WO2014091603A1 - Viscous fluid printing device - Google Patents

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WO2014091603A1
WO2014091603A1 PCT/JP2012/082372 JP2012082372W WO2014091603A1 WO 2014091603 A1 WO2014091603 A1 WO 2014091603A1 JP 2012082372 W JP2012082372 W JP 2012082372W WO 2014091603 A1 WO2014091603 A1 WO 2014091603A1
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▲ミョウ▼ 張
泰範 亀谷
立雄 蛭川
桂資 太田
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富士機械製造株式会社
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  • the present invention relates to a viscous fluid printing apparatus for printing a viscous fluid on a circuit board using a squeegee and a mask.
  • a viscous fluid such as cream solder
  • the viscous fluid is printed by a squeegee and a mask, that is, mask printing is performed.
  • a mask is placed on a circuit board, and a viscous fluid is applied to the mask by a squeegee.
  • a pattern hole is formed in the mask in accordance with a pattern such as a pad of the circuit board, and the viscous fluid is printed on the circuit board through the pattern hole.
  • the viscous fluid printing apparatus it is possible to perform printing under different conditions collectively on a plurality of portions of the circuit board.
  • the positions of the plurality of squeegees and the masks are misaligned, there is a possibility that printing under different conditions cannot be appropriately performed on the plurality of portions of the circuit board.
  • mask printing is performed on a cavity substrate, that is, a substrate on which a recess is formed, if the positions of the squeegee and the mask are misaligned, the viscous fluid may not be printed appropriately on the recess of the cavity substrate. There is.
  • the mask corresponding to the cavity substrate has a recess having a shape corresponding to the recess of the circuit board.
  • the squeegee corresponding to the mask has a convex portion having a shape corresponding to the concave portion of the mask. Then, by moving the squeegee so that the convex portion of the squeegee enters the concave portion of the mask, the viscous fluid is printed on the top surface other than the concave portion and the concave portion of the cavity substrate.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a viscous fluid printing apparatus capable of appropriately eliminating the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask.
  • a viscous fluid printing apparatus is a viscous fluid printing apparatus that prints a viscous fluid on a circuit board by using a squeegee and a mask
  • the viscous fluid printing apparatus includes: And an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a relative position between the squeegee and the mask.
  • the mask has a concave portion
  • the squeegee has a convex portion having a shape corresponding to the concave portion.
  • the adjusting mechanism adjusts a relative position between the convex portion of the squeegee and the concave portion of the mask.
  • the squeegee in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 2, includes a pair of slits formed so as to extend upward from both side portions of the convex portion. And is formed of a flexible material.
  • the adjustment mechanism has one position of the squeegee and the mask.
  • a first adjusting mechanism that adjusts the direction of the squeegee in the viscous fluid printing direction, and a second adjusting mechanism that adjusts one position of the squeegee and the mask about an axis extending in the vertical direction. It is characterized by having.
  • the mask has a guideline written so as to extend in an operation direction of the squeegee during viscous fluid printing. It is characterized by that.
  • the adjustment mechanism sets the position of the squeegee at the time of viscous fluid printing. It has a 3rd adjustment mechanism which adjusts in the direction which cross
  • a viscous fluid printing apparatus is the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the controller controls the operation of the adjustment mechanism, the mask, And an imaging device that images the squeegee, wherein the control device controls the operation of the adjustment mechanism based on imaging data of the imaging device.
  • the adjustment mechanism adjusts a position of the mask.
  • the viscous fluid printing apparatus includes a substrate adjustment mechanism that adjusts the position of the circuit board, and a control device that controls the operation of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, and the control device includes the substrate adjustment mechanism. After the mask and the circuit board are aligned by at least one of the adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, the mask and the circuit board are the same according to the position of the squeegee by the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism. It is characterized by moving in the same direction and in the same amount.
  • the viscous fluid printing apparatus includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a relative position between the squeegee and the mask. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately eliminate the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask, and it is possible to appropriately print the viscous fluid on the circuit board.
  • the relative position between the convex part of the squeegee and the concave part of the mask is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism.
  • the convex part of the squeegee and the concave part of the mask can be suitably aligned, and the viscous fluid can be appropriately printed on the concave part of the cavity substrate.
  • the squeegee is formed of a flexible material, and the squeegee is formed with a pair of slits so as to extend upward from both sides of the convex portion.
  • This slit makes it easy for the convex part of the squeegee or the part other than the convex part to bend, and the tip of the squeegee easily comes into contact with the mask. Thereby, it becomes possible to appropriately print the viscous fluid on the concave portion of the cavity substrate and the top surface other than the concave portion.
  • the position of one of the squeegee and the mask is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism in a direction that intersects the operation direction of the squeegee during viscous fluid printing. Accordingly, the squeegee and the mask can be relatively moved to arbitrary positions, and the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask can be appropriately eliminated. Further, the position of one of the squeegee and the mask is adjusted around the axis extending in the vertical direction by the adjusting mechanism. Accordingly, for example, when mask printing is performed on the cavity substrate, the squeegee can be moved along the edge of the concave portion of the mask, and printing on the concave portion of the cavity substrate can be appropriately performed.
  • the guideline is written on the mask so as to extend in the operation direction of the squeegee at the time of viscous fluid printing.
  • the operator can adjust the position of one of the squeegee and the mask around an axis extending in the vertical direction with reference to the guideline.
  • the position of the squeegee is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism in a direction intersecting with the operation direction of the squeegee during the viscous fluid printing.
  • the squeegee can be moved to an arbitrary position, and the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask can be appropriately eliminated.
  • the position of the squeegee is adjusted in the vertical direction by the adjusting mechanism. Thereby, it becomes possible to press the front-end
  • the mask and the squeegee are imaged by the imaging device, and the operation of the adjusting mechanism is controlled based on the imaging data. Thereby, it is possible to automatically eliminate the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask.
  • the adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the mask, and the operation of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the circuit board is controlled by the control device. Is done. Then, the control device aligns the mask and the circuit board by at least one of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, and then adjusts the mask and circuit board according to the position of the squeegee by the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism. Are moved in the same direction and by the same amount. After the alignment between the squeegee and the mask, the alignment between the mask and the circuit board is performed, and the position between the squeegee and the mask may be shifted. In such a case, the squeegee, the mask, and the circuit board can be aligned in the vertical direction by moving the mask and the circuit board in the same direction and by the same amount according to the position of the squeegee.
  • FIG. 1 It is a side view which shows the main body frame which comprises the solder printer which is an Example of this invention. It is a top view which shows the conveying apparatus provided in the main body frame shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the moving apparatus and imaging device which are provided in the main body frame shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows the mask holding
  • solder printing machine 10 includes a main frame 12, a conveyance device 14, an imaging device moving device (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “moving device”) 16, an imaging device 18, a mask holding device 20, and a squeegee device 22.
  • FIG. 1 is a view showing the main frame 12 from a side view.
  • FIG. 2 is a view showing the transfer device 14 disposed on the main frame 12 from a viewpoint from above.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the moving device 16 and the imaging device 18.
  • FIG. 4 is a view showing the mask holding device 20 disposed on the main frame 12 from a viewpoint from above.
  • FIG. 5 is a view showing the squeegee device 22 from a viewpoint from above.
  • the main frame 12 has a first frame portion 30, a second frame portion 32, a third frame portion 34, and a fourth frame portion 36, and four frame portions 30, 32, 34. , 36 are stacked in a separated state.
  • the first frame portion 30 is disposed at the lowest position.
  • the second frame portion 32 is disposed on four first pillars 38 (only two are shown in the drawing) erected at the four corners of the first frame portion 30.
  • the third frame portion 34 is disposed on four second pillars 40 (only two are shown in the figure) erected at the four corners of the second frame portion 32.
  • the fourth frame portion 36 is disposed on four third pillars 42 (only two are shown in the drawing) erected at the four corners of the third frame portion 34.
  • the second frame portion 32 is composed of a pair of girders 44 and a pair of beams 46, and is generally frame-shaped.
  • the first frame portion 30, the third frame portion 34, and the fourth frame portion 36 are also a pair of digits (only one is shown in FIG. 1) 48, 50, 52, It is composed of a pair of beams (not shown) and is generally frame-shaped.
  • the extending direction of the beam 46 is referred to as the X-axis direction
  • the extending direction of the girders 44, 48, 50, and 52 is referred to as the Y-axis direction.
  • the direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, that is, the vertical direction is referred to as the Z-axis direction.
  • the transport device 14 is disposed on the second frame portion 32 and includes two conveyor devices 54 and 56.
  • the two conveyor devices 54 and 56 are arranged so as to be parallel to each other and extend in the X-axis direction, and are supported by a pair of girders 44 at both ends.
  • Each of the conveyor devices 54 and 56 conveys the circuit board in the X-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 58.
  • a substrate holding device 60 is disposed below the conveyor device 56, and the circuit board is fixedly held by the substrate holding device 60 at a predetermined position.
  • an elevating device (see FIG. 8) 62 for elevating the substrate holding device 60 is disposed below the substrate holding device 60. As a result, the circuit board held by the board holding device 60 can be raised and lowered.
  • the moving device 16 has a pair of guide rails 70, a Y-axis slider 72, and an X-axis slider 74, as shown in FIG.
  • the pair of guide rails 70 are disposed on the pair of girders 50 of the third frame portion 34 so as to extend in the Y-axis direction.
  • the Y-axis slider 72 is placed on a pair of guide rails 70 and is slidable in the Y-axis direction. Then, the Y-axis slider 72 is moved to an arbitrary position in the Y-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 76.
  • the Y-axis slider 72 holds an X-axis slider 74, and the X-axis slider 74 is slidable in the X-axis direction.
  • the X-axis slider 74 is moved to an arbitrary position in the X-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 78.
  • the imaging device 18 is attached to the X-axis slider 74. With such a structure, the moving device 16 moves the imaging device 18 to an arbitrary position.
  • the imaging device 18 includes a first mark camera 80 and a second mark camera (see FIG. 8) 82.
  • the first mark camera 80 is arranged facing upward, and images the printing mask (see FIG. 4) 86 held by the mask holding device 20 and the squeegee (see FIG. 6) 88 of the squeegee device 22.
  • the second mark camera 82 is arranged facing downward, and images the circuit board held by the board holding device 60.
  • the mask holding device 20 is a device for holding the printing mask 86, and has a pair of brackets 90, a bracket adjustment mechanism (see FIG. 8) 92, and a mask adjustment mechanism 94 as shown in FIG. ing.
  • the bracket 90 is a longitudinal member having a generally L-shaped cross section, and includes a bottom portion 96 and a standing portion 98.
  • the pair of brackets 90 are disposed on the pair of girders 52 of the fourth frame portion 36 with the bottom 96 facing each other.
  • Each bracket 90 is disposed on the beam 52 via a bracket adjustment mechanism 92. Since the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is described in detail in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-230353, detailed description is omitted, but the position of the pair of brackets 90 is adjusted.
  • the printing mask 86 is held by the mask frame 100, and the printing mask 86 is held by holding the mask frame 100 by the pair of brackets 90. Specifically, both side portions of the mask frame 100 are placed on the bottom portions 96 of the pair of brackets 90. A bending member 102 made of a flexible material is attached to the side surface of one standing portion 98 of the pair of brackets 90. On the other hand, a mask adjustment mechanism 94 is provided on the other of the pair of brackets 90. The mask adjustment mechanism 94 has a pair of solenoids 104, and the pair of solenoids 104 is disposed in the standing portion 98 with the tip end portion of the plunger 106 protruding above the bottom portion 96. ing.
  • Each solenoid 104 can adjust the protruding amount of the plunger 106.
  • both sides of the mask frame 100 are placed on the bottoms 96 of the pair of brackets 90, and the plungers 106 of the solenoids 104 are protruded so that the mask frame 100 and the flexible members 102.
  • the printing mask 86 is fixedly held by the pair of brackets 90 together with the mask frame 100.
  • the position of the mask frame 100 that is, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted by adjusting the protruding amount of the plunger 106. Specifically, for example, by increasing the protrusion amount of the plunger 106 of the pair of solenoids 104 by the same amount, the printing mask 86 moves in the right direction in the figure. On the other hand, by reducing the protruding amount of the plunger 106 of the pair of solenoids 104 by the same amount, the printing mask 86 moves to the left in the drawing. As described above, by adjusting the protrusion amount of the plunger 106, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted in the X-axis direction.
  • the printing mask 86 rotates around an axis extending in the vertical direction. Thereby, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted around the Z axis.
  • the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 can adjust the position of the pair of brackets 90 as described above. For this reason, the position of the printing mask 86 held by the pair of brackets 90 is adjusted by the bracket adjustment mechanism 92. Thus, in the mask holding device 20, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted by any of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and the mask adjustment mechanism 94. However, the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 adjusts the printing mask 86 integrally with the bracket 90, but the mask adjustment mechanism 94 adjusts the relative position of the printing mask 86 with respect to the bracket 90.
  • the central portion thereof is a printing area 110 on which solder printing is performed, and a plurality of through holes 112 are formed in the printing area 110.
  • the printing mask 86 is used when solder printing is performed on the cavity substrate, and a concave portion 114 is formed on the upper surface of the printing mask 86.
  • the recess 114 has a shape protruding downward on the lower surface of the printing mask 86 and is fitted into the recess 118 of the cavity substrate 116.
  • the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is in close contact with the concave portion 118 of the cavity substrate 116, and the flat plate portion 120 other than the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is in close contact with the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116.
  • a squeegee device 22 is fixed on the upper surface of the mask holding device 20.
  • the squeegee device 22 includes a main body 130, a squeegee moving device 132, and a squeegee 88.
  • the main body 130 is generally a U-shaped flat plate member, and is divided into two arm portions 134 and a connecting portion 136.
  • the main body portion 130 is fixed to the upper surfaces of the pair of brackets 90 of the mask holding device 20 with two arm portions 134.
  • the squeegee moving device 132 has a pair of guide rails 138, a slide part 140, and an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 142.
  • the pair of guide rails 138 are disposed on the upper surfaces of the two arm portions 134 so as to extend in the Y axis direction, and the slide portion 140 can be slid in the Y axis direction by the pair of guide rails 138. It is supported by. Then, the slide unit 140 slides in the Y-axis direction by driving the electromagnetic motor 142.
  • the squeegee 88 is held on the lower surface of the slide portion 140 with its tip portion extending downward.
  • the squeegee 88 is held so as to be movable in the X-axis direction, and is moved to an arbitrary position in the X-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 146.
  • the squeegee 88 is held so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and is moved to an arbitrary position in the Z-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 148.
  • the squeegee 88 is formed of a flexible material and generally has a flat plate shape. At the lower end of the squeegee 88, as shown in FIG.
  • the width of the convex portion 150 is slightly smaller than the inner dimension of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction, and the convex portion 150 can be inserted into the concave portion 114.
