JP2002026580A - Chip component supplying apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a small-size chip component supplying apparatus which needs a small number of components, has a high productivity, and is low-cost and is suitable for high-speed operation. SOLUTION: In the chip component supplying apparatus, a stirring member 5 is partially exposed in a bottom of a storing section S1 and can be turned on an insertion hole 3c as an axis. Chip components C are stirred by the rotation of the stirring member 5 and then is caused to fall through the insertion hole 3. Due to this mechanism, the stirring member 5 can be constructed with single component. As a result, the chip component supplying apparatus which needs a smaller number of components than the conventional method and can be assembled easily at low cost can be provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a chip component supply device used for a chip component mounting machine for mounting chip components on a printed circuit board.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional chip component supply apparatus is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 8-355050 previously filed by the present applicant, and as shown in FIGS. A hopper H2 for discharging the chip components, a transport means Z for transporting the discharged chip components C, a mounting means Y for attaching the hopper H2 to the transport means Z, and attaching the transport means Z to the chip component mounting machine, and driving the hopper H2. And a driving means W for performing the driving.

First, the configuration of a hopper H2 which constitutes a part of the chip component supply device will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The hopper H2 has a bottom hole 31a through which chip components C can be inserted one by one. And a housing means 3 comprising a container provided with a housing portion 31b for housing the chip component C.
1, an agitating means 32 attached to the accommodating means 31 for agitating the chip component C, and disposed below the accommodating means 31 so that the chip components C can be inserted one by one into a position coinciding with the insertion hole 31a. It comprises a pedestal 37 having a component outlet 37a as an insertion hole, and shutter means 38 capable of opening and closing the component outlet 37a as an insertion hole.

The stirring means 32 comprises two circular rotating plates 33 and 34 superposed on each other and a spring 35,
The rotating plates 33, 34 are provided with stirring projections 33a, 34a projecting from the circumferential surface, and valleys formed between the stirring projections 33a and 34a so that the chip components C can be aligned and passed one by one. Part 32a and a driven lever 33 provided on the outer peripheral part
b, 34b, and arc-shaped holes 33c, 34c provided at positions facing each other.

A spring 35 is attached to the arc-shaped holes 33c, 34c, and the two rotating plates 33, 34 are rotatable independently of each other in a state where they can be rotated independently of each other by a shaft 36.
It is attached to 1. Further, the agitating means 32 includes a shaft 3 which is positioned at right angles to a direction in which the insertion hole 31a extends.
6 is disposed so as to rotate around the axis, and the driven lever 3
3b and 34b protrude largely outward from the accommodation means 31, and the valleys 32a are arranged along the insertion holes 31a. Then, in FIG. 6, the driven levers 33b, 34
When b is pressed in the direction of arrow A, the rotating plates 33 and 34
In a predetermined angle range, the chip component C is rotated in a state where there is a rotational deviation between the two, and the chip component C is stirred.

The shutter means 38 includes a chip component C
39 having a hole 39a through which each one can be inserted
And a spring 40 that constantly urges the shutter 39, and the shutter 39 is movable.
Together with the spring 40, it is attached to the base 37. And before the hopper H2 is incorporated into the transporting means Z,
As shown in FIG. 6, the shutter 39 is pressed by the spring 40 (to the left in FIG. 6), and the hole 39a is inserted into the component outlet 37a.
And the hole 37a is closed by the shutter 39.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the conveying means Z guides the movement of the chip component C and a base 42 on which a feed member 41 such as a belt for conveying the chip component C is mounted. A mounting base 44 having a guide member 43 and a groove 44a for guiding the chip component C, and for mounting the hopper H2.
And so on. 8 and FIG.
, The hand lever 45 and the fixing lever 4
6 and the like, and this mounting means Y is integrated into the transport means Z and integrated.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the driving means W includes a stirring means 32.
, And a lever link mechanism such as a second lever 48 for driving the feed member 41. The driving means W is incorporated in the conveying means Z and integrated.

