KR101859868B1 - Soldering control system with function of automatic position adjustment for iron tip - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a soldering control system to automatically adjust a position of an iron tip, capable of always performing soldering at a constant position. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a soldering control system of a soldering apparatus comprises: a product supply unit mounting a plurality of products on a prepared jig to supply the same; a barcode reading unit to read a barcode included in the jig and the products supplied from the product supply unit; and soldering working units using a plurality of soldering units to perform soldering with respect to the products of which barcode reading is completely performed in the barcode reading unit. The system comprises an iron tip position controller counting a frequency of use of an iron tip installed in each of the soldering units and using an average wear amount in accordance with the frequency of use of the iron tip previously inputted by interlocking with count information to compensate a position of the iron tip.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a soldering control system capable of automatically positioning a soldering tip,

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a soldering control system capable of automatically adjusting the position of a soldering tip. More specifically, soldering is continuously performed at a predetermined position by compensating for wear of the soldering tip in consideration of abrasion of the soldering tip. To a soldering control system capable of automatic position adjustment of a soldering tip.

As is well known, a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a computer system that is executable in a manufacturing process to improve production efficiency and accuracy, and is designed to manage and monitor the work process of the factory.

Most production management systems aim at improving the efficiency of the production process and improving the productivity by shortening the cycle time.

And replace the existing manual operations with electronic operations for rapid information transmission and improvement of the decision making process.

As the development of such a production management system accelerates, such an automated production management system has recently been applied to automatic soldering (hereinafter, referred to as "soldering") using robots, thereby improving productivity and improving quality It is necessary.

However, in such an automated soldering process, there has been a problem in that the soldering work is reduced in accuracy due to a certain amount of wear depending on the number of times the soldering tip is used. Therefore, it is required to develop a control system capable of compensating for abrasion of the soldering tip when the soldering is performed continuously.

A related prior art document is Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0105863 (published on September 26, 2012).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for continuously performing soldering work on a plurality of products by using a plurality of soldering units (e.g., robots, etc.) And a soldering control system capable of automatically adjusting the position of the soldering tip.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other matters not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bar code reading apparatus comprising: a product supply unit for mounting and supplying a plurality of products on a prepared jig; a bar code reading unit for reading the bar codes provided in the jig and the plurality of products supplied from the product supply unit; A soldering control system capable of automatic position adjustment of a soldering tip of a product soldering apparatus including a plurality of soldering units for soldering using a plurality of soldering units to a plurality of products having completed barcode reading in a leading portion, And a sold tip position controller for counting the number of use of the sold tip and compensating for the position of the sold tip by using an average amount of wear according to the number of times of use of the sold tip according to the count information, A possible soldering control system is provided.

Here, an alarm unit outputs an alarm signal to inform the user of the compensation time of the thumb head when the usage count of the thumb head reaches the preset number of times.

Each of the plurality of soldering units includes at least one vision camera. The image information obtained using the vision camera is used to obtain positional information and alignment error information for each of the plurality of products, To the controller.

Also, the product soldering apparatus may include a soldering inspection unit for checking whether or not each of the plurality of products that have been soldered in the soldering operation unit is soldered and inspecting the amount of soldering; And a product discharging unit for discharging the plurality of products that have passed through the flatness checking unit. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: an operation checking unit for checking operation of the plurality of products, can do.

Also, the soldering inspection unit may check the soldering amount and the soldering amount based on the image information pre-registered with respect to each of the plurality of soldered products, and the operation inspection unit may detect the soldering amount of each of the plurality of products that have passed through the soldering inspection unit And the flatness inspection unit can check the degree of substrate misalignment of each of the plurality of products that have passed through the operation inspection unit.

Also, the product soldering apparatus may control the soldering unit using the information obtained from the barcode reading unit, and may use the information inspected through the soldering inspection unit, the operation inspection unit, and the flatness inspection unit, And the information obtained by the bar code reading unit, the operation information performed by the soldering operation unit, and information checked by the soldering inspection unit, the operation inspection unit, and the flatness inspection unit Information on the number of times the thumb head is counted through the thumb head position controller and information on the position of the thumb head by compensating the position of the thumb head through the head position controller And may further include an integrated management server.

