WO2017183338A1 - 電子デバイス用の転写装置および電子デバイス用の転写方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a transfer apparatus for an electronic device and a transfer method for an electronic device.
- a photolithography technique is used to form patterns such as electrodes and wirings on various substrates.
- a photolithographic technique makes it possible to form a fine pattern with high accuracy.
- Offset printing can be used to form patterns.
- ink is transferred from an inked plate to a blanket roller. Thereafter, the transferred ink is transferred again from the blanket roller to an object such as a substrate.
- various methods have been proposed to improve the dimensional accuracy of the transferred ink pattern.
- the offset printing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 includes a plate table, a printing target table, and a blanket roller.
- Each of the plate table and the printing target table is provided so as to be independently movable in one direction on the guide rail.
- the blanket roller is provided at a fixed position above the guide rail.
- the plate When offset printing is performed, the plate is first aligned with the plate placed on the plate table. Further, the object is aligned in a state where the object is placed on the printing object table. Next, when the plate table moves in one direction, the plate is inked and sent to a position below the blanket roller. As the plate table moves in one direction and the blanket roller rotates, ink is transferred from the plate to the blanket roller.
- the print target table moves in one direction, so that the target object is sent to a position below the blanket roller.
- the ink is transferred again from the blanket roller to the object.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a transfer apparatus for an electronic device and a transfer method for an electronic device that can transfer a transfer object constituting the electronic device to a desired position of an object with high accuracy. is there.
- the cause of the decrease in the dimensional accuracy of the ink pattern after printing in the offset printing apparatus is not limited to the error in the mounting position of the plate on the plate table and the error in the mounting position of the object on the printing target table.
- the present inventor has paid attention to an assembly error between a plurality of components in a transfer device for an electronic device using an offset printing technique, and suppresses a decrease in dimensional accuracy caused by the assembly error, and is used by the transfer device.
- the following inventions have been devised to suppress an increase in dimensional errors that occur over time.
- a transfer device for an electronic device includes first and second alignment marks arranged in one direction and third and fourth alignment marks arranged in another direction orthogonal to one direction.
- a transfer device for an electronic device that can be calibrated using a calibration plate and transfers an object to be transferred constituting an electronic device to an object, and has a support surface that can selectively support the calibration plate and the object.
- a table support device that supports the table movably in first and second directions that are parallel to the support surface and orthogonal to each other, and that supports the table rotatably about an axis that is orthogonal to the support surface;
- the table support device has a movement drive unit that moves the table support device in the first direction between the first, second, third, and fourth positions, a rotation shaft, and is capable of holding the transfer object and rotating.
- a transfer roller having an outer peripheral surface including a reference line parallel to the shaft, a shaft support portion that rotatably supports the transfer roller around the rotation shaft, a rotation drive portion that rotates the transfer roller, and a first reference index
- the table support device having a field of view including the first alignment mark when the calibration plate is supported on the table and the table support device is in the first position, and the calibration plate is supported on the table.
- a first imaging unit that images the second alignment mark when the lens is at the second position and the third alignment mark when the table that supports the calibration plate is at the third position;
- a second imaging unit that images the fourth alignment mark when the table support device is in the third position with the calibration plate supported by the table, and a table support.
- the third alignment mark of the calibration plate is imaged when the table support device is in the third position with the calibration plate supported by the table.
- the table has a third imaging unit that images the reference line of the transfer roller when the table support device is at the fourth position, and a field of view that includes the fourth reference index that moves with the table support device and calibrates the table.
- the fourth alignment mark of the calibration plate is imaged when the table support device is at the third position while the plate is supported, and the transfer roller reference line is imaged when the table support device is at the fourth position.
- a display unit that displays images captured by the first, second, third, and fourth imaging units.
- the first and second imaging units are table support devices. It is provided so that the position can be adjusted independently.
- the third and fourth imaging units are provided such that the position thereof can be adjusted relative to the table, and the transfer roller is provided so that the direction of the rotation shaft can be adjusted at least in a plane parallel to the support surface.
- the calibration plate is supported on the support surface of the table during calibration.
- the table support device is at the first position with the calibration plate supported on the table, an image of the first alignment mark imaged by the first imaging unit is displayed on the display unit. Accordingly, the user can position the first imaging unit independently of the table support device so that the first reference index is positioned on the first alignment mark when the table support device is in the first position. Can be adjusted.
- the table support device When the table support device is in the second position with the calibration plate supported on the table, an image of the second alignment mark imaged by the first imaging unit is displayed on the display unit. Thereby, the user can change the first reference index when the table support device is in the first position so that the first reference index is located on the first alignment mark and when the table support device is in the second position.
- the position of the table that supports the calibration plate can be adjusted by the table support device so that one reference index is located on the second alignment mark.
- the first and second alignment marks are arranged in one direction of the calibration plate, one direction of the calibration plate is parallel to the first direction. Further, the other direction of the calibration plate is parallel to the second direction.
- the image of the third alignment mark imaged by the first imaging unit is displayed on the display unit, and the second imaging An image of the fourth alignment mark imaged by the unit is displayed on the display unit. Accordingly, the user can position the first imaging unit independently of the table so that the first reference index is positioned on the third alignment mark when the table support device is at the third position. Can be adjusted. In addition, the user adjusts the position of the second imaging unit independently of the table so that the second reference index is positioned on the fourth alignment mark when the table support device is at the third position. can do. In this case, since the third and fourth alignment marks are arranged in the other direction of the calibration plate, the first reference index of the first imaging unit and the second reference index of the second imaging unit are in the second direction. Line up exactly.
- the image of the third alignment mark imaged by the third imaging unit is displayed on the display unit, and the fourth imaging is performed.
- An image of the fourth alignment mark imaged by the unit is displayed on the display unit.
- the third and fourth imaging are performed while maintaining the positional relationship between the third reference index and the fourth reference index.
- the part moves together with the table support device in the first direction.
- the transfer roller reference line image captured by the third imaging unit is displayed on the display unit, and the transfer roller reference line captured by the fourth imaging unit. Is displayed on the display unit. Accordingly, the user can place the third reference index on the reference line of the transfer roller and the fourth reference index on the reference line of the transfer roller when the table support device is at the fourth position.
- the direction of the rotation axis of the transfer roller can be adjusted in a plane parallel to the support surface. In this case, since the third reference index of the third imaging unit and the fourth reference index of the fourth imaging unit are accurately aligned in the second direction, the reference line of the transfer roller is orthogonal to the first direction. It becomes parallel to the surface to do. In this way, the shift of the rotation axis of the transfer roller due to an assembly error between a plurality of components of the transfer device is reduced. Thereby, it becomes possible to transfer the transfer object to a desired position of the object with high accuracy.
- the object is supported on the support surface of the table.
- the position of the object can be adjusted using the two alignment marks.
- the table support device is moved to the third position while the object is supported.
- an image of one alignment mark imaged by the first imaging unit is displayed on the display unit
- an image of the other alignment mark imaged by the second imaging unit is displayed on the display unit.
- the user sets the position of the table that supports the object so that the first reference index is positioned on one alignment mark and the second reference index is positioned on the other alignment mark. It can be adjusted by a table support device.
- the direction in which the two alignment marks are arranged on the object can be parallel to the plane orthogonal to the first direction.
- the transfer device for the electronic device moves with the table support device and moves with the table support device, the first detection unit that detects the distance from the first detection position to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller, and the first device. And a second detection unit that detects a distance from the two detection positions to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller, and the first detection position and the second detection position are arranged on a common line extending in the second direction.
- the transfer roller may be positioned so as to be capable of adjusting the direction of the rotation axis in a plane parallel to the second direction and the third direction orthogonal to the support surface.
- the distance from the plurality of first detection positions to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller in the first direction can be detected by the first detection unit.
- the shortest distance from the first detection unit to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller when the table support device moves in the first direction can be acquired.
- the distance from the plurality of second detection positions to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller in the first direction can be detected by the second detection unit.
- the shortest distance from the second detection unit to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller when the table support device moves in the first direction can be acquired.
- the first detection position and the second detection position are spaced apart from each other on a common line extending in the second direction.
- the user can rotate the rotation shaft of the transfer roller so that the shortest distance from the first detection position to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller matches the shortest distance from the second detection position to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller.
- the axis of the rotation shaft of the transfer roller can be made parallel to the support surface.
- the reference line of the transfer roller is parallel to the support surface. Therefore, by performing the above calibration in this state, it becomes possible to transfer the transfer object to a desired position of the object with high accuracy.
- the transfer object is held by a sheet-like member configured to be detachable from the transfer roller.
