JP2018116992A - Feeder management system and component mounting system provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a feeder management system for managing selection of a tape feeder which can prevent supply failure of a component to a holding tool by a tape feeder, and a component mounting system provided with the feeder management system.SOLUTION: In a feeder management system 3, a feeder specification part 374 specifies a tape feeder 241 suitable for supply of a component to a suction nozzle 251 on the basis of component size information JH13 stored in a first storage part 34 and opening size information JH22 stored in a second storage part 248. The feeder specification part 374 outputs its specification result as specification result information JH5 associated with the component size information JH13 and the opening size information JH22. Then, a display part 33 displays specification result information JH5 by the feeder specification part 374.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a feeder management system that manages selection of a tape feeder to be mounted on a component mounter body of a component mounter, and a component mounting system including the same.

  A component mounter that mounts electronic components (hereinafter simply referred to as “components”) on a printed wiring board or the like and produces a mounted substrate is mounted on the component mounter main body and the component mounter main body. A head unit including a holder for holding a component to be mounted; and a component supply device that is detachably attached to the component mounter body and supplies the component to the holder. As a component supply device, a tape feeder that supplies components stored in a component storage tape to a holder is known.

  When producing a mounting board by a component mounting machine, based on the mounting board production plan, a component storage tape containing the parts required for production is mounted on the tape feeder, and the tape feeder is mounted on the component mounting machine body. A setup operation such as mounting at each set position divided every time is performed by an operator, and then production is started. A plurality of types of parts having different sizes are provided for the production of the mounting board. For this reason, in the setup work, an operator needs to attach a tape feeder suitable for the part size to each set position.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique related to selection of a tape feeder suitable for a component size. In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is determined whether or not the component exposure mechanism for exposing the component in the component storage tape is an appropriate component exposure mechanism corresponding to the component. Match. Thereby, in the setup work, it is supposed that the component exposure failure due to the component exposure mechanism not corresponding to the component size being mounted on the tape feeder can be prevented.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-185634

  By the way, as a tape feeder, there exists a tape feeder which has the components supply opening part which demarcates the supply position of the components to a holder. In the tape feeder having the component supply opening, the component stored in the component storage tape is taken out by the holder through the component supply opening.

  When supplying parts to the holder using such a tape feeder, it is necessary to select a tape feeder having an appropriate part supply opening with respect to the part size in the setup operation. If a tape feeder having a part supply opening that is inappropriate for the part size is selected in the setup operation, the part may interfere with the opening edge of the part supply opening during the holding operation of the part by the holder. Will occur. As a result, the tape feeder is damaged and the like, resulting in defective supply of parts to the holder by the tape feeder. For this reason, the production efficiency of a mounting board will fall.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to suppress as much as possible the interference of the component with the opening edge of the component supply opening, and to the component with respect to the holder by the tape feeder. It is an object to provide a feeder management system that manages selection of a tape feeder that can prevent a supply failure, and a component mounting system including the feeder management system.

  A feeder management system according to one aspect of the present invention is a component housed in a component housing tape that is mounted on a component mounter body on which a head unit having a holder capable of holding a component to be mounted on a board is mounted. Is a system that manages the selection of the tape feeder that supplies the to the holder. The feeder management system includes a first storage unit that stores component size information related to the size of a component stored in the component storage tape mounted on the tape feeder, and a component supply position to the holder in the tape feeder. A second storage unit that stores opening size information unique to the tape feeder regarding the opening size of the component supply opening that defines the component, and supply of the component to the holder based on the component size information and the opening size information A feeder specifying unit that specifies a tape feeder suitable for each part and outputs the specified result as specified result information associated with the component size information and the opening size information, a display unit that displays the specified result information, Is provided.

  According to this feeder management system, the feeder specifying unit specifies, for each part, a tape feeder that is suitable for supplying the parts to the holder, and specifies the result of the part size information regarding the size of the part and the part supply opening. It outputs as specific result information linked | related with the opening size information regarding the opening size of a part. And a display part displays the specific result information by a feeder specific part. By referring to the specific result information displayed on the display unit, the operator performs as much as possible the interference of the component with the opening edge of the component supply opening, and the component of the component with respect to the holder by the tape feeder is suppressed. Supply failure can be prevented.

  The feeder management system described above stores third list information that indicates whether each of the predetermined tape feeders having the component supply opening is appropriate for each component in the tape feeder that can be mounted on the component mounter body. It is good also as a structure further provided with a memory | storage part. And the said feeder specific | specification part refers to the said list information, the said unusable information which shows that the use of the said 1st tape feeder is improper is added corresponding to the improper use of the said 1st tape feeder. Outputs specific result information.

  In this aspect, in the identification result information output from the feeder identification unit, the use of the first tape feeder is inappropriate for a component for which the predetermined first tape feeder having the component supply opening is inappropriate. Unusable information indicating that is added. For this reason, it can suppress as much as possible that the 1st tape feeder is used corresponding to the parts which use of the 1st tape feeder is inappropriate.

  In the feeder management system, the component mounter main body is a region where a plurality of tape feeders including the first tape feeder are mounted side by side, and each component to be held by the holder There is a feeder mounting area in which the set position of the tape feeder is partitioned. The second storage unit is disposed in the first tape feeder. The feeder management system reads the opening size information from the second storage unit of the first tape feeder mounted at the set position of the feeder mounting area, and collates the opening size information with the specific result information. The feeder verification unit further includes a feeder verification unit that determines whether the first tape feeder is attached to the set position and outputs verification information representing the determination result. And the said display part is comprised so that the said collation information can be displayed.

  In this aspect, the feeder verification unit reads the opening size information from the second storage unit of the first tape feeder that is mounted at the set position of the feeder mounting area by the operator during the setup operation. The feeder collation unit collates the read opening size information with the identification result information output from the feeder identification unit to determine whether the first tape feeder is attached to the set position, and represents the determination result. Output verification information. And a display part displays the collation information by a feeder collation part. By referring to the collation information displayed on the display unit and performing the setup work, the operator can confirm whether the first tape feeder is properly attached to the set position. Thereby, the interference of the component with respect to the opening edge of a component supply opening part by the mounting mistake to the setting position of a 1st tape feeder can be suppressed as much as possible, for example.

  The feeder management system determines whether or not the holder interferes with an opening edge of the component supply opening in the first tape feeder, and a command signal related to the holding operation of the holder according to the determination result It is good also as a structure further provided with the interference judgment part which outputs.

  Moreover, said feeder management system is good also as a structure further equipped with the 4th memory | storage part which memorize | stores the holder size information regarding the size of the said holder. And the said interference judgment part reads the said opening size information from the said 2nd memory | storage part of the said 1st tape feeder mounted | worn in the said setting position of the said feeder mounting area, The said opening size information, the said holder size information, Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the holder interferes with the opening edge of the component supply opening.

  Furthermore, in the feeder management system, the interference determination unit is configured so that an opening size of the component supply opening represented by the opening size information is a size of the holding tool represented by the holding tool size information. If it is larger than the above, it may be determined that the holder does not interfere with the opening edge of the component supply opening, and in this case, a command signal for permitting the holding operation of the holder may be output.

  Furthermore, in the feeder management system, the interference determination unit is configured so that an opening size of the component supply opening represented by the opening size information is a size of the holding tool represented by the holding tool size information. If it is smaller than that, it is determined that the holder interferes with the opening edge of the component supply opening, and in this case, a command signal to stop the holding operation of the holder or a command signal to replace the holder May be configured to output.