In addition, the integrated management server may store real-time information of each soldering operation for the plurality of products sequentially supplied to the lower portion of each of the plurality of soldering units, and may read the recorded information from the bar- Can be stored together with the information.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, when a soldering operation is continuously performed on a plurality of products by using a plurality of soldering units (e.g., a robot), the abrasion resistance of the soldering tip is compensated It is possible to make the soldering always performed at a constant position. As a result, the productivity can be improved, and the precision of the soldering work can be maintained constantly at all times.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram briefly showing the entire structure of a product soldering apparatus including a soldering control system capable of automatic position adjustment of a sold tip according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view illustrating a soldering tip mounted on a soldering unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view schematically showing an operation of the bar code reading unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and the manner of achieving them, will be apparent from and elucidated with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. To fully disclose the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions in the embodiments of the present invention, which may vary depending on the intention of the user, the intention or the custom of the operator. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

Hereinafter, a soldering control system capable of automatically adjusting the position of a sold tip of a product soldering apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram briefly showing the entire structure of a product soldering apparatus including a soldering control system capable of automatic position adjustment of a sold tip according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the automated method product soldering apparatus includes a product supply unit 110, a bar code reading unit 120, a soldering operation unit 130, a soldering inspection unit 140, an operation inspection unit 150, 160, a product discharge unit 170, a defective discharge unit 180, and an integrated management server 190. The soldering control system capable of automatically adjusting the position of the soldering tip of the product soldering apparatus according to the present invention includes the soldering tip position controller (200).

The soldering tip position controller 200 controls the use of the soldering tip 220 (see FIG. 2) provided in each of a plurality of soldering units (for example, soldering robots 131, 132, 133 and 134 included in the soldering work unit 130) The average wear amount according to the use frequency of the sold tip (220, see FIG. 2) can be inputted in advance. The average wear amount according to the counted information and the use frequency of the sold tip can be used to calculate the wear amount (220) (see FIG. 2) can be positioned at the always-set position.

Preferably, the soldering tip position controller 200 may further include an alarm unit (not shown).

The alarm unit (not shown) outputs an alarm signal by sound or other method when the number of times of use of the indigo-tip 220 (see FIG. 2) reaches the set number of times (that is, The compensation point of time.

Each of the plurality of soldering units 131, 132, 133, and 134 may include at least one vision camera (not shown). Position information and alignment error information for each of a plurality of products can be grasped through the image information obtained using these vision cameras (not shown). The image information and the detected information are transmitted to the ink-tip position controller 200 again It can be used to adjust the position of the iron tip.

Referring to FIG. 2, the soldering tip 220 may be mounted on the mounting body 110 of the soldering unit. The soldering tip 220 may be mounted on the mounting body 110 of the soldering unit, The soldering tip 220 may be positioned at a set position at the top of the article 10. [ That is, each of the plurality of soldering units 131, 132, 133 and 134 (see FIG. 1) may further include driving means for moving the position of the soldering tip 220 in the X, Y and Z directions.

The soldering apparatus to which the soldering control system is applied will be described. First, the product supply unit 110 is configured to mount and supply a plurality of products on a prepared jig. For example, the product supply unit 110 automatically loads a blister on which the product 10 (see FIG. 3) is placed in a magazine, and mounts a plurality of products on a jig 111 prepared for soldering. . Specifically, four products 10 may be arranged in a 2X2 matrix form on top of a single jig 111. [ The jig through the product supply unit 110 configured as described above and a plurality of (i.e., four) products placed on the jig are supplied to the bar code reading unit 120.

The bar code reading unit 120 reads the bar codes 113 and 114 provided on the jig 111 (see FIG. 3) supplied from the product supply unit 110 and the plurality of products 10 (see FIG. 3).

3, the barcodes 113 and 114 include a jig identification barcode 113 for identifying the jig 111 and a bar code 113 for identifying each of the four products 10 placed on the jig 111 And a plurality of product identification barcodes 114 provided for each product 10 so as to allow the product identification. The bar code reading unit 120 includes a bar code reader 121 for recognizing the jig identification bar code 113 and identifying the jig 111 to be inserted into the soldering operation unit 130, And a product barcode reader 123 for recognizing four product identification barcodes 114 provided for each of the plurality of product identification barcodes 114 and identifying each of the products 10 to be input to the soldering operation unit 130. Here, the number of products to be simultaneously mounted on the jig 111 is shown as four, but the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to other numbers.

