KR102666952B1 - X-ray chip counter operation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an X-ray chip counter operating system. The system is an X-ray chip counter operation system that can be linked to an existing A reel storage unit including a supply magazine rack station for storing reels before counting, a collection magazine rack station for storing reels for which counting has been completed, and a reel collection box for storing uncounted reels; A transfer robot having a gripper that transports and places at least one reel on the tray of the X-ray chip counter from the supply magazine rack station and transports the filmed reel to the collection magazine rack station or the reel collection box; And it may include a control unit that controls the transfer robot.

Description

X-RAY CHIP COUNTER OPERATION SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to an X-ray chip counter operating system that can be linked to an existing X-ray chip counter and has a label attachment function.

Semiconductor chips are generally shipped, used, and stored pre-packaged in reels for use in a bonding process.

Semiconductor chips are small, so if they are individually separated, the work is difficult and unsuitable for mass production. Therefore, before being bonded to a predetermined substrate, it is prepared in a state of being attached to a material such as a film in a plurality of arrays.

1 is a diagram illustrating a commonly used semiconductor tape reel.

Referring to FIG. 1, recently, a circular reel 10 produced in the form of a tape reel is used to improve the efficiency of the work process. A tape 11 in which semiconductor chips 13 are mounted at intervals along the longitudinal direction is wound on the reel 10. The reel 10 is provided with a hub 15 that winds the tape 11 around its outer surface, like a regular tape reel. A shaft fixing hole 14 is provided at the center of the hub 15. After inserting the rotating shaft (not shown) into the shaft fixing hole 14, unwind the tape 11, take the semiconductor chips 13 one by one, and mount them on the circuit board.

The number of semiconductor chips 13 arranged on one reel 10 can be easily determined because they are combined in a standardized manner at the production stage. However, if bonding to a substrate, etc. is interrupted during the production process, it is very difficult to determine the number of semiconductor chips remaining after use.

Recently, since most semiconductor chip bonding processes are automated, work problems arise when work is performed without knowing the number of chips remaining in the reel 10, which is removed and stored during use.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view showing the tape wound on the semiconductor tape reel of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 2, holes 12 are formed in a row on one side of the tape 11, and a semiconductor chip 13 is arranged in parallel with the arrangement of the holes 12. The semiconductor chips 13 and holes 12 are arranged in a certain ratio. For example, in the case where they are arranged 1:1 as shown in the drawing, the operator directly counts each number to check the number of remaining chips.

At this time, because the arrangement ratio of the holes 12 and the semiconductor chips 13 is different, it is common to determine the number of semiconductor chips 13 through the number of holes 12, which is easier to count. However, because there are limitations in the way workers visually determine the number of items, inaccurate work is bound to be done in automated factories. Therefore, improvements in methods for accurately determining the number of chips are required.

In particular, existing X-ray chip counters have different shapes for each manufacturer and are not unified. Therefore, manpower must be used to count the semiconductor chips 13 on the reel 10 and label the reel 10. Meanwhile, an automatic label applicator must be purchased separately, and since it is designed to process only small quantities, permanent manpower must be deployed. Therefore, a device to solve this problem is needed.

Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-1430965 (announced on August 20, 2014)

The present invention is linked to existing This is about the X-ray chip counter operating system.

The present invention to solve the above problems relates to an X-ray chip counter operating system. The system is an X-ray chip counter operation system that can be linked to an existing A reel storage unit including a supply magazine rack station for storing reels before counting, a collection magazine rack station for storing reels for which counting has been completed, and a reel collection box for storing uncounted reels; A transfer robot having a gripper that transports and places at least one reel on the tray of the X-ray chip counter from the supply magazine rack station and transports the filmed reel to the collection magazine rack station or the reel collection box; And it may include a control unit that controls the transfer robot.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an imaging start unit to initiate imaging of the X-ray chip counter; An imaging completion recognition unit that recognizes completion of imaging by the X-ray chip counter; And it may further include a label attaching unit for attaching a label to the reels that have been counted in the X-ray chip counter.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the transfer robot places the reel at the seating position of the tray of the X-ray chip counter, the imaging start unit applies an imaging start signal to the control unit of the Pressing the imaging start button of the X-ray chip counter, pressing the imaging start button through a button pressing device installed on the imaging start button side of the By turning it into an On state, imaging of the X-ray chip counter can be started.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the imaging completion recognition unit receives a counting completion signal from the control unit of the X-ray chip counter, or the transfer robot is provided with a camera capable of photographing the tray, and the camera is capable of photographing the Completion of imaging of the

