Component mounting system, component supply method, and supply component handling device

Abstract

A reel storage device (43) for storing a plurality of component supply reels (41) is transported to a component mounting machine (6) by an AGV (5). When the reel storage device (43) arrives at the component mounting machine (6) along with the AGV (5), the reel storage device (43) only allows one component supply reel (41) that is to be subjected to a tape assembly operation to be removed from storage among the stored component supply reels (41), and prohibits the removal of other component supply reels (41). Therefore, the component supply reel (41) that an operator can take out from the reel storage device (43) is only one component supply reel (41) that is to be subjected to a tape assembly operation and is allowed to be removed from storage. Therefore, the operator will not take the wrong component supply reel (41). In addition, a notification light (AL) (notification unit) notifies one tape feeder (7) that is to be subjected to a tape assembly operation among a plurality of tape feeders (7). Therefore, the operator can attach the taken-out component supply reel (41) to an appropriate tape feeder (7).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology for replenishing components to a component mounting machine that supplies components stored in a component supply tape by conveying a component supply tape attached to a tape feeder using a tape feeder, and mounts the components on a substrate. Background Art

[0002] A component mounting machine is known that uses a tape feeder to feed a component supply tape pulled out from a component supply reel, thereby supplying components stored in the component supply tape to a predetermined component supply position, and uses a mounting head to mount the components taken out from the component supply position on a substrate. In this component mounting machine, in response to the tape feeder running out of components in the component supply tape, it is necessary to replenish the tape feeder with components. Specifically, a new component supply reel is transported to the component mounting machine, and the component supply tape pulled out from the component supply reel is mounted on the tape feeder.

[0003] In this regard, Patent Documents 1 and 2 propose technologies for reducing the burden on operators associated with component replenishment. For example, Patent Document 1 reduces the burden on operators by using a box that can transport a plurality of component supply reels for component replenishment at once. In addition, Patent Document 2 proposes a technology that automates component replenishment using a device, thereby eliminating the need for operator work.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-182246

[0007] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-216379 Summary of the invention

[0008] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0009] However, in Patent Document 1, in order to prevent the operator from taking the wrong component supply tape from the box, the operator needs to perform the following operation: use a reader to read the ID attached to the taken component supply reel to confirm whether the component supply reel is appropriate. On the other hand, in Patent Document 2, the operator does not need to perform such an operation, but it is difficult to realize a device that automates the operation of assembling the component supply tape to the tape feeder at a practical level.

[0010] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technology that allows an operator to assemble a component supply tape to a tape feeder and eliminates the need for the operator to perform an ID reading operation.

[0011] Technical solutions to solve problems

[0012] The component mounting system involved in the present invention comprises: a component mounting machine, which has a plurality of tape feeders, and supplies components stored in the component supply tape by using the tape feeders to transport the component supply tape assembled on the tape feeders, and mounts the components on the substrate; a replenishment component conveying device, which uses a conveying robot to convey a reel storage device that stores a plurality of component supply reels that respectively hold the component supply tapes to the component mounting machine, so as to perform a tape assembly operation of assembling the component supply tape pulled out from the component supply reel to the tape feeder; and a notification unit, which notifies an operator, during which the reel storage device prohibits all the stored component supply reels from being removed from storage during the movement to the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot, and when the reel storage device arrives at the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot, the reel storage device only allows one of the stored component supply reels that is the object of the tape assembly operation to be removed from storage, and prohibits the removal of other component supply reels, and the notification unit notifies one of the plurality of tape feeders that is the object of the tape assembly operation.

[0013] The component replenishment method involved in the present invention includes the following steps: a step of storing a plurality of component supply reels in a reel storage device, wherein the plurality of component supply reels are respectively held in a component supply tape used in a component mounting machine, wherein the component mounting machine has a plurality of tape feeders, and the components stored in the component supply tape are supplied by the tape feeders through the component supply tapes mounted on the tape feeders, and the components are mounted on a substrate; in order to perform a tape assembly operation of assembling the component supply tape pulled out from the component supply reels to the tape feeders, a conveying robot is used to transport the reel storage device. The process of conveying to the component mounting machine by the conveying robot; and the process of notifying the operator by the notifying unit, during the period of moving to the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot, the reel storage device prohibits the outbound delivery of all the stored component supply reels, when arriving at the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot, the reel storage device only allows the outbound delivery of one of the stored component supply reels that is the object of the tape assembly operation, and prohibits the outbound delivery of other component supply reels, and the notifying unit notifies one of the multiple tape feeders that is the object of the tape assembly operation.

[0014] The replenishment component transport device involved in the present invention comprises: a reel storage device for storing a plurality of component supply reels respectively held on a component supply tape used in a component mounting machine, wherein the component mounting machine has a plurality of belt feeders, and the belt feeders are used to transport the component supply tape assembled on the belt feeders to supply components stored in the component supply tape, and the components are mounted on a substrate; and a conveying robot for conveying the reel storage device to the component mounting machine in order to perform a tape assembly operation of assembling the component supply tape pulled out from the component supply reel on the belt feeder, wherein the reel storage device prohibits all the stored component supply reels from being removed from storage during the movement to the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot, and when the reel storage device arrives at the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot, the reel storage device only allows one of the stored component supply reels that is the object of the tape assembly operation to be removed from storage, and prohibits the removal of other component supply reels.

[0015] In the present invention (component installation system, component replenishment method and replenishment component transport device) constructed in this way, a reel storage device storing a plurality of component supply reels is transported to the component installation machine by a conveying robot. And, when the reel storage device arrives at the component installation machine along with the conveying robot, the reel storage device only allows one of the stored component supply reels that is the object of the tape assembly operation to be taken out of the warehouse, and prohibits the taking out of other component supply reels. Therefore, the component supply reel that the operator can take out from the reel storage device is only the one component supply reel that is the object of the tape assembly operation that is allowed to be taken out of the warehouse. Therefore, the operator will not take the wrong component supply reel. In addition, the notification unit notifies one of the plurality of tape feeders that is the object of the tape assembly operation. Therefore, the operator can assemble the taken-out component supply reel to the appropriate tape feeder. In this way, the assembly of the component supply tape to the tape feeder can be handed over to the operator, and the operator does not need to perform the ID reading operation.

[0016] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured such that when the reel storage device arrives at the component mounting machine, the notification unit notifies one tape feeder. In this configuration, the operator can immediately confirm the tape feeder that is the mounting destination of the component supply tape of the component supply reel that has been allowed to be removed from the storage by the reel storage device when the reel storage device arrives at the component mounting machine.

[0017] In addition, a first notification unit may be provided, and when the tape assembly operation is sequentially performed on the first tape feeder and the second tape feeder among the plurality of tape feeders, when the completion of the tape assembly operation on the first tape feeder is confirmed, the first notification unit notifies the replenishment component conveying device of a component supply reel to be assembled to the second tape feeder in the tape assembly operation on the second tape feeder. In this structure, when the tape assembly operation is repeatedly performed, the replenishment component conveying device can reliably confirm the component supply reel to be the object of each tape assembly operation and allow the removal from the tape storage device.

[0018] In addition, a second notification unit may be provided, and when the reel storage unit reaches the component mounting machine, the second notification unit notifies the replenishment component conveying device of a component supply reel to be the object of the tape assembly operation. In this structure, the replenishment component conveying device can confirm the component supply reel that should be allowed to be discharged from the reel storage unit for the tape assembly operation when it reaches the component mounting machine.

[0019] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured such that when a tape feeder held on a component supply reel is mounted to a tape feeder different from one of the plurality of tape feeders, the notification unit notifies the operator of a warning. In this configuration, the operator can notice the error in the mounting destination of the component supply tape and take appropriate measures.

[0020] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured such that the tape assembly operation is performed by inserting the component supply tape into the tape insertion port of the tape feeder, and the tape sensor provided at the tape insertion port detects the component supply tape to confirm the completion of the tape assembly operation. In this configuration, the tape sensor detects the insertion of the component supply tape into the tape insertion port of the tape feeder by the operator, and the completion of the tape assembly operation can be confirmed.

[0021] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured such that the tape assembly operation is performed by splicing the component supply tape that has been mounted on the tape feeder to the component supply tape that is the target of the tape assembly operation, and the input operation unit that accepts the input operation of the operator confirms the completion of the tape assembly operation by confirming the input operation. In this configuration, the completion of the tape assembly operation can be confirmed by confirming that the operator has performed the input operation on the input operation unit.

[0022] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured to include a third notification unit, and when the first component mounting machine and the second component mounting machine are respectively provided as component mounting machines, and the tape assembly operation is sequentially performed on the first object feeder that is the target of the tape assembly operation among the plurality of tape feeders of the first component mounting machine and the second object feeder that is the target of the tape assembly operation among the plurality of tape feeders of the second component mounting machine, when the completion of the tape assembly operation for all the first object feeders of the first component mounting machine is confirmed, the third notification unit notifies the replenishment component conveying device that the tape assembly operation for the first component mounting machine is completed. In this structure, when all the tape assembly operations for the first component mounting machine are completed, the replenishment component conveying device can receive the notification and start conveying the tape storage device to the second component mounting machine by the conveying robot.

[0023] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured to include a fourth notification unit, and when the reel storage device reaches the component mounting machine, the fourth notification unit notifies the component mounting machine of a list indicating a plurality of component supply reels stored in the reel storage device, and the component mounting machine determines a tape feeder that is to be subjected to tape assembly work among a plurality of tape feeders based on the list. In this configuration, when the reel storage device reaches the component mounting machine, the component mounting machine can immediately determine a tape feeder that is to be subjected to tape assembly work based on the list.

