • the management device user edits the information as necessary (S40). For example, if there is a part replaced by repair, the usage history information of the part is reset.
  • the management device transmits information to the first working machine 1A (S41).
  • the first working machine 1A stores the received information in the storage unit 46 (S42).
  • the first working machine 1A notifies the management device (first terminal device 80) of the completion of saving (S43).
  • the processes of S41 to S43 are repeated as many times as the number of information to be written in the first working machine 1A.
  • the management device notifies the management device user of the completion of writing (S44).
  • the management device requests the first working machine 1A to disconnect the connection (S45).
  • the first working machine 1A performs a cutting process (S46).
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a specific procedure of “arbitrarily setting / selecting takeover information” (S40) of FIGS. 12, 19, and 25.
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) displays information to be written in the first working machine 1A (S401).
  • the management device user performs an operation to change the unique information (S403).
  • the management device user performs an operation of editing (resetting) the usage history information corresponding to the replaced parts (S405).
  • the management device user inputs repair information and the like (S406).
  • unique information can be edited by the management device (first terminal device 80). Further, when repairing the first working machine 1, some parts are often replaced. At that time, depending on the part to be replaced, it may be desirable to edit the usage history information from the viewpoint of specifying the part life and the cause of failure. For example, when the switch trigger 9 is replaced, the number of times the switch trigger 9 is pressed may be reset while keeping other parts and usage history. In the flowchart of FIG. 13, the usage history information of each component can also be edited by the management device (first terminal device 80).
  • the information of the first working machine 1 before the repair is suitably transferred to the first working machine 1A after the repair. Can be done.
  • the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 19.
  • the present embodiment relates to a working machine system.
  • the basic configuration of this working machine system is the same as that of the first embodiment.
  • a specific example of the processing flow before and after the first working machine 1 is repaired by replacing the storage unit 46 is shown.
  • the second terminal device 90 acquires the first unique information and the first setting information from the first working machine 1, stores them in association with each other, and uploads them to the server device 100.
  • the server device 100 stores the first unique information and the first setting information in the database 100a in association with each other.
  • the first terminal device 80 acquires the first unique information from the code attached to the exterior of the first working machine 1, and the first setting information from the server device 100 based on the acquired first unique information. Is downloaded and written to the replaced storage unit 46 of the repaired first working machine 1B together with the first unique information.
  • the user of the first working machine 1 performs a connection preparation operation on the first working machine 1 before the failure (S51). This is, for example, an operation for enabling the short-range wireless communication function of the power supply device 20.
  • the user of the first working machine 1 performs an operation of requesting the communication device (second terminal device 90) to acquire the information of the first working machine 1 (S52).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) requests the connection to the first working machine 1 (S53).
  • the first working machine 1 transmits a connection permission response to the communication device (second terminal device 90) (S54).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) requests information (first unique information and first setting information) from the first working machine 1 (S55).
  • the first working machine 1 transmits the requested information to the communication device (second terminal device 90) (S56).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) processes the received information (first unique information and first setting information) (S57). The processes of S55 to S57 are repeated as many times as necessary information.
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) notifies the user of the first working machine 1 that the information acquisition is completed (S58).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) requests the first working machine 1 to disconnect (S59).
  • the first working machine 1 performs a cutting process (S60).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) confirms whether or not the user of the first working machine 1 is allowed to transmit information to the database (S61).
  • the user of the first working machine 1 performs an operation of permitting the communication device (second terminal device 90) to transmit information to the database (S62).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) accesses the server device 100 (S63).
  • the server device 100 returns a response to the communication device (second terminal device 90) (S64).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) transmits the first unique information and the first setting information to the server device 100 (S65).
  • the server device 100 collates the first unique information with the database 100a (S66).
  • the database 100a returns an acknowledgment that the first unique information is registered in the server device 100 (S67).
