JP2005190077A - Processor and program supply method for processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the following problems: when additionally providing or detaching an additional unit in a processor having a basic unit, working man-hours are increased, and a working error is generated. <P>SOLUTION: A resin sealing device 1B wherein the additional units 4B, 4C, 4D are additionally provided to the basic unit 2 has: a control part 10; a program stored in the control part 10, controlling at least the basic unit 2; and a connector 19 connecting a computer 31 that is a supply source of the resin sealing device 1B and the control part 10 via an electric communication line 30. A new program corresponding to the additional provision of the additional units 4B, 4C, 4D is supplied to the control part 10 via the electric communication line 30 and the connector 19. The resin sealing device 1B has connectors 22-29 connecting electric wires between the basic unit 2 and the additional units 4B, 4C, 4D or between the additional units 4b, 4C, 4D, and the electric wires are connected when mechanically installing the additional units 4B, 4C, 4D. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a processing device that can start operation early after adding units or modules to an existing processing device, and a processing device for starting operation early after adding them. It relates to the program supply method.

  A procedure for starting operation when a unit, a module, or the like is added to an existing processing apparatus will be described. Here, as an example of the processing apparatus, a resin sealing apparatus used when manufacturing an electronic component will be described. In this resin sealing device, the minimum constituent unit that can be sealed with resin is a basic element. A molding unit (hereinafter referred to as “additional unit”) to be connected to the minimum structural unit (hereinafter referred to as “basic unit”) is prepared. And according to the customer's request, the resin sealing device is manufactured in the form of the basic unit only, or the basic unit with one, two, three ... We are supplying resin sealing devices with different forms.

  By the way, after delivering the resin sealing device, a customer may request to increase the processing capacity of the resin sealing device. In this case, a desired number of additional units can be connected to the existing resin sealing device, in other words, the additional units can be added to increase the processing capability of the resin sealing device. In addition, after delivering the resin sealing device, a customer may request to reduce the processing capability of the resin sealing device. In this case, the additional unit is removed. The addition or removal of these additional units is performed between additional units that manufacture electronic components of different types or model numbers, as well as additional units that manufacture electronic components of the same type or model number. (For example, refer to Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  When adding an additional unit, it is necessary to perform wiring work between the basic unit and the additional unit, or wiring work between the additional units. Further, it is necessary to change the program for controlling each unit in response to the increase in additional units. Further, when removing the additional unit, it is necessary to similarly perform a wiring removal operation and a program change operation. In order to perform these operations, workers are dispatched from the supplier side of the resin sealing device, that is, from a manufacturer, a vendor, a service company, or the like. An operator performs wiring, wiring check, program installation using a recording medium (CD-ROM or the like), operation check of the entire apparatus, and the like.

However, according to the above-described conventional technology, workers are dispatched to perform wiring, wiring check, program installation, operation check of the entire apparatus, and the like, and thus have the following problems. First, since the number of man-hours increases as a worker works, it takes time to start up the device after the expansion, and the cost increases. Secondly, when an operator performs operations such as wiring and program installation, for example, an operation error such as a wiring error or a program version error may occur. In this case, it may take time to start up the device after the expansion.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-32414 (page 6-7, FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4) JP-A-7-32415 (Page 6-7, FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 4)

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is that when an additional unit is added to or removed from a processing apparatus having a basic unit, the number of work steps increases and a work mistake may occur. .

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the processing apparatus (1A, 1B) according to the present invention has at least a basic unit (2) capable of performing processing alone and is detachable from the basic unit (2). A processing device (1A, 1B) in which a certain additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) is prepared, and is stored in the control unit (10) provided in the basic unit (2) and the control unit (10). Data connection for connecting at least the program for controlling the basic unit (2), the computer (31) of the supplier of the processing devices (1A, 1B) and the control unit (10) via the electric communication line (30) And a new program corresponding to the attachment / detachment of the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) is controlled via the telecommunication line (30) and the data connection unit (19). Characterized in that it is supplied to the (10).