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the transfer robot further includes a label detachment head vacuum for attaching a label printed by the label printer of the X-ray chip counter to the reel, and the label attachment unit is attached to the label printer. The label printed by can be transported through the label detachment head vacuum and attached to the reel.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the label attaching unit receives a print signal from the control unit of the Attach a printed label to the reel by receiving a scan signal generated by scanning a pre-attached barcode, or, if the barcode is not recognized by the barcode scanner, scan the barcode of the reel with the camera of the transfer robot. Receive the generated scan signal and attach the printed label to the reel, or press the print shortcut button on the keyboard if the barcode scanner of the A label printed according to a printing signal generated by pressing the gripper of the transfer robot is attached to the reel, or a label printed according to a printing signal generated by transmitting the print shortcut button signal value of the keyboard to the control unit of the X-ray chip counter. Attached to the reel, or the monitor of the there is.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the magazine rack station includes a support portion supporting the plurality of magazine racks; A plurality of wheels installed on the lower surface of the support part; a rotation motor that rotates the support unit; And it may include a lift having a lifting support member that lifts and supports the reels in the magazine rack, and a motor that lifts the lifting support member.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the support part includes a door that can be opened and closed so that the magazine rack can be inserted; and a plurality of magazine rack fixing members to which the magazine rack is detachably fixed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the transfer robot is provided with a camera for photographing the tray of the X-ray chip counter, recognizes the reel seating portion of the tray based on the tray image captured through the camera, and the control unit The reel seating portion may be set to a position where the transfer robot places the reel.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the transfer robot further includes a distance measuring sensor that measures the height of the tray of the X-ray chip counter, and the control unit controls the gripper of the transfer robot based on the measured tray height. The reel can be controlled to be seated according to the height of the tray.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit measures the height of the tray when the reel is not seated and the height of the upper surface of the reel when the reel is seated on the tray, through the distance measuring sensor, and measures the upper surface of the reel. The thickness of the reel itself can be calculated through the difference between the height of and the height of the tray, and the reel seating position can be set based on the height of the tray and the thickness of the reel itself.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the magazine rack station further includes a reel height detection sensor that measures the height of the reel stored in the magazine rack, and the lift moves the magazine based on the measured height of the reel. The reels in the rack can be raised to a set height at which the reels are received.

According to the present invention, it is possible to count the number of semiconductor chips by operating the existing It can be attached. In addition, the supply and collection of reels can be handled in large quantities by linking the magazine rack station and robot.

1 is a diagram showing a commonly used semiconductor tape reel.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view showing the tape wound on the semiconductor tape reel of FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is a plan view showing an embodiment in which the transfer robot is an articulated robot in the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a plan view showing an embodiment in which the transfer robot is an XYZ-axis orthogonal robot in the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of Figure 5.
Figure 7 is a diagram showing the magazine rack station of the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention. Figure 7(a) is a perspective view of the magazine rack station, Figure 7(b) is a plan view of Figure 7(a), and Figure 7(c) is a perspective view showing the support portion of the magazine rack station.
Figure 8 (a) is a perspective view showing a magazine rack exclusively for 7-inch reels, and Figure 8 (b) is a perspective view showing a magazine rack exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches.
Figures 9 (a) to (d) are plan views showing magazine rack expandability through the magazine rack station of the present invention.
Figures 10 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the lift and reel height detection sensors of the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention.
Figures 11 (a) and (b) are a perspective view and a side view showing the transfer robot separated in an embodiment in which the transfer robot of Figure 3 is an articulated robot.
Figures 12 (a) and (b) are a plan view and a perspective view showing the transfer robot separated in an embodiment in which the transfer robot of Figure 5 is an XYZ axis orthogonal robot.
Figures 13 (a) to (d) are diagrams showing different reel seating positions and shapes of existing X-ray chip counter trays for each manufacturer.
Figures 14 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing different tray heights for each manufacturer of existing X-ray chip counters.
Figures 15 (a) to (d) are diagrams illustrating start imaging buttons located in different positions depending on the manufacturer of the existing X-ray chip counter.
Figure 16 is a diagram showing a button pressing device of the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific details for implementing the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. Also, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that related known functions may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention as they are obvious to those skilled in the art, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Figure 3 is a plan view showing an embodiment in which the transfer robot is an articulated robot in the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention. Figure 4 is a perspective view of Figure 3. Figure 5 is a plan view showing an embodiment in which the transfer robot is an XYZ-axis orthogonal robot in the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention. Figure 6 is a perspective view of Figure 5.

