JP7846818B2 - Component mounting system and information management method - Google Patents

Description

This specification relates to a parts type management device for managing the types of parts held in a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine.

The technology for mass-producing printed circuit board products by performing board-to-board (BORDER) operations on boards with printed wiring is becoming widespread. A typical example of a BORDER machine is a component mounting machine. Generally, component supply devices such as feeders attached to component mounting machines are managed with individual identification information. Furthermore, the types of components held by the component supply device are managed in association with the individual identification information of the component supply device. One example of a technology for managing the individual identification information of a component supply device and the information on the types of components held is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

The component count management method for a component mounting machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 involves storing a feeder ID (individual identification information) to identify a feeder, a component ID to identify the type of component to be supplied, and the remaining component count in association with each other. When a feeder is attached to the component mounting machine, if the combination of the feeder ID and component ID for that feeder is not stored, that combination is stored. If the combination is stored, the remaining component count information is used. According to this method, the remaining component count for each feeder can be easily managed.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-216946

Incidentally, in component mounting machines, multiple feeders, each loaded with reels, are mounted in a row. Then, during setup changes when altering the type of circuit board product being produced, a first case occurs where the feeders are temporarily removed and their arrangement is changed. A second case occurs where, after the feeders are removed, the reels are replaced, changing the type of components held.

Here, the control unit that associates the feeder ID and component ID in Patent Document 1 needs to maintain the association in the first case and discard the association in the second case. A simple method for distinguishing between the first and second cases is to use a method based on the duration of the detached state. That is, since the duration of the detached state is short in the first case and long in the second case, the two cases can be distinguished.

In recent years, in response to the demand for labor-saving and automation in production, automatic feeder exchange systems have been put into practical use. However, achieving complete automation is difficult, and manual exchange is sometimes still performed. Furthermore, some line configurations use both newer component mounting machines compatible with automatic exchange systems and older component mounting machines that rely on manual exchange. In this case, the automatic exchange system manages the feeders removed from the component mounting machine and does not allow reel replacement. Therefore, within the scope of application of the automatic exchange system, there is no need to discard the mapping between feeder IDs and component IDs.

In other words, the prior art described in Patent Document 1, etc., does not function properly for automatic feeder replacement. That is, even if the feeder is automatically removed by the automatic replacement device, if the removal period is prolonged, the mapping is discarded. As a result, when the automatic replacement device reattaches the feeder device to the component mounting machine, the operator has to re-register the mapping, resulting in double work. Furthermore, if the operator fails to re-register, an error occurs.

This specification aims to provide an information management method and a parts type management device that function appropriately for both automatic and manual replacement of parts supply devices and that can properly manage the types of parts held in the parts supply device.

This specification discloses an information management method that includes: a mapping registration step of registering mapping data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the types of parts held in the parts supply device; and a mapping discarding step of discarding the mapping data when predetermined conditions are met after the parts supply device has been removed from the parts mounting machine.
This specification discloses a parts type management device comprising: an association registration unit that registers association data between individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and the types of parts held in the parts supply device; an association discard unit that discards the association data when predetermined conditions are met after the parts supply device has been removed from the parts mounting machine; a removal determination unit that determines whether or not the parts supply device has been removed by an automatic exchange device; and an association maintenance unit that, if it is determined that the parts supply device has been removed by the automatic exchange device, disables the function of the association discard unit before the predetermined conditions are met to maintain the association data.

In the parts type management device disclosed herein, the removal determination unit determines whether the parts supply device has been removed by the automatic replacement device. If the parts supply device is automatically removed, the mapping maintenance unit functions to maintain the mapping data. Therefore, the operator does not need to re-register the mapping data, and there is no risk of errors. Furthermore, if the parts supply device is manually removed, the mapping discard unit functions and discards the mapping data when predetermined conditions are met. Therefore, there is no risk of errors occurring due to the continued maintenance of mapping data in the event of a change in the types of parts held in the parts supply device. Thus, the parts type management device functions appropriately for both automatic and manual replacement of the parts supply device, and can properly manage the types of parts held in the parts supply device. The disclosed information management method also produces the same effects as described above.

