Management devices, installation systems, and production methods

Abstract

The management device disclosed herein is used in an installation system. This management device allocates supply components to an automatic installation device (i.e., an automated device) primarily for individual configuration, and allocates supply components to a manual installation device (i.e., a manual device) primarily for universal configuration, for installation devices where supply components are replaced by an operator. It generates production plan information including production operations for each of the multiple categories of processed objects. The individual configuration refers to assembling supply components at individual locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of processed objects, while the universal configuration refers to assembling supply components with universal components at universal locations in the production of the multiple categories of processed objects.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The management device, installation system, and production method are disclosed in this specification. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, as an mounting system, a system has been proposed that classifies components into general-purpose components and non-general-purpose components based on their universality level when used on various types of substrates. General-purpose components are fixedly assigned an arrangement position so that they are in the same position through assembly operations on all types of substrates. On the other hand, the aforementioned non-general-purpose components are assigned to non-priority arrangement positions in the component supply section, and these non-general-purpose components are individually assigned an arrangement position so that they correspond to each type of substrate, thereby determining the component arrangement position (for example, see Patent Document 1). This mounting system can improve the production efficiency of mounting machines that produce multiple types of products in small quantities. Additionally, as an mounting system, a mounting device has been proposed that automatically changes the feeder holding the components via a mobile work device (for example, see Patent Document 2).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-107197

[0006] Patent document 2: International Publication No. 2018 / 179147. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] However, as an installation system, it is sometimes configured as a production line consisting of an automatic feeder replacement device that holds the components and an installation device that allows the operator to manually replace the feeder. However, such a structure has not been studied in the aforementioned installation system. Further improvements in efficiency are sought in such an installation system.

[0009] The main objective of this disclosure is to provide a management device, installation system, and production method that can further improve efficiency in installation systems that include automated equipment for automatic component replacement and manual equipment for manual component replacement.

[0010] The following means are employed in this disclosure to achieve the aforementioned main objectives.

[0011] The management device disclosed herein is used in an installation system, which includes: a mobile working device; an automatic replacement supply unit for the installation device; the installation device comprising an installation section for installing components onto a workpiece; a supply section for assembling and holding the components and supplying them; and an installation control section for picking up the components from the supply section; one or more automatic devices capable of automatically replacing the supply unit via the mobile working device; and one or more manual devices for manually replacing the supply unit.

[0012] The management device includes a control unit that allocates the supply components assembled to the automatic equipment with a tendency to be primarily individually configured, and allocates the supply components assembled to the manual equipment with a tendency to be primarily universally configured, and generates production plan information including production operations for each of the multiple categories of the processed objects. The individually configured configuration is the configuration of assembling the supply components at individual locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of the processed objects, and the universally configured configuration is the configuration of assembling the supply components holding universal components at universal locations in the production of the multiple categories of the processed objects.

[0013] In this management device, in the manual equipment where the installation device for changing supply components is manually operated, by primarily using a general setting, the frequency of changeover adjustments when switching production for various processed items can be further reduced. Furthermore, in the automated equipment where the installation device for automatically changing supply components is automatically operated, by primarily using a separate setting, production operations that can perform the installation process at a higher speed can be set separately. Therefore, in this management device, production planning information that takes into account both automated and manual equipment can be generated, further improving efficiency in the production of processed items. Here, "preferring primarily separate settings" means, for example, allowing a portion other than separate settings to be primarily separate as a whole. Similarly, "preferring primarily general settings" means, for example, allowing a portion other than general settings to be primarily general as a whole. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of installing system 10.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the mounting device 15 and the loader 18.

[0016] Figure 3 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of information stored in storage unit 63.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a flowchart representing an example of a production planning information generation and processing routine.

[0018] Figure 5 This is an illustrative diagram illustrating an example of a process that distributes supply components in the shortest possible mode.

[0019] Figure 6 This is an illustrative diagram illustrating an example of a process that distributes supply components in an optimal manner.

[0020] Figure 7 This is an illustrative diagram representing an example of other production planning information 64B.

[0021] Figure 8 This is an illustrative diagram representing an example of another production operation 65B. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the installation system 10 of this disclosure. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the mounting device 15 and the loader 18 as a mobile working device. Figure 3 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of production planning information 64 and production operations 65 stored in the storage unit 63 of the management device 60. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the left-right direction (X-axis), front-back direction (Y-axis), and up-down direction (Z-axis) are as follows... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown.

[0023] The mounting system 10 is configured, for example, to mount the substrate S (refer to) which is the object to be processed. Figure 2 A production line consisting of apparatuses for mounting component P arranged along the transport direction of substrate S. Here, substrate S is defined as the object being processed; however, there are no particular limitations on any component used to mount component P, and it can also be a three-dimensional substrate. Figure 1 As shown, the installation system 10 is configured to include a printing device 11, a printing inspection device 12, a storage device 13, a storage PC 13a, an automated guided vehicle 14, an installation device 15, an installation inspection device 16, a handling device 17, a loader 18, a reflow soldering device 19, and a management device 60. In this installation system 10, the installation device 15 includes one or more automatic devices 15a capable of automatically changing supply components via the loader 18, which is a mobile work device, and one or more manual devices 15b capable of manually changing supply components. For ease of explanation, an installation system 10 with four automatic devices 15a and two manual devices 15b will be described as an example.