The hopper H2 can be attached to and detached from the mounting base 44. When the hopper H2 is mounted on the mounting base 44, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the shutter 39 is pushed by the rotating lever 49, and the hole 39a coincides with the discharge port 37a, so that the chip component C can pass. When the hopper H2 is attached, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the driven levers 33b, 34 of the stirring means 32
b is pushed by the first lever 47 and the rotating plates 33, 3
4 is rotated by a predetermined angle.

The chip component mounter V includes a mounting table 50 on which a chip component supply device is mounted, suction means 51 for sucking and transporting the chip components C, and a driving source 52 including a rod for driving the driving means W. Etc. Then, the chip component supply device places the base 42 on the mounting base 50,
By rotating the hand lever 45 of the mounting means Y in the counterclockwise direction, the fixing lever 46 is hung on the mounting base 50 and tightened, thereby being mounted on the chip component mounter V.

When the chip component supply device is detached from the chip component mounter V, the hand lever 45 is rotated clockwise in the state shown in FIGS. The chip component supply device can be removed by tightening and releasing the latch of 46.

When the chip component supply device is mounted on the chip component mounting machine V, as shown in FIG. The drive source 52 is located on one lever 47. Next, the operation of the chip component supply device and the chip component mounter V will be described. First, when an electrical command is given to the chip component mounter V, the drive source 52 moves up and down. 47 repeatedly rotates clockwise and counterclockwise.

Then, the rotating plates 33 and 34 are pressed and released by the first lever 47. As a result, the rotating plates 33 and 34 rotate while causing a rotational displacement to agitate the chip component C. Then, the stirred chip component C
Is dropped from the valley portion 32a to the guide member 43 by its own weight through the insertion hole 31a, the hole 39a of the shutter 39, the component discharge port 37a, and the groove 44a.

Further, the vertical movement of the driving source 52 causes the second
The lever 48 reciprocates and intermittently rotates the rotating body 41a provided on the feeding means 41, and the belt 41b
The chip component C is conveyed by the belt 41b while being guided by the guide member 43.
Then, the chip component C sent to the end of the sending means 41
Is sucked by the suction means 51 and is conveyed to a desired position on the printed circuit board. By such an operation, the chip component C is discharged from the chip component supply device, and the chip component C is transported in the chip component mounting machine.

[0014]

In the conventional chip component supply device, a stirring means 32 for stirring the chip component C is used.
Requires two rotating plates 33 and 34 and a spring 35,
There is a problem that the number of parts increases, the assemblability is poor, and the cost increases. In addition, since the two rotating plates 33 and 34 having the valleys 32a are rotated to agitate the chip components C, the alignment of the chip components C due to the agitation is poor. There is a problem that the number is small and it is not suitable for speeding up. Further, since the stirring means 32 is moved by the driving means W constituted by a lever link mechanism, there are problems that the number of parts is large, productivity is deteriorated, cost is increased, and the size is increased.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a small-sized chip component supply device which has a small number of components, has good productivity, is inexpensive, and is suitable for high-speed operation.

[0016]

Means for Solving the Problems As a first means for solving the above-mentioned problems, a housing means having a housing part for housing chip components, and a chip part provided at the bottom of the housing part, and having the chip parts weighed by their own weight. An insertion hole to be dropped, and a stirring member provided at the bottom of the housing portion, a part of the stirring member is exposed from the bottom, and the stirring member is rotatable around the insertion hole as an axis, and the stirring is performed. The chip component is agitated by the rotation of the member, and the chip component is dropped through the insertion hole.

As a second solution, a tapered portion is provided on the upper surface of the stirring member exposed from the bottom portion, the tapered portion being gradually inclined upward from the center of the insertion hole toward the chip component housing side. The configuration was adopted. Further, as a third solving means, there is provided a supporting member provided with a cylindrical portion, the insertion hole is provided in the center of the cylindrical portion, and the stirring member rotates around the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion. The configuration is as described above.