  • the squeegee 88 is also formed with a pair of slits 152 so as to extend upward from both side portions of the convex portion 150, and the protruding amount of the convex portion 150 downward is approximately the same as the depth of the concave portion 114. ing.
  • the tip portion of the convex portion 150 comes into contact with the bottom surface of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86, and the tip portion other than the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 (hereinafter referred to as the convex portion 150).
  • the convex portion 150 may contact the flat plate portion 120 of the printing mask 86.
  • the flat tip portion 154 contacts the flat plate portion 120 and bends when the convex portion 150 is inserted into the concave portion 114.
  • the flat front end portion 154 is suitably bent by the pair of slits 152, so that the front end portion of the convex portion 150 appropriately contacts the bottom surface of the concave portion 114.
  • the convex portion 150 comes into contact with the bottom surface of the concave portion 114 and bends when the convex portion 150 is inserted into the concave portion 114.
  • the flat tip portion 154 appropriately contacts the flat plate portion 120 because the convex portion 150 is suitably bent by the pair of slits 152. Thereby, it becomes possible to appropriately perform squeezing simultaneously on the concave portion 114 and the flat plate portion 120 of the printing mask 86.
  • the convex portion 150 bends, thereby causing the convex portion 150 and the flat tip portion to be bent. 154 contacts the flat plate portion 120.
  • the convex portion 150 is greatly bent by the pair of slits 152 and appropriately contacts the flat plate portion 120.
  • the flat front end portion 154 also appropriately contacts the flat plate portion 120 because the convex portion 150 is greatly bent. As a result, it is possible to perform appropriate squeezing even in the portion of the printing mask 86 where there is no recess 114. Therefore, according to the squeegee 88 in which the convex portion 150 and the slit 152 are formed, appropriate squeezing can be performed collectively on the entire flat plate portion 120 and the concave portion 114 without replacing the squeegee or the like. It has become.
  • the solder printer 10 includes a control device 160 as shown in FIG.
  • the control device 160 includes a controller 162 and a plurality of drive circuits 164.
  • the plurality of drive circuits 164 are connected to the electromagnetic motors 58, 76, 78, 142, 146, 148, the substrate holding device 60, the lifting device 62, the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, and the solenoid 104.
  • the controller 162 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, mainly a computer, and is connected to a plurality of drive circuits 164. Thereby, the operation of the transport device 14, the moving device 16, and the like is controlled by the controller 162.
  • the controller 162 is also connected to the image processing device 166.
  • the image processing device 166 processes image data obtained by the first mark camera 80 and the second mark camera 82. Thereby, the controller 162 can obtain various information based on the image data.
  • solder printer 10 As described above, appropriate squeezing is performed collectively on the entire flat plate portion 120 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 by the squeegee 88 in which the convex portion 150 and the slit 152 are formed. It is possible. That is, the cream solder can be collectively printed on the top surface 122 and the recess 118 of the cavity substrate 116 by the squeegee 88 and the printing mask 86.
  • the imaging device 18 moves below the squeegee 88 according to a command from the controller 162. Then, both ends of the squeegee 88 are imaged by the first mark camera 80, and the imaged data is processed by the image processing device 166. As a result, the controller 162 acquires the position of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction. Data regarding the position of the convex portion 150 in the squeegee 88 is input to the controller 162, and the position of the convex portion 150 in the X-axis direction is calculated based on the data. Note that when the squeegee 88 is imaged, the mask frame 100, that is, the printing mask 86 is not held by the mask holding device 20.
  • the operator places the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached on the bottom 96 of the pair of brackets 90.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the pair of solenoids 104 and causes the plungers 106 of the pair of solenoids 104 to protrude.
  • the mask frame 100 is sandwiched and fixed between the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102.
  • a mask reference mark (not shown) written on the printing mask 86 is imaged by the first mark camera 80, and the imaging data is obtained. Is processed by the image processing device 166.
  • the controller 162 acquires information about the position of the printing mask 86, specifically, the position in the X-axis direction, the position in the Y-axis direction, and the angle around the Z-axis.
  • the controller 162 is input with data related to the position of the concave portion 114 in the printing mask 86, and the position of the concave portion 114 is calculated based on the data.
  • the controller 162 further calculates the amount of deviation between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 in the X-axis direction based on the position of the convex portion 150 in the X-axis direction and the position of the concave portion 114 in the X-axis direction. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the solenoid 104 and adjusts the protruding amount of the plunger 106 so that the calculated deviation amount becomes zero. Thereby, the convex part 150 and the concave part 114 can be matched in the X-axis direction.
  • the operation of the solenoid 104 is further controlled to operate the squeegee 88 in parallel with the edge of the recess 114.
  • the angle around the Z-axis acquired when the printing mask 86 is imaged is an angle formed by the extending direction of the edge contacting the bracket 90 of the printing mask 86 and the Y-axis direction.
  • the operation direction is the Y-axis direction. That is, the angle around the Z axis is an angle formed by the direction in which the edge of the recess 114 extends and the direction in which the squeegee 88 operates. Therefore, the controller 162 controls the operation of the solenoid 104 and adjusts the protruding amount of the plunger 106 so that the angle around the Z axis is 0 ° with respect to the operation direction of the squeegee 88.
  • the direction in which the edge of the concave portion 114 extends coincides with the operation direction of the squeegee 88, and it is possible to suppress the deviation in the X-axis direction between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 accompanying the operation of the squeegee 88.
  • the solenoid 104 controls the operation of the solenoid 104, the relative position between the printing mask 86 and the squeegee 88 is adjusted, and the alignment between the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is adjusted. Done.
  • alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed according to a command from the controller 162. Specifically, in order to acquire the position of the cavity substrate 116 held by the substrate holding device 60, a substrate reference mark (not shown) marked on the cavity substrate 116 is imaged by the second mark camera 82, and the imaged data is imaged. Processing is performed by the processing device 166. As a result, the controller 162 acquires information on the position of the cavity substrate 116, and based on the position information of the cavity substrate 116 and the position information of the printing mask 86, the relative relationship between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 is obtained. Calculate the amount of misalignment.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 so that the amount of deviation between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero, and adjusts the position of the bracket 90 that holds the printing mask 86. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
  • the squeegee device 22 is fixed to the bracket 90, and the squeegee device 22 also moves as the bracket 90 moves. For this reason, even if the position of the bracket 90 is adjusted by the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the relative positions of the printing mask 86 and the squeegee 88 do not change. That is, the alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed in a state where the relative position between the printing mask 86 and the squeegee 88 is maintained.
  • the operation of the moving device 16 is controlled, and the imaging device 18 is retracted from between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116. Then, the operation of the lifting device 62 is controlled, and the cavity substrate 116 is moved upward. Thus, the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 are stacked in a state where the concave portion 118 of the cavity substrate 116 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 coincide with each other.
  • the operation of the electromagnetic motor 142 is controlled, the squeegee 88 is moved in the Y-axis direction, and cream solder is applied onto the printing mask 86 by the squeegee 88.
  • cream solder is filled in all the through holes 112 of the printing mask 86, and the cream solder filled in the through holes 112 adheres to the recesses 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116.
  • the operation of the lifting device 62 is controlled, and the cavity substrate 116 is moved downward, whereby the printing mask 86 is removed from the cavity substrate 116.
  • cream solder is printed on the recess 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116, and the cream solder printing operation is completed.
  • the alignment between the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is preferably performed, and the alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is preferably performed. Has been done. As a result, it is possible to perform cream solder printing on the concave portion 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116 at the same time and appropriately perform the batch printing operation.
  • the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is adjusted by adjusting the position of the printing mask 86 by the mask adjusting mechanism 94, that is, the pair of solenoids 104.
  • the alignment of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 may be performed by adjusting the position of the squeegee 88.
  • the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction and the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction are acquired, and the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 are acquired. Is calculated in the X-axis direction.
  • the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the electromagnetic motor 146 and adjusts the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction so that the calculated deviation amount becomes zero.
  • the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 are aligned in the X-axis direction. Further, the operation of the electromagnetic motor 148 is controlled to move the squeegee 88 downward. Thus, even when the protrusion amount of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the depth of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 are different, the convex portion 150 is brought into contact with the bottom surface of the concave portion 114 and the flat tip portion 154 is flattened. It becomes possible to make the part 120 contact.
  • the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is controlled in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
  • the positions of the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned in the vertical direction, and the cream solder can be collectively printed on the recess 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116. It is possible to appropriately perform the batch printing operation.
  • the adjustment of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is performed by the operation of the mask adjusting mechanism 94, but it can also be performed manually by the operator. . Since the solder printer capable of manually adjusting the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 has the same configuration as the solder printer 10 except for the mask holding device 170, Only the mask holding device 170 is shown in FIG. 9, and the mask holding device 170 will be described.
  • the mask holding device 170 has the same configuration as that of the mask holding device 20 except for the mask adjustment mechanism 172, the same reference numerals are used for the components having the same functions as those of the mask holding device 20, and the description thereof is omitted. Or simply.
  • the mask adjustment mechanism 172 has a pair of adjustment screws 174.
  • the adjustment screw 174 is disposed in the standing portion 98 of the bracket 90, and the tip portion projects above the bottom portion 96. Then, the operator can adjust the protrusion amount by rotating the adjustment screw 174 around the axis. Thereby, the relative position of the printing mask 86 with respect to the mask holding device 170, that is, the relative position of the printing mask 86 with respect to the squeegee 88 is adjusted.
  • a pair of guide lines 176 used when adjusting the position of the printing mask 86 is written on the upper surface of the printing mask 86 held by the mask holding device 170.
  • the length between the pair of guide lines 176 is the same as the length of the squeegee 88, that is, the dimension in the direction in which the squeegee 88 extends (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “squeegee axis direction”).
  • the operator adjusts the pair of adjustment screws 174, aligns one end of the squeegee 88 with one of the pair of guide lines 176, and aligns the other end of the squeegee 88 with the other of the pair of guide lines 176.
  • the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 can be aligned in the X-axis direction.
  • Each guide line 176 is written so as to extend in the operation direction of the squeegee 88 during cream solder printing, that is, in the Y-axis direction, and is parallel to the direction in which the edge of the recess 114 of the printing mask 86 extends. . Therefore, the operator adjusts the pair of adjusting screws 174 so that the squeegee axis direction and the guide line 176 intersect at right angles, so that the extending direction of the edge of the recess 114 and the operating direction of the squeegee 88 are preferably matched. It becomes possible to make it. As described above, in the mask holding device 170, the operator can manually and suitably adjust the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86.
  • ⁇ Modification 3> Moreover, in the said Example, although the squeegee apparatus 22 is being fixed to the mask holding
  • the device 20 may be separated. Therefore, a solder printer in which the squeegee device 22 and the mask holding device 20 are separated is adopted as the solder printer of the third modification. Since the solder printing machine of Modification 3 has substantially the same configuration as the solder printing machine 10 except that the squeegee device 22 and the mask holding device 20 are separated, the illustration and description of the configuration are omitted. The same reference numerals as those of the solder printer 10 are used. However, the substrate holding device 60 according to the modified example 3 can not only hold the circuit board but also adjust the position of the held circuit board in a controllable manner.
  • the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction is acquired as in the above embodiment. Further, the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment. Then, the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction is acquired, and the amount of deviation in the X-axis direction between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 is calculated.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the mask adjustment mechanism 94, that is, the pair of solenoids 104, and moves the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction so that the calculated displacement amount becomes zero. adjust. Thereby, it is possible to align the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 at an angle around the X-axis direction and the Z-axis.
  • the position of the cavity substrate 116 and the position of the printing mask 86 are acquired and the amount of deviation between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 is calculated as in the above embodiment.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and adjusts the position of the cavity substrate 116 so that the deviation amount between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
  • the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned, and the cavity substrate 116 is recessed. It is possible to perform cream solder printing on the 118 and the top surface 122 in a lump and appropriately perform the lump printing operation.
  • the above-described implementation is performed.
  • the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 may be controlled to align the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116.
  • the squeegee device 22 and the mask holding device 20 are separated from each other in the solder printing machine according to the third modification, only the printing mask 86 is moved by the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is moved. And the recess 114 of the printing mask 86 are displaced in the X-axis direction.
  • the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is controlled, and the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are moved in the same direction, the same amount, and the same angle, The printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned.
  • the controller 162 stores the operation amount and the operation direction of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 used when the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned. Then, after only the printing mask 86 is moved by the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is controlled, so that the operation direction is opposite to the stored operation direction. The printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are moved in the same amount and at the same angle as the stored operation amount. As a result, the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned.
  • the position adjustment of the squeegee 88 is performed. It is possible to adjust the position of the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114.
  • the operation amount and the operation direction of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 used when aligning the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are stored in the controller 162. Then, the operation amount in the X-axis direction is extracted from the stored operation amount and operation direction.
  • the operation of the electromagnetic motor 146 is controlled so that the extracted operation amount in the X-axis direction becomes zero.
  • the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 coincide with each other in the X-axis direction, and the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned.
  • the mask adjustment mechanism 94 aligns the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86, but printing is also performed by a solder printer that does not include the mask adjustment mechanism 94.
  • the mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned. Therefore, a solder printer that does not include the mask adjustment mechanism 94 is employed as the solder printer of the fourth modification.
  • the solder printing machine of the modification 4 has substantially the same configuration as the solder printing machine of the modification 3 except that the mask adjustment mechanism 94 is not provided.
  • the same reference numerals as those of the printing press 10 are used.
  • the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction is acquired as in the above embodiment. Further, the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment. Then, the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction is acquired, and the amount of deviation in the X-axis direction between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 is calculated.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and adjusts the printing mask 86 around the X-axis direction and the Z-axis so that the calculated shift amount becomes zero. Thereby, it is possible to align the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 at an angle around the X-axis direction and the Z-axis.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and adjusts the position of the cavity substrate 116 so that the deviation amount between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
  • the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned, and the recess 118 and the top surface of the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned. It is possible to perform cream solder printing on 122 in a batch and appropriately perform the batch printing operation.
  • Modification 5 In Modification 3 or Modification 4, the position of the printing mask 86 is adjusted to align the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86. Even in a solder printer that cannot adjust the position of the mask 86 for printing, for example, a solder printer that does not include the bracket adjusting mechanism 92 and the mask adjusting mechanism 94, the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned. Is possible. Therefore, a solder printer that does not include the bracket adjusting mechanism 92 and the mask adjusting mechanism 94 is employed as the solder printer of the fifth modification.
  • the solder printing machine of Modification 5 has substantially the same configuration as the solder printing machine of Modification 3 except that the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and the mask adjustment mechanism 94 are not provided. Omitted and the same reference numerals as those of the solder printer 10 are used.
  • the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction and the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction are acquired and the convex portion is obtained.