[0024] The printing apparatus 11 is used to print viscous fluids such as solder paste, conductive paste, and adhesive onto the substrate S. The printing inspection apparatus 12 is used to inspect the state of the printed viscous fluid. The storage apparatus 13 is a storage location for the feeder 25, which serves as a supply component used in the mounting apparatus 15. The storage apparatus 13 is located in front of and below the transport apparatus between the printing inspection apparatus 12 and the mounting apparatus 15. The storage PC 13a is a device for managing the feeder 25 stored in the storage apparatus 13. The mounting inspection apparatus 16 is used to inspect the state of components P mounted on the substrate S. The transport apparatus 17 is used to transport the substrate S towards the downstream side. Supply components for replacement by the operator W are stored in front of and below the transport apparatus 17. The reflow soldering apparatus 19 is used to reflow solder the substrate S printed with the viscous fluid and on which components P are mounted.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the storage device 13 is a device for temporarily storing the feeder 25, which is used as a supply component in the mounting device 15. The storage device 13 has a transport device for transporting the substrate S and a storage PC 13a for managing management information, and is located between the printing inspection device 12 and the mounting device 15. The storage device 13 has an assembly section similar to the component supply section 24 described later. When the feeder 25 is connected to this assembly section, the controller of the feeder 25 outputs information about the feeder 25 to the storage PC 13a connected to the storage device 13. Furthermore, in the storage device 13, in addition to being transported by the automated guided vehicle 14, the feeder 25 can also be transported by an operator W.

[0026] The automated guided vehicle 14 transports components used in the installation system 10, such as printing-related components used in the printing unit 11, and installation-related components used in the loader 18. For example, the automated guided vehicle 14 automatically transports printing-related components and installation-related components between a warehouse and storage unit 13 (not shown). Installation-related components include, for example, a feeder 25 as a supply component, a support component 23, an installation head 32 as a pickup component, and a suction nozzle 33. Here, we will describe the scenario where the automated guided vehicle 14 primarily transports the feeder 25. The automated guided vehicle 14 can be an AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) that moves along a predetermined path, or an AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) that detects its surroundings and moves freely to its destination.

[0027] The mounting device 15 is a device for picking up components and mounting them onto the substrate S. The mounting device 15 includes a mounting control unit 20, a substrate processing unit 22, a component supply unit 24, a mounting unit 30, an imaging unit 34, a nozzle station 35, an operation panel 36, a communication unit 37, and a communication unit 37. Figure 2 As shown, the mounting control unit 20 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 21, responsible for the overall control of the device. This mounting control unit 20 outputs control signals to the substrate processing unit 22, component supply unit 24, mounting unit 30, imaging unit 34, and operation panel 36, and receives signals from these components. The mounting control unit 20 has a storage unit that stores production operations including information about component P, the configuration sequence and position of component P on the substrate S, and the assembly position of the feeder 25 that picks up component P. The production operations stored in this storage unit include... Figure 3 The same information is given for the example production job 65.

[0028] The substrate processing unit 22 performs the loading, transporting, fixing, and unloading of the substrate S at its mounting position, and also performs the process of supporting the substrate S from below using the support member 23. The substrate processing unit 22 has... Figure 1 A pair of conveyor belts are arranged at intervals and mounted in the left-right direction. The substrate S is transported by the conveyor belts. The support member 23 is composed of a support plate as a base and support pins arranged at arbitrary positions corresponding to the substrate S. The support pins can also be arranged at predetermined positions on the support plate via the mounting part 30.

[0029] The component supply unit 24 is a unit that supplies component P to the mounting unit 30. This component supply unit 24 assembles a feeder 25, which serves as a supply component, into one or more mounting units. This supply component includes a reel wound with a belt that acts as a holding component for the component. Figure 2 As shown, the component supply unit 24 has two mounting sections, upper and lower, for mounting the feeder 25 at the front of the device. The upper section is a mounting section 26 for picking up components, which is supported by the mounting section 30; the lower section is a buffering section 27 for which the mounting section 30 cannot pick up components. Here, the mounting section 26 and the buffering section 27 are collectively referred to as the "assembly section." The component supply unit 24 is equipped with: slots 38, into which a plurality of track components of the feeder 25 are arranged at predetermined intervals in the X direction; and a connecting section 39 for inserting a connector located at the top of the feeder 25. The feeder 25 has a controller (not shown). This controller stores information such as the ID of the tape contained in the feeder 25, the component type, and the remaining quantity of components. When the feeder 25 is connected to the connecting section 39, the controller sends information about the feeder 25 to the mounting control unit 20.

[0030] The component supply unit 24 may also include a tray unit 28, which has a tray for arranging and holding multiple components P as supply components. For example, the manual device 15b may also include the tray unit 28. This tray unit 28 is used when supplying large components that cannot be held on a tape. The tray unit 28 includes a tray for holding the components P and a moving part for moving the tray up and down and back and forth, with the tray moving between a receiving position and a picking position. In addition, the component supply unit 24 may also include a wafer unit for supplying wafers as components P.

[0031] The mounting unit 30 is a unit that picks up components P from the component supply unit 24 and arranges them onto the substrate S fixed to the substrate processing unit 22. The mounting unit 30 includes a head moving part 31, a mounting head 32, and a suction nozzle 33. The head moving part 31 includes a slider that moves in the XY direction guided by a guide rail and a motor that drives the slider. The mounting head 32 picks up one or more components and moves in the XY direction via the moving part 31. The mounting head 32 is detachably mounted to the slider. One or more suction nozzles 33 are detachably mounted on the lower surface of the mounting head 32. The suction nozzles 33 use negative pressure to pick up components. The suction nozzles 33 have multiple categories corresponding to each type and size of component P. The mounting head 32 has multiple categories, and for each category, a type and number of suction nozzles 33 that can be mounted are set. The mounting head 32 is configured to be able to mount one or two suction nozzles 33 for example, for large components, and to mount four, six, eight, twelve, or sixteen suction nozzles 33 for general-purpose components. In addition, the pickup component of the pickup element may also be a mechanical chuck or the like that mechanically holds the element other than the nozzle 33.

[0032] The imaging unit 34 is a camera that captures images from above, and the image is held in place by elements P, such as the mounting head 32. Figure 1 As shown, the imaging unit 34 is a device for capturing images of one or more components P picked up and held by the mounting head 32. The imaging unit 34 is positioned between the component supply unit 24 and the substrate processing unit 22. The imaging range of the imaging unit 34 is above the component camera 17. The imaging unit 34 captures one or more images when the mounting head 32 holding the component P passes above it, and outputs the captured images to the mounting control unit 20. The mounting control unit 20 can confirm the pickup position, shape, etc., of the component P through the captured images from the imaging unit 34. The nozzle station 35 is a housing for keeping various nozzles 33 used in the mounting unit 30 ready for use. The operation panel 36 is a unit that receives input from the operator W and provides information to the operator W. The operation panel 36 is positioned on the front surface of the mounting device 15 and includes a display section as a monitor, a touch panel, and an operation section with buttons. The communication unit 37 is an interface for exchanging information with external devices such as the storage PC 13a and the management device 60.