The X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6 as follows. The X-ray chip counter operation system can be linked to the existing X-ray chip counter (1000) and has a label attachment function.

The X-ray chip counter operating system includes a reel storage unit 100, a transfer robot 200, a control unit 300, an imaging start unit 400, an imaging completion recognition unit 500, and a label attachment unit 600. do. Existing X-ray chip counters 1000 are known. The control unit 300, the imaging start unit 400, the imaging completion recognition unit 500, and the label attachment unit 600 are composed of a computer processor (s) within the X-ray chip counter operating system. Meanwhile, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the X-ray chip counter operating system, including the transfer robot 200.

The reel storage unit 100 includes a magazine rack station 110 and a reel collection box 120. There are a plurality of magazine rack stations 110, and each magazine rack station 110 is provided with at least one magazine rack 111 that stores reels 10. The magazine rack station 110 includes a supply magazine rack station 110a and a collection magazine rack station 110b.

The supply magazine rack station 110a stores reels 10 before counting. The collection magazine rack station (110b) stores reels (10) on which counting has been completed. The reel collection box (120) contains uncounted reels (10), for example, reels (10) that are not stored in databases such as MES, ERP, WMS, etc., or reels (10) that are not counted by the existing X-ray chip counter (1000). store.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing the magazine rack station of the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention. Figure 7(a) is a perspective view of the magazine rack station, Figure 7(b) is a plan view of Figure 7(a), and Figure 7(c) is a perspective view showing the support portion of the magazine rack station. Figure 8 (a) is a perspective view showing a magazine rack exclusively for 7-inch reels, and Figure 8 (b) is a perspective view showing a magazine rack exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches. Figures 9 (a) to (d) are plan views showing magazine rack expandability through the magazine rack station of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 7 to 9, the magazine rack station 110 includes a magazine rack 111, a support part 112, a wheel 113, a rotation motor 114, a lift 115, and a reel height detection sensor 116. ) includes.

The magazine rack 111 is stored in the magazine rack station 110, and depending on the size of the reel 10, it can be configured as a magazine rack 111a exclusively for 7-inch reels or a magazine rack 111b exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches. there is. The 7-inch reel-only magazine rack (111a) can separate the reel (10) loading space with a pole (p). The loading space is divided into four, for example, so that up to four 7-inch reels can be loaded on one floor.

The magazine rack (111b) exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches can accommodate one reel larger than 7 inches on one floor. Reels larger than 7 inches may be 10-inch, 13-inch, or 15-inch reels, for example. A lifting support plate 115c supporting the reels 10 is disposed in the magazine rack 111b exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches, and the lifting support plate 115c is connected to the lifting support member 115a.

The support portion 112 supports a plurality of magazine racks 111. The support portion 112 is formed in a circular ring shape. A plurality of wheels 112 are installed on the lower surface of the support 112 to enable movement of the magazine rack station 110. The support portion 112 can be rotated by the rotation motor 114. The support portion 112 includes a door 112a and a magazine rack fixing member 112b. The door 112a is formed to be openable and closed so that the magazine rack 111 can be inserted. The door 112a is formed as a part of the support portion 112 and can be opened and closed by a hinge. The magazine rack 111 is detachably fixed to the magazine rack fixing member 112b. A plurality of magazine rack fixing members 112b are fixed to the upper surface of the support portion 112.