- the sheet-like member has fifth and sixth alignment marks, and the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller has a rotation shaft.
- the transfer device has a field of view including the fifth reference index, and the transfer roller is predetermined in a state where no sheet-like member is attached to the transfer roller.
- the seventh alignment mark is imaged when the rotation angle is set, and the fifth alignment mark is imaged when the transfer roller is at a predetermined rotation angle with the sheet-like member attached to the transfer roller.
- the fifth imaging unit has a field of view including a sixth reference index, and the eighth is when the transfer roller is at a predetermined rotation angle with no sheet-like member attached to the transfer roller.
- a sixth imaging unit that images the alignment mark and images the sixth alignment mark when the transfer roller is at a predetermined rotation angle with the sheet-like member attached to the transfer roller;
- the unit may further display images picked up by the fifth and sixth image pickup units, and the fifth and sixth image pickup units may be provided so that the position thereof can be adjusted independently of the transfer roller.
- the image of the seventh alignment mark imaged by the fifth imaging unit is displayed on the display unit when the transfer roller is at a predetermined rotation angle with no sheet-like member attached at the time of calibration.
- an image of the eighth alignment mark imaged by the sixth imaging unit is displayed on the display unit.
- the user can position the fifth imaging unit independently of the transfer roller so that the fifth reference index is positioned on the seventh alignment mark when the transfer roller is at a predetermined rotation angle. Can be adjusted.
- the user positions the sixth imaging unit independently of the transfer roller so that the sixth reference index is positioned on the eighth alignment mark when the transfer roller is at a predetermined rotation angle. Can be adjusted.
- the seventh and eighth alignment marks are arranged in a direction parallel to the rotation axis, the fifth reference index of the fifth imaging unit and the sixth reference index of the sixth imaging unit are on the rotation axis. Line up exactly in the direction.
- the transfer device for an electronic device has a plurality of transfer rollers, the shaft support unit is configured to rotatably support the plurality of transfer rollers, and the rotation driving unit has a plurality of transfer rollers.
- the fourth position may be set to a plurality of positions respectively corresponding to the plurality of transfer rollers.
- the image of the reference line of each transfer roller imaged by the third imaging unit is displayed on the display unit, and is captured by the fourth imaging unit.
- An image of the reference line of each transfer roller is displayed on the display unit.
- the user places the third reference index on the reference line of the transfer roller and the fourth reference index on the reference line of each transfer roller when the table support device is in each fourth position.
- the direction of the rotation axis of each transfer roller can be adjusted in a plane parallel to the support surface.
- the reference line of each transfer roller is parallel to the plane orthogonal to the first direction. Therefore, the shift of the rotation shaft of each transfer roller is reduced. Accordingly, it is possible to transfer a plurality of transfer objects to desired positions on the object with high accuracy using a plurality of transfer rollers.
- a transfer method for an electronic device includes a step of preparing the transfer device for the electronic device, a step of calibrating the transfer device, and a transfer target using the calibrated transfer device. Transferring the object to the object, and the step of calibrating includes placing the calibration plate on the support surface of the table, and placing the table support device in the first position with the calibration plate supported by the table. A step of causing the display unit to display an image of the first alignment mark picked up by the first image pickup unit, and when the table support device is in the first position while the calibration plate is supported on the table. Adjusting the position of the first imaging unit so that the first reference index of the first imaging unit is positioned on the first alignment mark; and adjusting the position of the first imaging unit.
- the first reference index of the first imaging unit is the first when the table support device is in the first position with the calibration plate supported on the table.
- the first reference index of the first imaging unit is on the second alignment mark when the table support device is in the second position with the calibration plate supported on the table and positioned on the first alignment mark.
- the support device is moved to the third position and the third alignment mark image captured by the first imaging unit, the fourth alignment mark image captured by the second imaging unit, and the third imaging unit Displaying the image of the third alignment mark imaged by the first imaging unit and the image of the fourth alignment mark imaged by the fourth imaging unit on the display unit, and displaying the images of the first to fourth alignment marks
- the position of the first imaging unit is adjusted so that the first reference index of the first imaging unit is positioned on the third alignment mark
- the second of the second imaging unit is adjusted.
- the position of the second imaging unit is adjusted so that the second reference index is positioned on the fourth alignment mark, and the third reference index of the third imaging unit is positioned on the third alignment mark.
- a transfer device for the electronic device is prepared, and the prepared transfer device is calibrated.
- the transferred object is transferred to the object using the calibrated transfer apparatus.
- the third reference index of the third imaging unit and the fourth reference index of the fourth imaging unit are adjusted so as to be accurately aligned in the second direction.
- the direction of the rotation axis of the transfer roller is adjusted in a plane parallel to the support surface.
- the reference line of the transfer roller is parallel to the plane orthogonal to the first direction. Therefore, the shift of the rotation axis of the transfer roller due to an assembly error between a plurality of components of the transfer device is reduced. As a result, the transferred object can be transferred to a desired position of the object with high accuracy.
- FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a transfer device for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the transfer apparatus of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the transfer apparatus of FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of the calibration plate.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference index set in the field of view of the camera.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of the calibration procedure of the transfer apparatus.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of the calibration procedure of the transfer device.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of the calibration procedure of the transfer device.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the calibration procedure of the transfer device.
- FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a transfer device for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the transfer apparatus of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing
- FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of the calibration procedure of the transfer apparatus.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of the calibration procedure of the transfer device.
- FIG. 12 is an external perspective view of the transfer apparatus showing a procedure for detecting the positional deviation of the sheet-like member attached to the transfer roller.
- FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of an electronic device transfer apparatus according to another embodiment.
- the transfer means that a part or all of the functional material constituting the electronic device or the electronic component constituting the electronic device is transferred to the object as a transfer object.
- the functional material constituting the electronic device include a conductive ink such as silver nano ink, or an insulating film material used for insulation between a plurality of layers stacked on each other.
- the electronic component include a predetermined element or a chip on which the predetermined element is mounted.
- FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a transfer device for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the transfer device 100 of FIG. FIG.
- some of the plurality of components are indicated by dotted lines so that the internal structure of the transfer apparatus 100 can be easily understood. 2
- illustration of some components of the transfer apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 is omitted.
- the transfer device 100 has a pedestal portion 1 formed so as to extend in one direction.
- the front-rear direction D1 is defined in the direction in which the pedestal 1 extends.
- a left-right direction D2 is defined in a direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction D1
- a vertical direction D3 is defined in a direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2.
- a direction rotating around an axis parallel to the vertical direction D3 is defined as a ⁇ direction.
- the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2 are orthogonal within the horizontal plane.
- the direction in which the arrow points in the front-rear direction D1 is referred to as the front, and the opposite direction is referred to as the rear.
- the direction in which the arrow is directed in the left-right direction D2 is referred to as the left, and the opposite direction is referred to as the right.
- the direction in which the arrow is directed in the up and down direction D3 is referred to as upward, and the opposite direction is referred to as downward.
- a control device 6 is provided at the rear end of the base 1.
- a display unit 7 and an operation unit 8 are connected to the control device 6. Details of the control device 6, the display unit 7, and the operation unit 8 will be described later.
- two main body bases 2 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape are provided so as to extend in the front-rear direction D1.
- the two main body bases 2 are arranged so as to be arranged in parallel at a predetermined interval.
- Two rails 3 are mounted on the two main body bases 2, respectively.
- the two rails 3 are fixed horizontally so as to be aligned in parallel at the same height and to extend in the front-rear direction D1.
- Two table devices 200 are provided on the two rails 3 so as to be arranged in the front-rear direction D1.
- Each table device 200 is configured to be movable in the direction in which the rail 3 extends (front-rear direction D1).
- the table device 200 mainly includes a table 201, a table support device 210, and a movement drive unit 220.
- the movement drive unit 220 includes a conveyance table 220 ⁇ / b> B that moves on the rail 3. Further, the movement drive unit 220 includes a drive unit (not shown) that moves the transport table 220B in the front-rear direction D1.
- the movement drive unit 220 is provided with an encoder for detecting the position of the table device 200 in the front-rear direction D1. The output signal of the encoder is given to the control device 6.
- a table support device 210 is provided on the transfer table 220B, and a table 201 is provided on the table support device 210.
- the table 201 is constituted by a substantially square plate-like member, and has a support surface 201a facing upward.
- the support surface 201a is parallel to the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2, and is formed so as to be able to selectively support a flat object to be transferred, a flat plate, and a calibration plate CP described later.
- the table 201 may be configured so that the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP can be sucked and held on the support surface 201a.
- the table 201 may be configured such that the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP can be chucked.
