JP2024038540A - printing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a printing device that can properly receive a magazine for holding masks from a transport device.SOLUTION: A printing device M2 includes: a storage-side magazine support part 19 for receiving a magazine S1 from a transport device V1 for transporting magazines S1 and supporting the magazine; a moving part 20 for moving the storage-side magazine support part 19 between a magazine supply position P2 capable of receiving magazines S1 from the transport device V1 and a mask supply position for supplying masks C1; and a control unit for positioning the storage-side magazine support part 19 in the magazine supply position P2 corresponding to the transport device V1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to a printing apparatus that prints paste on a substrate using a mask.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a printing apparatus is known that prints a paste such as a solder paste on the surface of a substrate using a mask in which a stencil in which patterned openings are formed is stretched around a frame. In such a printing apparatus, masks are replaced depending on the type of substrate. Patent Document 1 discloses a printing device equipped with a stencil exchange unit in which a magazine holding a plurality of stencils is configured to be movable up and down within a housing in order to continuously and automatically perform mask exchange. There is.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-062517

By the way, in the conventional technology including Patent Document 1, after a magazine holding a plurality of masks (stencils) is attached to the stencil exchange section of the printing device, the masks are automatically replaced, but the magazine is not transported to the printing device. Since the replacement is done manually by workers, there was room for further improvements in order to promote unmanned floors.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a printing device that can appropriately receive a magazine holding a mask from a transport device.

The printing device of the present invention is a printing device including a storage section that stores a magazine that holds a mask, moves the magazine to a mask supply position, and supplies the mask, and the printing device has a storage section that stores a magazine that holds a mask, and that moves the magazine to a mask supply position to supply the mask. a storage-side magazine support section that receives and supports the magazine; a moving section that moves the storage-side magazine support section between a magazine supply position capable of receiving the magazine from the transport device and the mask supply position; and the transport device. The storage-side magazine support section has a control section that positions the storage side magazine support section at a magazine supply position corresponding to the magazine supply position.

Another printing device of the present invention is a printing device having a storage section that stores a magazine that holds a mask, moves the magazine to a mask supply position and supplies the mask, and supports and transports the magazine. a storage-side magazine support section that delivers the magazine to the device; a moving section that moves the storage-side magazine support section between a magazine delivery position where the magazine can be delivered to the transport device; and the mask supply position; and the transport device. The storage-side magazine support part is positioned at a magazine delivery position corresponding to the storage side magazine support part.

According to the present invention, a magazine holding a mask can be appropriately received from a transport device.

Configuration explanatory diagram of a production system according to an embodiment of the present invention A perspective view of a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention A transparent side view of a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention A block diagram showing the configuration of a production system according to an embodiment of the present invention An explanatory diagram of supply position information used in a production system according to an embodiment of the present invention Flow diagram of a magazine receiving method by a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention (a) (b) Explanatory diagram of a process in which a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a magazine from a conveying device (a) (b) Explanatory diagram of a process in which a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a magazine from a conveying device Flow diagram of a magazine delivery method using a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention (a) (b) Process explanatory diagrams in which a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention delivers a magazine to a conveying device (a) (b) Process explanatory diagrams in which a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention delivers a magazine to a conveying device Flowchart of another example of the magazine receiving method using the printing device and the conveyance device according to one embodiment of the present invention Flowchart of another example of the magazine receiving method using the printing device and the conveyance device according to one embodiment of the present invention (a) (b) Process explanatory diagrams of other embodiments in which the printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a magazine from a conveying device

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The configuration, shape, etc. described below are examples for explanation, and can be changed as appropriate depending on the specifications of the production system, printing device, conveyance device, etc. Hereinafter, corresponding elements in all drawings will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanation will be omitted. In FIG. 2 and some parts described later, two axes orthogonal to each other in the horizontal plane are the X-axis in the substrate transport direction (perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 3), and the Y-axis perpendicular to the substrate transport direction (left-right direction in FIG. 3). is shown. In addition, in FIG. 2 and a portion described later, a Z axis (vertical direction in FIG. 3) that is orthogonal to the horizontal plane is shown.