  • the amount of deviation in the X-axis direction between 150 and the recess 114 is calculated.
  • the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the electromagnetic motor 146 and adjusts the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction so that the calculated deviation amount becomes zero. Thereby, it is possible to align the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 in the X-axis direction.
  • the position of the cavity substrate 116 and the position of the printing mask 86 are acquired and the amount of deviation between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 is calculated as in the above embodiment.
  • the controller 162 controls the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and adjusts the position of the cavity substrate 116 so that the deviation amount between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
  • the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned. It is possible to perform cream solder printing on the concave portion 118 and the top surface 122 in a lump and to appropriately perform the lump printing operation.
  • the solder printer 10 is an example of a viscous fluid printing apparatus.
  • the imaging device 18 is an example of an imaging device.
  • the substrate holding device 60 is an example of a substrate adjustment mechanism.
  • the printing mask 86 is an example of a mask, and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is an example of a concave portion.
  • the squeegee 88 is an example of a squeegee, and the convex portion 150 and the slit 152 of the squeegee 88 are an example of a convex portion and a slit.
  • the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the mask adjustment mechanism 94, and the mask adjustment mechanism 172 are examples of the adjustment mechanism, the first adjustment mechanism, and the second adjustment mechanism.
  • the electromagnetic motor 146 is an example of an adjustment mechanism and a third adjustment mechanism.
  • the electromagnetic motor 148 is an example of an adjustment mechanism and a fourth adjustment mechanism.
  • the control device 160 is an example of a control device.
  • the guideline 176 is an example of a guideline.
  • this invention is not limited to the said Example and modification, It is possible to implement in the various aspect which gave various change and improvement based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.
  • the cavity substrate 116 is employed as the circuit substrate to be worked.
  • a substrate having only a step instead of the cavity In this case, a stepped portion having a shape corresponding to the stepped portion of the substrate is formed on the printing mask, and a stepped portion having a shape corresponding to the stepped portion of the printing mask is formed on the squeegee.
  • bracket adjustment mechanism 92 the mask adjustment mechanism 94, the electromagnetic motor 146, and the like are controlled so that the step portion of the printing mask and the step portion of the squeegee are aligned in the X-axis direction.
  • a circuit board in which no recesses or steps are formed that is, a flat circuit board.
  • the flat circuit board employs a flat printing mask.
  • the relative positions of the flat printing mask and the squeegee are determined by the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the mask adjustment mechanism 94, the electromagnetic motor 146, and the like. May be adjusted. Specifically, for example, a printing operation is performed at a specific position on a flat circuit board with a squeegee having a relatively high hardness, and a printing operation is performed at a position different from the specific position with a squeegee having a relatively low hardness. Think about the case.
  • the relative position between the position of the mask corresponding to the specific position of the circuit board and the position of the relatively hard squeegee is adjusted. Then, the relative position between the position of the mask corresponding to a position different from the specific position and the position of the squeegee having a relatively low hardness is adjusted. Accordingly, it is possible to perform a printing operation with a plurality of squeegees having different hardnesses on one circuit board.
  • the present invention is also applicable to a case where a printing operation is performed on a flat circuit board using a general squeegee in which the entire squeegee has the same hardness and a flat printing mask. That is, when aligning a general squeegee with a flat mask, the operations of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the mask adjustment mechanism 94, the electromagnetic motor 146, and the like may be controlled. At this time, the positioning of the printing area 110 and the squeegee is automatically or manually performed, so that it is possible to reliably apply the solder cream to the printing area 110 and to prevent inadvertent printing mistakes. Become. Furthermore, since the relative positions of the squeegee and the mask are recognized, even if the operator installs the wrong length squeegee on the main body 130, it is possible to notice a mounting mistake.
  • the adjustment of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction is automatically performed by the operation of the electromagnetic motors 146, 148, but manually performed by an operator using an adjustment screw or the like. Is possible.

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Abstract

A viscous fluid printing device for printing a viscous fluid on a circuit board using a squeegee and a mask (86) is provided with a mask adjustment mechanism (94) with which the position of the mask can be adjusted. As a result, the relative positions of the squeegee and the mask can be adjusted and positional shifting between the squeegee and the mask can be appropriately resolved. Moreover, when a cavity substrate is the work object of the viscous fluid printing device, a depression (114) is formed in the mask, making it possible to appropriately align said depression with a protrusion formed on the leading edge of the squeegee using the mask adjustment mechanism. It is thereby possible to appropriately print the viscous fluid on the cavity substrate.

Description

粘性流体印刷装置Viscous fluid printing device
 本発明は、スキージとマスクとによって粘性流体を回路基板上に印刷する粘性流体印刷装置に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a viscous fluid printing apparatus for printing a viscous fluid on a circuit board using a squeegee and a mask.
 回路基板にクリームはんだ等の粘性流体が印刷される際には、スキージとマスクとによる粘性流体の印刷、つまり、マスク印刷が行われる。詳しくは、回路基板上にマスクが載置され、スキージによって、粘性流体がマスクに塗布される。マスクには、回路基板のパッド等のパターンに合わせてパターン孔が形成されており、そのパターン孔を介して、粘性流体が回路基板に印刷される。 When a viscous fluid such as cream solder is printed on a circuit board, the viscous fluid is printed by a squeegee and a mask, that is, mask printing is performed. Specifically, a mask is placed on a circuit board, and a viscous fluid is applied to the mask by a squeegee. A pattern hole is formed in the mask in accordance with a pattern such as a pad of the circuit board, and the viscous fluid is printed on the circuit board through the pattern hole.
 このように、スキージとマスクとによって粘性流体が回路基板上に印刷される際には、回路基板の複数の部分で適切な印刷条件が異なる場合がある。そのような場合には、下記特許文献に記載されているように、硬度,素材等の異なる複数のスキージがスキージホルダに取り付けられ、それら複数のスキージによって、回路基板の複数の部分に、一括して条件の異なる印刷が行われる。 As described above, when the viscous fluid is printed on the circuit board by the squeegee and the mask, appropriate printing conditions may be different in a plurality of portions of the circuit board. In such a case, as described in the following patent document, a plurality of squeegees having different hardnesses, materials, and the like are attached to the squeegee holder, and the plurality of squeegees collectively apply to a plurality of portions of the circuit board. Printing with different conditions.
特開平3-36032号公報JP-A-3-36032
 上記特許文献に記載の粘性流体印刷装置によれば、回路基板の複数の部分に、一括して条件の異なる印刷を行うことが可能となる。ただし、複数のスキージとマスクとの位置がズレていると、回路基板の複数の部分に、条件の異なる印刷を適切に行えない虞がある。また、キャビティ基板、つまり、凹部が形成された基板に対してマスク印刷が行われる際には、スキージとマスクとの位置がズレていると、キャビティ基板の凹部に適切に粘性流体を印刷できない虞がある。詳しくは、キャビティ基板に対応したマスクには、回路基板の凹部に応じた形状の凹部が形成されている。そのマスクに対応するスキージには、マスクの凹部に応じた形状の凸部が形成されている。そして、スキージの凸部がマスクの凹部に入り込むようにスキージを動かすことで、キャビティ基板の凹部および凹部以外のトップ面に粘性流体が印刷される。この際、スキージの凸部とマスクの凹部との位置がズレていると、キャビティ基板の凹部に適切に粘性流体を印刷できない虞がある。本発明は、そのような実情に鑑みてなされたものであり、スキージとマスクとの位置ズレを適切に解消することが可能な粘性流体印刷装置の提供を課題とする。 According to the viscous fluid printing apparatus described in the above patent document, it is possible to perform printing under different conditions collectively on a plurality of portions of the circuit board. However, if the positions of the plurality of squeegees and the masks are misaligned, there is a possibility that printing under different conditions cannot be appropriately performed on the plurality of portions of the circuit board. In addition, when mask printing is performed on a cavity substrate, that is, a substrate on which a recess is formed, if the positions of the squeegee and the mask are misaligned, the viscous fluid may not be printed appropriately on the recess of the cavity substrate. There is. Specifically, the mask corresponding to the cavity substrate has a recess having a shape corresponding to the recess of the circuit board. The squeegee corresponding to the mask has a convex portion having a shape corresponding to the concave portion of the mask. Then, by moving the squeegee so that the convex portion of the squeegee enters the concave portion of the mask, the viscous fluid is printed on the top surface other than the concave portion and the concave portion of the cavity substrate. At this time, if the positions of the convex portion of the squeegee and the concave portion of the mask are shifted, there is a possibility that the viscous fluid cannot be properly printed in the concave portion of the cavity substrate. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a viscous fluid printing apparatus capable of appropriately eliminating the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask.
 上記課題を解決するために、本願の請求項1に記載の粘性流体印刷装置は、スキージとマスクとによって粘性流体を回路基板上に印刷する粘性流体印刷装置であって、当該粘性流体印刷装置が、前記スキージと前記マスクとの相対的な位置を調整する調整機構を備えることを特徴とする。 In order to solve the above problem, a viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 1 of the present application is a viscous fluid printing apparatus that prints a viscous fluid on a circuit board by using a squeegee and a mask, and the viscous fluid printing apparatus includes: And an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a relative position between the squeegee and the mask.
 また、請求項2に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、請求項1に記載の粘性流体印刷装置において、前記マスクが、凹部を有し、前記スキージが、前記凹部に応じた形状の凸部を有し、前記調整機構が、前記スキージの前記凸部と前記マスクの前記凹部との相対的な位置を調整することを特徴とする。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 2, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 1, the mask has a concave portion, and the squeegee has a convex portion having a shape corresponding to the concave portion. The adjusting mechanism adjusts a relative position between the convex portion of the squeegee and the concave portion of the mask.
 また、請求項3に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、請求項2に記載の粘性流体印刷装置において、前記スキージが、前記凸部の両側部から上方に延びるように形成された1対のスリットを有し、可撓性を有する素材により形成されたことを特徴とする。 In the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 3, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 2, the squeegee includes a pair of slits formed so as to extend upward from both side portions of the convex portion. And is formed of a flexible material.
 また、請求項4に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、請求項1ないし請求項3のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置において、前記調整機構が、前記スキージと前記マスクとの一方の位置を、粘性流体印刷時における前記スキージの動作方向に交わる方向に調整する第1調整機構と、前記スキージとマスクとの一方の位置を、上下方向に延びる軸線回りに調整する第2調整機構とを有することを特徴とする。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 4, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the adjustment mechanism has one position of the squeegee and the mask. A first adjusting mechanism that adjusts the direction of the squeegee in the viscous fluid printing direction, and a second adjusting mechanism that adjusts one position of the squeegee and the mask about an axis extending in the vertical direction. It is characterized by having.
 また、請求項5に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、請求項4に記載の粘性流体印刷装置において、前記マスクが、粘性流体印刷時における前記スキージの動作方向に延びるように記されたガイドラインを有することを特徴とする。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 5, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 4, the mask has a guideline written so as to extend in an operation direction of the squeegee during viscous fluid printing. It is characterized by that.
 また、請求項6に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、請求項1ないし請求項3のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置において、前記調整機構が、前記スキージの位置を粘性流体印刷時における前記スキージの動作方向に交わる方向に調整する第3調整機構と、前記スキージの位置を上下方向に調整する第4調整機構とを有することを特徴とする。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 6, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the adjustment mechanism sets the position of the squeegee at the time of viscous fluid printing. It has a 3rd adjustment mechanism which adjusts in the direction which cross | intersects the operation | movement direction of the said squeegee, and a 4th adjustment mechanism which adjusts the position of the said squeegee in the up-down direction.
 また、請求項7に記載の粘性流体印刷装置は、請求項1ないし請求項6のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置において、前記調整機構の作動を制御する制御装置と、前記マスクと前記スキージとを撮像する撮像装置とを備え、前記制御装置が、前記撮像装置の撮像データに基づいて、前記調整機構の作動を制御することを特徴とする。 A viscous fluid printing apparatus according to a seventh aspect is the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the controller controls the operation of the adjustment mechanism, the mask, And an imaging device that images the squeegee, wherein the control device controls the operation of the adjustment mechanism based on imaging data of the imaging device.
 また、請求項8に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、請求項1ないし請求項5のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置において、前記調整機構が、前記マスクの位置を調整するものであり、当該粘性流体印刷装置が、前記回路基板の位置を調整する基板調整機構と、その基板調整機構と前記調整機構との作動を制御する制御装置とを備え、前記制御装置が、前記基板調整機構と前記調整機構との少なくとも一方によって、前記マスクと前記回路基板とを位置合わせした後に、前記基板調整機構と前記調整機構とによって、前記スキージの位置に応じて前記マスクと前記回路基板とを同じ方向かつ、同じ量移動させることを特徴とする。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 8, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the adjustment mechanism adjusts a position of the mask. The viscous fluid printing apparatus includes a substrate adjustment mechanism that adjusts the position of the circuit board, and a control device that controls the operation of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, and the control device includes the substrate adjustment mechanism. After the mask and the circuit board are aligned by at least one of the adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, the mask and the circuit board are the same according to the position of the squeegee by the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism. It is characterized by moving in the same direction and in the same amount.
 請求項1に記載の粘性流体印刷装置は、スキージとマスクとの相対的な位置を調整する調整機構を備えている。これにより、スキージとマスクとの位置ズレを適切に解消することが可能となり、回路基板に対して適切に粘性流体を印刷することが可能となる。 The viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 1 includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a relative position between the squeegee and the mask. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately eliminate the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask, and it is possible to appropriately print the viscous fluid on the circuit board.
 また、請求項2に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、調整機構によって、スキージの凸部とマスクの凹部との相対的な位置が調整される。これにより、スキージの凸部とマスクの凹部とを好適に位置合わせすることが可能となり、キャビティ基板の凹部に適切に粘性流体を印刷することが可能となる。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 2, the relative position between the convex part of the squeegee and the concave part of the mask is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism. Thereby, the convex part of the squeegee and the concave part of the mask can be suitably aligned, and the viscous fluid can be appropriately printed on the concave part of the cavity substrate.
 また、請求項3に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、スキージが、可撓性を有する素材により成形されており、スキージには、凸部の両側部から上方に延びるように1対のスリットが形成されている。このスリットにより、スキージの凸部、若しくは、凸部以外の部分が撓み易くなり、スキージの先端部がマスクに接触し易くなる。これにより、キャビティ基板の凹部および、凹部以外のトップ面に適切に粘性流体を印刷することが可能となる。 In the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 3, the squeegee is formed of a flexible material, and the squeegee is formed with a pair of slits so as to extend upward from both sides of the convex portion. Has been. This slit makes it easy for the convex part of the squeegee or the part other than the convex part to bend, and the tip of the squeegee easily comes into contact with the mask. Thereby, it becomes possible to appropriately print the viscous fluid on the concave portion of the cavity substrate and the top surface other than the concave portion.
