JP5324896B2 - Catering support system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a layout support system for distributing components used in a product assembly process to a layout cart.

  In the product assembly line, a parting operation is performed to collect parts and distribute the parts to each product assembly process. In general, instructions are given to the arrangement workers who perform the arrangement work by means of a document (hereinafter referred to as “distribution instructions”) that describes the arrangement instructions for the parts. Created by indirect staff in the department.

  In the product assembly line, there is a daily demand for improving the efficiency of production work and the efficiency of production management, but similar demands are also made in the layout work. Particularly, in the catering work, it is required to respond quickly to product design changes, product assembly process changes, production plan changes, and parts inventory fluctuations. Various catering support systems have been proposed to meet such demands.

  In the layout support system disclosed in Patent Document 1, in a production line that performs multi-mix mixed production, the product assembly process, the in-process status of each lot related to parts and assemblies in the previous process of the product assembly process, and the production line The operation status of the assembly equipment and the usage status of the jigs in the production line are monitored in real time. In addition, the information obtained from these monitorings is assigned to priorities for assembly work of parts and assemblies for each lot in response to changes in production plans, changes in work in progress, and changes in the operating status of equipment and jigs. It is calculated and the instruction of the catering work is given.

In the layout support system disclosed in Patent Document 2, the inventory quantity of parts arranged on the line side beside the production line and the quantity of parts ordered according to the inventory quantity are calculated, and the simulation of the layout is performed. It is executed, and an appropriate amount of arrangement and an arrangement time of the parts are instructed using this arrangement simulation.
JP 2001-125621 A JP 2003-114709 A

  However, in the layout support system of Patent Literature 1, parts and assemblies are only instructed for each lot. Further, in the layout support system of Patent Document 2, only the amount of parts distributed and the time of layout are instructed. That is, the layout support systems of Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 do not specifically indicate the layout position of each component.

  For this reason, in order to give a specific arrangement instruction to the arrangement worker, the indirect staff in the production department still needs to create an arrangement instruction. Such an arrangement instruction of the serving instruction increases the work load of the indirect staff, and consequently deteriorates the work efficiency of the entire production department. In addition, it is difficult to quickly modify a layout instruction in response to a change in production status such as a product design change, a product assembly process change and a production plan change.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a layout support system that can reduce the work load of indirect staff in the production department and can provide specific component layout instructions while quickly responding to changes in production status. It is to provide.

In order to solve the problem, a layout support system according to the present invention is a layout support system for instructing to arrange a plurality of parts used in a product assembly process on at least one layout cart, and the shape of the parts The assembly information using parts information of the plurality of parts having information on the dimensions and dimensions, cart information on the layout cart having information on the shape and dimensions of the layout cart, and assembly procedure information on the assembly procedure of the product. Corresponding to the procedure, layout instruction information for instructing the layout cart to distribute the part is calculated, and the layout instruction information is displayed in correspondence with the shape and dimensions of the part, the figure of the part, and the layout It is output using the figure of the trolley cart displayed corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the cart.

  In the serving support system according to the present invention, bucket information relating to at least one bucket that can sort and store a part or all of the plurality of parts is further included, and the bucket information includes information on the shape and dimensions of the bucket. And in-bucket component arrangement instruction information for instructing to arrange the component in the bucket storage chamber corresponding to the assembly procedure, the bucket information, the component information, and the assembly procedure information The bucket is arranged in correspondence with the assembly procedure using the parts information, the cart information, the bucket information, the assembly procedure information, and the in-bucket component arrangement instruction information. A layout instruction calculated to be distributed to the cart is further included in the layout instruction information, and the part layout instruction information in the bucket is the part. And the figure is output by using the graphic of the bucket to be displayed corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the bucket, the serving indication information is outputted by further using a figure of the bucket.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, pallet layout information related to a part of the plurality of parts arranged on a pallet at a location different from the layout cart is further included, and the pallet layout information is combined with the layout instruction information. Calculated and output.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, the parts information further includes pre-assembly information for instructing to pre-assemble a part of the plurality of parts before arranging the parts on the layout cart. Is calculated and output in combination with the serving instruction information.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, the component information further includes additional allowance information related to an allowance for allowing an additional component to be added, and in the layout instruction information, only the figure of the allowance for adding the component is included. The figure of another part can be added.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, part inventory information relating to the inventory of the plurality of parts is further included, and the lacking part information relating to a missing part among the plurality of parts uses the part inventory information, whereby the serving instruction is provided. Calculated and output in combination with information.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, production plan information having at least a plurality of product assembly process schedules is further included, and a part used in a product assembly process different from the product assembly process to replenish the insufficient parts The diversion information for instructing to divert is calculated and output in combination with the layout instruction information by using the production plan information.