- the table support device 210 supports the table 201 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2 with respect to the transport table 220B, and supports the table 201 so as to be rotatable in the ⁇ direction with respect to the transport table 220B. Further, the table support device 210 includes a drive unit (not shown) that moves the table 201 in the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2 with respect to the transport table 220B and rotates the table 201 in the ⁇ direction with respect to the transport table 220B.
- the table support device 210 is provided with a plurality of encoders for detecting the amount of movement of the table 201 with respect to the transport table 220B in the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2 and the amount of rotation of the table 201 with respect to the transport table 220B in the ⁇ direction. Output signals from the plurality of encoders are supplied to the control device 6.
- roller support devices 331 and 332 are provided so as to sandwich a substantially central portion of the pedestal portion 1 in the front-rear direction D1.
- the roller support devices 331 and 332 are integrally fixed to the pedestal portion 1.
- a transfer roller 310 is provided between the roller support devices 331 and 332.
- the transfer roller 310 has a rotation shaft 320 and an outer peripheral surface capable of holding a transfer object.
- Alignment marks RA1 and RA2 and a reference line RL are provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 so as to be aligned in a direction parallel to the rotation shaft 320.
- the reference line RL is located between the alignment marks RA1 and RA2 and extends parallel to the rotation axis 320.
- the alignment marks RA1 and RA2 and the reference line RL may be formed, for example, by cutting the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310, or may be formed by performing laser processing on the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310. You may form with a coating material.
- Roller support devices 331 and 332 rotatably support one end and the other end of the rotation shaft 320 of the transfer roller 310, respectively.
- Each of the roller support devices 331 and 332 includes a lift drive unit 341 (FIG. 3 to be described later) and a rotation drive unit 351 (FIG. 3 to be described later).
- the elevating drive unit 341 (FIG. 3) supports each end of the rotating shaft 320 in a rotatable manner, and supports each end in the vertical direction D3.
- the lift drive unit 341 is provided with an encoder for detecting the amount of movement in the vertical direction D3 of the support position of each end of the rotating shaft 320.
- the output signal of the encoder is given to the control device 6.
- the rotation drive unit 351 (FIG. 3) rotates the transfer roller 310.
- the rotation drive unit 351 is provided with an encoder for detecting the amount of change in the rotation angle of the rotation shaft 320.
- the output signal of the encoder is given to the control device 6.
- the roller support device 332 is provided with a rotating shaft adjusting mechanism 340 that can be operated by a user.
- the rotary shaft adjusting mechanism 340 can move the support position of the other end portion of the rotary shaft 320 by the roller support device 332 in the front-rear direction D1, as indicated by the white arrow A3 in FIG.
- the direction of the rotation axis 320 can be adjusted in a plane parallel to the support surface 201a (FIG. 2).
- the first main body 4 is provided at a position behind the transfer roller 310 so as to surround the moving path of the table device 200 moving on the rail 3 from the left-right direction D2 and from above.
- the first main body portion 4 is integrally fixed to the pedestal portion 1.
- a plurality (four in this example) of cameras 11, 12, 31, 32 are provided in the first main body 4.
- the cameras 11, 12, 31, and 32 for example, CCD (charge coupled device) cameras having a fixed magnification objective lens are used.
- the first main body 4 supports each of the cameras 11 and 12 so that the position can be adjusted independently of the table device 200 and the transfer roller 310.
- each of the cameras 11 and 12 is basically arranged so that the field of view AA faces downward from above the movement path of the table device 200.
- the first main body 4 supports each of the cameras 31 and 32 so that the position can be adjusted independently of the table device 200 and the transfer roller 310.
- each of the cameras 31 and 32 is basically arranged such that the visual field AC faces from the rear toward the front toward a part of the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310.
- the second main body 5 is provided so as to surround the moving path of the table device 200 moving on the rail 3 from the left and right directions D2 and above from a position in front of the transfer roller 310.
- the second main body portion 5 is integrally fixed to the pedestal portion 1.
- the second main body 5 is provided with a plurality (two in this example) of cameras 11 and 12. Similar to the first main body 4, the second main body 5 supports each of the cameras 11 and 12 so that the position can be adjusted independently of the table device 200 and the transfer roller 310.
- each of the two table devices 200 is provided with a plurality (two in this example) of cameras 21 and 22 and a plurality (two in this example) of laser displacement meters 91 and 92.
- the cameras 21 and 22 for example, CCD cameras having fixed magnification objective lenses are used.
- each table device 200 is provided with a U-shaped cutout U at the center of two side portions facing each other.
- the table 201 is supported by the table support device 210 so that, for example, two notches U are aligned in the left-right direction D2.
- the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 are respectively fixed to the table 201 so as to be positioned inside the two notches U.
- Each of the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 is a reflection type laser displacement meter, and has a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.
- the emission unit emits laser light upward.
- the light receiving unit receives the laser beam reflected from the upper side to the lower side, and gives an output signal indicating the distance from the position where the laser beam is emitted to the position where the laser beam is reflected to the control device 6 at a constant cycle. .
- a height reference position is set on the support surface 201a (FIG. 2) for the laser displacement meter 91.
- a flat plate is disposed on the support surface 201a so as to cover the upper side of the laser displacement meter 91.
- the flat plate has a predetermined flatness.
- the distance from the height reference position to the position where the laser beam of the laser displacement meter 91 is reflected that is, the laser beam of the laser displacement meter 91 is reflected from the support surface 201a.
- the distance to the determined position can be calculated.
- the height reference position is set on the support surface 201a as in the example of the laser displacement meter 91.
- the table device 200 is moved at a constant speed in the front-rear direction D1 while none of the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP are supported on the table 201.
- the laser light emitted from each laser displacement meter 91 and 92 scans on the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 in the front-rear direction D1. Is done.
- the distances from the height reference positions of the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 are detected at a plurality of positions in the front-rear direction D1. Therefore, the shortest distance from the height reference position of the laser displacement meter 91 to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 when the table device 200 moves in the front-rear direction D1 can be acquired. Further, the shortest distance from the height reference position of the laser displacement meter 92 to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 when the table device 200 moves in the front-rear direction D1 can be acquired.
- the height reference positions of the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 are adjusted so as to be located within a common horizontal plane (support surface 201a).
- the shortest distance detected by the laser displacement meter 91 can be regarded as the height of the lower end portion of the transfer roller 310 in the vertical plane including the movement path of the laser displacement meter 91.
- the shortest distance detected by the laser displacement meter 92 can be regarded as the height of the lower end portion of the transfer roller 310 in the vertical plane including the moving path of the laser displacement meter 92.
- the height of the lower end detected by the laser displacement meter 91 and the height of the lower end detected by the laser displacement meter 92 May be different.
- the axis of the transfer roller 310 is inclined with respect to the support surface 201a (FIG. 2).
- the elevation drive unit 341 (FIG. 3) of the roller support devices 331 and 332 is controlled to adjust the height of one end and the other end of the rotating shaft 320.
- the cameras 21 and 22 are provided on the movement drive unit 220 so as to be positioned inside the notch U of the table 201 when the table device 200 is viewed from above. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, each of the cameras 21 and 22 is provided on the transport table 220 ⁇ / b> B of the movement driving unit 220 via the adjustment mechanism 23.
- the adjusting mechanism 23 supports the cameras 21 and 22 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2 with respect to the carriage 220B.
- the cameras 21 and 22 supported by the adjusting mechanism 23 move in the front-rear direction D1 together with the table support device 210.
- Each of the cameras 21 and 22 is basically arranged so that the visual field AB is directed upward from below.
- the 1 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory.
- the memory stores a system program and various data such as transfer conditions.
- the CPU executes a system program stored in the memory, and controls the operation of each component of the transfer apparatus 100.
- the display unit 7 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) panel or an organic EL (electroluminescence) panel.
- the operation unit 8 includes a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and is operated by a user to input predetermined information to the control device 6 or to instruct a predetermined operation.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the transfer apparatus 100 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, output signals from the cameras 11 and 12 are given to the control device 6. Output signals from the cameras 21 and 22 are given to the control device 6. Output signals from the cameras 31 and 32 are given to the control device 6. The control device 6 generates a plurality of image data respectively corresponding to a plurality of output signals given from the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32.
- the control device 6 can store a plurality of generated image data in an internal memory. In addition, the control device 6 causes the display unit 7 to display a plurality of images based on the generated plurality of image data.
- the output signals from the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 are given to the control device 6.
- the control device 6 calculates the distance from the height reference position of each of the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 to the position where the laser beam is reflected, based on the output signal given from each of the laser displacement meters 91 and 92.
- the information on the distance is displayed on the display unit 7 as height information, for example.