This is a perspective view showing one example configuration of a parts mounting system that incorporates the parts type management device of the embodiment. This block diagram shows the configuration of the component type management device and the control configuration of the component mounting system according to the embodiment. This is a diagram illustrating the operation flow of the parts type management device according to the embodiment.

1. Example Configuration of Component Mounting System 9 First, an example configuration of the component mounting system 9, into which the component type management device 5 (see Figure 2) of the embodiment is incorporated, will be described. The component mounting system 9 mounts components onto a substrate to produce substrate products. As shown in Figure 1, the front, back, left, and right of the component mounting system 9 are arbitrarily defined. The component mounting system 9 is configured by arranging a plurality of substrate mounting machines in a row in the left-right direction. That is, a solder printing machine 91, a printing inspection machine 92, a first component mounting machine 93, a second component mounting machine 94, a third component mounting machine 95, a substrate appearance inspection machine (not shown), and a reflow machine (not shown) are arranged in a row from left to right.

Each board-facing machine performs a predetermined operation on the board, i.e., board-facing work. Specifically, the solder printing machine 91 prints paste-like solder onto the board in a predetermined pattern shape. The printing inspection machine 92 inspects the solder printing state of the board by imaging it. The first component mounting machine 93, the second component mounting machine 94, and the third component mounting machine 95 pick up components from the component supply unit 9A and mount them onto the solder on the board. The board appearance inspection machine inspects the appearance of the components mounted on the board by imaging them. The reflow machine ensures secure soldering of components by heating and cooling the solder. Board-facing work is not limited to the operations described above, but also includes various incidental operations. For example, board loading and unloading, positioning, and verification operations that detect the position and orientation of boards and components by imaging them are also included in board-facing work.

The first component mounting machine 93, the second component mounting machine 94, and the third component mounting machine 95 have the same structure. Each component mounting machine (93, 94, 95) includes a component supply unit 9A, a spare feeder storage unit 9B, a substrate transport device (not shown in Figure 1), and a component transfer device.

The parts supply unit 9A is positioned at approximately the middle height on the front side of the machine base 99. The parts supply unit 9A has multiple slots extending in the front-to-back direction and formed parallel to each other at a predetermined pitch. A feeder 8 is inserted and mounted into each slot of the parts supply unit 9A. In other words, the multiple feeders 8 are arranged side-by-side in the left-to-right direction in Figure 1. The feeder 8 is an example of a parts supply device.

The spare feeder storage unit 9B is located below the parts supply unit 9A on the front side of the machine base 99. The spare feeder storage unit 9B also has multiple slots that extend in the front-to-back direction and are formed parallel to each other at a predetermined pitch. Spare feeders 8 that have been set up and used feeders 8 are arranged in the slots of the spare feeder storage unit 9B for temporary storage. The substrate transport device handles the loading, positioning, and unloading of substrates. The parts transfer device uses parts mounting tools such as suction nozzles to pick up parts from the parts supply unit 9A and mount them onto the substrates.

The feeder 8 is detachably attached to the parts supply unit 9A and the spare feeder storage unit 9B. The feeder 8 is interchangeable between the first parts mounting machine 93, the second parts mounting machine 94, and the third parts mounting machine 95. The feeder 8 is also used in other parts mounting systems (not shown). In Figure 1, the left-right direction represents the arrangement direction of the multiple feeders 8, and the front-back direction represents the attachment and detachment direction of the feeder 8.

Feeder 8 is managed with assigned individual identification information. This individual identification information is displayed via a label with a printed barcode. Furthermore, the control unit (not shown in the diagram) of Feeder 8 holds the individual identification information and has the function of transmitting it via communication. Feeder 8 is loaded with replaceable reels around which carrier tape is wound. The carrier tape holds components in cavities arranged along its length. Information about the type of component held on the reel is displayed by a label with a printed barcode attached to the reel. Note that individual identification information and component type information may also be provided through display locations and methods other than those described above.

The component mounting system 9 includes a feeder storage device 96, a line management device 97, and an automatic exchange device 1. The feeder storage device 96 is located adjacent to the left side of the soldering machine 91 and is positioned at the same height as the component supply section 9A of the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95). Similar to the component supply section 9A, the feeder storage device 96 has multiple slots extending in the front-to-back direction and formed parallel to each other at a predetermined pitch. Feeders 8 that have been set up or used are mounted and stored in the slots of the feeder storage device 96. The line management device 97 is located adjacent to the left side of the feeder storage device 96.

