JP2001236374A - Mold information management system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] There has been no method for effectively using mold CAD data held by each company. An application server (10) storing a CAD application (11) and a mold management distribution application (12) available from a member terminal (50),
Mold C created by member using D application 11
The file management system includes a file server 20 for storing AD data 31 in a dedicated area 21 for each member, and a database server 30 for storing mold CAD data 31 requested for sale by the member. The mold CAD data display means 12a is provided for the member to refer to the mold CAD data 31 stored in the server 30.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a mold information management system for managing and distributing mold CAD data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, mold CAD data is stored in each company's CA.
There was no means for selling and distributing these mold CAD data created by the D system.

[0003]

Therefore, when each company needs mold CAD data, even if another company already holds similar mold CAD data, it cannot know its existence. However, there is a problem in that similar mold CAD data must be created from scratch. Also, mold CA
Since the mold created using the D data and the product manufactured using this mold are managed separately, even if the mold and the product are still in stock, their existence cannot be known. Therefore, a situation arises in which a new mold or product is created.

An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem and to provide a mold information management system excellent in management CAD data distribution.

[0005]

A mold information management system according to the present invention is provided by a member using an application server for storing a CAD application and a mold management and distribution application available from a member's terminal, and a CAD application. The system includes a file server that stores mold CAD data in a dedicated area for each member, and a database server that stores mold CAD data requested to be sold by the member. The mold management and distribution application is stored in the database server. And a mold CAD data display unit for allowing a member to refer to the mold CAD data.

[0006] Here, the mold management and distribution application uses the mold CAD data stored in the database server when a member who refers to the mold CAD data on the mold CAD data display means desires to purchase the mold CAD data. It is desirable to further include a mold CAD data selling means for transmitting the CAD data to the exclusive area of the member.

[0007] The mold management and distribution application includes:
The mold CAD data stored in the dedicated area is
It is desirable to further include a data format conversion unit for converting the format into the data format of the application.

Further, the mold information management system of the present invention includes an application server for storing a mold management and distribution application, and a mold C for which a sales request is received from a member.
A mold server for storing the AD data, the mold management and distribution application receives a request from a member for the mold creation using the mold CAD data and a condition at the time of the request, and a plurality of mold maker And a mold ordering means for ordering mold making from a mold making company satisfying the conditions.

Further, the mold information management system of the present invention comprises:
An application server that stores a mold management and distribution application, mold CAD data, and the mold CAD
A database server that stores the mold information about the mold created using the data in association with the mold, and the mold management and distribution application is a member for product production using the mold created using the mold CAD data. A product ordering means for accepting a request from the company and the conditions at the time of the request, and ordering a product maker that satisfies the conditions from a plurality of product manufacturers to order product creation in a mold based on mold information. Features.

Further, the mold information management system of the present invention includes an application server for storing a mold management and distribution application, mold CAD data and the mold C.
A database server for associating and storing mold information on the mold created using the AD data, wherein the mold management and distribution application allows the member to refer to the mold CAD data stored in the database server. C
The AD data display means and the mold information stored in the database server when a member who refers to the mold CAD data on the mold CAD data display means desires to purchase a mold created based on the mold CAD data. And a mold sales mediation means for mediating the sale of the mold based on

[0011] The mold information management system of the present invention comprises:
An application server that stores a mold management and distribution application, mold CAD data, and the mold CAD
A database server that associates and stores product information on products manufactured with molds based on the data,
The mold management and distribution application includes a mold CAD data display unit that allows a member to refer to mold CAD data stored in a database server, and a member that refers to the mold CAD data using the mold CAD data display unit. When purchasing a product manufactured by a mold based on CAD data is desired, the system is provided with a product sales mediation means for mediating the sale of the product based on the product information stored in the database server. .

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of a mold information management system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mold information management system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the mold information management system 1 includes an application server 10 that stores a CAD application 11 and a mold management distribution application 12 that can be used from a member terminal 50, and a file server that has a dedicated area 21 for each member. 20 and a database server 30. The database server 30 stores the mold CAD data 3
1, mold information 32 on a mold created using the mold CAD data 31 and product information 33 on a product manufactured with the mold are registered in association with each other.

