Automatic machine control device
AssigneeKabushiki Kaisha Yaskawa Denki
InventorsKiyoshi Hirakawa, Michiharu Tanaka
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Abstract
When a brake is released by worker's operation, a subject automatic machine is specified so as to prevent an accident due to an error, such as misconception. An automatic machine control device includes a brake releasing unit that releases a brake when a motor is not driven, and a brake release indication unit that is provided on the automatic machines or in the vicinities of the automatic machines. When brake releasing is made by worker's operation, the fact is indicated on the brake release indication unit of a subject automatic machine.
Claims3
An automatic machine control device, which controls at least one automatic machine having a motor or a brake for holding a driving shaft connected to the motor,
- the automatic machine control device comprising:
- a brake releasing unit that releases the brake when the motor is not driven;
- and
- a brake release indication unit that is provided on the automatic machine or in the vicinity of the automatic machine, wherein
- the brake release indication unit indicates that the brake is ready to be released by the brake releasing unit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.