The lift 115 includes a lifting support member 115a and a motor 115b. The lifting support member 115a supports the reels 10 in the magazine rack 111 so that they can be lifted up and down. The motor 115b elevates the lifting support member 115a. One side of the lifting support member 115a is introduced into the magazine rack 111, and the other side is connected to the motor 115b.

The operation of the magazine rack station 110 is described as follows.

First, a portion of the reels 10 piled up in a layer within the magazine rack 111 located at the supply magazine rack station 110a are raised by the lift 115. The top reel 10 of the layer is received by the gripper 210 of the transfer robot 200 and placed on the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000. The reel 10 that has been photographed at the Thereafter, for the next task, the rotation motor 114 rotates the support part 112 and moves the subsequent magazine rack 111 to the reel receiving position.

When a 7-inch reel-specific magazine rack (111a) is used, the operation of the magazine rack station (110) is described as follows.

First, the reels 10 in one of the plurality of loading spaces in the 7-inch reel-only magazine rack 111a located at the supply magazine rack station 110a are raised using the lift 115. Next, the transfer robot 200 receives the top reel 10 and transports it to the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000. For the next operation, the rotation motor 114 rotates the support 112 to move the subsequent 7-inch reel-only magazine rack 111a to the reel receiving position. The X-ray chip counter 1000 performs counting for the corresponding reel 10.

After counting, the reels (10) in one of the plurality of loading spaces in the reel-only magazine rack (111a) located in the collection magazine rack station (110b) are lowered using the lift (115). Next, the transfer robot 200 grasps the reel 10 placed on the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 and transports it to one of the plurality of loading spaces. For the next operation, the rotation motor 114 rotates the support portion 112 to move the subsequent 7-inch reel-only magazine rack 111a to the reel collection position.

When a magazine rack (111b) dedicated to reels larger than 7 inches is used, the operation of the magazine rack station (110) is described as follows.

First, the reels 10 in the magazine rack 111b exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches located at the supply magazine rack station 110a are raised using the lift 115. Next, the transfer robot 200 receives the top reel 10 and transports it to the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000. The X-ray chip counter 1000 performs counting for the corresponding reel 10. For the next operation, the rotation motor 114 rotates the support portion 112 to move the reel-specific magazine rack 111b larger than 7 inches to the reel receiving position. The X-ray chip counter 1000 performs counting for the corresponding reel 10.

After counting, the reels (10) in the magazine rack (111b) exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches located at the magazine rack station (110b) in the collection area are lowered using the lift (115). Next, the transfer robot 200 grasps the reel 10 placed on the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 100 and transports it to the corresponding magazine rack 111b. For the next operation, the rotation motor 114 rotates the support 112 to move the magazine rack 111b exclusively for reels larger than 7 inches to the reel collection position.

Meanwhile, a 7-inch reel-specific magazine rack (111a) and a reel-specific magazine rack (111b) larger than 7 inches can be combined within one magazine rack station, and the number is expandable (see Figure 9). In this case, the specifications of the reel withdrawn from the supply magazine rack station (110a) and the specifications of the reel placed in the collection magazine rack station (110b) after filming of the reel is completed must be the same. In the present invention, the rotation motor 114 rotates the support unit 112 so that the types of magazine racks of the supply magazine rack station 110a and the collection magazine rack station 110b are the same every time a photograph is taken.

For example, when a 7-inch reel is photographed, the 7-inch reel-only magazine rack (111a) of both the supply magazine rack station (110a) and the collection magazine rack station (110b) are placed at the reel receiving position and the reel collecting position. When a reel larger than 7 inches is photographed, both the supply magazine rack station 110a and the collection magazine rack station 110b, with a magazine rack 111b dedicated to reels larger than 7 inches, are placed at the reel receiving position and the reel collecting position.