Here, the mold information 32 includes a mold creator,
It consists of the location of the mold, the degree of the mold, the history of mold repair, etc. The application server 10, the file server 20, and the database server 30 are connected to the Internet 40. The Internet 40 further includes a mold design trader terminal 51 and a mold preparation trader terminal 5.
2. Member terminals 50 such as a product maker terminal 53 and a trader terminal 54 are connected.

The mold management and distribution application 12 executes the mold CAD data 3 registered in the database server 30.
Mold CAD data display means 12a for allowing a member to refer to 1
When the member who has referred to the mold CAD data 31 on the mold CAD data display means 12a desires to purchase the mold CAD data 31, the mold CAD data 31 registered in the database server 30 is updated by the member. The mold CAD data selling means 12b for transmitting to the dedicated area 21 and the mold CAD data 31 stored in the dedicated area 21 for another CAD.
A data format conversion unit 12c for converting the format into the data format of the application.

The mold management and distribution application 12
Receives the request from the member regarding the mold creation using the mold CAD data 31 and the conditions at the time of the request,
Mold ordering means 12d for ordering mold making to a mold making company satisfying the conditions from a plurality of mold making companies;
Upon receiving a request from a member regarding a product production using a mold created using the AD data 31 and conditions for the request, the mold information is sent to a product manufacturer satisfying the condition from a plurality of product manufacturers. And a product ordering means 12e for ordering the production of a product in a mold based on the P.32.

Further, the mold management and distribution application 1
2 indicates that the member who has referred to the mold CAD data 31 on the mold CAD data display means 12a
If the user wishes to purchase the mold created in the above, based on the mold information 32 registered in the database server 30, the mold sales mediation means 12f for mediating the sale of the mold, and the mold C
When a member who refers to the mold CAD data 31 on the AD data display means 12a desires to purchase a product manufactured by using a mold based on the mold CAD data 31, the product information 33 registered in the database server 30. , A product sales mediation means 12g for mediating the sale of products.

The mold information management system 1 according to the present embodiment is different from a conventional system in which an application and user data are provided in a member terminal 50, and a system in which the application and user data are held by the servers 10 and 20. It is. Therefore, in this system, a simple terminal having only a display function and an input / output function is used as a member terminal 50.
It can be used as In this system, each member uses the common CAD application 11, and the compatibility of the CAD data created by each member with the CAD application 11 is always maintained.

Registered members can use the mold information management system 1 and are mainly intended for mold designers, mold makers, product manufacturers, and traders. However, the present embodiment is not limited to such a member. For example, when the system is used in a so-called intranet closed in a company, an employee who can use the intranet may be used. .

Next, based on the above configuration, the mold information management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes (1) a mold CAD data selling function, (2) a mold ordering function, (3) a product ordering function, (4) It has a mold sales intermediary function and (5) a product sales intermediary function. Hereinafter, each function will be described in detail.

(1) Mold CAD Data Display Function The mold CAD data display function of the mold information management system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system 1. FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams illustrating examples of screens displayed on the member terminal 50. FIG.

First, when a member A such as a mold designer turns on the power of the member terminal 50, the application server 10
Automatically, and a log-on screen as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed. When the member A inputs the user ID and the password, the CAD application 11 is activated and charging starts. When the CAD application 11 is started, a CAD creation screen as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed on the member terminal 50, and the die design by CAD becomes possible. When the member A creates the mold CAD data 31 using the CAD application 11, the created mold CAD data 31 is created.
Data 31 is stored in dedicated area 21 for member A provided in file server 20. When the use of the CAD application 11 is completed, the user is logged off as shown in FIG. In the following processing, when the member operates the member terminal 50,
Logon / logoff processing is performed, and billing is performed during that time.

Next, the mold CAD data 3 created by the user
If the member A wishes to sell 1, the member A
When the mold management and distribution application 12 is activated by operating “0”, the mold management and distribution application 12 reads out the mold CAD data 31 from the file server 20 and registers it in the database server 30.

When another member B refers to the mold CAD data 31 registered in the database server 30 as described above, the member B operates the member terminal 50 to display the mold CAD data of the mold management and distribution application 12. By operating the means 12a, a search screen as shown in FIG. 4A is displayed on the member terminal 50. The search items are classified by use, name, similar design, registration number, and the like. When the member B inputs search conditions in accordance with the display of the search screen, a search result screen as shown in FIG. Then, the mold CAD data 31 based on the search result is displayed on the screen of the member terminal 50. The mold CAD data display means 12a realizes a kind of viewer function, and the mold CAD data
Correction of data 31 and mold C to dedicated area 21
The AD data 31 cannot be stored.

