Component housing device

Abstract

Provided is a component housing device capable of automatically and smoothly housing a plurality of components in a housing. A component housing device (200) that houses a plurality of electronic components (50) into a housing (1) having an opening (6) from the opening (6) is provided with: a first conveying section (210) that conveys the plurality of electronic components (50); a first discharging section (230) that discharges the electronic components (50) conveyed by the first conveying section (210); a setting section (240) that sets the housing (1); a second conveying section (310) that conveys the electronic components (50) discharged from the first discharging section (230) to the housing (1) set in the setting section (240); and a second discharging section (330) that discharges the electronic components (50) conveyed by the second conveying section (310) so as to be housed into the housing (1) set in the setting section (240) from the opening (6), the second conveying section (310) having a conveying force applying section (320) that applies a conveying force to the electronic components (50) conveyed in the second conveying section (310).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a component housing device for housing electronic components such as chip components in a housing. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, there was a box-shaped housing that could be used to house small electronic components, such as chip components, in a scattered manner when transporting them in a concentrated manner (e.g., Patent Document 1).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-295618 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] A housing that holds many components in a scattered manner is more efficient than a carrier belt or similar device in terms of accommodating many components within a fixed volume. To further enhance efficiency, a device is required that can automatically and smoothly accommodate many components within such a housing.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a component housing device that can automatically and smoothly house a number of components in a housing.

[0009] means for solving problems

[0010] The component receiving apparatus of the present invention is a component receiving apparatus that receives multiple components from an opening into a housing having the opening, wherein it comprises: a first conveying section that conveys multiple components; a first discharge section that discharges components conveyed by the first conveying section; a setting section that sets the housing; a second conveying section that conveys components discharged from the first discharge section into the housing set in the setting section; and a second discharge section that discharges components conveyed by the second conveying section such that they are received from the opening into the housing set in the setting section, wherein the second conveying section has a conveying force applying section that applies a conveying force to the components conveyed in the second conveying section.

[0011] Invention Effects

[0012] According to the present invention, a component housing device is provided that can automatically and smoothly house a number of components within a housing. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the housing of the embodiment viewed from an obliquely upward side, showing the state of the outlet being open.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the internal state of the housing in the embodiment, with the outlet open.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the internal state of the housing in the embodiment, with the outlet closed.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the housing of the embodiment viewed from a lower oblique angle, showing the outlet in a closed state.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a top view showing an outline of the component housing device according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6 Is with Figure 5 The partial sectional view corresponding to line VI-VI.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional side view showing the housing and the mounting portion of the housing according to the embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional side view showing the housing of the embodiment being disposed in the mounting section and the housing's outlet being closed.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a partial cross-sectional side view showing the housing of the embodiment being disposed in the mounting section and the discharge port of the housing being open.

[0022] Figure 10 This is a side view showing the second conveying section of the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 11 This is a partial cross-sectional side view showing the first discharge section of the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 12 This is a partial cross-sectional side view showing the second discharge section of the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the first compressed air supply mechanism (conveyor force application unit) of the embodiment. Figure 14 Sectional view XIII-XIII.

[0026] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Sectional view of XIV-XIV.

[0027] Figure 15 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the vibration application section (transmission force application section) of the piezoelectric mechanism according to the embodiment.

[0028] Figure 16This is a longitudinal sectional view showing the second compressed air supply mechanism (delivery auxiliary unit) according to the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 17A This is a first modified example of the cross-sectional shape of the tubular member according to the embodiment and a cross-sectional view of the first porous part.

[0030] Figure 17B This is a second modified example of the cross-sectional shape of the tubular member according to the embodiment and a cross-sectional view of the first porous part.

[0031] Figure 17C This is a third variation of the cross-sectional shape of the tubular member according to the embodiment and a cross-sectional view of the first porous part. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

[0033] Figures 1-4 This is a diagram of the housing 1 in the embodiment. Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a diagram relating to the component housing device 200 of the embodiment. The component housing device 200 is a device that automatically houses multiple components within the housing 1. First, the housing 1 will be described.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the housing 1 from an oblique, upward angle. The housing 1 houses electronic components 50 in a scattered manner within it. Figure 2 (See diagram). The housing 1 is detachably mounted on the feeder 100. It should be noted that the feeder 100 is a device that discharges the electronic component 50 from the housing 1 via vibration and supplies the electronic component 50 to a mounting device (not shown). The electronic component 50 in this embodiment is, for example, a small cuboid electronic component with a length of 1.2 mm or less in the longitudinal direction. Examples of such electronic components include capacitors and inductors, but this embodiment is not limited to these.

[0035] Figure 2 and Figure 3 These are perspective views showing the internal state of the housing 1 after the second component 22 (described later) has been removed. Figure 2 This shows the state where the opening 6 of the discharge electronic component 50 is open. Figure 3 This shows the state where opening 6 is closed. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of shell 1 viewed from a lower oblique angle.

[0036] The housing 1 includes a housing body 2, a baffle component 3, a slider 4 integrated with the baffle component 3, and an RFID tag 5.

[0037] The shell body 2 has a first member 21 and a second member 22. The shell 1 is a container that forms an internal receiving space S by joining the first member 21 and the second member 22 together. The shell body 2 has a top plate portion 2U, a bottom plate portion 2D, a front side wall portion 2F, a rear side wall portion 2B, a right side wall portion 2R on the side of the first member 21, and a left side wall portion 2L on the side of the second member 22.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this specification, the vertical direction of the housing 1 when it is positioned in the feeder 100 is defined as the vertical direction of the housing 1. Furthermore, the side of the housing 1 with the opening 6 is defined as the front, and the opposite side as the rear. The left and right directions are the left and right directions when viewing the housing 1 from the front. The first component 21 is located on the right side, and the second component 22 is located on the left side.

