JP7660974B2 - Cabinet Hole Drilling System - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cabinet hole drilling system.

There is a system for ordering cabinets over the Internet. Since various parts may be attached to cabinets, customers may wish to purchase a standard product that is generally sold with holes drilled into it. For this reason, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a system for ordering a cabinet with holes drilled after inputting information about the type of holes to be drilled in the cabinet.

JP 2004-178360 A

When a customer wants to order a cabinet, they usually create a drawing so that they can check the size and position of the holes. When using a system to place the above-mentioned order, the customer would manually input information about the holes to be drilled into the cabinet while looking at the drawing. In other words, with conventional systems, customers had to manually input information about the holes to be drilled into the cabinet they wanted to order from scratch into the system, which created the problem of poor workability.

The inventor of this case has thoroughly investigated this issue and attempted to find a solution. The problem that this invention aims to solve is to reduce the burden on customers who wish to purchase pre-drilled cabinets using an internet-based system when using the system.

To solve the above problem, a cabinet hole processing system is provided that allows input of a text file consisting of character information about the cabinet and character information about hole processing in the cabinet, and includes a reading means for reading the input text file, and a presentation means for using the character information read by the reading means to present information about the cabinet after hole processing.

It is also preferable to have a storage means for storing cabinet item name information and associated cabinet information, and to have a configuration capable of automatically performing the steps from obtaining cabinet information that matches the cabinet item name information contained in the input text file from the storage means to presenting the cabinet information by the presentation means.

It is also preferable to have a storage means for storing the name information of the assembly parts and the multiple hole processing information in association with each other, and to automatically perform the steps from obtaining the multiple hole processing information associated with the name information of the assembly parts included in the input text file from the storage means to presenting the cabinet information with the multiple hole processing performed by the presentation means.

It is also preferable to have an ordering means for placing an order for the cabinet presented by the presentation means, and the ordering means is configured to automatically reflect the need for assembling the assembly member into the machined hole in the order when the text information includes an input item for the need for assembling the assembly member into the machined hole.

It is also preferable that the reading means is configured to be compatible with multiple formats for writing character information.

The present invention makes it possible to reduce the burden on customers who wish to purchase pre-drilled cabinets using an internet-based system when using the system.

FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a relationship between a cabinet hole processing system and a text file in the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a text file. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of content presented by a presentation unit. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a drawing presented based on order information read from information in a text file. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of a flow from inputting a text file to placing an order, etc.

The following is an embodiment of the invention. As can be seen from FIG. 1, the cabinet hole processing system 50 of this embodiment allows input of a text file Tf consisting of character information about the cabinet and character information about hole processing in the cabinet, and includes a reading means 51 that reads the input text file Tf, and a presentation means 55 that uses the character information read by the reading means 51 to present information about the cabinet after hole processing. This makes it possible to reduce the burden on customers who wish to purchase cabinets with holes processed using an internet-based system when using the system.

The configuration of the hole drilling system 50 of the embodiment will now be described. The hole drilling system 50 of the embodiment is equipped with a reading means 51 that can read a text file Tf sent via the Internet. This reading means 51 corresponds to the text file Tf, and functions to read character information about the cabinet contained in the text file Tf and character information about drilling holes in the cabinet, and to obtain the desired cabinet information. It is preferable that the reading means 51 be capable of handling a plurality of methods for writing character information.

For example, the text file Tf contains character information as shown in Figure 2. The information on the first line in Figure 2 is information that can identify the cabinet name and paint color. The second and subsequent lines are information that can identify the part name, hole processing type, hole dimensions, hole position (x coordinate, y coordinate), assembly specifications, etc.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the text file Tf is in csv format. The text file Tf is in csv format because cabinet processing information is usually created in a table format using spreadsheet software such as EXCEL (trademark). The text file Tf for input can be created simply by converting the information to csv, which simplifies the work by eliminating the need for manual input on the system as in the past. Note that in this embodiment, each item of character information written in the text file Tf is separated by a comma.

