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Device and method for generating a sequence of industrial process
Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-12-28
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2010-12-28
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a system for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plural number of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses (solenoid valve, mixer, flow rate controller, etc.). Operation of the system comprises a first step of storing, in first memory, a sequence command containing apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to the operations of the apparatuses for preparing a command file for realizing the industrial process, a second step of storing in second memory a command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory, which simulates the industrial process and a third step of reading symbols, stored previously by the third memory, which corresponds to the apparatus data of the sequence command stored by the second memory. The operation of the system further comprises a fourth step of displaying a schema of a device for realizing the industrial process using the symbols read in the third step, and a fifth step of reading from the second memory the operation data of the sequence command, and simulating the operational procedure of the industrial process by the device in accordance with the operation data.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Nishikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:21
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/04; G05B19/05; G05B19/056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
218 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses in a predetermined manner, the device comprising: first memory means for storing a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses for preparing a command file to realize the industrial process; first means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; second memory means for storing the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means by the first reading means to simulate the industrial process; third memory means for storing beforehand symbols corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command; second means for reading from the third memory means the symbols corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; means for displaying a schema of system for realizing the industrial process by using the symbols read by the second reading means; and a simulator for reading the operation data of the sequence command in the command file from the second memory means and simulating the operational procedure of the industrial process with the schema displayed by the display means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
218 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses in a predetermined manner, the device comprising: first memory means for storing a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses for preparing a command file to realize the industrial process; first means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; second memory means for storing the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means by the first reading means to simulate the industrial process; third memory means for storing beforehand symbols corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command; second means for reading from the third memory means the symbols corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; means for displaying a schema of system for realizing the industrial process by using the symbols read by the second reading means; and a simulator for reading the operation data of the sequence command in the command file from the second memory means and simulating the operational procedure of the industrial process with the schema displayed by the display means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process according to claim 1, wherein the display means displays the symbols corresponding to the apparatus data in set colors, and the simulator changes the colors to express the operation data corresponding to the apparatus data corresponding to the symbols.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process according to claim 1, further comprising: fourth memory means for storing at least one of the plurality of processes as one module; third means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; and fourth means for reading the module from the fourth memory; and wherein the second memory means, when simulating the industrial process, stores a command file including the sequence command read from the first memory means and the module read from the fourth memory means.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
211 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the method comprising: a first step of storing in first memory means a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; a second step of reading the sequence command from the first memory means; a third step of storing in second memory means the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means in the second step to stimulate the industrial process; a fourth step of reading symbols stored beforehand in third memory means, corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; a fifth step of displaying a schema of a system for realizing the industrial process by using the symbols read in the fourth step; and a sixth step of reading from the second memory means the operation data of the sequence command in the command file, and simulating the operational procedure of the industrial process with the schema in accordance with the operation information.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
211 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the method comprising: a first step of storing in first memory means a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; a second step of reading the sequence command from the first memory means; a third step of storing in second memory means the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means in the second step to stimulate the industrial process; a fourth step of reading symbols stored beforehand in third memory means, corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; a fifth step of displaying a schema of a system for realizing the industrial process by using the symbols read in the fourth step; and a sixth step of reading from the second memory means the operation data of the sequence command in the command file, and simulating the operational procedure of the industrial process with the schema in accordance with the operation information.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process according to claim 4, further comprising the step of storing, in fourth memory means, at least one of the plurality of processes as a module; and wherein the third step includes, to simulate the industrial process, the steps of: reading the module from the fourth memory means; and storing in the second memory means the module read from the fourth memory means and the sequence command read from the first memory means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
197 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the device comprising: first memory means for storing a sequence command containing apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; first means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; second memory means for storing the command file including the sequence command read from the first memory means by the first reading means to simulate the industrial process; third memory means for storing beforehand characters corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command; second means for reading from the third memory means the characters corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and table generating means for generating a table sequence of an operational procedure of the industrial process in accordance with the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means by using the characters read by the second reading means.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