[0039] The front side wall 2F, rear side wall 2B, right side wall 2R, and left side wall 2L are wall sections extending vertically, i.e., up and down. The top plate 2U and bottom plate 2D are plate sections extending horizontally.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the shell 1 is constructed by combining and joining a first component 21 and a second component 22, which are configured to be symmetrical from left to right. That is, the first component 21 and the second component 22 are each a left-right split half.

[0041] The main body 2 of the housing has an opening 6 on the lower side of the front sidewall 2F. In this embodiment, the opening 6 is rectangular. It should be noted that the opening 6 is not limited to a rectangular shape; for example, it can also be an opening with a circular, elliptical, or other similar outline.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, within the receiving space S, the plate member 7 extends between the first member 21 and the second member 22. The upper surface of the plate member 7 is an inclined surface 7a, which is inclined such that it extends from the rear towards the lower edge 6a of the opening 6, with the lower edge 6a being the lowest side. The inclination angle θ of the inclined surface 7a is preferably 3° to 10° relative to the horizontal direction when the housing 1 is installed in the feeder 100, and more preferably 5° to 7°.

[0043] like Figure 2As shown, the baffle member 3, which opens and closes the opening 6, extends continuously from the base plate portion 2D to the front sidewall portion 2F. The baffle member 3 opens and closes the opening 6 by sliding along its own extending direction. The baffle member 3 extends continuously from the base plate portion 2D to the front sidewall portion 2F and is capable of sliding along its extending direction. The baffle member 3 is an elongated strip-shaped film member. The baffle member 3 includes, for example, a flexible material with a certain degree of rigidity and bendability, such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate). The width of the baffle member 3 is slightly larger than the width of the opening 6, and it has a width that can cover the opening 6 without gaps.

[0044] The baffle member 3 has an opening 3a at its front end that is substantially the same shape as the opening 6. When the opening 3a aligns with the opening 6, the opening 6 is open. When the baffle member 3 covers the opening 6, the opening 6 is blocked by the baffle member 3. It should be noted that the opening 3a does not necessarily have to be the same shape as the opening 6; it only needs to have a shape and size that allows the opening 6 to open.

[0045] Above the opening 6 in the front sidewall 2F of the housing body 2, a recess 61 is provided, recessed from the outside of the housing body 2 toward the inside. On the side of the housing 1 in the thickness direction (left-right direction) where the opening 6 and the recess 61 are provided, guide grooves 62 extending vertically are provided in a pair. The two sides of the baffle member 3 extending along its length direction are inserted into the left and right guide grooves 62 respectively. The baffle member 3 is guided by the guide grooves 62 and slides vertically along the front sidewall 2F.

[0046] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a circular hole 3b is provided at the rear end of the baffle component 3. The slider 4 is mounted using the hole 3b, making it an integral part of the baffle component 3. The slider 4 is a cuboid component, as shown... Figure 4 As shown, it has a lower opening 4c that opens downwards, and a front end plate 4d and a rear end plate 4e.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the slider 4 has flanges 4a extending in the left and right directions at its upper end. The slider 4 has a protrusion 4b on its upper surface. The protrusion 4b engages with the hole 3b of the baffle member 3 and protrudes upward, thereby making the slider 4 an integral part of the baffle member 3.

[0048] like Figure 4As shown, a recessed portion 23, elongated in the front-rear direction and recessed upwards, is provided on the bottom plate portion 2D of the housing 1. A slit 24 is provided on the front surface of the recess 23. The rear end of the baffle member 3 passes through the slit 24. The rear end of the baffle member 3 extends along the lower surface of the recess 23 through the slit 24. On the lower surface of the recess 23, recesses 26a and 26b are provided in a pair, one in front of the other. The protrusion 4b of the slider 4 can be fitted into recesses 26a and 26b respectively.

[0049] On the left and right sides of the base plate portion 2D where the recess 23 is provided, grooves 25 extending in the front and back directions are respectively provided. The left and right flanges 4a of the slider 4 pass through the left and right grooves 25 respectively. The slider 4 slides in the front and back direction by sliding the flanges 4a along the grooves 25. At this time, the sliding range of the slider 4 is between the position where the protrusion 4b engages with the front recess 26a and the position where it engages with the rear recess 26b.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, when the protrusion 4b of the slider 4 is fitted into the recess 26a on the front side, the opening 3a of the baffle member 3 is located inside the recess 61, and is not aligned with the opening 6. At this time, the entire opening 6 is blocked by the baffle member 3, and the electronic component 50 will not be discharged from the opening 6 to the outside. On the other hand, when the baffle member 3 slides backward as... Figure 2 When the protrusion 4b fits into the recess 26b on the rear side as shown, the opening 3a of the baffle member 3 aligns with the opening 6. At this time, the opening 6 opens, allowing the electronic component 50 to be discharged from the opening 6.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the housing body 2 has an upper gripping portion 10A and a rear gripping portion 10B. The upper gripping portion 10A consists of a pair of recesses located at the front and rear ends of the upper side of the housing body 2. The rear gripping portion 10B consists of a pair of recesses located at the upper and lower ends of the rear side of the housing body 2. For example, when the housing 1 is moved by a robotic arm, the upper gripping portion 10A and the rear gripping portion 10B are respectively gripped by the robotic arm.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a through hole 9 extending horizontally is provided in the lower part of the housing body 2, roughly corresponding to the aforementioned recess 23. The through hole 9 is a slit-shaped hole extending in the front-back direction. A long strip-shaped RFID tag 5 extending in the front-back direction is attached to the upper surface inside the through hole 9. The RFID tag 5 has a known structure including a transceiver unit, a memory, and an antenna, etc. Figure 1 As shown, the feeder 100 is equipped with a reader 105 for reading and writing information relative to the RFID tag 5.