Figures 10 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the lift and reel height detection sensors of the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention.

Referring to Figures 10 (a) and (b), the reel height detection sensor 116 measures the height of the reel 10 stored in the magazine rack 111. The reel height sensor 116 may be attached to the top of the magazine rack 111 or the lift 115. A known distance measuring sensor may be used as the reel height detection sensor 116. The lift 115 raises the reel 10 in the magazine rack 111 to a set height at which the reel 10 is received based on the measured height of the reel 10.

The transfer robot 200 receives the reel 10 from the magazine rack 111 in the supply section magazine rack station 110a through the gripper 210, or collects the reel 10 from the magazine rack 111 in the collection section magazine rack station 110b. Drop the reel (10). At this time, depending on the stacking height of the reels 10 in the magazine rack 111, when the transfer robot 200 receives or drops the reels 10, parts within the reels 10 may be damaged due to impact. To prevent this, in the present invention, the height of the reel 10 is accurately adjusted to the set height by the lift 115 through the reel height detection sensor 116.

In the case of the supply magazine rack station 110a, the gripper 210 of the transfer robot 200 descends to receive the reel 10 in the magazine rack 111 at a set height to prevent the parts in the reel 10 from being shocked. can do. In the case of the collection magazine rack station (110b), the gripper 210 of the transfer robot 200 descends and drops the reel 10 on the magazine rack 111 from a set height to prevent the parts in the reel 10 from being impacted. can be prevented

Figures 11 (a) and (b) are a perspective view and a side view showing the transfer robot separated in an embodiment in which the transfer robot of Figure 3 is an articulated robot. Figures 12 (a) and (b) are a plan view and a perspective view showing the transfer robot separated in an embodiment in which the transfer robot of Figure 5 is an XYZ axis orthogonal robot.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12 , the transfer robot 200 includes a gripper 210, a label detachment head vacuum 220, a camera 230, a distance measurement sensor 240, and a rotation axis 250. The transfer robot 200 is controlled by the control unit 300. The transfer robot 200 may be configured as an articulated robot 200a or an XYZ-axis orthogonal robot 200b.

The gripper 210 is detachably coupled to the shaft fixing hole 14 of the reel 10. Through the gripper 210, the transfer robot 200 receives the reel 10 from the supply magazine rack station 110a and places it on the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000. Additionally, the transfer robot 200 transports and drops the counted reels 10 to the collection magazine rack station 110b or the reel collection box 120.

The label detachment head vacuum 220 attaches the label printed by the label printer 1200 to the reel 10. The label desorption head vacuum 220 adsorbs the label printed from the label printer 1200 using a vacuum adsorption method, then transports it to the reel 10 and attaches it.

The camera 230 has a first role in scanning the barcode (e.g., QR code) of the reel 10, a second role in photographing the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000, and It performs a third role of capturing the count quantity displayed on the monitor 1300. Camera 230 may be a CCD vision camera.

The first to third roles of the camera 230 will be described in detail as follows.

In this first role, the camera 230 scans a barcode pre-attached to the reel 10. Through this, the printed label can be attached to the reel 10 according to the generated scan signal.

As the second role, the camera 230 can photograph the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 and recognize the reel seating portion of the tray 1100. Through this, the reel seating portion can be set to the position where the transfer robot 200 places the reel 10.

Figures 13 (a) to (d) are diagrams showing different reel seating positions and shapes of existing X-ray chip counter trays for each manufacturer.

Referring to Figures 13 (a) to (d), the tray 1100 of the existing X-ray chip counter 1000 has different reel seating positions and shapes depending on the manufacturer. Typically, three or four 7-inch reels (10) are placed on the tray (1100). In the present invention, the position where the reel 10 is placed can be accurately set by recognizing the reel seating portion through the camera 230.

As the third role, the camera 230 can capture the count quantity displayed on the monitor 1300 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 and recognize that the X-ray chip counter 1000 has completed imaging.