  In these aspects, the interference determination unit determines whether or not the holder interferes with the opening edge of the component supply opening in the first tape feeder. The interference determination unit outputs a command signal related to the holding operation of the holder according to the determination result. Thereby, it can suppress as much as possible that a holding | maintenance tool interferes with the opening edge of a component supply opening part at the time of the holding | maintenance operation | movement of the component by a holding tool. As a result, the occurrence of defective holding of the parts by the holder and the breakage of the holding tool or the tape feeder are suppressed, and the occurrence of defective supply of the parts to the holder by the tape feeder can be prevented.

  A component mounting system according to another aspect of the present invention includes a component mounter main body, a head unit that is mounted on the component mounter main body and includes a holder that can hold components mounted on a board, and the component mounter. A tape feeder that detachably attaches to a main body and supplies a component housed in a component storage tape to the holder; and a component mounter, wherein the component mounter is mounted on the component mounter main body. A feeder management system for managing selection of a tape feeder;

  According to this component mounting system, the feeder management system that manages the selection of the tape feeder capable of preventing the defective supply of components to the holder by the tape feeder is provided. For this reason, it can prevent that the production efficiency of a mounting board | substrate falls in a component mounting machine.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the tape feeder is capable of suppressing the interference of the component with the opening edge of the component supply opening as much as possible and preventing the supply failure of the component to the holder by the tape feeder. It is possible to provide a feeder management system that manages selection and a component mounting system including the feeder management system.

It is a figure which shows the component mounting system provided with the feeder management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a top view which shows the structure of a component mounting machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of a 1st tape feeder. It is a figure which shows the structure of the tape guide with which a 1st tape feeder is equipped. It is a figure which shows the state with which the reel was mounted | worn with the 1st tape feeder. It is a perspective view which shows the components storage tape wound around a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a feeder management system. It is a figure for demonstrating the component specific information memorize | stored in a 1st memory | storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the feeder information memorize | stored in a 2nd memory | storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the list information memorize | stored in a 3rd memory | storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the suction nozzle information memorize | stored in a 4th memory | storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific result information produced | generated by the feeder specific | specification part of a feeder management system. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific result information produced | generated by the feeder specific | specification part of a feeder management system. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific result information produced | generated by the feeder specific | specification part of a feeder management system. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific result information produced | generated by the feeder specific | specification part of a feeder management system. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st collation information produced | generated by the feeder collation part of a feeder management system. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd collation information produced | generated by the feeder collation part of a feeder management system.

  Hereinafter, a feeder management system and a component mounting system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Overall configuration of component mounting system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a component mounting system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The component mounting system 1 includes a component mounter 2 and a feeder management system 3. In the component mounting system 1, the feeder management system 3 is connected to the component mounting machine 2 via the mounting control unit 20 so as to be able to perform data communication.

<Configuration of component mounter>
First, the configuration of the component mounter 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the configuration of the component mounter 2. In the following, the directional relationship will be described using XY orthogonal coordinate axes. One direction side in the X axis direction is referred to as “+ X side”, and the other direction side opposite to the one direction side in the X axis direction is referred to as “−X side”. In addition, one direction side in the Y axis direction is referred to as “+ Y side”, and the other direction side opposite to the one direction side in the Y axis direction is referred to as “−Y side”.

  The component mounter 2 is a device that mounts components on a substrate P to produce a mounted substrate. The component mounter 2 includes a component mounter main body 21, a moving frame 22, a conveyor 23, a feeder mounting area 24 on which a tape feeder 241 is mounted, a head unit 25, a first drive mechanism 26, and a second drive. And a mechanism 27.

  The component mounter main body 21 is a structure in which each part constituting the component mounter 2 is arranged, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view as viewed from a direction orthogonal to both the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. Yes. The conveyor 23 extends in the X-axis direction and is disposed on the component mounter main body 21. The conveyor 23 conveys the substrate P in the X-axis direction. The board P is conveyed on the conveyor 23 and positioned at a predetermined work position (a mounting position where components are mounted on the board P).

  The feeder mounting areas 24 are arranged in a total of four places, two places in the X-axis direction, respectively, in the + Y side and −Y side area portions in the Y-axis direction of the component mounter main body 21. The feeder mounting area 24 is an area where a plurality of tape feeders 241 are mounted side by side in the component mounter main body 21, and is a target to be suctioned by a suction nozzle 251 that is a holder provided in the head unit 25 described later. The set position of each tape feeder 241 is partitioned for each part.

  The tape feeder 241 is detachably mounted on the feeder mounting area 24 of the component mounter main body 21 and supplies the components stored in the component storage tape to the suction nozzle 251 of the head unit 25. In the present embodiment, the tape feeder 241 is configured to be capable of mounting a plurality of reels around which a component storage tape is wound, and includes a component supply opening and a component exposure portion that define a supply position of the component to the suction nozzle 251. It is an auto loading feeder (ALF) provided with a tape guide 244 described later. In the tape feeder 241 made of ALF, when the delivery of the component storage tape from one reel is completed, the component storage tape is automatically delivered from the other reel. Hereinafter, the tape feeder 241 made of ALF is referred to as a “first tape feeder 241”. Details of the first tape feeder 241 will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, as a tape feeder to be mounted on the feeder mounting area 24 of the component mounter main body 21, a feeder that does not include a tape guide 244 described later having a component exposed portion other than the first tape feeder 241 ( (Non-ALF) may be mixed. Hereinafter, a non-ALF tape feeder that does not include a later-described tape guide 244 having an exposed part is referred to as a “second tape feeder”.

  The moving frame 22 extends in the X-axis direction and is supported by the main body frame 21 so as to be movable in a predetermined moving direction (Y-axis direction). A head unit 25 is mounted on the moving frame 22. The head unit 25 is mounted on the moving frame 22 so as to be movable in the X-axis direction. That is, the head unit 25 can move in the Y-axis direction as the moving frame 22 moves, and can move in the X-axis direction along the moving frame 22. The head unit 25 is movable over a tape feeder including the first tape feeder 241 mounted in the feeder mounting area 24 and a predetermined work position of the substrate P conveyed by the conveyor 23, and takes out components from the tape feeder. At the same time, the extracted components are mounted on the substrate P. The head unit 25 includes a suction nozzle 251 that is a holder that can suck and hold a component to be mounted on the substrate P. The suction nozzle 251 can communicate with any of a negative pressure generator, a positive pressure generator, and the atmosphere via an electric switching valve. That is, by supplying a negative pressure to the suction nozzle 251, it is possible to hold the component by the suction nozzle 251 (removal of the component), and then, by supplying a positive pressure, the suction holding of the component is released. The In the present embodiment, the holding tool other than the suction nozzle 251 may be, for example, a chuck that holds and holds a component.

  The first drive mechanism 26 is disposed at the + X side and −X side ends of the component mounter main body 21. The first drive mechanism 26 is a mechanism that moves the moving frame 22 in the Y-axis direction. The first drive mechanism 26 includes, for example, a drive motor, a ball screw shaft that extends in the Y-axis direction and is coupled to the drive motor, and a ball nut that is disposed on the moving frame 22 and is screwed with the ball screw shaft. Consists of including. The first drive mechanism 26 having such a configuration moves the moving frame 22 in the Y-axis direction when the ball nut advances and retreats along the ball screw shaft as the ball screw shaft is driven to rotate by the drive motor.

  The second drive mechanism 27 is disposed on the moving frame 22. The second drive mechanism 27 is a mechanism that moves the head unit 25 in the X-axis direction along the moving frame 22. Similar to the first drive mechanism 26, the second drive mechanism 27 is, for example, a drive motor, a ball screw shaft extending in the X-axis direction and coupled to the drive motor, and the head unit 25. And a ball nut screwed together. The second drive mechanism 27 having such a configuration moves the head unit 25 in the X-axis direction as the ball nut advances and retreats along the ball screw shaft as the ball screw shaft is driven to rotate by the drive motor.