In the layout support system of the present invention, the position of the figure of the part indicated in the layout instruction information can be changed, and when the position of the figure of the part is changed, the position of the figure of the changed part is related. The part position change information is stored, and the layout instruction information is further calculated and output using the part position change information.

According to the serving support system of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. The layout support system according to the present invention is a layout support system for instructing to arrange a plurality of parts used in a product assembly process on at least one layout cart, and has information on the shape and dimensions of the parts. Corresponding to the assembling procedure using parts information of the plurality of parts, cart information of the serving cart having information on the shape and dimensions of the serving cart, and assembling procedure information concerning an assembling procedure of the product , Arrangement instruction information for instructing arrangement of parts to the arrangement cart is calculated, and the arrangement instruction information is displayed on the figure of the part displayed corresponding to the shape and dimension of the part, and the shape and dimension of the arrangement cart. It is output using the figure of the trolley cart displayed correspondingly. Therefore, a specific layout instruction to the layout cart can be automatically output based on the graphics of the parts and the layout cart. Therefore, the indirect staff in the production department does not need to create a layout instruction document for the layout cart, and the efficiency of operations in the entire production department can be improved. In addition, it is possible to automatically calculate the layout instruction information in response to changes in production status such as product design changes, product assembly process changes, and production plan changes, enabling quick change of layout instructions. It becomes. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is improved and the production efficiency is improved.

  In the serving support system according to the present invention, bucket information relating to at least one bucket that can sort and store a part or all of the plurality of parts is further included, and the bucket information includes information on the shape and dimensions of the bucket. And in-bucket component arrangement instruction information for instructing to arrange the component in the bucket storage chamber corresponding to the assembly procedure, the bucket information, the component information, and the assembly procedure information The bucket is arranged in correspondence with the assembly procedure using the parts information, the cart information, the bucket information, the assembly procedure information, and the in-bucket component arrangement instruction information. A layout instruction calculated to be distributed to the cart is further included in the layout instruction information, and the part layout instruction information in the bucket is the part. The figure and the bucket figure displayed corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the bucket are output, and the layout instruction information is further output using the bucket figure. A specific layout instruction including the layout is automatically output. Therefore, the indirect staff in the production department does not need to create a serving instruction including the bucket, and the efficiency of the work in the entire production department can be improved. In addition, in response to changes in production status such as product design changes, product assembly process changes, and production plan changes, it is possible to automatically calculate and output the in-bucket part arrangement instruction information, which is quick. It is possible to change the serving instruction. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is improved and the production efficiency is improved.

In the layout support system of the present invention, pallet layout information related to a part of the plurality of parts arranged on a pallet at a location different from the layout cart is further included, and the pallet layout information is combined with the layout instruction information. Thus, the layout instruction information can be automatically calculated while taking into account large parts that cannot be allocated to the distribution cart . Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved and the production efficiency is improved.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, the parts information further includes pre-assembly information for instructing to pre-assemble a part of the plurality of parts before arranging the parts on the layout cart. Is calculated and output in combination with the serving instruction information. The layout operator can perform the layout work while checking and assembling parts that need to be assembled in advance before the layout. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, the component information further includes additional allowance information related to an allowance for allowing an additional component to be added, and in the layout instruction information, only the figure of the allowance for adding the component is included. The figure of another part can be added, and the part can be arranged in consideration of the space in the height direction of the arrangement cart, and the arrangement efficiency of the part is further improved. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, part inventory information relating to the inventory of the plurality of parts is further included, and the lacking part information relating to a missing part among the plurality of parts uses the part inventory information, whereby the serving instruction is provided. It is calculated and output in combination with the information, so that the laying worker can perform the laying work based on the laying instruction information while quickly responding to the delivery status of the insufficient parts. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