 また、請求項4に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、調整機構によって、スキージとマスクとの一方の位置が、粘性流体印刷時におけるスキージの動作方向に交わる方向に調整される。これにより、スキージとマスクとを任意の位置に相対移動させることが可能となり、スキージとマスクとの位置ズレを適切に解消することが可能となる。また、調整機構によって、スキージとマスクとの一方の位置が、上下方向に延びる軸線回りに調整される。これにより、例えば、キャビティ基板に対するマスク印刷時において、スキージをマスクの凹部の縁に沿って移動させることが可能となり、キャビティ基板の凹部への印刷を適切に行うことが可能となる。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 4, the position of one of the squeegee and the mask is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism in a direction that intersects the operation direction of the squeegee during viscous fluid printing. Accordingly, the squeegee and the mask can be relatively moved to arbitrary positions, and the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask can be appropriately eliminated. Further, the position of one of the squeegee and the mask is adjusted around the axis extending in the vertical direction by the adjusting mechanism. Accordingly, for example, when mask printing is performed on the cavity substrate, the squeegee can be moved along the edge of the concave portion of the mask, and printing on the concave portion of the cavity substrate can be appropriately performed.
 また、請求項5に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、マスクに、粘性流体印刷時におけるスキージの動作方向に延びるようにガイドラインが記されている。これにより、例えば、作業者が、そのガイドラインを基準として、スキージとマスクとの一方の位置を上下方向に延びる軸線回りに調整することが可能となる。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 5, the guideline is written on the mask so as to extend in the operation direction of the squeegee at the time of viscous fluid printing. Thereby, for example, the operator can adjust the position of one of the squeegee and the mask around an axis extending in the vertical direction with reference to the guideline.
 また、請求項6に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、調整機構によって、スキージの位置が、粘性流体印刷時におけるスキージの動作方向に交わる方向に調整される。これにより、スキージを任意の位置に移動させることが可能となり、スキージとマスクとの位置ズレを適切に解消することが可能となる。また、調整機構によって、スキージの位置が、上下方向に調整される。これにより、スキージの先端部をマスクに押し付けることが可能となり、マスク印刷を適切に行うことが可能となる。 Further, in the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 6, the position of the squeegee is adjusted by the adjustment mechanism in a direction intersecting with the operation direction of the squeegee during the viscous fluid printing. As a result, the squeegee can be moved to an arbitrary position, and the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask can be appropriately eliminated. Further, the position of the squeegee is adjusted in the vertical direction by the adjusting mechanism. Thereby, it becomes possible to press the front-end | tip part of a squeegee against a mask, and it becomes possible to perform mask printing appropriately.
 また、請求項7に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、撮像装置によってマスクとスキージとを撮像し、その撮像データに基づいて調整機構の作動が制御される。これにより、スキージとマスクとの位置ズレを自動で解消することが可能となる。 In the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to the seventh aspect, the mask and the squeegee are imaged by the imaging device, and the operation of the adjusting mechanism is controlled based on the imaging data. Thereby, it is possible to automatically eliminate the positional deviation between the squeegee and the mask.
 また、請求項8に記載の粘性流体印刷装置では、調整機構が、マスクの位置を調整するものであり、回路基板の位置を調整する基板調整機構と調整機構との作動が、制御装置によって制御される。そして、その制御装置は、基板調整機構と調整機構との少なくとも一方によって、マスクと回路基板とを位置合わせした後に、基板調整機構と調整機構とによって、スキージの位置に応じてマスクと回路基板とを同じ方向かつ、同じ量移動させる。スキージとマスクとの位置合わせが行われた後に、マスクと回路基板との位置合わせが行われ、スキージとマスクとの位置がズレる場合がある。このような場合に、スキージの位置に応じてマスクと回路基板とを同じ方向かつ、同じ量移動させることで、スキージとマスクと回路基板とを上下方向において位置合わせすることが可能となる。 In the viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 8, the adjustment mechanism adjusts the position of the mask, and the operation of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the circuit board is controlled by the control device. Is done. Then, the control device aligns the mask and the circuit board by at least one of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, and then adjusts the mask and circuit board according to the position of the squeegee by the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism. Are moved in the same direction and by the same amount. After the alignment between the squeegee and the mask, the alignment between the mask and the circuit board is performed, and the position between the squeegee and the mask may be shifted. In such a case, the squeegee, the mask, and the circuit board can be aligned in the vertical direction by moving the mask and the circuit board in the same direction and by the same amount according to the position of the squeegee.
本発明の実施例である半田印刷機を構成する主体フレームを示す側面図である。It is a side view which shows the main body frame which comprises the solder printer which is an Example of this invention. 図1に示す主体フレームに設けられる搬送装置を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the conveying apparatus provided in the main body frame shown in FIG. 図1に示す主体フレームに設けられる移動装置および撮像装置を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the moving apparatus and imaging device which are provided in the main body frame shown in FIG. 図1に示す主体フレームに設けられるマスク保持装置を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the mask holding | maintenance apparatus provided in the main body frame shown in FIG. 図1に示す主体フレームに設けられるスキージ装置を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the squeegee apparatus provided in the main body frame shown in FIG. キャビティ基板の凹部に粘性流体が印刷されている状態のスキージおよびキャビティ基板を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the squeegee and the cavity board | substrate of the state in which the viscous fluid is printed on the recessed part of a cavity board | substrate. キャビティ基板のトップ面に粘性流体が印刷されている状態のスキージおよびキャビティ基板を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the squeegee and the cavity board | substrate of the state in which the viscous fluid is printed on the top surface of a cavity board | substrate. 半田印刷機の備える制御装置を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus with which a solder printer is provided. 変形例の半田印刷機の備えるマスク保持装置を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the mask holding | maintenance apparatus with which the solder printer of a modification is provided.
 以下、本発明を実施するための形態として、本発明の実施例および変形例を、図を参照しつつ詳しく説明する。 Hereinafter, examples and modifications of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as modes for carrying out the present invention.
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 図1ないし図5に、本発明の実施例の半田印刷機10を構成する装置等を示す。詳しくは、半田印刷機10は、主体フレーム12,搬送装置14,撮像装置移動装置(以下、「移動装置」と略す場合がある)16,撮像装置18,マスク保持装置20,スキージ装置22から構成されている。図1は、主体フレーム12を側方からの視点において示した図である。図2は、主体フレーム12に配設された搬送装置14を上方からの視点において示した図である。図3は、移動装置16と撮像装置18とを示す斜視図である。図4は、主体フレーム12に配設されたマスク保持装置20を上方からの視点において示した図である。図5は、スキージ装置22を上方からの視点において示した図である。
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1 to 5 show an apparatus constituting a solder printer 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the solder printing machine 10 includes a main frame 12, a conveyance device 14, an imaging device moving device (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “moving device”) 16, an imaging device 18, a mask holding device 20, and a squeegee device 22. Has been. FIG. 1 is a view showing the main frame 12 from a side view. FIG. 2 is a view showing the transfer device 14 disposed on the main frame 12 from a viewpoint from above. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the moving device 16 and the imaging device 18. FIG. 4 is a view showing the mask holding device 20 disposed on the main frame 12 from a viewpoint from above. FIG. 5 is a view showing the squeegee device 22 from a viewpoint from above.
 主体フレーム12は、図1に示すように、第1枠部30,第2枠部32,第3枠部34,第4枠部36を有しており、4つの枠部30,32,34,36は、離間した状態で積層されている。詳しくは、第1枠部30は、最も下方に配設されている。第2枠部32は、第1枠部30の4隅に立設された4本の第1柱(図では2本のみ図示されている。)38の上に配設されている。第3枠部34は、第2枠部32の4隅に立設された4本の第2柱(図では2本のみ図示されている)40の上に配設されている。第4枠部36は、第3枠部34の4隅に立設された4本の第3柱(図では2本のみ図示されている)42の上に配設されている。 As shown in FIG. 1, the main frame 12 has a first frame portion 30, a second frame portion 32, a third frame portion 34, and a fourth frame portion 36, and four frame portions 30, 32, 34. , 36 are stacked in a separated state. Specifically, the first frame portion 30 is disposed at the lowest position. The second frame portion 32 is disposed on four first pillars 38 (only two are shown in the drawing) erected at the four corners of the first frame portion 30. The third frame portion 34 is disposed on four second pillars 40 (only two are shown in the figure) erected at the four corners of the second frame portion 32. The fourth frame portion 36 is disposed on four third pillars 42 (only two are shown in the drawing) erected at the four corners of the third frame portion 34.
 また、第2枠部32は、図2に示すように、1対の桁44と1対の梁46とから構成されており、概して枠形状とされている。第1枠部30,第3枠部34,第4枠部36も、第2枠部32と同様に、1対の桁(図1では1本のみ図示されている)48,50,52と1対の梁(図示省略)とから構成されており、概して枠形状とされている。なお、以下の説明において、梁46の延びる方向をX軸方向と称し、桁44,48,50,52の延びる方向をY軸方向と称する。さらに、X軸方向およびY軸方向に直角な方向、つまり、上下方向をZ軸方向と称する。 Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the second frame portion 32 is composed of a pair of girders 44 and a pair of beams 46, and is generally frame-shaped. Similarly to the second frame portion 32, the first frame portion 30, the third frame portion 34, and the fourth frame portion 36 are also a pair of digits (only one is shown in FIG. 1) 48, 50, 52, It is composed of a pair of beams (not shown) and is generally frame-shaped. In the following description, the extending direction of the beam 46 is referred to as the X-axis direction, and the extending direction of the girders 44, 48, 50, and 52 is referred to as the Y-axis direction. Furthermore, the direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, that is, the vertical direction is referred to as the Z-axis direction.
 搬送装置14は、図2に示すように、第2枠部32上に配設されており、2つのコンベア装置54,56を備えている。それら2つのコンベア装置54,56は、互いに平行、かつ、X軸方向に延びるように配設されており、両端部において1対の桁44によって支持されている。各コンベア装置54,56は、電磁モータ(図8参照)58の駆動により回路基板をX軸方向に搬送する。また、コンベア装置56の下方には、基板保持装置60が配設されており、所定の位置において、回路基板が、基板保持装置60によって固定的に保持される。さらに、基板保持装置60の下方には、基板保持装置60を昇降させる昇降装置(図8参照)62が配設されている。これにより、基板保持装置60によって保持された回路基板を昇降させることが可能となる。 As shown in FIG. 2, the transport device 14 is disposed on the second frame portion 32 and includes two conveyor devices 54 and 56. The two conveyor devices 54 and 56 are arranged so as to be parallel to each other and extend in the X-axis direction, and are supported by a pair of girders 44 at both ends. Each of the conveyor devices 54 and 56 conveys the circuit board in the X-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 58. A substrate holding device 60 is disposed below the conveyor device 56, and the circuit board is fixedly held by the substrate holding device 60 at a predetermined position. Further, an elevating device (see FIG. 8) 62 for elevating the substrate holding device 60 is disposed below the substrate holding device 60. As a result, the circuit board held by the board holding device 60 can be raised and lowered.
 移動装置16は、図3に示すように、1対のガイドレール70とY軸スライダ72とX軸スライダ74とを有している。1対のガイドレール70は、第3枠部34の1対の桁50の上にY軸方向に延びるように配設されている。Y軸スライダ72は、1対のガイドレール70に上架されており、Y軸方向にスライド可能とされている。そして、Y軸スライダ72は、電磁モータ(図8参照)76の駆動により、Y軸方向の任意の位置に移動する。また、Y軸スライダ72は、X軸スライダ74を保持しており、X軸スライダ74は、X軸方向にスライド可能とされている。そして、X軸スライダ74は、電磁モータ(図8参照)78の駆動により、X軸方向の任意の位置に移動する。そのX軸スライダ74には、撮像装置18が取り付けられている。このような構造により、移動装置16は、撮像装置18を任意の位置に移動させる。 The moving device 16 has a pair of guide rails 70, a Y-axis slider 72, and an X-axis slider 74, as shown in FIG. The pair of guide rails 70 are disposed on the pair of girders 50 of the third frame portion 34 so as to extend in the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis slider 72 is placed on a pair of guide rails 70 and is slidable in the Y-axis direction. Then, the Y-axis slider 72 is moved to an arbitrary position in the Y-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 76. The Y-axis slider 72 holds an X-axis slider 74, and the X-axis slider 74 is slidable in the X-axis direction. The X-axis slider 74 is moved to an arbitrary position in the X-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 78. The imaging device 18 is attached to the X-axis slider 74. With such a structure, the moving device 16 moves the imaging device 18 to an arbitrary position.
 撮像装置18は、第1マークカメラ80と第2マークカメラ(図8参照)82とを有している。第1マークカメラ80は、上方を向いた状態で配設されており、マスク保持装置20に保持された印刷用マスク(図4参照)86およびスキージ装置22のスキージ(図6参照)88を撮像する。一方、第2マークカメラ82は、下方を向いた状態で配設されており、基板保持装置60に保持された回路基板を撮像する。 The imaging device 18 includes a first mark camera 80 and a second mark camera (see FIG. 8) 82. The first mark camera 80 is arranged facing upward, and images the printing mask (see FIG. 4) 86 held by the mask holding device 20 and the squeegee (see FIG. 6) 88 of the squeegee device 22. To do. On the other hand, the second mark camera 82 is arranged facing downward, and images the circuit board held by the board holding device 60.
 マスク保持装置20は、印刷用マスク86を保持するための装置であり、図4に示すように、1対のブラケット90とブラケット調整機構(図8参照)92とマスク調整機構94とを有している。ブラケット90は、それの断面が概してL字型の長手部材とされており、底部96と立設部98とによって構成されている。1対のブラケット90は、底部96を対向させた状態で、第4枠部36の1対の桁52の上に配設されている。なお、各ブラケット90は、ブラケット調整機構92を介して、桁52の上に配設されている。ブラケット調整機構92は、特開2011-230353号公報に詳しく記載されているため、詳しい説明は省略するが、1対のブラケット90の位置を調整するものである。 The mask holding device 20 is a device for holding the printing mask 86, and has a pair of brackets 90, a bracket adjustment mechanism (see FIG. 8) 92, and a mask adjustment mechanism 94 as shown in FIG. ing. The bracket 90 is a longitudinal member having a generally L-shaped cross section, and includes a bottom portion 96 and a standing portion 98. The pair of brackets 90 are disposed on the pair of girders 52 of the fourth frame portion 36 with the bottom 96 facing each other. Each bracket 90 is disposed on the beam 52 via a bracket adjustment mechanism 92. Since the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is described in detail in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-230353, detailed description is omitted, but the position of the pair of brackets 90 is adjusted.