First, the configuration of the production system 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. The production system 1 is configured such that a component mounting line L connected through a communication network 2 is controlled by a management device 3. The component mounting line L includes, in order from upstream in the board transport direction (right side in FIG. 1), a board supply device M1, a printing device M2, a printing inspection device M3, component mounting devices M4 to M7, a mounting inspection device M8, and a reflow device M9. , a substrate accommodating device M10. That is, the printing device M2 is included in the component mounting line L controlled by the management device 3.

Each device that makes up the component mounting line L has a board transport mechanism that transports the board, and while transporting the board from upstream to downstream equipment, it performs work to produce mounted boards with components mounted on the board. conduct. The substrate supply device M1 performs a substrate supply operation that sequentially takes out a plurality of accommodated substrates and supplies them to the downstream printing device M2. The printing device M2 performs a solder printing operation of printing solder onto a board brought in from upstream through a mask. The print inspection device M3 acquires an image of the solder printed on the board using an inspection camera, and performs a print inspection operation to determine whether the printed state of the solder is good or bad.

In FIG. 1, component mounting apparatuses M4 to M7 perform a component mounting operation of mounting components onto a board on which solder is printed. Note that the component mounting line L is not limited to a configuration with four component mounting devices M4 to M7, and may have one to three component mounting devices M4 to M7, or five or more component mounting devices M4 to M7. . The mounting inspection device M8 acquires an image of a component mounted on a board using an inspection camera, and performs a mounting inspection operation to determine whether the mounting state of the component is good or bad. The reflow device M9 performs a reflow operation in which the board on which the component is mounted is heated to melt the solder and then solidify the solder. The substrate accommodating device M10 performs a substrate recovery operation of receiving and accommodating the substrates carried out from the upstream reflow device M9.

In FIG. 1, a production system 1 is provided with a transport device waiting area A at a position away from a component mounting line L. The production system 1 includes a plurality of transport devices V such as automatic guided vehicles (AGV) that transport magazines S holding masks between a component mounting line L and a transport device waiting area A.

The transport device V transports a magazine S holding masks used in the printing device M2 from the transport device waiting area A to the printing device M2. Further, the transport device V receives the magazine S holding the worked masks from the printing device M2 and transports it to the transport device waiting area A. Based on commands sent from the management device 3, etc., the transport device V runs on its own while detecting tapes placed on the floor and estimating its own position using a laser range scanner, camera, etc., and moves the magazine S. Performs handover work, receiving work, etc.

Next, the configuration of the printing device M2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The printing device M2 includes a printing section 10 and a storage section 11. The storage section 11 is arranged adjacent to the rear of the printing section 10 . The printing section 10 includes a substrate conveying and holding section 13 on a base 12 covered by a printing section cover 10a.

The substrate conveyance holding section 13 has a conveyor 13a (substrate conveyance mechanism) that conveys the substrate B along the X-axis. The substrate conveyance holding section 13 includes a multi-stage table 13b arranged on the base 12 below near the center of the conveyor 13a in the X-axis direction, and a substrate holding section 13c supported by the multi-stage table 13b. The multi-stage table 13b moves the substrate holder 13c in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction (horizontal direction). The substrate holding section 13c receives the substrate B conveyed by the conveyor 13a, lifts the received substrate B from the conveyor 13a, and holds the substrate B.

In FIG. 3, a mask guide 14 extending in the Y-axis direction (back-and-forth direction) is arranged above the substrate transport and holding section 13. A mask holding section 14a is arranged on the front side of the mask guide 14 and above the substrate holding section 13c. A mask moving mechanism 15 that moves along the Y-axis is arranged below the mask guide 14. The mask moving mechanism 15 moves along the mask guide 14 between the storage section 11 and the mask holding section 14a via a mask passage opening 16 formed by penetrating the printing section cover 10a and the housing 11a of the storage section 11. to move the mask C. The mask C that has been moved to the mask holding section 14a is held by a holding mechanism (not shown) of the mask holding section 14a.

A print head 17 that moves along the Y-axis is arranged above the mask holding section 14a. The print head 17 includes a squeegee 17a that extends along the X-axis and moves up and down. The print head 17 lowers the squeegee 17a to contact the mask C while pressing the substrate B held by the substrate holding part 13c against the mask C held by the mask holding part 14a from below. Then, the print head 17 moves in the Y-axis direction and slides the squeegee 17a on the mask C, thereby transferring the paste 18 supplied on the mask C to the substrate B through the mask opening formed in the mask C. to be printed.