The distance measurement sensor 240 measures the height of the tray 1100 of the X-ray chip counter 1000. The distance measurement sensor 240 is composed of a known distance sensor. The control unit 300 causes the transfer robot 200 to seat the reel 10 according to the height of the tray 1100 based on the measured height of the tray 1100. According to the embodiment, through the distance measuring sensor 240, the height of the tray 1100 in a state in which the reel 10 is not seated, and the upper surface of the reel 10 in a state in which the reel 10 is seated in the tray 1100 Measure the height of Next, the thickness of the reel 10 itself is calculated through the difference between the height of the upper surface of the reel 10 and the height of the tray 1100. The control unit 300 may set the seating position of the reel 10 based on the calculated height of the tray 1100 and the thickness of the reel 10 itself.

Figures 14 (a) and (b) are diagrams showing different tray heights for each manufacturer of existing X-ray chip counters.

Referring to (a) and (b) of Figures 14, the height (d1, d2) of the tray 1100 of the existing X-ray chip counter 1000 may be configured differently depending on the manufacturer. In the present invention, by accurately setting the seating position of the reel 10 as described above, when the reel 10 is placed on the tray 1100 or withdrawn from the tray 1100, the reel 10 is held by the gripper 210 of the transfer robot 200. (10) Prevent internal components from being damaged.

Figures 15 (a) to (d) are diagrams illustrating start imaging buttons located in different positions depending on the manufacturer of the existing X-ray chip counter.

Referring to Figures 15 (a) to (d), the location and size of the imaging start button 1001 of the existing X-ray chip counter 1000 are different for each manufacturer. The configuration for starting imaging of different X-ray chip counters 1000 is as follows. The imaging start unit 400 starts imaging of the X-ray chip counter 1000. The photographing start unit 400 operates in one of the following four operating modes.

In the first imaging start mode, when the transfer robot 200 places the reel 10 at the reel seating position of the X-ray chip counter 1000, the imaging start unit 400 recognizes the operation of the transfer robot 200 and A shooting start signal is applied to the control unit 1400 of the counter 1000. The X-ray chip counter 1000 starts imaging according to a command from the control unit 1400.

In the second imaging start mode, the imaging start unit 400 starts imaging by pressing the imaging start button 1001 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 through the gripper 210 of the transfer robot 200.

Figure 16 is a diagram showing a button pressing device of the X-ray chip counter operating system according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, in the third imaging start mode, the imaging start unit 400 presses the imaging start button 1001 through the button pressing device 410 installed on the imaging start button 1001 of the X-ray chip counter 1000. Press to start shooting.

As the fourth imaging start mode, the imaging start unit 400 applies a drive signal to the switch of the imaging start button 1001 to turn it on and starts imaging of the X-ray chip counter 1000.

The configuration that can recognize the completion of imaging of different X-ray chip counters 1000 is as follows. The imaging completion recognition unit 500 recognizes completion of imaging by the X-ray chip counter 1000. The shooting completion recognition unit 500 operates in one of the following three operating modes.

In the first imaging completion recognition mode, the imaging completion recognition unit 500 receives a counting completion signal from the control unit 1400 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 and recognizes completion of imaging of the X-ray chip counter 1000 through this.

In the second imaging completion recognition mode, the camera 230 of the transfer robot 200 photographs the tray 1100 that came out after completion of imaging of the X-ray chip counter 1000, thereby confirming completion of imaging of the recognize

In the third imaging completion recognition mode, the camera 230 of the transfer robot 200 photographs the count quantity displayed on the monitor 1300 of the X-ray chip counter 1000, thereby completing the imaging of the X-ray chip counter 1000. recognize In the case of the X-ray chip counter 1000, which does not recognize completion even after X-ray imaging is completed and the tray 1100 is brought out, this method can be applied.

The configuration for attaching labels to reels that have been counted in different X-ray chip counters (1000) is as follows. The label attachment unit 600 attaches a label to the reels 10 that have been counted in the X-ray chip counter 1000. The label attachment unit 600 transports the label printed by the label printer 1200 through the label detachment head vacuum 220 of the transfer robot 200 and attaches it to the reel 10. The label attachment unit 600 operates in one of the following six operating modes.

