17768505. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT GROUND SYSTEM simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
- 1 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT GROUND SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT GROUND SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT GROUND SYSTEM
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Hidetoshi Kitanaka of Tokyo (JP)
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT GROUND SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17768505 titled 'MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT GROUND SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The maintenance management ground system described in the patent application includes a data management unit and a determination unit. The data management unit stores and manages information about the life of a part to be installed on a railroad car. The determination unit decides whether to replace a part with a new one based on the life information, scheduled carrying-in date, and scheduled carrying-out date of the railroad car.
- Data management unit: Stores and manages information on the life of a part for a railroad car.
- Determination unit: Determines the need to replace a part based on life information, scheduled carrying-in date, and scheduled carrying-out date of the railroad car.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries where maintenance of equipment and parts is crucial, such as transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in optimizing maintenance schedules and reducing downtime by accurately predicting the life of parts and determining the need for replacements before failures occur.
Benefits
- Improved maintenance efficiency - Cost savings through proactive part replacements - Enhanced safety and reliability of equipment
Potential Commercial Applications
"Predictive Maintenance System for Railroad Cars: Optimizing part replacements for efficient maintenance schedules"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be predictive maintenance systems used in other industries, such as aviation or manufacturing, to predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance proactively.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle unexpected maintenance issues that may arise between scheduled inspections?
The patent application does not provide information on how the system deals with unexpected maintenance issues that may occur outside of the scheduled inspection dates.
What is the accuracy of the life prediction information provided by the data management unit?
The patent application does not specify the accuracy or reliability of the life prediction information stored in the data management unit.
Original Abstract Submitted
A maintenance management ground system includes a data management unit and a determination unit. The data management unit holds and manages information on the life of a part to be installed on a railroad car. The determination unit determines whether it is necessary to replace a first part with a new replacement part within a period in which a periodic inspection of the railroad car is performed, on the basis of the life information, and information on a scheduled carrying-in date and a scheduled carrying-out date. The scheduled carrying-in date is a date on which the railroad car is to be carried into an implementation site where the periodic inspection is performed. The scheduled carrying-out date is a date on which the railroad car is to be carried out of the implementation site. The first part is expected to reach the end of its life after the scheduled carrying-out date.