  In the layout support system of the present invention, production plan information having at least a plurality of product assembly process schedules is further included, and a part used in a product assembly process different from the product assembly process to replenish the insufficient parts The diversion information for instructing to divert is calculated and output in combination with the arrangement instruction information by using the production plan information. It is possible to perform the layout work based on the layout instruction information while diverting the parts used in the product assembly process to respond quickly. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

In the layout support system of the present invention, the position of the figure of the part indicated in the layout instruction information can be changed, and when the position of the figure of the part is changed, the position of the figure of the changed part is related. Component position change information is stored, and the layout instruction information is further calculated and output using the component position change information, and the figure of the component and the layout cart in the automatically calculated layout instruction information If the positional relationship with the figure becomes a problem for the parts layout work and assembly work, information on the positional relationship between the parts and the layout cart changed in consideration of actual workability is provided. It is reflected in the system, and the layout instruction information considering the layout work efficiency is calculated and output. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

  A catering support system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

( Reference embodiment )
A catering support system according to a reference embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a layout work using a layout support system 1 according to a reference embodiment of the present invention. The serving support system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a storage / arithmetic apparatus 2 and a monitor 3 connected to the storage / arithmetic apparatus 2 as an example of an output unit. As another example of the output unit, a unit that prints a paper medium may be used. The storage / calculation device 2 is configured to calculate information related to an instruction for arranging the component 5 on the distribution cart 4, and the monitor 3 outputs information related to the instruction calculated by the storage / calculation device 2. It is configured.

At the time of the layout work in which the parts 5 are allocated to at least one distribution cart 4 (hereinafter, described as an example in the reference embodiment of the present invention as a single distribution cart 4), the layout operator 6 A plurality of components 5 are arranged in the storage space 4b on the shelf 4a provided in the distribution cart 4 in accordance with the distribution instruction displayed on the table.

  The arrangement worker 6 distributes the parts 5 to the arrangement cart 4, and then conveys the arrangement cart 4 to the product assembly process 7. In the product assembly process 7, the assembly operator 8 assembles the product 9 using these parts 5.

  Here, the layout support system 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system flow of the serving support system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The storage / calculation device 2 includes storage / calculation means 101 capable of storing and calculating information included in the layout support system 1. The storage / arithmetic apparatus 2 includes parts information 102, cart information 103, and assembly procedure information 104.

The component information 102 is information regarding a plurality of components 5. The component information 102 includes information regarding the shape and dimensions of the component 5, and further includes information regarding the number of components 5 and other information necessary for giving a layout instruction. The component information 102 is, for example, be entered directly to the serving support system 1, and the like be provided by the other system has information on BOM, will be included in a serving support system 1.

  The cart information 103 is information related to the serving cart 4. The cart information 103 includes information related to the shape and dimensions of the serving cart 4, and further includes information necessary for giving a serving instruction. The assembly procedure information 104 is information relating to a procedure for using the component 5 in product assembly.

  The layout support system 1 uses layout information 102, truck information 103, and assembly procedure information 104 for instructing to arrange the parts 5 on the layout cart 4 in accordance with the assembly procedure. Then, the calculation is performed by the storage / calculation unit 101. The layout instruction information 105 is visually output to the monitor 3 using a graphic display.

  Here, the layout instruction information 105 output to the monitor 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state where the layout instruction information 105 is output in the embodiment of the present invention. The monitor 3 outputs a layout car figure 201 displayed in correspondence with the shape and dimensions of the layout car 4, and outputs a part graphic 202 displayed in correspondence with the shape and dimensions of the part 5. . The monitor 3 outputs a state in which the figure 201 of the serving cart is viewed from one side.