197 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the device comprising: first memory means for storing a sequence command containing apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; first means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; second memory means for storing the command file including the sequence command read from the first memory means by the first reading means to simulate the industrial process; third memory means for storing beforehand characters corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command; second means for reading from the third memory means the characters corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and table generating means for generating a table sequence of an operational procedure of the industrial process in accordance with the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means by using the characters read by the second reading means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process according to claim 6, further comprising: fourth memory means for storing at least one of the plurality of processes as one module; third means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; and fourth means for reading the module from the fourth memory; and wherein the second memory means, when simulating the industrial process, stores a command file including the sequence command read from the first memory means and the module read from the fourth memory means.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the method comprising: a first step of storing in first memory means a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; a second step of reading the sequence command from the first memory means; a third step of storing in second memory means the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means in the second step to simulate the industrial process; a fourth step of reading characters, stored beforehand in the third memory means, corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and a fifth step of displaying a table sequence of the industrial process in accordance with the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means by using the characters read in the fourth step.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the method comprising: a first step of storing in first memory means a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; a second step of reading the sequence command from the first memory means; a third step of storing in second memory means the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means in the second step to simulate the industrial process; a fourth step of reading characters, stored beforehand in the third memory means, corresponding to the apparatus data of the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and a fifth step of displaying a table sequence of the industrial process in accordance with the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means by using the characters read in the fourth step.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
82 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process according to claim 8, further comprising the step of storing, in fourth memory means, at least one of the plurality of processes as a module; and wherein the third step includes, to simulate the industrial process, the steps of: reading the module from the fourth memory means; and storing in the second memory means the module read from the fourth memory means and the sequence command read from the first memory means.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
171 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the device comprising: first memory means for storing a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses for preparing a command file to realize the industrial process; first means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; second memory means for storing the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means by the first reading means to simulate the industrial process; third memory means for storing beforehand flow elements corresponding to the sequence command; second means for reading from the third memory means the flow elements corresponding to the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and flow generating means for generating a flow sequence of the industrial process using the flow elements read by the second reading means.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
171 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the device comprising: first memory means for storing a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses for preparing a command file to realize the industrial process; first means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; second memory means for storing the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means by the first reading means to simulate the industrial process; third memory means for storing beforehand flow elements corresponding to the sequence command; second means for reading from the third memory means the flow elements corresponding to the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and flow generating means for generating a flow sequence of the industrial process using the flow elements read by the second reading means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
89 words
A device for generating a sequence of an industrial process according to claim 10, further comprising: fourth memory means for storing at least one of the plurality of processes as one module; third means for reading the sequence command from the first memory means; and fourth means for reading the module from the fourth memory; and wherein the second memory means, when simulating the industrial process, stores a command file including the sequence command read from the first memory means and the module read from the fourth memory means.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
166 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the method comprising: a first step of storing in first memory means a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; a second step of reading the sequence command from the first memory means; a third step of storing in second memory means the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means in the second step to simulate the industrial process; a fourth step of reading flow elements, stored beforehand in third memory means, corresponding to the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and a fifth step of generating a flow sequence of the industrial process using the flow elements read in the fourth step.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
166 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process by combining in a required sequence a plurality of processes each realized by operating an assembly of a plurality of apparatuses, the method comprising: a first step of storing in first memory means a sequence command including apparatus data relating to the apparatuses and operation data relating to operations of the apparatuses to prepare a command file to realize the industrial process; a second step of reading the sequence command from the first memory means; a third step of storing in second memory means the command file containing the sequence command read from the first memory means in the second step to simulate the industrial process; a fourth step of reading flow elements, stored beforehand in third memory means, corresponding to the sequence command in the command file stored in the second memory means; and a fifth step of generating a flow sequence of the industrial process using the flow elements read in the fourth step.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
82 words
A method for generating a sequence of an industrial process according to claim 12, further comprising the step of storing, in fourth memory means, at least one of the plurality of processes as a module; and wherein the third step includes, to simulate the industrial process, the steps of: reading the module from the fourth memory means; and storing in the second memory means the module read from the fourth memory means and the sequence command read from the first memory means.
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