Electronic component housing system

Abstract

Provided is an electronic component housing system that enables accurate management without effort when managing a plurality of electronic components housed in a plurality of cases. The electronic component housing system includes: a bulk case (20) as a first housing case that houses electronic components (10) and has a first RFID tag (30) to which information associated with the electronic components (10) is input; and a shipping case (81) as a second housing case that houses a plurality of bulk cases (20) and has a second RFID tag (31) to which information associated with the electronic components (10) is input.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to electronic component housing systems. Background Technology

[0002] Conventionally, component manufacturers producing small electronic components such as semiconductor chips and capacitor chips house multiple manufactured electronic components in a single container, which is then handled and stored within the factory before being shipped to component manufacturers in individual containers. Besides reels containing individual electronic components and boxes that neatly arrange the components, containers are also known to be in a loose, unpackaged state, such as bulk boxes and bags (see, for example, Patent Document 1). On the other hand, for manufacturing management, technologies using wireless tag systems are known, in which RFID tags are attached to individuals subject to management, and the pre-set ID information on the RFID tag is read (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-324839

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-358494 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0008] With the significant advancement in miniaturization of electronic components, cases housing these components can be considered as a management object for managing mass-produced electronic parts. However, patent documents 1 and 2 do not address the issue of unified management of numerous electronic components housed in multiple cases, leaving room for improvement.

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electronic component housing system that enables effortless and accurate management of numerous electronic components housed in multiple boxes.

[0010] Technical solutions for solving the problem

[0011] The electronic component housing system of the present invention comprises: a first housing box for housing electronic components and having a first RFID tag into which information associated with the electronic components is input; and a second housing box for housing a plurality of the first housing boxes and having a second RFID tag into which information associated with the electronic components is input.

[0012] Invention Effects

[0013] According to the present invention, an electronic component housing system is provided that enables precise and effortless management of numerous electronic components housed in multiple boxes in a unified manner. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the electronic components and bulk packaging involved in the embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view schematically illustrating the electronic component housing system according to the embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view schematically showing the structure of the first RFID tag involved in the embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the management process of electronic components at a component manufacturer utilizing the electronic component housing system according to the embodiments.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating the hardware structure of the aforementioned component manufacturer for managing electronic components.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a perspective view illustrating an example of how RFID tags are read at the aforementioned component manufacturer.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a perspective view illustrating an example of how RFID tags on bulk boxes picked up from storage locations are read at the aforementioned component manufacturer.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the reading of RFID tags on multiple bulk boxes loaded on pallets during the shipment process described above.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing another way of reading RFID tags during shipment in the aforementioned management process. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 The bulk container 20, serving as the first receiving box, and the electronic components 10 contained within it are shown schematically. Multiple electronic components 10 are directly contained within the bulk container 20.

[0025] Figure 2The electronic component housing system according to the embodiment is shown in schematic. The electronic component housing system according to the embodiment includes: a bulk box 20 for housing a plurality of electronic components 10; an outer box 81 as a second housing box for housing a plurality of bulk boxes 20, the bulk boxes 20 housing a plurality of electronic components 10; a transport outer box 82 as a third housing box for housing a plurality of outer boxes 81; and a tray 83 as a fourth housing box for housing a plurality of transport outer boxes 82.

[0026] Multiple bulk boxes 20 are housed in outer boxes 81, and the multiple outer boxes 81 housing the multiple bulk boxes 20 are housed in a handling outer box 82. Furthermore, the multiple handling outer boxes 82 housing the multiple outer boxes 81 are housed in a state of being loaded onto a pallet 83.

[0027] The electronic component 10 involved in the embodiment is a small electronic component with a cuboid shape, such as a multilayer ceramic capacitor or an inductor, and the length of the long side is less than 1.2 mm.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the bulk box 20 is a box formed from a rigid material such as resin into a thin rectangular parallelepiped shape. Figure 1 In the diagram, L represents the length direction of the bulk container 20, W represents the width direction, and T represents the thickness direction. The bulk container 20 has a pair of main surfaces 20a facing each other in the thickness (T) direction, a pair of first end surfaces 20b facing each other in the width (W) direction, and a pair of second end surfaces 20c facing each other in the length (L) direction. The bulk container 20 can accommodate loose, i.e., bulk electronic components 10 in units of hundreds to tens of thousands, for example. For example, multiple electronic components 10 can be accommodated in the bulk container 20 through an openable and closable opening provided on one of the second end surfaces 20c.