As a fourth solution, the insertion hole is provided at the center of the stirring member. Further, as a fifth solution, there is provided a receiving member which constitutes a part of the accommodating means, and an upper surface of the receiving member is provided with a gradual upward from the center of the insertion hole toward the chip component accommodating side. The configuration was such that an inclined funnel-shaped portion was provided.

As a sixth solution, the receiving member is provided with a recess for accommodating the stirring member, and the receiving member prevents the stirring member from falling out. did. As a seventh solution, the stirring member is configured to be rotated by air flow or a motor.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a configuration in which an uneven portion is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the stirring member, and air in a flowing state acts on the uneven portion to rotate the stirring member. did. Further, as a ninth solution means, a configuration in which an air inlet and an air outlet are formed between a receiving member provided with a concave portion for accommodating the stirring member and a supporting member superposed on the receiving member. did.

As a tenth solution, the air inlet and the air outlet are arranged at right angles. Further, as an eleventh solution, a shutter is provided which can open and close the insertion hole.

[0022]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the drawings of a chip component supply device of the present invention, FIGS. 1 to 5 all relate to a chip component supply device of the present invention, and FIG. 1 relates to a chip component supply device of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the hopper, showing a state where a part of the stirring member is cut off, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the hopper showing a state where a part of the stirring member is cut off. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part showing a configuration of a stirring member. FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part showing a configuration of a movable body of a hopper, and FIG. It is the enlarged plan view of the principal part seen.

Next, the configuration of the hopper H1 which constitutes a part of the chip component supply device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. The container 1 made of a synthetic resin molded product has a box shape. , A housing part 1a for housing the chip component C, an opening 1b provided in the lower part, and a mounting part 1c provided around the opening 1b.

A receiving member 2 made of a metal material or the like is provided with a circular concave portion 2a penetrating vertically and an engaging portion 2b provided at the upper end of the concave portion 2a and formed by reducing the diameter of the concave portion 2a.
A funnel-shaped portion 2c provided on the upper surface and gradually inclined upward from the center of the concave portion 2a; a mounting portion 2d provided on the upper end portion; and a concave portion provided on the lower surface in a state communicating with the concave portion 2a. And an air outlet 2f formed at a lower surface of the air inlet 2e at a right angle to the inlet 2e and communicated with the recess 2a.

Further, the container 1 has the opening 1b in the funnel-shaped portion 2
In the state where the mounting portion 1c faces the mounting portion 2c of the container 1, the mounting portion 1c of the container 1 matches the mounting portion 2c of the receiving member 2 and is mounted on the receiving member 2 by appropriate means. The container 1 may be easily attached to and detached from the receiving member 2, and the chip component C provided above the container 1 by connecting the container 1 and the receiving member 2. The chip component C may be replenished from the replenishing hole. In addition, the container 1 and the receiving member 2 form the storage means S, and the case 1
The receiving portion 1a and the funnel-shaped portion 2c of the receiving member 2 form a receiving portion S1 for the chip component C, and the concave portion 2a is located at the bottom of the receiving portion S1.

The support member 3 made of a metal material or the like
a, a cylindrical portion 3b protruding upward from the plate-shaped portion 3a and having a stepped portion provided at an upper portion, an insertion hole 3c provided vertically penetrating through a central portion of the cylindrical portion 3b, And a hole 3d provided in the plate portion 3a in the vicinity of the portion 3b. The support member 3 is superposed on the lower surface of the receiving member 2 with the cylindrical portion 3b positioned in the concave portion 2a of the receiving member 2, and the receiving member 2 is Attached to.

When the support member 3 is attached, the cylindrical portion 3b is located at the bottom of the accommodation portion S1, and the chip component C falls from the insertion hole 3c by its own weight.
The lower surface side of the receiving member 2 which has been in the open state closes the concave portion 2a, the inflow port 2e, and the discharge port 2f provided in the receiving member 2. Further, when the support member 3 is attached, the hole 3d is in a state of being coincident with the inflow port 2e.