The mold CA displayed on the screen of the member terminal 50
When the member B who referred to the D data 31 desires to purchase the mold CAD data 31, the member B operates the member terminal 50 to operate the mold data selling means 12 b of the mold management and distribution application 12. As a result, the mold CAD data 31 desired for purchase registered in the database server 30 is transmitted to the exclusive area 21 of the member B. When the mold CAD data 31 is transmitted to the exclusive area 21 of the member B, the mold CAD data 31 can be converted into a data format of another CAD application by operating the data format conversion unit 12c. .

Here, the mold management and distribution application 1
2 collects the price from the member B who has purchased the mold CAD data 31, and pays the member A the price after deducting the commission. Collection and payment are performed electronically using the settlement accounts of members A and B.

As described above, the die CAD data 31 is distributed between members by displaying the die CAD data 31 of each member on the screen of the member terminal 50 by using the die CAD data display means 12a. Can mold CAD
The cost for creating the data 31 can be greatly reduced. In addition, the company has already established a route to sell the mold CAD data 31 that has no longer been used and sold the mold CAD data 31 to other companies, and the mold CAD data 31 can be used effectively, thereby significantly increasing profits. it can.

Further, when transmitting the mold CAD data 31 to the exclusive area 21 of the member B, the mold CAD data 31
Is converted into the data format of another CAD application, so that the CAD data 31 can be used in another CAD system.

(2) Die Ordering Function The die ordering function of the die information management system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system 1. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the member terminal 50.

First, when a member such as a mold designer or a trader turns on the power of the member terminal 50, the member terminal 50 is automatically connected to the application server 10, and the CAD application 11 is started. When the CAD application 11 is activated, the mold ordering means 12d is executed, and a mold ordering screen as shown in FIG.
When the member selects a predetermined item in accordance with the display on the member terminal 50, the order of the mold based on the mold CAD data 31 can be made to the mold maker. Mold C
The AD data 31 may be data created by the user or data registered in the database server 30.

On the order screen, any one of the items “normal transaction”, “customer selection” and “bid method” can be selected. When the member selects “normal transaction”, FIG. A normal supplier screen as shown is displayed on the member terminal 50. On this screen, it is possible to create a transaction condition and a purchase order for a mold maker that is usually used as a business partner, and by executing the order processing after these documents are created, the order shown in FIG. Such a purchase order is usually transmitted to the die making company terminal 52 of the business partner.

When the member selects "select supplier", a supplier selection screen as shown in FIG. 6C is displayed on the member terminal 50. On this screen, you can enter conditions such as delivery date, maximum price, transaction conditions and past results. By entering these conditions, the member can enter a condition from among a plurality of pre-registered mold makers. Mold making companies that fit in are narrowed down. Then, the member prepares an order form as shown in FIG. 6 (f) for the mold maker having the highest condition, and the order form is transmitted to the mold maker terminal 52 of this company. .

Further, when the member selects the "bid method", a bid condition input screen as shown in FIG. 6D is displayed on the member terminal 50. On this screen, you can check the delivery date, maximum price,
It is possible to input conditions such as transaction conditions and past results, and when a member inputs these conditions, bid information including these conditions is presented to a plurality of registered mold maker. You. As a method of presenting the bid information, the information may be posted on a predetermined homepage, or may be distributed as an e-mail to a plurality of mold making companies. Then, the member sends a request to the mold creator who has applied for the bid information to the mold creator with the most conditions, as shown in FIG.
By creating a purchase order as shown in (f), the purchase order is transmitted to the mold making company terminal 52 of this company.

As described above, when the purchase order is transmitted to the mold maker through any one of the routes of “normal transaction”, “customer selection”, and “bid method”, the purchase order includes the mold. CAD data 31 can be attached. And
The mold maker that has received the order can efficiently create the mold based on the mold CAD data 31 attached to the order form.