[0033] The loader 18 is a mobile working device that moves within the moving area in front of the mounting system 10, automatically retrieving and replenishing the feeders 25 of the mounting device 15. The loader 18 includes a movement control unit 50, a storage unit 52, a receiving unit 53, a changing unit 54, a movement unit 55, and a communication unit 58. The movement control unit 50 is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU 51, responsible for the overall control of the device. The storage unit 52 stores various data, such as processing programs (e.g., HDDs), and information related to changing operations. The receiving unit 53 has a receiving space for the feeders 25. For example, the receiving unit 53 is configured to accommodate four feeders 25. The changing unit 54 is a mechanism for moving the feeders 25 in and out and between different levels (see reference). Figure 2 The replacement unit 54 includes: a clamping part for clamping the feeder 25, a Y-axis slider for moving the clamping part along the Y-axis direction (front-back direction), and a Z-axis slider for moving the clamping part along the Z-axis direction (up-down direction). The replacement unit 54 performs the assembly and disassembly of the feeder 25 in the mounting assembly unit 26 and the buffer assembly unit 27. The moving unit 55 is a mechanism that moves the loader 18 along the X-axis track 29 disposed on the front of the mounting device 15 in the X-axis direction (left-right direction). The communication unit 58 is an interface for exchanging information with external devices such as the storage PC 13a and the mounting device 15. The loader 18 outputs its current position and the work being performed to the storage PC 13a. The loader 18 can automatically load and unload the feeder 25 as a supply component, but it can also be configured to retrieve and replenish installation-related components, printing-related components, etc.

[0034] Management device 60 (reference) Figure 1 The management device 60 serves as a server for managing information about each device in the installation system 10. The management device 60 includes a management control unit 61 responsible for overall control of the device, a storage unit 63 for storing various information, and a communication unit 68 for bidirectional communication with external devices such as the installation system 10, the automated guided vehicle 14, and the loader 18. In addition to generating and managing production plan information 64 used in the component installation process and the production operations 65 contained in the production plan information 64, the management device 60 also acquires and manages information from the installation system 10.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, the storage unit 63 stores production plan information 64 containing production operations 65 for each substrate S. The production operations 65 are set up for each substrate S as a product to be produced. This production operation 65 includes information such as the type and quantity of components P disposed on a specific substrate S, the assembly position of the feeder 25 holding the components P, the arrangement sequence of mounting the components P onto the substrate S, and the arrangement position. Figure 3The image shows the assembly position of the feeder 25. In the mounting apparatus 15, the assembly positions of the feeder 25 relative to each mounting apparatus 15 include individual installations and universal installations. An individual installation is where the feeder 25, as a supply component, is installed in a separate location during the production of substrates S, which are multiple types of processing objects. A universal installation, on the other hand, is where the feeder 25, as a supply component holding a common element P, is installed in a common location during the production of substrates S, which are multiple types of processing objects. Since an individual installation allows the feeder 25 to be installed in a separate location during the production of each substrate S, time can be further reduced; however, a large number of feeder 25 assembly / disassembly and assembly operations are required during production changeover adjustments. On the other hand, since a universal installation assembles the feeder 25 holding the same element P in the same location throughout the production of multiple substrates S, the feeder 25 does not need to be moved during production changeover adjustments; however, it sometimes lacks flexibility in terms of time reduction. Furthermore, in a universal installation, there are cases where feeders 25 that are not used in production are always installed, sometimes lacking flexibility in terms of slot consumption. The management device 60 generates production planning information 64, for example, that allocates the feeder 25 with the following tendency: in the automatic equipment 15a where the feeder 25 is automatically changed using the loader 18, it is set to a tendency to be primarily a separate setting, while in the manual equipment 15b where the operator W manually changes the feeder 25, it is set to a tendency to be primarily a general setting. Therefore, the production planning information 64 can further reduce the workload of the operator W in the manual equipment 15b, and can perform more efficient production in the automatic equipment 15a. Here, "preferential setting to a specific setting" allows, for example, a subset of settings other than the specific setting to be primarily that setting as a whole.

[0036] Next, the operation of the installation system 10 configured in this embodiment will be explained, starting with the processing of generating production plan information 64. Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a production plan information generation processing routine executed by the management control unit 61 of the management device 60. This routine is stored in the storage unit 63 of the management device 60 and is executed based on input from the operator W when generating a production plan that includes the production of multiple substrates S. When the routine begins, firstly, the CPU 62 obtains information on all processing objects, i.e., substrates S, manufactured according to the current production plan (S100). For example, the CPU 62 obtains the type and quantity of component P based on the data of the substrate S as a product, and obtains the number of modules and assembly units of the automatic equipment 15a and manual equipment 15b of the mounting device 15 based on the structure of the mounting system 10. Next, the CPU 62 sets the production operation 65 generated this time (S110). For example, the CPU 62 sets the production operation 65 generated from... Figure 3 The production operation of products generated sequentially from product 1 shown.

[0037] Next, the CPU 62 sets the type and number of feeders 25, trays, and other supply components used in the set products, based on the number of products on the substrate S, the number of components, and the number of assembly sections in the component supply section 24 (S120). Within the range not exceeding the total number of assembly sections, the CPU 62 sets multiple feeders 25 corresponding to the unit quantity of components P (a large number of components) configured exceeding a predetermined unit quantity (e.g., 1,000, 10,000, etc.). Next, the CPU 62 distributes the feeders 25, trays, and other supply components containing components P that can only be processed by the manual equipment 15b to the manual equipment 15b (S130). At this time, when there are multiple manual equipment 15b in the mounting system 10, the CPU 62, for example, performs a process to distribute the feeders 25 to each manual equipment 15b in a manner that ensures an equal number of components are processed. Thus, by distributing supply components to the manual equipment 15b, a minimum number of supply components can be distributed to the manual equipment 15b. Next, the CPU 62 performs a process (S140) to distribute the remaining supply components to each automatic device 15a in such a way that the number of processed components is equal. Furthermore, when distributing the supply components, the CPU 62 may also distribute the supply components in such a way that components P that can be picked up by the same nozzle 33 are assembled into the same device as much as possible. In this way, the CPU 62 distributes all supply components to each device in a temporary state.