As shown in FIG. 3, the cylindrical stirring member 5 made of a metal material or the like has a step, and is formed by providing a circular hole 5a provided at the center and a step 5b. Large and small diameter portions 5c and 5d, irregularities 5e provided on the outer peripheral surface of the large diameter portion 5c and functioning as wings, and provided on end surfaces of the small diameter portion 5d, and upward from the center of the hole 5a. And a tapered portion 5f that is gradually inclined.

The stirring member 5 is accommodated in the concave portion 2a of the receiving member 2, and the cylindrical portion 3b of the support member 3 is inserted into the hole 5a. The inner surface of the recess 2 a of the receiving member 2 is guided to
The agitating member 5 is rotatably mounted around the shaft c, and the stepped portion 5b of the stirring member 5 is locked by the locking portion 2b of the receiving portion 2 to prevent the stirring member 5 from falling out.

Further, when the stirring member 5 is attached, the tapered portion 5f, which is a part of the stirring member 5, is positioned so as to be exposed from the bottom of the housing portion S1, and has a tapered portion 5f.
Is gradually inclined upward from the center of the insertion hole 3b toward the receiving side of the chip component C, and the tapered portion 5f coincides with the funnel-shaped portion 2c of the receiving member 2.

A holding member 6 made of a metal material or the like and forming a pedestal member includes a flat base 6a, a component discharge port 6b as an insertion hole penetrating vertically through the base 6a, and a base 6a. Projection 6 projecting upward and having hole 6c in the center
d, a concave portion 6e provided on the lower surface side of the base portion 6a and communicating with the hole 6c, a first storage portion 6f including a concave portion provided on the upper surface side of the base portion 6a, and an adjacent to the first storage portion 6f. The second storage portion 6g, which is formed as a concave portion, is provided at a position opposite to the second storage portion 6g with the first storage portion 6f interposed therebetween, and is provided continuously with the first storage portion 6f. It has a cylindrical hollow portion 6h, a hole 6j continuous with the hollow portion 6h, and a concave portion 6k provided on the lower surface side of the base 6a and communicating with the hole 6j.

The holding member 6 is superimposed on the lower surface of the supporting member 3 and attached to the receiving member 2 by a fixture 7 such as a screw, so that the holding member 6, the supporting member 3 and the receiving member 2 are integrated. ing. When the holding member 6 is attached, the component discharge port 6b, which is an insertion hole, is located at a position shifted from the insertion hole 3c of the support member 3, and the protrusion 6d passes through the hole 3d of the support member 3. Into the inlet 2e of the receiving member 2, and the hole 6c is connected to the inlet 2e.

The shutter 8 made of a plate-like material has a small hole 8a for accommodating one chip component C, large holes 8b and 8c provided on both sides of the hole 8a, and arms 8d provided on both ends. , 8e. And this shutter 8
Are stored and attached to the first storage portion 6f of the holding member 6, and when the shutter 8 is mounted, the large hole 8
The protrusion 6d and the fixture 7 penetrate the b and 8c, respectively. One arm 8d is located on the second storage portion 6g side, and the other arm 8e is located on the cavity 6h side. In this state, the shutter 8 is mounted so as to be able to reciprocate.

A spring member 9 such as a coil spring is housed and mounted in the second housing portion 6g.
The arm 8d of the shutter 8 is constantly urged to press the arm 8d against the protrusion 6d, and the movement of the shutter 8 to the left (see FIG. 1) is prevented by the protrusion 6d. When the shutter 8 is normally urged by the spring member 9, as shown in FIG. 1, the hole 8a coincides with the insertion hole 3c, and one chip component C dropped into the insertion hole 3c is inserted into the hole 8a.
When the shutter 8 moves rightward against the spring member 9, the hole 8 a coincides with the component discharge port 6 b, and one chip component C carried by the shutter 8 is moved.
Is discharged (dropped) through the component discharge port 6b. Further, the rightward movement of the shutter 8 is stopped when the shutter 8 hits the projection 6d.

The sealing member 10 is, as shown in FIG.
It is fitted into the hollow portion 6h so as to close the open portion of the hollow portion 6h, and is attached to the holding member 6 by the stopper 11. The sealing member 10 seals the cavity 6h to prevent air from leaking from the cavity 6h.