 また、印刷用マスク86は、マスク枠100によって保持されており、そのマスク枠100が1対のブラケット90によって保持されることで、印刷用マスク86が保持される。詳しくは、マスク枠100の両側部が、1対のブラケット90の底部96の上に載置される。1対のブラケット90の一方の立設部98の側面には、可撓性を有する素材により形成された撓み部材102が貼着されている。一方、1対のブラケット90の他方には、マスク調整機構94が設けられている。マスク調整機構94は、1対のソレノイド104を有しており、それら1対のソレノイド104は、プランジャ106の先端部を底部96の上方に突出させた状態で立設部98内に配設されている。各ソレノイド104は、プランジャ106の突出量を調整可能とされている。このような構造により、マスク枠100の両側部を、1対のブラケット90の底部96上に載置し、各ソレノイド104のプランジャ106を突出させることで、マスク枠100が、プランジャ106と撓み部材102とによって挟持される。これにより、印刷用マスク86が、マスク枠100とともに、1対のブラケット90によって固定的に保持される。 Further, the printing mask 86 is held by the mask frame 100, and the printing mask 86 is held by holding the mask frame 100 by the pair of brackets 90. Specifically, both side portions of the mask frame 100 are placed on the bottom portions 96 of the pair of brackets 90. A bending member 102 made of a flexible material is attached to the side surface of one standing portion 98 of the pair of brackets 90. On the other hand, a mask adjustment mechanism 94 is provided on the other of the pair of brackets 90. The mask adjustment mechanism 94 has a pair of solenoids 104, and the pair of solenoids 104 is disposed in the standing portion 98 with the tip end portion of the plunger 106 protruding above the bottom portion 96. ing. Each solenoid 104 can adjust the protruding amount of the plunger 106. With such a structure, both sides of the mask frame 100 are placed on the bottoms 96 of the pair of brackets 90, and the plungers 106 of the solenoids 104 are protruded so that the mask frame 100 and the flexible members 102. Thereby, the printing mask 86 is fixedly held by the pair of brackets 90 together with the mask frame 100.
 また、マスク保持装置20では、プランジャ106の突出量を調整することで、マスク枠100の位置、つまり、印刷用マスク86の位置を調整することが可能となっている。具体的には、例えば、1対のソレノイド104のプランジャ106の突出量を同じ量、増加させることで、印刷用マスク86は、図での右方向に移動する。一方、1対のソレノイド104のプランジャ106の突出量を同じ量、減少させることで、印刷用マスク86は、図での左方向に移動する。このように、プランジャ106の突出量を調整することで、印刷用マスク86の位置をX軸方向に調整することが可能となっている。また、例えば、1対のソレノイド104の一方のプランジャ106の突出量を増加させ、他方のプランジャ106の突出量を減少させることで、印刷用マスク86は、上下方向に延びる軸線回りに回転する。これにより、印刷用マスク86の位置をZ軸回りに調整することが可能となっている。 In the mask holding device 20, the position of the mask frame 100, that is, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted by adjusting the protruding amount of the plunger 106. Specifically, for example, by increasing the protrusion amount of the plunger 106 of the pair of solenoids 104 by the same amount, the printing mask 86 moves in the right direction in the figure. On the other hand, by reducing the protruding amount of the plunger 106 of the pair of solenoids 104 by the same amount, the printing mask 86 moves to the left in the drawing. As described above, by adjusting the protrusion amount of the plunger 106, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted in the X-axis direction. Further, for example, by increasing the protruding amount of one plunger 106 of the pair of solenoids 104 and decreasing the protruding amount of the other plunger 106, the printing mask 86 rotates around an axis extending in the vertical direction. Thereby, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted around the Z axis.
 また、ブラケット調整機構92は、上述したように、1対のブラケット90の位置を調整することが可能である。このため、1対のブラケット90によって保持された印刷用マスク86の位置が、ブラケット調整機構92によって調整される。このように、マスク保持装置20では、ブラケット調整機構92とマスク調整機構94とのいずれの機構によっても、印刷用マスク86の位置を調整することが可能となっている。ただし、ブラケット調整機構92は、印刷用マスク86をブラケット90と一体的に調整するが、マスク調整機構94は、ブラケット90に対する印刷用マスク86の相対的な位置を調整する。 Also, the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 can adjust the position of the pair of brackets 90 as described above. For this reason, the position of the printing mask 86 held by the pair of brackets 90 is adjusted by the bracket adjustment mechanism 92. Thus, in the mask holding device 20, the position of the printing mask 86 can be adjusted by any of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and the mask adjustment mechanism 94. However, the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 adjusts the printing mask 86 integrally with the bracket 90, but the mask adjustment mechanism 94 adjusts the relative position of the printing mask 86 with respect to the bracket 90.
 なお、印刷用マスク86では、それの中央部が、半田印刷の施される印刷領域110となっており、その印刷領域110内に複数の貫通穴112が形成されている。また、印刷用マスク86は、キャビティ基板への半田印刷時に用いられるものであり、印刷用マスク86の上面には凹部114が形成されている。この凹部114は、図6に示すように、印刷用マスク86の下面において下方に突出する形状とされており、キャビティ基板116の凹部118に嵌合される。これにより、印刷用マスク86の凹部114が、キャビティ基板116の凹部118に密着し、印刷用マスク86の凹部114以外の部分である平板部120は、キャビティ基板116のトップ面122に密着する。 In the printing mask 86, the central portion thereof is a printing area 110 on which solder printing is performed, and a plurality of through holes 112 are formed in the printing area 110. The printing mask 86 is used when solder printing is performed on the cavity substrate, and a concave portion 114 is formed on the upper surface of the printing mask 86. As shown in FIG. 6, the recess 114 has a shape protruding downward on the lower surface of the printing mask 86 and is fitted into the recess 118 of the cavity substrate 116. As a result, the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is in close contact with the concave portion 118 of the cavity substrate 116, and the flat plate portion 120 other than the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is in close contact with the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116.
 また、マスク保持装置20の上面には、図4に示すように、スキージ装置22が固定されている。スキージ装置22は、図5に示すように、本体部130とスキージ移動装置132とスキージ88とを有している。本体部130は、概してU字型の平板状の部材であり、2本のアーム部134と連結部136とに区分けされる。本体部130は、2本のアーム部134においてマスク保持装置20の1対のブラケット90の上面に固定されている。 Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a squeegee device 22 is fixed on the upper surface of the mask holding device 20. As shown in FIG. 5, the squeegee device 22 includes a main body 130, a squeegee moving device 132, and a squeegee 88. The main body 130 is generally a U-shaped flat plate member, and is divided into two arm portions 134 and a connecting portion 136. The main body portion 130 is fixed to the upper surfaces of the pair of brackets 90 of the mask holding device 20 with two arm portions 134.
 スキージ移動装置132は、1対のガイドレール138とスライド部140と電磁モータ(図8参照)142とを有している。1対のガイドレール138は、2本のアーム部134の上面にY軸方向に延びるように配設されており、スライド部140が、それら1対のガイドレール138によって、Y軸方向にスライド可能に支持されている。そして、スライド部140が、電磁モータ142の駆動により、Y軸方向にスライドする。 The squeegee moving device 132 has a pair of guide rails 138, a slide part 140, and an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 142. The pair of guide rails 138 are disposed on the upper surfaces of the two arm portions 134 so as to extend in the Y axis direction, and the slide portion 140 can be slid in the Y axis direction by the pair of guide rails 138. It is supported by. Then, the slide unit 140 slides in the Y-axis direction by driving the electromagnetic motor 142.
 スキージ88は、それの先端部が下方に延び出す状態でスライド部140の下面において保持されている。そのスキージ88は、X軸方向に移動可能に保持されており、電磁モータ(図8参照)146の駆動により、X軸方向の任意の位置に移動する。さらに、スキージ88は、上下方向に移動可能に保持されており、電磁モータ(図8参照)148の駆動により、Z軸方向の任意の位置に移動する。 The squeegee 88 is held on the lower surface of the slide portion 140 with its tip portion extending downward. The squeegee 88 is held so as to be movable in the X-axis direction, and is moved to an arbitrary position in the X-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 146. Further, the squeegee 88 is held so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and is moved to an arbitrary position in the Z-axis direction by driving an electromagnetic motor (see FIG. 8) 148.
 また、スキージ88は、可撓性を有する素材により成形されており、概して平板状とされている。スキージ88の下端部には、図6に示すように、下方に向かって突出する凸部150が形成されている。その凸部150の幅は、印刷用マスク86の凹部114のX軸方向における内寸より僅かに小さくされており、凸部150を凹部114内に挿入することが可能となっている。 Further, the squeegee 88 is formed of a flexible material and generally has a flat plate shape. At the lower end of the squeegee 88, as shown in FIG. The width of the convex portion 150 is slightly smaller than the inner dimension of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction, and the convex portion 150 can be inserted into the concave portion 114.
 さらに、スキージ88には、凸部150の両側部から上方に延びるように1対のスリット152も形成されており、凸部150の下方への突出量は、凹部114の深さと同程度とされている。これにより、凸部150が凹部114内に挿入された際には、凸部150の先端部が印刷用マスク86の凹部114の底面に接触し、スキージ88の凸部150以外の先端部(以下、「平坦先端部」という場合がある)154が印刷用マスク86の平板部120に接触する。 Further, the squeegee 88 is also formed with a pair of slits 152 so as to extend upward from both side portions of the convex portion 150, and the protruding amount of the convex portion 150 downward is approximately the same as the depth of the concave portion 114. ing. Thereby, when the convex portion 150 is inserted into the concave portion 114, the tip portion of the convex portion 150 comes into contact with the bottom surface of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86, and the tip portion other than the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 (hereinafter referred to as the convex portion 150). 154 may contact the flat plate portion 120 of the printing mask 86.
 詳しくは、凸部150の下方への突出量が、凹部114の深さより短い場合には、凸部150の凹部114内への挿入時に、平坦先端部154が平板部120に接触し、撓む。この際、1対のスリット152により、平坦先端部154が好適に撓むことで、凸部150の先端部は、凹部114の底面に適切に接触する。一方、凸部150の下方への突出量が、凹部114の深さより長い場合には、凸部150の凹部114内への挿入時に、凸部150が凹部114の底面に接触し、撓む。この際、1対のスリット152により、凸部150が好適に撓むことで、平坦先端部154が平板部120に適切に接触する。これにより、印刷用マスク86の凹部114と平板部120とに同時にスキージングを適切に行うことが可能となる。 Specifically, when the protruding amount of the convex portion 150 is shorter than the depth of the concave portion 114, the flat tip portion 154 contacts the flat plate portion 120 and bends when the convex portion 150 is inserted into the concave portion 114. . At this time, the flat front end portion 154 is suitably bent by the pair of slits 152, so that the front end portion of the convex portion 150 appropriately contacts the bottom surface of the concave portion 114. On the other hand, when the protruding amount of the convex portion 150 is longer than the depth of the concave portion 114, the convex portion 150 comes into contact with the bottom surface of the concave portion 114 and bends when the convex portion 150 is inserted into the concave portion 114. At this time, the flat tip portion 154 appropriately contacts the flat plate portion 120 because the convex portion 150 is suitably bent by the pair of slits 152. Thereby, it becomes possible to appropriately perform squeezing simultaneously on the concave portion 114 and the flat plate portion 120 of the printing mask 86.
 また、印刷用マスク86の凹部114の無い部分、つまり、印刷用マスク86の平板部120にのみスキージングが行われる際には、凸部150が撓むことで、凸部150および平坦先端部154が、平板部120に接触する。詳しくは、例えば、図7に示すように、スキージ88が凹部114に向かって移動している際には、平板部120にのみスキージングが行われる。この際、凸部150は、1対のスリット152によって大きく撓み、平板部120に適切に接触する。一方、平坦先端部154も、凸部150が大きく撓むことで、平板部120に適切に接触する。これにより、印刷用マスク86の凹部114の無い部分においても、適切なスキージングを行うことが可能となる。したがって、凸部150およびスリット152の形成されたスキージ88によれば、スキージ等の交換を行うことなく、平板部120全体および凹部114に対して、一括して適切なスキージングを行うことが可能となっている。 Further, when squeezing is performed only on the portion of the printing mask 86 that does not have the concave portion 114, that is, on the flat plate portion 120 of the printing mask 86, the convex portion 150 bends, thereby causing the convex portion 150 and the flat tip portion to be bent. 154 contacts the flat plate portion 120. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the squeegee 88 is moving toward the recess 114, squeezing is performed only on the flat plate portion 120. At this time, the convex portion 150 is greatly bent by the pair of slits 152 and appropriately contacts the flat plate portion 120. On the other hand, the flat front end portion 154 also appropriately contacts the flat plate portion 120 because the convex portion 150 is greatly bent. As a result, it is possible to perform appropriate squeezing even in the portion of the printing mask 86 where there is no recess 114. Therefore, according to the squeegee 88 in which the convex portion 150 and the slit 152 are formed, appropriate squeezing can be performed collectively on the entire flat plate portion 120 and the concave portion 114 without replacing the squeegee or the like. It has become.
 さらに、半田印刷機10は、図8に示すように、制御装置160を備えている。制御装置160は、コントローラ162と、複数の駆動回路164とを備えている。複数の駆動回路164は、上記電磁モータ58,76,78,142,146,148、基板保持装置60、昇降装置62、ブラケット調整機構92、ソレノイド104に接続されている。コントローラ162は、CPU,ROM,RAM等を備え、コンピュータを主体とするものであり、複数の駆動回路164に接続されている。これにより、搬送装置14、移動装置16等の作動が、コントローラ162によって制御される。また、コントローラ162は、画像処理装置166とも接続されている。画像処理装置166は、第1マークカメラ80,第2マークカメラ82によって得られた画像データを処理するものである。これにより、コントローラ162は、画像データに基づく各種情報を得ることが可能となる。 Further, the solder printer 10 includes a control device 160 as shown in FIG. The control device 160 includes a controller 162 and a plurality of drive circuits 164. The plurality of drive circuits 164 are connected to the electromagnetic motors 58, 76, 78, 142, 146, 148, the substrate holding device 60, the lifting device 62, the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, and the solenoid 104. The controller 162 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, mainly a computer, and is connected to a plurality of drive circuits 164. Thereby, the operation of the transport device 14, the moving device 16, and the like is controlled by the controller 162. The controller 162 is also connected to the image processing device 166. The image processing device 166 processes image data obtained by the first mark camera 80 and the second mark camera 82. Thereby, the controller 162 can obtain various information based on the image data.
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 半田印刷機10では、上述したように、凸部150およびスリット152の形成されたスキージ88によって、印刷用マスク86の平板部120全体および凹部114に対して、一括して適切なスキージングを行うことが可能となっている。つまり、スキージ88と印刷用マスク86とによって、キャビティ基板116のトップ面122および凹部118に、クリーム半田を一括して印刷することが可能となっている。
<Printing by solder printer>
In the solder printer 10, as described above, appropriate squeezing is performed collectively on the entire flat plate portion 120 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 by the squeegee 88 in which the convex portion 150 and the slit 152 are formed. It is possible. That is, the cream solder can be collectively printed on the top surface 122 and the recess 118 of the cavity substrate 116 by the squeegee 88 and the printing mask 86.