In the example shown in Figure 2, the second and subsequent lines contain information for each part name, but it is preferable to configure it so that information only needs to be entered for parts where holes will be drilled. In this case, parts with no information entered can be recognized as parts where holes will not be drilled. For example, in the example shown in Figure 2, this means that holes will only be drilled in the door and left side.

Examples of the text information contained in the text file Tf include the cabinet name, paint color, part name, hole processing type, hole dimensions, coordinate data, and assembly instructions. If the name of an assembly part is specified in the text information of the text data, it is preferable to be able to output multiple processing hole information required for the assembly part all at once.

In the embodiment, an ordering means 56 is provided for placing an order for the cabinet presented by the presentation means 55. By using text data of the cabinet's product name information, the cabinet information required for ordering the cabinet, such as the configuration of the cabinet's parts and the dimensional information of each part, can be automatically read.

Any name can be entered for the part name, but examples include DOOR, LEFT, RIGHT, BOTTOM, TOP, BACK, etc.

If you want to be able to input the hole machining type, for example, "MA" could represent a round hole, "KA" a square hole, "NMA" an oblong hole, and "NKA" an oblong hole. Also, if you specify the name of an assembly part (such as the name of an optional part such as "louver" or "ventilator") as the hole machining type, it may be possible to recognize multiple machining holes in a specific arrangement.

When specifying the dimensions of a hole, for example, a round hole with a diameter of 100 mm can be specified as 100.0. Also, when it is necessary to be able to specify coordinate data, for example, the position of the hole to be machined can be specified using information on the x-axis and y-axis based on the origin set in the lower left corner.

It may also be possible to specify whether or not to order a "cabinet with assembled parts". In this case, for example, it may be possible to specify "without assembly" or "with assembly". If assembly is to be performed, the name of the assembly parts may be required to be entered in the hole processing type field.

The information read by the reading means 51 is compared with information stored in the storage means 52 using the selection means 53. The storage means 52 in this embodiment is equipped with a cabinet database Dc that stores information on cabinets that can be ordered, a machining hole database Dh that stores information on machining holes that can be machined in the cabinet, and an assembly member database Dm that stores the names of assembly members to be assembled to the cabinet and information on the machining holes required for assembly. The selection means 53 in this embodiment compares the information stored in these databases with the information read by the reading means 51, and selects specific information.

Each database is linked to "textual information representing a specific thing" and "diagram information relating to what is represented by that textual information," and is configured so that, if necessary, a diagram specified from the textual information written in the text file Tf can be presented.

The hole processing determination means 54 uses the information stored in the storage means 52 to be able to determine whether the holes specified in the text file Tf can be processed for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf. For example, the hole processing determination means 54 compares the cabinet information selected by the selection means 53 with the processed hole information selected by the selection means 53, and checks each piece of information. More specifically, the hole processing determination means 54 refers to the cabinet database Dc to determine whether hole processing is specified in a prohibited area of the cabinet for hole processing, and refers to the processed hole database Dh to determine whether the hole shape can be processed.

If the hole processing determination means 54 determines that the hole processing specified in the text file Tf cannot be performed for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf, it is preferable to use the presentation means 55 to present a presentation indicating an error to the customer, etc. This allows the customer, etc. to confirm that there is a problem with the content they entered.

When the hole processing determination means 54 determines that the hole processing specified in the text file Tf is possible for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf, it is preferable to be able to present the order information to the customer, etc. using the presentation means 55. This allows the customer, etc. to check whether the content they entered has been reflected. Note that an example of such order information is something that can be recognized as characters, as shown in Figure 3.

For example, it is preferable to configure the system with a storage means 52 that stores cabinet product name information and associated cabinet information, and to automatically perform the process from obtaining cabinet information that matches the cabinet product name information contained in the input text file Tf from the storage means 52 to presenting the cabinet information with the presentation means 55. This can further reduce the burden on customers when using the system.