As shown in FIG. 4, the movable body 12 has a large-diameter portion 12a, a bottomed cylindrical tube portion 12b provided to surround the large-diameter portion 12a, and a cylindrical portion 12b. The movable body 1 has a small-diameter projection 12c projecting from the center.
Reference numeral 2 is attached so as to be reciprocally movable within the hollow portion 6h, the large-diameter portion 12a can be brought into contact with and separated from the arm portion 8e of the shutter 8, and the projection 12c can be brought into and away from the sealing member 10. I have.

A spring 13 composed of a coil spring or the like is arranged so as to surround the large diameter portion 12a, and the holding member 6 and the movable body 1 are arranged.
The movable body 12 is constantly pressed by the spring 13 so that the protrusion 12c is pressed against the sealing member 10, thereby preventing the movable body 12 from rattling. The movable member 12 is moved by the spring 13 to the sealing member 1.
When pressed to zero, the cavity 6h between the cylindrical portion 12b and the sealing member 10 has a space for air connected to the hole 6j. As described above, the shutter means E is configured by the shutter 8, the spring member 9, the movable body 12, and the spring 13.

The hopper H1 of the present invention is formed by the above-described configuration, and such a hopper H1 is attached to a transporting means by an appropriate means to constitute a chip component supply device.

Next, the operation of the hopper H1, which is a part of the chip component supply device of the present invention, will be described.
When the air is sent from the air, the air flows into the hole 6c, the inflow port 2e,
It flows to the outlet 2f via the recess 2a. In the meantime, the flowing air collides with the uneven portion 5e of the stirring member 5, and the stirring member 5 separates the cylindrical portion 3b or the concave portion 2e.
The inner surface of a serves as a guide, and rotates at a high speed around the insertion hole 3c. At this time, the stirring member 5 may be rotated in a perfect circle or slightly rotated.

Then, since the tapered portion 5f exposed at the bottom of the accommodation portion S1 rotates, the tapered portion 5f and the chip component C located in the vicinity thereof rotate while being stirred,
As a result, the upper part of the bottom is hollowed while the longer part of the chip component C is vertically aligned (standing) by stirring. For this reason, the chip component C located at the center of the bottom is rapidly fitted into the insertion hole 3c at a high speed, and the first single chip component C fitted into the insertion hole 3c is dropped by its own weight. , Is located in the hole 8 a of the shutter 8 and hits the upper surface of the holding member 6, and stops falling. Thereafter, the chip components C that have sequentially fallen come to be sequentially positioned in the insertion hole 3c.

Although not shown, an adjusting means for adjusting the flow rate of air is provided, and the adjusting means can adjust an appropriate amount of air. The adjusting means adjusts the flow rate of air according to the size or shape of the chip component C, and can adjust the rotation speed of the stirring member 5 so that the chip component C fits into the insertion hole 3c at a high speed. Things.

Next, when air flows into the concave portion 6k of the holding member 6, the air is sent into the hollow portion 6h via the hole 6j. And the air is compressed, and by the pressurization of the air,
The movable body 12 moves against the spring 13 and the spring member 9 and the shutter 8 is pushed and moved by the movable body 12, so that the hole 8a coincides with the component discharge port 6b and is located at the hole 8a. Chip component C is discharged from the component discharge port 6b,
The discharged chip component C is dropped by the transporting means and transported.

Next, when the pressurization of the air is released or the pressurization is attenuated, the shutter 8 is pushed and moved by the spring member 9, and the hole 8a of the shutter 8 returns to the original state in which the hole 8a matches the insertion hole 3c. Return to Then, the next chip component C in the standby state falls into the hole 8a, and the movable body 12 returns to the original state by the pressing of the shutter 8 and the spring 13. As described above, the chip components C are discharged one by one by repeating the reciprocating movement of the shutter 8. And the chip component supply device of the present invention
As described above, the rotation of the stirring member 5 guides the chip components C to the insertion holes 3c at a high speed, and discharges the chip components C one by one by reciprocating the shutter 8.