[0024] In addition, the component mounting system can also be configured such that the reel storage device has a plurality of reel storage sections arranged in a vertical direction, and the component supply reels are stored in the reel storage sections. In this structure, the component supply reels can be stored separately in each reel storage section, and the component supply reels can be transported to the component mounting machine.

[0025] In addition, the component installation system can also be constructed as follows: the reel storage device comprises: an inner member, which is provided with a plurality of reel storage parts; an outer member, which is provided with an opening on one side in the vertical direction for the inner member to be inserted and removed in the vertical direction; and a driving unit to cause the outer member and the inner member to displace relative to each other in the vertical direction, the reel storage part has a removal port opened in the horizontal direction, the removal port of the reel storage part located on the inner side of the outer member is closed by the outer member, and on the other hand, the reel storage protruding from the outer member to one side in the vertical direction The removal port of the storage section is opened, and the component supply reels are stored in the reel storage section in such a manner that the component supply reels stored in the reel storage section on one side become the objects of the tape assembly operation earlier. The reel storage device allows only one component supply reel to be taken out of the warehouse by making one of the plurality of reel storage sections that stores a component supply reel that becomes the object of the tape assembly operation protrude from the outer member to one side, and making the reel storage section on the opposite side of the one reel storage section closer to one side be located on the inner side of the outer member. In this structure, by selectively making one reel storage section that stores one component supply reel protrude from the outer member, it is possible to allow only one component supply reel to be taken out of the warehouse, and prohibit the other component supply reels from being taken out of the warehouse.

[0026] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured such that the reel storage device includes: an inner member provided with a plurality of reel storage sections; and an outer member for storing the inner member, the outer member having a discharge port, each of the plurality of reel storage sections having a reel discharge mechanism for discharging a component supply reel, the component supply reel discharged from the reel storage section by the reel discharge mechanism being discharged from the discharge port of the outer member, and the reel storage device allows only one component supply reel to be discharged from storage by causing one of the plurality of reel storage sections that stores a component supply reel to be the target of the tape assembly operation to discharge one component supply reel. In this configuration, by selectively causing one of the plurality of reel storage sections to discharge a component supply reel, it is possible to allow only one component supply reel to be discharged from storage, and prohibit the discharge of other component supply reels.

[0027] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured such that each of the plurality of reel storage sections has: a take-out port provided on one side in the horizontal direction; and a door for opening and closing the take-out port, and the reel storage device allows only one component supply reel to be taken out of the warehouse by opening the door of only one reel storage section that stores a component supply reel to be the target of the tape assembly operation among the plurality of reel storage sections and closing the doors of the other reel storage sections. In this configuration, by selectively opening the door of one reel storage section among the plurality of reel storage sections, only one component supply reel can be taken out of the warehouse, and the taking out of the other component supply reels can be prohibited.

[0028] In addition, the component mounting system may be configured such that each of the plurality of reel storage sections has: a take-out port provided on one side in the horizontal direction; a door for opening and closing the take-out port; and a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the door, and the reel storage device allows only one component supply reel to be taken out of the warehouse by locking the doors of the other reel storage sections when the door of one reel storage section for storing a component supply reel to be the object of the tape assembly operation is opened in the state where the doors of the plurality of reel storage sections are unlocked. In this structure, when the door of one reel storage section among the plurality of reel storage sections is opened, the doors of the other reel storage sections are locked, so that only one component supply reel can be taken out of the warehouse and the other component supply reels can be prohibited from being taken out of the warehouse.

[0029] In addition, the component installation system can also be constructed to further include a component storage warehouse, which has: a reel storage section for storing the component supply reel; and an operation execution section for storing the component supply reel taken out from the reel storage section in the reel storage device, and a reel ID for identifying the component supply reel and a component ID for identifying the component stored in the component supply belt held by the component supply reel are added to the component supply reel. The component storage warehouse has: a storage section for storing storage information representing the correspondence between the reel ID and the component ID of the component supply reel stored in the reel storage section; and a control section for determining the component supply reel that is the object of the belt assembly operation based on the storage information, and storing the component supply reel in the reel storage device using the operation execution section, and the conveying robot conveys the reel storage device from the component storage warehouse to the component installation machine. In this structure, the operation of reliably identifying the component supply reel to be the target of the tape assembly operation based on the reel ID and the component ID and storing the component supply reel in the reel storage device can be performed automatically without the operator. In addition, the reel storage device is transported from the component storage warehouse to the component mounting machine in a state where all the stored component supply reels are prohibited from being taken out of the warehouse. Therefore, the component supply reel to be the target of the tape assembly operation can be reliably transported to the component mounting machine.

[0030] Effects of the Invention

[0031] According to the present invention, the assembly of the component supply tape to the tape feeder can be handed over to the operator, and the operator does not need to perform the ID reading operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing an example of a component mounting system according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 2A This is a diagram schematically showing a component supply reel as a work target in a component storage.

[0034] Figure 2B It is a plan view schematically showing the internal structure of an example of a component storage.

[0035] Figure 2C It is schematically indicated Figure 2B A side view of the internal structure of the component storage vault.

[0036] Figure 3 It is a diagram schematically showing the structure of an AGV.

[0037] Figure 4 It is a top view schematically showing an example of a component mounting machine included in the component mounting system.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a side view schematically showing an example of the structure and operation of the tape feeder.

[0039] Figure 6 This is a diagram schematically showing an example of a component supply reel and a reel holder that holds the component supply reel.

[0040] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing an example of the specific contents of the component supply list.

[0041] Figure 8 This is a diagram schematically showing an example of the operation performed by the AGV for performing the tape installation work.

[0042] Fig. 9 This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation performed by the component storage and the AGV in cooperation to perform the tape assembly work.

[0043] Fig. 10A This is a sequence diagram showing a first example of the operation performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in cooperation to perform the tape mounting work.

[0044] Fig. 10B This is a sequence diagram showing a second example of the operation performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in cooperation to perform the tape mounting work.

[0045] Fig. 10C This is a timing chart showing a third example of the operation performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in cooperation for the tape mounting work.

[0046] Fig. 10D This is a sequence diagram showing a second example of the operation performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in cooperation to perform the tape mounting work.

[0047] Fig.11A It is a diagram showing a first modified example of the reel storage device.

[0048] Fig. 11BIt is a diagram showing a second modified example of the reel storage device.

[0049] Fig. 11C It is a diagram showing a third modified example of the reel storage device.

[0050] Fig. 12A It is a plan view schematically showing the internal structure of an example of a component storage.

[0051] Fig. 12B It is schematically indicated Fig. 12A A side view of the internal structure of the component storage vault. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a component mounting system according to the present invention. The component mounting system 1 produces a substrate (component mounting completed substrate) on which components (electronic components) are mounted by mounting components (electronic components) on a substrate (printed substrate). The component mounting system 1 includes a computer 2 and a component storage 3.

[0053] The computer 2 has a processor, i.e., a computing unit 21, which is composed of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, etc., and a storage unit 22 composed of, for example, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The storage unit 22 stores a production plan P and substrate data D, wherein the production plan P indicates the type and number of substrates to be produced, and the substrate data D indicates the component name (in other words, the type of component) and the number of components mounted on the substrate in order to produce a substrate of a specified substrate type. In addition, it is assumed that the component name is different when at least one of the function, shape, and size of the component is different. In the case of producing multiple types of substrates, the substrate data D is created for each type of substrate and stored in the storage unit 22. Moreover, the computer 2 creates a component replenishment list L based on the production plan P and the substrate data D, and stores it in the storage unit 22. The details of the component replenishment list L will be described later.

[0054] In addition, the computer 2 is provided with a UI (User Interface) 23 composed of input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse and output devices such as a display. Therefore, the operator can input data to the computer 2 by operating the input device of the UI 23, and can confirm the content reported from the computer 2 by confirming the output device of the UI 23. In addition, the input device and the output device do not necessarily have to be separately configured, and they can also be integrally configured through a touch panel display. In addition, the computer 2 is provided with a communication unit 24 for communicating with an external device such as the component storage 3. The communication performed by the communication unit 24 can be any of wired communication and wireless communication.

[0055] Figure 2A 1 is a diagram schematically showing a component supply reel as a work object in a component storage warehouse. Figure 2B is a top view schematically showing the internal structure of an example of a component storage warehouse. Figure 2C It is schematically indicated Figure 2B A side view of the internal structure of the component storage vault. Figure 2A As shown, the component supply reel 41 has an axis 411 and two side plates 412 sandwiching the axis 411 from both sides, and holds the component supply tape TP wound around the axis 411, and a plurality of components are arranged and stored in the component supply tape TP. In addition, a reel ID 413 for identifying the component supply reel 41 and a component ID 414 for identifying the components stored in the component supply tape TP held on the component supply reel 41 are attached to the side plates 412.

[0056] like Figure 2B and Figure 2C As shown, the component storage 3 includes a storage unit 31, a reel storage rack 32, a storage unit 34, and a housing 35 for storing them. The housing 35 has a storage door 351 for opening and closing the storage unit 31 and a storage door 352 for opening and closing the storage unit 34.

[0057] The storage section 31 functions as a work place where an operator performs storage work. That is, the operator opens the storage door 351 and places the component supply reel 41 on the storage section 31, thereby storing the component supply reel 41. Thus, the component supply reel 41 holding the component supply tape TP storing a full number of components is stored in the component storage warehouse 3.

[0058] The reel storage rack 32 has a plurality of reel shelves arranged in the Z direction. The component supply reel 41 can be placed on or taken out of the reel shelves of the reel storage rack 32. The reel storage rack 32 has the function of storing the component supply reel 41.