In FIG. 3, a storage-side magazine support section 19 that supports the magazine S is arranged within the housing 11a of the storage section 11. As shown in FIG. The magazine S holds (accommodates) a plurality of masks C in the vertical direction. Inside the casing 11a, there is a magazine supply position P2 (see FIG. 7(a)) which is at a height where the magazine S can be received from the transport device V, and a magazine supply position P2 (see FIG. 7(a)) where one of the plurality of masks C held in the magazine A moving unit 20 is arranged to move the storage side magazine support unit 19 between mask supply positions P1 that are at a height at which the mask moving mechanism 15 can take out one mask. The moving unit 20 is controlled by a storage control unit 26 (see FIG. 4) included in the printing apparatus M2.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, an opening 21 for receiving the magazine S into the storage section 11 is formed at the rear portion of the housing 11a in the Y-axis direction. Furthermore, a door 22 that opens and closes the opening 21 and a door drive unit 23 that moves the door 22 in the vertical direction are arranged in the housing 11a. The door drive section 23 is controlled by a storage control section 26. When the door drive section 23 moves the door 22 downward, the opening 21 is closed by the door 22. Furthermore, when the door driving section 23 moves the door 22 upward, the door 22 opens and the magazine S can be taken in and taken out through the opening 21.

Note that the door 22 is not limited to a configuration that moves up and down. The door 22 may be of any type as long as it prevents the transport device V or a part of the operator's body from entering the inside of the storage section 11 when the storage side magazine support section 19 is moving up and down. For example, the door 22 may be configured to open and close left and right.

In FIG. 14, a transport side magazine support section 45 for supporting the magazine S is provided on the upper surface Va of the transport device V. On the upper surface Va of the transport device V, a transport side sensor 43 is arranged on the side where the transport device V enters the inside of the storage unit 11 from the opening 21 of the storage unit 11 . A storage-side sensor 24 capable of detecting the conveyance-side sensor 43 is disposed at the tip of the storage-side magazine support section 19 of the storage section 11 (on the rear side in the Y-axis direction). Note that the arrangement position of the transport side sensor 43 is not limited to the upper surface Va, and may be the front surface where the transport device V enters the inside of the storage section 11. That is, the transport side sensor 43 is arranged on the side where the transport device V delivers the magazine S to the storage section 11 or on the side where the transport device V receives the magazine S from the storage section.

The conveyance side sensor 43 and the storage side sensor 24 can be constituted by, for example, a magnet sensor that can detect the position by magnetism. Furthermore, in the configuration in which the conveyance side sensor 43 is a permanent magnet and the storage side sensor 24 is a magnetic sensor that detects the magnetism of the permanent magnet, it is not necessary to mount the magazine S with a power source such as a battery.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the configuration of the control system of the production system 1 will be described. Here, of the configuration of the production system 1, a configuration related to a function in which the printing device M2 receives or delivers the magazine S conveyed by the conveyance device V will be described. The production system 1 includes a printing device M2, a management device 3, and a transport device V. The printing device M2 includes a moving section 20, a door driving section 23, a storage side sensor 24, a print storage section 25, a storage control section 26, a print wireless communication section 27, and a print communication section 28. The management device 3 includes a management storage section 30, a management control section 31, a management wireless communication section 32, and a management communication section 33. The conveyance device V includes a conveyance storage section 40, a conveyance control section 41, a traveling mechanism 42, a conveyance side sensor 43, and a conveyance wireless communication section 44.

The print communication unit 28 and the management communication unit 33 exchange data with each other via the communication network 2. Further, the print wireless communication unit 27, the management wireless communication unit 32, and the carrier wireless communication unit 44 mutually transmit and receive data wirelessly. The print storage unit 25 is a storage device and stores supply position information 25a and the like. The management storage unit 30 is a storage device and stores supply position information 30a and the like.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, an example of the supply position information 25a, 30a will be described. Note that the supply position information 25a stored in the print storage section 25 and the supply position information 30a stored in the management storage section 30 are similar information. In the supply position information 25a, 30a, for each transport device number (1, 2, 3, ..., n) of the transport device V included in the production system 1, the storing side magazine support section 19 of the printing device M2 is The heights (H1, H2, H3, . . . , Hn) of the magazine supply position P2 that can receive the magazine S from V are stored in association with each other. Note that the transport device number may be information other than the number as long as it is information that allows the transport device V to be identified.