In the above embodiment, the hopper H
1 has been described as being attachable to and detachable from the transporting means. However, the receiving member 2, the supporting member 3, the holding member 6 and the like other than the container 1 are fixed to the transporting means so that the container 1 can be attached and detached. May be. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the case where the insertion hole 3c for inserting the chip component C is provided in the support member 3, but the insertion hole for inserting the chip component C is provided in the stirring member 5 instead. May be.

In the above embodiment, the stirring member 5 is rotated by air. However, a motor may be provided in the hopper H1, and the stirring member 5 may be rotated by the motor. In the above embodiment, the stirring member 5
Although the rotation of the shutter 8 and the movement of the shutter 8 have been described as being performed by feeding air, the rotation of the stirring member 5 and the movement of the shutter 8 may be performed by sucking air.

Although the above embodiment has been described using the movable body 12, the movable body 12 may be omitted, and air may directly act on the shutter 8.
In the above embodiment, the shutter 8 is reciprocated to discharge the chip components C one by one. However, as in the above-described conventional case, the insertion hole 3c and the component discharge port 6b are made to coincide with each other, and between them, The arranged shutter 8 may be constantly moved by the action of air.

[0047]

According to the chip component supply device of the present invention,
The stirring member 5 is partially exposed from the bottom of the housing portion S1 and is rotatable around the insertion hole 3c. The rotation of the stirring member 5 causes the chip component C to be stirred, and the chip component C is passed through the insertion hole 3c. The stirrer 5
Can be composed of a single component, the number of components can be reduced as compared with the conventional case, the assemblability is good, and an inexpensive chip component supply device can be provided.

Further, since the stirring member 5 is arranged at the bottom of the storage section S1, the space factor is good, the size can be reduced, and the stirring member 5 rotates around the insertion hole 3c. By agitation, the upper part of the bottom part is hollowed while aligning the longer side of the chip component C up and down (upright state), so that the supply of the chip component C to the insertion hole 3c becomes faster and the speed is increased. And a chip component supply device suitable for the present invention.

On the upper surface of the stirring member 5 exposed from the bottom of the housing portion S1, a chip component C is inserted from the center of the insertion hole 3c.
The taper portion 5f that is gradually inclined upward, which is the storage side of the chip component C, provides good alignment of the chip component C with the longer side up and down during agitation, thereby further supplying the chip component C to the insertion hole 3c. And a chip component supply device suitable for high-speed operation can be provided.

The support member 3 having the cylindrical portion 3b is provided. An insertion hole 3c is provided at the center of the cylindrical portion 3b, and the stirring member 5 rotates around the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 3b. Therefore, the attachment of the stirring member 5 is easy,
The holding of the stirring member 5 is simple, and the rotation of the stirring member 5 is stable.

Further, since the insertion hole 3c is provided at the center of the stirring member 5, the structure is extremely simple, and a product with good productivity can be obtained. The receiving member 2 has a receiving member 2 which constitutes a part of the accommodation means S.
Since the funnel-shaped portion 2c that is gradually inclined upward from the center of the tip component C toward the accommodation side of the tip component C is provided, the movement of the tip component C to the bottom can be improved, and the alignment of the tip component C during stirring is good. In this way, the chip component C can be supplied to the insertion hole 3c at a higher speed, and a chip component supply device suitable for high-speed operation can be provided.

Further, the receiving member 2 is provided with a concave portion 2a for accommodating the stirring member 5, and the receiving member 2 prevents the stirring member 5 from falling out. , And can be provided inexpensively.

Since the stirring member 5 is rotated by the flow of air or by a motor, it is possible to provide an inexpensive chip component supply device which is smaller in size, has a smaller number of components, has higher productivity, and is less expensive. .

The outer peripheral surface of the stirring member 5 has an uneven portion 5e.
Is provided to allow the air in the flowing state to act on the uneven portion 5e to rotate the stirring member 5, so that the stirring member 5
Can be provided efficiently and reliably.