<Configuration of the first tape feeder>
Next, the configuration of the first tape feeder 241 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the first tape feeder 241. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the tape guide 244 provided in the first tape feeder 241. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state where a reel is mounted on the first tape feeder 241. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the component storage tape 245 wound around the reel.

  A plurality of tape feeders including the first tape feeder 241 are juxtaposed in the feeder mounting areas 24 respectively disposed at four locations of the component mounter main body 21. Prior to describing the configuration of the first tape feeder 241, the component storage tape 245 will be described with reference to FIG. The component storage tape 245 includes a carrier tape 2451 and a cover tape 2454. The carrier tape 2451 is a tape in which a plurality of component storage portions 2453 that store components E are arranged at a predetermined interval. In addition, the carrier tape 2451 is fitted at one end in the width direction with the teeth of the first sprocket 243A, the second sprocket 243B, and the third sprocket 243C in the first tape feeder 241 described later, and the first sprocket 243A, The conveyance force transmission holes 2452 to which the conveyance force for sending the component storage tape 245 is transmitted by the second sprocket 243B and the third sprocket 243C are arranged with a predetermined interval. The cover tape 2454 is a tape attached to the carrier tape 2451 so as to cover the component storage portion 2453.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first tape feeder 241 includes a feeder body 242, a tape delivery unit 243, and a tape guide 244. The feeder main body 242 constitutes an outline of the first tape feeder 241 and includes a first accommodating portion 242A, a second accommodating portion 242B, and a third accommodating portion 242C. The first accommodating portion 242A is arranged on the −Y side in the Y-axis direction in the feeder main body 242, and is configured by a thin box. Inside the first housing portion 242A are a first tape traveling path 242A1 extending horizontally in the Y-axis direction, and a second tape traveling path extending obliquely upward from the + Y side end of the first tape traveling path 242A1. 242A2 is formed. The component storage tape 245 is taken into the first tape feeder 241 from the first tape travel path 242A1 of the first housing portion 242A, travels on the first tape travel path 242A1, and travels on the second tape travel path 242A2. In addition, on the upper surface of the first accommodating portion 242A, a grip portion 242AA used when carrying the first tape feeder 241 is provided.

  The second housing part 242B is connected to the + Y side end of the first housing part 242A, and is configured by a box having the same width as the first housing part 242A. The second storage portion 242B extends from the + Y side end portion of the second tape travel path 242A2 in an upwardly inclined manner, similarly to the second tape travel path 242A2, and extends to the upper surface 242BA of the second storage portion 242B. A reaching third tape traveling path 242B1 is formed. The upper surface 242BA of the second housing portion 242B extends horizontally along the Y-axis direction from the + Y side end of the third tape travel path 242B1 to the + Y side, and defines a fourth tape travel path 242B2. A component supply position HT is set at the + Y side end of the fourth tape running path 242B2. The component storage tape 245 travels in the order of the third tape travel path 242B1 and the fourth tape travel path 242B2 after traveling on the first tape travel path 242A1 and the second tape travel path 242A2, and reaches the component supply position HT. Note that the widths of the first tape travel path 242A1, the second tape travel path 242A2, the third tape travel path 242B1, and the fourth tape travel path 242B2 are set to the same value.

  Further, in the second accommodating portion 242B, an area where the upper surface 242BA that defines the fourth tape traveling path 242B2 is disposed is a tape guide mounting area 242BD to which a tape guide 244 described later is attached. In other words, the tape guide mounting region 242BD has an upper surface 242BA that defines the fourth tape running path 242B2. In the second storage portion 242B, the tape guide mounting area 242BD is provided with a first holding section 242BB and a second holding section 242BC for holding the tape guide 244 attached to the tape guide mounting area 242BD. ing. The first holding unit 242BB holds the −Y side of the tape guide 244, and the second holding unit 242BC holds the + Y side of the tape guide 244.

  The third storage portion 242C is connected to the lower end of the second storage portion 242B, and is configured by a box having the same width as the second storage portion 242B. The third accommodating portion 242C accommodates a control board and the like for controlling the operation of the first tape feeder 241. A connector 242C1 is attached to the + Y side end of the third housing portion 242C. The connector 242C1 receives power supply and various control signals from the component mounter 2.

  The tape delivery unit 243 is disposed in the feeder main body 242 and delivers the component storage tape 245 toward the component supply position HT in the tape feed direction H along the arrangement direction of the component storage units 2453. The tape feeding direction H is a direction from the -Y side in the Y axis direction to the + Y side. As shown in FIG. 3, the tape delivery unit 243 includes a first sprocket 243A, a second sprocket 243B, and a third sprocket 243C.

  The first sprocket 243A is a disc-shaped sprocket that is supported in the first accommodating portion 242A so as to be rotatable around an axis extending in the X-axis direction. The first sprocket 243A includes a plurality of teeth arranged in the circumferential direction with a predetermined interval. Each tooth portion of the first sprocket 243A can be fitted with a conveying force transmission hole 2452 formed in the carrier tape 2451 of the component storage tape 245. When the first sprocket 243A rotates, the component storage tape 245 including the carrier tape 2451 having the conveying force transmission hole 2452 that fits with the tooth portion of the first sprocket 243A is delivered.

  The second sprocket 243B is a disc-shaped sprocket that is supported in the second housing portion 242B so as to be rotatable about an axis extending in the X-axis direction. The second sprocket 243B includes a plurality of tooth portions arranged with a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction. The tooth portions of the second sprocket 243B can be fitted to the conveying force transmission holes 2452 formed in the carrier tape 2451 of the component storage tape 245, respectively. The second sprocket 243B is disposed on the upstream side in the tape feeding direction H of the tape guide mounting region 242BD in the second housing portion 242B. The second sprocket 243B receives the component storage tape 245 sent by the first sprocket 243A and travels through the first tape travel path 242A1 and the second tape travel path 242A2 and travels through the third tape travel path 242B1, and receives the component storage tape. 245 is sent toward the component supply position HT. As a result, the second sprocket 243B causes the component storage tape 245 to travel along the fourth tape traveling path 242B2.

  The third sprocket 243C is a disc-shaped sprocket that is supported in the second housing portion 242B so as to be rotatable about an axis extending in the X-axis direction. The third sprocket 243C includes a plurality of tooth portions arranged with a predetermined interval in the circumferential direction. The tooth portions of the third sprocket 243C can be fitted to the conveying force transmission holes 2452 formed in the carrier tape 2451 of the component storage tape 245, respectively. The third sprocket 243C is arranged on the downstream side in the tape feeding direction H of the tape guide mounting region 242BD in the second housing portion 242B. That is, the third sprocket 243C is disposed at a position that coincides with the component supply position HT in the tape feeding direction H. The third sprocket 243C receives the component storage tape 245 sent by the second sprocket 243B and traveling on the fourth tape travel path 242B2, and sends the component storage tape 245 so as to pass the component supply position HT. The third sprocket 243C is arranged at a position that coincides with the component supply position HT in the tape feeding direction H, and the component storage tape 245 is received by the third sprocket 243C, so that the component supply position HT is highly accurate. The component storage tape 245 can be delivered in the positioned state.

  Next, with reference to FIG.3 and FIG.4, the tape guide 244 with which the 1st tape feeder 241 is equipped is demonstrated. The tape guide 244 is an elongated member extending in the Y-axis direction, and is attached to the tape guide mounting region 242BD in the second housing portion 242B of the feeder main body 242. The width of the tape guide 244 is set to be the same as the width of the second accommodating portion 242B. The tape guide 244 guides the travel of the component storage tape 245 delivered by the second sprocket 243B and the third sprocket 243C on the fourth tape travel path 242B2. In the present embodiment, the tape guide 244 is attached to the tape guide mounting region 242BD so as to cover the upper surface 242BA of the tape guide mounting region 242BD in the second housing portion 242B from above.

