JP2020010069A - Cassette feeder replacement system of component mounting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To automate feeder replacement work of component mounting machine during utilization.SOLUTION: A cassette feeder replacement system of component mounting machine includes an identification information recording section recording or storing feeder ID, an identification information reading section for reading the feeder ID from the identification information recording section, a suction work area 41 for arranging multiple cassette feeders at the component suction positions of the component mounting machine and setting, a feeder stock area 43 for receiving the used cassette feeder of the suction work area 41 and next cassette feeder to be replaced and recovering the used cassette feeder, and a replacement robot 45 for taking out the used cassette feeder from suction work area 41 and recovering to the feeder stock area, and taking out next cassette feeder from the feeder stock area and replenishing to the suction work area, and the cassette feeder is identified based on the feeder ID read in the identification information reading section.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a cassette type feeder replacement system of a component mounter that automates a feeder replacement operation during operation (production) of the component mounter using the cassette type feeder.

  2. Description of the Related Art As shown in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-266990), a conventional component mounter mounts a large number of tape feeders on a lump exchange truck with casters, and uses this lump exchange truck to feed a tape to the component mounter. Attaching and detaching of the feeders can be performed collectively, or, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-169885, a large number of tape feeders can be attached to and detached from a feeder set table provided in a component mounter. Some are set to be set.

JP 2009-266990 A JP 2012-169885 A

  In the above-described conventional component mounter, the operator manually replaces the tape feeder due to replenishment of components to the tape feeder that has run out of components or change of the production board while the component mounter is operating (during production). As a result, there is a possibility that an incorrect tape feeder may be set due to a human error and production may be stopped. In addition, manual replacement of the tape feeder is not only time-consuming, but if the tape feeder replacement time is overdue (during rush hours), there is not enough manpower and the component mounter will stop. was there.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a cassette type feeder replacement system for a component mounter that can automate a feeder replacement operation during operation of the component mounter.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a feeder for replacing a plurality of cassette type feeders provided with an identification information recording unit that records or stores its own feeder ID for a component mounter that mounts components on a circuit board. A replacement system, wherein a suction work area for arranging the plurality of cassette type feeders side by side at a component suction position of the component mounter; an identification information reading unit for reading the feeder ID from the identification information recording unit; A feeder stock area for storing the next cassette type feeder to be replaced with a used cassette type feeder in the area and collecting the used cassette type feeder; and a used cassette type feeder from the suction work area of the component mounting machine. And collects it in the feeder stock area. A replacement robot for taking out the next cassette type feeder from the storage area and replenishing the suction work area; and a control device for controlling the feeder replacement system, wherein the identification information reading unit includes a cassette type feeder for the cassette type feeder. The cassette-type feeder is configured to be identified based on the feeder ID read from the identification information recording unit.

  With this configuration, the cassette-type feeder can be freely exchanged by the exchange robot between the suction operation area of the component mounter and the feeder stock area during production, and the exchange operation of the cassette-type feeder can be automated. it can.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a cassette type feeder replacement system of the component mounter according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a cassette type feeder. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a cassette type feeder replacement system of the component mounter according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a cassette type feeder replacement system of the component mounter according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a cassette type feeder replacement system of a component mounter according to a fourth embodiment as a reference example related to the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a mode for carrying out the present invention will be described using four examples 1 to 4.

First Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the configuration of the cassette type feeder 11 will be described with reference to FIG.
The cassette case 12 of the cassette type feeder 11 is formed of a transparent or opaque plastic plate or a metal plate, and the side (cover) thereof can be opened and closed. In the cassette case 12, there is provided a tape loading section 15 for detachably (replaceably) loading a tape reel 14 around which a component supply tape 13 is wound. At the center of the tape loading section 15, a reel holding shaft 16 for rotatably holding the tape reel 14 is provided.

  In the cassette case 12, a tape feeding mechanism 18 for feeding the component supply tape 13 drawn from the tape reel 14 to the component suction position, and a top film 20 peeled off from the component supply tape 13 just before the component suction position to supply the component A top film peeling mechanism 19 for exposing components in the tape 13 is provided. The component suction position is located near the end of the upper surface of the cassette case 12 on the tape feed direction side. A tape guide 21 for guiding the component supply tape 13 drawn from the tape reel 14 to a component suction position is provided in the cassette case 12.