The order form includes a database server 30.
The registration number of the mold CAD data 31 registered in the. In this case, the mold maker that has received the order transmits the mold C of this registration number from the database server 30.
By purchasing AD data 31, this mold CAD
A mold can be efficiently created based on the data 31.

Further, information on the created mold can be registered in the database server 30 as mold information 32 (owner, degree of mold, repair history, etc.). In this case, the mold CAD is used. The data 31 and the mold information 32 are associated with each other. As a result, when another company wants to use the mold, the mold can be easily found by searching the database server 30 using the mold CAD data 31 as a key.

The settlement is carried out by outsourcing to a company capable of handling banking business. As shown in FIG. 7, the ordering member deposits money into the settlement bank, and the settlement bank pays to the die making company of the ordering party. And
The sales commission is paid from the settlement bank to the mold distribution system 1.

As described above, by executing the mold ordering means 12d, the member can easily select an ordering company using the member terminal 50, and the ordering work can be performed efficiently. In addition, any mold making company can access the application server 10 from the mold making company terminal 52 and use the common CAD application 11. Therefore, there is no need to consider whether or not the mold maker to be selected has a CAD system compatible with the file format of the mold CAD data 31. Can be selected. As a result, it is possible to place an order for creating a mold with an ideal mold maker.

[0038] Also, die maker who can participate in this system needs to register in advance. At this time, the mold making company must satisfy predetermined member conditions (such as transaction conditions and company screening), and only good companies are registered. Therefore, when a member selects an ordering company, the desired company can be used with confidence without conducting a credit check of the company.

(3) Product Order Function Using FIG. 8, the mold information management system 1 of the present embodiment
The product ordering function possessed by will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system 1.

First, when a member such as a mold maker or a trader turns on the power of the member terminal 50, the member terminal 50 is automatically connected to the application server 10, and the CAD application 11 is started. Upon activation of the CAD application 11, the product ordering means 12e is executed, and a product ordering screen is displayed on the member terminal 50. When the member selects a predetermined item in accordance with the display on the member terminal 50, an order for a product using a predetermined mold can be made to a product manufacturer.

On the order screen, one of the items "normal transaction", "select supplier", and "bid method" can be selected. When the member selects "normal transaction", the supplier screen is displayed on the member terminal. 50 is displayed. On this screen, you can create business conditions and purchase orders for the product manufacturer that you normally use as a business partner. It is transmitted to the manufacturer terminal 53.

When the member selects “select supplier”, a supplier selection screen is displayed on the member terminal 50. On this screen, you can enter conditions such as delivery date, maximum price, transaction conditions and past performance, and by inputting these conditions, the member can enter the conditions from among a plurality of product manufacturers registered in advance. The product manufacturers that were found are narrowed down. Then, the member prepares an order form for the product maker having the highest condition, and the order form is transmitted to the product maker terminal 53 of this company.

Further, when the member selects the "bid method", a bid condition input screen is displayed on the member terminal 50. On this screen, conditions such as a delivery date, a maximum price, transaction conditions, and past performance can be entered. When a member enters these conditions, bid information including these conditions is registered in advance. Presented to multiple product manufacturers. As a method of presenting the bid information, the information may be posted on a predetermined homepage or distributed as an e-mail to a plurality of product manufacturers. Then, the ordering member prepares an order form for the product maker who has applied the bid information to the product maker having the highest condition from among the product maker who has applied for the bidding information. The purchase order is transmitted.

When the supplier is determined in this way, the supplier of the product may borrow the mold possessed by the member of the orderer to produce the product. The product may be manufactured using a mold that the user has.
Further, the product manufacturer may search the mold information registered in the database server 32 and use the mold obtained based on the mold information to manufacture the product using the product manufacturer.

The information on the created product is registered in the database server 30 as mold information 33 linked to the mold used for the creation. Also, by placing the search application on the application server 10,
It is also possible to take out past product creation costs, estimate data, and the like and examine the order contents.

As described above, by executing the product ordering means 12e, the member can easily select an ordering company using the member terminal 50, and the ordering work can be performed efficiently. Also, since the mold CAD data 31 and the mold information 32 are registered in the database server 30 in association with each other, the member who has referred to the mold CAD data 31
If you want to manufacture a product,
From the mold information 32, and by taking into account various kinds of information on the mold described in the mold information 32, an optimum ordering company (for example, a product manufacturer having the mold) is selected. can do.