Further, the air inlet 2e and the air outlet 2f are formed between the receiving member 2 provided with the concave portion 2a for accommodating the stirring member 5 and the supporting member 3 superposed on the receiving member 2. The formation of the inflow port 2e and the discharge port 2f is simple, and a product having good productivity can be obtained.

Further, since the air inlet 2e and the air outlet 2f are arranged at right angles, it is easy to manufacture with little variation in the angle, and the rotational force to the agitating member 5 due to air is reduced. A good air flow is obtained.

Further, since the shutter 8 capable of opening and closing the insertion hole 3c is provided, it is possible to provide a chip component supply device in which the chip component C is not spilled when the hopper H1 is attached or detached.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a hopper according to a chip component supply device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a hopper showing a state where a part of a stirring member is cut off in the chip component supply device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a configuration of a stirring member of a hopper according to the chip component supply device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing a configuration of a movable body of a hopper according to the chip component supply device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of a main part taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional front view of a hopper according to a conventional chip component supply device.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a stirring means of a hopper according to a conventional chip component supply device.

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional front view of a conventional chip component supply device.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a main part of a conventional chip component supply device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 H1 Hopper S Storage means S1 Storage section 1 Container 1a Storage section 1b Opening 1c Mounting section 2 Receiving member 2a Depression 2b Locking section 2c Funnel-shaped section 2d Mounting section 2e Inlet 2f Discharge port 3 Supporting member 3a Plate-shaped section 3b cylinder Shaped part 3c Insertion hole 3d hole 4 Countersunk screw 5 Stirring member 5a hole 5b Step 5c Large diameter part 5d Small diameter part 5e Uneven part 5f Taper part 6 Holding member 6a Base 6b Component outlet 6c Hole 6d Projection 6e Recess Storage section 6g second storage section 6h cavity 6j hole 6k recess 7 attachment 8 shutter 8a hole 8b large hole 8c large hole 8d arm 8e arm 9 spring member 10 sealing member 11 stopper 12 movable body 12a large Diameter part 12b Tube part 12c Projection part 13 Spring E Shutter means

Claims (11)

[Claims] An accommodating means having an accommodating portion for accommodating a chip component; an insertion hole provided at a bottom portion of the accommodating portion for dropping the chip component by its own weight; and a stirrer provided at the bottom portion of the accommodating portion. Member, the stirring member is partially exposed from the bottom portion, is rotatable around the insertion hole as an axis, stirring the chip component by the rotation of the stirring member, the chip component through the insertion hole. A chip component supply device characterized by being dropped. 2. A taper portion is provided on an upper surface of the stirring member exposed from the bottom portion, the taper portion being gradually inclined upward from a center of the insertion hole toward a chip component storage side. 2. The chip component supply device according to 1. 3. A supporting member having a tubular portion, wherein the insertion hole is provided in a center portion of the tubular portion, and the stirring member is rotated around an outer periphery of the tubular portion. The chip component supply device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: 4. The chip component supply device according to claim 1, wherein the insertion hole is provided at a center of the stirring member. 5. A receiving member constituting a part of said receiving means, and a funnel-like shape which is gradually inclined upward from the center of said insertion hole toward the receiving side of the chip component on an upper surface of said receiving member. The chip component supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a unit. 6. The receiving member is provided with a concave portion for accommodating the stirring member, and the receiving member prevents the stirring member from falling out. Chip parts supply equipment. 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said stirring member is rotated by air flow or a motor.
7. The chip component supply device according to any one of items 1 to 6. 8. The stirring member is provided with an uneven portion on an outer peripheral surface thereof, and air in a flowing state acts on the uneven portion to rotate the stirring member. Chip parts supply equipment. 9. An air inlet and an air outlet are formed between a receiving member provided with a recess for accommodating the stirring member and a supporting member superposed on the receiving member. Item 7. The chip component supply device according to Item 7 or 8. 10. The chip component supply device according to claim 7, wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are arranged at right angles. 11. The chip component supply device according to claim 1, wherein a shutter capable of opening and closing the insertion hole is provided.