[0059] The outgoing warehouse section 34 functions as a place for outgoing the component supply reels 41 shown in the component replenishment list L. This outgoing is performed using a reel storage box 44 provided in a reel storage device 43 described later. That is, the reel storage operation of storing the component supply reels 41 shown in the component replenishment list L is performed for the reel storage box 44 which is placed on the outgoing warehouse section 34 from the outside by opening the outgoing warehouse door 352. In addition, the component storage warehouse 3 can outgoing the reel storage box 44 which has completed the reel storage operation from the outgoing warehouse section 34 to the outside through the outgoing warehouse door 352.

[0060] Furthermore, the component storage warehouse 3 is provided with a working robot 36 and an ID reader 371 inside the housing 35. The working robot 36 is a manipulator having an end effector 361 at the front end. The working robot 36 has a degree of freedom in a plurality of directions including a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, and a rotation direction centered on a rotation axis parallel to the vertical direction, and performs the operation described later by displacing the end effector 361 in these directions. The end effector 361 is a robot hand that grabs or releases the object of the operation. The ID reader 371 is a barcode scanner that reads the above-mentioned ID (reel ID 413, component ID 414) composed of a barcode, and is mounted on the end effector 361 of the ID reader 371. The reading of the ID by the ID reader 371 is performed by moving the end effector 361 of the working robot 36 toward the barcode so that the ID reader 371 is opposite to the ID. However, the configuration of the ID reader 371 is not limited to this example.

[0061] like Figure 1 As shown, the component storage warehouse 3 includes a control unit 391 composed of, for example, a processor or FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), a storage unit 392 composed of, for example, a HDD, and a communication unit 393. The storage unit 392 stores storage information Is indicating the storage state of the component supply reel 41 by the reel storage rack 32. That is, different numbers (reel shelf numbers) are attached to the plurality of reel shelves of the reel storage rack 32, and the storage information Is indicates the reel shelf number by establishing a correspondence with the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 attached to the component supply reel 41 stored on the reel shelf.

[0062] The communication unit 393 communicates with the communication unit 24 of an external device such as the computer 2. For example, the communication unit 393 receives the component replenishment list L from the communication unit 24 of the computer 2 and stores it in the storage unit 392. As described later, the component replenishment list L indicates the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 of the component supply reel 41 that is the storage target to be stored in the reel storage box 44 in the reel storage operation.

[0063] The control unit 391 controls the working robot 36 and the ID reader 371 to make them perform the following actions. For example, when the component supply reel 41 is placed in the storage unit 31, the control unit 391 reads the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 attached to the component supply reel 41 by the ID reader 371, and then inserts the component supply reel 41 into the reel shelf of the reel storage rack 32 by the end effector 361. In addition, the control unit 391 establishes a correspondence between the reel ID 413, the component ID 414, and the reel shelf number and registers them in the storage information Is.

[0064] When the reel storage box 44 is placed in the outbound storage section 34, the control section 391 stores each component supply reel 41 shown in the component replenishment list L in the reel storage box 44. Specifically, the control section 391 determines the reel shelf for storing the component supply reels 41 shown in the component replenishment list L based on the storage information Is, and causes the working robot 36 to perform the reel storage operation of storing the component supply reels 41 taken out from the reel shelf in the reel storage box 44.

[0065] The reel storage box 44 storing the component supply reel 41 is transported from the outgoing section 34 of the component storage warehouse 3 to the component mounting machine 6 by the AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) 5. Figure 1 As shown, the component mounting system 1 includes a plurality of component mounting machines 6. More specifically, a plurality of (three) component mounting machines 6 arranged in series in the X direction, which is the horizontal direction, constitute a mounting line 60. And, the substrate is sequentially conveyed to these component mounting machines 6 in the mounting line 60, and each mounting line 60 mounts the component on the substrate. The components mounted on the substrate are electronic components such as capacitors, resistors, or integrated circuits, including components supplied by the above-mentioned component supply reel 41.

[0066] Figure 3 1 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of an AGV. In this diagram or the following diagrams, the X direction as a horizontal direction, the Y direction as a horizontal direction orthogonal to the X direction, and the Z direction as a vertical direction are appropriately shown. Figure 3 As shown, the AGV 5 has a transport vehicle body 51 and a plurality of wheels 52 rotatably mounted on the transport vehicle body 51, and the transport vehicle body 51 moves with the rotation of the wheels 52. In addition, the AGV 5 has a slide 53 mounted on the upper surface of the transport vehicle body 51, and the reel storage box 44 taken out of the component storage warehouse 3 is held on the slide 53. The slide 53 is moved in the direction of travel of the AGV 5 (in the direction of travel) by a slide rail mechanism or the like. Figure 3 In the example of X direction), the slide 53 is stretched to move the reel storage box 44. Through this stretching function, the slide 53 can perform the handover of the reel storage box 44 between it and the outgoing storage unit 34 of the component storage warehouse 3.

[0067] In addition, AGV5 has a control unit 551, a storage unit 552, a communication unit 553 and a UI (User Interface) 554 built into the transport vehicle body 51. The control unit 551 is composed of, for example, a processor or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and controls the movement of the wheel 52. The storage unit 552 is composed of, for example, an HDD, and stores the component supply list L. The communication unit 553 communicates with the communication unit 24 of the computer 2, or communicates with the communication unit 393 of the component storage 3. In addition, the communication unit 553 saves the component supply list L received from the computer 2 or the component storage 3 in the storage unit 392. UI554 is, for example, a touch panel display having both a display function and an input function. The operator can confirm the operation to be performed by confirming the display of UI554, and can input the progress of the operation by operating UI554.

[0068] Figure 4 1 is a top view schematically showing an example of a component mounting machine provided in a component mounting system. The component mounting machine 6 includes a pair of conveyors 61, and the components are transported from the upstream side in the X direction (substrate transport direction) to the working position ( Figure 4 The component E is installed on the substrate B (the position of the substrate B), and the substrate B with the component E installed (the substrate B with component installation) is moved out from the working position to the downstream side in the X direction by the conveyor 61.

[0069] In the component mounting machine 6, a pair of Y-axis rails 621 extending in the Y direction, a Y-axis ball screw 622 extending in the Y direction, and a Y-axis motor 623 for rotationally driving the Y-axis ball screw 622 are provided, and an X-axis rail 624 is fixed to a nut of the Y-axis ball screw 622 in a state where the X-axis rail 624 is supported movably in the Y direction by the pair of Y-axis rails 621. An X-axis ball screw 625 extending in the X direction and an X-axis motor 626 for rotationally driving the X-axis ball screw 625 are mounted on the X-axis rail 624, and a head unit 63 is fixed to a nut of the X-axis ball screw 625 in a state where the X-axis rail 624 is supported movably in the X direction. Therefore, the head unit 63 can be moved in the Y direction by rotating the Y-axis ball screw 622 using the Y-axis motor 623, or the head unit 63 can be moved in the X direction by rotating the X-axis ball screw 625 using the X-axis motor 626.

[0070] Two component supply sections 64 are arranged in the X direction on both sides of the Y direction of the pair of conveyors 61, and a feeder mounting dolly 65 is installed in a detachable manner with respect to each component supply section 64. A plurality of belt feeders 7 arranged in the X direction are installed in a detachable manner on the feeder mounting dolly 65. In other words, in each component supply section 64, a plurality of feeder placement positions S are arranged in the X direction, and the belt feeder 7 is installed in the feeder placement position S in a detachable manner. In addition, component supply reels 41 for holding component supply tapes TP mounted on the belt feeders 7 are provided for each of the plurality of belt feeders 7, and the feeder mounting dolly 65 holds these component supply reels 41. The component supply tape TP stores small pieces of components E such as integrated circuits, transistors, capacitors, etc. at predetermined intervals. Each tape feeder 7 intermittently feeds the component supply tape TP pulled out from the component supply reel 41 toward the conveyor 61 side, thereby supplying the components in the component supply tape TP to the component supply position 70 (component supply operation).

[0071] The head unit 63 has a plurality of (4) mounting heads 631 arranged in the X direction. Each mounting head 631 has a long strip shape extending in the Z direction (vertical direction), and can adsorb / hold the component E using a suction nozzle detachably mounted on the lower end thereof. That is, the mounting head 631 moves above the tape feeder 7 and adsorbs the component E supplied to the component supply position 70 by the tape feeder 7. Then, the mounting head 631 moves above the substrate B at the working position and releases the adsorption of the component E, thereby mounting the component E on the substrate B. In this way, the mounting head 631 performs component mounting of taking out the component E supplied to the component supply position 70 by the tape feeder 7 from the component supply tape TP and mounting it on the substrate B.

[0072] Figure 5 This is a side view schematically showing an example of the structure and operation of the belt feeder. In this figure and the following figures, the positive feeding direction Df (parallel to the Y direction) in which the belt feeder 7 feeds the carrier TP is appropriately shown, and the arrow side of the positive feeding direction Df is treated as the "front" of the positive feeding direction Df, and the opposite side of the arrow of the positive feeding direction Df is treated as the "back" of the positive feeding direction Df. In addition, the reverse feeding direction Db in the opposite direction of the positive feeding direction Df is appropriately indicated. In addition, in order to distinguish the two carriers TP that can be installed on the belt feeder 7, different labels TP1 and TP2 are appropriately used for the carriers in this figure and the following figures.

[0073] The tape feeder 7 includes a feeder body 71 as a mechanical structure and feeder motors Mf and Mb driving the feeder body 71. The feeder body 71 has a flat shell 72 that is thin in the X direction and long in the positive feed direction Df. At the rear end of the shell 72 in the positive feed direction Df, a tape insertion port 73a (indicated by a dotted line) extending in the Z direction is opened, and a component supply position 70 is provided on the upper surface in front of the shell 72 in the positive feed direction Df. A tape conveying path 73b from the tape insertion port 73a to the component supply position 70 is provided in the feeder body 71. The feeder body 71 receives the driving force of the feeder motors Mf and Mb and sends the carrier tape TP inserted from the tape insertion port 73a to the tape conveying path 73b in the positive feed direction Df, thereby supplying components E to the component supply position 70.