In FIG. 4, a transport control unit 41 controls a traveling mechanism 42 based on various information stored in a transport storage unit 40, which is a storage device, and instructions transmitted from the management device 3. The traveling mechanism 42 includes a motor that drives wheels, and causes the transport device V to travel and stop at a predetermined position. The detection result of the conveyance side sensor 43 is transmitted to the printing device M2 or the management device 3 via the conveyance wireless communication unit 44.

In FIG. 4, the management control unit 31 transmits a movement command to the transport device V by wireless communication. For example, when delivering the magazine S to the printing device M2, the printing device M2 of the component mounting line L A movement command to move to the front of the storage unit 11 is transmitted. When receiving a magazine S, it is sent to the transport device V that is waiting in the transport device waiting area A and does not have a magazine S loaded thereon, or to the transport device V that is empty after delivering the magazine S to the printing device M2, etc. , transmits a movement command to move to the front of the storage section 11 of the printing apparatus M2 on the component mounting line L.

The management control unit 31 transmits information regarding the transport device number of the transport device V that moves in front of the storage unit 11 to the printing apparatus M2 by wired communication or wireless communication. Further, the management control unit 31 corresponds to the transport device V that moves in front of the storage unit 11 relative to the printing device M2 by wired communication or wireless communication based on the supply position information 30a stored in the management storage unit 30. Information regarding the height of magazine supply position P2 is transmitted. Furthermore, the management control unit 31 relays information that the printing device M2 transmits to the conveyance device V, and transmits the information to the conveyance device V. Furthermore, the management control unit 31 relays information that the transport device V sends to the printing device M2 and sends it to the printing device M2.

Next, a magazine receiving method in which the printing device M2 receives the magazine S1 holding the mask C1 from the transport device V1 will be described along the flowchart of FIG. 6 and with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. In this example, an example will be described in which the transport device number (1) of the transport device V1 is transmitted from the management device 3 to the printing device M2. Further, it is assumed that a movement command has been sent from the management device 3 to the transport device V1 on which the magazine S1 is placed, and the transport device V1 has been moved to the front of the storage section 11 of the printing device M2 (arrow in FIG. 7A). a1).

In FIG. 6, first, the management control unit 31 of the management device 3 transmits the transport device number (1) of the transport device V1 to the printing device M2. Next, the printing wireless communication unit 27 or the printing communication unit 28 of the printing device M2 that receives the magazine S1 receives the transmitted transport device number (1) (ST1: transport device number receiving step). Next, the storage control unit 26 refers to the supply position information 25a stored in the print storage unit 25 and obtains the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2 of the transport device V1 corresponding to the transport device number (1) (ST2: Magazine supply position reference process).

Next, the storage control section 26 controls the moving section 20 to move the storage side magazine support section 19 to the magazine supply position P2 (height H1) (ST3: magazine supply position movement step) (as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 7(a) a2). Next, the storage control unit 26 controls the door drive unit 23 to raise the door 22 and open the opening 21 (ST4: door opening step) (arrow a3 in FIG. 7(a)). Note that the door opening step (ST4) is executed after the transport device number receiving step (ST1), before the magazine supply position reference step (ST2), or before the magazine supply position movement step (ST3). You can also do this.

In this way, the printing device M2 has a storage unit (print storage unit 25) that stores the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2 corresponding to the transport device V1, and information corresponding to the transport device V1 (transport device number (1)). ) (print wireless communication section 27 or print communication section 28). Then, the control unit (storage control unit 26) obtains the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2 corresponding to the transport device V1 based on the information (transport device number (1)) (ST2), and obtains the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2 corresponding to the transport device V1. The storage side magazine support portion 19 is positioned at the height H1 (ST3). Further, upon receiving the information (transport device number (1)), the control unit opens the door 22 (ST4).

In FIG. 6, when the opening 21 is opened, the storage control unit 26 transmits receivable information to the transport device V1 (ST5: receivable information transmission process). The receivable information is transmitted directly to the transport device V1 from the print wireless communication unit 27, and also transmitted via the management device 3. When the transport device V1 receives the receivable information, it enters the storage unit 11 from the opening 21 and moves to a position where it will hand over the magazine S1 to the storage side magazine support unit 19, where it stops (storage unit entry stop process) (arrow a4 in FIG. 7(b)).