The automatic exchange device 1 automatically replaces the feeder 8. Specifically, the automatic exchange device 1 exchanges the feeder 8 between the parts supply section 9A of the parts mounting machines (93, 94, 95) and the spare feeder storage section 9B. Furthermore, the automatic exchange device 1 moves between the parts mounting machines (93, 94, 95) and the feeder storage device 96, transporting and replacing the feeder 8.

As shown in Figure 1, the automatic exchange device 1 consists of an array-direction moving unit 2, an array-direction driving device 20, and an exchange unit 3. The array-direction moving unit 2 is provided to be movable in the array direction relative to the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95). The array-direction moving unit 2 is a vertically elongated box-shaped member with an open rear end. The array-direction driving device 20 moves the array-direction moving unit 2 in the array direction. The array-direction driving device 20 consists of a track section provided on the non-moving side, an engaging section provided on the moving side that movably engages with the track section, and a drive source that generates power for movement.

The intermediate rail 21 and lower rail 22, which correspond to the track sections, are provided on the front of the machine base 99 of multiple substrate handling machines and on the front of the feeder storage device 96, respectively. The intermediate rail 21 and lower rail 22 extend in the direction of arrangement. The height position of the intermediate rail 21 is uniformly located midway between the parts supply unit 9A and the spare feeder storage unit 9B. The height position of the lower rail 22 is uniformly located below the spare feeder storage unit 9B. As a result, the multiple intermediate rails 21 and multiple lower rails 22 extend from the feeder storage device 96 to the third parts mounting machine 95, forming two parallel track sections.

The intermediate running section 23 and the lower running section 24, which correspond to the engagement parts, are positioned on the left and right sides, respectively, at the rear of the arrangement direction moving section 2. The intermediate running section 23 engages with the intermediate rail 21 in a movable manner, and the lower running section 24 engages with the lower rail 22 in a movable manner. The intermediate running section 23 further includes a drive source that generates power for movement. As a result, the arrangement direction moving section 2 is mounted on the intermediate rail 21 and the lower rail 22 and moves by traveling in the arrangement direction.

Furthermore, the array direction movement unit 2 is equipped with a non-contact power receiving unit 25 at a height position between the middle-level travel unit 23 and the lower-level travel unit 24, at a height that does not obstruct the replacement of the feeder 8. The non-contact power receiving unit 25 receives power non-contactly from non-contact power transmitting units located at corresponding heights of multiple substrate handling machines. This provides power to the array direction drive device 20, the replacement unit 3, and other components. The coupling method between the non-contact power receiving unit 25 and the non-contact power transmitting unit can be appropriately adopted, such as an electromagnetic coupling method or an electrostatic coupling method.

The array direction movement unit 2 has a lifting drive unit 26 and a replacement unit 3 inside a box shape. The lifting drive unit 26 drives the replacement unit 3 up and down from the height of the parts supply unit 9A to the height of the spare feeder storage unit 9B. A ball screw feed mechanism can be exemplified as the lifting drive unit 26, but is not limited to this. The replacement unit 3 has a feeder gripping unit (not shown) on its rear side, and automatically performs the installation, removal, and replacement of the feeder 8.

2. Control Configuration of the Component Mounting System 9 Next, the control configuration of the component mounting system 9 will be described. As shown in Figure 2, the line management device 97 is configured using a computer device having a memory 57, wired communication function, and wireless communication function. The line management device 97 is connected to the control units (not shown) of a plurality of board mounting machines using wired communication. The line management device 97 is also connected to the control unit (not shown) of the automatic exchange device 1 using wireless communication.

Furthermore, the line management device 97 includes a barcode reader 58 operated by an operator. The barcode reader 58 reads the barcode displayed on the feeder 8 and obtains the individual identification information of the feeder 8. The barcode reader 58 also reads the barcode displayed on the reel and obtains information about the type of part. The information obtained by the barcode reader 58 is stored in the memory 57. Note that if the display method for the individual identification information of the feeder 8 and the information about the type of part differs from that of the barcode, a device other than the barcode reader 58 will be used to correspond to the display method.