[0038] Next, the CPU 62 determines the selected mode in the manufacturing of the substrate S (S150). In this mounting system 10, as an example, the cases of having a minimum mode and an optimal mode will be explained. The minimum mode allocates the supply components in a manner that minimizes the processing time of each automatic device 15a. The optimal mode allocates the supply components based on the processing time (referred to as the reference processing time) of other devices besides the mounting device 15, such as the printing device 11, printing inspection device 12, mounting inspection device 16, handling device 17, and reflow soldering device 19, which are included in the mounting system 10. In the mounting system 10, since processing is slow in the devices that require the most time, the optimal mode is one that avoids making the processing times of each mounting device 15 equal or reaching the shortest possible time, as long as it is within the reference processing time determined based on that device. The operator W can preset the selection mode or input the selection mode at that time. Furthermore, the shortest mode and the best mode are explained here, but the installation system 10 can be any one of these modes, or it can have other modes based on or instead of these modes.

[0039] In S150, when the selection mode is the shortest mode, CPU62 performs the allocation process of the supply component corresponding to the shortest mode (S160~S210). Figure 5This is an illustrative diagram illustrating an example of a process for distributing supply components in the shortest possible mode. Figure 5 A is the initial state. Figure 5 B is the redistribution process in automatic equipment 15a. Figure 5 C is the redistribution process to the manual device 15b. Here, the feeder 25 is described as a supply component. In this process, the CPU 62 first sets the assembly position of the feeder 25 assigned to each mounting device 15 (S160). The CPU 62 sets the assembly position of the feeder 25 in a way that improves the efficiency of operations related to picking, moving, and positioning based on the mounting head 32. In particular, the assembly position of the feeder 25 is temporarily set, mainly individually in the automatic device 15a and generally in the manual device 15b. For example, in the mounting device 15, after picking up component P, the imaging unit 34 is used to take a picture to confirm component P, so the CPU 62 may, for example, set the assembly position of the feeder 25 with the highest usage frequency to be assembled closer to the imaging unit 34. In addition, the CPU 62 may also set the assembly position to arrange the feeders 25 with higher correlation, such as those picked up by the mounting head 32 at the same time, closer to each other. According to the above conditions, CPU62 sets the assembly position of feeder 25 for each mounting device 15.

[0040] Next, the CPU 62 calculates the processing time required for each mounting device 15 based on the set assembly position of the feeder 25 (S170). The CPU 62 calculates, for example, the processing time for processing a predetermined number of substrates (e.g., 10 sheets) in a manner that includes the movement time of the mounting head 32. Figure 5 A). Next, the CPU 62 determines whether the processing time in each automatic device 15a is uniform (S180). The CPU 62 may also determine whether the processing time is within a predetermined margin (e.g., within 10%). If the processing time is not uniform, the CPU 62 performs a process of redistributing the feeder 25 among the automatic devices 15a (S190), and performs the process after S170. That is, the CPU 62 redistributes the feeder 25 among the automatic devices 15a, and repeatedly performs the process of calculating the processing time in each device until the processing time is uniform. For example, the CPU 62 may also distribute the feeder 25 from the automatic device 15a with a longer processing time to the automatic device 15a with a shorter processing time. Figure 5 B). Alternatively, the redistribution feeder 25 can be selected from feeders with low correlation to other feeders 25, such as those that require different suction nozzles 33. If such homogenization is achieved, the feeders 25 are distributed to each automatic device 15a in an assembly position that minimizes the processing time required by each automatic device 15a.

[0041] On the other hand, in S180, it is determined that the processing time of each automatic device 15a is uniform ( Figure 5 (B) The CPU 62 determines whether the processing time of each automatic device 15a is within a predetermined allowable range (S200). This allowable range may be determined empirically, for example, based on an upper limit value of the processing volume that would be considered overloaded if exceeded. When the processing time of any of the automatic devices 15a exceeds the allowable range, the CPU 62 determines that an overloaded number of feeders 25 have been allocated to the automatic device 15a side, and performs a process of reallocating feeders 25 from the automatic device 15a side to the manual device 15b side (S210). The CPU 62 may also select feeders 25 that meet predetermined allocation conditions and allocate them to the manual device 15b side. The allocated feeders 25 are selected from those assembled in the automatic device 15a with a larger processing time. Figure 5 C). Alternatively, the allocation conditions may be set to select one or more of the following supply components: a supply component that maintains a higher degree of versatility for a component P determined through common use in the production of multiple types of substrates S; a supply component that maintains a smaller number of components P used than standard components; and a supply component that maintains a component P larger than standard components. Component P that meets these conditions is preferably allocated to manual device 15b. Regarding versatility, for example, the case of use in two productions may be set to "2", and the case of use in three productions may be set to "3", with a higher value indicating higher versatility. Furthermore, "standard components" may be, for example, general-purpose components that are more frequently used in mounting device 15. After S210, CPU 62 executes the processing after S160. That is, CPU 62 repeatedly executes the process of allocating feeders 25 to manual device 15b, setting the assembly position of the allocated feeders 25, and calculating the processing time of each device until all processing times are within a predetermined allowable range in S200.