The layout car 201 has a shelf graphic 201 a corresponding to the shelf 4 a of the service cart 4.
The positional relationship between the layout cart graphic 201 and the component graphic 202 is output in correspondence with the positional relationship between the layout cart 4 and the component 5 that make a layout instruction in the layout instruction information 105.

In the monitor 3, the layout rule for the part graphic 202 is that the part graphic 202 is distributed from the left to the right on the monitor 3 in the order of assembly in each stage of the shelf graphic 201a. The catering is repeated from the top to the bottom. Therefore, in the actual layout work, the layout operator 6 distributes the parts 5 to the layout cart 4 according to such a layout rule.

As described above, according to the reference embodiment of the present invention, a specific layout instruction can be automatically output by the layout cart graphic 201 and the part graphic 202 output as the layout instruction information 105. Therefore, the indirect staff in the production department does not need to create a layout instruction for arranging the parts 5 on the distribution cart 4, and the work efficiency in the entire production department can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to automatically calculate the layout instruction information 105 in response to changes in production status such as product design changes, product assembly process changes, and production plan changes, enabling quick change of layout instructions. It becomes. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is improved and the production efficiency is improved.

( First embodiment )
A catering support system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the basic configuration of the layout support system 1 of the first embodiment is the same as that of the reference embodiment, and information used for calculation and output information in the layout support system 1 are different. The same elements as reference embodiment will be described using the same names and reference numerals as the reference embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the reference embodiment will be described.

  The arrangement work will be described again with reference to FIG. The plurality of parts 5 may include small parts 5a that need to be stored in a container or the like. The small parts 5a include not only general-purpose parts such as screws, bolts, nuts, and washers, but also small parts that may be dissipated when arranged on the trolley 4.

In FIG. 1, at least one bucket 10 (hereinafter, described as an example in the first embodiment of the present invention as a single bucket) is used as a container for storing the accessory component 5a. The bucket 10 includes a plurality of storage chambers 10a, and small parts 5a are stored in the storage chamber 10a. The catering worker 6 performs the catering work using the bucket 10 as in the reference embodiment .

The serving support system 1 will be described again with reference to FIG. The storage / arithmetic apparatus 2 further includes bucket information 106. The bucket information 106 is information related to the bucket 10. The bucket information 106 includes information related to the shape and dimensions of the bucket 10, and further includes information related to the number of buckets 10 and other information necessary for giving a layout instruction, and the shape and dimensions of the bucket 10. In detail, the information regarding the outer shape and dimensions of the bucket 10, the information regarding the number of buckets 10, the information regarding the shape and dimensions of the storage chamber 10 a stored in the bucket 10, the information regarding the number of storage chambers 10 a, and In addition, it has information necessary for giving instructions for serving. The distribution support system 1 calculates the distribution instruction information 105 obtained by adding the distribution instruction to the distribution cart 4 for the bucket 10 by the storage / calculation means 101 using the bucket information 106. Such arrangement instruction information 105 is visually output to the monitor 3 using a graphic display.

  Further, the layout support system 1 calculates in-bucket component layout instruction information 107 for instructing the bucket 10 to distribute the small parts 5 a stored in the bucket 10 in accordance with the assembly procedure, in combination with the layout instruction information 105. This in-bucket part arrangement instruction information 107 is also visually output to the monitor 3 using a graphic display.

  With reference to FIG. 3 again with respect to the layout instruction information 105 output to the monitor 3, a bucket graphic 203 displayed corresponding to the outer shape and outer dimensions of the bucket 10 is further output.

  Next, the in-bucket component arrangement instruction information 107 output to the monitor 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a state where the in-bucket component arrangement instruction information 107 is output in the embodiment of the present invention. The monitor 3 outputs a small part graphic 202a displayed corresponding to the shape and size of the small part 5a, and outputs a bucket graphic 203 displayed corresponding to the shape and size of the bucket 10.