 具体的には、まず、コントローラ162からの指令により、撮像装置18がスキージ88の下方に移動する。そして、スキージ88の両端部を第1マークカメラ80によって撮像し、その撮像データを画像処理装置166で処理する。これにより、コントローラ162は、スキージ88のX軸方向における位置を取得する。コントローラ162には、スキージ88における凸部150の位置に関するデータが入力されており、そのデータに基づいて、凸部150のX軸方向における位置が演算される。なお、スキージ88の撮像時には、マスク枠100、つまり、印刷用マスク86はマスク保持装置20によって保持されていない。 Specifically, first, the imaging device 18 moves below the squeegee 88 according to a command from the controller 162. Then, both ends of the squeegee 88 are imaged by the first mark camera 80, and the imaged data is processed by the image processing device 166. As a result, the controller 162 acquires the position of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction. Data regarding the position of the convex portion 150 in the squeegee 88 is input to the controller 162, and the position of the convex portion 150 in the X-axis direction is calculated based on the data. Note that when the squeegee 88 is imaged, the mask frame 100, that is, the printing mask 86 is not held by the mask holding device 20.
 次に、作業者は、印刷用マスク86が取り付けられたマスク枠100を、1対のブラケット90の底部96の上に載置する。そして、コントローラ162は、1対のソレノイド104の作動を制御し、1対のソレノイド104のプランジャ106を突出させる。これにより、マスク枠100は、プランジャ106の先端部と撓み部材102とによって挟持され、固定される。 Next, the operator places the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached on the bottom 96 of the pair of brackets 90. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the pair of solenoids 104 and causes the plungers 106 of the pair of solenoids 104 to protrude. As a result, the mask frame 100 is sandwiched and fixed between the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102.
 続いて、マスク保持装置20において固定された印刷用マスク86の位置を取得するべく、印刷用マスク86に記されたマスク基準マーク(図示省略)を第1マークカメラ80によって撮像し、その撮像データを画像処理装置166で処理する。これにより、コントローラ162は、印刷用マスク86の位置に関する情報、具体的には、X軸方向における位置,Y軸方向における位置,Z軸回りの角度を取得する。なお、コントローラ162には、印刷用マスク86内での凹部114の位置に関するデータが入力されており、そのデータに基づいて、凹部114の位置が演算される。 Subsequently, in order to acquire the position of the printing mask 86 fixed in the mask holding device 20, a mask reference mark (not shown) written on the printing mask 86 is imaged by the first mark camera 80, and the imaging data is obtained. Is processed by the image processing device 166. As a result, the controller 162 acquires information about the position of the printing mask 86, specifically, the position in the X-axis direction, the position in the Y-axis direction, and the angle around the Z-axis. The controller 162 is input with data related to the position of the concave portion 114 in the printing mask 86, and the position of the concave portion 114 is calculated based on the data.
 コントローラ162では、さらに、凸部150のX軸方向における位置と、凹部114のX軸方向における位置とに基づいて、凸部150と凹部114とのX軸方向におけるズレ量が演算される。そして、コントローラ162は、ソレノイド104の作動を制御し、演算されたズレ量が0となるように、プランジャ106の突出量を調整する。これにより、凸部150と凹部114とをX軸方向において一致させることが可能となる。ただし、スキージ88が、凹部114の縁と平行に動作しない場合には、スキージ88の動作に伴って、凸部150と凹部114とはX軸方向においてズレてしまう。このため、スキージ88を凹部114の縁と平行に動作させるべく、ソレノイド104の作動が、さらに、制御される。 The controller 162 further calculates the amount of deviation between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 in the X-axis direction based on the position of the convex portion 150 in the X-axis direction and the position of the concave portion 114 in the X-axis direction. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the solenoid 104 and adjusts the protruding amount of the plunger 106 so that the calculated deviation amount becomes zero. Thereby, the convex part 150 and the concave part 114 can be matched in the X-axis direction. However, when the squeegee 88 does not operate in parallel with the edge of the recess 114, the protrusion 150 and the recess 114 are displaced in the X-axis direction as the squeegee 88 operates. For this reason, the operation of the solenoid 104 is further controlled to operate the squeegee 88 in parallel with the edge of the recess 114.
 詳しくは、印刷用マスク86の撮像時に取得されるZ軸回りの角度は、印刷用マスク86のブラケット90に接触している縁の延びる方向とY軸方向とのなす角度であり、スキージ88の動作方向は、Y軸方向である。つまり、Z軸回りの角度は、凹部114の縁の延びる方向とスキージ88の動作方向とのなす角度である。このため、コントローラ162は、ソレノイド104の作動を制御し、Z軸回りの角度が、スキージ88の動作方向を基準として、0°となるように、プランジャ106の突出量を調整する。これにより、凹部114の縁の延びる方向とスキージ88の動作方向とが一致し、スキージ88の動作に伴う凸部150と凹部114とのX軸方向におけるズレを抑制することが可能となる。このように、ソレノイド104の作動を制御することで、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88との相対的な位置が調整され、印刷用マスク86の凹部114とスキージ88の凸部150との位置合わせが行われる。 Specifically, the angle around the Z-axis acquired when the printing mask 86 is imaged is an angle formed by the extending direction of the edge contacting the bracket 90 of the printing mask 86 and the Y-axis direction. The operation direction is the Y-axis direction. That is, the angle around the Z axis is an angle formed by the direction in which the edge of the recess 114 extends and the direction in which the squeegee 88 operates. Therefore, the controller 162 controls the operation of the solenoid 104 and adjusts the protruding amount of the plunger 106 so that the angle around the Z axis is 0 ° with respect to the operation direction of the squeegee 88. As a result, the direction in which the edge of the concave portion 114 extends coincides with the operation direction of the squeegee 88, and it is possible to suppress the deviation in the X-axis direction between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 accompanying the operation of the squeegee 88. In this way, by controlling the operation of the solenoid 104, the relative position between the printing mask 86 and the squeegee 88 is adjusted, and the alignment between the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is adjusted. Done.
 次に、コントローラ162からの指令により、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。詳しくは、基板保持装置60に保持されたキャビティ基板116の位置を取得するべく、キャビティ基板116に記された基板基準マーク(図示省略)を第2マークカメラ82によって撮像し、その撮像データを画像処理装置166で処理する。これにより、コントローラ162は、キャビティ基板116の位置に関する情報を取得し、そのキャビティ基板116の位置情報と印刷用マスク86の位置情報とに基づいて、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86との相対的なズレ量を演算する。そして、コントローラ162は、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とのズレ量が0となるように、ブラケット調整機構92の作動を制御し、印刷用マスク86を保持するブラケット90の位置を調整する。これにより、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。 Next, alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed according to a command from the controller 162. Specifically, in order to acquire the position of the cavity substrate 116 held by the substrate holding device 60, a substrate reference mark (not shown) marked on the cavity substrate 116 is imaged by the second mark camera 82, and the imaged data is imaged. Processing is performed by the processing device 166. As a result, the controller 162 acquires information on the position of the cavity substrate 116, and based on the position information of the cavity substrate 116 and the position information of the printing mask 86, the relative relationship between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 is obtained. Calculate the amount of misalignment. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 so that the amount of deviation between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero, and adjusts the position of the bracket 90 that holds the printing mask 86. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
 なお、ブラケット90には、上述したように、スキージ装置22が固定されており、ブラケット90の移動に伴って、スキージ装置22も移動する。このため、ブラケット調整機構92によってブラケット90の位置調整が行われても、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88との相対的な位置は変化しない。つまり、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88との相対的な位置が維持された状態で、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。 Note that, as described above, the squeegee device 22 is fixed to the bracket 90, and the squeegee device 22 also moves as the bracket 90 moves. For this reason, even if the position of the bracket 90 is adjusted by the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the relative positions of the printing mask 86 and the squeegee 88 do not change. That is, the alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed in a state where the relative position between the printing mask 86 and the squeegee 88 is maintained.
 印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われると、移動装置16の作動が制御され、撮像装置18が、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との間から退避させられる。そして、昇降装置62の作動が制御され、キャビティ基板116が上方に移動させられる。これにより、キャビティ基板116の凹部118と印刷用マスク86の凹部114とが一致した状態でキャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とが積層される。 When the alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed, the operation of the moving device 16 is controlled, and the imaging device 18 is retracted from between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116. Then, the operation of the lifting device 62 is controlled, and the cavity substrate 116 is moved upward. Thus, the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 are stacked in a state where the concave portion 118 of the cavity substrate 116 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 coincide with each other.
 続いて、電磁モータ142の作動が制御され、スキージ88がY軸方向に移動させられ、印刷用マスク86の上に、クリーム半田が、スキージ88によって塗布される。これにより、クリーム半田が、印刷用マスク86の全ての貫通穴112の内部に充填され、貫通穴112内に充填されたクリーム半田は、キャビティ基板116の凹部118およびトップ面122に付着する。 Subsequently, the operation of the electromagnetic motor 142 is controlled, the squeegee 88 is moved in the Y-axis direction, and cream solder is applied onto the printing mask 86 by the squeegee 88. Thus, cream solder is filled in all the through holes 112 of the printing mask 86, and the cream solder filled in the through holes 112 adheres to the recesses 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116.
 そして、昇降装置62の作動が制御され、キャビティ基板116が下方に移動させられることで、印刷用マスク86がキャビティ基板116から取り外される。これにより、キャビティ基板116の凹部118およびトップ面122にクリーム半田が印刷され、クリーム半田の印刷作業が完了する。 Then, the operation of the lifting device 62 is controlled, and the cavity substrate 116 is moved downward, whereby the printing mask 86 is removed from the cavity substrate 116. As a result, cream solder is printed on the recess 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116, and the cream solder printing operation is completed.
 このように、半田印刷機10では、印刷用マスク86の凹部114とスキージ88の凸部150との位置合わせが好適に行われるとともに、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが好適に行われている。これにより、キャビティ基板116の凹部118およびトップ面122に対して、一括してクリーム半田の印刷を行うことともに、その一括した印刷作業を適切に行うことが可能となる。 As described above, in the solder printer 10, the alignment between the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is preferably performed, and the alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is preferably performed. Has been done. As a result, it is possible to perform cream solder printing on the concave portion 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116 at the same time and appropriately perform the batch printing operation.
 <変形例1>
 また、上記実施例では、マスク調整機構94、つまり、1対のソレノイド104により印刷用マスク86の位置が調整されることで、印刷用マスク86の凹部114とスキージ88の凸部150との位置合わせが行われているが、スキージ88の位置調整により、印刷用マスク86の凹部114とスキージ88の凸部150との位置合わせを行ってもよい。
<Modification 1>
Further, in the above embodiment, the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is adjusted by adjusting the position of the printing mask 86 by the mask adjusting mechanism 94, that is, the pair of solenoids 104. The alignment of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 may be performed by adjusting the position of the squeegee 88.
 具体的には、上記実施例と同様に、スキージ88の凸部150のX軸方向における位置および、印刷用マスク86の凹部114のX軸方向における位置が、取得され、凸部150と凹部114とのX軸方向におけるズレ量が演算される。また、印刷用マスク86が取り付けられたマスク枠100も、上記実施例と同様に、プランジャ106の先端部と撓み部材102とによって挟持され、固定される。そして、コントローラ162は、電磁モータ146の作動を制御し、演算されたズレ量が0となるように、スキージ88をX軸方向に調整する。これにより、凸部150と凹部114とをX軸方向において位置合わせすることが可能となる。さらに、電磁モータ148の作動を制御し、スキージ88を下方に移動させる。これにより、スキージ88の凸部150の突出量と印刷用マスク86の凹部114の深さが異なる場合であっても、凸部150を凹部114の底面に接触させるとともに、平坦先端部154を平板部120に接触させることが可能となる。 Specifically, as in the above embodiment, the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction and the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction are acquired, and the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 are acquired. Is calculated in the X-axis direction. Further, the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the electromagnetic motor 146 and adjusts the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction so that the calculated deviation amount becomes zero. Thereby, it is possible to align the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 in the X-axis direction. Further, the operation of the electromagnetic motor 148 is controlled to move the squeegee 88 downward. Thus, even when the protrusion amount of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the depth of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 are different, the convex portion 150 is brought into contact with the bottom surface of the concave portion 114 and the flat tip portion 154 is flattened. It becomes possible to make the part 120 contact.
 そして、スキージ88の位置調整が行われた後に、上記実施例と同様に、ブラケット調整機構92の作動が制御され、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。これにより、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置を上下方向において位置合わせすることが可能となり、キャビティ基板116の凹部118およびトップ面122に対して、一括してクリーム半田の印刷を行うことともに、その一括した印刷作業を適切に行うことが可能となる。 Then, after the position adjustment of the squeegee 88 is performed, the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is controlled in the same manner as in the above embodiment, and the alignment between the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed. As a result, the positions of the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned in the vertical direction, and the cream solder can be collectively printed on the recess 118 and the top surface 122 of the cavity substrate 116. It is possible to appropriately perform the batch printing operation.
 <変形例2>
 また、上記実施例では、スキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114との調整が、マスク調整機構94の作動により行われているが、作業者が手動で行うことも可能である。スキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114との調整を手動で行うことが可能な半田印刷機は、マスク保持装置170を除いて、半田印刷機10と同様の構成であるため、マスク保持装置170のみを図9に示し、マスク保持装置170について説明を行う。ただし、マスク保持装置170は、マスク調整機構172を除いて、マスク保持装置20と同様の構成であるため、マスク保持装置20と同様の機能の構成要素については、同じ符号を用いて説明を省略あるいは簡略に行う。
<Modification 2>
Further, in the above embodiment, the adjustment of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is performed by the operation of the mask adjusting mechanism 94, but it can also be performed manually by the operator. . Since the solder printer capable of manually adjusting the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 has the same configuration as the solder printer 10 except for the mask holding device 170, Only the mask holding device 170 is shown in FIG. 9, and the mask holding device 170 will be described. However, since the mask holding device 170 has the same configuration as that of the mask holding device 20 except for the mask adjustment mechanism 172, the same reference numerals are used for the components having the same functions as those of the mask holding device 20, and the description thereof is omitted. Or simply.
 マスク調整機構172は、1対の調整ネジ174を有している。調整ネジ174は、ブラケット90の立設部98内に配設されており、先端部が底部96の上方に突出している。そして、作業者が、調整ネジ174を軸線回りに回転させることで、突出量を調整することが可能である。これにより、印刷用マスク86のマスク保持装置170に対する相対的な位置、つまり、印刷用マスク86のスキージ88に対する相対的な位置が調整される。 The mask adjustment mechanism 172 has a pair of adjustment screws 174. The adjustment screw 174 is disposed in the standing portion 98 of the bracket 90, and the tip portion projects above the bottom portion 96. Then, the operator can adjust the protrusion amount by rotating the adjustment screw 174 around the axis. Thereby, the relative position of the printing mask 86 with respect to the mask holding device 170, that is, the relative position of the printing mask 86 with respect to the squeegee 88 is adjusted.