[0042] On the other hand, in S150, when the selection mode is the optimal mode, the CPU62 performs the allocation process of the supply component corresponding to the optimal mode (S220 to S260). Figure 6 This is an illustrative diagram illustrating an example of a process for distributing supply components in an optimal mode. Figure 6 A is the initial state. Figure 6B and 6C are the redistribution processes to the manual device 15b. Here, for the same process as the shortest mode, the same process is performed and its detailed description is omitted. In this process, the CPU 62 first sets the assembly position of the feeder 25 assigned to each mounting device 15 (S220). The CPU 62 can also set the assembly position of the feeder 25 in a way that improves the working efficiency of the mounting head 32, just like in the shortest mode. In addition, the CPU 62 temporarily sets the assembly position of the feeder 25, mainly in the automatic device 15a with individual settings and mainly in the manual device 15b with general settings. For example, the CPU 62 can also set the assembly position of the feeder 25 so that the feeder 25 with the highest usage frequency is assembled closer to the mounting part of the shooting unit 34. In addition, the CPU 62 can also set the assembly position so that the feeders 25 with higher correlation and higher frequency of simultaneous pickup by the mounting head 32 are arranged closer to each other. The CPU 62 sets the assembly position of the feeder 25 for each mounting device 15 according to the above conditions. Figure 6 A).

[0043] Next, similar to S170, CPU62 calculates the processing time required for each mounting device 15 based on the set assembly position of the feeder 25 (S230). Then, CPU62 determines whether the processing time in each automatic device 15a is within a predetermined reference processing time (S240). The reference processing time is the time required to process a predetermined number of substrates S, i.e., the processing time per unit production quantity. Alternatively, a threshold determined based on the processing time of devices other than mounting devices 15, i.e., the reference processing time, can be set as the value obtained by adding a predetermined margin to the processing time of the device with the longest processing time. When the total processing time in each automatic device 15a is not within the reference processing time, CPU62 performs a process of reallocating the feeder 25 from the automatic device 15a to the manual device 15b to reduce the processing volume of devices exceeding the reference processing time (S250). For example, CPU62 may also select feeders 25 that meet predetermined allocation conditions from those feeders 25 allocated to devices exceeding the reference processing time and allocate them to the manual device 15b. Figure 6 B). Furthermore, the allocation conditions can be, for example, the conditions described in the shortest mode, or they can be based on the above conditions, or include other conditions in place of the above conditions. After S250, CPU62 executes the processing after S220. That is, CPU62 allocates the feeder 25 to the manual device 15b, sets the assembly position of the allocated feeder 25, and repeatedly executes the process of calculating the processing time of each device until, in S240, all processing times are within the predetermined baseline processing time (…). Figure 6 C).

[0044] In S240, when all processing times are within a predetermined baseline processing time, the CPU 62 can also, as needed, set a general setting in a portion of the automated equipment 15a, which is primarily configured individually, based on the versatility of the supply components (S260). In the automated equipment 15a, a common feeder 25 may exist for the production of various substrates S. In S260, a process is performed to set the assembly position of such feeder 25 to the same assembly position across the production sites of various substrates S. If a general setting also exists in a portion of the automated equipment 15a, the changeover work of the loader 18 can be further reduced during production changeover adjustments. Figure 7 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of production planning information 64B that sets general settings as part of the individual settings for automatic equipment 15a. Figure 8 This is an illustrative diagram showing an example of a production operation 65B for which a general setting is set as a part of the individual settings of automatic equipment 15a. (See diagram below.) Figure 7 As shown, a portion of the individual settings can also include general settings. Furthermore, in this case, the processing time in each automatic device 15a only needs to be within the baseline processing time. Operator W can pre-set whether to execute the processing in S260, or can input whether to set general settings within the individual settings after the routine begins. Additionally, if the processing in S260 is omitted, production plan information 64 (refer to) is obtained, which sets only the individual settings for automatic devices 15a. Figure 3 ).

[0045] When it is determined in S200, after S260, or if it is determined that all processing times are within the predetermined allowable range, the CPU 62 temporarily saves the current settings and determines whether the conditions for the completion of production operation 65 are met (S270). The conditions for the completion of production operation 65 may include, for example, temporarily saving a preset number of settings (e.g., 500, 1000, etc.) or generating settings within a preset time (e.g., 10 minutes, etc.). Here, for example, the management device 60 extracts the optimal settings from multiple preset settings as production operation 65. When the conditions for the completion of production operation 65 are not met, the CPU 62 changes the allocation conditions of the supply components and allocates supply components to the automatic equipment 15a (S280). That is, the CPU 62 allocates supply components to each device by swapping some or all of the supply components. After S280, the CPU 62 executes the processing after S150. That is, while changing the assembly position of the supply component, the CPU62 appropriately redistributes the components between automatic devices 15a and from automatic devices 15a to manual devices 15b according to the selection mode, and determines multiple settings including which supply component is assembled in which assembly section.

[0046] On the other hand, when the termination condition is met in S270, the CPU 62 extracts the optimal setting from the multiple temporarily saved settings and stores it as production job 65 (S290). Next, the CPU 62 determines whether all production jobs 65 included in the production plan have been set (S300). If not, the processing after S110 is executed. That is, the production job for the next product is set, and supply components are allocated to the automatic equipment 15a and the manual equipment 15b. On the other hand, in S300, if all production jobs 65 included in the production plan have been set, the CPU 62 executes the process of setting the general settings for the manual equipment 15b (S310). In the supply components allocated to the manual equipment 15b, the CPU 62 sets the general assembly position as much as possible throughout the production of various substrates S. Furthermore, if there is a production limitation of the general settings, the CPU 62 sets new general settings according to that production (see [reference]). Figure 3 (e.g., product 4). Ideally, only one general setting should exist in the production plan, but multiple settings are also possible. If a general setting is set for manual equipment 15b, the changeover adjustments required by operator W can be further reduced. After S310, CPU 62 stores the production plan information 64 containing production operation 65 in the storage unit 63 (S320) and terminates the routine. In this way, management device 60 can generate production plan information 64 that takes into account the characteristics of both automatic equipment 15a and manual equipment 15b.