  The tape feed mechanism 18 is composed of a sprocket 22 provided near the lower part of the component suction position, a motor 23 for driving the sprocket 22 and the like, and is formed at a predetermined pitch on one side edge of the component supply tape 13. By rotating the sprocket 22 by engaging the teeth of the sprocket 22 with the tape feed holes, the component supply tape 13 is pitch-fed to the component suction position.

  The top film peeling mechanism 19 includes a tape holder 25 for holding the component supply tape 13 just before the component suction position and peeling the top film 20 from the upper surface of the component supply tape 13, and a top film peeled by the tape holder 25. A top film feed gear mechanism 27 for pulling the tape 20 in a direction opposite to the tape feed direction and feeding it into a top film collecting section 26 provided on the upper portion of the cassette case 12; a motor 28 for driving the top film feed gear mechanism 27; It is composed of

  A waste tape 13a (in the first embodiment, only the carrier tape from which the top film 20 has been peeled) from which the components have been taken out through the component suction position is provided on the edge of the cassette case 12 on the tape feed direction side. A waste tape discharge passage 30 for guiding and discharging the waste tape is provided so as to extend downward, and an outlet 30a of the waste tape discharge passage 30 is provided at a position below the center of the end face of the cassette case 12 in the tape feed direction. Have been. An air inlet (not shown) is provided at an upper portion of the waste tape discharge passage 30 so as to open to an end surface of the cassette case 12 on the tape feed direction side. Air is introduced thereinto to generate a downward air flow in the waste tape discharge passage 30.

  A control device 32 for controlling the motor 23 of the tape feeding mechanism 18 and the motor 28 of the top film peeling mechanism 19 is provided in the cassette case 12. In addition, although not shown, the cassette case 12 is provided with a communication / power connector which is connected to a communication / power connector of the cassette type feeder replacement system 34 described later.

  At a predetermined position of the cassette case 12, an identification information recording unit (not shown) that records or stores feeder identification information (hereinafter referred to as “feeder ID”) is provided. As the identification information recording unit, for example, a code label in which a feeder ID is recorded as a barcode or a two-dimensional code may be used, or an electronic tag (RF tag, IC tag, radio wave tag, Wireless tag).

  Next, the configuration of a cassette type feeder replacement system 34 (multi-feeder unit) using the cassette type feeder 11 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. The component mounter 35 is mounted on a base table 36. The component mounter 35 has two conveyors 37 for transporting a circuit board, and a mounting head 38 for holding a suction nozzle (not shown) for sucking components supplied from the cassette type feeder 11 and mounting the components on the circuit board. And an XY moving mechanism 39 for moving the mounting head 38 in the XY directions (left, right, front and rear directions), and an image pickup device (not shown) for picking up an image of the component sucked by the suction nozzle.

  The cassette type feeder replacement system 34 is detachably installed in front of the component mounter 35 (in a direction orthogonal to the transport direction of the conveyor 37). In the cassette type feeder replacement system 34, a suction work area 41, a replacement area 42, and a feeder stock area 43 are provided in upper and lower three stages. The suction work area 41 located at the uppermost stage is an area where a plurality of cassette type feeders 11 that supply components to the component suction position of the component mounter 35 are arranged side by side. The suction work area 41 is provided with a positioning mechanism (not shown) such as a positioning pin for positioning the cassette type feeder 11, and a holding mechanism (not shown) for holding the cassette type feeder 11 by a spring mechanism or the like. I have. Further, a communication / power supply connector (not shown) connected to a communication / power supply connector (not shown) of the cassette type feeder 11 is provided in the suction work area 41, and both connectors are connected. Thus, control signals and the like are transmitted and received between the control device 32 in the cassette case 12 and the control device of the component mounter 35, and the control device 32 and the like in the cassette case 12 are energized.