[0074] Specifically, the feeder body 71 has a sprocket 74 disposed adjacent to the belt insertion port 73a above the belt conveying path 73b, and a gear 75 transmitting the driving force of the feed motor Mb to the sprocket 74 in the housing 72, and the sprocket 74 rotates by receiving the driving force generated by the feed motor Mb. In addition, the feeder body 71 has a belt support member 76 mounted in a detachable manner relative to the housing 72. The belt support member 76 is opposite to the sprocket 74 from below, and the carrier TP is clamped between the sprocket 74, thereby engaging the carrier TP with the sprocket 74. Thus, the sprocket 74 rotates while engaging with the carrier TP, and can feed the carrier TP in the positive feeding direction Df. In addition, the feeder body 71 has a sprocket 77 disposed at its front end portion and adjacent to the belt conveying path 73b from below, and a gear 78 transmitting the driving force of the feed motor Mf to the sprocket 77 in the housing 72, and the sprocket 77 rotates by receiving the driving force generated by the feed motor Mf. Therefore, the sprocket 77 can intermittently convey the carrier tape TP in the forward feed direction Df by intermittently rotating while being engaged with the carrier tape TP.

[0075] In addition, the feeder body 71 has a cutter that contacts the component supply tape TP on the upstream side of the positive feed direction Df of the component supply position 70. The cutter cuts the cover tape of the component supply tape TP intermittently fed in the positive feed direction Df in the center and rolls it up to both sides, thereby exposing the component E supplied to the component supply position 70. Such a structure for exposing the component E is the same as the structure described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-053320.

[0076] Step S11 corresponds to a state where the tape feeder 7 is used for component mounting by the mounting head 631. That is, in the feeder body 71, the component supply tape TP1 is inserted along the tape conveying path 73b, and the sprocket 77 intermittently conveys the carrier tape TP1 in the forward feeding direction Df, thereby supplying the component E to be mounted on the substrate B to the component supply position 70. In addition, in step S11, the front end of the carrier tape TP2 used for component mounting after the carrier tape TP1 is installed between the sprocket 74 and the tape supporting member 76. In this way, the carrier tape TP2 to be used next is on standby at the rear end portion of the feeder body 71.

[0077] As shown in step S12, when the components E in the carrier tape TP1 are exhausted and the tape feeder 7 discharges the carrier tape TP1 in the positive feeding direction Df, the loading shown in step S13 is performed. Specifically, the sprocket 74 starts to rotate and feeds the carrier tape TP2 toward the component supply position 70 in the positive feeding direction Df, so that the front end of the carrier tape TP2 is engaged with the sprocket 77. Next, in step S14, when the operator performs the operation of removing the tape support member 76 from the housing 72, the carrier tape TP2 is separated from the sprocket 74 and falls to the tape conveying path 73b. As a result, the sprocket 77 can intermittently convey the carrier tape TP2 in the positive feeding direction Df and supply the components E in the carrier tape TP2 to the component supply position 70. In addition, after step S14, the operator can install the carrier tape TP used for component installation after the carrier tape TP2 between the sprocket 74 and the tape support member 76 by installing the tape support member 76 to the housing 72 again.

[0078] In the component mounting machine 1 using such a tape feeder 7, the carrier tape TP in use is inserted into the feeder main body 71 along the tape conveying path 73b, while the carrier tape TP to be used next is on standby above the tape conveying path 73b. And, by performing steps S12 to S14 each time the carrier tape TP is used up, the on-standby carrier tape TP can be inserted (loaded) into the feeder main body 71 along the tape conveying path 73b and used next.

[0079] Figure 6 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a component supply reel and a reel holder for holding the component supply reel. The reel holder H is provided on the feeder mounting carriage 65 corresponding to each tape feeder 7. Figure 6 In FIG. 1 , the component supply reel 41 and the like are shown through the reel holder H. FIG.

[0080] The reel holder H can hold the component supply reel 41 at the use position Hu and the standby position Hw behind the use position Hu in the positive feeding direction Df. And the component supply tape TP of the component supply reel 41 held in the use position Hu is loaded on the tape feeder 7 and used for component supply in component mounting, while the component supply tape TP of the component supply reel 41 held in the standby position Hw is mounted between the sprocket 74 and the tape support member 76 of the tape feeder 7. In this way, two component supply tapes TP can be mounted with respect to one tape feeder 7.

[0081] In this structure, when the component E of the component supply tape TP of the component supply reel 41 arranged at the use position Hu of the two component supply tapes TP assembled to the belt feeder 7 is exhausted, the component supply tape TP of the component supply reel 41 arranged at the standby position Hw is loaded and used for component installation. In this way, after the component supply tape TP of one of the two component supply reels 41 is exhausted, the operator can assemble the component supply tape TP of the other component supply reel 41 taken out from the reel storage box 44 transported by the AGV5 to the belt feeder 7 and put it on standby. Specifically, the operator performs the following process:

[0082] · Remove the component supply reel 41 that has been depleted of components E from the use position Hu,

[0083] ·Move the component supply reel 41 used in component mounting from the standby position Hw to the use position Hu,

[0084] · Take out another component supply reel 41 from the reel storage box 44,

[0085] · Place another component supply reel 41 at the standby position Hw,

[0086] The leading end of the component supply tape TP pulled out from another component supply reel 41 is mounted between the sprocket 74 and the tape support member 76,

[0087] Another component supply reel 41 can be mounted on the tape feeder 7 (tape mounting operation).

[0088] In addition, the tape assembly operation to the tape feeder 7 is performed during the tape assembly period (pre-placement period) from when the components E of one of the two component supply tapes TP installed on the tape feeder 7 are exhausted to when the components E of the other component supply tape TP are exhausted. Thus, the tape feeder 7 can continuously supply the components E without exhausting the components.

[0089] In addition, if Figure 6As shown, an insertion sensor SC is provided inside the feeder body 71 of the tape feeder 7. The insertion sensor SC is, for example, an optical sensor arranged adjacent to the tape insertion port 73a, and detects the presence or absence of the component supply tape TP inserted into the tape insertion port 73a and installed between the sprocket 74 and the tape support member 76. In addition, the component supply tape TP dropped to the tape conveying path 73b is not a detection target of the insertion sensor SC. Moreover, a warning light AL is installed at the rear end of the housing 72 of the tape feeder 7. The warning light AL is composed of an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and the like, and is lit to notify the operator of the tape feeder 7 that is the object of installation of the component supply tape TP.

[0090] like Figure 1 As shown, the component mounting machine 6 includes a control unit 691 such as a CPU or FPGA, a storage unit 692 such as a HDD, a UI (User Interface) 693, and a communication unit 694. The control unit 691 generally controls the operation of each unit of the component mounting machine 6, for example, based on the component replenishment list L and the insertion sensor SC, determines whether the component supply tape TP is properly mounted on one of the plurality of tape feeders 7 that is the target of the tape assembly operation. The storage unit 692 stores the substrate data D and the component replenishment list L, etc. The UI 693 is, for example, a warning lamp or a warning buzzer that notifies the operator of a warning (mis-assembly warning) when the control unit 691 detects that the component supply tape TP is inserted into a tape feeder 7 different from the one of the tape feeders 7 that is the target of the tape assembly operation based on the insertion sensor SC. The communication unit 694 communicates with the communication unit 24 of the computer 2 , the communication unit 393 of the component storage 3 , and the communication unit 553 of the AGV 5 , and stores the component replenishment list L received from any of them in the storage unit 692 .

[0091] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing an example of the specific contents of the component replenishment list. As shown in the figure, the component replenishment list L shows the component mounting machine 6 that is the target of the tape assembly operation, the feeder placement position S of the tape feeder 7 that is the target of the tape assembly operation in the component mounting machine 6, and the reel ID 413 and component ID 414 attached to the component supply reel 41 that is the target of the tape assembly operation.

[0092] The component replenishment list L is created by the operation unit 21 of the computer 2. Various specific methods for creating the component replenishment list L can be considered. For example, the operation unit 21 of the computer 2 monitors the remaining amount of components E contained in the component supply tape TP of each tape feeder 7 assembled in each component mounting machine 6. The remaining amount of the component E can be determined based on the production plan P and the substrate data D. Then, the operation unit 21 calculates the tape assembly period of the tape feeder 7 based on the remaining amount of component E in the tape feeder 7, and determines to perform the tape assembly operation on the tape feeder 7 during the tape assembly period. In addition, the tape assembly period sometimes repeats in multiple tape feeders 7. In this case, the tape assembly operation is performed on multiple tape feeders 7 together. Therefore, if Figure 7 As illustrated, in the component replenishment list L, combinations of component mounting machines, placement positions, component IDs, and reel IDs are listed for a plurality of tape assembly jobs.

[0093] In addition, Figure 7 In the example of , the combinations of component mounting machines, placement positions, component IDs, and reel IDs are listed from the top in the order of the tape assembly operations from the earliest to the latest. In addition, the method of holding data in the component replenishment list L is not limited to this example, and the data may be arranged regardless of the order of the tape assembly operations. On the other hand, the numbers indicating the order of the tape assembly operations may be represented by establishing a correspondence between the combinations of component mounting machines, placement positions, component IDs, and reel IDs.

[0094] In this way, the component supply reel 41 to be the target of each tape mounting work listed in the component replenishment list L is transported from the component storage warehouse 3 to the component mounting machine 6 by the AGV 5. Next, this point will be described in detail.