It is also preferable to configure the system with a storage means 52 that stores the product name information of the assembly parts in association with the multiple hole processing information, and to automatically perform the process from obtaining the multiple hole processing information associated with the product name information of the assembly parts contained in the input text file Tf from the storage means 52 to presenting the cabinet information on which the multiple holes have been processed by the presentation means 55. This will further reduce the burden on customers when using the system.

When the hole processing determination means 54 determines that the hole processing specified in the text file Tf is possible for the cabinet specified in the text file Tf, it is preferable to present drawing information showing the contents of the order to the customer, etc., using the presentation means 55. An example of drawing information showing the contents of the order is a drawing as shown in Figure 4, but drawing information in other formats, such as a three-dimensional representation, may also be used.

In an embodiment, an order is placed when the customer presses an order button after the information is presented by the presentation means 55. If the text information includes an input field for whether or not an assembly member needs to be installed in the machined hole, it is preferable for the ordering means 56 to automatically reflect in the order whether or not the assembly member needs to be installed in the machined hole. This can further reduce the burden on the customer when using the system. Also, a drawing number may be assigned to the drawing information showing the contents of the order, and the drawing number and drawing information may be linked. This makes it possible to easily obtain drawing information showing the contents of the order based on the drawing number.

Here, an example of the flow from inputting the text file Tf into the hole machining system 50 to proceeding to an action such as ordering will be explained following the flow shown in Figure 5. First, the text file Tf input into the hole machining system 50 is read using the reading means 51 (ST1001). After that, the selection means 53 uses the read information (such as product name information) to select from the cabinet information stored in the database (ST1002). The selection means 53 also uses the read information to select information on machined holes stored in the database, and applies this machined hole information to the cabinet information selected in step 1002 (ST1003).

Based on the processing performed in step 1003, it is determined whether or not holes can be drilled in the cabinet as specified. This determination is made using the hole drilling determination means 54 (ST1004). Based on the result of this determination, it is determined whether or not the order can be placed (ST1005).

If it is determined in step 1005 that an order can be placed, the order information is presented using the presentation means 55 (ST1006). After that, if the customer's intention to place an order is confirmed, the order is placed (ST1007). If it is determined in step 1005 that an order cannot be placed, an error is notified using the presentation means 55 (ST1008).

The present invention has been described above using examples of embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be implemented in various forms. For example, it is possible to delete or add flow elements, or change the order of elements, as long as it is consistent with the concept of the present invention.

50 Hole processing system 51 Reading means 52 Storage means 55 Presentation means Tf Text file

Claims (5)

a reading means for allowing input of a text file including character information on the cabinet and character information on drilling holes in the cabinet, and reading the input text file;
a presentation means for presenting information on a cabinet on which holes have been drilled, using the character information read by the reading means;
a hole processing determination means for determining whether or not the hole processing specified in the text file is possible for the cabinet specified in the text file;
Equipped with
A cabinet hole drilling system that recognizes that areas of a cabinet that do not have text information about hole drilling in a text file are areas where holes are not to be drilled . A storage means for storing cabinet name information and cabinet information associated therewith,
The cabinet hole machining system according to claim 1, which is capable of automatically performing steps from the step of obtaining cabinet information that matches the cabinet item name information contained in an input text file from a storage means to the step of presenting the cabinet information by a presentation means. A storage means is provided for storing information on the name of the assembly member and information on a plurality of holes in association with each other,
A cabinet hole machining system as described in claim 1 or 2, which is capable of automatically performing steps from the step of obtaining multiple hole machining information linked to the product name information of the assembly parts contained in the input text file from a storage means to the step of presenting cabinet information on which the multiple holes have been machined by a presentation means. an ordering means for ordering the cabinet presented by the presentation means,
The cabinet hole machining system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the ordering means automatically reflects in the order whether or not an assembly member needs to be assembled into the machining hole when the text information includes an input item for indicating whether or not an assembly member needs to be assembled into the machining hole. The cabinet hole processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the reading means is compatible with a plurality of character information writing methods.

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