- the control device 6 is instructed to perform an operation related to the table device 200 based on the operation of the operation unit 8 by the user.
- the control device 6 controls the operations of the table support device 210 and the movement drive unit 220 based on the given command and the output signal of the encoder from the table device 200.
- the control device 6 causes the display unit 7 to display the position of the table device 200 in the front-rear direction D1.
- the control device 6 is instructed to perform operations related to the roller support devices 331 and 332 based on the operation of the operation unit 8 by the user. In this case, the control device 6 controls the operations of the elevation drive unit 341 and the rotation drive unit 351 based on the given command and the output signals of the encoders from the roller support devices 331 and 332.
- the transfer condition of the transfer object to the object is input to the control device 6 based on the operation of the operation unit 8 by the user.
- the control device 6 stores the input transfer condition data in an internal memory.
- the control device 6 controls the movement drive unit 220 of the table device 200 and the rotation drive unit 351 of the roller support devices 331 and 332 based on the stored transfer conditions.
- the control device 6 may be configured by a microcomputer instead of the CPU and the memory.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of the calibration plate.
- the calibration plate CP has the same outer shape as the object.
- the calibration plate CP includes a transparent portion CP1 and a frame portion CP2.
- the transparent portion CP1 has a rectangular shape and is formed of a transparent material such as glass or acrylic resin.
- the frame portion CP2 is formed so as to surround the transparent portion CP1 and have the same outer shape as the object, and supports the transparent portion CP1.
- the frame portion CP2 is formed of a metal material such as aluminum.
- alignment marks M1, M2, M3, and M4 are provided in the vicinity of the four corners of the transparent portion CP1, respectively.
- Two alignment marks M11 and M12 are provided in the vicinity of the center of the pair of short sides of the transparent portion CP1.
- the two alignment marks M1, M2 and one alignment mark M11 provided in the vicinity of one short side of the transparent portion CP1 are arranged in one direction parallel to the short side.
- Two linear marks CL extending in one direction are provided between the two alignment marks M1, M2 and one alignment mark M11.
- the two alignment marks M3 and M4 and one alignment mark M12 provided in the vicinity of the other short side of the transparent portion CP1 are arranged in one direction parallel to the short side.
- Two linear marks CL extending in one direction are also provided between the two alignment marks M3 and M4 and one alignment mark M12.
- the two alignment marks M11 and M12 are arranged in parallel with a pair of long sides. That is, the two alignment marks M11 and M12 are arranged in the other direction orthogonal to the one direction.
- One linear mark CL extending in the other direction is provided between the two alignment marks M11 and M12.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of reference indices set in the visual fields AA, AB, and AC of the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, and 32.
- the reference index VP is set at the center of each of the visual fields AA, AB, AC, for example.
- the reference index VP is marked on the objective lens.
- the user exists in the reference index VP and the visual fields AA, AB, and AC in a state where the images acquired by the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, and 32 are displayed on the display unit 7. It is possible to easily grasp the positional relationship with the object to be performed (for example, alignment marks M1, M2, etc. of the calibration plate CP).
- FIG. 6 to 11 are diagrams for explaining an example of the calibration procedure of the transfer apparatus 100.
- FIG. 6, 8, 9, and 11, a plurality of states of the transfer device 100 in the calibration procedure are shown in an external perspective view except for some components.
- the front table device 200 is moved to a position in front of the transfer roller 310 and at or near the front end of the rail 3. Further, the rear table apparatus 200 is moved to an initial position separated from the transfer roller 310 by a predetermined distance rearward.
- the rear table device 200 In the state where none of the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP are supported on the table 201, the rear table device 200 is moved at a constant speed in the front-rear direction D1 so as to pass through the space below the transfer roller 310. Based on the output signals of the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 provided on the rear table device 200, the heights of the lower end portions of the transfer roller 310 are detected. When the axis of the transfer roller 310 is inclined with respect to the support surface 201a (FIG. 2), the axis of the transfer roller 310 is adjusted by adjusting the height of one end and the other end of the rotating shaft 320. Parallel to the support surface 201a (FIG. 2).
- the position of the table device 200 in the front-rear direction D1 is displayed on the display unit 7. Therefore, the user determines the position in the front-rear direction D1 of the table device 200 when the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 are positioned below the lower end of the transfer roller 310 as the lower end facing position. Also, the determined lower end facing position is recorded. Thereafter, the rear table apparatus 200 is moved to the initial position.
- the calibration plate CP is arranged on the table 201 of the rear table apparatus 200. Therefore, the position of the calibration plate CP is visually adjusted so that the two alignment marks M11 and M12 (FIG. 4) are positioned on the two notches U of the table 201, respectively.
- the alignment marks M1, M11, and M2 are arranged in the front-rear direction D1.
- the alignment marks M4, M12, and M3 are arranged in the front-rear direction D1.
- the alignment marks M11 and M12 are generally arranged in the left-right direction D2.
- an image acquired by the camera 11 is displayed on the display unit 7.
- the user visually recognizes the image displayed on the display unit 7, and the reference index VP (FIG. 5) of the camera 11 is positioned on one alignment mark M1 among the plurality of alignment marks M1 to M4, M11, and M12.
- the table device 200 is moved in the front-rear direction D1 and moved to a separated position separated from the initial position.
- FIG. 7A shows an example of the positional relationship between the field of view AA of the camera 11 and the calibration plate CP when the table device 200 that supports the calibration plate CP is in the initial position.
- FIG. 7B shows an example of the positional relationship between the field of view AA of the camera 11 and the calibration plate CP when the table device 200 that supports the calibration plate CP is in the separated position.
- FIG. 7C shows another example of the positional relationship between the field of view AA of the camera 11 and the calibration plate CP when the table apparatus 200 that supports the calibration plate CP is in the initial position.
- FIG. 7D shows another example of the positional relationship between the field of view AA of the camera 11 and the calibration plate CP when the table device 200 that supports the calibration plate CP is in the separated position.
- the two alignment marks M1, M2 are arranged in one direction, and the two alignment marks M3, M4 are arranged in one direction. Therefore, when one direction in the calibration plate CP is parallel to the front-rear direction D1, the reference index VP of the camera 11 is parallel to one direction of the calibration plate CP as the table device 200 moves in the front-rear direction D1. Move to. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the reference index VP of the camera 11 is located on the alignment mark M1 at the initial position and on the alignment mark M2 at the separated position.
- the reference index VP of the camera 11 intersects one direction of the calibration plate CP as the table apparatus 200 moves in the front-rear direction D1. Move in the direction.
- the reference index VP of the camera 11 is located on the alignment mark M1 at the initial position, but deviated from the alignment mark M2 at the separated position.
- the user can visually recognize the image displayed on the display unit 7, so that the reference index VP of the camera 11 is positioned on the alignment mark M 1 at the initial position and positioned on the alignment mark M 2 at the separated position.
- the position of the table 201 in the front-rear direction D1, the position in the left-right direction D2, and the rotation angle in the ⁇ direction with respect to 220B (FIG. 2) are adjusted.
- the two alignment marks M1, M2 are arranged in the front-rear direction D1
- the two alignment marks M3, M4 are arranged in the front-rear direction D1.
- Two alignment marks M11 and M12 are arranged in the left-right direction D2. That is, the calibration plate CP is positioned so that one direction of the calibration plate CP is parallel to the front-rear direction D1 and the other direction of the calibration plate CP is parallel to the left-right direction D2.
- the reference index VP of the camera 11 moves between the two alignment marks M1 and M2 arranged in one direction, the reference index VP of the camera 11 passes over the alignment mark M11 located between the two alignment marks M1 and M2. To do. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, the rear table apparatus 200 is moved in the front-rear direction D1 so that the reference index VP of the camera 11 is positioned on the alignment mark M11.
- the position of the table device 200 after the movement is referred to as a table reference position.
- an image acquired by the camera 12 is displayed on the display unit 7.
- the user positions the camera 12 while viewing the image displayed on the display unit 7 so that the reference index VP of the camera 12 is positioned on the alignment mark M12.
- the two alignment marks M11, M12 are arranged in the left-right direction D2
- the two reference indices VP of the two cameras 11, 12 are accurately arranged in the left-right direction D2.
- two images acquired by the cameras 21 and 22 are displayed on the display unit 7 respectively.
- the user positions the camera 21 so that the reference index VP of the camera 21 is positioned on the alignment mark M11 while visually recognizing the image displayed on the display unit 7.
- the user positions the camera 22 while viewing the image displayed on the display unit 7 so that the reference index VP of the camera 22 is positioned on the alignment mark M12.