The line management device 97 manages job data that describes the different work procedures for each type of circuit board product. Based on the production plan, the line management device 97 sends the respective job data to multiple circuit board processing machines. As a result, each circuit board processing machine performs the work according to the job data. Furthermore, the line management device 97 monitors the operating status of the multiple circuit board processing machines.

Furthermore, the line management device 97 issues a replacement command to the automatic replacement device 1 when a component shortage occurs in the feeder 8 as the component mounting work progresses on the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95). The automatic replacement device 1, in accordance with the replacement command, first removes the feeder 8 that has run out of components from the component supply unit 9A. This creates an empty slot in the component supply unit 9A. Next, the automatic replacement device 1 transfers another feeder 8 holding the same type of component that has run out from the spare feeder storage unit 9B or the feeder storage device 96 and installs it in the empty slot in the component supply unit 9A.

Furthermore, when the line management device 97 changes the type of circuit board product being produced, it issues a changeover command to the automatic changeover device 1. The automatic changeover device 1 then performs the automatic changeover operation of the feeders 8 of the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95) according to the changeover command. In many changeover commands, multiple feeders 8 of multiple component mounting machines (93, 94, 95) are automatically changed.

Furthermore, prior to issuing replacement or setup change commands, the line management device 97 specifies the types of parts required based on the production plan and requests setup work to load the reels into the feeders 8 outside the parts mounting machines (93, 94, 95). The operator performs the setup work in advance in response to the request and sets the completed feeders 8 in the spare feeder storage unit 9B or feeder storage device 96. This reduces the downtime for the parts mounting machines (93, 94, 95) in the event of a parts shortage.

The control units of the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95) communicate with the control units of the feeders 8 attached to the component supply unit 9A and the spare feeder storage unit 9B to obtain individual identification information for each feeder 8. Furthermore, based on the success or failure of communication with the feeders 8, the control units of the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95) recognize whether the feeders 8 have been mounted or removed and taken out of management (attachment/detachment information). The acquired individual identification information for each feeder 8 and the recognized attachment/detachment information are transmitted to and shared with the line management device 97.

Furthermore, the control unit of the automatic exchange device 1 communicates with the control units of the feeders 8 held by the exchange unit 3 and the feeder storage device 96 to acquire individual identification information for the feeders 8. The control unit of the automatic exchange device 1 also recognizes whether the feeder 8 has been held or removed and taken out of management (attachment/detachment information) based on whether communication with the feeder 8 is possible. The acquired individual identification information for the feeder 8 and the recognized attachment/detachment information are transmitted to and shared with the line management device 97.

The control units of the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95) manage the attached feeder 8. Reel replacement is impossible while the feeder 8 is attached to the component mounting machine (93, 94, 95). Furthermore, the control unit of the automatic replacement device 1 manages the feeder 8 held in the replacement unit 3 or the feeder storage device 96. Reel replacement is impossible while the feeder 8 is held in the replacement unit 3 or the feeder storage device 96. Therefore, when performing reel replacement, the operator must manually remove the feeder 8 from the component mounting machine (93, 94, 95) or the feeder storage device 96.

3. Configuration of the Parts Type Management Device 5 in the Embodiment Next, the configuration of the parts type management device 5 in the embodiment will be described. As shown in Figure 2, the parts type management device 5 is implemented by the software of the line management device 97. The parts type management device 5 consists of an association registration unit 51, an association discard unit 52, a removal determination unit 53, and an association maintenance unit 54.

The mapping registration unit 51 registers mapping data 55 in the memory 57, which associates the individual identification information of the feeder 8 with the information of the type of part held in the feeder 8. The mapping between the individual feeder 8 and the type of part is performed by operating the barcode reader 58. That is, the operator operates the barcode reader 58 to read the individual identification information of the feeder 8 and the information of the type of part displayed on the reel, thereby creating the mapping data 55. After this, the operator loads the reel into the feeder 8.