[0095] Figure 8 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the operation performed by the AGV for performing the belt assembly operation. Fig. 9 This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation performed by the component storage and the AGV in cooperation to perform the tape assembly work.

[0096] like Figure 8As shown, the reel storage device 43 transported by the AGV5 is provided with a reel storage box 44. The reel storage box 44 has an inner box 45 and an outer box 46 for storing the inner box 45. An opening 461 opened to the upper side is provided at the upper end of the outer box 46, and the reel storage box 44 can be inserted and removed from the inside of the outer box 46 through the opening 461. A plurality of reel storage shelves 451 arranged in the Z direction are provided in the inner box 45, and the component supply reel 41 is stored on each reel storage shelf 451. The reel storage shelf 451 is provided with a removal port 452 opened in the horizontal direction, and the component supply reel 41 can be inserted and removed relative to the reel storage shelf 451 through the removal port 452. The reel storage box 44 is supported from the lower side by the slide 53 of the AGV5.

[0097] The reel storage device 43 has an actuator 47 on the lower side of the reel storage box 44. The actuator 47 drives the inner box 45 of the reel storage box 44 in the Z direction from the lower side of the slide 53. That is, a hole 462 for inserting the rod 471 of the actuator 47 is opened at the bottom of the outer box 46, and the rod 471 is raised and lowered while abutting against the bottom of the inner box 45 from the lower side, so that the inner box 45 is raised and lowered relative to the outer box 46. Among the multiple reel storage shelves 451 of the inner box 45, the removal port 452 of the reel storage shelf 451 located on the inner side of the outer box 46 (that is, the reel storage shelf 451 located on the lower side 9 than the opening 461) is closed by the outer box 46, and on the other hand, the removal port 452 of the reel storage shelf 451 protruding upward from the outer box 46 is opened. In addition, the operation of the actuator 47 is controlled by the control unit 551 of the AGV5.

[0098] Furthermore, in the component storage warehouse 3, the component supply reel 41 is stored in the reel storage shelf 451 of the inner box 45. Fig. 9 As shown, in step S101, when the AGV 5 arrives at the component storage warehouse 3, the AGV 5 stops in front of the component storage warehouse 3 and sends an arrival notification to the component storage warehouse 3. When the component storage warehouse 3 receives the arrival notification from the AGV 5, it opens the outgoing door 352. In step S102, the AGV 5 extends the carriage 53 toward the outgoing section 34 of the component storage warehouse 3, thereby delivering the reel storage box 44 from the carriage 53 to the outgoing section 34. The component storage warehouse 3 that has received the reel storage box 44 in the outgoing section 34 uses the working robot 36 to take out the inner box 45 from the outer box 46.

[0099] In step S103, the control unit 391 of the component storage warehouse 3 stores the component supply reels 41 listed in the component supply list L in the reel storage shelf 451 by using the working robot 36 while referring to the component supply list L. At this time, the control unit 391 stores the component supply reels 41 in the reel storage shelf 451 in such a manner that the component supply reels 41 stored in the upper reel storage shelf 451 become the objects of the tape assembly operation earlier. Then, after storing all the component supply reels 41 listed in the component supply list L in the reel storage shelf 451 of the inner box 45, the control unit 391 returns the inner box 45 to the outer box 46 by using the working robot 36. Then, the reel storage box 44 is handed over from the outgoing unit 34 to the AGV 5 and supported by the carriage 53 (step S104).

[0100] In this way, the AGV 5 that has received the reel storage box 44 transports the reel storage box 44 from the component storage warehouse 3 to the component mounting machine 6. Specifically, the AGV 5 moves to the first component mounting machine 6 among the plurality of component mounting machines 6 that is the target of the tape assembly operation. Figure 8 As shown in the “Moving” column of FIG. 5 , during the movement of the AGV 5 , the reel storage device 43 uses the outer box 46 to close the take-out ports 452 of all the reel storage shelves 451 .

[0101] On the other hand, when the AGV 5 reaches the component mounting machine 6, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown in the column of "Outgoing Action 1" or "Outgoing Action 2" of the figure, the reel storage device 43 makes a reel storage shelf 451 for storing the uppermost component supply reel 41 among the component supply reels 41 stored in the inner box 45 protrude upward from the outer box 46. In addition, the reel storage device 43 makes the reel storage shelf 451 below the one reel storage shelf 451 be located inside the outer box 46. Thus, the component supply reel 41 is allowed to be out of the warehouse from the one reel storage shelf 451, and the component supply reel 41 is prohibited from being out of the warehouse from a reel storage shelf 451 different from the one reel storage shelf 451.

[0102] Fig. 10A4 is a timing diagram showing a first example of an action performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in cooperation for the tape assembly operation. In the figure, the reel storage device 43 and the AGV5 are collectively represented as a replenishment component transport device 49. When the AGV5 reaches the first component mounting machine 6 among the multiple component mounting machines 6 that is the object of the tape assembly operation, the AGV5 sends the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 attached to the component supply reel 41 that is the object of the tape assembly operation to be performed thereafter (here, the uppermost component supply reel 41 among the multiple component supply reels 41) to the one component mounting machine 6. On the other hand, the component mounting machine 6 determines the tape feeder 7 of the feeder placement position S that is the assembly object of the component supply tape TP in the tape assembly operation based on the received reel ID 413 and component ID 414 and the component replenishment list L, and lights the warning light AL installed on the tape feeder 7.

[0103] In addition, the reel storage device 43 allows one component supply reel 41 to be taken out of the warehouse by making the reel storage shelf 451 storing one component supply reel 41 protrude to the upper side of the outer box 46. As a result, the operator takes out the one component supply reel 41 from the reel storage shelf 451. Next, the operator assembles the component supply tape TP pulled out from the one component supply reel 41 to the tape feeder 7 equipped with the lighted alarm lamp AL. When the component mounting machine 6 confirms that the insertion sensor SC in the tape feeder 7 that is the object of the tape assembly operation is turned on, it sends a completion notification of the tape assembly operation to the AGV 5. In addition, when the component mounting machine 6 detects an erroneous assembly, it notifies the operator of an erroneous assembly warning and requires the operator to re-assemble the component supply tape TP.

[0104] Furthermore, from the time when the reel storage device 43 allows the removal of one component supply reel 41 until the completion of the tape assembly operation on the one component supply reel 41 is confirmed (i.e., until the AGV 5 receives the completion notification), the reel storage device 43 continues the state of prohibiting the removal of component supply reels 41 other than the one component supply reel 41. Furthermore, the item corresponding to the component supply reel 41 for which the completion of the tape assembly operation is confirmed is deleted from the component replenishment list L.

[0105] In addition, the AGV 5 confirms whether there is a tape feeder 7 that is the target of the tape assembly operation in a component mounting machine 6 based on the component replenishment list L. And, if there is a corresponding tape feeder 7, the above-mentioned action (ID notification, etc.) is repeated for the tape feeder 7. On the other hand, if there is no corresponding tape feeder 7, the AGV 5 moves to the component mounting machine 6 that is the target of the next tape assembly operation, and performs the same action as above when arriving at the component mounting machine 6.

[0106] In the above-described embodiment, the reel storage device 43 storing a plurality of component supply reels 41 is transported to the component mounting machine 6 by the AGV5. And, when the reel storage device 43 arrives at the component mounting machine 6 along with the AGV5, the reel storage device 43 only allows one component supply reel 41 that is the object of the tape assembly operation among the stored component supply reels 41 to be taken out of the warehouse, and prohibits the taking out of other component supply reels 41. Therefore, the component supply reel 41 that the operator can take out from the reel storage device 43 is only the one component supply reel 41 that is the object of the tape assembly operation that is allowed to be taken out of the warehouse. Therefore, the operator will not take the wrong component supply reel 41. In addition, the notification light AL (notification unit) notifies one tape feeder 7 that is the object of the tape assembly operation among the plurality of tape feeders 7. Therefore, the operator can assemble the taken-out component supply reel 41 to the appropriate tape feeder 7. In this way, the assembly of the component supply tape TP to the tape feeder 7 can be handed over to the operator, and the operator does not need to perform the ID reading operation.

[0107] In addition, the notification light AL notifies a component supply reel 41 when the reel storage device 43 arrives at the component mounting machine 6. In this structure, the operator can immediately confirm the tape feeder 7 that becomes the assembly destination of the component supply tape TP of the component supply reel 41 allowed to be released by the reel storage device 43 when the reel storage device 43 arrives at the component mounting machine 6.

[0108] In addition, when the tape feeder 7 held on one component supply reel 41 is mounted to a tape feeder 7 different from one of the plurality of tape feeders 7, the UI 693 (notification unit) notifies the operator of a warning. In this structure, the operator can notice the error in the mounting destination of the component supply reel 41 and take appropriate measures.

[0109] In addition, the tape assembly operation is performed by inserting the component supply tape TP into the tape insertion port 73a of the tape feeder 7. And, the completion of the tape assembly operation is confirmed by detecting the component supply tape TP by the insertion sensor SC (tape sensor) provided at the tape insertion port 73a. In this structure, the insertion sensor SC detects the insertion of the component supply tape TP into the tape insertion port 73a of the tape feeder 7 by the operator, and the completion of the tape assembly operation can be confirmed.

[0110] In addition, the reel storage device 43 has a plurality of reel storage shelves 451 (reel storage section) arranged in the Z direction (vertical direction), and the component supply reel 41 is stored on the reel storage shelves 451. In this structure, the component supply reel 41 can be stored separately on each reel storage shelf 451, and the component supply reel 41 can be conveyed to the component mounting machine 6.