- the two reference indices VP of the two cameras 21 and 22 are accurately aligned in the left-right direction D2.
- the calibration plate CP is removed from the rear table apparatus 200. Further, the table device 200 is moved from the table reference position to the lower end facing position recorded in the previous procedure in a state where none of the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP is supported on the table 201. Further, the transfer roller 310 is rotated so that the alignment marks RA 1 and RA 2 and the reference line RL are positioned at the lower end portion of the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310. In the transfer roller 310, the rotation angle of the rotary shaft 320 when the reference line RL is positioned at the lower end portion of the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 is set as the reference angle.
- the laser displacement meters 91 and 92 are provided in the vicinity of the cameras 21 and 22, respectively. Therefore, when the table device 200 is at the position opposed to the lower end, the lower end of the transfer roller 310 is positioned in the field of view AB (FIG. 2) of the cameras 21 and 22. In this state, two images acquired by the cameras 21 and 22 are displayed on the display unit 7, respectively.
- FIG. 10A shows an example of the positional relationship between the visual fields AB of the cameras 21 and 22 and the reference line RL of the transfer roller 310 when the table device 200 is at the lower end facing position.
- FIG. 10B shows another example of the positional relationship between the visual field AB of the cameras 21 and 22 and the reference line RL of the transfer roller 310 when the table device 200 is at the lower end facing position.
- 10A and 10B show the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 as viewed from below.
- the length of the reference line RL provided on the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 is longer than the distance between the two alignment marks M11 and M12 in the calibration plate CP of FIG.
- the user visually recognizes the image displayed on the display unit 7, and for example, the front-rear direction of the table apparatus 200 so that the reference index VP of one of the cameras 21 and 22 is positioned on the reference line RL. Adjust the position of D1.
- the two reference indices VP of the two cameras 21 and 22 are arranged in the left-right direction D2, when the axis of the transfer roller 310 is parallel to the plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction D1, FIG. As shown in a), the two reference indices VP of the cameras 21 and 22 are both located on the reference line RL.
- the reference index VP of one camera 21 is the reference line RL as shown in FIG. Even when positioned above, the reference index VP of the other camera 22 deviates from the reference line RL.
- the user moves the support position of the other end of the rotating shaft 320 in the front-rear direction D1 by the rotating shaft adjusting mechanism 340 so that the two reference indices VP of the cameras 21 and 22 are both positioned on the reference line RL.
- the direction of the rotation shaft 320 of the transfer roller 310 is adjusted in a plane parallel to the support surface 201a.
- the user can adjust the distance between the reference line RL in the front-rear direction D1 and the reference index VP of the cameras 21 and 22 on the images acquired by the cameras 21 and 22 at the other end of the rotary shaft 320.
- the support position is moved in the front-rear direction D1 by the rotation axis adjustment mechanism 340.
- the axis of the transfer roller 310 is parallel to the plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction D1.
- the rear table apparatus 200 is moved to the table reference position. Further, the transfer roller 310 is rotated from the reference angle to a predetermined rotation angle so that the alignment marks RA1, RA2 and the reference line RL are directed in a predetermined direction.
- a predetermined rotation angle of the transfer roller 310 at this time is called an imaging angle.
- the alignment marks RA1 and RA2 and the reference line RL face backward with the transfer roller 310 at the imaging angle.
- the image acquired by the cameras 31 and 32 is displayed on the display unit 7.
- the user positions the camera 31 so that the reference index VP (FIG. 5) of the camera 31 is positioned on the alignment mark RA1 of the transfer roller 310 while viewing the image displayed on the display unit 7.
- the user positions the camera 32 so that the reference index VP (FIG. 5) of the camera 32 is positioned on the alignment mark RA2 of the transfer roller 310.
- the front table device 200 When the front table device 200 is used, the front table device 200 also has the cameras 11 and 12 provided in front of the transfer roller 310 in the same manner as the procedure shown in FIGS. 1 and 6 to 8 described above. Perform positioning work. Further, the positioning work of the cameras 21 and 22 provided in the front table apparatus 200 is performed. Thereby, calibration for performing accurate transfer between the front table device 200 and the transfer roller 310 is completed.
- the above calibration is performed, for example, every day when a predetermined number of transfers are performed, or every replacement work of a sheet-like member SM described later.
- an object to be transferred that is transferred to an object is held by a sheet-like member that is detachably attached to the transfer roller 310.
- the sheet-like member has an attachment surface attached to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 and a holding surface opposite to the attachment surface.
- the holding surface is configured to hold the transfer object.
- the shape of the holding surface of the sheet-like member is selected from a flat surface or an uneven surface according to the specification of the transfer object.
- the transferred object is an electronic component such as a predetermined element or a chip on which the predetermined element is mounted
- at least a part of the region on the holding surface of the sheet-like member needs to have adhesiveness.
- the entire holding surface of the sheet-like member may be an adhesive region, or a part of the holding surface of the sheet-like member may be an adhesive region.
- the holding surface of the sheet-like member may be a flat surface or an uneven surface.
- a sheet-like member that holds the transfer object is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310.
- a sheet-like member consists of a resin base material etc. which have flexibility, for example.
- the sheet-like member is provided with two alignment marks corresponding respectively to the two alignment marks RA1 and RA2 of the transfer roller 310.
- a portion to which the sheet-like member is to be attached is predetermined as a sheet attachment portion.
- the two alignment marks of the sheet-like member overlap the two alignment marks RA1 and RA2 of the transfer roller 310, respectively.
- the sheet-like member is attached at a position shifted from the sheet attachment portion, at least one of the two alignment marks on the sheet-like member is displaced from the alignment mark of the corresponding transfer roller 310.
- FIG. 12 is an external perspective view of the transfer apparatus 100 showing a procedure for detecting a positional deviation of the sheet-like member attached to the transfer roller 310.
- FIG. 12 illustration of some components of the transfer apparatus 100 is omitted.
- the user adjusts the rotation angle of the transfer roller 310 to the imaging angle after attaching the sheet-like member SM to the sheet attachment portion of the transfer roller 310.
- an image acquired by the cameras 31 and 32 is displayed on the display unit 7.
- the reference indices VP of the two cameras 31 and 32 are positioned so as to be positioned on the two alignment marks RA1 and RA2 (FIG. 11) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310, respectively. Therefore, when the sheet-like member SM is accurately attached to the sheet attachment portion, the reference indices VP of the two cameras 31 and 32 are positioned on the two alignment marks SM1 and SM2 of the sheet-like member, respectively.
- the sheet-like member SM is attached at a position shifted from the sheet attachment portion, at least one of the reference indices VP of the two cameras 31 and 32 is displaced from the two alignment marks SM1 and SM2 of the sheet-like member.
- the amount of deviation of the alignment mark SM1 from the reference index VP of the camera 31 that is, the amount of deviation of the alignment mark SM1 from the alignment mark RA1 (FIG. 11) can be calculated. it can.
- the amount of deviation of the alignment mark SM2 from the reference index VP of the camera 32 that is, the amount of deviation of the alignment mark SM2 from the alignment mark RA2 (FIG. 11) can be calculated. .
- the user operates the operation unit 8 to shift the alignment mark SM1 from the alignment mark RA1 and the shift amount of the alignment mark SM2 from the alignment mark RA2 based on the image displayed on the display unit 7. Is calculated by the control device 6 of FIG. The user records the calculated deviation amount.
- a semiconductor substrate, a glass substrate, a resin base material having flexibility, or the like is used as the object to which the transferred object is transferred.
- the object has the same outer shape as the calibration plate CP of FIG.
- the object is provided with two alignment marks at positions corresponding to the two alignment marks M11 and M12 of the calibration plate CP of FIG.
- the rear table device 200 After the sheet-like member SM is attached to the transfer roller 310, the rear table device 200 is moved to the table reference position. In a state where the table apparatus 200 is at the table reference position, the object is arranged on the table 201 so that the two alignment marks of the object are located in the field of view AA (FIG. 2) of the cameras 11 and 12.
- the image acquired by the cameras 11 and 12 is displayed on the display unit 7.
- the user sets the position of the table 201 in the front-rear direction D1, the position in the left-right direction D2, and the position of the table 201 with respect to the transport table 220B (FIG. 2) so that the reference index VP of the cameras 11 and 12 is positioned on the two alignment marks of the object. Adjust the rotation angle in the ⁇ direction. Thereby, the two alignment marks of the object are arranged in the left-right direction D2.
- the user moves the table 201 in the front-rear direction of the table 201 relative to the transport table 220B (FIG. 2) so that the amount of deviation calculated by the control device 6 at the time of calibration is offset when the transferred object is transferred to the object.