  The tape guide 244 includes a guide body 2441, a first locking portion 2442, and a second locking portion 2443. The guide main body 2441 constitutes the outline of the tape guide 244. With the tape guide 244 attached to the tape guide attachment region 242BD in the second housing portion 242B, the upper surface 242BA of the tape guide attachment region 242BD is viewed from above. cover. The guide main body 2441 defines the fourth tape running path 242B2 in cooperation with the upper surface 242BA of the tape guide mounting region 242BD in the second housing portion 242B.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a component supply opening 249 </ b> A that defines the component supply position HT of the component E to the suction nozzle 251 in the first tape feeder 241 is formed in the guide main body 2441. That is, the first tape feeder 241 has a component supply opening 249 </ b> A in the guide main body 2441 of the tape guide 244.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a component exposing portion 249 is attached to the guide main body 2441. The component exposure portion 249 exposes the component E in the component storage portion 2453 of the component storage tape 245 that is guided by the tape guide 244 and travels on the fourth tape traveling path 242B2. The component exposure part 249 includes an insertion part 2491, a blade part 2492, and a cover tape post-processing part 2493.

  In the component exposed portion 249, the insertion portion 2491 is a thin plate-like portion formed in a tapered shape, and is sent by the second sprocket 243B and travels on the fourth tape travel path 242B2 with the tip being a free end. The storage tape 245 is inserted between the carrier tape 2451 and the cover tape 2454. In the component exposed portion 249, the blade portion 2492 is disposed downstream of the insertion portion 2491 in the tape feeding direction H, and the cover tape 2454 is linearly formed along the tape feeding direction H according to the travel of the component storage tape 245. Disconnect. In the component exposed portion 249, the cover tape post-processing portion 2493 is disposed downstream of the blade portion 2492 in the tape feeding direction H, and performs a process of spreading the cover tape 2454 cut by the blade portion 2492. As a result, the component E can be exposed in the component storage portion 2453 of the component storage tape 245. The component E thus exposed in the component storage unit 2453 is picked up and taken out by the suction nozzle 251 of the head unit 25 in the component mounter 2 through the component supply opening 249A at the component supply position HT. .

  In the tape guide 244, the first locking portion 2442 is disposed at the −Y side end of the guide body 2441. The first locking portion 2442 is locked to the first holding portion 242BB of the tape guide mounting region 242BD in the second storage portion 242B. As a result, the −Y side end of the tape guide 244 is held at the −Y side end of the tape guide mounting region 242BD. In the tape guide 244, the second locking portion 2443 is disposed at the + Y side end portion of the guide main body 2441. The 2nd latching | locking part 2443 is latched by 2nd holding | maintenance part 242BC of the tape guide mounting area | region 242BD in the 2nd accommodating part 242B. As a result, the + Y side end of the tape guide 244 is held at the + Y side end of the tape guide mounting region 242BD.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a reel support portion 246 supported by a carriage 247 is disposed below each of the plurality of tape feeders including the first tape feeder 241. The reel support portion 246 supports the first reel holder 2461A and the second reel holder 2461B in a state of being separated from each other in the vertical direction. On each of the first reel holder 2461A and the second reel holder 2461B, the first reel 2462A and the second reel 2462B around which the component storage tape 245 is wound are supported rotatably.

  The component storage tape 245 wound around the first reel 2462A or the second reel 2462B is guided by a guide roller 2463 disposed at the upper end of the reel support portion 246, while being in contact with the first sprocket 243A, the second sprocket 243B, and the second reel. It is led to the 3 sprocket 243C. The component storage tape 245 in which the conveying force transmission hole 2452 is fitted to the tooth portions of the first sprocket 243A, the second sprocket 243B, and the third sprocket 243C is used to rotate the first sprocket 243A, the second sprocket 243B, and the third sprocket 243C. Sent out.

  The component supply operation of the first tape feeder 241 configured as described above is as follows. First, as a preparatory work, an operator attaches the first reel 2462A to the lower first reel holder 2461A of the reel support portion 246, and uses the tip of the component storage tape 245 wound around the first reel 2462A as the first sprocket. Fit with 243A. Thereafter, the operator inputs an instruction to rotate the first sprocket 243A, sends the component storage tape 245, and fits the tip of the component supply tape 245 with the second sprocket 243B.

  The component supply operation of the first tape feeder 241 is started in the state where the above preparation work is completed. In the first tape feeder 241, the second sprocket 243 </ b> B rotates, thereby delivering the component storage tape 245. Note that the first sprocket 243A is configured to idle, and at this time, the component storage tape 245 can be delivered only by rotating the second sprocket 243B.

  Next, in a state where the component storage tape 245 is being delivered from the first reel 2462A, the operator performs an operation of releasing the fitting of the component storage tape 245 with the first sprocket 243A. At this time, since the component storage tape 245 is fitted with the second sprocket 243B, the component storage tape 245 continues to be sent out by the rotation of the second sprocket 243B even if the fitting with the first sprocket 243A is released.

  Next, the operator moves the first reel 2462A from the lower first reel holder 2461A to the upper second reel holder 2461B while the component storage tape 245 is being sent out from the first reel 2462A. Next, in a state where the component storage tape 245 is delivered from the first reel 2462A supported by the upper second reel holder 2461B, the operator lowers the second reel 2462B around which the component storage tape 245 is wound. Is attached to the first reel holder 2461A, and the tip of the component storage tape 245 wound around the second reel 2462B is fitted to the first sprocket 243A. In this manner, the second reel 2462B can be mounted in a state where the tape of the component storage tape 245 wound around the first reel 2462A has not occurred.

  Thereafter, when the feeding of the component storage tape 245 from the first reel 2462A supported by the upper second reel holder 2461B is completed, the component storage tape 245 from the second reel 2462B supported by the lower first reel holder 2461A. Is automatically started. Then, the operator removes the first reel 2462A from which the tape has run out of the upper second reel holder 2461B, and moves the second reel 2462B from the lower first reel holder 2461A to the upper second reel holder 2461B. At this time, the operator can replenish the first tape feeder 241 with a new reel around which the component storage tape 245 is wound. The new reel supplied to the first tape feeder 241 is attached to the lower first reel holder 2461A by the operator.

<Configuration of feeder management system>
The feeder management system 3 is a system that manages selection of a tape feeder that supplies the component E stored in the component storage tape 245 to the suction nozzle 251 that is mounted in the feeder mounting area 24 of the component mounter main body 21. The configuration of the feeder management system 3 will be described with reference to FIG. 7 in addition to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the feeder management system 3.

  As described above, the feeder management system 3 is connected to the component mounter 2 via the mounting control unit 20 so as to allow data communication as shown in FIG. The feeder management system 3 includes, for example, a microcomputer. As shown in FIG. 7, the data management unit 31, the operation unit 32, the display unit 33, the first storage unit 34, the second storage unit 248, A third storage unit 35, a fourth storage unit 36, and a control unit 37.

  In the feeder management system 3, the operation unit 32 includes a touch panel, a numeric keypad, a start key, a setting key, and the like, and accepts operator operations and various settings for the feeder management system 3. The display unit 33 displays information output from a feeder specifying unit 374 and a feeder collating unit 375 of the control unit 37 described later.

  The data communication unit 31 is an interface circuit for realizing data communication with the component mounter 2 via the mounting control unit 20. The data communication unit 31 acquires information transmitted from the component mounter 2 via the mounting control unit 20 and gives the acquired information to the control unit 37. In addition, the data communication unit 31 transmits information output from the feeder specifying unit 374 and the feeder verification unit 375 to the component mounter 2 via the mounting control unit 20.