[0053] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the housing body 2 also has a claw portion 8 and a T-groove portion 13 extending downward from the outer surface of the base plate portion 2D.

[0054] The claw portion 8 includes a front claw portion 8A and a rear claw portion 8B. The front claw portion 8A and the rear claw portion 8B have the same shape and are plates that extend from top to bottom and bend backward at approximately 90° from the bottom, viewed from the side as an L-shape. It should be noted that the front claw portion 8A and the rear claw portion 8B may not have the same shape.

[0055] The T-groove 13 includes a front T-groove 13A and a rear T-groove 13B. Both the front T-groove 13A and the rear T-groove 13B are protrusions that are shaped like an inverted T from the front. The front T-groove 13A has a pointed cone 13c at its front end.

[0056] The feeder 100 has a claw portion 8 and a T-slot portion 13 that can be detachably engaged to allow the housing 1 to be disposed in an engagement portion (not shown) of the feeder 100. The claw portion 8 and the T-slot portion 13 engage with this engagement portion, detachably disposing the housing 1 in the feeder 100. With the opening 6 open, the feeder 100 vibrates within the housing 1 disposed in the feeder 100, causing the electronic component 50 to descend along the inclined surface 7a and be discharged from the opening 6. The discharged electronic component 50 is then supplied to the mounting device as described above.

[0057] Next, through Figure 5 and Figure 6 An overview of the component housing device 200 of the embodiment will be described.

[0058] Figure 5 This is a top view showing an outline of the component housing 200. Figure 6 Is with Figure 5 The partial sectional view corresponding to line VI-VI.

[0059] The component housing device 200 is a device that automatically houses multiple electronic components 50 within the aforementioned housing 1 through the opening 6 into the housing space S. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the component receiving device 200 of the embodiment includes a first conveying section 210, a first discharge section 230 that discharges electronic components 50 from the first conveying section 210, a housing 1 housing 240, a second conveying section 310 that conveys electronic components 50 from the first discharge section 230 to a location near the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 1 of the housing 240, and a component detection section 270.

[0060] The first conveying unit 210 continuously conveys multiple electronic components 50 to the first discharge unit 230. The first conveying unit 210 in this embodiment includes: a linear feeder 211 that continuously conveys multiple electronic components 50 in a straight line; and a turntable 212 that receives multiple components conveyed one by one by the linear feeder 211, and performs intermittent conveying by rotating the electronic components 50 through a rotational action.

[0061] Multiple electronic components 50 are fed toward the turntable 212 in a row via a generally horizontally positioned linear feeder 211. The linear feeder 211 is vibrated, for example by a vibratory machine (not shown), which sequentially feeds the electronic components 50 toward the turntable 212 in the direction of arrow F. Each electronic component 50 is pressed by a subsequent electronic component 50 and ejected from the linear feeder 211. The linear feeder 211 extends toward the center of rotation of the turntable 212, with its terminal portion reaching near the outer periphery of the turntable 212.

[0062] Turntable 212 is a horizontally positioned, disc-shaped rotating component. The material of turntable 212 includes ceramic, glass epoxy resin, etc. Turntable 212 is configured to rotate on base 214 via a rotation axis 213 extending vertically. Turntable 212 rotates about the rotation axis 213 via a drive source 217 that drives the rotation axis 213. Figure 5 The turntable 212 rotates intermittently in the direction of arrow R. Multiple slits 215, opening on the outer periphery, are arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. An electronic component 50 is housed inside one of the slits 215. It should be noted that the rotation direction of the turntable 212 is not limited to... Figure 5 The R direction in the equation can also be the opposite direction of that R direction.

[0063] like Figure 6 As shown, a turntable 212 is disposed on the upper surface 216 of a base 214. Cutouts 215 are open on the outer peripheral surface and the upper and lower surfaces of the turntable 212. The turntable 212 has an air suction passage (not shown) communicating with each cutout 215 inside. This air suction passage is open on the inner surface of each cutout 215. The air suction passage is connected to a suction source such as a vacuum pump. When this suction source operates, the air inside the cutout 215 is drawn inwards, creating a negative pressure state. As a result, the electronic component 50 housed in the cutout 215 is attracted to the inner surface under the negative pressure and held within the cutout 215.

[0064] Electronic components 50, fed by the linear feeder 211 to the vicinity of the turntable 212, are received one by one from the side into multiple slits 215 of the intermittently rotating turntable 212, and held on the inner side as described above. The electronic components 50 received and held in the slits 215 are intermittently fed to the first discharge section 230 in the direction of arrow R by the rotation of the turntable 212. The electronic components 50 received in the slits 215 move on the upper surface 216 of the base 214.

[0065] The first discharge section 230 is configured corresponding to the turntable 212. Specifically, the first discharge section 230 is positioned in a circular conveying path corresponding to the rotation trajectory of the cut 215 of the turntable 212. The first discharge section 230 is positioned at a rotational angle of approximately 270° relative to the transfer section from the linear feeder 211 to the turntable 212. The first discharge section 230 is the part that discharges the electronic components 50 conveyed by the turntable 212 one by one into the second conveying section 310 under their own weight.