  The feeder stock area 43 located at the lowermost level is an area for storing the next cassette type feeder 11 to be replaced with the used cassette type feeder 11 in the suction work area 41 and for collecting the used cassette type feeder 11. In the feeder stock area 43, slots for setting the cassette type feeders 11 one by one are formed by the number of feeders that can be accommodated in the feeder stock area 43, and the cassette type feeders 11 set in each slot are identified. An identification information reading unit (not shown) for reading the feeder ID from the information recording unit is provided, and the feeder ID read by the identification information reading unit is transmitted to a control device (control means) of the cassette type feeder replacement system 34. The component type of the cassette type feeder 11 set in each slot is automatically recognized.

  When the cassette type feeder 11 is replaced between the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43, the replacement area 42 located at the middle stage is set to a cassette corresponding to an empty slot (empty space) of the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43. This is an area for moving the expression feeder 11 in the left-right direction (X direction).

  In front of the cassette type feeder replacement system 34, a replacement robot 45 is provided. The replacement robot 45 includes a clamp mechanism 46 for clamping the cassette-type feeder 11, a lifting mechanism 47 for raising and lowering the clamp mechanism 46 between the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43, and a replacement area for the clamp mechanism 46. 42, a horizontal moving mechanism 48 for moving the cassette type feeder 11 in the arrangement direction. Although only one replacement robot 45 is illustrated in FIG. 1, a configuration in which two replacement robots 45 are provided may be employed. In the following description, an example in which two replacement robots 45 are used will be described.

Next, the operation of the cassette type feeder replacement system 34 having the above configuration will be described.
During production (during operation of the component mounter 35), the number of cassette type feeders 11 required for production is set in the uppermost suction work area 41 of the cassette type feeder replacement system 34, and the lowermost feeder stock area. The next cassette-type feeder 11 to be replaced with a cassette-type feeder 11 in the suction work area 41 which has run out of components (used) is stored in 43.

  If any cassette type feeder 11 in the suction work area 41 runs out of parts during production, the clamp mechanism 46 of one of the replacement robots 45 is raised to the position of the suction work area 41 by the lifting mechanism 47, and then the clamp mechanism The clamp mechanism 46 is moved in the X direction (the direction in which the cassette-type feeders 11 are arranged) by the horizontal moving mechanism 48, and the position of the clamp mechanism 46 is adjusted to the position of the cassette-type feeder 11 where the parts have run out. 11 is clamped and removed from the holding mechanism of the suction work area 41. Thereafter, the clamp mechanism 46 is moved down to the middle replacement area 42 so that the cassette-type feeder 11 with the component that has been clamped by the clamp mechanism 46 is moved down to the middle replacement area 42. Is moved in the X direction by the horizontal moving mechanism 48 so that the X-direction position of the cassette-type feeder 11 where the parts have run out is adjusted to the position of the empty slot in the lowermost feeder stock area 43, and then the cassette-type system where the parts have run out. The feeder 11 is lowered and collected in an empty slot of the feeder stock area 43. If there is no empty slot in the feeder stock area 43, the cassette-type feeder 11 having the out-of-parts is made to stand by in the replacement area 42. Then, the standby is released by manually or automatically ejecting the cassette-type feeder 11 with out of parts in the feeder stock area 43.

  As described above, at the same time as or before or after the operation of taking out the cassette-type feeder 11 with the out of parts from the uppermost suction work area 41 and collecting it in the lowermost feeder stock area 43, the clamping mechanism of the other replacement robot 45 is used. After the 46 is lowered to the position of the lowermost feeder stock area 43 by the elevating mechanism 47, the clamp mechanism 46 is moved in the X direction by the horizontal moving mechanism 48, and the clamp mechanism 46 is moved to the cassette type feeder 11 which has run out of parts. The next cassette type feeder 11 is clamped in accordance with the position of the next cassette type feeder 11 to be replaced. Thereafter, the next cassette type feeder 11 clamped by the clamp mechanism 46 is raised to the middle replacement area 42 by raising the clamp mechanism 46 to the middle replacement area 42, and then the clamp mechanism 46 is moved horizontally. After being moved in the X-direction by the moving mechanism 48, the position of the next cassette-type feeder 11 in the X-direction is adjusted to the position of the slot from which the cassette-type feeder 11 having the out-of-parts in the uppermost suction work area 41 has been taken out. Then, the next cassette type feeder 11 is raised and set in the slot of the suction work area 41. During this setting, the next cassette type feeder 11 is positioned by the positioning mechanism and held by the holding mechanism.