  Further, the processing apparatus (1A, 1B) according to the present invention is the above-described processing apparatus (1A, 1B), between the basic unit (2) and the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) or the additional unit (4B, 1B). 4C, 4D) are provided with a wiring connection portion (22-29) for connecting electrical wiring between them, and when the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) is attached / detached, electric wiring is provided at the wiring connection portion (22-29). The connection is secured or released.

  Further, in the processing apparatus (1A, 1B) according to the present invention, in the processing apparatus (1A, 1B) described above, the processing apparatus (1A, 1B) and the new program cooperate to add the additional unit (4B, 4C). , 4D) is confirmed whether or not it is properly attached and detached.

  Further, the processing apparatus program supply method according to the present invention includes at least a basic unit (2) capable of performing processing alone, and an additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) is a processing apparatus program supply method for supplying a program for controlling a processing apparatus (1A, 1B) for which a processing apparatus (1A, 1B) has been prepared, and includes an additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) a step of issuing identification information corresponding to the customer who arranged the attachment / detachment, a step of preparing a new program corresponding to the attachment / detachment of the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D), and an additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D). ), The process of receiving identification information transmitted from the customer side via the telecommunication line (30) after the attachment / detachment is performed, and the process of confirming the identification information are confirmed. Characterized by comprising the step of transmitting a new program by way of the processing device in accordance with the identification information (1A, 1B) to a telecommunications line (30).

  The processing apparatus program supply method according to the present invention is the above-described program supply method, wherein the processing apparatus (1A, 1B) and the new program cooperate with each other to attach / detach the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D). It is characterized by confirming whether it was performed appropriately.

  According to the present invention, a new program corresponding to the attachment / detachment of the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) is made via the telecommunication line (30) and the data connection part (19) of the processing device (1A, 1B). Then, the data is supplied from the computer (31) of the supply source of the processing device (1A, 1B) to the control unit (10) of the processing device (1A, 1B). This eliminates the need for the operator to install the program and prevents work mistakes associated with the installation. Therefore, when adding or removing additional units (4B, 4C, 4D), man-hours can be reduced and work can be reduced. Mistakes are prevented. Therefore, after the additional units (4B, 4C, 4D) are attached and detached, the operation can be started at an early stage.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) is added or removed, the wiring connection portion provided in the basic unit (2) and the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) ( 22-29) the connection of the electrical wiring is secured or released. This reduces man-hours and prevents work mistakes. Therefore, after the additional units (4B, 4C, 4D) are attached and detached, the operation can be started at an early stage.

  Further, according to the present invention, the processing device (1A, 1B) and a new program transmitted from the supplier of the processing device (1A, 1B) and corresponding to the attachment / detachment of the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) are cooperated. It is checked whether or not the additional units (4B, 4C, 4D) are properly attached and detached. As a result, the number of man-hours required when the worker performs wiring check and operation check is reduced. Therefore, after the additional units (4B, 4C, 4D) are attached and detached, the operation can be started at an early stage.

  The processing device (1B) has a basic unit (2) capable of performing processing alone, and an additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) that can be attached to and detached from the basic unit (2). A control unit (10) provided in the basic unit (2), a program stored in the control unit (10) for controlling at least the basic unit (2), and a computer (31) possessed by the supplier of the processing device (1B) And a data connection unit (19) for connecting the control unit (10) to the control unit (10) via the telecommunication line (30), and a new program for attaching / detaching the additional units (4B, 4C, 4D) It is supplied to the control unit (10) via the telecommunication line (30) and the data connection unit (19). Moreover, in the processing apparatus (1B) mentioned above, the wiring connection which connects an electrical wiring between the basic unit (2) and the additional units (4B, 4C, 4D) or between the additional units (4B, 4C, 4D). When the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) is attached and detached, the connection of the electrical wiring is secured or released at the wiring connection part (22-29). Further, the processing device (1B) and the new program cooperate to confirm whether or not the additional unit (4B, 4C, 4D) has been properly attached or detached.