[0066] It should be noted that the first discharge section 230 can be configured at any position in the conveying path of the turntable 212. For example, it can also be configured at the innermost position when viewed from the linear feeder 211, that is, at a rotational angle position of 180° relative to the transfer section from the linear feeder 211 to the turntable 212.

[0067] The electronic component 50 discharged from the first discharge section 230 is conveyed in the second conveying section 310. The electronic component 50 conveyed from the second conveying section 310 is discharged from the second discharge section 330, so that it is housed within the housing 1 disposed in the mounting section 240. The housing 1 is as follows... Figures 7-9 The housing 1 is disposed in the mounting section 240 as shown. The housing 1 is disposed in the mounting section 240 in a state in which the electronic component 50 discharged from the first discharge section 230 falls into the opening 6. The housing 1 is disposed in the mounting section 240 in a state in which the front-back direction of the housing 1 is aligned with the vertical direction, that is, in a vertical position.

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown, the mounting portion 240 includes a wall portion 241, a holding portion 250 that holds the housing 1 in a longitudinal position on the wall portion 241, and an opening and closing mechanism 260 that opens and closes the baffle member 3 of the housing 1.

[0069] The wall portion 241 has a surface, namely wall surface 241a, that is generally along the vertical direction.

[0070] The retaining part 250 includes a pair of hooks protruding from the wall surface 241a, namely an upper hook 251 and a lower hook 252. The upper hook 251 and the lower hook 252 have the same shape and are plates with their front ends bent upwards at approximately 90°, viewed from the side as an L-shape. Figure 8As shown, the front claw portion 8A of the housing 1 is detachably engaged with the upper hook portion 251 from above, and the rear claw portion 8B of the housing 1 is detachably engaged with the lower hook portion 252 from above. Thus, the housing 1 is detachably held in the holding portion 250. It should be noted that the upper hook portion 251 and the lower hook portion 252 may not be of the same shape.

[0071] A recess 242 extending vertically and opening on the wall surface 241a is formed in the wall portion 241. An opening / closing mechanism 260 for sliding the baffle member 3 is disposed within this recess 242. The opening / closing mechanism 260 has a drive pin 261 configured to move vertically along the bottom surface of the recess 242. The front end of the drive pin 261 protrudes from the wall surface 241a. The drive pin 261 is supported, for example, to move vertically along a guide groove provided on the bottom surface of the recess 242, and is reciprocated vertically by an actuator or the like. A reader 243 capable of writing information to the RFID tag 5 in a non-contact manner is disposed in the recess 242 of the wall portion 241.

[0072] like Figure 8 As shown, the drive pin 261 engages with the slider 4 of the housing 1 held in the holding part 250. Figure 8 The baffle member 3 of the housing 1 shown is forward ( Figure 8 The upper part of the slider 4 slides, causing the protrusion 4b of the slider 4 to engage with the recess 26a on the front side, and the opening 6 is blocked by the baffle member 3. On the other hand, the drive pin 261 moves upward. When the drive pin 261 is in the upper position, after holding the housing 1 with the opening 6 blocked by the baffle member 3 in the holding part 250, it moves upward. Figure 4 The lower opening 4c of the slider 4 shown is inserted into the drive pin 261, so that it is located between the front end plate 4d and the rear end plate 4e.

[0073] When drive pin 261 is Figure 8 When the slider moves downward from this state, the drive pin 261 contacts the rear end plate 4e of the slider 4, pressing the slider 4 downward and causing it to slide. As the slider 4 slides downward, the baffle member 3 slides rearward into the housing 1. Thus, as... Figure 9 As shown, the protrusion 4b of the slider 4 fits into the recess 26b on the rear side, and the opening 3a of the baffle member 3 coincides with the opening 6 of the housing 1, so the opening 6 is open. When the drive pin 261 returns from this state to the upper position, the drive pin 261 contacts the front end plate 4d of the slider 4, pressing the slider 4 upward and causing it to slide. As the slider 4 slides upward, the baffle member 3 slides forward into the housing 1, as... Figure 8 As shown, the protrusion 4b fits into the recess 26a on the front side, and the opening 3a is closed by the baffle member 3.

[0074] like Figure 10As shown, the second conveying section 310 is disposed over the entire range from below the first discharge section 230 to above the housing 1 disposed on the mounting section 240.

[0075] like Figure 11 As shown, the first discharge section 230 includes a through hole 218 provided on the base 214 and a lower pusher 236. Additionally, the first discharge section 230 is provided with a suction release mechanism (not shown) that releases the suction holding of the electronic component 50 generated by the suction of air into the cutout 215. For example, a mechanism that ejects air to stop or reduce the suction airflow is described.

[0076] The through-hole 218 is positioned directly below the outer periphery of the turntable 212, corresponding to the cutout 215 of the turntable 212. The through-hole 218 is sized to allow the electronic component 50 to pass through. The inlet 311 of the second conveying section 310 is positioned directly below the through-hole 218. When the turntable 212 rotates so that the cutout 215 aligns with the through-hole 218, the aforementioned suction release mechanism releases the electronic component 50 from the cutout 215, and the electronic component 50, which has been moving on the upper surface 216 of the base 214, falls from the cutout 215 into the through-hole 218. Furthermore, the electronic component 50 falls through the through-hole 218 into the second conveying section 310 from the inlet 311.