  The monitor 3 outputs a state in which the bucket graphic 203 is viewed from above. At this time, the downward direction of the monitor 3 indicates the front side of the laying worker 6 in the bucket 10. Furthermore, the storage room graphic 203 a is also displayed in the bucket graphic 203 corresponding to the storage room 10 a of the bucket 10. The positional relationship between the accessory part figure 202a and the storage room figure 203a is output in correspondence with the positional relation between the accessory part 5a and the storage room 10a in the in-bucket part arrangement instruction information 107.

  In the monitor 3, the layout rule of the accessory part figure 202a is to store the accessory part figure 202a from the left to the right in the order of assembly in the group 203 of storage compartments arranged in the horizontal direction on the monitor 3. Such storage is repeated from the group 203 of storage room graphics 203 a displayed at the bottom to the group 203 storage room graphic 203 a displayed at the top. Therefore, in the actual layout work, the layout worker 6 distributes the small parts 5a to the bucket 10 according to such a layout rule.

As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the specific layout instruction information 105 including the layout of the bucket 10 and the in-bucket component layout instruction information 107 are automatically output. Therefore, the indirect staff in the production department does not need to create a serving instruction including the bucket 10 and the work in the entire production department can be made more efficient. Further, in response to changes in production status such as product design changes, product assembly process changes, and production plan changes, the distribution instruction information 105 and the in-bucket part arrangement instruction information 107 are further automatically calculated and output. It is possible to change the serving instruction more quickly. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

( Second Embodiment )
A catering support system 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic configuration of the layout support system 1 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the reference embodiment or the first embodiment , and the information used for calculation and the output information in the layout support system 1 are different. The same elements as reference embodiment and the first embodiment will be described using the same names and reference numerals as the reference embodiment and the first embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the reference embodiment and the first embodiment will be described.

  The arrangement work will be described again with reference to FIG. The plurality of components 5 may include a large component 5b having a size or weight that cannot be arranged on the distribution cart 4. Such a large component 5b is arranged at a place different from the arrangement cart 4 like the pallet 11 shown in FIG.

The serving support system 1 will be described again with reference to FIG. The storage / arithmetic apparatus 2 includes pallet layout information 108 related to the large component 5b. The layout support system 1 further calculates the layout instruction information 105 using the pallet layout information 108 and visually outputs it to the monitor 3 using a graphic display. At this time, information regarding the large component 5b is not displayed on the monitor 3 using a graphic display.

Based on the pallet layout information 108, the layout support system 1 calculates pallet layout information 109 combined with the layout instruction information 105 by the storage / calculation means 101. The palette layout information 109 is output to the monitor 3 as a table.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a table in which the pallet arrangement information 109 is output in the second embodiment of the present invention, and shows the part name and number of the large parts 5b and the pallet name of the pallet 11 on which the large parts 5b are arranged. And the placement location are displayed.

As described above, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the pallet layout information 109 is calculated and output in combination with the layout instruction information 105, and the layout is performed while taking into account the large component 5b that cannot be allocated to the layout cart 4. The instruction information 105 can be automatically calculated. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

(Third embodiment)
A catering support system 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic configuration of the layout support system 1 according to the third embodiment is the same as that of any one of the reference embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment, and information used for computation in the layout support system 1. And the output information is different. The same elements as those in the reference embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment will be described using the same names and symbols as those in the reference embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment. Hereinafter, differences from the reference embodiment, the first embodiment, and the second embodiment will be described.

  The arrangement work will be described again with reference to FIG. The plurality of parts 5 may include a pre-assembled part 5c that is created by assembling several parts in advance before being arranged on the distribution cart 4. In this case, the arrangement worker 6 assembles the pre-assembled part 5c in advance immediately before the arrangement work, and distributes the pre-assembled part 5c to the arrangement cart 4.