The matching data discard unit 52 discards the matching data 55 when predetermined conditions are met after the feeder 8 is removed from the component mounting machine (93, 94, 95). Similarly, the matching data discard unit 52 discards the matching data 55 when predetermined conditions are met after the feeder 8 is removed from the feeder storage device 96. The predetermined conditions determine whether or not there is a possibility that the type of component (reel) held in the feeder 8 will change. In this embodiment, the predetermined conditions are defined as the elapsed time T0 (see Figure 3).

In other words, as long as the elapsed time TX (see Figure 3) after the feeder 8 has been removed from the component mounting machine (93, 94, 95) or the feeder storage device 96 is less than the predetermined time T0, it is difficult to complete the reel replacement work, and there is no possibility of changing the type of component. Furthermore, when the elapsed time TX exceeds the predetermined time T0, the possibility of reel replacement work arises, and there is a possibility of changing the type of component. The predetermined time T0 is practically set to around several tens of seconds. Note that the predetermined condition may be other than the elapsed time T0. For example, the predetermined condition may be determined to be met when the feeder 8 moves beyond a predetermined distance from the component mounting system 9.

The removal determination unit 53 determines whether the feeder 8 has been removed by the automatic exchange device 1. More specifically, the removal determination unit 53 obtains attachment/detachment information from the control units of the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95) indicating that the feeder 8 has been removed, and further obtains individual identification information for the removed feeder 8. Next, the removal determination unit 53 obtains attachment/detachment information from the control unit of the automatic exchange device 1 indicating whether the exchange unit 3 has held the feeder 8, and individual identification information for the held feeder 8.

If the exchange unit 3 is not holding the feeder 8, the removal determination unit 53 determines that the feeder 8 was not removed by the automatic exchange device 1, in other words, that the feeder 8 was removed manually. Furthermore, if the individual identification information of the feeder 8 held by the exchange unit 3 differs from the individual identification information of the feeder 8 removed from the component mounting machine (93, 94, 95), the removal determination unit 53 determines that the removal was manual. Additionally, the removal determination unit 53 obtains attachment/detachment information indicating that the feeder 8 was manually removed from the feeder storage device 96 from the control unit of the automatic exchange device 1.

The mapping maintenance unit 54, upon determining that the feeder 8 has been removed by the automatic exchange device 1, disables the function of the mapping discard unit 52 before a predetermined condition is met, thereby maintaining the mapping data 55. For example, the mapping maintenance unit 54 may stop the mapping discard unit 52, or it may control the system to ignore the function of the mapping discard unit 52. Furthermore, the mapping maintenance unit 54 continues to disable the function of the mapping discard unit 52 while the feeder 8 is under the management of the automatic exchange device 1. Additionally, the mapping maintenance unit 54 restores the function of the mapping discard unit 52 when the feeder 8 is removed from the management of the automatic exchange device 1, in other words, when the feeder 8 is manually removed from the feeder storage device 96.

4. Operation and Mechanism of the Component Type Management Device 5 of the Embodiment Next, the operation and mechanism of the component type management device 5 of the embodiment will be described. The operation flow shown in Figure 3 is initiated when the component mounting system 9 starts production of the circuit board product or when the type of circuit board product is changed, and is executed repeatedly during production. This operation flow is carried out by the joint control of the component type management device 5 and the control units of the component mounting machines (93, 94, 95), and is partially carried out by the operator's setup work.

In step S1 of Figure 3, the operator sets up the types of components required for the circuit board product to be manufactured. That is, the operator loads the necessary reels into the feeder 8. At this time, the barcode reader 58, as described above, associates the individual identification information of the feeder 8 with the information of the component types held in the feeder 8, creating association data 55. The association registration unit 51 registers the association data 55 in the memory 57. Once all the necessary component reels are loaded into the feeder 8 and all the association data 55 has been registered, the operation flow proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, the operator attaches the prepared feeder 8 to the parts mounting machine (93, 94, 95). This completes the setup changeover. In the next step, S3, the parts mounting machine (93, 94, 95) begins the mounting process. The subsequent operation flow from step S4 onwards proceeds in parallel with the mounting process. As the mounting process progresses, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the feeder 8 needs to be replaced. In other words, it is determined whether or not there are any feeder 8 that have run out of parts, or feeder 8 that no longer require parts.