[0077] The lower pusher 236 has the function of forcibly dropping the electronic component 50 from the cutout 215. The lower pusher 236 is positioned above the cutout 215, which coincides with the through hole 218. The lower pusher 236 is a rod-shaped member extending in the vertical direction and is driven in the vertical direction by an actuator or the like (not shown). When the lower pusher 236 is driven downward, the electronic component 50 within the cutout 215 is pressed downward, causing it to fall through the through hole 218 into the second conveying section 310. By being pressed by the lower pusher 236, the electronic component 50 does not become stuck in the cutout 215 but reliably disengages from the cutout 215 and falls out.

[0078] It should be noted that, instead of the lower push-out 236 or based on the lower push-out 236, an airflow generating section 237 that causes the electronic component 50 to fall from the cut 215 by airflow can also be provided in the first discharge section 230. As such an airflow generating section 237, for example, an airflow generating section that blows air from above to the electronic component 50 to make it fall, or draws air from the side to make the electronic component 50 fall.

[0079] Furthermore, a cleaning section 238 is provided in the first discharge section 230 to clean the path of the electronic component 50 passing through the first discharge section 230. Specifically, the cleaning section 238 is composed of an air intake mechanism disposed above the lower push-pull 236 and drawing in air. By drawing air in through the cleaning section 238, air is drawn into the cut 215, the through hole 218, and the interior of the second conveying section 310, i.e., the conveying passage of the electronic component 50. Thus, fragments, dust, and other contaminants present in this path are drawn into the cleaning section 238 for cleaning.

[0080] It should be noted that the cleaning unit 238 can also clean the path of the electronic component 50 by blowing away fragments, dust, etc. with air. In this case, in order to prevent fragments, dust, etc. from entering the housing 1, it is best to operate with the opening 6 closed by the baffle member 3.

[0081] like Figure 12 As shown, the second discharge section 330 includes an end portion 312 of the second conveying section 310. This end portion 312 extends in the vertical direction. The electronic component 50 passing through the end portion 312 falls into the opening 6 of the housing 1 provided in the mounting section 240 and is received inside the housing 1.

[0082] The component inspection unit 270 inspects the electronic component 50 at any position along the path from the first transport unit 210 to the opening 6 of the housing 1 provided in the mounting unit 240. The component inspection unit 270 of the embodiment includes components disposed in… Figure 5 The linear feeder 211 shown has a first component detection unit 271 located at a predetermined position on its side, a second component detection unit 272 and a third component detection unit 273 disposed on the turntable 212, and a component detection unit provided on the turntable 212. Figure 12 The fourth component detection unit 274 is located below the second discharge section 330 shown.

[0083] The first component detection unit 271 detects the electronic component 50 being conveyed by the linear feeder 211 at a predetermined position. The second component detection unit 272 is disposed upstream of the conveying path of the turntable 212. The third component detection unit 273 is disposed downstream of the second component detection unit 272 in the conveying path of the turntable 212.

[0084] The first component detection unit 271, the second component detection unit 272, and the third component detection unit 273 each detect any matter related to the electronic component 50. The first component detection unit 271, for example, functions as a counter, detecting the passage of electronic components 50 and counting the number of electronic components 50 passing through. The second component detection unit 272, for example, functions as an image sensor, detecting the shape of the electronic component 50 and detecting whether there are shape defects in the electronic component 50 based on the detected shape. The third component detection unit 273 functions as a performance detection unit, for example, detecting the performance of the electronic component 50. This performance detection unit, for example, in the case where the electronic component 50 is a capacitor, uses an electrostatic capacitance sensor to detect whether the electrostatic capacitance has a predetermined value.

[0085] The fourth component inspection unit 274 includes components disposed in Figure 11 The upstream side of the second conveying unit 310 shown passes through the detection unit 275 and is arranged in... Figure 12 The downstream side of the second conveying section 310 shown has a downstream-side pass-through detection unit 276. The upstream-side pass-through detection unit 275 has a counter function that counts the number of electronic components 50 falling into the inlet 311 of the second conveying section 310 through the pass-through hole 218. The upstream-side pass-through detection unit 275 uses a known light sensor composed of a light-emitting element 275a and a light-receiving element 275b. The downstream-side pass-through detection unit 276 has a counter function that counts the number of electronic components 50 entering the opening 6 of the housing 1 through the end portion 312 of the second discharge section 330. The downstream-side pass-through detection unit 276 also uses a known light sensor composed of a light-emitting element 276a and a light-receiving element 276b, similar to the upstream-side pass-through detection unit 275. It should be noted that the light sensor can also be in the form of receiving the reflection of emitted light from an object, and the light-emitting element and the light-receiving element can be integrated without separation.

[0086] like Figure 10 As shown, the second conveying unit 310 includes a tubular member 313 disposed between the first discharge unit 230 and the second discharge unit 330. The tubular member 313 forms a conveying passage connecting the first discharge unit 230 to the housing 1 disposed in the mounting unit 240. The tubular member 313 is disposed below the turntable 212. Figure 13 As shown, the tubular component 313 is a tube with a circular cross-section, made of resin or metal. The electronic component 50 is dropped and transported inside the tubular component 313 by gravity.

[0087] Furthermore, when the tubular member 313 comprises resin, it is preferable that it is entirely or partially formed of a transparent or translucent material. This allows for visual confirmation from the outside of the transparent or translucent portion of the electronic components 50 being transported inside the tubular member 313, thus enabling confirmation of the transport status.