- the position of D1, the position in the left-right direction D2, and the rotation angle in the ⁇ direction are corrected.
- the table 201 on the transport table 220B (FIG. 2). Shift left by 5 ⁇ m.
- the alignment marks SM1 and SM2 of the sheet-like member SM are at positions advanced by 5 ⁇ m in the rotation direction of the transfer roller 310 with respect to the two alignment marks RA1 and RA2 of the transfer roller 310, respectively, The table 201 is shifted forward by 5 ⁇ m.
- the rear table apparatus 200 is moved forward so as to pass under the transfer roller 310 and the transfer roller 310 is rotated. At this time, a part of the sheet-like member SM comes into contact with the upper surface of the object, whereby the transfer object held on the sheet-like member SM is transferred onto the object.
- the transfer object can be transferred to the object using two plates.
- the two versions are referred to as a first version and a second version, respectively.
- the first plate having adhesiveness is attached to the transfer roller 310 as the sheet-like member SM during the calibration.
- a second plate on which the transfer object is held in a predetermined pattern is disposed on the rear table apparatus 200. Further, an object is placed on the front table device 200.
- the back table device 200 is moved in the front-rear direction D1 and the transfer roller 310 is rotated to transfer the transfer object held on the second plate to the first plate. Thereafter, the front table device 200 is moved in the front-rear direction D1 and the transfer roller 310 is rotated to transfer the transfer object held on the first plate to the object.
- the alignment marks SM1 and SM2 are provided on the first plate. Also, two alignment marks corresponding to the two alignment marks M2 of the calibration plate CP are provided on the second plate. Thereby, the positional relationship between the first plate, the second plate, and the object can be corrected in the same procedure as in the above example.
- transfer deviation amount the amount of deviation of the actual transfer position of the transferred object from the design position to which the transferred object is to be transferred.
- the control device 6 performs the front-rear direction D1 of the table 201 with respect to the transport table 220B (FIG. 2) so that the detected transfer deviation amount is canceled when the detected transfer deviation amount exceeds a predetermined allowable range. , The position in the left-right direction D2, and the rotation amount in the ⁇ direction are calculated, and the correction amount is stored. Further, the control device 6 performs correction based on the stored correction amount from the time of transferring the next object. Note that when the correction amount is stored in advance and the new correction amount is calculated, the control device 6 updates the correction amount stored in advance with the new correction amount.
- the control device 6 again detects the transfer deviation amount, calculates the correction amount, and corrects the next object. In this manner, the detection of the transfer deviation amount and the correction of the position of the table 201 are repeated until the detected transfer deviation amount falls within the allowable range. Accordingly, an increase in dimensional error that occurs with time due to continuous use of the transfer device 100 is suppressed.
- the allowable range is set to be a specific value or less. Is preferable, and is more preferably set to be 80% or less of the specific value. For example, when the positioning accuracy of the table 201 is set to 2 ⁇ m or less, the allowable range is preferably set to be ⁇ 2 ⁇ m or less, and is set to be ⁇ 1.6 ⁇ m or less. Is more preferable.
- the amount of transfer deviation can be detected as follows. For example, when conductive ink is used as an object to be transferred, the first detection mark made of conductive ink is held on the sheet-like member together with the pattern of conductive ink. Further, a second detection mark corresponding to the first detection mark is formed in advance at a position on the object to which the first detection mark is to be transferred.
- the first detection mark is accurately overlapped with the second detection mark.
- the first detection mark is transferred to a position shifted from the second detection mark.
- the amount of deviation between the first and second detection marks can be calculated based on image data obtained by imaging the first and second detection marks with a camera after transfer.
- the calculated value is the transfer deviation amount.
- the third chip corresponding to the specific chip is positioned at the position on the object to which the specific chip of the plurality of chips is to be transferred.
- a detection mark may be formed.
- the calibration plate CP is positioned on the table 201 so that one direction and the other direction of the calibration plate CP placed on the table apparatus 200 are parallel to the front-rear direction D1 and the left-right direction D2, respectively.
- the two reference indices VP of the two cameras 21 and 22 provided in each table device 200 are adjusted so as to be accurately aligned in the left-right direction D2.
- the two cameras 21 and 22 are moved together with the table device 200 to the lower end facing position.
- the direction of the rotation shaft 320 of the transfer roller 310 is adjusted in a plane parallel to the support surface 201a based on the two reference indexes VP of the two cameras 21 and 22 and the reference line RL provided on the transfer roller 310. Is done.
- the reference line RL of the transfer roller 310 is parallel to the plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction D1. Therefore, the shift of the rotation shaft 320 of the transfer roller 310 due to an assembly error between a plurality of components of the transfer device 100 is reduced. As a result, the transferred object can be transferred to a desired position of the object with high accuracy.
- the axis of the transfer roller 310 is adjusted in parallel to the support surface 201a based on the detection result of the height of the lower end portion of the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 by the laser displacement meters 91 and 92. be able to. Therefore, the transfer object can be transferred with high accuracy to a desired position of the object.
- the user determines the lower end facing position based on the detection result of the distance (height) by the laser displacement meters 91 and 92, and the determined lower end.
- the control device 6 may determine the lower end facing position based on the detection result of the distance (height) by the laser displacement meters 91 and 92, and store the determined lower end facing position. .
- the user places any one of the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP on the table 201, and the user supports the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP supported on the table 201. Any one is removed, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the transfer device 100 may include an arrangement device that can be controlled by the control device 6 and can convey any of the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP.
- the control device 6 may automatically place any one of the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP on the table device 200 by controlling the placement device. Further, the control device 6 may automatically remove any one of the object, the plate, and the calibration plate CP from the table device 200 by controlling the arrangement device.
- the transfer device 100 may include a camera adjustment device that can be controlled by the control device 6 and can adjust the positions and orientations of the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, and 32.
- the control device 6 controls the camera adjustment device based on the images acquired by the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, for example, thereby controlling the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32.
- the positioning operation may be performed automatically.
- the transfer device 100 may include a detachable device that can be controlled by the control device 6 and that can attach and detach a sheet-like member to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310.
- the control device 6 may automatically attach the sheet-like member to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 by controlling the attachment / detachment device. Further, the control device 6 may automatically remove the sheet-like member from the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310 by controlling the attaching / detaching device.
- the user moves the support position of the other end of the rotating shaft 320 in the front-rear direction D1 by the rotating shaft adjusting mechanism 340, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the rotation axis adjustment mechanism 340 may be configured to be controllable by the control device 6.
- the control device 6 determines the rotation axis 320 of the transfer roller 310 so that the two reference indices VP of the cameras 21 and 22 are both on the reference line RL based on the images acquired by the cameras 21 and 22.
- the support position of the other end may be adjusted.
- the calibration plate CP is composed of the transparent portion CP1 and the frame portion CP2, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the calibration plate CP may be formed of only the transparent portion CP1.
- the transparent portion CP1 is formed to have the same outer shape as the object.
- a CCD camera having an objective lens with a fixed magnification is used as the camera 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- a CCD camera having a zoom lens whose magnification can be changed may be used as the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, and 32.
- the zoom lens magnification is set low. Accordingly, the target alignment mark M1 can be easily searched over a wide range.
- the zoom lens magnification is set high. Thereby, the image of the alignment mark M1 used as object can be acquired with high resolution. Thereby, the camera 11 can be positioned with high accuracy.
- each camera 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32 a CCD camera having a plurality of objective lenses having different magnifications may be used.
- the calibration can be performed more easily and more accurately by properly using the objective lenses of the cameras 11, 12, 21, 22, 31, and 32 according to the contents of the calibration work.
- two alignment marks M1, M2 are used to make one direction of the calibration plate CP parallel to the front-rear direction D1, and the reference indices VP of the cameras 11, 12 are arranged in the left-right direction D2. Therefore, although the alignment marks M11 and M12 are used, the present invention is not limited to this. Two alignment marks M1 and M11 are used to make one direction of the calibration plate CP parallel to the front-rear direction D1, and alignment marks M11 and M12 are used to align the reference indices VP of the cameras 11 and 12 in the left-right direction D2. May be.
- one alignment mark M11 is used as the first or second alignment mark in order to make one direction of the calibration plate CP parallel to the front-rear direction D1, and the reference index VP of the two cameras 11, 12 is used in the left-right direction D2. It may also be used as a third or fourth alignment mark for arranging in a row.
- the two alignment marks M1, M2 for making one direction of the calibration plate CP parallel to the front-rear direction D1 and the reference index VP of the cameras 11, 12 are
- the alignment marks M11 for alignment in D2 are aligned in one direction, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the alignment mark M11 may be provided at a position shifted from the direction in which the two alignment marks M1 and M2 are arranged.
- FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of an electronic device transfer apparatus 100 according to another embodiment. Hereinafter, the difference between the transfer apparatus 100 of FIG. 13 and the transfer apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 will be described.
- a roller support device 431 is provided in front of the roller support device 331 and at a position behind the second main body portion 5. Further, a roller support device 432 is provided at a position in front of the roller support device 332 and behind the second main body portion 5.
- a transfer roller 410 is provided between the roller support devices 431 and 432.
- the transfer roller 410 has a rotating shaft 420 and an outer peripheral surface capable of holding a transfer object.
- a reference line RL extending in parallel with the rotation shaft 420 is provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 410.
- the roller support devices 431 and 432 basically have the same configuration as the roller support devices 331 and 332, and rotatably support one end portion and the other end portion of the rotation shaft 420 of the transfer roller 410, respectively.
- Each of the roller support devices 431 and 432 includes a lifting drive unit and a rotation drive unit (not shown).
- the raising / lowering drive units of the roller support devices 431 and 432 rotatably support the end portions of the rotating shaft 420, and the support positions of the end portions are indicated by white arrows A11 and A12 in FIG. Move in the vertical direction D3.
- the rotation driving units of the roller support devices 431 and 432 rotate the transfer roller 410.
- the roller support device 432 is provided with a rotating shaft adjusting mechanism 440 configured to be operable by a user.
- the rotary shaft adjusting mechanism 440 can move the support position of the other end portion of the rotary shaft 320 by the roller support device 432 in the front-rear direction D1, as indicated by the white arrow A13 in FIG.
- Each roller support device 431, 432 further has an advancing / retreating drive unit (not shown).
- the advancing / retreating drive unit of the roller support device 431 moves one end portion of the rotating shaft 420 in the front-rear direction D1 with respect to the roller support device 331 as indicated by a thick dotted arrow A21.
- the advancing / retreating drive unit of the roller support device 432 moves the other end portion of the rotating shaft 420 in the front-rear direction D1 with respect to the roller support device 331 as indicated by a thick dotted line arrow A22.
- These advance / retreat drive units are controlled by the control device 6.
- the axis of the transfer roller 410 is made parallel to the support surface 201a (FIG. 2) in the same procedure as that for the transfer roller 310 described above. Further, the axis of the transfer roller 410 is made parallel to a plane orthogonal to the front-rear direction D1. Thereby, even when transferring is performed using the two transfer rollers 310 and 410, the transfer object can be transferred to a desired position of the object with high accuracy.
- the transfer object is a chip having one surface and the other surface. It is assumed that a chip is provided so that one surface is in contact with an upper surface of a certain substrate (hereinafter referred to as a first substrate). This chip is transferred (transferred) onto the upper surface of a new substrate (second substrate) so that the other surface is in contact therewith.
- the first sheet-like member is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310
- the second sheet-like member is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 410.
- the first substrate is placed on the rear table device 200 with the other surface of the chip facing upward, and positioning is performed.
- the second substrate is placed on the front table device 200 and positioned.
- the holding surface of the first sheet-like member, the holding surface of the second sheet-like member, and the upper surface of the second substrate have adhesiveness.
- the rear table apparatus 200 is moved and the transfer roller 310 is rotated. Thereby, the chip is transferred from the first substrate to the first sheet-like member so that the other surface contacts the holding surface of the first sheet-like member.
- the transfer roller 410 is moved backward so as to contact the outer peripheral surface of the transfer roller 310, and the transfer rollers 310 and 410 are rotated in opposite directions. Thereby, the chip is transferred from the first sheet-like member to the second sheet-like member so that one surface is in contact with the holding surface of the second sheet-like member.
- the front table device 200 is moved and the transfer roller 410 is rotated.
- the chip is transferred from the second sheet-like member to the second substrate so that the other surface is in contact with the upper surface of the second substrate.
- transfer transfer
- the transfer device 100 may include three or more transfer rollers.
- a plurality of transfer objects of different types are held on a plurality of transfer rollers.
- the plurality of types of transferred objects include a chip including a red light emitting element, a chip including a green light emitting element, and a chip including a blue light emitting element.
- Whether reverse transfer or normal transfer should be performed depends on the specifications of the chip.
- a transfer roller to be used for reverse transfer and a transfer roller to be used for normal transfer are provided for each chip. Can be set.
- a plurality of normal transfers can be executed continuously, a plurality of reverse transfers can be executed continuously, and a combination of normal transfer and reverse transfer can be executed.
- the desired transfer can be performed regardless of the chip specifications, and the convenience of the transfer apparatus 100 is improved.
- the alignment mark M1 is an example of the first alignment mark
- the alignment mark M2 is an example of the second alignment mark
- the alignment mark M11 is an example of the third alignment mark
- the alignment mark M12 is an example of a fourth alignment mark
- the calibration plate CP is an example of a calibration plate
- the transfer device 100 is an example of a transfer device for an electronic device.
- the support surface 201a is an example of a support surface
- the table 201 is an example of a table
- the front-rear direction D1 is an example of the first direction
- the left-right direction D2 is an example of the second direction
- the apparatus 210 is an example of a table support apparatus
- the initial position is an example of the first position
- the separation position is an example of the second position
- the table reference position is an example of the third position
- the facing position is an example of the fourth position
- the movement driving unit 220 is an example of the movement driving unit.
- the rotating shaft 320 is an example of a rotating shaft
- the reference line RL is an example of a reference line
- the transfer rollers 310 and 410 are examples of a transfer roller
- the lifting / lowering drive unit of the support devices 431 and 432 is an example of a shaft support unit
- the rotation drive unit 351 of the roller support devices 331 and 332 and the rotation drive unit of the roller support devices 431 and 432 are examples of a rotation drive unit
- a camera 11 is an example of the first reference index
- the camera 11 is an example of the first imaging unit
- the reference index VP of the camera 12 is an example of the second reference index
- the camera 12 is the first reference index.
- the reference index VP of the camera 21 is an example of the third reference index
- the camera 21 is an example of the third imaging unit
- the reference index VP of the camera 22 is the fourth reference index.
- An example of an indicator, La 22 is an example of a fourth image pickup unit is an example of the display unit 7 is a display unit.
- the laser displacement meter 91 and the control device 6 are examples of the first detection unit, the height reference position set for the laser displacement meter 91 is an example of the first detection position, and the laser displacement meter 92 and the control device 6 are controlled.
- the device 6 is an example of the second detection unit, and the height reference position set for the laser displacement meter 92 is an example of the second detection position.
- the sheet-like member SM is an example of a sheet-like member
- the alignment mark SM1 is an example of a fifth alignment mark
- the alignment mark SM2 is an example of a sixth alignment mark
- the alignment mark RA1 is a seventh alignment mark.
- This is an example of an alignment mark
- the alignment mark RA2 is an example of an eighth alignment mark
- the reference index VP of the camera 31 is an example of a fifth reference index
- the camera 31 is an example of a fifth imaging unit.
- the reference index VP of the camera 32 is an example of a sixth reference index
- the camera 32 is an example of a sixth imaging unit.
- the present invention can be effectively used for manufacturing electronic devices.