The serving support system 1 will be described again with reference to FIG. The storage / arithmetic apparatus 2 includes pre-assembly information 110 regarding the pre-assembly component 5c. The layout support system 1 further calculates the layout instruction information 105 by the storage / calculation means 101 using the pre-assembly information 110, and the layout instruction information 105 is visually displayed on the monitor 3 using a graphic display. Is output. At this time, the pre-assembly information 110 is output in a post-assembly state, and again referring to FIG. 3, the pre-assembly part figure 202b corresponding to the pre-assembly part 5c is displayed in the post-assembly state. The

Further, the layout support system 1 calculates the pre-assembly information 111 in a state combined with the layout instruction information 105 by the storage / calculation means 101 based on the pre-assembly information 110 and outputs it to the monitor 3 as a table.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a table in which the pre-assembly information 111 is output in the third embodiment of the present invention, and shows a part name and number of the pre-assembly parts 5c and a plurality of parts constituting the pre-assembly parts 5c. The part name and the number of parts are displayed.

As described above, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the pre-assembly information 111 is calculated and output in combination with the layout instruction information 105, and the layout operator 6 needs to assemble in advance before the layout. The arrangement work can be performed while checking and assembling the pre-assembled part 5c. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

( Fourth embodiment )
A catering support system 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The basic configuration of the layout support system 1 of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of any one of the reference embodiment and the first to third embodiments, and information used for calculation in the layout support system 1. And the output information is different. The same elements as those in the reference embodiment and the first to third embodiments will be described using the same names and symbols as those in the reference embodiment and the first to third embodiments. Hereinafter, differences from the reference embodiment and the first to third embodiments will be described.

  The arrangement work will be described again with reference to FIG. The plurality of parts 5 may include an additional allowable part 5d. The upper allowance component 5d is a component that allows another component 5e to be added, and the layout operator 6 can distribute another component 5e only on the upper allowance component 5d.

The serving support system 1 will be described again with reference to FIG. The storage / arithmetic apparatus 2 includes additional allowance information 112 regarding the additional allowable component 5d. The layout support system 1 further calculates the layout instruction information 105 using the additional allowance information 112 and visually outputs it to the monitor 3 using a graphic display. At this time, it is possible to output a state in which another component 5e is added only on the allowable component 5d.

  Such a state will be described with reference to FIG. 3 again. The graphic 202d of another part can be displayed only on the graphic 202c of the part corresponding to the allowable component 5d. In addition, such a layout rule with the figure 202c of an allowable component to be added and another part 202d is to be assembled first from the figure 202d of another part.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, in the layout instruction information 105, another part figure 202d can be added only to the addition allowed part figure 202c, and the height of the layout cart 4 can be increased. The parts 5 can be arranged while taking the space in the direction into consideration, and the arrangement efficiency of the parts 5 is further improved. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

( Fifth embodiment )
A catering support system 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the basic configuration of the layout support system 1 of the fifth embodiment is the same as that of any one of the reference embodiment and the first to fourth embodiments , and information used for calculation in the layout support system 1. And the output information is different. The same elements as the reference embodiment, and the first to fourth embodiments will be described using the same names and reference numerals as the reference embodiment, and the first to fourth embodiments. Hereinafter, differences from the reference embodiment and the first to fourth embodiments will be described.

The serving support system 1 will be described again with reference to FIG. The serving support system 1 further includes parts inventory information 113 and production plan information 114. The parts inventory information 113 is information related to parts inventory of a plurality of products. The production plan information 114 is information regarding production plans for a plurality of products. The production plan information 114 includes information on a product assembly schedule in a product assembly process of a plurality of types of products.

  Based on the part information 102 and the parts inventory information 113, the layout support system 1 combines the missing part information 115 regarding the missing parts among the parts used for product assembly with the layout instruction information 105, and stores / calculates them. Calculated by means 101. This missing part information 115 is output to the monitor 3 as a table.

  Furthermore, when such a missing part can be diverted from another product assembly process, the layout support system 1 uses the diversion information 116 regarding the divertable part based on the missing part information 115 and the production plan information 114. Is calculated by the storage / calculation means 101 in combination with the serving instruction information 105. This diversion information 116 is also output to the monitor 3 as a table.

  Here, output of the missing part information 115 and the diversion information 116 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a table that outputs the missing part information 115 in the embodiment of the present invention, in which the part names and the number of missing parts are displayed. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a table that outputs the diversion information 116 in the embodiment of the present invention, and displays the name and number of divertable parts and information related to other diversion parts.