In the process of the transport device V1 entering the storage section 11, the storage side magazine support section 19 is inserted between the top surface Va of the transport device V1 and the bottom surface Sa of the magazine S1 supported by the transport side magazine support section 45. That is, in this example, the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2 that can receive the magazine S1 from the transport device V1 is between the top surface Va of the transport device V1 and the bottom surface Sa of the magazine S1 supported by the transport side magazine support section 45. It is the height of

In FIG. 6, when it is detected that the transport device V1 has entered the storage section 11 (Yes in ST6), the storage control section 26 controls the moving section 20 to mask the storage side magazine support section 19. It is moved to the supply position P1 (ST7: mask supply position movement step) (arrow a5 in FIG. 8(a)). As a result, the storage-side magazine support section 19 receives and supports the magazine S1 from the transport device V1 that transports the magazine S1. Note that the completion of the entry of the transport device V1 into the storage unit 11 is detected, for example, by notification of entry completion information from the transport device V1. Alternatively, it is detected based on the detection result of a sensor that detects the magazine S1 arranged in the storage section 11 (not shown).

Then, the storage control unit 26 transmits the exit possibility information to the transport device V1 (ST8: exit possibility information transmission process). When the transport device V1 receives the exit possibility information, it exits from the storage unit 11 through the opening 21 (storage unit exit process) (arrow a6 in FIG. 8(b)). When it is detected that the transport device V1 has completed its exit from the storage unit 11 (Yes in ST9), the storage control unit 26 controls the door drive unit 23 to lower the door 22 and close the opening 21 (ST10: door closing process) (arrow a7 in FIG. 8(b)). Note that the completion of the exit of the transport device V1 from the storage unit 11 is detected, for example, by a notification of the exit completion information from the transport device V1. Alternatively, it is detected by a sensor that detects the position of the transport device V1 arranged in the storage unit 11 (not shown).

Thereafter, in the printing device M2, the mask C1 is pulled out by the mask moving mechanism 15 from the magazine S1 that has moved to the mask supply position P1 (arrow b in FIG. 8(b)), moves along the mask guide 14, and moves to the mask holding section. 14a. Then, in the printing device M2, a solder printing operation using the mask C1 is executed.

In this way, in the magazine receiving method of the present embodiment, even when a plurality of transport devices V with different manufacturers and specifications are operating in the production system 1, the transport system included in the supply position information 25a By moving the storage side magazine support portion 19 to the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2 corresponding to the device V1, the magazine S1 can be appropriately received from the transport device V1. Note that the method in which the transport device V1 delivers the magazine S1 to the storage-side magazine support section 19 is not limited to the method of entering below the storage-side magazine support section 19. For example, the magazine S1 may be gripped by an arm (not shown) included in the transport device V1 and transferred to the storage-side magazine support portion 19 that has moved to the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2.

Next, a magazine delivery method in which the printing device M2 delivers the magazine S2 holding the used mask C2 to the transport device V2 will be described along the flowchart of FIG. 9 and with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. In this example, the height of the magazine delivery position P3 of the transport device V2 is transmitted from the management device 3 to the printing device M2. Note that the height of the magazine delivery position P3 of the transport device V2 is the same as the height H2 of the magazine supply position P2. Further, it is assumed that a movement command has been sent from the management device 3 to the transport device V2 on which no magazine S is placed, and the transport device V2 has already been moved to the front of the storage unit 11 of the printing device M2 (FIG. 10(a) arrow c1). Further, it is assumed that the storage side magazine support section 19 is stopped at the mask supply position P1. Hereinafter, the same steps as those in the magazine receiving method will be given the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations will be omitted.

In FIG. 9, first, the management control unit 31 of the management device 3 refers to the supply position information 30a stored in the management storage unit 30, and transmits the height H2 of the magazine delivery position P3 of the transport device V2 to the printing device M2. Then, the print wireless communication unit 27 or the print communication unit 28 receives the height H2 of the magazine delivery position P3 (ST11: magazine delivery position receiving step). Next, a door opening step (ST4) is executed, and the opening 21 is opened (arrow c2 in FIG. 10(b)).