In the first label attachment mode, the label attachment unit 600 receives a print signal from the control unit 1400 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 and attaches the printed label to the reel 10.

In the second label attachment mode, the label attachment unit 600 receives a scan signal generated by scanning the barcode attached to the reel 10 by a barcode scanner (not shown) built into the X-ray chip counter 1000 to print the printed product. Attach the label to the reel (10).

As a third label attachment mode, the label attachment unit 600 is used when the barcode is not recognized by the barcode scanner built into the X-ray chip counter 1000 or when the barcode scanner is not built into the X-ray chip counter 100. The scan signal generated by scanning the barcode of the reel 10 with the camera 230 of the transfer robot 200 is received and the printed label is attached to the reel 10. The X-ray chip counter 1000 receives the scan signal and generates a print signal, and the label printer 1200 receives the print signal and prints a label.

In the fourth label attachment mode, the label attachment unit 600 prints according to a print signal generated by pressing the print shortcut button on the keyboard 1600 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 by the gripper 210 of the transfer robot 200. Attach the label to the reel (10). The label printer 1200 receives the print signal and prints a label.

As a fifth label attachment mode, the print shortcut button signal value of the keyboard 1600 of the X-ray chip counter 1000 is transmitted to the control unit 1400 of the Attach to (10). The label printer 1200 receives the print signal and prints a label.

In the sixth label attachment mode, the monitor 1300 of the Attach the printed label to the reel (10). The label printer 1200 receives the print signal and prints a label.

On the other hand, when new reel (10) materials are received, it is necessary to communicate (link) with the material management programs MES, ERP, and WMS to select label paper that meets the standards of the company using it, but the amount of work for this is large and the hassle of modifying the program is complicated. There is a feeling. To solve this, copy the material management database in MES, ERP, and WMS to USB and connect it to the processor of the X-ray chip counter operation system. The processor is connected to the label printer (1200). Label information required for label printing, such as material code, LOT, and item, is extracted from the processor and set through editing. Through this, the label printer 1200 prints the desired label.

In addition, the processor can select the automatic counting mode and automatic labeling mode through the touch monitor 1300 or the mode selection switch 1310, and in each mode, work is automatically performed by the transfer robot 200 without inputting human resources. This is done.

The scope of protection in this field is not limited to the description and expression of the embodiments explicitly described above. In addition, it is added once again that the scope of protection of the present invention may not be limited due to changes or substitutions that are obvious in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

10: reel 11: tape
12: Hole 13: Semiconductor chip
14: Shaft fixing hole 15: Hub
100: reel storage unit 110: magazine rack station
110a: Supply magazine rack station
110b: Collection magazine rack station
111: Magazine rack 111a: Magazine rack exclusively for 7-inch reels
111b: Magazine rack exclusively for racks larger than 7 inches
112: support 112a: door
112b: Magazine rack fixing member 113: Wheel
114: rotation motor 115: lift
115a: Elevating support member 115b: Motor
115c: Elevating support plate 116: Reel height detection sensor
120: Reel collection box 200: Transfer robot
200a: Articulated robot 200b: XYZ axis orthogonal robot
210: Gripper 220: Label detachment head vacuum
230: Camera 240: Distance measurement sensor
250: rotation axis 300: control unit
400: Shooting start unit 410: Button pressing device
500: Filming completion recognition unit 600: Label attachment unit
1000: Existing X-ray chip counter
1001: Start shooting button 1100: Tray
1200: Label printer 1300: Monitor
1310: Mode selection switch 1400: Control unit
p: pole
s: computer processor

Claims (12)