  The first storage unit 34 stores component specifying information for specifying the component E stored in the component storing tape 245 wound around the reel, which is mounted on each tape feeder including the first tape feeder 241. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the component specifying information JH1 stored in the first storage unit 34. As shown in FIG. The component identification information JH1 stored in the first storage unit 34 includes component identification information (component ID) JH11 for identifying the component E, component type information (component name) JH12 regarding the component type of the component E, and the size of the component E. Is related to the component size information (component size) JH13.

  The second storage unit 248 stores feeder information for specifying the first tape feeder 241 mounted in the feeder mounting area 24 of the component mounter main body 21. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the feeder information JH2 stored in the second storage unit 248. The feeder information JH2 stored in the second storage unit 248 includes feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 for identifying the first tape feeder 241 and the component supply position HT of the component E to the suction nozzle 251 in the first tape feeder 241. Is the information associated with the opening size information (opening size) JH22 specific to the first tape feeder 241 regarding the opening size of the component supply opening 249A that defines.

  In the feeder information JH2 shown in FIG. 9, the opening size of the component supply opening 249A in the first tape feeder 241 whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA1” is “S”, and the feeder identification information (feeder ID) The opening size of the component supply opening 249A in the first tape feeder 241 whose JH21 is “IFA2” is “M”, and the feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA3” in the first tape feeder 241 The opening size of the component supply opening 249A is “S / M”, and the opening size of the component supply opening 249A in the first tape feeder 241 whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA4” is “L”. Yes, feeder identification information (feeder Aperture size of the component supply opening 249A ID) JH21 is the first tape feeder 241 is "IFA5" is "LL". Note that the opening size of the component supply opening 249A being “S / M” indicates that both the opening size “S” and the opening size “M” can be used.

  In the present embodiment, the second storage unit 248 is disposed in the third storage unit 242C of the feeder main body 242 of the first tape feeder 241. In addition, regarding the opening size of the component supply opening 249A represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 in the feeder information JH2 stored in the second storage unit 248, the first receiving portion 242A of the feeder main body 242 It is also described on a label 248A attached to the upper end of the -Y side (see FIG. 3). The operator can check the opening size of the component supply opening 249A in the first tape feeder 241 by the label 248A attached to the feeder main body 242.

  The third storage unit 35 is a tape feeder that can be mounted on the feeder mounting area 24 of the component mounter main body 21. The third storage unit 35 includes a tape guide 244 having a component supply opening 249 </ b> A and a component exposure unit 249. Stores list information indicating the suitability of use for each part. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the list information JH3 stored in the third storage unit 35. As shown in FIG. The list information JH3 stored in the third storage unit 35 includes the component identification information (component ID) JH11, the component type information (component name) JH12, the feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21, and the opening size. Information (opening size) is information associated with JH22.

  In the list information JH3 illustrated in FIG. 10, opening size information (opening size) is provided for a component having component identification information (component ID) JH11 of “IA1” and component type information (component name) JH12 of “A1”. It is indicated that the use of the first tape feeder 241 whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA1” having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size represented by JH22 is “S” is appropriate. Yes. Further, in the list information JH3, the component identification information (component ID) JH11 is “IA2”, and the component type information (component name) JH12 is “A2”, the opening size information (opening size) JH22. It is shown that it is appropriate to use the first tape feeder 241 whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA2” having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size is “M”. In addition, in the list information JH3, the component identification information (component ID) JH11 is “IA3” and the component type information (component name) JH12 is “A3” with the opening size information (opening size) JH22. It is indicated that the use of the first tape feeder 241 with the feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 “IFA3” having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size is “S / M” is appropriate. Yes. Further, in the list information JH3, the component identification information (component ID) JH11 is “IA4”, and the component type information (component name) JH12 is “A4”, the opening size information (opening size) JH22. It is shown that it is appropriate to use the first tape feeder 241 whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA4” having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size is “L”. In addition, in the list information JH3, the component identification information (component ID) JH11 is “IA5” and the component type information (component name) JH12 is “A5”, the opening size information (opening size) JH22. It is shown that it is appropriate to use the first tape feeder 241 whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA5” having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size is “LL”.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the list information JH3 includes designated size information (designated size) JH31. The designated size information (designated size) JH31 is information indicating the opening size of the component supply opening 249A in the first tape feeder 241 designated for each component by the worker, and can be rewritten by the worker. In the present embodiment, when designated by the operator in the designated size information (designated size) JH31 of the list information JH3, the opening size one size higher than the opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22. The first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A can also be used appropriately.

  The fourth storage unit 36 stores suction nozzle information for specifying the suction nozzle 251 in the head unit 25. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the suction nozzle information JH4 stored in the fourth storage unit 36. The suction nozzle information JH4 stored in the fourth storage unit 36 includes the component identification information (component ID) JH11, the component type information (component name) JH12, and nozzle size information (nozzle size) related to the size of the suction nozzle 251. JH41 is associated with the information. The nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41 is an example of holder size information regarding the size of the holder.

  In the suction nozzle information JH4 shown in FIG. 11, nozzle size information (nozzle size) is assigned to a component whose component identification information (component ID) JH11 is “IA1” and component type information (component name) JH12 is “A1”. ) It is shown that the use of the suction nozzle 251 whose JH41 is “NAA1” is appropriate. Further, in the suction nozzle information JH4, the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41 is provided for a component whose component identification information (component ID) JH11 is “IA2” and whose component type information (component name) JH12 is “A2”. It is shown that the use of the suction nozzle 251 with “NAA2” is appropriate. In the suction nozzle information JH4, the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41 is used for a component having component identification information (component ID) JH11 of “IA3” and component type information (component name) JH12 of “A3”. It is shown that the use of the suction nozzle 251 with "NAA3" is appropriate. Further, in the suction nozzle information JH4, the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41 for the component whose component identification information (component ID) JH11 is “IA4” and the component type information (component name) JH12 is “A4”. It is shown that the use of the suction nozzle 251 with “NAA4” is appropriate. Further, in the suction nozzle information JH4, the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41 is provided for the component having the component identification information (component ID) JH11 of “IA5” and the component type information (component name) JH12 of “A5”. It is shown that the use of the suction nozzle 251 with “NAA5” is appropriate.

  In the feeder management system 3, the control unit 37 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a control program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that is used as a work area of the CPU, and the like. . The control unit 37 controls the data communication unit 31, the operation unit 32, and the display unit 33 when the CPU executes a control program stored in the ROM, and supplies the suction nozzle 251 mounted in the feeder mounting region 24. Generates and outputs various information related to the selection of the tape feeder to be used. As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 37 includes a communication control unit 371, an operation control unit 372, a display control unit 373, a feeder identification unit 374, a feeder verification unit 375, and a nozzle interference determination unit 376. .

  The communication control unit 371 controls data communication with the component mounter 2 via the mounting control unit 20 by the data communication unit 31. The operation control unit 372 controls the operation unit 32. The display control unit 373 controls the information display operation by the display unit 33.

  The feeder specifying unit 374 includes component size information (component size) JH13 included in the component specifying information JH1 stored in the first storage unit 34, and opening size information included in the feeder information JH2 stored in the second storage unit 248. Based on (opening size) JH22, the tape feeder suitable for the supply of the component to the suction nozzle 251 is specified for each component. And the feeder specific | specification part 374 produces | generates the specific result which specified the tape feeder as specific result information linked | related with component size information (component size) JH13 and opening size information (opening size) JH22, and the produced | generated specific result information is used. Output.