When the opening 21 is opened, the storage control unit 26 transmits the transferable information to the transport device V2 (ST12: transferable information transmitting step). When the conveyance device V2 receives the transferable information, it enters the storage section 11 through the opening 21, moves to the receiving position, and stops (storage section entry step) (arrow c3 in FIG. 10(b)). When it is detected that the transfer device V2 has entered the storage section 11 (Yes in ST6), the storage control section 26 controls the moving section 20 to move the storage side magazine support section 19 to the magazine delivery position P3. It is moved to the height H2 (ST13: magazine delivery position movement step) (arrow c4 in FIG. 11(a)).

As a result, the magazine S2 is transferred from the storage side magazine support section 19 that was supporting the magazine S2 to the transport device V2. In this way, the printing device M2 is included in the component mounting line L controlled by the management device 3, and receives information corresponding to the transport device V2 (height H2 of the magazine delivery position P3) from the management device 3. (print wireless communication section 27 or print communication section 28).

The control unit (storage control unit 26) opens the door 22 upon receiving the information (height H2 of the magazine delivery position P3) (ST11). Then, the control section positions the storage side magazine support section 19 at the height H2 of the magazine delivery position P3 (ST13). That is, the moving unit 20 moves the storage side magazine support unit 19 between the magazine delivery position P3, where the magazine S2 can be delivered to the transport device V2, and the mask supply position P1.

In FIG. 9, an exit permission information transmission step (ST8) is then executed. When the conveyance device V2 receives the exit permission information, it exits the storage section 11 through the opening 21 (storage exit step) (arrow c5 in FIG. 11(b)). When it is detected that the exit of the transport device V2 from the storage section 11 is completed (Yes in ST9), the door closing step (ST10) is executed and the opening 21 is closed (arrow c6 in FIG. 11(b) ).

In addition, in the above magazine receiving method, the example was explained in which the transport device number (1) of the transport device V1 is transmitted from the management device 3, but the management device 3 transmits the height of the magazine supply position P2 of the transport device V2. It may also be a form in which H1 is transmitted. That is, the printing device M2 has an information receiving section (print wireless communication section 27 or print communication section 28) that receives information corresponding to the transport device V1 (height H1 of magazine supply position P2) from the management device 3, The control section (storage control section 26) may position the storage side magazine support section 19 at the height H1 of the magazine supply position P2 corresponding to the transport device V1 based on the information.

Furthermore, in the above magazine delivery method, an example was explained in which the height H2 of the magazine delivery position P3 of the transport device V2 is transmitted from the management device 3, but the management device 3 transmits the transport device number (2) of the transport device V2. ) may be transmitted. That is, the printing device M2 includes a storage unit (print storage unit 25) that stores the magazine delivery position corresponding to the transport device V2, and an information receiving unit that receives information (transport device number (2)) corresponding to the transport device V2. (print wireless communication unit 27 or print communication unit 28), and the control unit (storage control unit 26) transfers the magazine corresponding to the transport device V2 based on the information and the supply position information 25a stored in the print storage unit 25. The storage side magazine support portion 19 may be positioned at the height H2 of the position P3.

Next, another embodiment of the magazine receiving method in which the printing device M2 receives the magazine S3 holding the mask C3 from the conveyance device V3 will be described along the flows of FIGS. 12 and 13 and with reference to FIG. In another embodiment, the supply position information 25a is not stored in the printing device M2, and the information corresponding to the transport device V3 is not transmitted from the management device 3 to the printing device M2, as shown in FIG. The method of receiving is different. Hereinafter, the same steps as those in the magazine receiving method shown in FIG. 6 will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations will be omitted.

In FIG. 12, first, the conveyance device V3, which has received a movement command from the management device 3, moves in front of the storage section 11 of the printing device M2 (ST21) (arrow d1 in FIG. 14(a)). When the conveyance device V3 arrives in front of the door 22 of the storage section 11, the conveyance control section 41 transmits movement completion information to the printing device M2 (ST22: movement completion information transmission step). Next, when the printing device M2 receives the movement completion information (ST23: movement completion information reception step), a door opening step (ST4) is executed and the opening 21 is opened (arrow d2 in FIG. 14(a)).