 また、マスク保持装置170に保持される印刷用マスク86の上面には、印刷用マスク86の位置調整時に用いられる1対のガイドライン176が記されている。1対のガイドライン176の間の長さは、スキージ88の長さ、つまり、スキージ88の延びる方向(以下、「スキージ軸方向」という場合がある)における寸法と同じとされている。そして、作業者が1対の調整ネジ174を調整し、スキージ88の一端部を1対のガイドライン176の一方に合わせ、スキージ88の他端部を1対のガイドライン176の他方に合わせることで、スキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114とをX軸方向において位置合わせすることが可能となっている。 In addition, a pair of guide lines 176 used when adjusting the position of the printing mask 86 is written on the upper surface of the printing mask 86 held by the mask holding device 170. The length between the pair of guide lines 176 is the same as the length of the squeegee 88, that is, the dimension in the direction in which the squeegee 88 extends (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “squeegee axis direction”). Then, the operator adjusts the pair of adjustment screws 174, aligns one end of the squeegee 88 with one of the pair of guide lines 176, and aligns the other end of the squeegee 88 with the other of the pair of guide lines 176. The convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 can be aligned in the X-axis direction.
また、各ガイドライン176は、クリーム半田印刷時におけるスキージ88の動作方向、つまり、Y軸方向に延びるように記されており、印刷用マスク86の凹部114の縁の延びる方向と平行とされている。このため、スキージ軸方向とガイドライン176とが直角に交わるように、作業者が1対の調整ネジ174を調整することで、凹部114の縁の延びる方向とスキージ88の動作方向とを好適に一致させることが可能となる。このように、マスク保持装置170では、作業者が、スキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114との調整を手動で好適に行うことが可能となっている。 Each guide line 176 is written so as to extend in the operation direction of the squeegee 88 during cream solder printing, that is, in the Y-axis direction, and is parallel to the direction in which the edge of the recess 114 of the printing mask 86 extends. . Therefore, the operator adjusts the pair of adjusting screws 174 so that the squeegee axis direction and the guide line 176 intersect at right angles, so that the extending direction of the edge of the recess 114 and the operating direction of the squeegee 88 are preferably matched. It becomes possible to make it. As described above, in the mask holding device 170, the operator can manually and suitably adjust the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86.
 <変形例3>
 また、上記実施例では、スキージ装置22が、マスク保持装置20に固定されており、スキージ装置22とマスク保持装置20とが一体的に移動するようになっているが、スキージ装置22とマスク保持装置20とを分離させてもよい。そこで、スキージ装置22とマスク保持装置20とを分離させた半田印刷機を変形例3の半田印刷機として採用する。変形例3の半田印刷機は、スキージ装置22とマスク保持装置20とが分離している点を除いて、半田印刷機10と略同様の構成であるため、図示および構成の説明を省略し、半田印刷機10と同じ符号を用いる。ただし、変形例3の基板保持装置60は、回路基板を保持するだけでなく、保持した回路基板の位置を制御可能に調整できるようになっている。
<Modification 3>
Moreover, in the said Example, although the squeegee apparatus 22 is being fixed to the mask holding | maintenance apparatus 20, and the squeegee apparatus 22 and the mask holding | maintenance apparatus 20 move integrally, squeegee apparatus 22 and mask holding | maintenance are carried out. The device 20 may be separated. Therefore, a solder printer in which the squeegee device 22 and the mask holding device 20 are separated is adopted as the solder printer of the third modification. Since the solder printing machine of Modification 3 has substantially the same configuration as the solder printing machine 10 except that the squeegee device 22 and the mask holding device 20 are separated, the illustration and description of the configuration are omitted. The same reference numerals as those of the solder printer 10 are used. However, the substrate holding device 60 according to the modified example 3 can not only hold the circuit board but also adjust the position of the held circuit board in a controllable manner.
 変形例3の半田印刷機では、上記実施例と同様に、スキージ88の凸部150のX軸方向における位置が取得される。また、印刷用マスク86が取り付けられたマスク枠100も、上記実施例と同様に、プランジャ106の先端部と撓み部材102とによって挟持され、固定される。そして、印刷用マスク86の凹部114のX軸方向における位置が取得され、凸部150と凹部114とのX軸方向におけるズレ量が演算される。さらに、印刷用マスク86のZ軸回りの角度が取得され、スキージ88の動作方向に対する印刷用マスク86の角度のズレ量も演算される。そして、コントローラ162は、マスク調整機構94、つまり、1対のソレノイド104の作動を制御し、演算されたズレ量が0となるように、印刷用マスク86をX軸方向および、Z軸回りに調整する。これにより、凸部150と凹部114とをX軸方向およびZ軸回りの角度において位置合わせすることが可能となる。 In the solder printing machine according to the third modification, the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction is acquired as in the above embodiment. Further, the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment. Then, the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction is acquired, and the amount of deviation in the X-axis direction between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 is calculated. Further, the angle around the Z axis of the printing mask 86 is acquired, and the amount of deviation of the angle of the printing mask 86 with respect to the operation direction of the squeegee 88 is also calculated. The controller 162 controls the operation of the mask adjustment mechanism 94, that is, the pair of solenoids 104, and moves the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction so that the calculated displacement amount becomes zero. adjust. Thereby, it is possible to align the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 at an angle around the X-axis direction and the Z-axis.
 また、変形例3の半田印刷機では、上記実施例と同様に、キャビティ基板116の位置および、印刷用マスク86の位置が取得され、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とのズレ量が演算される。そして、コントローラ162は、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とのズレ量が0となるように、基板保持装置60の作動を制御し、キャビティ基板116の位置を調整する。これにより、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。 Further, in the solder printing machine according to the third modification, the position of the cavity substrate 116 and the position of the printing mask 86 are acquired and the amount of deviation between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 is calculated as in the above embodiment. The Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and adjusts the position of the cavity substrate 116 so that the deviation amount between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
 このように、スキージ装置22とマスク保持装置20とを分離させた半田印刷機においても、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせを行うことが可能となり、キャビティ基板116の凹部118およびトップ面122に対して、一括してクリーム半田の印刷を行うことともに、その一括した印刷作業を適切に行うことが可能となる。 As described above, even in the solder printing machine in which the squeegee device 22 and the mask holding device 20 are separated, the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned, and the cavity substrate 116 is recessed. It is possible to perform cream solder printing on the 118 and the top surface 122 in a lump and appropriately perform the lump printing operation.
 また、変形例3の半田印刷機では、1対のソレノイド104によってスキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114とをX軸方向およびZ軸回りの角度において位置合わせした後に、上記実施例と同様に、ブラケット調整機構92の作動を制御し、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせを行ってもよい。ただし、変形例3の半田印刷機では、スキージ装置22とマスク保持装置20とが分離しているため、ブラケット調整機構92の作動により、印刷用マスク86のみが移動し、スキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114とがX軸方向においてズレる。 Further, in the solder printing machine according to the third modification, after the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 are aligned at an angle about the X axis direction and the Z axis by the pair of solenoids 104, the above-described implementation is performed. Similarly to the example, the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 may be controlled to align the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116. However, since the squeegee device 22 and the mask holding device 20 are separated from each other in the solder printing machine according to the third modification, only the printing mask 86 is moved by the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 is moved. And the recess 114 of the printing mask 86 are displaced in the X-axis direction.
 そこで、そのような場合には、基板保持装置60とブラケット調整機構92との作動を制御し、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116とを同じ方向かつ、同じ量、同じ角度、移動させることで、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116とを位置合わせする。 Therefore, in such a case, the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is controlled, and the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are moved in the same direction, the same amount, and the same angle, The printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned.
 詳しくは、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせ時に用いられたブラケット調整機構92の作動量および作動方向が、コントローラ162において記憶される。そして、ブラケット調整機構92の作動により印刷用マスク86のみが移動した後に、基板保持装置60とブラケット調整機構92との作動が制御されることで、記憶された作動方向とは反対の方向に、記憶された作動量と同量、同角度、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116とが移動させられる。これにより、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。 Specifically, the controller 162 stores the operation amount and the operation direction of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 used when the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned. Then, after only the printing mask 86 is moved by the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 is controlled, so that the operation direction is opposite to the stored operation direction. The printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are moved in the same amount and at the same angle as the stored operation amount. As a result, the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned.
 また、ブラケット調整機構92の作動により印刷用マスク86のみが移動し、スキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114とがX軸方向においてズレた場合には、スキージ88の位置調整により、凸部150と凹部114との位置調整を行うことが可能である。詳しくは、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせ時に用いられたブラケット調整機構92の作動量および作動方向が、コントローラ162において記憶される。そして、記憶されている作動量および作動方向から、X軸方向における作動量が抽出される。そして、ブラケット調整機構92の作動により印刷用マスク86のみが移動させられ後に、抽出されたX軸方向における作動量が0となるように、電磁モータ146の作動が制御される。これにより、凸部150と凹部114とがX軸方向において一致し、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。 When only the printing mask 86 is moved by the operation of the bracket adjusting mechanism 92 and the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 are displaced in the X-axis direction, the position adjustment of the squeegee 88 is performed. It is possible to adjust the position of the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114. Specifically, the operation amount and the operation direction of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 used when aligning the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 are stored in the controller 162. Then, the operation amount in the X-axis direction is extracted from the stored operation amount and operation direction. Then, after only the printing mask 86 is moved by the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the operation of the electromagnetic motor 146 is controlled so that the extracted operation amount in the X-axis direction becomes zero. As a result, the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 coincide with each other in the X-axis direction, and the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned.
 <変形例4>
 また、変形例3では、マスク調整機構94によってスキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114との位置合わせが行われているが、マスク調整機構94を備えていない半田印刷機でも印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせを行うことが可能である。そこで、マスク調整機構94を備えていない半田印刷機を変形例4の半田印刷機として採用する。変形例4の半田印刷機は、マスク調整機構94が設けられていない点を除いて、変形例3の半田印刷機と略同様の構成であるため、図示および構成の説明を省略し、上記半田印刷機10と同じ符号を用いる。
<Modification 4>
In the third modification, the mask adjustment mechanism 94 aligns the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86, but printing is also performed by a solder printer that does not include the mask adjustment mechanism 94. The mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned. Therefore, a solder printer that does not include the mask adjustment mechanism 94 is employed as the solder printer of the fourth modification. The solder printing machine of the modification 4 has substantially the same configuration as the solder printing machine of the modification 3 except that the mask adjustment mechanism 94 is not provided. The same reference numerals as those of the printing press 10 are used.
 変形例4の半田印刷機では、上記実施例と同様に、スキージ88の凸部150のX軸方向における位置が取得される。また、印刷用マスク86が取り付けられたマスク枠100も、上記実施例と同様に、プランジャ106の先端部と撓み部材102とによって挟持され、固定される。そして、印刷用マスク86の凹部114のX軸方向における位置が取得され、凸部150と凹部114とのX軸方向におけるズレ量が演算される。さらに、印刷用マスク86のZ軸回りの角度が取得され、スキージ88の動作方向に対する印刷用マスク86の角度のズレ量も演算される。そして、コントローラ162は、ブラケット調整機構92の作動を制御し、演算されたズレ量が0となるように、印刷用マスク86をX軸方向およびZ軸回りに調整する。これにより、凸部150と凹部114とをX軸方向およびZ軸回りの角度において位置合わせすることが可能となる。 In the solder printing machine of Modification 4, the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction is acquired as in the above embodiment. Further, the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment. Then, the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction is acquired, and the amount of deviation in the X-axis direction between the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 is calculated. Further, the angle around the Z axis of the printing mask 86 is acquired, and the amount of deviation of the angle of the printing mask 86 with respect to the operation direction of the squeegee 88 is also calculated. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and adjusts the printing mask 86 around the X-axis direction and the Z-axis so that the calculated shift amount becomes zero. Thereby, it is possible to align the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 at an angle around the X-axis direction and the Z-axis.
 また、変形例4の半田印刷機では、上記実施例と同様に、キャビティ基板116の位置および、印刷用マスク86の位置が取得され、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とのズレ量が演算される。そして、コントローラ162は、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とのズレ量が0となるように、基板保持装置60の作動を制御し、キャビティ基板116の位置を調整する。これにより、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。 Further, in the solder printing machine according to the modified example 4, the position of the cavity substrate 116 and the position of the printing mask 86 are acquired, and the amount of deviation between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 is calculated, as in the above embodiment. The Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and adjusts the position of the cavity substrate 116 so that the deviation amount between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
 このように、マスク調整機構94が設けられていない半田印刷機においても、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせを行うことが可能となり、キャビティ基板116の凹部118およびトップ面122に対して、一括してクリーム半田の印刷を行うことともに、その一括した印刷作業を適切に行うことが可能となる。 As described above, even in a solder printing machine not provided with the mask adjusting mechanism 94, the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned, and the recess 118 and the top surface of the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned. It is possible to perform cream solder printing on 122 in a batch and appropriately perform the batch printing operation.
 <変形例5>
 また、変形例3若しくは変形例4では、印刷用マスク86の位置が調整されることで、スキージ88の凸部150と印刷用マスク86の凹部114との位置合わせが行われているが、印刷用マスク86の位置を調整することができない半田印刷機、例えば、ブラケット調整機構92およびマスク調整機構94を備えていない半田印刷機でも印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせを行うことが可能である。そこで、ブラケット調整機構92およびマスク調整機構94を備えていない半田印刷機を変形例5の半田印刷機として採用する。変形例5の半田印刷機は、ブラケット調整機構92およびマスク調整機構94が設けられていない点を除いて、変形例3の半田印刷機と略同様の構成であるため、図示および構成の説明を省略し、上記半田印刷機10と同じ符号を用いる。
<Modification 5>
In Modification 3 or Modification 4, the position of the printing mask 86 is adjusted to align the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86. Even in a solder printer that cannot adjust the position of the mask 86 for printing, for example, a solder printer that does not include the bracket adjusting mechanism 92 and the mask adjusting mechanism 94, the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 are aligned. Is possible. Therefore, a solder printer that does not include the bracket adjusting mechanism 92 and the mask adjusting mechanism 94 is employed as the solder printer of the fifth modification. The solder printing machine of Modification 5 has substantially the same configuration as the solder printing machine of Modification 3 except that the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and the mask adjustment mechanism 94 are not provided. Omitted and the same reference numerals as those of the solder printer 10 are used.