[0111] In addition, the reel storage device 43 has: an inner box 45 (inner member) provided with a plurality of reel storage shelves 451; an outer box 46 provided with an opening 461 on the upper side (one side) for inserting and removing the inner box 45 in the Z direction; and an actuator 47 (driving unit) for relatively displacing the outer box 46 and the inner box 45 in the Z direction. On the other hand, the reel storage shelf 451 has a take-out port 452 opened in the horizontal direction, and the take-out port 452 of the reel storage shelf 451 located on the inner side of the outer box 46 is closed by the outer box 46, while on the other hand, the take-out port 452 of the reel storage shelf 451 protruding upward from the outer box 46 is opened. In addition, the component supply reel 41 is stored in the reel storage shelf 451 in such a manner that the component supply reel 41 stored in the upper reel storage shelf 451 becomes the object of the tape assembly operation earlier. Furthermore, the reel storage device 43 allows only one component supply reel 41 to be taken out of storage by causing one reel storage shelf 451 that stores one component supply reel 41 to be the target of the tape assembly operation to protrude upward from the outer box 46, and causing the reel storage shelf 451 that is lower than the one reel storage shelf 451 to be located inside the outer box 46. In this structure, by selectively causing one reel storage shelf 451 that stores one component supply reel 41 to protrude from the outer box 46, it is possible to allow only one component supply reel 41 to be taken out of storage, and prohibit the other component supply reels 41 from being taken out of storage.

[0112] In the above example, the inner box 45 is driven by the actuator 47 to move up and down relative to the outer box 46. However, the outer box 46 may be driven to move up and down relative to the outer box 46.

[0113] In addition, the component storage warehouse 3 is provided, and the component storage warehouse 3 has: a reel storage rack 32 (reel storage unit) for storing the component supply reel 41; and a work robot 36 (work execution unit) for storing the component supply reel 41 taken out from the reel storage rack 32 in the reel storage device 43. The component storage warehouse 3 has: a storage unit 392 for storing storage information Is indicating the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 of the component supply reel 41 stored in the reel storage rack 32 in correspondence; and a control unit 391 for specifying the component supply reel 41 to be the target of the tape assembly operation based on the storage information Is, and storing the component supply reel 41 in the reel storage device 43 by the work robot 36. In addition, the AGV 5 transports the reel storage device 43 from the component storage warehouse 3 to the component mounting machine 6. In this configuration, the operation of reliably identifying the component supply reel 41 to be the target of the tape assembly operation based on the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 and storing the component supply reel 41 in the reel storage device 43 can be performed automatically without an operator. In addition, the reel storage device 43 is transported from the component storage warehouse 3 to the component mounting machine 6 in a state where all the stored component supply reels 41 are prohibited from being taken out of the warehouse. Therefore, the component supply reel 41 to be the target of the tape assembly operation can be reliably transported to the component mounting machine 6.

[0114] Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described. In addition, the description will be centered on the differences from the above embodiment, and the description of the common parts will be appropriately omitted. However, by having a common structure, the same effect can of course be achieved.

[0115] Fig. 10B It is a timing diagram showing a second example of the action performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in cooperation for the tape assembly operation. The reel storage device 43 allows the removal of a component supply reel 41 that is the object of the tape assembly operation when it arrives at the component mounting machine 6 along with the transportation performed by the AGV5. In addition, the reel storage device 43 has a removal sensor (for example, an optical sensor) for each reel storage shelf 451 to detect the removal of the component supply reel 41 from the reel storage shelf 451, and the reel storage shelf 451 can detect the removal of the component supply reel 41 from the reel storage shelf 451 using the removal sensor. And, when the component supply reel 41 that is allowed to be removed from the warehouse is detected to be removed from the warehouse, the control unit 551 of the AGV5 is notified of this, and the AGV5 notifies the component mounting machine 6 of the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 of the removed component supply reel 41. In this way, after the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 are notified to the component mounting machine 6, the Fig. 10A The same action as the first example.

[0116] Fig. 10C It is a timing diagram showing a third example of actions performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in collaboration for the tape assembly operation. When the AGV5 that conveys the reel storage device 43 arrives at the component mounting machine 6, it sends an arrival notification to the component mounting machine 6. The component mounting machine 6 that has received the arrival notification confirms the feeder placement position S of the tape feeder 7 that is the object of the tape assembly operation based on the component replenishment list L, and determines the reel ID 413 and component ID 414 of the component supply reel 41 that is held by the component supply tape TP of the tape feeder 7 that is assembled to the feeder placement position S. Then, the component mounting machine 6 uses the communication unit 694 (second notification unit) to send the reel ID 413 and component ID 414 determined in this way to the AGV5.

[0117] AGV5 allows the reel storage device 43 to allow the removal of a component supply reel 41 to which the received reel ID 413 and component ID 414 are attached. Therefore, the operator can take out the component supply reel 41 from the reel storage device 43. In addition, the component mounting machine 6 turns on the notification light AL of the tape feeder 7 mounted on the feeder placement position S determined based on the component replenishment list L. Therefore, the operator mounts the component supply tape TP of the component supply reel 41 taken out from the reel storage device 43 on the tape feeder 7 with the notification light AL turned on. When confirming that the insertion sensor SC in the tape feeder 7 that is the object of the tape assembly operation is turned on, the component mounting machine 6 sends a completion notification of the tape assembly operation to the AGV5. In addition, when the component mounting machine 6 detects an incorrect assembly, it notifies the operator of an incorrect assembly warning and requires the operator to re-assemble the component supply tape TP.

[0118] In addition, the component mounting machine 6 (control unit 691) confirms whether there is a tape feeder 7 that is the target of the tape assembly operation in the component mounting machine 6 based on the component replenishment list L. And, in the case where there is a corresponding tape feeder 7, the component mounting machine 6 determines the target component supply reel 41 based on the component replenishment list L in the same manner as described above, and notifies the reel ID 413 and component ID 414 of the component supply reel 41 to the AGV 5 using the communication unit 694 (first notification unit). Thus, the same actions as described above are repeated.

[0119] On the other hand, when there is no corresponding tape feeder 7, in other words, when the assembly of the component supply tape TP of all the tape feeders 7 that are the target of the tape assembly operation in the component mounting machine 6 is completed, the component mounting machine 6 uses the communication unit 694 (third notification unit) to send a message indicating that all tape assembly operations of the component mounting machine 6 have been completed to the AGV 5. The AGV 5 that receives the notification starts to transport the reel storage device 43 to the component mounting machine 6 that is the target of the next tape assembly operation.

[0120] In this structure, when the tape assembly operation is sequentially performed on the first tape feeder 7 (first tape feeder) and the second tape feeder 7 (second tape feeder) of the plurality of tape feeders 7 of the component mounting machine 6, the following operation is performed. That is, when the completion of the tape assembly operation on the first tape feeder 7 is confirmed, a component supply reel 41 (reel ID 413 and component ID 414) to be assembled to the second tape feeder 7 in the tape assembly operation on the second tape feeder 7 is notified to the AGV 5 by the communication unit 694 (first notification unit) of the component mounting machine 6. In this structure, when the tape assembly operation is repeatedly performed, the control unit 551 of the AGV 5 can reliably confirm the component supply reel 41 that is the object of each tape assembly operation, and allow the removal from the reel storage device 43.

[0121] In addition, when the reel storage device 43 reaches the component mounting machine 6, the communication unit 694 (second notification unit) of the component mounting machine 6 notifies the AGV 5 of (the reel ID 413 and the component ID 414 of) a component supply reel 41 to be the object of the tape assembly operation. In this structure, the control unit 551 of the AGV 5 can confirm the component supply reel 41 that should be allowed to be discharged from the reel storage device 43 for the tape assembly operation when it reaches the component mounting machine 6.

[0122] In addition, when the tape assembly operation is sequentially performed on the previous component mounting machine 6 (first component mounting machine) and the next component mounting machine 6 (second component mounting machine) among the plurality of component mounting machines 6 of the component mounting system 1, the following operation is performed. That is, when the completion of the assembly of the component supply tape TP of all the tape feeders 7 that are the objects of the tape assembly operation in the previous component mounting machine 6 is confirmed, the communication unit 694 (third notification unit) notifies the AGV 5 of the meaning. In this structure, when all the tape assembly operations for the previous component mounting machine 6 are completed, the AGV 5 can receive the notification and start the conveyance of the reel storage device 43 to the next component mounting machine 6.

[0123] In addition, Figures 10A to 10CIn the first to third examples, the communication between the AGV 5 (the replenishment component transport device 49 ) and the component mounting machine 6 may also be performed via the computer 2 . Fig. 10D This is a timing chart showing a fourth example of the operation performed by the AGV and the component mounting machine in cooperation for the tape mounting work. Fig. 10D The fourth example is similar to the embodiment of the present invention in that the communication between the AGV 5 and the component mounting machine 6 is performed via the computer 2. Fig. 10B The second example is different from Fig. 10B The second example is common. In addition, Fig. 10A The first example and Fig. 10C The third example is also related to Fig. 10D The fourth example can be similarly executed through communication via the computer 2.

[0124] In this way, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the component installation system 1 is equivalent to an example of the "component installation system" of the present invention, the component supply reel 41 is equivalent to an example of the "component supply reel" of the present invention, the reel storage device 43 is equivalent to an example of the "reel storage device" of the present invention, the supply component conveying device 49 is equivalent to an example of the "supply component conveying device" of the present invention, the AGV5 is equivalent to an example of the "conveyance robot" of the present invention, the component installation machine 6 is equivalent to an example of the "component installation machine" of the present invention, the belt feeder 7 is equivalent to an example of the "belt feeder" of the present invention, the notification light AL is equivalent to an example of the "notification unit" of the present invention, the substrate B is equivalent to an example of the "substrate" of the present invention, the component E is equivalent to an example of the "component" of the present invention, and the component supply belt TP is equivalent to an example of the "component supply belt" of the present invention.