The jig identification barcode 113 may be formed at a position where the jig identification barcode 113 can be read through the barcode reader 121 for the jig close to the edge of the jig 111, It may be further provided with a protection member which is subjected to the anti-tamper treatment so as not to be damaged or which is transparent to the upper side. The jig identification barcode 113 and the product identification barcode 114 may be in the form of a 2D or 3D barcode.

The soldering operation unit 130 corresponds to an apparatus for sequentially performing a soldering operation using a plurality of soldering units for a plurality of products after the bar code reading operation in the bar code reading unit 120 is completed. As described above, the soldering operation unit 130 includes a plurality of soldering units (e.g., soldering robots, etc.) 131, 132, 133, and 134, which are provided for each of the plurality of products 10 The soldering operation is performed separately, that is, independently. The real-time image information and the soldering work condition information regarding the soldering operation through each of the plurality of soldering units 131, 132, 133, and 134 are recorded, and the recorded information can be transmitted to the integrated management server 190. In addition, the information input through the iron tip position controller 200 and the carried iron tip position movement information may also be transmitted to the integrated management server 190.

The integrated management server 190 transmits real-time image information and soldering operation condition information about the soldered product 10 (see FIG. 3) through each of a plurality of soldering units 131, 132, 133, and 134 to the above- Together with the information read by the reader 120, to perform overall soldering work and production history management.

As described above, each of the plurality of soldering units 131, 132, 133, and 134 is provided with a plurality of vision cameras (not shown). A plurality of vision cameras (not shown) Image information for each of the products 10 (see FIG. 3) may also be transmitted to the integrated management server 190.

That is, the integrated management server 190 calculates information on the number of times of use of the thumbnails 220 (see FIG. 2) counted by the thumbnails position controller 200 and the number of times of use of the thumbnails 220 through the thumbnails position controller 200, (See FIG. 2) so as to compensate for the position of the soldering tip 220 (more specifically, the soldering tip 221).

For example, the product 10 (see FIG. 3) in which the barcode reading is completed in the barcode reading unit 120 can be sequentially supplied to the four soldering units 131, 132, 133, and 134. Each of the four soldering units 131, 132, 133, and 134 can confirm the positional information of each product using a vision camera (not shown), thereby performing an accurate soldering operation. Meanwhile, at the same time that the soldering operation is performed, various information including soldering state information, i.e., real-time image information, soldering work condition information, and the like can be recorded on the basis of previously obtained barcode information, . If a product other than the product to be soldered is supplied, it can be recognized. If the product that has already been soldered is reloaded, the file name to be stored as information about the product is marked as a separate mark But the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto.

The soldering inspection unit 140 is configured to check the amount of soldering and check the amount of soldering for each of a plurality of soldered products in the soldering operation unit 130 described above. For example, the soldering inspection unit 140 can check soldering and the amount of soldering based on image information pre-registered for each of the plurality of soldered products. If a product that does not pass the soldering is classified as defective, And is discharged to the discharge portion 180.

The operation inspection unit 150 is configured to check the operation of each of the plurality of products that have passed through the soldering inspection unit 140. For example, the operation inspection unit 150 supplies power to each of a plurality of products that have passed through the soldering inspection unit 140. In this case, it is possible to inspect whether or not the power supply is turned on. If products failing the inspection are determined to be defective, they are discharged to the defective discharge unit 180.

The flatness inspection unit 160 is configured to check the flatness of each of a plurality of products that have passed through the operation inspection unit 150. For example, the flatness inspection unit 160 checks the substrate defects of each of a plurality of products that have passed through the operation inspection unit 150, and confirms that the substrate is misaligned with respect to the reference accuracy, and performs an operation to determine defects. The product determined to be defective by the flatness inspection unit 160 is discharged to the defective discharge unit 180 as well. The product passed through the flatness inspection unit 160 can be supplied as a finished product through the product discharge unit 170.