As described above, according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the missing part information 115 is calculated by the storage / calculation unit 101 in combination with the layout instruction information 105 and is output. However, it is possible to perform the layout work based on the layout instruction information 105 while quickly responding to the delivery status of the missing parts. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

According to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the diversion information 116 is calculated and output in combination with the layout instruction information 105, and the layout operator 6 is used in another product assembly process regarding the missing parts. It is possible to perform the layout work based on the layout instruction information 105 while diverting the parts and responding quickly. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

( Sixth embodiment )
A catering support system 1 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the basic configuration of the layout support system 1 of the sixth embodiment is the same as that of any one of the reference embodiment and the first to fifth embodiments, and information used for calculation in the layout support system 1. And the output information is different. The same elements as those in the reference embodiment and the first to fifth embodiments will be described using the same names and symbols as those in the reference embodiment and the first to fifth embodiments. Hereinafter, differences from the reference embodiment and the first to fifth embodiments will be described.

The serving support system 1 will be described again with reference to FIG. The layout position of the component 5 instructed in the layout instruction information 105 can be manually changed. For this reason, when the part 5 is actually arranged on the arrangement cart 4 based on the instruction by the automatically calculated arrangement instruction information 105, the arrangement operator 6 removes the part 5 when a problem occurs in the handling of the part 5. It is possible to move to a position suitable for handling and input the moved information to the serving support system 1. Information regarding the component 5 moved in this way is displayed on the monitor 3 as it is, and is also input to and included in the storage / calculation means 101 as component position change information 117.

Further, the component position change information 117 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 again. The figure 202e of the moving target part is arranged on the figure 201a of the uppermost shelf in the figure 201 of the arrangement cart. By moving the mouse 202 (not shown) connected to the layout support system 1 by dragging and dropping the figure 202e of the movement target part, a virtual line on the figure 201a of the shelf from the top to the second stage on the monitor 3 is displayed. It moves to the position of the figure 202e 'of the movement target part indicated by. By such an operation, the component position change information 117 is input.

As described above, according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the positional relationship between the layout cart graphic 201 and the component graphic 202 in the automatically calculated layout instruction information 105 indicates that the layout operation and assembly work for the component 5 are performed. Therefore, the component position change information 117 of the positional relationship between the layout cart 4 and the component 5 changed in consideration of the actual workability can be reflected in the layout support system 1 when it becomes a problem. Therefore, the arrangement instruction information 105 that further considers the arrangement work efficiency is calculated and output. Therefore, the efficiency of the serving instruction is further improved, and the production efficiency is further improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made based on the technical idea of the present invention.

  For example, as a first modification of the embodiment of the present invention, the output unit other than the monitor 3 and the paper medium may be used. The same effect as the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

  As a second modified example of the embodiment of the present invention, in the reference embodiment and the first to sixth embodiments, the number of the trolley trucks 4 may be two or more, and each of them corresponds to the assembly procedure. The order in which the serving cart 4 is used may be determined. The same effect as the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

As a third modification of the embodiment of the present invention, in the first to sixth embodiments, the number of buckets 10 may be two or more, and the order in which each bucket 10 is used corresponding to the assembly procedure. It may be determined. The same effect as the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

As a fourth modification of the embodiment of the present invention, for the output of the bucket layout instruction information 107 in the first embodiment to the sixth embodiment, the figure 202a of the accessory part is included in the figure 203a of the storage room in the figure 203 of the bucket. Instead of displaying, the part name and the number of small parts 5a may be displayed. The same effect as the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

As a fifth modification of the embodiment of the present invention, in the sixth embodiment, the component position change information 117 may be input by operating a keyboard connected to the layout support system 1. The same effect as the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