[0088] like Figure 10 As shown, the tubular member 313 has an upstream end 313A and a downstream end 313E. Furthermore, between the upstream end 313A and the downstream end 313E, there is a first intermediate portion 313B, a second intermediate portion 313C, and a third intermediate portion 313D. The upstream end 313A and the downstream end 313E extend generally in a vertical direction. The first intermediate portion 313B and the third intermediate portion 313D are inclined downwards at a predetermined angle from top to bottom. The second intermediate portion 313C extends generally in a horizontal direction. Although the tubular member 313 has a second intermediate portion 313C extending generally in a horizontal direction, it is bent at multiple locations and extends continuously from the upstream end 313A to the downstream end 313E in a vertical direction.

[0089] like Figure 5 As shown, the tubular member 313 constituting the embodiment of the second conveying unit 310 is straight in plan view, but the tubular member 313 may also be bent or curved in plan view. Figure 5 In the middle section, the straight sections of the second conveying section 310 shown are the first intermediate section 313B, the second intermediate section 313C, and the third intermediate section 313D. The tubular member 313 is configured so as not to interfere with the various devices arranged around the turntable 212 and the base 214.

[0090] like Figure 11 As shown, the upstream end portion 313A has the aforementioned inlet 311 at its upper end. The inlet 311 is formed as an inverted cone shape with its inner diameter expanding upwards. The inner diameter of the circular upper opening edge of the inlet 311 is sufficiently larger than that of the electronic component 50. The inlet 311 is positioned close to and directly below the through hole 218. Thus, the electronic component 50, falling through the through hole 218, is guided to fall into the interior of the tubular member 313 through the inlet 311. The electronic component 50 contacts the inner surface of the tubular member 313 and slides down to the second discharge portion 330. The inner diameter of the tubular member 313, excluding the portion with the inlet 311, is substantially uniform and its inner diameter is much longer than the length of the diagonal of the longest dimension in the electronic component 50, for example, by 2 to 40 times.

[0091] like Figure 12As shown, the downstream end portion 313E has a downwardly opening end portion 312 at its lower end. The end portion 312 is configured to be close to and directly above the opening 6 of the housing 1 provided in the mounting portion 240. Thus, the electronic component 50, which falls through the end portion 312, enters the housing 1 through the opening 6.

[0092] like Figure 10 As shown, the second conveying unit 310 of the embodiment includes a plurality of conveying force applying units 320 for applying conveying force to the electronic component 50 conveyed in the second conveying unit 310, and a conveying auxiliary unit 370. The conveying force applying units 320 are respectively disposed at the upstream end 313A, the first intermediate part 313B, the second intermediate part 313C, and the third intermediate part 313D. The conveying auxiliary unit 370 is disposed at the downstream end 313E.

[0093] As an example of an implementation, the conveying force application unit 320 includes... Figure 13 and Figure 14 The first compressed air supply mechanism 340 shown and Figure 15 The vibration application mechanism 350 is shown. As a conveying auxiliary unit 370, an example is... Figure 16 The second compressed air supply mechanism 360 is shown.

[0094] Figure 13 and Figure 14 The first compressed air supply mechanism 340 shown has a first porous part 331 disposed on a portion of the tube wall 314 of the tubular member 313, a cover 332 covering the first porous part 331, and a nozzle 333 for supplying compressed air into the cover 332.

[0095] Figure 13 and Figure 14 The first compressed air supply mechanism 340 shown is positioned at the upstream end 313A. A first porous portion 331 is a semi-circular section occupying approximately half the circumferential length of the pipe wall 314, and is integrally formed with the pipe wall 314. The first porous portion 331 has a plurality of pores. A cover 332 covers the first porous portion 331 and is hermetically joined to the outer circumferential surface of the pipe wall 314. A nozzle 333 is connected to a compressed air supply source (not shown) and engages with the cover 332, allowing compressed air to be supplied into the cover 332. Compressed air is supplied from the aforementioned compressed air supply source into the cover 332 via the nozzle 333.

[0096] Compressed air supplied from nozzle 333 into cover 332 is blown into the interior of tubular member 313 through the vents of first porous section 331. For example... Figure 14As shown, the nozzle 333 engages with the cover 332 when tilted with its tip pointing downwards, i.e., in the conveying direction of the electronic component 50. This applies a conveying force to the electronic component 50 conveyed within the tubular member 313, causing it to be propelled downwards by compressed air in the conveying direction. The cover 332 functions to prevent air from leaking from the first porous portion 331 to the outside of the tubular member 313.

[0097] It should be noted that the first compressed air supply mechanism 340 is not limited to being located at the upstream end 313A, but can be located at any one or all of the first intermediate part 313B, the second intermediate part 313C, the third intermediate part 313D and the downstream end 313E.

[0098] Figure 15 The vibration application mechanism 350 shown is disposed at the second intermediate portion 313C, which extends generally in the horizontal direction. The vibration application mechanism 350 includes a piezoelectric mechanism 351 serving as a vibration source, disposed on the outer periphery of the tube wall 314 of the tubular member 313. The piezoelectric mechanism 351 vibrates the tube wall 314 of the tubular member 313, and this vibration is transmitted to the electronic component 50, which is in contact with the inner surface of the tube wall 314, thereby applying a vibration to the electronic component 50 in the transport direction. Figure 15 The arrow H in the middle represents the direction of the propulsion force.