In step S5, when feeder 8 needs to be replaced, the automatic replacement device 1 performs the automatic replacement of feeder 8. After this, the automatic replacement device 1 manages the removed feeder 8. At this point, the removal detection unit 53 can determine that feeder 8 has been removed by the automatic replacement device 1. Therefore, the mapping maintenance unit 54 immediately disables the function of the mapping discard unit 52. This ensures that the mapping data 55 of the removed feeder 8 is maintained.

If feeder 8 does not need to be replaced in step S4, and after the completion of step S5, the operation flow merges in step S6. In step S6, the removal determination unit 53 determines whether or not feeder 8 has been manually removed. Manual removal can occur in three locations: the parts supply unit 9A, the spare feeder storage unit 9B, and the feeder storage device 96. If manual removal has occurred, in step S7, the matching and discarding unit 52 starts the timer to begin measuring the elapsed time TX after removal.

If manual removal is not performed in step S6, and after the completion of step S7, the operation flow merges in step S8. In step S8, the correspondence and discard unit 52 determines whether the elapsed time TX has reached a predetermined time T0. In the initial step S8, if the elapsed time TX has not reached the predetermined time T0, the execution of the operation flow proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, the matching/discarding unit 52 determines whether the feeder 8 has been manually installed. If manual installation has not been performed, the timer is activated and the execution of the operation flow returns to step S4. After this, the loop from step S4 to step S9 is repeatedly executed.

During the loop's repetition, if the feeder 8 is manually installed, the execution of the operation flow proceeds from step S9 to step S10. In step S10, the mapping discard unit 52 resets the timer and stops the execution of the operation flow, returning to step S4. This means that even though the feeder 8 was manually removed, the mapping data 55 was maintained because it was reinstalled within a short time, within the predetermined time T0.

Furthermore, during the loop repetition, when the elapsed time TX reaches a predetermined time T0, the execution of the operation flow branches from step S8 to step S21. In step S21, the mapping discard unit 52 discards the mapping data 55 of the removed feeder 8. In the next step S22, the mapping discard unit 52 resets the timer and stops, returning the execution of the operation flow to step S1. This means that the mapping data 55 was discarded because a predetermined time T0 had elapsed after the manual removal of the feeder 8, and it is possible that the type of component (reel) had been changed.

Furthermore, for feeder 8 whose mapping data 55 has been discarded, regardless of whether the type of component (reel) has actually been replaced, the mapping registration unit 51 will re-register the mapping data 55 in step S1, and then reinstallation will be performed in step S2. It is also possible that multiple feeders 8 may be removed manually. In this case, a separate timer is provided for each removed feeder 8, and the mapping data 55 is managed using the individual elapsed time TX.

In the component type management device 5 of this embodiment, the removal determination unit 53 determines whether the feeder 8 has been removed by the automatic exchange device 1. If the feeder 8 is removed automatically, the mapping maintenance unit 54 functions to maintain the mapping data 55. Therefore, the operator does not need to re-register the mapping data 55, and there is no risk of errors. Furthermore, if the feeder 8 is removed manually, the mapping discard unit 52 functions and discards the mapping data 55 after a predetermined time T0 has elapsed. Therefore, even if the type of component (reel) held in the feeder 8 changes, the mapping data 55 is maintained, eliminating the risk of errors. Thus, the component type management device 5 functions appropriately for both automatic and manual exchange of the feeder 8, and can properly manage the type of component held in the feeder 8.

5. Application and Modification of Embodiments The parts type management device 5 may be implemented using a computer device other than the line management device 97. Also, one of the spare feeder storage unit 9B and the feeder storage device 96 described in the embodiment may be omitted. Furthermore, the parts mounting system 9 may be used in conjunction with an older type of parts mounting machine that is only capable of manually replacing the feeders 8.

Furthermore, the parts type management device 5 and the automatic exchange device 1 may be provided in common for multiple parts mounting systems 9. For example, the automatic exchange device 1 can be configured to include a track leading from the feeder storage device 96 to the multiple parts mounting systems 9, and an automated guided vehicle that carries the feeders 8 and travels along the track. The parts type management device 5 can then manage all the feeders 8 used in the multiple parts mounting systems 9. This embodiment is also capable of various other applications and modifications.