  Embodiments of a processing apparatus and a processing apparatus program supply method according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, as an example of a processing apparatus, a resin sealing apparatus used when manufacturing an electronic component by resin-sealing a lead frame or a printed board (hereinafter referred to as “substrate”) on which a semiconductor chip is mounted. Will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing a basic unit of a processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a state where three sets of additional units are added to the basic unit of FIG.

  In FIG. 1, a resin sealing device 1A, which is a processing device, is composed of a minimum structural unit capable of resin sealing, that is, a basic unit 2 itself. The basic unit 2 includes an in-unit 3, a mold unit 4A connected to the in-unit 3, and an out unit 5 connected to the mold unit 4A. The in-unit 3 includes a substrate supply unit 7 that supplies a substrate 6, a resin tablet supply unit 9 that supplies a resin tablet 8, and a control unit 10 that controls the entire resin sealing device 1A in accordance with a stored program. ing. The mold unit 4 </ b> A includes a press mechanism 11 and a mold 12, and in this mold 12, the fluid resin is cured to form a cured resin, thereby completing the molded body 13. The out unit 5 stores a molded body receiving portion 14 that receives the molded body 13 from the mold unit 4A, and a semi-finished product (not shown) from which unnecessary cured resin, that is, unnecessary resin 15 is separated from the received molded body 13. Part 16. Further, a transport mechanism 17 that transports the substrate 6 and the resin tablet 8 that are materials and the molded body 13 is provided between the in-unit 3, the mold unit 4 </ b> A, and the out-unit 5. A rail 18 for moving the transport mechanism 17 is provided throughout the resin sealing device 1A. The control unit 10 is provided with a connector 19 as a data connection unit. The control unit 10 can be connected to a telecommunication line (not shown) represented by a public line or the Internet via a connector 19.

  In addition, the electrical wiring between the in-unit 3 and the mold unit 4A is performed by directly connecting the connectors 20 and 21 provided in these units. Similarly, electrical wiring between the mold unit 4A and the out unit 5 is performed by directly connecting the connectors 22 and 23 provided in these units. The electrical wiring referred to here includes a single-phase 100V system, three-phase 200V system power supply used for driving the processing apparatus, a power supply system used for controlling the processing apparatus, a signal system wiring, and the like.

  The operation of the resin sealing device 1A shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The substrate supply unit 7 receives the substrate 6 on which the semiconductor chip is mounted and supplies the substrate 6 to the transport mechanism 17, and the transport mechanism 17 supplies the substrate 6 to the mold unit 4A. Moreover, the resin tablet supply part 9 receives the resin tablet 8 and supplies it to the conveyance mechanism 17, and the conveyance mechanism 17 supplies the resin tablet 8 to the mold unit 4A. In the mold unit 4 </ b> A, the mold 12 is clamped by the press mechanism 11, and in this state, the fluid resin is cured in the mold 12 to form the molded body 13. Further, the transport mechanism 17 receives the molded body 13 from the mold unit 4 </ b> A and transports it to the molded body receiving portion 14 of the out unit 5. The molded body receiving unit 14 separates the unnecessary resin 15 from the received molded body 13 and stores the semi-finished product in which the semiconductor chip is sealed with the substrate 6 in the storage unit 16. These operations are performed by the control unit 10 controlling the entire resin sealing device 1A according to a program stored in the control unit 10.

  A processing apparatus when an additional unit is added to the processing apparatus according to the present invention according to a customer's request will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, mold units 4B, 4C and 4D are additional units added between the mold unit 4A and the out unit 5 in the basic unit 2 of FIG. When the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D target the same type of substrate 6 as the processing target of the mold unit 4A, as a result of adding the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D to the resin sealing device 1A of FIG. A resin sealing device 1B having a processing capacity four times that of the conventional one is completed. In addition, a part or all of the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D may have the substrate 6 different from the processing target of the mold unit 4A as the processing target. In either case, the number of mold units is increased, and when different types of substrates 6 are to be processed, there are a plurality of processing targets. Therefore, the conventional program stored in the control unit 10 cannot be used.