[0099] The direction of the vibration applied by the piezoelectric mechanism 351 is preferably toward the conveying direction of the electronic component 50, and is inclined at an angle θ of 20° or more and 70° or less relative to the conveying direction. As a result, the electronic component 50 is repeatedly subjected to the action of floating up and falling in front of the conveying direction, which is in contact with the inner surface of the lower side of the tube wall 314, and is subjected to vibration that makes it easy to travel in the conveying direction.

[0100] It should be noted that the vibration application mechanism 350 is not limited to being located in the second intermediate part 313C. It can be located in any one or all of the upstream end 313A, the first intermediate part 313B, the third intermediate part 313D, and the downstream end 313E. However, it is effective when applied to a horizontal conveying passage such as the second intermediate part 313C, where stagnation is likely to occur.

[0101] Alternatively, the first compressed air supply mechanism 340 and the vibration application mechanism 350 described above can be appropriately combined and configured in the second conveying section 310.

[0102] Figure 16The second compressed air supply mechanism 360 shown is located at the end portion 312 of the downstream end portion 313E. The second compressed air supply mechanism 360 has a cylindrical second porous portion 341 formed on a portion of the pipe wall 314, a cover 342 covering the second porous portion 341, and a plurality of nozzles 343 for supplying compressed air into the cover 342. The second porous portion 341, like the first porous portion 331 described above, has a plurality of pores, but is cylindrical throughout its circumference.

[0103] The cover 342 covers the second porous portion 341 and is hermetically joined to the outer peripheral surface of the tube wall 314. A plurality of nozzles 343 are connected to a compressed air supply source (not shown) and engage with the cover 342, enabling the supply of compressed air into the cover 342. Compressed air is supplied from the aforementioned compressed air supply source into the cover via the nozzles. The compressed air supplied from the nozzles 343 into the cover 342 is blown into the interior of the tubular member 313 through the pores of the second porous portion 341. The cover 342 functions to prevent air from leaking from the second porous portion 341 to the outside of the tubular member 313.

[0104] Multiple nozzles 343 engage with the cover 342 with their tips tilted upwards in the opposite direction to the conveying direction of the electronic component 50, i.e., downwards. As a result, the electronic component 50 conveyed inside the end portion 312 is lifted by the compressed air blown in from the multiple nozzles 343. Therefore, it is difficult for the multiple electronic components 50 to become blocked and stagnant at the end portion 312, and as a result, the electronic component 50 eventually falls smoothly. In other words, compressed air assists in the conveying of the electronic component 50. Thus, when the second compressed air supply mechanism 360 is disposed at the end portion 312 of the second discharge portion 330, blockage of the electronic components from the second discharge portion 330 is suppressed, and therefore it is effective.

[0105] The cross-sectional shape of the tubular member 313 is not limited to a circular shape.

[0106] Figure 17A , Figure 17B and Figure 17C Examples of the structure of the first porous part 331 of the first compressed air supply mechanism 340 are shown when the cross-section of the tubular member 313 is not circular.

[0107] Figure 17A The tubular member 313 shown has a cross-sectional shape that combines an arcuate portion 315a with a straight portion 315b. In this case, the straight portion 315b becomes the first porous portion 331.

[0108] Figure 17B The tubular member 313 shown has a rectangular cross-section, with one side 316b forming the first porous part 331.

[0109] Figure 17C The tubular member 313 shown has a D-shaped cross-section, which combines a roughly horseshoe-shaped irregular portion 317a with a straight portion 317b. In this case, the straight portion 317b becomes the first porous portion 331.

[0110] The component housing device 200 according to the embodiments described above has the following effects.

[0111] The component receiving device 200 of the embodiment is a component receiving device that receives a plurality of electronic components 50 from an opening 6 into a housing 1 having an opening 6. It includes: a first conveying section 210 that continuously conveys a plurality of electronic components 50; a first discharge section 230 that discharges the electronic components 50 conveyed by the first conveying section 210; a placement section 240 that places the housing 1; a second conveying section 310 that conveys the electronic components 50 discharged from the first discharge section 230 into the housing 1 placed in the placement section 240; and a second discharge section 330 that discharges the electronic components 50 conveyed by the second conveying section 310, such that they are received from the opening 6 into the housing 1 placed in the placement section 240. The second conveying section 310 has a conveying force applying section 320 that applies a conveying force to the electronic components 50 conveyed in the second conveying section 310.

[0112] Therefore, a large number of electronic components 50 can be automatically housed in the housing 1. The electronic components 50 conveyed in the second conveying section 310 are unlikely to stop due to the conveying force applied from the conveying force application section 320, and can be smoothly conveyed to the housing 1 and housed in the housing 1.

[0113] In the component housing device 200 of the embodiment, it is preferable that the conveying force application unit 320 applies a conveying force to the second conveying unit 310 by applying air or vibration to the second conveying unit 310.

[0114] Therefore, it is possible to reliably apply transmission force to the electronic component 50 with a simple structure.

[0115] In the component housing device 200 of the embodiment, it is preferable that the second conveying section 310 includes a tubular member 313 disposed between the first discharge section 230 and the second discharge section 330, and the first compressed air supply mechanism 340 provided as a conveying force application section 320 includes a first porous part 331 having a plurality of pores disposed on at least a portion of the tubular member 313, and the air applied to the second conveying section 310 is compressed air blown into the interior of the tubular member 313 from the first porous part 331.

[0116] Because the interior of the tubular member 313 is made into a transport path, the electronic component 50 is reliably transported to the second discharge section 330 without detaching from the transport path. Compressed air is blown into the interior of the tubular member 313 through the first porous section 331, thereby reliably applying a transport force to the electronic component 50.