  Further, the feeder specifying unit 374 refers to the list information JH3 stored in the third storage unit 35, and uses the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A corresponding to the inappropriate use of the component. The specific result information to which unusable information indicating that is not appropriate is added is output.

  Specific result information generated by the feeder specifying unit 374 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for describing the first identification result information JH5 generated by the feeder identification unit 374 of the feeder management system 3. First identification result information JH5 shown in FIG. 12 includes feeder set information JH51 and first matching related information JH52. The feeder set information JH51 is information that schematically indicates in which position the first tape feeder 241 is mounted in the feeder mounting area 24 of the component mounter main body 21. The first matching related information JH52 includes the part type information (part name) JH12, the part size information (part size) JH13, and set position information (set) indicating the set position in the feeder mounting area 24 of the first tape feeder 241. Position) JH521 and the opening size information (opening size) JH22 are associated with each other.

  In the first matching related information JH52 of the first identification result information JH5 shown in FIG. 12, the component type information (component name) JH12 is “A1”, and the component size information (component size) JH13 is “AA1”. In contrast, the set position “SA” represented by the set position information (set position) JH521 has the component supply opening 249A having the opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 of “S”. It is shown that the mounting of one tape feeder 241 is compatible. Further, in the first matching related information JH52, set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “SP1” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “SP11”. ) Unusable information “NG” indicating that the use of the first tape feeder 241 including the tape guide 244 is inappropriate is added to the set position “SB” represented by JH521. Further, in the first matching related information JH52, set position information (set position) is set for a component whose component type information (component ID) JH12 is "SP2" and component size information (component size) JH13 is "SP21". ) Unusable information “NG” indicating that the first tape feeder 241 provided with the tape guide 244 is improperly used is added to the set position “SC” represented by JH521.

  Further, in the first matching related information JH52, set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “A2” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “AA2”. ) The mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 is “M” is adapted to the set position “SD” represented by JH521. It is shown that. Further, in the first matching related information JH52, set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “A4” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “AA4”. ) The mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 is “L” is adapted to the set position “SE” represented by JH521. It is shown that.

  The first specifying result information JH5 generated by the feeder specifying unit 374 is displayed on the display unit 33 controlled by the display control unit 373.

  Moreover, the feeder specific | specification part 374 produces | generates the 2nd specific result information JH6 shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram for describing the second identification result information JH6 generated by the feeder identification unit 374 of the feeder management system 3. The second specifying result information JH6 shown in FIG. 13 includes second matching related information JH61 and feeder related detailed information JH62. The second matching related information JH61 includes the component type information (component name) JH12, the component size information (component size) JH13, the set position information (set position) JH521, and the feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21. And the opening size information (opening size) JH22. The feeder-related detailed information JH62 includes nozzle type specifying information JH621 for specifying the type of suction nozzle, the feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21, and tape type information indicating the type of the component storage tape 245 attached to the tape feeder ( Tape type) JH622, pitch information JH623 representing the feed pitch of the component storage tape 245, speed information JH624 representing the feed speed of the component storage tape 245, and a reel representing the reel diameter of the reel around which the component storage tape 245 is wound The diameter size information JH625 is associated with the information.

  In the second matching related information JH61 of the second identification result information JH6 shown in FIG. 13, the component type information (component name) JH12 is “A1”, and the component size information (component size) JH13 is “AA1”. On the other hand, at the set position “SA” represented by the set position information (set position) JH521, the opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 having the feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 of “IFA1”. It is shown that the mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A in which is “S” is suitable. Also, in the second conformity related information JH61, the set position information (set position) is set for the parts whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “SP1” and the part size information (part size) JH13 is “SP11”. ) At the set position “SB” represented by JH521, it is appropriate to use the second tape feeder whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFSP1”, and the first tape feeder 241 having the tape guide 244 is used. Unusable information “NG” indicating inappropriate use is added. Also, in the second conformity related information JH61, the set position information (set position) is set for the parts whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “SP2” and the part size information (part size) JH13 is “SP21”. ) For the set position “SC” represented by JH521, it is appropriate to use the second tape feeder whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFSP21”, and the first tape feeder 241 having the tape guide 244 is used. Unusable information “NG” indicating inappropriate use is added.

  Further, in the second conformity related information JH61, the set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “A2” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “AA2”. ) The component supply opening whose opening size information (opening size) JH22 is “M” and whose feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 is “IFA2” at the set position “SD” represented by JH521 It is shown that the mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the portion 249A is compatible. Further, in the second conformity related information JH61, the set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “A4” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “AA4”. ) The component supply opening whose opening size information (opening size) JH22 is “L” with the feeder identification information (feeder ID) JH21 being “IFA4” at the set position “SE” represented by JH521 It is shown that the mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the portion 249A is compatible.

  The second specifying result information JH6 generated by the feeder specifying unit 374 is displayed on the display unit 33 controlled by the display control unit 373.

  Moreover, the feeder specific | specification part 374 produces | generates the 3rd specific result information JH7 shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for describing the third identification result information JH7 generated by the feeder identification unit 374 of the feeder management system 3. The third identification result information JH7 shown in FIG. 14 includes the component type information (component name) JH12, the component size information (component size) JH13, the set position information (set position) JH521, and the tape type information ( Tape type) JH622 and the opening size information (opening size) JH22 are associated with each other.

  In the third identification result information JH7 shown in FIG. 14, the component position information (part name) JH12 is “A1” and the part size information (part size) JH13 is “AA1”. Set position) Opening size information (opening size) in which a component storage tape 245 of “8 mm tape” represented by tape type information (tape type) JH622 is wound around a reel at a set position “SA” represented by JH521. ) It is shown that the mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size represented by JH22 is “S” is suitable. Further, in the third identification result information JH7, set position information (set position) is set for a component whose component type information (component name) JH12 is “SP1” and component size information (component size) JH13 is “SP11”. ) Unusable information “NG” indicating that the use of the first tape feeder 241 including the tape guide 244 is inappropriate is added to the set position “SB” represented by JH521. Further, in the third identification result information JH7, set position information (set position) is set for a component whose component type information (component name) JH12 is “SP2” and component size information (component size) JH13 is “SP21”. ) Unusable information “NG” indicating that the first tape feeder 241 provided with the tape guide 244 is improperly used is added to the set position “SC” represented by JH521.

  Further, in the third identification result information JH7, set position information (set position) is set for a component whose component type information (component name) JH12 is “A2” and component size information (component size) JH13 is “AA2”. ) Opening size information (opening size) JH22 in which the component storage tape 245 of “8 mm tape” represented by tape type information (tape type) JH622 is wound around the reel at the set position “SD” represented by JH521. It is shown that the mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A having the opening size represented by “M” is suitable. Further, in the third identification result information JH7, set position information (set position) is set for a component whose component type information (component name) JH12 is “A4” and component size information (component size) JH13 is “AA4”. ) Opening size information (opening size) JH22 in which the component storage tape 245 of “8 mm tape” represented by tape type information (tape type) JH622 is wound around the reel at the set position “SE” represented by JH521. It is shown that the mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A having the opening size represented by “L” is suitable.

  The third specifying result information JH7 generated by the feeder specifying unit 374 is displayed on the display unit 33 controlled by the display control unit 373.

  In the feeder management system 3 configured as described above, the feeder specifying unit 374 includes component size information (component size) JH13 stored in the first storage unit 34 and opening size information stored in the second storage unit 248 ( Based on (opening size) JH22, the tape feeder 241 suitable for the supply of the component to the suction nozzle 251 is specified for each component. The feeder identification unit 374 outputs the identification result as identification result information JH5, JH6, and JH7 associated with component size information (component size) JH13 and opening size information (opening size) JH22. Then, the display unit 33 displays the identification result information JH5, JH6, and JH7 by the feeder identification unit 374. By performing setup work with reference to the specific result information JH5, JH6, JH7 displayed on the display unit 33 by the operator, the interference of the component with respect to the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A is suppressed as much as possible. It is possible to prevent defective supply of parts to the suction nozzle 251 by the feeder.