[0047] Next, the process of mounting component P onto substrate S using production operation 65 will be described. First, the mounting process of automatic equipment 15a will be described. When the mounting process begins, the CPU 21 of the mounting control unit 20 first obtains the production operation 65 of the product being manufactured from the management device 60. The CPU 21 can obtain the production operation 65 of the machine from the management device 60 for each product, or it can obtain production plan information 64 including the production operations 65 of the entire machine from the management device 60. In addition, the loader 18 performs a changeover adjustment process to assemble each feeder 25 to the assembly position set in the production operation 65. When production can begin, the CPU 21 controls the substrate processing unit 22 to move and fix the substrate S. Next, the CPU 21 performs a process based on the production operation 65, causing the mounting head 32 to pick up component P from the feeder 25 assembled in the component supply unit 24 and place it onto the substrate S. The mounting head 32 passes over the top of the imaging unit 34, causing the imaging unit 34 to photograph component P. Based on the photographed image, the CPU 21 detects whether the component P is picked up incorrectly, whether its shape is normal, etc. When component P is positioned on substrate S, CPU 21 ejects substrate S to substrate processing unit 22, repeating the above process. During this mounting process, CPU 21 manages the component consumption of each feeder 25, and sends this information to storage PC 13a when the remaining component quantity falls below a predetermined warning value. Based on this instruction list, storage PC 13a instructs loader 18 to perform feeder 25 replacement operations. Loader 18 moves along X-axis track 29 between storage device 13 and mounting device 15, with feeder 25 replacement operations performed by the mounting device 15 of the work object. Furthermore, if the current substrate S manufacturing is completed, it is determined whether the production of the next substrate S is possible. If the next production is possible, loader 18 performs a production changeover adjustment process. Loader 18 performs a process to assemble each feeder 25 to the assembly position of the next production operation 65.

[0048] Next, the installation process of the manual equipment 15b will be described. The installation process of the manual equipment 15b is performed in parallel with the installation process of the automatic equipment 15a. Furthermore, the same process as that of the automatic equipment 15a will be performed, and detailed descriptions are omitted. First, the operator W performs a changeover adjustment operation to assemble each feeder 25 to the assembly position set in the production operation 65. When production can begin, the operator W inputs an instruction to the installation system 10 to start production. When the installation process begins, the CPU 21 of the manual equipment 15b obtains the production operation 65 of the product to be manufactured from the management device 60. Next, the CPU 21 controls the substrate processing unit 22 to load and fix the substrate S, and based on the production operation 65, performs a process to pick up the component P from the feeder 25 assembled in the component supply unit 24 and place it on the substrate S. When the component P is placed on the substrate S, the CPU 21 discharges the substrate S to the substrate processing unit 22, and repeats the above process. In this installation process, CPU 21 manages the component consumption of each feeder 25. When the remaining component quantity falls below a predetermined warning value, the operation panel 36 displays this information. Based on the display on the operation panel 36, operator W replaces the supply components (feeders 25 and trays, etc.) that have exhausted their components. Furthermore, if the current substrate S manufacturing is completed, it determines whether there is production of the next substrate S. If there is a next production and a changeover adjustment operation is required, the operation panel 36 displays the details of the changeover adjustment operation. Operator W performs the changeover adjustment operation when one is required. Thus, in the installation system 10, which includes automatic equipment 15a and manual equipment 15b, the loader 18 and operator W share the work while supply components are replaced and production plan information 64 is executed.

[0049] Here, the correspondence between the constituent elements of this embodiment and the constituent elements of this disclosure is clarified. In this embodiment, the installation system 10 corresponds to the installation system, the installation device 15 corresponds to the installation device, the automatic device 15a corresponds to the automatic device, the manual device 15b corresponds to the manual device, the loader 18 corresponds to the mobile working device, and the management device 60 corresponds to the management device. In addition, the installation control unit 20 corresponds to the installation control unit, the component supply unit 24 corresponds to the supply unit, the substrate S corresponds to the object to be processed, the feeder 25 and the tray correspond to the supply components, the installation unit 30 corresponds to the installation unit, the management control unit 61 corresponds to the control unit, the production operation 65 corresponds to the production operation, and the production plan information 64 corresponds to the production plan information.

[0050] In the management device 60 described above, the manual equipment 15b, which is the installation device 15 for manually changing supply components such as the feeder 25, can further reduce the frequency of changeover adjustments when switching production of substrates S, which are various processing objects, by primarily using a general setting. Furthermore, in the management device 60, the automatic equipment 15a, which is the installation device 15 for automatically changing supply components, can be set individually to perform production operations 65 that can execute the installation process at a higher speed. Therefore, the management device 60 can generate production planning information 64 that takes into account both the automatic equipment 15a and the manual equipment 15b, further improving efficiency in the production of substrates S.

[0051] Furthermore, the management control unit 61 distributes supply parts to the manual equipment 15b in a manner that reduces the number of supply parts required for assembly, thereby reducing the frequency of manual replacement of supply parts by the operator W and further reducing the workload of the operator W. Additionally, this management device 60 can further suppress production delays caused by operator W's work delays. Furthermore, the management control unit 61 distributes supply parts that can only be processed by the manual equipment 15b to the manual equipment 15b, setting a universal setting that makes the assembly position of the supply parts more universal. In this management device 60, the installation process of component P can be performed more reliably. Furthermore, since the installation system 10 has multiple automatic equipment 15a, the management control unit 61 distributes supply parts to each automatic equipment 15a in a manner that shortens the processing time required for each automatic equipment 15a. In this management device 60, by further shortening the processing time, production efficiency can be further improved. Moreover, since the installation system 10 has multiple automatic equipment 15a, the management control unit 61 distributes supply parts to each automatic equipment 15a in a manner that evens out the processing time required for each automatic equipment 15a. In this management device 60, production efficiency can be further improved by further suppressing processing wait times between installation devices. Furthermore, the installation system 10 may have multiple automatic devices 15a, and when the processing time of an automatic device 15a is outside a predetermined allowable range, the management control unit 61 will allocate one or more supply components assigned to the automatic devices to the manual device side. In this management device, by allocating supply components to the manual device side, production efficiency can be further improved.