(4) Die Trading Mediation Function The die trading mediation function of the die information management system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system 1. FIG. 10 shows the member terminal 50.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the screen.

First, a member such as a trader enters the member terminal 50.
When the power is turned on, it is automatically connected to the application server 10 and the CAD application 11 is started. The mold C is activated by starting the CAD application 11.
The AD data display means 12a is executed, and a search screen is displayed on the member terminal 50. The search items are classified by use, name, similar design, registration number, and the like. When the member inputs search conditions in accordance with the display of the search screen, a screen of the search result is displayed on the member terminal 50. Then, the mold CAD data 31 based on the search result is stored in the member terminal 5.
0 is displayed on the screen.

Next, the member who refers to the mold CAD data 31 displayed on the screen of the member terminal 50,
When the member desires to purchase the mold created by the data 31, the member operates the member terminal 50 to execute the mold trading mediation means 12f. By executing the mold trading mediation means 12f, the mold information associated with the mold CAD data 31 is read out, and this mold information is displayed on the screen of the member terminal 50 as shown in FIG.

This screen displays information such as the owner, the mold accuracy, the repair history, a photograph of the appearance of the mold, and the like, and when the member inputs an ordering instruction, the sale of the mold is completed.
The dies may be stored by a die maker, but many dies are collectively stored in a warehouse of a distribution center managed by the die information management system 1. When the sale of the mold is completed, the mold at the distribution center is mailed to the ordering member. When the member wants to manufacture a product using the mold, the product ordering means 12e is used to select a product manufacturer, so that the mold in the distribution center is used for the selected product. Mailed directly to the manufacturer.

As shown in FIG. 11, the settlement of the mold sales is outsourced to the settlement bank. In addition, the distribution of the dies and used dies created based on the order is outsourced to a specific carrier. When the sale of the mold is completed,
The ordering member deposits money into the settlement bank, and the settlement bank pays to the ordering mold maker. The sales commission is paid from the settlement bank to the mold distribution system 1.

As described above, by executing the mold trading mediation means 12f, the member can browse and search the mold information using the member terminal 50, and can reuse the mold and utilize it by renovation. Effective use of used dies can be achieved. In addition, duplicate creation of the same mold between members can be avoided, and costs associated with mold creation can be reduced. Further, by directly mailing the purchased mold to a product manufacturer, it is possible to manufacture the product with the purchased mold without incurring extra transportation costs. Further, since the mold CAD data 31 and the mold information 32 are linked and stored in the database server 30, the mold CAD data 31
Can easily search the mold information 32 on the mold created by the mold CAD data 31. As a result, this member can obtain a mold without creating a mold from the mold CAD data 31, and can reduce the cost of mold creation.

(5) Product Sales and Mediation Function The product sales and mediation function of the mold information management system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system 1.

First, a member such as a trader enters the member terminal 50.
When the power is turned on, it is automatically connected to the application server 10 and the CAD application 11 is started. The mold C is activated by starting the CAD application 11.
The AD data display means 12a is executed, and a search screen is displayed on the member terminal 50. The search items are classified by use, name, similar design, registration number, and the like. When the member inputs search conditions in accordance with the display of the search screen, a screen of the search result is displayed on the member terminal 50. Then, the mold CAD data 31 based on the search result is stored in the member terminal 5.
0 is displayed on the screen.

Next, the member who refers to the mold CAD data 31 displayed on the screen of the member terminal 50,
When the member desires to purchase a product created by using a mold based on the data 31, the member operates the member terminal 50, whereby the product sales mediation means 12g is executed. By the execution of the product sales mediation means 12g, the product information 33 associated with the mold CAD data 31 is read out, and the product information 33 is displayed on the screen of the member terminal 50. Product information 3
3 includes product location information, and mold information 32 and mold CAD information 3 on the mold used to manufacture this product.
1 is linked to the product information 33.