1: Automatic exchange device 2: Arrangement direction movement unit 3: Exchange unit 5: Part type management device 51: Mapping registration unit 52: Mapping discard unit 53: Removal discrimination unit 54: Mapping maintenance unit 55: Mapping data 58: Barcode reader 8: Feeder 9: Part mounting system 93: First part mounting machine 94: Second part mounting machine 95: Third part mounting machine 96: Feeder storage device 97: Line management device 9A: Part supply unit 9B: Spare feeder storage unit T0: Scheduled time TX: Elapsed time

Claims (8)

A correspondence registration unit registers correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device.
A storage device for storing the parts supply device on which the aforementioned correspondence data is registered,
An automatic exchange device that transfers the parts supply device from the storage device and attaches it to the parts mounting machine,
While the parts supply device is removed from the storage device and managed by the automatic exchange device, the correspondence maintenance unit maintains the correspondence data,
A component mounting system equipped with the following features. A correspondence registration unit registers correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device.
A storage device for storing the parts supply device on which the aforementioned correspondence data is registered,
An automatic exchange device that transfers the parts supply device from the storage device and attaches it to the parts mounting machine,
When the parts supply device is transferred from the storage device by the automatic exchange device and attached to the parts mounting machine, the correspondence maintenance unit maintains the correspondence data,
A component mounting system equipped with the following features. A correspondence registration unit registers correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device.
A spare storage unit is provided in the component mounting machine for storing the component supply device on which the correspondence data has been registered,
An automatic exchange device that transfers the parts supply device from the spare storage unit and attaches it to the parts supply unit of the parts mounting machine,
While the parts supply device is removed from the spare storage unit and managed by the automatic exchange device, the correspondence maintenance unit maintains the correspondence data,
A component mounting system equipped with the following features. A correspondence registration unit registers correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device.
A spare storage unit is provided in the component mounting machine for storing the component supply device on which the correspondence data has been registered,
An automatic exchange device that transfers the parts supply device from the spare storage unit and attaches it to the parts supply unit of the parts mounting machine,
When the parts supply device is transferred from the spare storage unit and attached to the parts supply unit by the automatic exchange device, the correspondence maintenance unit that maintains the correspondence data,
A component mounting system equipped with the following features. A step of registering correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device,
A step of storing the parts supply device on which the aforementioned correspondence data has been registered in a storage device,
A step of transferring the parts supply device from the storage device by an automatic exchange device and attaching it to the parts mounting machine,
The process of maintaining the correspondence data while the parts supply device is removed from the storage device and managed by the automatic exchange device,
Information management methods including those mentioned above. A step of registering correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device,
A step of storing the parts supply device on which the aforementioned correspondence data has been registered in a storage device,
A step of transferring the parts supply device from the storage device by an automatic exchange device and attaching it to the parts mounting machine,
When the parts supply device is transferred from the storage device by the automatic exchange device and attached to the parts mounting machine, the process of maintaining the correspondence data is performed.
Information management methods including those mentioned above. A step of registering correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device,
A step of storing the parts supply device on which the aforementioned correspondence data has been registered in a spare storage section provided in the parts mounting machine,
A process of transferring the parts supply device from the spare storage unit by an automatic exchange device and attaching it to the parts supply unit of the parts mounting machine,
The process of maintaining the correspondence data while the parts supply device is removed from the spare storage unit and managed by the automatic exchange device,
Information management methods including those mentioned above. A step of registering correspondence data that associates individual identification information of a parts supply device attached to a parts mounting machine and supplying parts with the type of parts loaded into the parts supply device,
A step of storing the parts supply device on which the aforementioned correspondence data has been registered in a spare storage section provided in the parts mounting machine,
A process of transferring the parts supply device from the spare storage unit by an automatic exchange device and attaching it to the parts supply unit of the parts mounting machine,
When the parts supply device is transferred from the spare storage unit by the automatic exchange device and installed in the parts supply unit, the process of maintaining the correspondence data is performed.
Information management methods including those mentioned above.