[0052] Furthermore, the management control unit 61 allocates supply components that meet the allocation conditions to the manual equipment 15b side. These allocation conditions include maintaining supply components that are more versatile and commonly used in the production of multiple types of substrates S, maintaining supply components that are used in smaller quantities than standard components, and maintaining supply components that are larger than standard components. In this management device 60, by allocating supply components that meet the allocation conditions to the manual equipment 15b side, production with further improved efficiency can be performed.

[0053] Furthermore, this disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments; as long as it falls within the technical scope of this invention, it can naturally be implemented in various ways.

[0054] For example, in the above embodiment, the management device 60 distributes the supply components to the manual device 15b in a manner that reduces the number of supply components required for the manual device 15b, but it is not particularly limited to this. For example, the management control unit 61 may also distribute the supply components to the automatic device 15a and the manual device 15b in a manner that evens out the processing time required by the automatic device 15a and the manual device 15b. In this management device 60, the supply components are distributed in a manner that makes the processing time more uniform, thus enabling smooth production between the devices. Furthermore, it is more preferable to distribute fewer supply components to the manual device 15b, which reduces the workload of the operator W.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the supply component that can only be processed by the manual device 15b is first distributed to the manual device 15b, but it is also possible to distribute the supply component that can be processed by the automatic device 15a to the manual device 15b as well. Furthermore, it is more preferable that the supply component distributed to the manual device 15b is a component that is easy to universally configure.

[0056] In the above embodiment, the management control unit 61 distributes supply components to each automatic device 15a in a manner that minimizes the processing time required by each automatic device 15a in the shortest mode, but is not particularly limited to this. In the installation system 10, for example, in the optimal mode described above, installation processing can continue efficiently even if the processing time per unit processing volume in each automatic device 15a is not the shortest. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, in the shortest mode, supply components are distributed to each automatic device 15a in a manner that evens out the processing time required by each automatic device 15a, but is not particularly limited to this. In the installation system 10, for example, as in the optimal mode described above, installation processing can continue efficiently even if the processing time per unit processing volume in each automatic device 15a is not uniform.

[0057] In the above embodiment, when the processing time of the automatic device 15a is outside a predetermined allowable range, one or more supply components allocated to the automatic device 15a are distributed to the manual device 15b, but this is not particularly limited to this. For example, the management control unit 61 may omit the process of determining whether the processing time is outside the predetermined allowable range. In this case, the management control unit 61 may, for example, set the distribution amount to the manual device 15b in a way that prevents the distribution amount of the automatic device 15a from being too large, based on the number of components, the number of feeders 25, etc.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the allocation conditions are set as universality, the number of standard components used, the size of standard components, etc. However, any condition suitable for allocation to manual device 15b is acceptable and is not particularly limited to this. One or more of these conditions may be omitted, or conditions different from these may be added.

[0059] In the above embodiments, unless otherwise specified, it is also possible to change the assembly position of the supply component within the device before redistributing it to other devices, calculate the processing time, and save the result if the processing time is shorter than before the change of assembly position. In this way, the optimal assembly position can be determined without redistributing the supply component.

[0060] In the above embodiments, in addition to the installation device 15, the installation system 10 also includes a printing device 11, a printing inspection device 12, a storage device 13, a storage PC 13a, an installation inspection device 16, a handling device 17, a loader 18, and a reflow soldering device 19. However, it is not particularly limited to this, and one or more of the above devices may be omitted, or devices other than those mentioned above may be added.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the present disclosure has been described as being applied to the installation system 10, but the present disclosure may also be described as a management device 60 or a production method.

[0062] The management device, installation system, and production method of this disclosure can also be configured as follows. For example, the installation system of this disclosure includes:

[0063] A mobile working device, an automatic changing installation device with a supply component, the installation device comprising a mounting section for installing components onto a workpiece, a supply section for assembling and holding the supply component and supplying the component, and an installation control section for picking up the component from the supply section by the mounting section; and

[0064] Multiple installation devices, including one or more automatic devices capable of automatically changing the supply component via the mobile working device, and one or more manual devices capable of manually changing the supply component.

[0065] The installation device performs installation processing using production plans included in the production plan information for each of the multiple categories of the processed objects. This production plan information is set by allocating the supply components to the automatic equipment with a tendency to be primarily individually configured, and allocating the supply components to the manual equipment with a tendency to be primarily universally configured. The individually configured configuration is the configuration of assembling the supply components to individual locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of the processed objects, and the universally configured configuration is the configuration of assembling the supply components holding universal components to universal locations in the production of the multiple categories of the processed objects.

[0066] In this installation system, similar to the aforementioned management device, the frequency of changeover adjustments when switching between different processing objects can be further reduced in manual equipment by primarily using a general setting, while in automatic equipment, the installation process can be executed at a higher speed by primarily using a separate setting. Therefore, this installation system can execute production planning information that takes into account both automatic and manual equipment, further improving efficiency in the production of processing objects. Furthermore, this installation system can employ various structures of the aforementioned management device, and additional processing can be added to implement the functions of the aforementioned management device.

[0067] The production method disclosed herein is used in an installation system comprising: a mobile work device; an automatic change-of-installation supply unit for the installation device, the installation device including an installation section for installing components onto a workpiece, a supply section for assembling and holding the supply unit and supplying the components, and an installation control section for picking up the components from the supply section; one or more automatic devices for automatically changing the supply unit via the mobile work device; and one or more manual devices for manually changing the supply unit.

[0068] In the production method, installation processing is performed using production plan information that includes production operations for each of the multiple categories of the processed objects. In the production plan information, the supply components to be assembled to the automatic equipment are allocated with a tendency to be primarily individually configured, and the supply components to be assembled to the manual equipment are allocated with a tendency to be primarily universally configured. The individually configured configuration is the configuration of assembling the supply components to individual locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of the processed objects, and the universally configured configuration is the configuration of assembling the supply components holding universal components to universal locations in the production of the multiple categories of the processed objects.