  Furthermore, in the identification result information JH5, JH6, and JH7 output from the feeder identification unit 374, for the parts for which the first tape feeder 241 including the tape guide 244 is inappropriately used, the first tape feeder 241 Unusable information “NG” indicating inappropriate use is added. For this reason, it can suppress as much as possible that the 1st tape feeder 241 is used corresponding to components with inappropriate use of the 1st tape feeder 241.

  Moreover, the feeder specific | specification part 374 produces | generates the 4th specific result information JH8 shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for describing the fourth identification result information JH8 generated by the feeder identification unit 374 of the feeder management system 3. The fourth identification result information JH8 shown in FIG. 15 includes the component type information (component name) JH12, the component size information (component size) JH13, the set position information (set position) JH521, and the tape type information ( Tape type) JH622, feeder type information JH81 indicating the type of tape feeder, opening size information (opening size) JH22, and feeder number information indicating the number of tape feeders mounted at each set position of the feeder mounting area 24 JH82 is associated information.

  In the fourth identification result information JH8 shown in FIG. 15, the component position information (component name) JH12 is “A1” and the component size information (component size) JH13 is “AA1”. Set position) A component storage tape 245 of “8 mm tape” represented by tape type information (tape type) JH622 is wound around a reel at a set position “SA” represented by JH521, and is represented by feeder type information JH81. Mounting of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A having the opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 of “ALF” and having the opening size “S” is suitable. The first tape feeder 241 is “1”. Further, in the fourth identification result information JH8, the set position information (set position) is set for the parts whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “SP1” and the part size information (part size) JH13 is “SP11”. ) For the set position “SB” represented by JH521, it is appropriate to use the second tape feeder of which the type of the tape feeder represented by the feeder type information JH81 is “non-ALF”, and the use of the first tape feeder 241. Unusable information “NG” indicating that is unsuitable. Further, in the fourth identification result information JH8, the set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “SP2” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “SP21”. ) For the set position “SC” represented by JH521, it is appropriate to use the second tape feeder of which the type of the tape feeder represented by the feeder type information JH81 is “non-ALF”, and the use of the first tape feeder 241. Unusable information “NG” indicating that is unsuitable.

  Further, in the fourth identification result information JH8, the set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “A2” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “AA2”. ) A component storage tape 245 of “8 mm tape” represented by tape type information (tape type) JH622 is wound around a reel at the set position “SD” represented by JH521, and the tape is represented by feeder type information JH81. The attachment of the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A having the opening size information (opening size) JH22 and the opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 is suitable. The first tape feeder 241 is “1”. Further, in the fourth identification result information JH8, the set position information (set position) is set for a part whose part type information (part name) JH12 is “A4” and whose part size information (part size) JH13 is “AA4”. ) A component storage tape 245 of “8 mm tape” represented by tape type information (tape type) JH622 is wound around a reel at the set position “SE” represented by JH521, and the tape is represented by feeder type information JH81. That the feeder type is “ALF” and that the first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A whose opening size represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 is “L” is fit. The first tape feeder 241 is “1”.

  The fourth identification result information JH8 generated by the feeder identification unit 374 is printed on a recording sheet and output as a printed matter. By referring to the printed matter on which the fourth identification result information JH8 is printed, the operator performs setup work to suppress interference of the component with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A as much as possible, and the suction nozzle by the tape feeder Supplied parts can be prevented from being supplied to H.251.

  As described above, the component mounter main body 21 is an area where a plurality of tape feeders including the first tape feeder 241 are mounted side by side, and each tape feeder for each component to be sucked by the suction nozzle 251. The feeder mounting area 24 is partitioned in the set position. The second storage unit 248 is disposed in the feeder body 242 of the first tape feeder 241. Then, the feeder verification unit 375 reads the opening size information (opening size) JH22 included in the feeder information JH2 from the second storage unit 248 of the first tape feeder 241 mounted at the set position of the feeder mounting area 24. The feeder collation unit 375 collates the read opening size information (opening size) JH22 with the identification result information output from the feeder identification unit 374, and determines whether the first tape feeder 241 is attached to the set position. Is generated, and collation information representing the determination result is generated and output.

  The collation information generated by the feeder collation unit 375 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing the first verification information JH9 generated by the feeder verification unit 375 of the feeder management system 3. 16 includes first collation determination result information JH91, first reference information JH92, and first collation target information JH93. The first collation determination result information JH91 is information that represents, as a character string, a determination result of whether or not the first tape feeder 241 is attached to the set position by the feeder collation unit 375. The first reference information JH92 is information that represents, as a character string, items that the operator should refer to in correspondence with the first collation determination result information JH91 when the tape feeder is mounted at the set position. The first collation target information JH93 is information related to a collation target by the feeder collation unit 375.

  In the first collation information JH9 shown in FIG. 16, the use of the first tape feeder 241 by the feeder identifying unit 374 is inappropriate for the part whose part name represented by the first collation target information JH93 is “SP1”. This is an example of verification information generated by the feeder verification unit 375 when the first tape feeder 241 is erroneously mounted at the set position “SB” of the feeder mounting area 24. In the first collation information JH9, information of a character string “ALF is not allowed to be used” is added as the first collation judgment result information JH91, and “the following parts are as the first reference information JH92. ALF cannot be used. Please use non-ALF. "

  The first verification information JH9 generated by the feeder verification unit 375 is displayed on the display unit 33 controlled by the display control unit 373.

  Moreover, the feeder collation part 375 produces | generates the 2nd collation information JH10 shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for describing the second verification information JH10 generated by the feeder verification unit 375 of the feeder management system 3. The second verification information JH10 shown in FIG. 17 includes second verification determination result information JH101, second reference information JH102, and second verification target information JH103. The second collation determination result information JH101 is information representing, as a character string, a determination result of whether or not the first tape feeder 241 is attached to the set position by the feeder collation unit 375. The second reference information JH102 is information representing, as a character string, items that the operator should refer to in correspondence with the second collation determination result information JH101 when the tape feeder is mounted at the set position. The second collation target information JH103 is information related to a collation target by the feeder collation unit 375.

  The second collation information JH10 shown in FIG. 17 is a component supply opening 249A whose opening size is “M” by the feeder specifying unit 374 for the component whose component name represented by the second collation target information JH103 is “A2”. The first tape feeder 241 having the component supply opening 249A having an opening size other than “M” is erroneously set at the setting position “SD” of the feeder mounting area 24 where the use of the first tape feeder 241 having the This is an example of the collation information generated by the feeder collation unit 375 when it is attached. In the second collation information JH10, information of a character string “ALF opening size is incorrect” is added as the second collation determination result information JH101, and “ALF having a suitable opening size” is obtained as the second reference information JH102. Please use "." Is added to the string information.

  The second verification information JH10 generated by the feeder verification unit 375 is displayed on the display unit 33 controlled by the display control unit 373.

  In the feeder management system 3 configured as described above, the feeder verification unit 375 has an opening size from the second storage unit 248 of the first tape feeder 241 mounted at the set position of the feeder mounting region 24 by the operator in the setup operation. Read information (opening size) JH22. The feeder collation unit 375 collates the read opening size information (opening size) JH22 with the identification result information output from the feeder identification unit 374, and determines whether or not the first tape feeder 241 is attached to the set position. Judgment information JH9 and JH10 representing the judgment result are output. And the display part 33 displays the collation information JH9 and JH10 by the feeder collation part 375. FIG. The operator can check whether or not the first tape feeder 241 is mounted at the set position by referring to the collation information JH9 and JH10 displayed on the display unit 33 and performing the setup work. Thereby, for example, the interference of the component with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A due to the mounting mistake of the first tape feeder 241 at the set position can be suppressed as much as possible.