Information such as the manufacturer, the number of products in stock, the price, the location, and the like are displayed on the member terminal 50, and the member enters and exits an ordering instruction, thereby completing the sale of the product.
The products may be stored by a product manufacturer, but many products are collectively stored in a warehouse of a distribution center managed by the mold management system 1. When a sale is completed, the product at the distribution center is mailed to the ordering member. If the member wishes to process this product, it is mailed to a product processor or a final product assembler (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 13, the settlement of product sales is outsourced to a settlement bank, and the distribution of products is outsourced to a specific carrier. When the sale of the product is completed, the member of the ordering party deposits money into the settlement bank, and the settlement bank pays to the product manufacturer of the ordering party. The sales commission is paid from the settlement bank to the mold distribution system 1. A product designed by a member and injected by a mold created by a mold maker is registered in an electronic shopping mall hosted by the mold information management system 1 and can receive an order from a general user. .

As described above, by executing the product intermediation means 12g, the member can browse and search the product information using the member terminal 50, and promotes the stock processing of the product manufactured from the mold. be able to. Also, duplicate production of the same product between members can be avoided, and costs associated with product production can be reduced.

Further, since the mold CAD data 31 and the product information 33 are linked and stored in the database server 30, a member who refers to the mold CAD data 31 can use a mold based on the mold CAD data 31. The product information 33 on the product created in the above can be easily searched. As a result, this member can obtain a final product without creating a mold from the mold CAD data 31, and can reduce the cost of mold creation.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be modified as follows, for example, without departing from the spirit of the present invention. (1) Application server 10, file server 2
The connection between the server 0 and the database server 30 is not limited to the Internet 40, but may be an intranet using a local area network (LAN). Alternatively, a direct dial-up connection from the member terminal 50 to the application server 10, the file server 20, and the database server 30 may be made.

(2) The application server 10, the file server 20, and the database server 30 are provided as separate servers.
0, file server 20 and database server 30
May be provided in one server.

(3) The CAD application 11 and the mold management and distribution application 12 are stored in the application server 10 and the user data is stored in the file server 20. These applications and data are stored in the member terminal 50 of each person. It may be stored.

[0063]

The mold information management system according to the present invention has the following features.
With the configuration described above, the following effects can be obtained. That is, by displaying the mold CAD data of each member on the screen of the member terminal using the mold CAD data display means, the mold CAD data can be distributed among the members, and the mold CAD data is created. Can greatly reduce the cost associated with. In addition, the company has already established a route to sell the mold CAD data that has no longer been used and has lost its usefulness to other companies, and can effectively use the mold CAD data to greatly increase profits.

In addition, when assuming the ordering of a mold or a product, it is possible to use a CAD application at a low price or free of charge by collecting a fixed fee from a mold dealer. is there. By adopting such a method, it is possible for advanced technicians who are skilled only in mold design to design molds at home only, and it is possible for customers to reduce mold design costs. Become.

Furthermore, in addition to the mold CAD data originally owned by individual departments and managed in a unique manner, even within individual companies or within the company, the location data of the mold itself is also included. A single database that manages all processes from design to manufacturing, including data on products made with the mold, design times, mold purchase and sale prices, and product sale and purchase prices. By performing the search, the effect of enabling the distribution of the mold design data, the mold, and the product is produced.

Also, when searching, by entering from the product shape, the end product user can purchase the mold design data close to the product image and lower the design cost. Also, when making a small number of models for trial production,
Purchasing in-stock products also allows disposal of defective inventory. This has the effect of contributing to the improvement of the manufacturing capacity of the entire industry.

Further, after the design by the CAD application is completed, a mold making company is selected, and the mold can be ordered. For mold makers, mold making is possible under fair competition conditions, and engineers can concentrate on the advancement of mold making technology, and as a whole, the ability to manufacture products with molds is improved. . As a result, it is possible to produce a price competitive product.

Further, by associating the ordering of the mold with the ordering of the product, it becomes possible for the product manufacturer to create a product under fair competition conditions. In addition, engineers can concentrate on improving product manufacturing technology, and overall,
The product manufacturing ability by the mold is improved. As a result, it is possible to produce a price competitive product.

Further, by distributing the created dies themselves based on the dies information stored in the database server, the conventionally disposable dies are marketed as so-called second-hand products, thereby manufacturing the dies. It has a great effect on strengthening the physical strength of the industry.