It is a figure which shows the outline of the layout work using the layout support system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the system flow of the layout assistance system in embodiment of this invention. In embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows an example of the state which output the arrangement | positioning instruction | indication information. In embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows an example of the state which output bucket serving instruction information. In embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows an example of the table | surface which output the palette layout information. In embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows an example of the table | surface which output the pre-assembly information. In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a figure showing an example of a table which outputted missing part information. In an embodiment of the present invention, it is a figure showing an example of a table which outputted diversion information.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Arrangement support system 2 Memory | storage / computing device 3 Monitor 4 Arrangement cart 4a Shelf 4b Storage space 5 Parts 5a Small parts 5b Large parts 5c Pre-assembly parts 5d Additional allowable parts 5e Other parts 6 Arrangement worker 7 Product assembly process 8 Assembly work 9 Product 10 Bucket 11 Pallet 101 Storage / Calculation means 102 Parts information 103 Carriage information 104 Assembly procedure information 105 Serving instruction information 106 Bucket information 107 In-bucket part allocation instruction information 108, 109 Pallet allocation information 110, 111 Pre-assembly information 112 Addition Allowable information 113 Parts inventory information 114 Production plan information 115 Missing parts information 116 Diversion information 117 Parts position change information 201 Arrangement cart figure 201a Shelf figure 202 Part figure 202a Small parts figure 202b Pre-assembled part figure 202c Additional allowed parts Figure of 202d different parts of the figure 202e, 202e 'figure of figure 203a storage room of the graphic 203 bucket to be moved parts

Claims (7)

A layout support system for instructing to arrange a plurality of parts used in a product assembly process on at least one layout cart,
Using the part information of the plurality of parts having information on the shape and dimensions of the parts, the cart information of the serving cart having information on the shape and dimensions of the layout cart, and assembly procedure information on the assembly procedure of the product Calculating the arrangement instruction information for instructing the arrangement of the parts to the arrangement cart corresponding to the assembly procedure,
The serving indication information, and part of the graphic to be displayed corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the part, so that the output using the figure serving trolley to be displayed corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the catering truck And
Furthermore, bucket information relating to at least one bucket capable of sorting and storing a part or all of the plurality of parts is included,
The bucket information includes information on the shape and dimensions of the bucket;
In-bucket component arrangement instruction information for instructing to arrange the component in the storage chamber of the bucket corresponding to the assembly procedure, using the bucket information, the component information, and the assembly procedure information Calculated,
Using the parts information, the carriage information, the bucket information, the assembly procedure information, and the in-bucket part arrangement instruction information, the bucket is arranged on the arrangement cart corresponding to the assembly procedure. The calculated serving instruction is further included in the serving instruction information,
The in-bucket part arrangement instruction information is output using the figure of the part and the figure of the bucket displayed corresponding to the shape and dimensions of the bucket,
A catering support system in which the catering instruction information is further output using a graphic of the bucket . The pallet arrangement information regarding a part of the plurality of parts arranged on a pallet at a location different from the arrangement cart is further included, and the pallet arrangement information is calculated and output in combination with the arrangement instruction information. 2. The serving support system according to 1. The parts information further includes pre-assembly information for instructing to pre-assemble a part of the plurality of parts before arranging the parts on the arrangement cart, and the pre-assembly information is combined with the arrangement instruction information. The catering support system according to claim 1, wherein the catering support system is calculated and output as described above. The component information further includes additional permissible information regarding an additional allowable component that allows additional components to be added,
The arrangement | positioning assistance system as described in any one of Claims 1-3 in which the figure of another said part can be added only to the figure of the said addition | permission allowance part in the said arrangement | positioning instruction information. Parts inventory information relating to the inventory of the plurality of parts is further included, and missing part information relating to a missing part among the plurality of parts is calculated and output in combination with the serving instruction information by using the parts inventory information. The catering support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Production plan information having at least a plurality of product assembly process schedules is further included for instructing to use a part used in a product assembly process different from the product assembly process in order to supplement the missing parts The distribution support system according to claim 5, wherein the diversion information is calculated and output in combination with the distribution instruction information by using the production plan information. The position of the figure of the part indicated in the layout instruction information can be changed,
When the position of the figure of the part is changed,
The part position change information related to the position of the changed figure of the part is stored,
The arrangement | positioning assistance system as described in any one of Claims 1-6 by which the said arrangement | positioning instruction | indication information is further calculated and output using the said component position change information.

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