  Next, the nozzle interference determination unit 376 will be described. The nozzle interference determination unit 376 determines whether the suction nozzle 251 interferes with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A in the first tape feeder 241, and a command signal related to the suction operation of the suction nozzle 251 according to the determination result. Is output. In the present embodiment, the nozzle interference determination unit 376 receives the opening size information (opening size) JH22 included in the feeder information JH2 from the second storage unit 248 of the first tape feeder 241 mounted at the set position of the feeder mounting area 24. read. The nozzle interference determination unit 376 generates a suction nozzle based on the read opening size information (opening size) JH22 and the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41 included in the suction nozzle information JH4 stored in the fourth storage unit 36. It is determined whether or not 251 interferes with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A.

  Specifically, the nozzle interference determination unit 376 has a suction nozzle in which the opening size of the component supply opening 249A represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 is represented by the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41. When it is larger than the size of 251, it is determined that the suction nozzle 251 does not interfere with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249 </ b> A, and in this case, a command signal for permitting the suction operation of the suction nozzle 251 is output. Further, the nozzle interference determination unit 376 is configured such that the opening size of the component supply opening 249A represented by the opening size information (opening size) JH22 is the size of the suction nozzle 251 represented by the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41. If it is smaller than that, it is determined that the suction nozzle 251 interferes with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A, and in this case, a command signal for stopping the suction operation of the suction nozzle 251 is output. When a plurality of types of suction nozzles 251 having different sizes are disposed in the head unit 25 so as to be replaceable, the nozzle interference determination unit 376 includes a component represented by opening size information (opening size) JH22. When the opening size of the supply opening 249A is smaller than the size of the suction nozzle 251 represented by the nozzle size information (nozzle size) JH41, a command signal to be replaced with another suction nozzle 251 is output. The command signal regarding the suction operation of the suction nozzle 251 output from the nozzle interference determination unit 376 is transmitted to the mounting control unit 20 via the data communication unit 31 and input to the component mounting machine 2. The component mounter 2 is provided with a nozzle stocker in which a plurality of types of suction nozzles 251 having different sizes are accommodated. In the component mounter 2, the opening size of the component supply opening 249A is set based on the command signal. A suction nozzle having a small size may be selected from the nozzle stocker and automatically replaced.

  In the feeder management system 3 configured as described above, the nozzle interference determination unit 376 determines whether the suction nozzle 251 interferes with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A in the first tape feeder 241. The nozzle interference determination unit 376 outputs a command signal related to the suction operation of the suction nozzle 251 according to the determination result. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the suction nozzle 251 from interfering with the opening edge of the component supply opening 249A as much as possible during the suction operation of the component by the suction nozzle 251. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of component suction failure by the suction nozzle 251 and the damage of the suction nozzle 251 or the tape feeder, thereby preventing the occurrence of component supply failure to the suction nozzle 251 by the tape feeder. it can.

  In addition, the component mounting system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a feeder management system 3 that manages selection of a tape feeder that can prevent a component supply failure to the suction nozzle 251 by the tape feeder. For this reason, it can prevent that the production efficiency of the mounting board in the component mounting machine 2 falls.

  The feeder management system described above is an example of a preferred embodiment of the feeder management system according to the present invention, and its specific configuration can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Component mounting system 2 Component mounting machine 20 Mounting control part 21 Component mounting machine main body 22 Moving frame 23 Conveyor 24 Feeder mounting area 241 Tape feeder 242 Feeder main body 243 Tape sending part 244 Tape guide 245 Component storage tape 248 Second storage part 249 Parts Exposed portion 249A Component supply opening 25 Head unit 251 Suction nozzle (holding tool)
26 First Drive Mechanism 27 Second Drive Mechanism 3 Feeder Management System 31 Data Communication Unit 32 Operation Unit 33 Display Unit 34 First Storage Unit 35 Third Storage Unit 36 Fourth Storage Unit 37 Control Unit 371 Communication Control Unit 372 Operation Control Unit 373 Display control unit 374 Feeder identification unit 375 Feeder verification unit 376 Nozzle interference determination unit

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Manages the selection of tape feeders that are mounted on the component mounter main body equipped with a head unit equipped with a holder that can hold the components to be mounted on the board and that supply the components stored in the component storage tape to the holder A feeder management system that
A first storage unit that stores component size information related to the size of a component stored in the component storage tape mounted on the tape feeder;
A second storage unit for storing opening size information unique to the tape feeder relating to the opening size of the component supply opening that defines the supply position of the component to the holder in the tape feeder;
Based on the component size information and the opening size information, a tape feeder suitable for supplying the component to the holder is identified for each component, and the identification result is associated with the component size information and the opening size information. A feeder identification unit that outputs information,
A feeder management system comprising: a display unit that displays the specific result information. In the tape feeder that can be mounted on the component mounter main body, the tape feeder further includes a third storage unit that stores list information indicating whether or not the predetermined first tape feeder having the component supply opening is appropriate for each component,
The feeder specifying unit refers to the list information, and corresponds to a part for which use of the first tape feeder is inappropriate, and the specification result to which unusable information indicating that the use is inappropriate is added. The feeder management system according to claim 1 which outputs information. The component mounter main body is an area where a plurality of tape feeders including the first tape feeder are mounted side by side, and the set position of each tape feeder is defined for each component to be held by the holder A feeder mounting area,
The second storage unit is disposed in the first tape feeder,
The opening size information is read from the second storage unit of the first tape feeder mounted at the set position in the feeder mounting area, the opening size information is compared with the specific result information, and the first tape is checked. A feeder verification unit that determines whether or not the feeder is attached to the set position and outputs verification information indicating the determination result, further includes:
The feeder management system according to claim 2, wherein the display unit is configured to be able to display the verification information.   An interference determination unit that determines whether or not the holder interferes with an opening edge of the component supply opening in the first tape feeder, and outputs a command signal related to the holding operation of the holder according to the determination result; The feeder management system according to claim 3 further provided. A fourth storage unit for storing holder size information related to the size of the holder;
The interference determination unit reads the opening size information from the second storage unit of the first tape feeder mounted at the set position of the feeder mounting region, and based on the opening size information and the holder size information The feeder management system according to claim 4, wherein it is determined whether or not the holder interferes with an opening edge of the component supply opening.   When the opening size of the component supply opening represented by the opening size information is larger than the size of the holding tool represented by the holding tool size information, the interference determination unit The feeder management system according to claim 5, wherein the feeder management system determines that the interference does not interfere with an opening edge of the component supply opening, and outputs a command signal for permitting a holding operation of the holder in this case.   When the opening size of the component supply opening represented by the opening size information is smaller than the size of the holding tool represented by the holder size information, the interference determination unit It is judged that it interferes with the opening edge of the parts supply opening, and in this case, a command signal to stop the holding operation of the holder or a command signal to replace the holder is output. Feeder management system. A component mounter main body, a head unit that is mounted on the component mounter main body and includes a holder that can hold components to be mounted on a board, and is detachably mounted on the component mounter main body and stored in a component storage tape A tape feeder for supplying the component to the holder, and a component mounter including:
In the said component mounting machine, the component mounting system provided with the feeder management system of any one of Claims 1-7 which manages selection of the said tape feeder with which the said component mounting machine main body is mounted | worn.

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