  • the processes of S66 to S67 are processes when the first unique information is already registered in the database 100a. If the first unique information is not registered in the database 100a, the processes S68 to S73 are performed.
  • the server device 100 collates the first unique information with the database 100a (S68).
  • the database 100a returns a response to the server device 100 to the effect that a collation error, that is, the first unique information is not registered (S69).
  • the server device 100 notifies the communication device (second terminal device 90) of the collation error (S70).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) requests the server device 100 to construct a new database (S71).
  • the server device 100 constructs a new database construction in the database 100a (S72).
  • the database 100a notifies the server device 100 of the completion of the new database construction (S73).
  • the server device 100 stores the first setting information in the database 100a (S74).
  • the database 100a notifies the server device 100 of the completion of storage (S75).
  • the server device 100 notifies the communication device (second terminal device 90) of the completion of saving (S76).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) notifies the user of the first working machine 1 of the completion of saving (S77).
  • the management device user performs an operation of preparing for input of unique information to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S81).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of the completion of preparation (S82).
  • the management device user performs an operation to activate the code reading function on the management device (first terminal device 80) (S83).
  • a two-dimensional code is written on the exterior of the first working machine 1, and the code reading function is a two-dimensional code reading function.
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) displays a start confirmation of the camera or the like (S84).
  • the management device user holds the camera of the management device (first terminal device 80) over the two-dimensional code of the first working machine 1 (S85).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) acquires the information of the two-dimensional code, that is, the first unique information (S86).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of the completion of acquisition of the first unique information (S87). After that, the first working machine 1 is repaired (the storage unit 46 is replaced).
  • the management equipment user performs a connection preparation operation on the first working machine 1B after repair (S88).
  • the management device user performs an operation of requesting the management device (first terminal device 80) to write information to the first working machine 1B (S89).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the connection to the first working machine 1B (S90).
  • the first working machine 1B transmits a connection permission response to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S91).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) accesses the server device 100 (S92).
  • the server device 100 returns a response to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S93).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the server device 100 to provide information based on the first unique information (S94).
  • the server device 100 collates the first unique information with the database 100a (S95).
  • the database 100a returns an acknowledgment that the first unique information is registered in the server device 100 (S96).
  • the server device 100 requests the database 100a for information associated with the first unique information (S97).
  • the database 100a transmits the first setting information, which is the information associated with the first unique information, to the server device 100 (S98).
  • the server device 100 transmits the first setting information to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S99).
  • the management device displays information to be written in the first work machine 1B to the management device user (S100).
  • the management device user edits the information as necessary (S40).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) transmits information to the first working machine 1B (S101).
  • the first working machine 1B stores the received information in the storage unit 46 (S102).
  • the first working machine 1B notifies the management device (first terminal device 80) of the completion of saving (S103).
  • the processes of S101 to S103 are repeated as many times as the number of information to be written in the first working machine 1B.
  • the management device notifies the management device user of the completion of writing (S104).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) requests the first working machine 1B to disconnect the connection (S105).
  • the first working machine 1B performs a cutting process (S106).
  • the same processing as in S11 to S19 and S30 to S34 in FIG. 10 may be performed to update the stored contents of the database 100a.
  • the storage unit 46 or the control unit 40 including the storage unit 46 may break down.
  • the storage unit 46 or the control unit 40 is exchanged, but all the internal information such as the first unique information and the first setting information are in a reset state.
  • the user of the first working machine 1 extracts information from the first working machine 1 by the communication device (second terminal device 90) before the failure, and cooperates with the server device 100 to create a database. By storing in 100a, it is possible to write the information of the first working machine 1 before the repair to the first working machine 1B after the repair.
  • the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 25.
  • the present embodiment relates to a working machine system.
  • the basic configuration of this working machine system is the same as that of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 20 the illustration of the second terminal device 90, which does not appear in the following description, is omitted.
  • FIG. 20 the illustration of the second terminal device 90, which does not appear in the following description, is omitted.