  In the present invention, the connection between the basic unit 2 and the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D and the connection between the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D are performed as follows. Similar to the mold unit 4A, the mold unit 4B is provided with connectors 24 and 25, the mold unit 4C is provided with connectors 26 and 27, and the mold unit 4D is provided with connectors 28 and 29, respectively. The electrical wiring between the mold unit 4A, the added mold units 4B, 4C, 4D, and the out unit 5 is relative to the connectors 22, 24-29, 23 provided in these units. This is done by connecting directly to the connector. Thereby, the wiring about the added additional unit can be performed simultaneously with the work of mechanically mounting the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D, that is, the docking work, without performing the wiring work by the worker. Therefore, man-hours are reduced and work mistakes are prevented. Further, the person in charge on the customer side can simultaneously perform the docking work and the wiring work without dispatching a worker from the supplier of the processing apparatus.

  A program supply method in the case where the supply source of the processing apparatus supplies a new processing apparatus program corresponding to the processing apparatus with the additional unit added will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, the control unit 10 is connected via a connector 19 to a telecommunication line 30 typified by a public line or the Internet. The control unit 10 transmits / receives data to / from the computer 31 of the supplier of the resin sealing devices 1A and 1B, that is, the manufacturer and the vendor, via the connector 19 and the electric communication line 30. be able to.

  A program supply method in the case where a supplier of the resin sealing apparatuses 1A and 1B, for example, a manufacturer supplies a new processing apparatus program, is as follows. First, the manufacturer issues identification information corresponding to the addition to a customer who has arranged an additional unit for the resin sealing device 1A, that is, an additional unit for the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D. Here, the identification information that has already been issued corresponding to the resin sealing device 1A may be changed and reissued. Next, the manufacturer creates a new program corresponding to the addition of the additional unit and stores it in the computer 31. Next, after the additional unit is added, the manufacturer receives the identification information transmitted from the customer side via the telecommunication line 30. Next, the manufacturer confirms the received identification information, and a program corresponding to the identification information is sequentially transmitted from the computer 31 through the electric communication line 30 and the connector 19 to the control unit 10 of the resin sealing device 1B. Send to. Next, the control unit 10 controls the entire resin sealing device 1B according to the received new program. As a result, a program for operating the resin sealing device 1B with an additional unit can be installed in the control unit 10 without the operator performing work. Therefore, when the program is installed, man-hours are reduced and work mistakes are prevented. Further, it is possible to install a new program without dispatching a worker from the supplier of the processing apparatus.

  In the present embodiment, a new program can be provided with a self-diagnosis function performed in cooperation with the control unit 10. In this case, according to the new program, that is, the program and the control unit 10 cooperate, and the electrical wiring between the mold unit 4A and each of the added mold units 4B, 4C, 4D and the out unit 5 is performed. Check if was done properly. As a result, it is possible to confirm that the connection of the electrical wiring is secured without the worker performing a wiring check. Moreover, a new program and the control part 10 can cooperate, and it can also confirm about connections other than electric systems, for example, high pressure air, vacuum, cooling water, etc. Therefore, the cooperation of the new program and the control unit 10 confirms whether or not the additional units 4B, 4C, and 4D are properly added, so that the worker performs a wiring check and an operation check. Man-hours are reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the manufacturer of the resin sealing devices 1A and 1B can check the operation status. For example, information related to the number of shots of resin molding and the content / frequency of trouble is transmitted from the control unit 10 to the computer 31 owned by the manufacturer via the telecommunication line 30. Thus, the manufacturer immediately grasps information on the operating status and problems of the resin sealing devices 1A and 1B, the degree of consumption of parts, the amount of material consumption, and the like. Then, the manufacturer provides the customer with information on maintenance, inquiries about supply of parts and materials, etc. using e-mail and the like. In this way, the manufacturer can provide an accurate service to the customer based on the information obtained from the processing device via the telecommunication line.