  The operation of setting the cassette-type feeder 11 in the suction work area 41 before the start of production may be performed manually by an operator, or the cassette-type feeder may be moved from the feeder stock area 43 to the suction work area 41 by the replacement robot 45. 11 may be replaced.

  In the first embodiment described above, the cassette type feeder 11 can be freely replaced by the replacement robot 45 between the suction operation area 41 and the feeder stock area 43 during production, and the replacement operation of the cassette type feeder 11 is automated. can do.

  Further, a replacement area 42 is provided between the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43 so that when the cassette type feeder 11 is replaced between the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43, the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area are replaced. If the cassette type feeder 11 is moved in the X direction in accordance with the empty slot in the area 43, or if there is no empty slot in the area where the cassette type feeder 11 is to be inserted, the cassette type feeder 11 is moved until the empty slot is formed. Since the standby in the replacement area 42 is performed, the replacement of the cassette type feeder 11 between the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43 can be smoothly performed.

  In the first embodiment, the cassette-type feeder 11 is provided with an identification information recording unit that records or stores a feeder ID, and the identification information of the cassette-type feeder 11 stored in the feeder stock area 43 is provided in the feeder stock area 43. An identification information reading unit for reading the feeder ID from the recording unit is provided, and the control device of the cassette type feeder replacement system 34 identifies the cassette type feeder 11 based on the feeder ID transmitted from the identification information reading unit of the feeder stock area 43. When the cassette type feeder 11 is stored in the feeder stock area 43, the cassette type feeder 11 can be freely stored in any empty slot, and the storage of the cassette type feeder 11 in the feeder stock area 43 is facilitated. It can be carried out.

  In the present invention, the cassette type feeder 11 may be replaced between the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43 by only one replacement robot 45. In this case, the suction work area 41 When the cassette type feeder 11 is exchanged with the feeder stock area 43, the operation may be performed so that an empty slot is provided in the area to be inserted.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to a configuration in which only one component mounter 35 is mounted on the base 36 as shown in FIG. 1, and a plurality of component mounters 35 are arranged and mounted on the base 36. You may do it. When the cassette type feeder replacement system 34 is provided for a plurality of component mounters 35, one cassette type feeder replacement system 34 may be provided for each component mounter 35, or two or more component mounters 35 may be mounted. The cassette-type feeder 11 may be replaced with a single cassette-type feeder replacement system 34 for the machine 35.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. However, portions that are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified, and portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the second embodiment, the supply of the cassette type feeder 11 to the feeder stock area 43 is automated. Specifically, a feeder transport conveyor 51 for loading the cassette type feeder 11 to be supplied to the feeder stock area 43 and discharging the used (parts out) cassette type feeder 11 is provided inside the base table 36. It is characterized in that a transfer robot 52 for replacing the cassette type feeder 11 is provided between the feeder transport conveyor 51 and the feeder stock area 43.

  The feeder transport conveyor 51 is provided so as to transport the cassette type feeder 11 sideways in the same direction (X direction) as the transport direction of the circuit board transport conveyor 37. A stopper 53 for stopping the loaded cassette type feeder 11 at a position behind the feeder stock area 43 is provided on the feeder conveyor 51 so as to be able to move up and down.

  The transfer robot 52 includes a clamp mechanism 54 for clamping the cassette-type feeder 11, a rotation mechanism 55 for rotating the clamp mechanism 54 around a horizontal axis, and the clamp mechanism 54 in the up-down direction and the XY directions (horizontal direction). And a moving mechanism 56 for moving.

  In the second embodiment configured as described above, the cassette type feeder 11 is moved between the feeder conveyor 51 and the feeder stock area 43 using the feeder conveyor 51 and the transfer robot 52 as follows. As above.