[0029] The bulk container 20 includes a first RFID tag 30, which has a planar shape. The first RFID tag 30 is composed of an elongated adhesive seal. The first RFID tag 30 is adhered to one end side of a first end face 20b of the bulk container 20. That is, the first RFID tag 30 is configured to face the first end face 20b.

[0030] like Figure 3As shown, the first RFID tag 30 in this embodiment is a passive transponder. This passive transponder has a rectangular resin sheet 30a as a substrate, an RFID chip 30b made of a semiconductor integrated circuit, and multiple antennas 30c for communicating with external devices. The RFID chip 30b and antennas 30c are adhered to the sheet 30a. The first RFID tag 30 may also be of the type where the RFID chip 30b and antennas 30c are embedded within the sheet 30a. Alternatively, it may be of the type that includes a power supply. The RFID chip 30b includes a CPU, memory, communication circuitry, etc.

[0031] The first RFID tag 30 can use various memory types, including Read Only (RO), Wright Once Read Many (WORM), and Read and Wright (R / W). When the first RFID tag 30 is of type RO or WORM, although less information is written compared to R / W, the cost is lower.

[0032] The first RFID tag 30 has a unique number. Information associated with the electronic component 10 is entered into the first RFID tag 30. The information associated with the electronic component 10 includes, for example, at least one of the following: information associated with the bulk box 20, production information containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and unique number information associated with the production information.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the outer packaging box 81 accommodates multiple bulk boxes 20. The outer packaging box 81 is a box body formed into a cuboid shape from a material with suitable rigidity, such as resin or corrugated cardboard. The outer packaging box 81 has a bottom plate 81a, square side plates 81b, and a top plate 81c. For example, the multiple bulk boxes 20 are accommodated in the outer packaging box 81 by opening the closable top plate 81c. The multiple bulk boxes 20 are arranged with their main surfaces 20a facing each other and their width (W) direction along the vertical direction, and with a first RFID tag 30 disposed on the top side in one direction (in... Figure 2 The outer packaging box 81 is arranged in an aligned position (towards the inside). The outer packaging box 81 contains, for example, several to dozens of bulk boxes 20. The first RFID tag 30 is disposed near the outer surface of the top plate portion 81c of the outer packaging box 81. The first RFID tag 30 may also be exposed on the outside.

[0034] The outer packaging box 81 includes a second RFID tag 31, which has a planar shape. The second RFID tag 31 is composed of a rectangular adhesive seal. The second RFID tag 31 has the same structure as the first RFID tag 30 described above. That is, the second RFID tag 31 is a passive transponder with an RFID chip and an antenna disposed on a resin substrate sheet. The second RFID tag 31 is adhered to the upper part of one lateral end of a side panel portion 81b of the outer packaging box 81. That is, the second RFID tag 31 is configured to face the surface of the side panel portion 81b.

[0035] Preferably, multiple bulk boxes 20 are housed in an outer carton 81, such that the first RFID tag 30 is positioned opposite the second RFID tag 31, thereby appropriately separating the first RFID tag 30 and the second RFID tag 31. Thus, the second RFID tag 31 is positioned not opposite the first RFID tag 30. It is preferable that the first RFID tag 30 and the second RFID tag 31 are spaced at least 10 mm apart. This helps suppress interference between the first RFID tag 30 and the second RFID tag 31. Alternatively, a seal can be affixed to the surface of the second RFID tag 31, thereby protecting the second RFID tag 31.

[0036] Information associated with the electronic component 10 is input into the second RFID tag 31. This associated information may include, for example, at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag 30; production information input into the first RFID tag 30 containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10; and unique serial number information associated with the production information. The number of bulk boxes 20 contained in the outer packaging 81 may also be input into the second RFID tag 31. When individual information about the bulk boxes 20, such as box numbers, is input into the second RFID tag 31, the location information of the outer packaging 81, such as which bulk box 20 is configured and located within it, may also be input into the second RFID tag 31.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the transport outer box 82 accommodates multiple outer boxes 81 in a double-layered configuration. The transport outer box 82 is a rectangular box formed from a material with appropriate rigidity, such as resin or corrugated cardboard. The transport outer box 82 has a bottom plate 82a, square side plates 82b, and a top plate 82c. For example, the openable top plate 82c can be opened to accommodate multiple outer boxes 81 within the transport outer box 82. The multiple outer boxes 81 accommodated within the transport outer box 82 cause the second RFID tag 31 to be biased towards one side (in...). Figure 2The middle section (front side) is configured. The outer casing 82, for example, accommodates several to a dozen outer boxes 81. A second RFID tag 31 is disposed near the outer surface of the side panel 82b of the outer casing 82. The second RFID tag 31 may also be exposed externally.