In this example, the transport device V3 transmits movement completion information via the transport wireless communication unit 44, and the printing device M2 receives movement completion information via the printing wireless communication unit 27. Note that the means for transmitting and receiving signals (movement completion information, reception availability information, entry completion information, exit availability information, exit completion information, etc.) between the transport device V3 and the printing device M2 is not limited to wireless communication. For example, communication using an optical beacon or the like may be used.

In FIG. 12, the storage control section 26 then controls the moving section 20 to lower the storage side magazine support section 19 (arrow d3 in FIG. The sensor 43 is searched (ST24: magazine supply position search step). When the storage side sensor 24 detects the transport side sensor 43 (Yes in ST25), the storage control section 26 controls the moving section 20 to stop the storage side magazine support section 19 (ST26: Storage side magazine support section stop step) ). As a result, the storage side magazine support section 19 stops at the height H3 of the magazine supply position P2 (FIG. 14(b)).

In this way, the printing device M2 includes a signal receiving section (printing wireless communication section 27) that receives a predetermined signal (movement completion information, etc.) transmitted from the conveyance device V3. When the control unit (storage control unit 26) receives the signal (movement completion information), it opens the door 22 (ST4). Further, upon receiving the signal (movement completion information), the control section (storage control section 26) moves the storage side magazine support section 19 within a predetermined range where the transport side sensor 43 is located (ST24). Then, when the storage side sensor 24 detects the transport side sensor 43 (Yes in ST25), the control section (storage control section 26) stops the storage side magazine support section 19 (ST26).

In FIG. 12, a receivable information sending step (ST5) is then executed. When the transport device V3 receives the receivable information (ST27: receivable information receiving step), it enters the storage section 11 through the opening 21 (ST28: storage section entering step). As a result, the storage side magazine support section 19 is inserted between the top surface Va of the transport device V3 and the bottom surface Sa of the magazine S3 supported by the transport side magazine support section 45. When the transport device V3 moves to the position where the magazine S3 is delivered and stops, the transport control unit 41 transmits entry completion information to the printing device M2 (ST29: entry completion information transmission step).

In FIG. 13, when the printing device M2 receives entry completion information (ST30: entry completion information receiving step), a mask supply position moving step (ST7) is executed, and the storage side magazine support section 19 moves to the mask supply position P1. . Next, an exit permission information transmission step (ST8) is executed. When the conveyance device V3 receives the exit permission information (ST31: exit permission information receiving step), it exits the storage section 11 through the opening 21 (ST32: storage section exit step).

When the exit of the transport device V3 from the storage unit 11 is completed, the transport controller 41 transmits exit completion information to the printing device M2 (ST33: exit completion information transmission step). When the printing device M2 receives the exit completion information (ST34: exit completion information receiving step), a door closing step (ST10) is executed, and the opening 21 is closed by the door 22.

In this way, the printing device M2 has the storage side sensor 24, the conveyance device V3 has the conveyance side sensor 43, and the magazine supply position search step (ST24) is performed with the conveyance device V3 stopped in front of the opening 21. By executing this, even if the printing device M2 does not store the supply position information 25a and does not acquire the height H3 of the magazine supply position P2 from the management device 3, the magazine corresponding to the transport device V3 is The magazine S3 can be received by detecting the height H3 of the supply position P2. Similarly, by executing the magazine supply position search step (ST24), the height H3 of the magazine delivery position P3 corresponding to the transport device V3 is detected, and the empty transport device V3 takes over the magazine S3 from the printing device M2. (Another embodiment of the magazine withdrawal method)

As described above, the printing apparatus M2 of the present embodiment has the storage section 11 that moves the magazine S to the mask supply position P1 and supplies the mask C held by the magazine S, and has a storage section 11 that transports the magazine S. A storage-side magazine support section 19 that receives and supports the magazine S from the device V, or supports the magazine S and delivers the magazine S to the transport device V, and a magazine supply position P2 or transport that can receive the magazine S from the transport device V. The device V includes a moving section 20 that moves the storage side magazine support section 19 between the magazine delivery position P3 where the magazine S can be delivered and the mask supply position P1, and a storage side magazine support section 19 at the magazine supply position P2 corresponding to the transport device V. It has a control section (storage control section 24) that positions the section 19. Thereby, the magazine S holding the mask C can be appropriately received from the transport device V.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION The printing device of this invention has the effect that the magazine holding a mask can be appropriately received from a conveyance device, and is useful in the field|area which mounts components on a board|substrate.