  When the cassette-type feeder 11 to be supplied to the feeder stock area 43 is loaded on the conveyor 51 and carried in, the stopper 53 is projected upward to stop the cassette-type feeder 11 at a position behind the feeder stock area 43. Thereafter, the reloading robot 52 is operated to clamp the cassette type feeder 11 in the lying state on the feeder conveying conveyor 51 by the clamp mechanism 54, and the moving mechanism 56 raises the clamp mechanism 54 to raise the cassette type feeder. The feeder 11 is lifted from the feeder conveyor 51 to secure a rotation space for the cassette type feeder 11. After that, the cassette type feeder 11 is turned upright by rotating the cassette type feeder 11 by 90 ° by the rotating mechanism 55, and then the clamping mechanism 54 is moved by the moving mechanism 56 in parallel with the feeder conveying conveyor 51. The cassette type feeder 11 is moved in a suitable direction (X direction) so that the cassette type feeder 11 is aligned with the position of the empty slot in the feeder stock area 43, and the cassette type feeder 11 is stored in the empty slot of the feeder stock area 43.

  On the other hand, when taking out the used (feed-out) cassette type feeder 11 from the feeder stock area 43 and carrying it out, the stopper 53 is retracted downward and the used cassette type feeder 11 in the feeder stock area 43 is used. The cassette type feeder 11 is pulled out by being clamped by the clamp mechanism 54 and pulled out, and the rotating mechanism 55 rotates the clamp mechanism 54 by 90 ° to put the cassette type feeder 11 from the upright state to the downside state and put it on the feeder conveyor 51 and carry it out. .

  In the second embodiment described above, the feeder conveyor 51 for carrying in the cassette type feeder 11 to be supplied to the feeder stock area 43 and carrying out the used cassette type feeder 11 is provided, and the conveyor 51 for feeder transfer is provided. Since the transfer robot 52 for transferring the cassette type feeder 11 between the feeder stock area 43 and the feeder stock area 43 is provided, the supply of the cassette type feeder 11 to the feeder stock area 43 can be automated.

  In the second embodiment, the single feeder conveyor 51 carries in the cassette type feeder 11 to be supplied to the feeder stock area 43 and carries out the used cassette type feeder 11. A conveyor dedicated to carrying in the feeder 11 and a conveyor dedicated to carrying out the used cassette feeder 11 may be separately provided.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. However, portions that are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified, and portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the third embodiment, the operator supplies the cassette type feeder 11 to the feeder stock area 43. Specifically, in the cassette type feeder replacement system 34, a front door 61 for opening the feeder stock area 43 is provided so as to be openable and closable, and a replacement robot 45 is provided inside the front door 61. In FIG. 4, the front door 61 is a large door that opens and closes the three areas of the suction work area 41, the replacement area 42, and the feeder stock area 43 collectively, but only the feeder stock area 43 is opened and closed. It may be a small door. In this case, although the cassette type feeder 11 in the suction work area 41 can be automatically replaced with the large door, it is necessary to stop the operation of the component mounter 35 to secure the safety of the worker. On the other hand, when opening and closing the small door, it is desirable that the operation of the replacement robot 45, the clamp mechanism 46, the elevating mechanism 47, and the horizontal moving mechanism 48 only be stopped.

  In the third embodiment, a feeder set table 62 for setting the cassette type feeder 11 is provided in the feeder stock area 43 so as to be tiltable toward the front side, and the feeder set table 62 is tilted toward the front side when the front door 61 is opened. The operation of supplying the cassette type feeder 11 to the feeder set table 62 can be easily performed manually. After the supply of the cassette type feeder 11 to the feeder set table 62 is completed, if the feeder set table 62 is returned to the original upright state and the front door 61 is closed, the cassette type feeder replacement system 34 becomes operable.

  In the third embodiment described above, the operator supplies the cassette type feeder 11 to the feeder stock area 43. However, the suction work area 41 and the feeder stock area 43 are switched during the production. Since the cassette type feeder 11 can be freely replaced by the robot 45, the replacement operation of the cassette type feeder 11 can be automated.

  In addition, since the timing of replenishment of the component supply tape 13 can be determined by the convenience of the operator instead of the timing of the component mounter 35, the production line including the plurality of component mounters 35 requires a plurality of component mounters 35. Can be sequentially supplied to the feeder stock area 43 with the cassette-type feeder 11, and it is not necessary for an operator to stick in front of the component mounter 35 in order to continue production, and the work required for production management People can be reduced.