It is an X-ray chip counter operation system that can be linked to existing X-ray chip counters and has a label attachment function.
A plurality of magazine rack stations equipped with at least one magazine rack for storing reels - The plurality of magazine rack stations include a supply magazine rack station for storing reels before counting, and a collection magazine rack for storing reels for which counting has been completed. Includes a station -, and a reel storage unit including a reel collection bin for storing uncounted reels;
A transfer robot having a gripper that transports and places at least one reel on the tray of the X-ray chip counter from the supply magazine rack station and transports the filmed reel to the collection magazine rack station or the reel collection box;
a control unit that controls the transfer robot; and
an imaging start unit that initiates imaging of the X-ray chip counter; An imaging completion recognition unit that recognizes completion of imaging by the X-ray chip counter; And a label attachment unit for attaching a label to the reels that have been counted in the X-ray chip counter,
The transfer robot further includes a label detachment head vacuum for attaching the label printed by the label printer of the X-ray chip counter to the reel, and the label attachment unit detaches the label printed by the label printer. Transported through head vacuum and attached to the reel,
The label attachment part,
Receive a print signal from the control unit of the X-ray chip counter and attach the printed label to the reel,
If the X-ray chip counter has a built-in barcode scanner, the scan signal generated by scanning the barcode pre-attached to the reel is received and the printed label is attached to the reel, or
If the barcode is not recognized by the barcode scanner, the scan signal generated by scanning the barcode of the reel with the camera of the transfer robot is received and the printed label is attached to the reel, or
If the barcode scanner of the X-ray chip counter fails to scan the barcode, or if the barcode scanner is not built into the Attached to the reel, or
The signal value of the print shortcut button on the keyboard is transmitted to the control unit of the X-ray chip counter, and a label printed according to the generated print signal is attached to the reel, or
The monitor of the system.
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At the beginning of the filming,
When the transfer robot places the reel at the seating position of the tray of the X-ray chip counter, an imaging start signal is applied to the control unit of the X-ray chip counter,
Press the imaging start button of the X-ray chip counter through the gripper of the transfer robot, or
Press the imaging start button through a button press device installed on the imaging start button side of the X-ray chip counter, or
An X-ray chip counter operating system, characterized in that a driving signal is applied to the switch of the photographing start button to turn it on and begin photographing the X-ray chip counter.
According to paragraph 1,
The shooting completion recognition unit,
Receiving a counting completion signal from the control unit of the X-ray chip counter, or
The transfer robot is provided with a camera capable of photographing the tray, and the camera photographs the tray that comes out after the X-ray chip counter has completed photographing the tray, or
An X-ray chip counter operating system, characterized in that the camera recognizes completion of filming of the X-ray chip counter by photographing the count quantity displayed on the monitor of the X-ray chip counter.
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The magazine rack station is,
a support portion supporting the plurality of magazine racks;
A plurality of wheels installed on the lower surface of the support part;
a rotation motor that rotates the support unit; and
An X-ray chip counter operating system, comprising a lift having a lifting support member for lifting the reels in the magazine rack and a motor for lifting the lifting support member.
In clause 7,
The support part,
A door that can be opened and closed so that the magazine rack can be inserted; and
An X-ray chip counter operating system, characterized in that the magazine rack is provided with a plurality of magazine rack fixing members to which the magazine rack is detachably fixed.
According to paragraph 4,
The transfer robot is provided with a camera that photographs the tray of the X-ray chip counter, recognizes the reel seating portion of the tray based on the tray image captured through the camera, and the control unit transfers the reel seating portion. An X-ray chip counter operating system characterized by setting the robot to the position where the reel is placed.
According to paragraph 1,
The transfer robot further includes a distance measuring sensor that measures the height of the tray of the X-ray chip counter,
The control unit, based on the measured tray height, controls the gripper of the transfer robot to seat the reel according to the tray height.
According to clause 10,
The control unit measures the height of the tray when the reel is not seated and the height of the upper surface of the reel when the reel is seated on the tray, through the distance measurement sensor, and determines the difference between the height of the upper surface of the reel and the height of the tray. Calculate the reel's own thickness through
An X-ray chip counter operating system, characterized in that setting the reel seating position based on the tray height and the reel itself thickness.
In clause 7,
The magazine rack station further includes a reel height detection sensor that measures the height of the reel stored in the magazine rack,
The lift is an X-ray chip counter operating system, characterized in that, based on the measured height of the reel, the reel in the magazine rack is raised to a set height at which the reel is received.