1 Production system 3 Management device 11 Storage section 19 Storage side magazine support section 20 Moving section 21 Opening 22 Door 24 Storage side sensor 43 Conveyance side sensor C, C1 to C3 Mask L Component mounting line M2 Printing device P1 Mask supply position P2 Magazine supply Position P3 Magazine delivery position S, S1~S3 Magazine V, V1~V3 Conveying device

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A printing device having a storage unit that stores a magazine that holds a mask, and moves the magazine to a mask supply position to supply the mask,
a storage-side magazine support section that receives and supports the magazine from a transport device that transports the magazine;
a moving unit that moves the storage-side magazine support unit between a magazine supply position where the magazine can be received from the transport device and the mask supply position;
A printing device, comprising: a control unit that positions the storage-side magazine support portion at a magazine supply position corresponding to the transport device. The printing device according to claim 1,
The printing device is included in a component mounting line controlled by a management device,
an information receiving unit that receives information corresponding to the transport device from the management device;
The control unit may position the storage-side magazine support unit at a magazine supply position corresponding to the transport device based on the information. The printing device according to claim 1,
The printing device includes a storage unit that stores a magazine supply position corresponding to the transport device;
an information receiving unit that receives information corresponding to the transport device;
The control unit may position the storage-side magazine support unit at a magazine supply position corresponding to the transport device based on the information. The printing device according to claim 2 or 3,
an opening for receiving the magazine into the storage section;
having a door that opens and closes the opening;
The control unit opens the door upon receiving the information. The printing device according to claim 1,
The transport device is
a transport side magazine support section that supports the magazine;
a transport side sensor provided on a side that delivers the magazine to the storage unit;
The printing device includes:
A printing apparatus, comprising a storage-side sensor that is provided on the storage-side magazine support section and is capable of detecting the transport-side sensor. 6. The printing device according to claim 5,
comprising a signal receiving unit that receives a predetermined signal transmitted from the transport device,
The control unit moves the storage-side magazine support part within a predetermined range when receiving the signal, and stops the storage-side magazine support part when the storage-side sensor detects the transport-side sensor. 7. The printing device according to claim 6,
an opening for receiving the magazine into the storage section;
having a door that opens and closes the opening;
The control unit opens the door upon receiving the signal. A printing device having a storage unit that stores a magazine that holds a mask, and moves the magazine to a mask supply position to supply the mask,
a storage-side magazine support section that supports the magazine and delivers the magazine to a transport device;
a moving unit that moves the storage-side magazine support unit between a magazine delivery position where the magazine can be delivered to the transport device and the mask supply position;
A printing device, comprising: a control unit that positions the storage-side magazine support portion at a magazine delivery position corresponding to the transport device. 9. The printing device according to claim 8,
The printing device is included in a component mounting line controlled by a management device,
an information receiving unit that receives information corresponding to the transport device from the management device;
The control unit may position the storage-side magazine support unit at a magazine delivery position corresponding to the transport device based on the information. 9. The printing device according to claim 8,
The printing device includes a storage unit that stores a magazine delivery position corresponding to the transport device;
an information receiving unit that receives information corresponding to the transport device;
The control unit positions the storage-side magazine support unit at a magazine delivery position corresponding to the transport device based on the information. The printing device according to claim 9 or 10,
an opening for delivering the magazine from the storage section;
having a door that opens and closes the opening;
The control unit opens the door upon receiving the information. 9. The printing device according to claim 8,
The transport device is
a transport side magazine support section that supports the magazine;
a transport side sensor provided on a side that receives the magazine from the storage section;
The printing device includes:
A printing apparatus, comprising a storage-side sensor that is provided on the storage-side magazine support section and is capable of detecting the transport-side sensor. 13. The printing device according to claim 12,
comprising a signal receiving unit that receives a predetermined signal transmitted from the transport device,
The control unit moves the storage-side magazine support part within a predetermined range when receiving the signal, and stops the storage-side magazine support part when the storage-side sensor detects the transport-side sensor. 14. The printing device according to claim 13,
an opening for delivering the magazine from the storage section;
having a door that opens and closes the opening;
The control unit opens the door upon receiving the signal.

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