Further, by distributing the created product itself based on the product information stored in the database server, the product which has been in the defective stock conventionally can be marketed as a so-called second-hand product, thereby enabling the manufacturing industry to In terms of strengthening the physical strength, a great effect is produced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mold information management system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of a mold information management system;

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a member terminal.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a member terminal.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the member terminal.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a settlement process in the mold information management system.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the member terminal.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a settlement process in the mold information management system.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a part of the configuration of the mold information management system;

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a settlement process in the mold information management system.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Die information management system, 10 ... Application server, 11 ... CAD application, 12 ... Die management distribution application, 12a ... Die CAD data display means, 12b ... Die CAD data sales means, 12c ... Data format conversion means , 12d ... mold ordering means, 1
2e: Product ordering means, 12f: Die trading mediation means, 12
g: Product sales mediation means, 30: Database server, 3
1: Mold CAD data, 32: Mold information, 33: Product information, 40: Internet, 50: Member terminal, 51: Mold designer terminal, 52: Mold manufacturer terminal, 53: Product manufacturer terminal 54 ... Trader terminal.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat ゛ (Reference) G06F 17/60 502 G06F 15/60 614B 606B 614Z 680C (72) Inventor Kazuo Hirasawa 2-chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 2-3 No.3 within Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Nobuo Terasaki, 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 2-3-2 Within Mitsui Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Tatsunori Aizaki 2-2-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo No. 3 Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Ritsuichi Ogishima 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo F-term (reference) 4F202 AM19 AP20 AR20 CA30 CB01 CC10 CD28 CD30 5B046 AA05 BA10 CA06 GA01 KA01 KA05 5B049 AA02 BB07 CC02 CC05 DD01 DD05 EE05 EE07 FF03 GG02 GG04 GG07 5B089 GA11 GA23 GB03 HA10 JA08 JA32 J B07 KB09 LB04 LB14

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[Claims] 1. An application server that stores a CAD application and a mold management and distribution application that can be used from a member terminal, and stores mold CAD data created by a member using the CAD application in a dedicated area for each member. A file server, and a database server for storing mold CAD data requested to be sold by the member, wherein the mold management and distribution application causes the member to refer to the mold CAD data stored in the database server. A mold information management system comprising mold CAD data display means. 2. The mold management and distribution application,
When a member who refers to the mold CAD data on the mold CAD data display means desires to purchase the mold CAD data, the member CAD data stored in the database server is converted to the exclusive form of the member. 2. The mold information management system according to claim 1, further comprising mold CAD data selling means for transmitting the mold CAD data to an area. 3. The mold management and distribution application,
The mold CAD data stored in the dedicated area is transferred to another C
3. The mold information management system according to claim 1, further comprising a data format conversion unit for converting a format into a data format of an AD application. 4. A mold management and distribution application comprising: an application server for storing a mold management and distribution application; and a database server for storing mold CAD data requested for sale by a member.
A mold for receiving a request from a member for a mold making using data and a condition at the time of the request, and ordering mold making from a plurality of mold making companies to a mold making company satisfying the above conditions. A mold information management system comprising ordering means. 5. An application server for storing a die management and distribution application, and a database server for storing die CAD data and die information on the die created using the die CAD data in association with each other. The mold management and distribution application includes the mold CAD.
Accepts the request from the member about the product production with the mold created using the data and the conditions at the time of the request, and sends the mold information to the product manufacturer that satisfies the condition from among a plurality of product manufacturers. A mold information management system, comprising: a product ordering means for ordering the production of a product based on a mold. 6. An application server for storing a die management and distribution application, and a database server for storing die CAD data and die information on the die created using the die CAD data in association with each other. The mold management and distribution application includes a mold CAD data display unit that allows a member to refer to the mold CAD data stored in the database server;
When a member who has referred to the mold CAD data on the data display means desires to purchase a mold created based on the mold CAD data, a mold is created based on the mold information stored in the database server. A mold information brokering means for mediating the buying and selling of a mold. 7. An application server for storing a die management / distribution application, and a database server for storing die CAD data and product information on products manufactured by die based on the die CAD data in association with each other. The mold management and distribution application includes a mold CAD data display unit that allows a member to refer to the mold CAD data stored in the database server;
When a member who has referred to the mold CAD data on the data display means desires to purchase a product manufactured with a mold based on the mold CAD data, based on the product information stored in the database server, And a product sales mediation means for mediating the sale of products.