[0125] In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various changes can be made to the above-mentioned embodiment as long as they do not deviate from the main purpose. For example, the type of the tape feeder 7 is not limited to the tape feeder 7 that can be equipped with two component supply tapes TP as described above. Therefore, in the tape assembly operation of assembling the component supply tape TP to the tape feeder 7 that can only be equipped with one component supply tape TP, it can also be configured in the same manner as described above.

[0126] In this case, the tape assembly operation is performed by a splicing operation of connecting a new component supply tape TP to the component supply tape TP already mounted on the target tape feeder 7. Therefore, it is sufficient to store the component supply reel 41 holding the component supply tape TP to be spliced ​​in the reel storage device 43 in the component storage 3, and to transport the reel storage device 43 from the component storage 3 to the component mounting machine 6. In addition, the insertion sensor SC is not provided in the tape feeder 7 of this type. Therefore, the completion of the tape assembly operation cannot be confirmed by the insertion sensor SC. Therefore, the UI554 of the AGV5 can be flexibly used.

[0127] That is, when the AGV 5 reaches the component mounting machine 6 and stops, the feeder placement position S of the tape feeder 7 to which the component supply tape TP to be the object of the tape assembly operation is to be assembled is displayed on the UI 554 of the AGV 5. This display can be performed, for example, by the component mounting machine 6 notifying the AGV 5 of the feeder placement position S. Then, the operator assembles the component supply tape TP pulled out from a component supply reel 41 that has been allowed to be released from the reel storage device 43 to the tape feeder 7 at the feeder placement position S displayed on the UI 554 (splicing operation).

[0128] When the splicing operation is completed, the operator inputs this to the UI554. This input can be performed, for example, by touching a corresponding button displayed on the UI554. In this structure, even when a tape feeder 7 without an insertion sensor SC is used, the AGV5 can confirm the completion of the tape assembly operation based on the operator's input operation to the UI554.

[0129] In addition, in the above example, the timing of notifying the component mounting machine 6 of the component replenishment list L is not specifically described. However, various such timings can be considered. For example, the computer 2 can send the component replenishment list L to the component storage 3, AGV5, and component mounting machine 6, respectively, at the time when the component replenishment list L is created. Alternatively, the component storage 3 or AGV5 can also transfer the component replenishment list L received from the computer 2 to the component mounting machine 6. In addition, the notification of the component replenishment list L to the component mounting machine 6 can be performed by only extracting the list in the component replenishment list L that corresponds to the belt assembly operation performed on the component mounting machine 6.

[0130] Alternatively, when the reel storage device 43 arrives at the component mounter 6 with the transport by the AGV 5, the communication unit 553 (fourth notification unit) of the AGV 5 notifies the component mounter 6 of the component replenishment list L indicating the plurality of component supply reels 41 stored in the reel storage device 43. In this case, the component mounter 6 determines the tape feeder 7 that is the target of the tape assembly operation among the plurality of tape feeders 7 based on the component replenishment list L received from the AGV 5. In this configuration, when the reel storage device 43 arrives at the component mounter 6, the component mounter 6 can immediately determine the tape feeder 7 that is the target of the tape assembly operation based on the component replenishment list L.

[0131] Fig.11A4 is a diagram showing a first modified example of a reel storage device. In the reel storage device 43, an inner box 45 is stored in an outer box 46 in a state of being fixed to the outer box 46. In addition, each of the plurality of reel storage shelves 451 of the inner box 45 has a reel conveyor 453 at the bottom, and the component supply reel 41 is driven in the horizontal direction by the reel conveyor 453, so that the component supply reel 41 can be discharged from the outlet 452. The component supply reel 41 discharged in this way falls from the outlet 452 to the bottom surface 463 of the outer box 46. In addition, the outer box 46 has a discharge outlet 464 opened in the horizontal direction, and the component supply reel 41 falling to the bottom surface 463 is discharged from the discharge outlet 464.

[0132] Furthermore, the reel storage device 43 selectively discharges only one component supply reel 41 to be subjected to the tape assembly operation from the reel storage shelf 451, and prohibits the discharge of other component supply reels 41 from the reel storage shelf 451. In addition, similarly to the above, the reel storage device 43 continues the state of prohibiting the removal of other component supply reels 41 (i.e., discharge from the reel storage shelf 451) until the completion of the tape assembly operation on one component supply reel 41 is confirmed. In addition, the operation of the reel conveyor 453 can be controlled by the control unit 551.

[0133] In this modified example, the reel storage device 43 includes an inner box 45 (inner member) provided with a plurality of reel storage shelves 451 (reel storage section) and an outer box 46 (outer member) storing the inner box 45, and the outer box 46 has a discharge port 464. In addition, each of the plurality of reel storage shelves 451 includes a reel conveyor 453 (reel discharge mechanism) for discharging the component supply reel 41, and the component supply reel 41 discharged from the reel storage shelves 451 by the reel conveyor 453 is discharged from the discharge port 464 of the outer box 46. Furthermore, the reel storage device 43 allows only one component supply reel 41 to be discharged (discharged from the discharge port 464) by causing one of the plurality of reel storage shelves 451 that stores one component supply reel 41 to be the target of the tape assembly operation to discharge one component supply reel 41. In this structure, by selectively causing one of the plurality of reel storage shelves 451 to discharge the component supply reel 41 , it is possible to allow only one component supply reel 41 to be discharged from storage and prohibit the discharge of other component supply reels 41 .

[0134] In addition, the outer box 46 is provided with an opening 461, and the inner box 45 can be taken out from the outer box 46 through the opening 461. Therefore, in the component storage warehouse 3, when the component supply reel 41 is stored in the inner box 45, the inner box 45 is taken out in this way.

[0135] Fig. 11B4 is a diagram showing a second modified example of a reel storage device. In the reel storage device 43, the reel storage box 44 has a plurality of reel storage shelves 441 arranged in the Z direction, and each reel storage shelf 441 stores the component supply reel 41. The reel storage shelf 441 is provided with a take-out port 442 opened in the horizontal direction, and the component supply reel 41 can be inserted and removed from the reel storage shelf 441 through the take-out port 442.

[0136] In addition, the reel storage shelf 441 has a door 443 for opening and closing the take-out port 442. Furthermore, the removal of the component supply reel 41 from the reel storage shelf 441 with the door 443 closed is prohibited, and the removal of the component supply reel 41 from the reel storage shelf 441 with the door 443 opened is permitted. When the component supply reel 41 is removed from the warehouse, the reel storage device 43 opens the door 443 of one reel storage shelf 441 storing one component supply reel 41 to be the target of the tape assembly operation, and closes the door 443 of the other reel storage shelves 441. Thus, the operator can take out one component supply reel 41 from the reel storage shelf 441 with the door 443 opened, and perform the tape assembly operation.

[0137] In this modification, each of the plurality of reel storage shelves 441 (reel storage section) has a take-out port 452 provided on one side in the horizontal direction and a door 443 for opening and closing the take-out port 452. In addition, the reel storage device 43 opens the door 443 of only one reel storage shelf 441 that stores one component supply reel 41 to be subjected to the tape assembly operation, among the plurality of reel storage shelves 441, and closes the doors 443 of the other reel storage shelves 441, thereby allowing only one component supply reel 41 to be taken out of the warehouse. In this structure, by selectively opening the door 443 of one reel storage shelf 441 among the plurality of reel storage shelves 441, it is possible to allow only one component supply reel 41 to be taken out of the warehouse, and prohibit the other component supply reels 41 from being taken out of the warehouse.

[0138] Fig. 11C 1 is a diagram showing a third modified example of the reel storage device. The reel storage device 43 of the third modified example is different from the reel storage device 43 of the second modified example in that a locking mechanism 444 is provided, and is the same as the reel storage device 43 of the second modified example in other aspects. That is, in the reel storage device 43, each reel storage shelf 441 has a locking mechanism 444 for locking or unlocking a door 443 that opens and closes a take-out port 442.

[0139] Before the operator opens the door 443, all the doors 443 are closed and unlocked. On the other hand, when the operator opens one of the doors 443, the reel storage device 43 locks the other doors 443 using the locking mechanism 444. Thus, the operator can take out only one of the multiple component supply reels 41 stored in the reel storage device 43 from the reel storage device 43.

[0140] In this modified example, each of the plurality of reel storage shelves 441 (reel storage section) has: a take-out port 442 provided at one side in the horizontal direction; a door 443 for opening and closing the take-out port 442; and a locking mechanism 444 for locking or unlocking the door 443. Furthermore, the reel storage device 43 allows only one component supply reel 41 to be taken out of the warehouse by locking the doors 443 of the other reel storage shelves 441 when the door 443 of one reel storage shelf 441 storing one component supply reel 41 to be the target of the tape assembly operation is opened by an operator while the doors 443 of the plurality of reel storage shelves 441 are unlocked. In this way, by locking the doors 443 of other reel storage shelves 441 when the door 443 of one reel storage shelf 441 among the multiple reel storage shelves 441 is opened, only one component supply reel 41 can be allowed to be shipped out, and the shipping out of other component supply reels 41 can be prohibited.

[0141] In addition, the structure of the component storage 3 may be modified. Fig. 12A is a top view schematically showing the internal structure of an example of a component storage warehouse. Fig. 12B It is schematically indicated Fig. 12A A side view of the internal structure of the component storage warehouse. The shell 35 of the component storage warehouse 3 involved in this modification has a rectangular outgoing window 353, and the outgoing window 353 is opened and closed by a door not shown in the figure. The reel storage box 44 transported to the component storage warehouse 3 by the AGV 5 contacts the shell 35 of the component storage warehouse 3 from the outside, and is opposite to the inside of the shell 35 across the outgoing window 353. In addition, with respect to the reel storage box 44 having the inner box 45, the inner box 45 of the reel storage box 44 is opposite to the inside of the shell 35. And, the working robot 36 is inserted into the storage section 31 relative to the reel storage box 44 (inner box 45).