  • this embodiment a specific example of the flow of processing before and after repairing the first working machine 1 accompanied by replacement of the exterior is shown.
  • the unique information is described in the exterior, so that the unique information stored in the storage unit 46 of the first working machine 1 and the unique information described in the exterior are different. Will end up. In this embodiment, such a problem is solved.
  • the first terminal device 80 acquires the first unique information and the first setting information from the first working machine 1 before repair, stores them in association with each other, and uploads them to the server device 100. ..
  • the server device 100 stores the first unique information and the first setting information in the database 100a in association with each other.
  • the first terminal device 80 reads the code attached to the exterior of the first working machine 1C that has been repaired, acquires new unique information, and edits the first unique information. Specifically, old and new so that the first working machine 1C after repair can be identified from both the unique information of the first working machine 1 before repair and the unique information of the first working machine 1C after repair.
  • the unique information of is saved and used as the first unique information.
  • the first terminal device 80 adds the repair information this time to the first setting information. At that time, if there is a replaced part or the like, the usage history information of the part is reset.
  • the first terminal device 80 uploads the first unique information and the first setting information to the server device 100.
  • the server device 100 stores the first unique information and the first setting information in the database 100a in association with each other. After that, the first unique information and the first setting information are written in the first working machine 1C which has been repaired.
  • FIGS. 21 to 25 A more specific processing flow will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 25.
  • the processing of S111 to S120 shown in FIG. 21 is performed in the same manner as the processing of S1 to S10 shown in FIG. After that, the first working machine 1 is repaired.
  • the management device user performs an operation of preparing for input of unique information to the management device (first terminal device 80) (S121).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of the completion of preparation (S122).
  • the management device user performs an operation to activate the code reading function on the management device (first terminal device 80) (S123).
  • a two-dimensional code is written on the exterior of the first working machine 1C after repair, and the code reading function is a two-dimensional code reading function.
  • the management device displays a start confirmation of the camera or the like (S124).
  • the management device user holds the camera of the management device (first terminal device 80) over the two-dimensional code of the first working machine 1C (S125).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) acquires the information of the two-dimensional code, that is, new unique information (S126).
  • the management device (first terminal device 80) notifies the management device user of the completion of acquisition of new unique information (S127).
  • the processes S128 to S162 shown in FIGS. 23 to 25 are performed in the same manner as the processes S11 to S46 shown in FIGS. 10 to 12.
  • the replacement location is selected from the screen of FIG. 28 (A), and as shown in FIG. 36, the replacement of the exterior of the first working machine 1 is selected as the failure information, and the old and new are selected. Enter the first unique information that has been changed to include the unique information.
  • the replacement part is the exterior, in which case you can tap "Activate camera” to activate the code reading function, read the code of the new exterior, and acquire the unique information of the new exterior (not shown). ).
  • the first unique information and the first setting information are written in the database 100a (S133 in FIG. 23).
  • the same information can be obtained regardless of whether the old or new unique information is input.
  • the information of the first working machine 1 before the repair can be suitably taken over to the first working machine 1C after the repair.
  • the first working machine 1C whose exterior has been replaced may be regarded as a working machine (second working machine) different from the first working machine 1.
  • FIG. 26A shows the menu screens of the management application and the dedicated application.
  • the screen display of FIGS. 26 (B) and 27 (A) is changed to the screen display of FIG. 27 (B). In this process, the unique information of the first working machine 1 is read out.
  • FIG. 27 (B) When “Save in database” is tapped in FIG. 27 (B), the screen display in FIG. 28 (A) is displayed. On this screen, you can enter repair information, that is, the repair date and time and the replacement location (replacement parts).
  • the screen display of FIG. 28 (B) is followed by the screen display of FIG. 29 (A).
  • the screen display shown in FIG. 29B is displayed.
  • the screen display of FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B) is followed by the screen display of FIG. 31 (A).