[0038] The outer casing 82 for handling includes a third RFID tag 32, which has a planar shape. The third RFID tag 32 has the same structure as the first RFID tag 30 and the second RFID tag 31 described above. That is, the third RFID tag 32 is a passive transponder with an RFID chip and antenna disposed on a resin substrate sheet. The third RFID tag 32 is adhered to the upper part of one end of a side panel 82b of the outer casing 82 for handling. That is, the third RFID tag 32 is positioned opposite the surface of the side panel 82b. To suppress interference with the second RFID tag 31 and the first RFID tag 30, the third RFID tag 32 is preferably positioned in a position that does not oppose the second RFID tag 31 and the first RFID tag 30. Furthermore, it is preferable that the third RFID tag 32 is spaced at least 10 mm away from the second RFID tag 31. Alternatively, a sealant can be applied to cover the surface of the third RFID tag 32, thereby protecting the third RFID tag 32.

[0039] Information associated with the electronic component 10 is entered into the third RFID tag 32. This associated information may include, for example, at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag 30; information associated with the second RFID tag 31; production information entered into the first RFID tag 30 containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10; and unique identification information associated with the production information.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, pallet 83 is a plate-shaped platform that is handled by forklift 65 (described later). Multiple handling cases 82 are stacked in multiple layers on the upper surface 83a of pallet 83. The multiple handling cases 82 are loaded onto pallet 83 such that the third RFID tag 32 is biased to one side (in...). Figure 2 The pallet 83 is configured with several to a dozen or so transport outer boxes 82 on it. Preferably, the boxes are loaded onto the pallet 83 such that the third RFID tag 32 is exposed on the outside.

[0041] The tray 83 includes a fourth RFID tag 33, which has a planar shape. The fourth RFID tag 33 has the same structure as the first RFID tag 30, the second RFID tag 31, and the third RFID tag 32 described above. That is, the fourth RFID tag 33 is a passive transponder with an RFID chip and antenna disposed on a resin sheet substrate. The fourth RFID tag 33 is disposed at one end of one side 83b of the tray 83. Specifically, the fourth RFID tag 33 is positioned opposite the surface of one side 83b. To suppress interference with the third RFID tag 32, the second RFID tag 31, and the first RFID tag 30, the fourth RFID tag 33 is preferably disposed in a position not opposite to the third RFID tag 32, the second RFID tag 31, and the first RFID tag 30. Furthermore, it is preferable that the fourth RFID tag 33 is spaced at least 10 mm away from the third RFID tag 32. Alternatively, a sealant can be applied to cover the surface of the fourth RFID tag 33, thereby protecting the fourth RFID tag 33.

[0042] Information associated with electronic component 10 is entered into the fourth RFID tag 33. The information associated with electronic component 10 entered into the fourth RFID tag 33 includes at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag 30, information associated with the second RFID tag 31, information associated with the third RFID tag 32, production information containing performance information associated with electronic component 10 entered into the first RFID tag 30, and unique identification information associated with the production information.

[0043] Next, an example of a management method for electronic component 10 using the electronic component housing system according to the embodiment will be described at the component manufacturer that manufactures electronic component 10.

[0044] Figure 4 An example of the process at the component manufacturer G that manufactures electronic component 10 until the manufactured electronic component 10 is shipped is shown. Figure 5 The hardware structure of component manufacturer G for managing electronic component 10 is shown.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, the component manufacturer G includes: a writer unit 40 capable of writing information on the component manufacturer G's side to the first RFID tag 30 on the bulk box 20; a reader unit 42 serving as a reader unit, which reads the information input to the first RFID tag 30 on the bulk box 20; and a database server 44. Alternatively, the writer unit 40 and the reader unit 42 may be integrated into a single reader unit.