[0142] In this modification, since it is not necessary to provide the outgoing storage unit 34, the component storage warehouse 3 can be miniaturized. In addition, since it is not necessary to transfer the reel storage box 44 (inner box 45) between the AGV 5 and the outgoing storage unit 34, the operation time can be shortened.

[0143] In addition, Figure 2B and Figure 2C and Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B In the embodiment, the working robot 36 inserts the component supply reel 41 into the reel storage device 43 transported by the AGV 5. However, the reel storage device 43 may be stored in the housing 35 of the component storage warehouse 3, and the component supply reel 41 shown in the component replenishment list L may be pre-inserted into the reel storage device 43, and when the AGV 5 arrives at the component storage warehouse 3, the reel storage device 43 may be delivered from the component storage warehouse 3 to the AGV 5.

[0144] In addition, the number of component storages 3 provided in the component mounting system 1 is not limited to one, but may be multiple. In this case, the AGV 5 can store the component supply reels 41 required for the tape assembly work in each component storage 3 in the reel storage device 43 via the multiple component storages 3 .

[0145] Description of symbols

[0146] 1…Component mounting system

[0147] 41…Component supply reel

[0148] 43…Reel Storage Device

[0149] 49…Supply component handling device

[0150] 5…AGV (conveying robot)

[0151] 6…Component mounting machine

[0152] 7…Belt feeder

[0153] AL…Alarm Light (Alarm Department)

[0154] B…Substrate

[0155] E…Component

[0156] TP...Component supply tape

Claims

1. A component mounting system comprising: A component mounting machine having a plurality of tape feeders, feeding components stored in the component supply tape by conveying a component supply tape mounted on the tape feeders using the tape feeders, and mounting the components on a substrate; A replenishment component transport device is used to transport a reel storage device that stores a plurality of component supply reels that respectively hold the component supply tape to the component mounting machine by using a conveying robot, so as to perform a tape assembly operation of assembling the component supply tape pulled out from the component supply reel to the tape feeder; and The notification department notifies operators. The reel storage device prohibits the removal of all stored component supply reels while the reel storage device moves toward the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot. When the conveying robot arrives at the component mounting machine, the reel storage device only allows one of the stored component supply reels that is the object of the tape assembly operation to be removed from storage, and prohibits the removal of other component supply reels. The notification section notifies one of the plurality of tape feeders that is to be subjected to the tape mounting operation.

2. The component mounting system according to claim 1, wherein: When the reel accommodation device reaches the component mounting machine, the notification section notifies the one tape feeder.

3. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: A first notification unit is provided. When the tape assembly operation is performed sequentially on a first tape feeder and a second tape feeder among the plurality of tape feeders, and when completion of the tape assembly operation on the first tape feeder is confirmed, the first notification unit will notify the replenishment component conveying device of the component supply reel that should be assembled to the second tape feeder during the tape assembly operation on the second tape feeder.

4. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: A second notification unit is provided for notifying the replenishment component conveying device of the one component supply reel to be the target of the tape mounting operation when the reel accommodation device reaches the component mounting machine.

5. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The notification unit notifies a worker of a warning when the tape feeder held on the one component supply reel is mounted on a tape feeder different from the one tape feeder among the plurality of tape feeders.

6. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The tape assembly operation is performed by inserting the component supply tape into the tape insertion port of the tape feeder, A tape sensor provided at the tape insertion port detects the component supply tape to confirm completion of the tape assembly operation.

7. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The tape assembly operation is performed by splicing the component supply tape already assembled to the tape feeder to connect the component supply tape to be the object of the tape assembly operation. The input operation unit that accepts an input operation by an operator confirms the input operation to confirm the completion of the tape attachment operation.

8. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: A third notification unit is provided, and when the first component mounting machine and the second component mounting machine are respectively provided as the component mounting machines, and the tape assembly operation is performed sequentially on a first object feeder that is the object of the tape assembly operation among the plurality of tape feeders of the first component mounting machine and a second object feeder that is the object of the tape assembly operation among the plurality of tape feeders of the second component mounting machine, when completion of the tape assembly operation on all the first object feeders of the first component mounting machine is confirmed, the third notification unit notifies the replenishment component conveying device of the completion of the tape assembly operation on the first component mounting machine.

9. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: A fourth notification unit is provided for notifying the component mounting machine of a list indicating the plurality of component supply reels stored in the reel storage device, The component mounting machine specifies the tape feeder to be the target of the tape mounting work among the plurality of tape feeders based on the list.

10. The component mounting system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The reel storage device includes a plurality of reel storage sections arranged in a vertical direction, and the component supply reels are stored in the reel storage sections.

11. The component mounting system according to claim 10, wherein: The reel storage device comprises: an inner member provided with a plurality of the reel storage portions; an outer member, provided with an opening on one side in the vertical direction for inserting and removing the inner member in the vertical direction; and a driving unit for relatively displacing the outer member and the inner member in the vertical direction, The reel storage portion has a take-out port opened in a horizontal direction. The take-out opening of the reel storage portion located on the inner side of the outer member is closed by the outer member, while the take-out opening of the reel storage portion protruding from the outer member to the one side in the vertical direction is opened. The component supply reels are stored in the reel storage section in such a manner that the component supply reels stored in the reel storage section on the one side become the objects of the tape assembly operation earlier. The reel storage device allows only the one component supply reel to be removed from the warehouse by making one of the multiple reel storage sections, which is used to store a component supply reel that is the object of the belt assembly operation, protrude from the outer member to the one side, and making the reel storage section on the opposite side of the one reel storage section than the one reel storage section be located on the inner side of the outer member.

12. The component mounting system according to claim 10, wherein: The reel storage device comprises: an inner member provided with a plurality of reel storage portions; and an outer member for storing the inner member. The outer member has a discharge port, Each of the plurality of reel storage sections has a reel discharge mechanism for discharging the component supply reel. The component supply reel discharged from the reel storage portion by the reel discharge mechanism is discharged from the discharge port of the outer member, The reel storage device allows only the one component supply reel to be discharged from storage by causing one of the plurality of reel storage sections that stores the one component supply reel to be subjected to the tape assembly operation to discharge the one component supply reel.

13. The component mounting system according to claim 10, wherein: Each of the plurality of reel storage sections comprises: a take-out port disposed on one side in a horizontal direction; and a door for opening and closing the take-out port. The reel storage device opens the door of only one of the plurality of reel storage sections that stores a component supply reel that is the target of the tape assembly operation, and closes the doors of the other reel storage sections, thereby allowing only the one component supply reel to be removed from storage.

14. The component mounting system according to claim 10, wherein: Each of the plurality of reel storage sections comprises: a take-out port disposed on one side in the horizontal direction; a door for opening and closing the take-out port; and a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the door. The reel storage device locks the doors of the other reel storage sections when the door of a reel storage section that stores a component supply reel that is the object of the tape assembly operation is opened while the doors of each of the multiple reel storage sections are unlocked, thereby only allowing the one component supply reel to be removed from the warehouse.

15. The component mounting system according to any one of claims 1, 2, 11 to 14, wherein: The device further comprises a component storage warehouse, the component storage warehouse comprising: a reel storage unit for storing the component supply reel; and a work execution unit for storing the component supply reel taken out from the reel storage unit in the reel storage device. The component supply reel is provided with a reel ID for identifying the component supply reel and a component ID for identifying the component stored in the component supply tape held by the component supply reel. The component storage warehouse comprises: a storage unit for storing storage information indicating that the reel ID of the component supply reel stored in the reel storage unit is associated with the component ID; and a control unit for determining the component supply reel to be the object of the tape assembly operation based on the storage information, and storing the component supply reel in the reel storage device by using the operation execution unit. The transport robot transports the reel storage device from the component storage warehouse to the component mounting machine.

16. A component replenishment method, comprising the following steps: A step of storing a plurality of component supply reels in a reel storage device, wherein the plurality of component supply reels are respectively held in a component supply tape used in a component mounting machine, wherein the component mounting machine has a plurality of tape feeders, and the components stored in the component supply tape are fed by the tape feeders to the component supply tape mounted on the tape feeders, and the components are mounted on a substrate; A step of conveying the reel storage device to the component mounting machine by a conveying robot in order to perform a tape mounting operation of mounting the component supply tape pulled out from the component supply reel on the tape feeder; and The notification department performs the process of notifying the operator. The reel storage device prohibits the removal of all stored component supply reels while the reel storage device moves toward the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot. When the conveying robot arrives at the component mounting machine, the reel storage device only allows one of the stored component supply reels that is the object of the tape assembly operation to be removed from storage, and prohibits the removal of other component supply reels. The notification section notifies one of the plurality of tape feeders that is to be subjected to the tape mounting operation.

17. A supply component transport device, comprising: A reel storage device for storing a plurality of component supply reels respectively holding component supply tapes used in a component mounting machine having a plurality of tape feeders for supplying components stored in the component supply tapes by conveying the component supply tapes mounted on the tape feeders using the tape feeders, and mounting the components on a substrate; and The conveying robot conveys the reel storage device to the component mounting machine in order to perform a tape mounting operation of mounting the component supply tape pulled out from the component supply reel on the tape feeder, The reel storage device prohibits the removal of all stored component supply reels while the reel storage device moves toward the component mounting machine along with the conveying robot. When the transport robot arrives at the component mounting machine, the reel storage device allows only one component supply reel to be the target of the tape assembly operation among the stored component supply reels to be shipped out, and prohibits the shipping of other component supply reels.

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