[0117] In the component housing device 200 of the embodiment, it is preferable that the conveying force application unit 320 includes a piezoelectric mechanism 351 that applies vibration to the second conveying unit 310, and the vibration applied to the second conveying unit 310 is the vibration applied by the piezoelectric mechanism 351.

[0118] Therefore, it is possible to reliably apply transmission force to the electronic component 50 with a simple structure.

[0119] In the component housing device 200 of the embodiment, it is preferable that the direction of the vibration applied by the piezoelectric mechanism 351 is toward the conveying direction of the electronic component 50 in the second conveying section 310, and is inclined at an angle of 20° or more and 70° or less relative to the conveying direction.

[0120] Therefore, even in the second transport section 310 where there is a horizontal or near-horizontal angle, the electronic component 50 can be easily transported in that section.

[0121] In the component housing device 200 of the embodiment, it is preferable that the second conveying section 310 includes a tubular member 313 disposed between the first discharge section 230 and the second discharge section 330. The tubular member 313 has an end portion 312 for conveying the electronic component 50 by dropping it toward the opening 6 of the housing 1 provided in the housing 1 of the housing 240, and a second compressed air supply mechanism 360 provided in the end portion 312 as a conveying auxiliary section 370. The second compressed air supply mechanism 360 includes a second porous part 341 with a plurality of air holes provided in at least a portion of the end portion 312, and compressed air is blown from the second porous part 341 into the interior of the end portion 312 in a direction opposite to the conveying direction of the electronic component 50.

[0122] Therefore, in the end section 312, which is prone to blockage, the electronic component 50 moves in the opposite direction to the delivery direction by compressed air, resulting in less likelihood of blockage.

[0123] The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Modifications and improvements within the scope of achieving the purpose of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0124] For example, instead of blowing compressed air into the interior of the tubular member 313 through a porous part containing a plurality of pores, such as the first porous part 331 in the first compressed air supply mechanism 340, compressed air can be blown in through a plurality of holes in the tube wall 314 of the tubular member 313, or a nozzle such as the aforementioned nozzle 333 can be made to penetrate the tube wall 314 and blow compressed air directly in through the nozzle. The second compressed air supply mechanism 360 is similar in this respect.

[0125] The conveying force applied to the electronic component 50 by the conveying force application unit 320 is not limited to compressed air or vibration. It can be any conveying force that can actively convey the electronic component 50 through a force other than gravity.

[0126] The first conveying unit 210 only needs to be able to convey the electronic component 50 to the second conveying unit 310, and is not limited to the combination of the linear feeder 211 and the turntable 212.

[0127] The second conveying unit 310 can simply convey the electronic component 50 under the action of gravity, and is not limited to the tubular component 313. For example, it can also be an inclined groove-shaped component or a plate component.

[0128] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0129] 1. Shell;

[0130] 6. Opening;

[0131] 50. Electronic components (parts);

[0132] 200-part housing;

[0133] 210 First Conveying Section;

[0134] 230 First row section;

[0135] 240. Equipment Department;

[0136] 310 Second Conveying Unit;

[0137] 312 distal part;

[0138] 313 Tubular components;

[0139] 320 Conveying force application unit;

[0140] 330 Second discharge section;

[0141] 331 First porous part;

[0142] 340 First compressed air supply mechanism (conveyor force application unit);

[0143] 341 Second porous part;

[0144] 350 Vibration application mechanism (force delivery unit);

[0145] 351 Piezoelectric mechanism;

[0146] 360 Second compressed air supply mechanism (transportation auxiliary unit);

[0147] 370 Conveying Auxiliary Unit.

Claims

1. A component receiving device that receives a plurality of components through an opening into a housing having said opening, wherein, The component housing device includes: The first conveying section conveys multiple components; The first discharge section discharges the components conveyed by the first conveying section; A mounting section is provided, which houses the housing; The second conveying unit conveys the component discharged from the first discharge unit to the housing disposed in the disposed unit; as well as The second discharge section discharges the component conveyed by the second conveying section, such that it is received into the housing disposed in the mounting section from the opening. The second conveying section has a conveying force applying section that applies a conveying force to the component being conveyed in the second conveying section, and the conveying force applying section applies the conveying force to the component only in the second conveying section.

2. The component housing device according to claim 1, wherein, The conveying force applying unit applies a conveying force to the second conveying unit by applying air or vibration to the second conveying unit.

3. The component housing device according to claim 2, wherein, The second conveying section includes a tubular member disposed between the first discharge section and the second discharge section. The conveying force application part includes a first porous part having a plurality of pores disposed in at least a portion of the tubular member. The air is compressed air blown into the interior of the tubular member from the first porous part.

4. The component housing device according to claim 2, wherein, The conveying force application part includes a piezoelectric mechanism that applies vibration to the second conveying part, the vibration being applied by the piezoelectric mechanism.

5. The component housing device according to claim 4, wherein, The vibration applied by the piezoelectric mechanism is directed toward the conveying direction of the component in the second conveying section, and is inclined at an angle of more than 20° and less than 70° relative to the conveying direction.

6. The component housing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The second conveying section includes a tubular member disposed between the first discharge section and the second discharge section. The tubular member has an end portion for conveying the component by allowing it to fall toward the opening of the housing provided in the mounting portion, and a conveying auxiliary portion provided in the end portion. The conveying auxiliary part includes a second porous part having a plurality of pores disposed on at least a portion of the end portion, and compressed air is blown from the second porous part into the interior of the end portion in a direction opposite to the conveying direction of the component.

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