  • FIG. 27 (B) When “Save in database” is tapped in FIG. 27 (B), the screen display in FIG. 28 (B) is followed by the screen display in FIG. 29 (A).
  • the screen display of FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B) is followed by the screen display of FIG. 33 (B).
  • the screen display of FIG. 30 (A) is skipped, the screen display of FIGS. 29 (A) to 30 (B) is passed, and then the screen display of FIG. 33 (B) is displayed. Transition to. If you tap "OK” on this screen, saving to the database 100a is completed.
  • the present embodiment relates to a working machine system.
  • the basic configuration of this working machine system is the same as that of the first embodiment.
  • the dedicated application of the second terminal device 90 has a function of customizing the settings of the first working machine 1 in addition to extracting the information of the first working machine 1. For example, it is a function to change the rotation speed of the impact driver and set the auto stop function of the impact wrench.
  • the operation parameters set by the user can be stored in the second terminal device 90 by the user himself / herself.
  • the user can acquire the operation parameters (second information, for example, the second setting information) set by another worker from the WEB.
  • each user can acquire the operation parameters used by influencers (users who have a great influence on the world through SNS etc.) via a specific WEB page. Users may be able to share the setting data with each other via SNS or the like.
  • FIG. 37 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the working machine system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the user performs an operation on the communication device (second terminal device 90) to open a WEB page on which the operation parameters set by another worker are placed (S201).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) accesses the server device 100 (S202).
  • the server device 100 returns a response (S203).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) requests the server device 100 to load the WEB page (S204).
  • the server device 100 transmits the screen data of the WEB page to the communication device (second terminal device 90) (S205).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) displays a WEB page (S206).
  • the user performs an operation of requesting the communication device (second terminal device 90) to acquire the operation parameters set by another worker (S207).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) requests the server device 100 to acquire operating parameters (S208).
  • the server device 100 transmits the operation parameter to the communication device (second terminal device 90) (S209).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) processes and stores the received operation parameters (S210).
  • the communication device (second terminal device 90) notifies the user of the completion of saving (S211).
  • 38 (A) and 38 (B) are screen displays of the dedicated application of the second terminal device 90, and show screen displays for the impact driver.
  • the operation parameters the play of the switch of the impact driver, the minimum rotation speed, the maximum rotation speed, the speed of the soft start, and the width of the low speed range can be changed by the sliders, respectively.
  • Operation parameters that are a combination of can be saved in the setting list.
  • FIG. 38 (B) a plurality of types of operation parameters can be stored in the setting list.
  • the setting list can be deleted individually.
  • 39 (A) and 39 (B) are screen displays of the dedicated application of the second terminal device 90, and show the screen display for the impact wrench.
  • the tightening power can be selected from four stages as the operation parameter, and the time from the start of striking to the stop of the motor (auto stop time) can be changed with the slider or the + and-buttons.
  • Operation parameters that are a combination of power and auto stop time can be saved in the setting list.
  • a plurality of types of operation parameters can be stored in the setting list.
  • the setting list can be deleted individually.
  • FIG. 40A is a display example of a website on which setting information can be downloaded, which is displayed on the second terminal device 90.
  • “Download setting data” in FIG. 40 (A) is tapped, the dedicated application is started and the screen in FIG. 40 (B) is displayed. If you tap "Save” here, the operation parameters of other workers will be saved in the setting list.
  • FIG. 40 (A) a moving image of a work scene can be played back as needed.
  • the operation parameters (second setting information) of other workers can be used, so that the workability is improved. If the second setting information does not suit the user's work, for example, the second setting information can be deleted from the setting list to return to the previous setting, and other settings such as the initial setting (default) can be set from the setting list. If you select it, you can easily return to the initial settings and other settings, and the operability is good.
  • 1,1A-1C ... 1st working machine 20 ... power supply device (battery pack), 80 ... 1st terminal device (management device), 90 ... second terminal device (communication device), 100 ... server device, 100a ... database ..

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