18371480. PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN APPARATUS, PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN METHOD simplified abstract (Hitachi, Ltd.)
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PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN APPARATUS, PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN METHOD
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Daisuke Tsutsumi of Tokyo (JP)
PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN APPARATUS, PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18371480 titled 'PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN APPARATUS, PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN SYSTEM, AND PRODUCTION LINE DESIGN METHOD
The patent application describes a production line design apparatus that includes a storage unit for facility configuration information and arrangement pattern definition information, and a processor for generating layout information based on this data.
- The apparatus stores information defining main facilities and setup facilities in a production line, along with arrangement patterns that determine the movement method and positional relationship between these facilities.
- The processor generates layout information that satisfies the facility configuration by combining the arrangement patterns, creating an optimal layout for the production line.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in manufacturing industries to optimize production line layouts for efficiency and productivity.
- It can also be applied in logistics and warehouse management to streamline operations and improve workflow.
Problems Solved:
- The apparatus addresses the challenge of designing complex production line layouts by automating the process based on predefined facility configurations and arrangement patterns.
Benefits:
- Increased efficiency and productivity in production processes.
- Streamlined operations and improved workflow in manufacturing and logistics settings.
Commercial Applications:
- The technology can be commercialized as a software solution for industries looking to optimize their production line layouts and improve operational efficiency.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus determine the optimal layout for a production line? 2. What are the key factors considered in generating layout information for facility configurations?
Original Abstract Submitted
A production line design apparatus includes: a storage unit that stores facility configuration information that defines a number configuration including at least one or more main facilities that perform a main work in a production line and at least one or more setup facilities that perform an auxiliary work of the main facility, and arrangement pattern definition information including one or more arrangement patterns that define a combination of a movement method of the setup facility that is adoptable and a relative positional relationship between the main facility that is adoptable and the setup facility; and a processor that executes layout candidate generation processing of generating layout information that satisfies the number configuration by combining the arrangement patterns using the facility configuration information and the arrangement pattern definition information.