 変形例5の半田印刷機では、上記実施例と同様に、スキージ88の凸部150のX軸方向における位置および、印刷用マスク86の凹部114のX軸方向における位置が、取得され、凸部150と凹部114とのX軸方向におけるズレ量が演算される。また、印刷用マスク86が取り付けられたマスク枠100も、上記実施例と同様に、プランジャ106の先端部と撓み部材102とによって挟持され、固定される。そして、コントローラ162は、電磁モータ146の作動を制御し、演算されたズレ量が0となるように、スキージ88をX軸方向に調整する。これにより、凸部150と凹部114とをX軸方向において位置合わせすることが可能となる。 In the solder printing machine according to the fifth modified example, the position of the convex portion 150 of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction and the position of the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 in the X-axis direction are acquired and the convex portion is obtained. The amount of deviation in the X-axis direction between 150 and the recess 114 is calculated. Further, the mask frame 100 to which the printing mask 86 is attached is also sandwiched and fixed by the distal end portion of the plunger 106 and the bending member 102 as in the above embodiment. Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the electromagnetic motor 146 and adjusts the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction so that the calculated deviation amount becomes zero. Thereby, it is possible to align the convex portion 150 and the concave portion 114 in the X-axis direction.
 また、変形例5の半田印刷機でも、上記実施例と同様に、キャビティ基板116の位置および、印刷用マスク86の位置が取得され、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とのズレ量が演算される。そして、コントローラ162は、キャビティ基板116と印刷用マスク86とのズレ量が0となるように、基板保持装置60の作動を制御し、キャビティ基板116の位置を調整する。これにより、印刷用マスク86とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせが行われる。 Also, in the solder printing machine according to the fifth modification, the position of the cavity substrate 116 and the position of the printing mask 86 are acquired and the amount of deviation between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 is calculated as in the above embodiment. The Then, the controller 162 controls the operation of the substrate holding device 60 and adjusts the position of the cavity substrate 116 so that the deviation amount between the cavity substrate 116 and the printing mask 86 becomes zero. Thereby, alignment of the printing mask 86 and the cavity substrate 116 is performed.
 このように、ブラケット調整機構92およびマスク調整機構94が設けられていない半田印刷機においても、印刷用マスク86とスキージ88とキャビティ基板116との位置合わせを行うことが可能となり、キャビティ基板116の凹部118およびトップ面122に対して、一括してクリーム半田の印刷を行うことともに、その一括した印刷作業を適切に行うことが可能となる。 As described above, even in a solder printing machine in which the bracket adjustment mechanism 92 and the mask adjustment mechanism 94 are not provided, the printing mask 86, the squeegee 88, and the cavity substrate 116 can be aligned. It is possible to perform cream solder printing on the concave portion 118 and the top surface 122 in a lump and to appropriately perform the lump printing operation.
 ちなみに、上記実施例および変形例において、半田印刷機10は、粘性流体印刷装置の一例である。撮像装置18は、撮像装置の一例である。基板保持装置60は、基板調整機構の一例である。印刷用マスク86は、マスクの一例であり、印刷用マスク86の凹部114は、凹部の一例である。スキージ88は、スキージの一例であり、スキージ88の凸部150およびスリット152は、凸部およびスリットの一例である。ブラケット調整機構92,マスク調整機構94,マスク調整機構172は、調整機構,第1調整機構,第2調整機構の一例である。電磁モータ146は、調整機構,第3調整機構の一例である。電磁モータ148は、調整機構,第4調整機構の一例である。制御装置160は、制御装置の一例である。ガイドライン176は、ガイドラインの一例である。 Incidentally, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the solder printer 10 is an example of a viscous fluid printing apparatus. The imaging device 18 is an example of an imaging device. The substrate holding device 60 is an example of a substrate adjustment mechanism. The printing mask 86 is an example of a mask, and the concave portion 114 of the printing mask 86 is an example of a concave portion. The squeegee 88 is an example of a squeegee, and the convex portion 150 and the slit 152 of the squeegee 88 are an example of a convex portion and a slit. The bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the mask adjustment mechanism 94, and the mask adjustment mechanism 172 are examples of the adjustment mechanism, the first adjustment mechanism, and the second adjustment mechanism. The electromagnetic motor 146 is an example of an adjustment mechanism and a third adjustment mechanism. The electromagnetic motor 148 is an example of an adjustment mechanism and a fourth adjustment mechanism. The control device 160 is an example of a control device. The guideline 176 is an example of a guideline.
 なお、本発明は、上記実施例および変形例に限定されるものではなく、当業者の知識に基づいて種々の変更、改良を施した種々の態様で実施することが可能である。具体的には、例えば、上記実施例および変形例では、作業対象の回路基板としてキャビティ基板116が採用されているが、キャビティでなく、単なる段差のみを有する基板を採用することも可能である。この場合、印刷用マスクには、基板の段差部に応じた形状の段差部が形成され、スキージには、印刷用マスクの段差部に応じた形状の段差部が形成される。そして、印刷用マスクの段差部とスキージの段差部とがX軸方向において位置合わせされるように、ブラケット調整機構92,マスク調整機構94,電磁モータ146等の作動が制御される。 In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example and modification, It is possible to implement in the various aspect which gave various change and improvement based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. Specifically, for example, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the cavity substrate 116 is employed as the circuit substrate to be worked. However, it is also possible to employ a substrate having only a step instead of the cavity. In this case, a stepped portion having a shape corresponding to the stepped portion of the substrate is formed on the printing mask, and a stepped portion having a shape corresponding to the stepped portion of the printing mask is formed on the squeegee. Then, the operations of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the mask adjustment mechanism 94, the electromagnetic motor 146, and the like are controlled so that the step portion of the printing mask and the step portion of the squeegee are aligned in the X-axis direction.
 また、凹部,段差等の形成されていない回路基板、つまり、平板状の回路基板を採用することも可能である。平板状の回路基板には、平板状の印刷用マスクが採用されるが、平板状の印刷用マスクとスキージとの相対的な位置が、ブラケット調整機構92,マスク調整機構94,電磁モータ146等により調整されてもよい。具体的には、例えば、平板状の回路基板の特定の位置に、比較的硬度の高いスキージにより印刷作業を行い、その特定位置とは異なる位置に、比較的硬度の低いスキージにより印刷作業を行う場合について考えてみる。このような場合には、回路基板の特定の位置に対応するマスクの位置と、比較的硬度の高いスキージの位置との相対位置を調整する。そして、その特定の位置とは異なる位置に対応するマスクの位置と、比較的硬度の低いスキージの位置との相対位置を調整する。これにより、1枚の回路基板に対して、硬度の異なる複数のスキージによる印刷作業を行うことが可能となる。 It is also possible to adopt a circuit board in which no recesses or steps are formed, that is, a flat circuit board. The flat circuit board employs a flat printing mask. The relative positions of the flat printing mask and the squeegee are determined by the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the mask adjustment mechanism 94, the electromagnetic motor 146, and the like. May be adjusted. Specifically, for example, a printing operation is performed at a specific position on a flat circuit board with a squeegee having a relatively high hardness, and a printing operation is performed at a position different from the specific position with a squeegee having a relatively low hardness. Think about the case. In such a case, the relative position between the position of the mask corresponding to the specific position of the circuit board and the position of the relatively hard squeegee is adjusted. Then, the relative position between the position of the mask corresponding to a position different from the specific position and the position of the squeegee having a relatively low hardness is adjusted. Accordingly, it is possible to perform a printing operation with a plurality of squeegees having different hardnesses on one circuit board.
 本発明は、スキージ全体が同一の硬度とされた一般的なスキージと、平板状の印刷マスクとを利用して、平板状の回路基板に対して印刷作業を行う場合にも適用可能である。つまり、一般的なスキージと平板状のマスクとの位置合わせを行う際に、ブラケット調整機構92,マスク調整機構94,電磁モータ146等の作動が制御されてもよい。この際、印刷領域110とスキージとの位置合わせが自動または手動で行われることで、印刷領域110に確実に半田クリームを塗布することが可能となり、不注意による印刷ミスを防止することが可能となる。さらに言えば、スキージとマスクとの相対的な位置が認識されるため、作業者が間違った長さのスキージを本体部130に装着した場合であっても、装着ミスに気付くことができる。 The present invention is also applicable to a case where a printing operation is performed on a flat circuit board using a general squeegee in which the entire squeegee has the same hardness and a flat printing mask. That is, when aligning a general squeegee with a flat mask, the operations of the bracket adjustment mechanism 92, the mask adjustment mechanism 94, the electromagnetic motor 146, and the like may be controlled. At this time, the positioning of the printing area 110 and the squeegee is automatically or manually performed, so that it is possible to reliably apply the solder cream to the printing area 110 and to prevent inadvertent printing mistakes. Become. Furthermore, since the relative positions of the squeegee and the mask are recognized, even if the operator installs the wrong length squeegee on the main body 130, it is possible to notice a mounting mistake.
 また、上記実施例では、スキージ88のX軸方向およびZ軸方向の調整は、電磁モータ146,148の作動により自動で行われるが、調整ネジ等を利用して、作業者が手動で行うことが可能である。 Further, in the above embodiment, the adjustment of the squeegee 88 in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction is automatically performed by the operation of the electromagnetic motors 146, 148, but manually performed by an operator using an adjustment screw or the like. Is possible.
 10:半田印刷機(粘性流体印刷装置)  18:撮像装置  60:基板保持装置(基板調整機構)  86:印刷用マスク  88:スキージ  92:ブラケット調整機構(調整機構)(第1調整機構)(第2調整機構)  94:マスク調整機構(調整機構)(第1調整機構)(第2調整機構)  114:凹部  146:電磁モータ(調整機構)(第3調整機構)  148:電磁モータ(調整機構)(第4調整機構)  150:凸部  152:スリット  160:制御装置  172:マスク調整機構(調整機構)(第1調整機構)(第2調整機構)  176:ガイドライン 10: Solder printer (viscous fluid printing device) 18: Imaging device 60: Substrate holding device (substrate adjustment mechanism) 86: Printing mask 88: Squeegee 92: Bracket adjustment mechanism (adjustment mechanism) (first adjustment mechanism) (No. 1) 2 adjustment mechanism) 94: mask adjustment mechanism (adjustment mechanism) (first adjustment mechanism) (second adjustment mechanism) 114: recess 146: electromagnetic motor (adjustment mechanism) (third adjustment mechanism) 148: electromagnetic motor (adjustment mechanism) (Fourth adjustment mechanism) 150: convex part 152: slit 160: control device 172: mask adjustment mechanism (adjustment mechanism) (first adjustment mechanism) (second adjustment mechanism) 176: guideline

Claims (8)

  1.  スキージとマスクとによって粘性流体を回路基板上に印刷する粘性流体印刷装置であって、
     当該粘性流体印刷装置が、
     前記スキージと前記マスクとの相対的な位置を調整する調整機構を備えることを特徴とする粘性流体印刷装置。
    A viscous fluid printing apparatus for printing a viscous fluid on a circuit board by a squeegee and a mask,
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus is
    A viscous fluid printing apparatus comprising: an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a relative position between the squeegee and the mask.
  2.  前記マスクが、凹部を有し、
     前記スキージが、前記凹部に応じた形状の凸部を有し、
     前記調整機構が、
     前記スキージの前記凸部と前記マスクの前記凹部との相対的な位置を調整することを特徴とする請求項1に記載の粘性流体印刷装置。
    The mask has a recess;
    The squeegee has a convex portion having a shape corresponding to the concave portion,
    The adjustment mechanism is
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a relative position between the convex portion of the squeegee and the concave portion of the mask is adjusted.
  3.  前記スキージが、
     前記凸部の両側部から上方に延びるように形成された1対のスリットを有し、可撓性を有する素材により形成されたことを特徴とする請求項2に記載の粘性流体印刷装置。
    The squeegee is
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the viscous fluid printing apparatus includes a pair of slits formed to extend upward from both side portions of the convex portion, and is formed of a flexible material.
  4.  前記調整機構が、
     前記スキージと前記マスクとの一方の位置を、粘性流体印刷時における前記スキージの動作方向に交わる方向に調整する第1調整機構と、
     前記スキージとマスクとの一方の位置を、上下方向に延びる軸線回りに調整する第2調整機構とを有することを特徴とする請求項1ないし請求項3のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置。
    The adjustment mechanism is
    A first adjustment mechanism that adjusts one position of the squeegee and the mask in a direction that intersects the operation direction of the squeegee during viscous fluid printing;
    The viscous fluid printing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: a second adjustment mechanism that adjusts one position of the squeegee and the mask around an axis extending in a vertical direction. apparatus.
  5.  前記マスクが、
     粘性流体印刷時における前記スキージの動作方向に延びるように記されたガイドラインを有することを特徴とする請求項4に記載の粘性流体印刷装置。
    The mask is
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a guideline written so as to extend in an operation direction of the squeegee during viscous fluid printing.
  6.  前記調整機構が、
     前記スキージの位置を粘性流体印刷時における前記スキージの動作方向に交わる方向に調整する第3調整機構と、
     前記スキージの位置を上下方向に調整する第4調整機構とを有することを特徴とする請求項1ないし請求項3のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置。
    The adjustment mechanism is
    A third adjustment mechanism that adjusts the position of the squeegee in a direction that intersects the direction of operation of the squeegee during viscous fluid printing;
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a fourth adjustment mechanism that adjusts a position of the squeegee in a vertical direction.
  7.  当該粘性流体印刷装置が、
     前記調整機構の作動を制御する制御装置と、
     前記マスクと前記スキージとを撮像する撮像装置とを備え、
     前記制御装置が、
     前記撮像装置の撮像データに基づいて、前記調整機構の作動を制御することを特徴とする請求項1ないし請求項6のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置。
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus is
    A control device for controlling the operation of the adjustment mechanism;
    An imaging device for imaging the mask and the squeegee;
    The control device is
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the adjustment mechanism is controlled based on imaging data of the imaging apparatus.
  8.  前記調整機構が、前記マスクの位置を調整するものであり、
     当該粘性流体印刷装置が、
     前記回路基板の位置を調整する基板調整機構と、
     その基板調整機構と前記調整機構との作動を制御する制御装置とを備え、
     前記制御装置が、
     前記基板調整機構と前記調整機構との少なくとも一方によって、前記マスクと前記回路基板とを位置合わせした後に、前記基板調整機構と前記調整機構とによって、前記スキージの位置に応じて前記マスクと前記回路基板とを同じ方向かつ、同じ量移動させることを特徴とする請求項1ないし請求項5のいずれか1つに記載の粘性流体印刷装置。
    The adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the mask;
    The viscous fluid printing apparatus is
    A board adjusting mechanism for adjusting the position of the circuit board;
    A control device for controlling the operation of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism;
    The control device is
    After aligning the mask and the circuit board by at least one of the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism, the mask and the circuit are adjusted according to the position of the squeegee by the substrate adjustment mechanism and the adjustment mechanism. 6. The viscous fluid printing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is moved in the same direction and by the same amount.
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