[0046] The writer unit 40 includes multiple RFID writers 41 capable of writing information non-contactly. Each of the multiple RFID writers 41 is configured at a given location within the component manufacturer G's factory. The RFID writers 41 input information read from the database server 44 by non-contactly writing it to the first RFID tag 30. The reader unit 42 includes multiple RFID readers 43 capable of reading information non-contactly. Each of the multiple RFID readers 43 is configured at a given location within the component manufacturer G's factory. The reading information from the RFID readers 43 is input into the database server 44.

[0047] like Figure 4 As shown, the packaging process, product inspection, and shipping process for electronic component 10 are carried out at component manufacturer G. Component manufacturer G handles and stores numerous electronic components 10 manufactured in its factory within bulk boxes 20 and ships them to user S. At user S, processes such as assembling the received electronic components 10 into electronic device assemblies are performed. Examples of electronic device assemblies include information terminal devices such as smartphones and tablets, or components such as electronic circuit boards that constitute such devices.

[0048] The following is for reference Figure 4 The process for electronic component 10 at component manufacturer G and component manufacturer S is described.

[0049] During the packaging process, multiple manufactured electronic components 10 are contained in a bulk box 20 (step S101). Information related to the contained electronic components 10 is input into the first RFID tag 30 of the bulk box 20 containing the multiple electronic components 10 by a given RFID writer 41 (step S102). Specifically, the information related to the electronic components 10 in this embodiment includes the batch number of the electronic components 10, the quantity of electronic components 10 contained in the bulk box 20, production information containing information related to the performance of the electronic components 10, the inspection number of the electronic components 10, and the unique serial number of the bulk box 20, etc.

[0050] Next, the information input to the first RFID tag 30 of a bulk box 20 is read using the given RFID reader 43. For example, the unique number of the bulk box 20 is read (step S103). The information input to the first RFID tag 30 is associated with each bulk box 20, and this information is stored in the database server 44. To read the information of the first RFID tag 30, for example, as... Figure 6 As shown, the first RFID tag 30 of the bulk box 20 placed on the workbench 61 is read by the RFID reader 43 set on the workbench 61. The information of the first RFID tag 30 of the multiple bulk boxes 20 are read and transported within the factory and stored in a given storage location (step S104).

[0051] Bulk box 20 is picked up from storage during the next product inspection-shipment process (step S105), and then the information recorded on the first RFID tag 30 is read (step S106).

[0052] For example, such as Figure 7 As shown, bulk boxes 20 are picked up from storage areas 62 such as storage racks and placed on transport trolleys 63. On the trolley 63, information recorded on the first RFID tag 30 is read by an RFID reader 43 via a sensor 64. The RFID reader 43 is positioned appropriately on the trolley 63. Thus, the shipment status of the bulk box 20 is entered into a database server 44. When the bulk box 20 is located further away than the RFID reader 43 can read, it is preferable to read the information recorded on the first RFID tag 30 via a sensor 64 located close to the bulk box 20.

[0053] The first RFID tag 30 of each bulk box 20 is read by the RFID reader 43, thereby performing product inspection of the bulk box 20 (step S107).

[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, a given number of bulk boxes 20 that have undergone product inspection are contained in an outer carton 81, the outer carton 81 is contained in a handling outer carton 82, and further, the handling outer carton 82 is loaded onto a pallet 83 to ship to user S (step S108).

[0055] When multiple handling outer boxes 82 are loaded onto pallets 83, such as Figure 8 As shown, the pallet 83 is moved by a forklift 65 to a handling vehicle such as a truck for loading. The forklift 65 passes through a gate 66, whereby the RFID reader 43 reads the fourth RFID tag 33 via a sensor 64 located on the gate 66.

[0056] By reading the fourth RFID tag 33, the information input to the fourth RFID tag 33 and to each of the multiple third RFID tags 32 is read. This becomes reading the information input to the second RFID tag 31 and the first RFID tag 30. By configuring the fourth RFID tag 33 in a position that is not opposite to the third RFID tags 32, the RFID reader 43 can read only the fourth RFID tag 33 without interfering with the third RFID tags 32.

[0057] By reading the fourth RFID tag 33, all information related to the numerous bulk boxes 20 loaded on the pallet 83 and the electronic components 10 contained within the bulk boxes 20 is read. This information related to the bulk boxes 20 and the electronic components 10 contained within them includes, as described above, batch numbers of the electronic components 10, the quantity of electronic components 10 contained in the bulk boxes 20, production information containing performance-related information about the electronic components 10, inspection numbers of the electronic components 10, and unique serial numbers of the bulk boxes 20. By reading the fourth RFID tag 33 on the pallet 83 in this way, the component manufacturer G can access and manage information related to the numerous electronic components 10 shipped to the user S.

