WPAN-BASED SWITCHING DEVICE FOR HORIZONTAL PRODUCTION MILLING MACHINE IN HIGH-VOLUME WORKTABLE FOR STEEL INDUSTRY

Abstract

WPAN-Based Switching Device for Horizontal Production Milling Machine in High-Volume Worktable for Steel Industry This invention introduces a WPAN and IoT-enabled switching device designed for Horizontal Production Milling Machines in high-volume worktable scenarios within the steel industry. The system comprises a ROTCD_HPMNode with an STM8 Board, XBee RF Module, Relay Unit, and RTC Module for local control, and a RORCD_HPMNode featuring a NuttyFiWifi Module, Display, and Customized Keypad for remote operations. The device enables wireless communication, real-time control, and IoT cloud integration, enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and operational decision-making in industrial milling operations.

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Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to WPAN-Based Switching Device for Horizontal Production Milling Machine in High-Volume Worktable for Steel Industry
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The steel industry's present control systems for Horizontal Production Milling Machines on high-volume worktables often face issues with adaptability, usability, and efficient monitoring. Traditional control systems might not have wireless communication or remote access, which would hinder their ability to quickly adapt to changing production needs.
CN201483023U - The utility model discloses an automatic horizontal milling and boring machine, relating to the technical field of machine tools. The machine comprises a bed, a lower slide rest, an upper slide rest, a work table, a headstock, a stand column, a boring axis, a feed servo motor, and an electrical system. The headstock is internally equipped with a spindle variable speed drive mechanism that includes a spindle variable frequency motor, a variable shaft, and two transmission shafts. The bed is provided with four guide rails to increase the overall rigidity and carrying capacity of the machine tool. The work table employs a disc spring clamping and hydraulic release mechanism, significantly improving the clamping reliability of the work table. The main movement is driven by the variable frequency motor, and the feed movement is driven by the servo motor, enabling stepless spindle speed regulation, stepless feed rate regulation, and single-axis automatic positioning. The control system includes automatic milling plane loop, boring loop, drilling loop, and tapping loop functionalities, simplifying operations, improving production efficiency, and enabling automatic processing.
Difference: A wireless control innovation with WPAN and IoT network for Horizontal Production Milling Machine in the steel industry is the novelty of the system.
CN102248226B - The invention relates to a numerical-control combined gear milling and hobbing machine for machining a large-modulus gear and its application. The machine comprises a numerical control computer and features a disc milling cutter and a hobbing cutter fixedly arranged on a cutter bar, with a cutter bar gasket group located between the hobbing cutter and the disc milling cutter. An angular sliding plate is supported by a cutter holder via a Y-shaped guide track and guide groove, and also by a vertical sliding plate through an A-direction bearing and a standard bearing. The vertical sliding plate interfaces with an upright column via a Z-direction guide track and guide groove. The upright column connects to a bed body through a horizontally arranged X-direction guide track and guide groove. A gear blank workbench is supported on a bottom surface using a C-direction shaft and bearing combination, which are engaged with each other. Clamps are arranged on the gear blank workbench. Under numerical control, the machine performs both milling and hobbing operations on a gear with a modulus of 15 mm or greater in a single step, significantly enhancing work efficiency.
Research Gap: A wireless control innovation with WPAN and IoT network for Horizontal Production Milling Machine in the steel industry is the novelty of the system.



SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention.
This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.
This innovative system is designed to revolutionize the operation and maintenance of Horizontal Production Milling Machines on large worktables, with an emphasis on high-volume operations in the steel industry. With relay mechanisms for effective on and off states, it creates seamless wireless communication between control units and the milling machine, simplifying operations. Furthermore, the system easily interacts with Internet of Things (IoT)-based cloud technology, extending its functionality beyond its immediate environment. This integration improves accessibility and operational flexibility by enabling operators and authorized workers to remotely monitor and operate the milling machine via an easy-to-use web interface.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and methods that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein:
FIGURE 1: SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a"," "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes" and/or "including," when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", "third", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.
Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
This cutting-edge solution meets the high-volume worktable demands in the steel industry by improving the control and operational capabilities of Horizontal Production Milling Machines. The two nodes that make up the system, ROTCD_HPMNode and RORCD_HPMNode, are each built with particular features to make controlling and monitoring horizontal production milling machines easier. A basic control unit is the ROTCD_HPMNode, which has an STM8 Board, an XBee RF Module with Patch, a Relay Unit, an RTC, an SD Card Module, and a Power Supply. The Relay Unit's inclusion suggests that it can effectively control the milling machine's on and off states. Precise timekeeping is ensured by the Real-Time Clock (RTC), which is necessary for operations scheduling or tracking timestamps for different activities. Local storage is possible with the SD Card Module, possibly for configuration backup or data logging.
However, the RORCD_HPMNode enhances the system with other features including a Power Supply, an XBee RF Module with Patch, an STM8 Board, a NuttyFiWifi Module, a Customized Keypad, and a Display. By enabling wireless connectivity, the NuttyFiWifi Module expands the control range to include remote internet access in addition to the local WPAN. For on-site operators and authorized staff to interact with the milling machine, the Display and Customized Keypad give a user-friendly interface that offers versatility in control options. XBee RF Modules enable communication between these nodes, creating a WPAN that permits smooth connectivity between milling machines and control devices. An important development is the incorporation of IoT-based cloud technology, which permits remote control via an internet-accessible, personalized web dashboard. This suggests that from any location with internet connectivity, operators and authorized people can monitor and manage the milling machine.
BEST METHOD OF WORKING
1. The Horizontal Production Milling Machine's on and off states are coordinated by the ROTCD_HPMNode, which is outfitted with an STM8 Board, an XBee RF Module with Patch, a Relay Unit, an RTC, an SD Card Module, and a Power Supply. Its real-time clock guarantees accurate scheduling and permits local data storage for logging and backup needs.
2. With its STM8 Board, XBee RF Module with Patch, NuttyFiWifi Module, Display, Customized Keypad, and Power Supply, the RORCD_HPMNode enhances the flexibility and accessibility of Horizontal Production Milling Machine operations in high-volume worktable scenarios for the steel industry. It also provides wireless connectivity, intuitive on-site control through a customized interface, and facilitates remote access via the internet through its integration with IoT-based Cloud Technology.
3. The two motes' XBee RF Module with Patch is utilized to create a dependable wireless personal area network (WPAN) connection, which makes it easier for control nodes to connect to the Horizontal Production Milling Machine and allows for effective remote control and monitoring in the context of the steel industry.
4. In high-volume worktable applications in the steel industry, the Relay Unit embedded into ROTCD_HPMNode is utilized to manage the on and off states of the Horizontal Production Milling Machine, improving its control capabilities and adding to the system's overall efficiency.
5. By enabling wireless communication and remote access via the internet, the NuttyFiWifi Module, which is integrated into the RORCD_HPMNode, expands the operational reach of the system and serves as a vital link for authorized personnel and on-site operators to control and monitor the Horizontal Production Milling Machine in high-volume worktable scenarios for the steel industry.
6. In high-volume worktable environments in the steel industry, the Display interfaced on RORCD_HPMNode is used to give authorized personnel and on-site operators a user-friendly platform for intuitive control and real-time monitoring of the Horizontal Production Milling Machine.
7. The RORCD_HPMNode-interfaced Customized Keypad improves user interaction and control by offering a customized interface for authorized personnel and on-site operators. This makes it easier to enter commands for the Horizontal Production Milling Machine in high-volume worktable applications for the steel industry.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
1. This innovation's central control unit, the ROTCD_HPMNode, manages the Horizontal Production Milling Machine's on and off states, provides accurate scheduling via its real-time clock, and allows local data storage for backup and logging.
2. The RORCD_HPMNode enhances the innovation by providing wireless access, simple on-site control via a personalized interface with a display and keypad, and the ability to retrieve information remotely through the internet thanks to its integration with IoT-based cloud technology. This improves Horizontal Production Milling Machine operations' accessibility and flexibility in high-volume worktable circumstances for the steel sector.
3. To provide dependable wireless personal area network (WPAN) communication and enable smooth connectivity between control nodes and the horizontal production milling machine, the XBee RF Module with Patch is essential. In the context of the steel industry, this guarantees effective remote control and monitoring capabilities.
4. In high-volume worktable applications in the steel industry, the Relay Unit in this innovation plays a crucial role in controlling the on and off states of the Horizontal Production Milling Machine, enhancing its control capabilities and boosting the system's overall efficiency.
5. The system's operational range is further increased with the NuttyFiWifi Module, which makes wireless connection and remote internet access possible. In high-volume worktable scenarios for the steel industry, this offers a vital link for authorized staff and on-site operators to manage and monitor the Horizontal Production Milling Machine.
6. In high-volume worktable environments in the steel industry, the Display acts as a crucial interface, giving authorized personnel and on-site operators an easy-to-use platform for controlling and monitoring the Horizontal Production Milling Machine in real time.
, Claims:1. A WPAN-Based Switching Device for Horizontal Production Milling Machine in High-Volume Worktable for Steel Industry, comprises a ROTCD_HPMNode equipped with an STM8 Board, XBee RF Module with Patch, Relay Unit, RTC Module, SD Card Module, and Power Supply, and a RORCD_HPMNode equipped with an STM8 Board, XBee RF Module with Patch, NuttyFiWifi Module, Customized Keypad, Display, and Power Supply, enabling seamless local and remote control, wireless communication, and IoT-based monitoring for enhanced efficiency in high-volume production environments.
2. The device, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the XBee RF Module with Patch facilitates wireless communication between the ROTCD_HPMNode and RORCD_HPMNode, ensuring reliable control and monitoring of Horizontal Production Milling Machines in the steel industry.
3. The device, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the Relay Unit embedded into the ROTCD_HPMNode manages the on and off states of the Horizontal Production Milling Machine, improving control capabilities and overall system efficiency.
4. The device, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the NuttyFiWifi Module in the RORCD_HPMNode enables internet connectivity, allowing remote monitoring and control of the Horizontal Production Milling Machine via an IoT-based web dashboard.
5. The device, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the RTC Module in the ROTCD_HPMNode ensures precise scheduling and timekeeping, optimizing operations and data logging for high-volume production.
6. The device, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the Display interfaced with the RORCD_HPMNode provides real-time feedback and an intuitive interface for operators, enhancing monitoring and decision-making capabilities in high-volume worktable environments.
7. The device, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the Customized Keypad on the RORCD_HPMNode offers a user-friendly control interface for operators, enabling precise and flexible management of the Horizontal Production Milling Machine in the steel industry.

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