Next, a fourth embodiment as a reference example related to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The cassette-type feeder replacement system 71 according to the fourth embodiment uses a suction work area 72 in which a plurality of cassette-type feeders 11 that supply components to the component suction position of the component mounter 35 are set side by side, and a suction work area 72 is used. A used feeder collecting area 73 for taking out and collecting the cassette type feeder 11 (parts out) and a feeder stock area 74 for storing the next cassette type feeder 11 to be replaced with the used cassette type feeder 11 in the suction work area 72; A collection robot (not shown) for taking out the used cassette type feeder 11 from the suction work area 72 and collecting it in the used feeder collection area 73, and taking out the next cassette type feeder 11 from the feeder stock area 74 and performing suction work. A replenishing robot (not shown) for replenishing the area 72 ) It is and configured to include a. In this case, a feeder stock area 74 is arranged in front of the suction work area 72, and a used feeder collection area 73 is arranged below the feeder stock area 74.

  In the fourth embodiment, the operator sets the necessary cassette type feeder 11 in the feeder stock area 74 in advance. When any of the cassette-type feeders 11 in the suction work area 72 becomes used (parts run out) during production, the used cassette-type feeder 11 is taken out from the suction work area 72 by the collection robot and is transferred to the used feeder collection area 73. At the same time, the next cassette-type feeder 11 is taken out from the feeder stock area 74 and supplied to the suction work area 72 by the supply robot. The used feeder collecting area 73 may be arranged individually for the component mounters 35, or a plurality of component mounters 35 may share a conductive wire and collect them at one place.

  Also in the fourth embodiment described above, the operation of replacing the cassette type feeder 11 during operation of the component mounter 35 can be automated.

  The cassette-type feeder used in the cassette-type feeder replacement system of the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 2. For example, a take-up unit for winding a component supply tape is provided in a cassette case, and the cassette case is externally provided. The component supply tape introduced therein may be wound around the winding section so that the tape loading section is loaded into the cassette case.

  In addition, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

  11: cassette type feeder, 12: cassette case, 13: component supply tape, 13a: waste tape, 14: tape reel, 15: tape loading section, 16: reel holding shaft, 18: tape feed mechanism, 19: top film peeling Mechanism: 21: Tape guide, 22: Sprocket, 25: Tape retainer, 26: Top film collecting unit, 27: Top film feed gear mechanism, 28: Motor, 30: Waste tape discharge passage, 32: Control device, 34: Cassette Type feeder replacement system, 35: component mounter, 36: base stand, 37: conveyor, 38: mounting head, 39: XY moving mechanism, 41: suction work area, 42: replacement area, 43: feeder stock area, 45 ... Replacement robot, 46: clamp mechanism, 47: elevating mechanism, 48: horizontal moving mechanism, 51: transport of feeder Conveyor 52, loading robot 53, stopper 54, clamping mechanism 55 rotating mechanism 56 moving mechanism 61 front door 62 feeder set table 71 cassette feeder replacement system 72 Suction work area, 73: Used feeder collection area, 74: Feeder stock area

Claims (1)

For a component mounter that mounts components on a circuit board, a feeder replacement system that replaces a plurality of cassette type feeders provided with an identification information recording unit that records or stores its own feeder ID,
A suction work area for arranging and setting the plurality of cassette type feeders at a component suction position of the component mounter;
An identification information reading unit that reads the feeder ID from the identification information recording unit;
A feeder stock area for storing a next cassette type feeder to be replaced with a used cassette type feeder of the suction work area and collecting the used cassette type feeder;
A replacement robot for taking out a used cassette type feeder from the suction work area of the component mounter, collecting the used cassette type feeder in the feeder stock area, and taking out the next cassette type feeder from the feeder stock area and replenishing the suction work area; ,
A control device for controlling the feeder replacement system,
With
The control device, wherein the identification information reading unit is configured to identify the cassette type feeder based on the feeder ID read from the identification information recording unit of the cassette type feeder. Feeder replacement system for mounting machines.

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