[0069] In this production method, similar to the aforementioned management device, in manual equipment, by primarily using a general setting, the frequency of changeover adjustments when switching between production of various processing objects can be further reduced; in automatic equipment, by primarily using a separate setting, installation processing can be performed at a higher speed. Therefore, in this installation system, production planning information that takes into account both automatic and manual equipment can be executed, further improving efficiency in the production of processing objects. Furthermore, in this production method, various structures of the aforementioned management device can be adopted, and additional steps can be added to implement the functions of the aforementioned management device.

[0070] Industrial applicability

[0071] This disclosure can be applied to the field of devices for picking up and mounting components.

[0072] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0073] 10. Installation system; 11. Printing apparatus; 12. Printing inspection apparatus; 13. Feeder storage unit; 13a. PC storage unit; 14. Automated guided vehicle; 15. Installation apparatus; 15a. Automated equipment; 15b. Manual equipment; 16. Installation inspection apparatus; 17. Handling apparatus; 18. Loader; 19. Reflow soldering apparatus; 20. Installation control unit; 21. CPU; 22. Substrate processing unit; 23. Support components; 24. Component supply unit; 25. Feeder; 26. Installation assembly unit; 27. Buffer assembly unit; 28. Pallet unit; 29. ​​X-axis track; 30. Mounting section; 31. Head moving section; 32. Mounting head; 33. Nozzle; 34. Imaging section; 35. Nozzle station; 36. Operation panel; 37. Communication section; 38. Slot; 39. Connection section; 50. Movement control section; 51. CPU; 52. Storage section; 53. Reception section; 54. Replacement section; 55. Moving section; 58. Communication section; 60. Management device; 61. Management control section; 62. CPU; 63. Storage section; 64, 64B. Production planning information; 65, 65B. Production operation; 68. Communication section; P. Component; S. Substrate; W. Operator.

Claims

1. A management device used for installing a system, The installation system includes: A mobile working device, an automatic changing installation device with a supply component, the installation device comprising an installation section for installing components onto a workpiece, a supply section for assembling and holding the supply component and supplying the component, and an installation control section for picking up the component from the supply section by the installation section. One or more automated devices are installation devices capable of automatically changing the supply components via the mobile working device; and One or more manual devices are used to manually replace the mounting device of the supply component. The management device includes a control unit that allocates supply components to automated equipment primarily for individual installations and to manual equipment primarily for general installations. The control unit generates production plan information including production operations for each of the multiple categories of processed objects. The individual installation refers to assembling the supply components at individual locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of processed objects, while the general installation refers to assembling the supply components, which hold common components, at common locations in the production of the multiple categories of processed objects. In the mounting device, the assembly position of the supply component relative to each of the mounting devices includes both the individual configuration and the general configuration.

2. The management device according to claim 1, wherein, The control unit distributes the supply components assembled to the manual equipment in a manner that reduces the number of supply components assembled to the manual equipment.

3. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The control unit assigns the supply component, which can only be processed by the manual device, to the manual device and sets a general setting that makes the assembly position of the supply component more universal.

4. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The installation system has multiple of the aforementioned automated devices. The control unit distributes the supply components to each of the automated devices in a manner that reduces the processing time required by each of the automated devices.

5. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The installation system has multiple of the aforementioned automated devices. The control unit distributes the supply components to each of the automated devices in a manner that evens out the processing time required by each of the automated devices.

6. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The installation system has multiple of the aforementioned automated devices. When the processing time of the automatic equipment is outside a predetermined allowable range, the control unit allocates one or more of the supply components already assigned to the automatic equipment to the manual equipment side.

7. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The control unit allocates the supply component that meets the allocation conditions to the manual equipment side. The allocation conditions include one or more of the following: maintaining the supply component with more versatile elements, the versatility being determined based on common use in the production of multiple categories of the processed objects; maintaining the supply component with fewer elements used than standard elements; and maintaining the supply component with elements larger than standard elements.

8. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The control unit distributes the supply components to the automatic and manual equipment in a manner that evens out the processing time required by the automatic and manual equipment.

9. The management device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The installation system includes installation association devices, which include one or more of the following: a printing device for forming a viscous fluid on the object being processed, an inspection device for inspecting the object being processed, a transport device for transporting the object being processed, and a reflow soldering device for reflow soldering the object being processed after installation. The control unit distributes the supply components to the automatic equipment and the manual equipment in a manner that falls within the reference processing time of the installation association device.

10. An installation system, comprising: A mobile working device, an automatic changing and installing device with a supply component, the installing device comprising a mounting section for installing components onto a workpiece, a supply section for assembling and holding the component and supplying the component, and a mounting control section for picking up the component from the supply section; and Multiple installation devices include one or more automated devices capable of automatically changing the supply component via the mobile working device, and one or more manual devices capable of manually changing the supply component. The installation device performs installation processing using production operations for each of the multiple categories of processed objects, as included in the production planning information. This production planning information is set by allocating supply components to automated equipment with a tendency towards individual installation, and to manual equipment with a tendency towards general installation. Individual installation refers to assembling the supply components at individual locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of processed objects, while general installation refers to assembling supply components with common components at common locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of processed objects. In the mounting device, the assembly position of the supply component relative to each of the mounting devices includes both the individual configuration and the general configuration.

11. A production method used for installing systems. The installation system includes: A mobile working device, an automatic changing installation device with a supply component, the installation device comprising an installation section for installing components onto a workpiece, a supply section for assembling and holding the supply component and supplying the component, and an installation control section for picking up the component from the supply section by the installation section. One or more automated devices are installation devices capable of automatically changing the supply components via the mobile working device; and One or more manual devices are used to manually replace the mounting device of the supply component. In the aforementioned production method Installation is performed using production plan information that includes production operations for each of the multiple categories of the processed objects. This production plan information allocates supply components to automated equipment primarily for individual installations, and to manual equipment primarily for general installations. Individual installations refer to the installation of supply components at individual locations in the production of each of the multiple categories of processed objects. General installations refer to the installation of supply components with common components at common locations in the production of the multiple categories of processed objects. In the mounting device, the assembly position of the supply component relative to each of the mounting devices includes both the individual configuration and the general configuration.

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