  Heretofore, the case where an additional unit including the mold units 4B, 4C, and 4D is added to the basic unit 2 has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to the case of removing the additional unit.

  Also, processing devices other than the resin sealing device used when manufacturing electronic components, such as cleaning devices, coating devices (coaters), developing devices (developers), cutting devices (dicers, slicers), bonding devices ( The present invention can also be applied to a processing apparatus such as a bonder. Furthermore, it is possible to confirm the connection of utilities for these devices, for example, pure water, chemicals, and gas.

  Also, other than the processing apparatus used when manufacturing the electronic component, for example, a processing apparatus having a basic unit and an additional unit that is detachably attached thereto, which is a general resin molding apparatus, The present invention can be applied. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a processing apparatus other than the resin molding apparatus.

  Moreover, the case where the additional unit (mold unit 4B, 4C, 4D) which has the same function as the unit (mold unit 4A) which the basic unit 2 has was added to the existing processing apparatus was demonstrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to the case where an optional unit having a different function is added to an existing processing apparatus. Examples of such an optional unit include a transport device that transports magazines, trays, and the like, a mold cleaning device in a resin molding device, and a film sticking device in a bonding device.

  Moreover, the structure which attaches / detaches an additional unit (mold unit 4B, 4C, 4D) in the horizontal direction between the in unit 3 and the out unit 5 was demonstrated. Not limited to this, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the in-unit 3 and the out-unit 5 are integrated and provided as one unit on one side of the processing apparatus, and an additional unit is attached and detached in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a processing apparatus configured such that additional units are stacked in a vertical direction and attached and detached.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be arbitrarily combined, changed, or selected as necessary and employed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Is.

FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing a basic unit of a processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a state where three sets of additional units are added to the basic unit of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1A, 1B Resin sealing device (processing device)
2 Basic unit 3 In unit 4A Mold unit 4B, 4C, 4D Mold unit (additional unit)
5 Out unit 6 Substrate 7 Substrate supply unit 8 Resin tablet 9 Resin tablet supply unit 10 Control unit 11 Press mechanism 12 Mold 13 Molded body 14 Molded body receiving unit 15 Unnecessary resin 16 Storage unit 17 Transport mechanism 18 Rail 19 Connector (data connection) Part)
20, 21 Connector 22-29 Connector (wiring connection)
30 Telecommunication line 31 Computer

Claims (5)

A processing apparatus having at least a basic unit capable of performing processing alone and having an additional unit detachable from the basic unit,
A control unit provided in the basic unit;
A program stored in the control unit and controlling at least the basic unit;
A data connection unit for connecting the computer of the processing apparatus supplier and the control unit via an electric communication line;
A processing apparatus, wherein a new program corresponding to attachment / detachment of the additional unit is supplied to the control unit via the telecommunication line and the data connection unit. The processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
While having a wiring connection part for connecting electrical wiring between the basic unit and the additional unit or between the additional units,
The processing apparatus characterized in that the connection of the electric wiring is secured or released at the wiring connection portion when the additional unit is attached or detached. The processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
The processing apparatus and the new program cooperate to confirm whether or not the additional unit has been properly attached and detached. A processing apparatus that supplies a program for controlling a processing apparatus that has at least a basic unit capable of performing processing alone and is prepared with an additional unit that is detachable from the basic unit. A program supply method for
Issuing identification information corresponding to a customer who arranged for the attachment and detachment of the additional unit;
Preparing a new program corresponding to the attachment and detachment of the additional unit;
Receiving the identification information transmitted from the customer side via a telecommunication line after the additional unit is attached and detached;
Confirming the identification information;
A processing apparatus program supply method comprising: a step of transmitting the new program to the processing apparatus via the telecommunication line in accordance with the confirmed identification information. In the processing device program supply method according to claim 4,
The processing apparatus program supply method, wherein the processing apparatus and the new program collaborate to confirm whether or not the additional unit is properly attached and detached.

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