[0058] In the above embodiment, by reading the fourth RFID tag 33 at the time of shipment, information related to the electronic component 10 and the bulk box 20 is ultimately obtained by tracking information in the order of the third RFID tag 32, the second RFID tag 31, and the first RFID tag 30. However, the fourth RFID tag 33 may be omitted, and the information input to the first RFID tag 30 and the second RFID tag 31 may be read by reading the third RFID tag 32 of the handling outer box 82, and management may be performed based on this information.

[0059] Alternatively, the fourth RFID tag 33 and the third RFID tag 32 can be omitted. Instead, the information input to the first RFID tag 30 can be read by reading the second RFID tag 31 on the outer packaging box 81, and management can be performed based on this information. In either case, the information read is from the first RFID tag 30, and therefore is the same information.

[0060] Figure 9 An example of how the second RFID tag 31 is read from the outer packaging box 81 is shown. Figure 9 While the outer packaging box 81, being transported by the conveyor 67, is being moved within the tunnel-shaped gate 68, the RFID reader 43 reads the second RFID tag 31 via the sensor 64 installed in the gate 68. Thus, the first RFID tags 30 of multiple bulk boxes 20 of the outer packaging box 81 can be read.

[0061] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, at various time points when the outer packaging box 81 contains multiple bulk boxes 20, when the transport outer box 82 contains multiple outer packaging boxes 81, and when the pallet 83 loads multiple transport outer boxes 82, information related to the electronic component 10 and the bulk boxes 20 is input into the second RFID tag 31, the third RFID tag 32, and the fourth RFID tag 33, respectively. However, it is also possible to input information into all the second RFID tags 31 and the third RFID tags 32 simultaneously with loading multiple transport outer boxes 82 onto the pallet 83 and inputting information into the fourth RFID tag 33. This allows for inputting information into all the second RFID tags 31 and the third RFID tags 32 in a single input operation, significantly saving time.

[0062] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, all information related to the electronic component 10 and the bulk box 20 is input into the second RFID tag 31, the third RFID tag 32, and the fourth RFID tag 33. However, it is also possible to input only the unique number associated with the bulk box 20 into the second RFID tag 31, the third RFID tag 32, and the fourth RFID tag 33. In this case, if the second RFID tag 31, the third RFID tag 32, and the fourth RFID tag 33 are read, the information related to the electronic component 10 and the bulk box 20 can be read based on the unique number of the first RFID tag 30.

[0063] Furthermore, it is possible to input and store all information related to the electronic component 10 and the bulk box 20 into the database server 44, and to write only the unique identifiers associated with this information into the first RFID tag 30, the second RFID tag 31, the third RFID tag 32, and the fourth RFID tag 33. In this case, if a given RFID reader 43 reads any one of the first RFID tag 30, the second RFID tag 31, the third RFID tag 32, and the fourth RFID tag 33, it accesses the database server 44 to read the information associated with the unique identifiers and stored in the database server 44.

[0064] The following effects can be achieved by implementing the methods described above.

[0065] The electronic component housing system according to the embodiment includes: a bulk box 20 serving as a first housing box, which houses the electronic component 10 and has a first RFID tag 30 into which information associated with the electronic component 10 is input; and an outer packaging box 81 serving as a second housing box, which houses a plurality of bulk boxes 20 and has a second RFID tag 31 into which information associated with the electronic component 10 is input.

[0066] Thus, by reading the second RFID tag 31 of the outer packaging box 81, accurate management can be achieved effortlessly when managing the many electronic components 10 contained in multiple bulk boxes 20 in a unified manner.

[0067] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, the information associated with the electronic component 10 input to the first RFID tag 30 preferably includes at least one of the following: information associated with the bulk box 20, production information containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and inherent number information associated with the production information.

[0068] Thus, by reading the first RFID tag 30, at least one of the following can be managed per bulk box 20: information related to the bulk box 20, production information including information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and inherent numbering information associated with the production information.

[0069] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, the information associated with the electronic component 10 input to the second RFID tag 31 preferably includes at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag 30, production information input to the first RFID tag 30 containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and inherent number information associated with the production information.