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図1は本発明の一実施の形態に係る電子デバイス用の転写装置の外観斜視図であり、図2は図1の転写装置100の模式的側面図である。図1では、転写装置100の内部構造が理解しやすいように、複数の構成要素のうちの一部が点線で示される。図2では、図1の転写装置100のうち一部の構成要素の図示が省略される。
(1)校正
本実施の形態に係る転写装置100においては、被転写物を対象物の設計上の位置に正確に転写するために、校正版および上記のカメラ11,12,21,22,31,32を用いた校正が行われる。
本実施の形態においては、例えば対象物に転写される被転写物は、転写ローラ310に着脱可能に構成されるシート状部材に保持される。ここで、シート状部材は、転写ローラ310の外周面に取り付けられる取り付け面と、取り付け面とは反対側の保持面を有する。保持面は、被転写物を保持可能に構成される。
上記の転写装置100においては、転写が繰り返し実行される場合に、ロットごとにまたは予め定められた数(例えば、100回)の転写が行われるごとに、制御装置6により被転写物が転写されるべき設計上の位置に対する実際の被転写物の転写位置のずれ量(以下、転写ずれ量と呼ぶ。)が検出される。
本実施の形態に係る転写装置100においては、被転写物を対象物に転写する前に校正が行われる。上記の校正手順によれば、テーブル装置200に載置される校正版CPの一方向および他方向が前後方向D1および左右方向D2にそれぞれ平行となるように校正版CPがテーブル201上で位置決めされる。また、各テーブル装置200に設けられる2つのカメラ21,22の2つの基準指標VPが左右方向D2に正確に並ぶように調整される。
(1)上記実施の形態では、使用者がレーザ変位計91,92による距離(高さ)の検出結果に基づいて下端部対向位置を決定し、決定された下端部対向位置を記録するが、本発明はこれに限定されない。転写装置100においては、制御装置6が、レーザ変位計91,92による距離(高さ)の検出結果に基づいて下端部対向位置を決定し、決定された下端部対向位置を記憶してもよい。
以下、請求項の各構成要素と実施の形態の各構成要素との対応の例について説明するが、本発明は下記の例に限定されない。
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- 一方向に並ぶ第1および第2のアライメントマークと前記一方向に直交する他方向に並ぶ第3および第4のアライメントマークとを有する校正版を用いて校正可能であるとともに、電子デバイスを構成する被転写物を対象物に転写する電子デバイス用の転写装置であって、
校正版および対象物を選択的に支持可能な支持面を有するテーブルと、
前記テーブルを前記支持面に平行でかつ互いに直交する第1および第2の方向に移動可能に支持するとともに前記テーブルを前記支持面に直交する軸の周りで回転可能に支持するテーブル支持装置と、
前記テーブル支持装置を第1、第2、第3および第4の位置の間で前記第1の方向に移動させる移動駆動部と、
回転軸を有するとともに、被転写物を保持可能でかつ前記回転軸に平行な基準線を含む外周面を有する転写ローラと、
前記転写ローラを前記回転軸の周りで回転可能に支持する軸支持部と、
前記転写ローラを回転させる回転駆動部と、
第1の基準指標を含む視野を有し、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第1の位置にあるときに前記第1のアライメントマークを撮像し、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第2の位置にあるときに前記第2のアライメントマークを撮像し、前記校正版を支持する前記テーブルが前記第3の位置にあるときに前記第3のアライメントマークを撮像する第1の撮像部と、
第2の基準指標を含む視野を有し、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第3の位置にあるときに、前記第4のアライメントマークを撮像する第2の撮像部と、
前記テーブル支持装置とともに移動しかつ第3の基準指標を含む視野を有し、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第3の位置にあるときに前記校正版の前記第3のアライメントマークを撮像し、前記テーブル支持装置が前記第4の位置にあるときに前記転写ローラの前記基準線を撮像する第3の撮像部と、
前記テーブル支持装置とともに移動しかつ第4の基準指標を含む視野を有し、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第3の位置にあるときに前記校正版の前記第4のアライメントマークを撮像し、前記テーブル支持装置が前記第4の位置にあるときに前記転写ローラの前記基準線を撮像する第4の撮像部と、
前記第1、第2、第3および第4の撮像部により撮像される画像を表示する表示部とを備え、
前記第1および第2の撮像部は前記テーブル支持装置とは独立に位置調整可能に設けられ、前記第3および第4の撮像部は前記テーブルと相対的に位置調整可能に設けられ、前記転写ローラは少なくとも前記支持面に平行な面内で前記回転軸の向きを調整可能に設けられた、電子デバイス用の転写装置。 - 前記テーブル支持装置とともに移動しかつ第1の検出位置から前記転写ローラの外周面までの距離を検出する第1の検出部と、
前記テーブル支持装置とともに移動しかつ第2の検出位置から前記転写ローラの外周面までの距離を検出する第2の検出部とをさらに備え、
前記第1の検出位置と前記第2の検出位置とは前記第2の方向に延びる共通の線上に互いに離間して位置し、
前記転写ローラは、さらに前記第2の方向および前記支持面に直交する第3の方向に平行な面内で前記回転軸の向きを調整可能に設けられた、請求項1記載の電子デバイス用の転写装置。 - 被転写物は、前記転写ローラに着脱可能に構成されるシート状部材に保持され、
前記シート状部材は、第5および第6のアライメントマークを有し、
前記転写ローラの外周面は、前記回転軸に平行な方向に並ぶ第7および第8のアライメントマークを含み、
前記転写装置は、
第5の基準指標を含む視野を有し、前記転写ローラに前記シート状部材が取り付けられない状態で前記転写ローラが予め定められた回転角度にあるときに前記第7のアライメントマークを撮像し、前記転写ローラに前記シート状部材が取り付けられた状態で前記転写ローラが前記予め定められた回転角度にあるときに前記第5のアライメントマークを撮像する第5の撮像部と、
第6の基準指標を含む視野を有し、前記転写ローラに前記シート状部材が取り付けられない状態で前記転写ローラが前記予め定められた回転角度にあるときに前記第8のアライメントマークを撮像し、前記転写ローラに前記シート状部材が取り付けられた状態で前記転写ローラが前記予め定められた回転角度にあるときに前記第6のアライメントマークを撮像する第6の撮像部とをさらに備え、
前記表示部は、前記第5および第6の撮像部により撮像される画像をさらに表示し、
前記第5および第6の撮像部は、前記転写ローラとは独立に位置調整可能に設けられる、請求項1または2記載の電子デバイス用の転写装置。 - 前記転写ローラを複数有し、
前記軸支持部は、前記複数の転写ローラをそれぞれ回転可能に支持するように構成され、
前記回転駆動部は、前記複数の転写ローラをそれぞれ回転させるように構成され、
前記第4の位置は、前記複数の転写ローラにそれぞれ対応する複数の位置に設定される、請求項1~3のいずれか一項に記載の電子デバイス用の転写装置。 - 電子デバイス用の転写方法であって、
請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載の電子デバイス用の転写装置を用意するステップと、
前記転写装置を校正するステップと、
前記校正後の転写装置を用いて被転写物を対象物に転写するステップとを含み、
前記校正するステップは、
前記テーブルの前記支持面上に前記校正版を配置するステップと、
前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置を前記第1の位置に移動させるとともに前記第1の撮像部により撮像される前記第1のアライメントマークの画像を前記表示部に表示させるステップと、
前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第1の位置にあるときに前記第1の撮像部の前記第1の基準指標が前記第1のアライメントマーク上に位置するように前記第1の撮像部の位置を調整するステップと、
前記第1の撮像部の位置を調整するステップの後、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置を前記第2の位置に移動させるとともに前記第1の撮像部により撮像される前記第2のアライメントマークの画像を前記表示部に表示させるステップと、
前記第1の撮像部の位置を調整するステップの後、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第1の位置にあるときに前記第1の撮像部の前記第1の基準指標が前記第1のアライメントマーク上に位置しかつ前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置が前記第2の位置にあるときに前記第1の撮像部の前記第1の基準指標が前記第2のアライメントマーク上に位置するように、前記校正版を支持する前記テーブルの位置を前記テーブル支持装置により調整するステップと、
前記テーブルの位置を調整するステップの後、前記テーブルに前記校正版が支持された状態で前記テーブル支持装置を前記第3の位置に移動させるとともに前記第1の撮像部により撮像される前記第3のアライメントマークの画像、前記第2の撮像部により撮像される前記第4のアライメントマークの画像、前記第3の撮像部により撮像される前記第3のアライメントマークの画像、および前記第4の撮像部により撮像される前記第4のアライメントマークの画像を前記表示部に表示させるステップと、
前記第1~第4のアライメントマークの画像を前記表示部に表示させるステップの後、前記第1の撮像部の前記第1の基準指標が前記第3のアライメントマーク上に位置するように前記第1の撮像部の位置を調整し、前記第2の撮像部の前記第2の基準指標が前記第4のアライメントマーク上に位置するように前記第2の撮像部の位置を調整し、前記第3の撮像部の前記第3の基準指標が前記第3のアライメントマーク上に位置するように前記第3の撮像部の前記テーブルとの相対的な位置関係を調整し、前記第4の撮像部の前記第4の基準指標が前記第4のアライメントマーク上に位置するように前記第4の撮像部の前記テーブルとの相対的な位置関係を調整するステップと、
前記第1~第4の撮像部を調整するステップの後、前記テーブルから前記校正版が取り外された状態で前記テーブル支持装置を前記第4の位置に移動させるとともに前記第3の撮像部により撮像される前記転写ローラの基準線の画像、および前記第4の撮像部により撮像される前記転写ローラの基準線の画像を前記表示部に表示させるステップと、
前記基準線の画像を表示させるステップの後、前記第3の撮像部の前記第3の基準指標が前記基準線上に位置するようにかつ前記第4の撮像部の前記第4の基準指標が前記基準線上に位置するように前記転写ローラの前記回転軸の向きを前記支持面に平行な面内で調整するステップとを含む、電子デバイス用の転写方法。
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