Meanwhile, the integrated management server 190 may control the soldering units 131, 132, 133, and 134 using the information obtained from the bar code reading unit 120. In addition, the integrated management server 190 determines the defects among the plurality of products using the information inspected through the soldering inspection unit 140, the operation inspection unit 150, and the flatness inspection unit 160, (180). ≪ / RTI > The integrated management server 190 may receive the information obtained from the bar code reading unit 120, the operation information performed by the soldering operation unit 130, and the operation information of the soldering inspection unit 140, the operation inspection unit 150, One or more pieces of information inspected by the inspection unit 160 may be stored and managed so as to manage the history of the produced product.

As described above, according to the structure and the function of the present invention, when a soldering operation is continuously performed for a plurality of products by using a plurality of soldering units (for example, robots or the like), considering the abrasion of the soldering tip, Or the set period to compensate for this, so that the soldering can be always performed at a predetermined position. As a result, the productivity can be improved, and the precision of the soldering work can be maintained constantly at all times.

The soldering control system capable of automatically adjusting the position of the soldering tip of the product soldering apparatus according to the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments.

It is to be understood that the above-described embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention will be indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing detailed description. It is intended that all changes and modifications that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims, as well as any equivalents thereof, be within the scope of the present invention.

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111: Jig
113: Jig identification barcode
114: Product identification barcode
120: bar code reading part
121: Barcode reader for jigs
123: Barcode reader for products
130: soldering work part
131: first soldering unit
132: second soldering unit
133: Third soldering unit
134: fourth soldering unit
140: soldering inspection part
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160: Flatness checker
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180: Bad discharge unit
190: Integrated management server
200: Soldering tip position controller
210: mounting body
220: Finger tip
221: Finger tip

Claims (7)

A barcode reading unit for reading a barcode provided on the jig and the plurality of products supplied from the product supply unit, and a bar code reading unit for reading the barcode from the barcode reading unit, A soldering control system capable of automatic position adjustment of a soldering tip of a product soldering apparatus including a soldering operation unit for soldering using a plurality of soldering units for the plurality of products,
A sold tip position controller for counting the number of use times of the soldering tip provided in each of the plurality of soldering units and for compensating for the position of the soldering tip by using an average amount of wear according to the number of times of use of the soldering tip inputted in conjunction with the count information ≪ / RTI &
Wherein each of the plurality of soldering units includes at least one vision camera, the position information and the alignment error information for each of the plurality of products is detected using the image information obtained using the vision camera, Wherein the soldering tip of the soldering tip is connected to the soldering tip of the soldering tip.
The method according to claim 1,
And an alarm unit for outputting an alarm signal to inform the user of the compensation timing of the thumb head when the usage count of the thumb head reaches the set number of times.
Soldering tip control system with automatic position adjustment.
delete The method according to claim 1,
The product soldering apparatus comprises:
A soldering inspection unit for checking soldering of each of the plurality of products that have been soldered in the soldering operation unit and inspecting the soldering amount; an operation inspection unit for inspecting operation of each of the plurality of products passed through the soldering inspection unit; Further comprising a flatness inspection unit for inspecting the flatness of each of the plurality of products passed through the operation inspection unit and a product discharge unit for discharging the plurality of products through the flatness inspection unit.
Soldering tip control system with automatic position adjustment.
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the soldering inspection unit inspects soldering and the amount of soldering on the basis of image information pre-registered for each of the plurality of soldering completed products, And the flatness inspection unit inspects the degree of substrate misalignment of each of the plurality of products passed through the operation inspection unit,
Soldering tip control system with automatic position adjustment.
6. The method of claim 5,
The product soldering apparatus comprises:
The soldering unit controls the soldering unit using the information obtained from the barcode reading unit, determines the defective item among the plurality of products using the information inspected through the soldering inspection unit, the operation inspection unit, and the flatness inspection unit, The soldering inspection unit, the operation inspection unit, and the information inspected by the flatness inspection unit, as well as the information obtained by the bar code reading unit, the operation information performed by the soldering operation unit,
And an integrated management server for storing information on the number of times of use of the thumbnails counted by the thumbnails position controller and information on the position of the thumbnails by compensating the position of the thumbnails through the thumbnails position controller ,
Soldering tip control system with automatic position adjustment.
The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the integrated management server records real-time information of each soldering operation for the plurality of products sequentially supplied to the lower portion of each of the plurality of soldering units, and records the recorded information to the information read from the bar- To save with,
Soldering tip control system with automatic position adjustment.

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