[0070] Thus, by reading the second RFID tag 31, at least one of the following can be managed per outer box 81: information related to the first RFID tag 30, production information input to the first RFID tag 30 containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and inherent numbering information associated with the production information.

[0071] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, the first RFID tag 30 is configured to face the first end face 20b of the bulk box 20, which is disposed inside the outer packaging box 81, such that the first RFID tag 30 is disposed near the outer surface of the outer packaging box 81 or exposed to the outside, and the second RFID tag 31 is disposed in a position not facing the first RFID tag 30.

[0072] Therefore, the communication distance for reading and writing the first RFID tag 30 can be minimized, and interference between RFID tags is less likely, thus enabling stable communication.

[0073] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, the second RFID tag 31 is read by the reader unit 42, which serves as the reading unit, thereby reading the information input to the first RFID tag 30 and the information associated with the electronic component 10.

[0074] Thus, by reading the second RFID tag 31, it is possible to manage information related to the electronic components 10 contained in the multiple bulk boxes 20 within the outer packaging box 81.

[0075] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, it further includes: a transport outer box 82 as a third housing box, which houses a plurality of outer boxes 81 and has a third RFID tag 32 into which information associated with the electronic component 10 is input.

[0076] Thus, by reading the third RFID tag 32 of the outer packaging box 82, accurate management can be achieved effortlessly when managing the many electronic components 10 contained in multiple bulk boxes 20 in a unified manner.

[0077] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, the information associated with the electronic component 10 input to the third RFID tag 32 preferably includes at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag 30, information associated with the second RFID tag 31, production information input to the first RFID tag 30 containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and inherent number information associated with the production information.

[0078] Thus, by reading the third RFID tag 32, at least one of the following can be managed per handling outer box 82: information related to the first RFID tag 30, information related to the second RFID tag 31, production information input to the first RFID tag 30 containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and inherent number information associated with the production information.

[0079] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, the second RFID tag 31 is configured to face the surface of the side panel portion 81b of the outer packaging box 81, the outer packaging box 81 is disposed inside the transport outer box 82, such that the second RFID tag 31 is disposed near the outer surface of the transport outer box 82 or exposed to the outside, and the third RFID tag 32 is disposed in a position that does not face either the first RFID tag 30 or the second RFID tag 31.

[0080] Therefore, the communication distance for reading and writing the second RFID tag 31 can be shortened as much as possible, and interference between RFID tags is less likely, thus enabling stable communication.

[0081] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, the third RFID tag 32 is read by the reader unit 42, thereby reading the information input to the first RFID tag 30, the information input to the second RFID tag 31, and the information associated with the electronic component 10.

[0082] Thus, by reading the third RFID tag 32, it is possible to manage information related to the electronic components 10 contained in the multiple bulk boxes 20 within the transport outer box 82.

[0083] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, it also includes: a tray 83 as a fourth housing box, which houses a plurality of transport outer boxes 82, and has a fourth RFID tag 33 into which information associated with the electronic component 10 is input.

[0084] Thus, by reading the fourth RFID tag 33 of the tray 83, accurate management can be achieved effortlessly when managing the many electronic components 10 contained in multiple bulk boxes 20 in a unified manner.

[0085] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, the information associated with the electronic component 10 input to the fourth RFID tag 33 preferably includes at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag 30, information associated with the second RFID tag 31, information associated with the third RFID tag 32, production information input to the first RFID tag 30 containing performance information associated with the electronic component 10, and inherent number information associated with the production information.

[0086] Thus, by reading the fourth RFID tag 33, at least one of the following can be managed per pallet 83: information related to the first RFID tag 30, information related to the second RFID tag 31, information related to the third RFID tag 32, production information input to the first RFID tag 30 containing information related to the performance of the electronic component 10, and inherent number information associated with the production information.

[0087] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, the third RFID tag 32 is configured to face the surface of the side plate portion 82b of the transport outer box 82, the transport outer box 82 is configured on the tray 83, such that the third RFID tag 32 is configured near the outer surface of the tray 83 or exposed to the outside, and the fourth RFID tag 33 is configured in a position that does not face any of the first RFID tag 30, the second RFID tag 31 and the third RFID tag 32.

[0088] Therefore, the communication distance for reading and writing the third RFID tag 32 can be minimized, and interference between RFID tags is less likely to occur, thus enabling stable communication.

[0089] In the electronic component housing system of the embodiment, preferably, the fourth RFID tag 33 is read by the reader unit 42, thereby reading the information input to the first RFID tag 30, the information input to the second RFID tag 31, the information input to the third RFID tag 32, and the information associated with the electronic component 10.

[0090] Thus, by reading the fourth RFID tag 33, it is possible to manage information related to the electronic components 10 contained in the multiple bulk boxes 20 on the tray 83.

[0091] The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Modifications and improvements that can achieve the purpose of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0092] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0093] 10: Electronic components;

[0094] 20: Bulk box (first container box);

[0095] 30: The first RFID tag;

[0096] 31: The second RFID tag;

[0097] 32: The third RFID tag;

[0098] 33: The 4th RFID tag;

[0099] 42: Reader unit (reading unit);

[0100] 81: Outer box (second containment box);

[0101] 82: Outer box for handling (third container);

[0102] 83: Tray (4th container).

Claims

1. An electronic component housing system, comprising: A first housing, accommodating multiple electronic components, and having a first RFID tag into which information associated with the electronic components is input; and The second housing contains a plurality of the first housings and has a second RFID tag into which information associated with the electronic components is input. Information related to the electronic components and the first housing is stored in a database server. The second RFID tag is entered with a unique number that is associated with the first container. If the second RFID tag is read, information related to the electronic component and the first housing box stored in the database server is read based on the unique number of the first RFID tag.

2. The electronic component housing system according to claim 1, wherein, The information associated with the electronic component input to the first RFID tag includes at least one of the following: information related to the first housing, production information containing information related to the performance of the electronic component, and unique identification information associated with the production information.

3. The electronic component housing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The information associated with the electronic component input to the second RFID tag includes at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag, production information input to the first RFID tag containing information related to the performance of the electronic component, and unique identification information associated with the production information.

4. The electronic component housing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first RFID tag is configured to face any of the surfaces of the first housing. The first receiving box is disposed within the second receiving box, such that the first RFID tag is positioned near the outer surface of the second receiving box or exposed on the outside. The second RFID tag is positioned in a location that is not opposite to the first RFID tag.

5. The electronic component housing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The second RFID tag is read by the reading unit, thereby reading the information input to the first RFID tag and the information associated with the electronic component.

6. The electronic component housing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, It also includes: a third housing that houses a plurality of the second housings, and a third RFID tag into which information associated with the electronic components is input.

7. The electronic component housing system according to claim 6, wherein, The information associated with the electronic component input to the third RFID tag includes at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag, information associated with the second RFID tag, production information input to the first RFID tag containing information related to the performance of the electronic component, and unique identification information associated with the production information.

8. The electronic component housing system according to claim 6, wherein, The second RFID tag is configured to face any of the surfaces of the second housing. The second receiving box is disposed within the third receiving box, such that the second RFID tag is positioned near the outer surface of the third receiving box or exposed on the outside. The third RFID tag is positioned in a location that is not opposite to either the first RFID tag or the second RFID tag.

9. The electronic component housing system according to claim 6, wherein, The reading unit reads the third RFID tag, thereby reading the information input to the first RFID tag, the information input to the second RFID tag, and the information associated with the electronic component.

10. The electronic component housing system according to claim 6, wherein, It also includes: a fourth housing that houses a plurality of the third housings, and a fourth RFID tag into which information associated with the electronic components is input.

11. The electronic component housing system according to claim 10, wherein, The information associated with the electronic component input to the fourth RFID tag includes at least one of the following: information associated with the first RFID tag, information associated with the second RFID tag, information associated with the third RFID tag, production information input to the first RFID tag containing performance information related to the electronic component, and unique identification information associated with the production information.

12. The electronic component housing system according to claim 10, wherein, The third RFID tag is positioned opposite any of the surfaces of the third housing. The third receiving box is disposed within the fourth receiving box, such that the third RFID tag is positioned near the outer surface of the fourth receiving box or exposed on the outside. The fourth RFID tag is positioned in a location that is not opposite to any of the first RFID tag, the second RFID tag, and the third RFID tag.

13. The electronic component housing system according to claim 10, wherein, The reading unit reads the fourth RFID tag, thereby reading the information input to the first RFID tag, the information input to the second RFID tag, the information input to the third RFID tag, and the information associated with the electronic component.

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