Tape reel sorting device

Abstract

The reel sorting device includes: a reel information acquisition unit that acquires reel information relating to a reel on which a carrier tape that accommodates a plurality of components is wound; a determination unit that, on the basis of the acquired reel information, performs a determination process of whether or not to supply the reel to a reel loading device that performs a loading operation of the reel to a feeder; and a classification unit that classifies the tape reels on the basis of a result of the determination process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a reel sorting device. Background Art

[0002] The reel sorting device is used, for example, in the setup operation of substrate product production. The setup operation includes loading reels into a feeder. Patent document 1 discloses a structure for automatically loading reels into a tape feeder. The reel loading operation is switched, for example, by a manual operation of an operator or by using a reel loading device, depending on the type of feeder or reel corresponding to the production.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2021 / 106026 Summary of the invention

[0005] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] However, in the reel warehouse, a plurality of reels are mixed and stored regardless of the type of reel filling operation. Therefore, when a plurality of reels used for production are unloaded from the reel warehouse and loaded into the feeder, it is necessary to classify them according to the type of reel filling operation.

[0007] The purpose of this specification is to provide a reel sorting device that can realize efficient setting work.

[0008] Means for solving problems

[0009] The present specification discloses a tape reel classification device, comprising: a tape reel information acquisition unit, which acquires tape reel information related to a tape reel wound with a carrier tape accommodating a plurality of components; a determination unit, which, based on the acquired tape reel information, performs a determination process of whether to supply the tape reel to a tape reel loading device, the tape reel loading device performs a loading operation of the tape reel to a feeder; and a classification unit, which classifies the tape reel based on the result of the determination process.

[0010] This specification also discloses the technical idea of ​​changing the "tape reel classification device described in Technical Solution 1 or 2" to the "tape reel classification device described in any one of Technical Solutions 1-4" in Technical Solution 5 at the time of the application, the technical idea of ​​changing the "tape reel classification device described in Technical Solution 5" to the "tape reel classification device described in Technical Solution 5 or 6" in Technical Solution 7 at the time of the application, the technical idea of ​​changing the "tape reel classification device described in Technical Solution 5" to the "tape reel classification device described in Technical Solution 5 or 6" in Technical Solution 8 at the time of the application, and the technical idea of ​​changing the "tape reel classification device described in Technical Solution 1 or 2" to the "tape reel classification device described in any one of Technical Solutions 1-10" in Technical Solution 11 at the time of the application.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to such a configuration, since it is determined whether or not the reels are supplied to the reel loading device and sorted, it is possible to omit the sorting process by the operator, and it is possible to achieve more efficient setting work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a top view schematically showing the installation device.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view showing a tape reel supply device to which the tape reel sorting device is applied.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of the reel retaining portion.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a front view of the reel holding portion.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a functional block diagram of a reel loading device.

[0018] Figure 6 It is a flowchart showing the reel sorting process.

[0019] Figure 7 It is a perspective view showing a discharge unit in a modified form of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The setting device to which the tape reel sorting device is applied is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The setting device is a device that performs or supports various setting operations as preparation for the production of substrate products. In this embodiment, the setting device that performs the tape reel loading operation of loading tape reels into the tape feeder is exemplified as the setting operation.

[0021] 1. Set up device 10

[0022] The setting device 10 is provided, for example, in an external production change area between a warehouse (not shown) storing components and the like and a production line in a production facility for substrate products. In the external production change area, the operation of loading the tape reel 92 into the feeder 91 can be performed automatically by the setting device 10 or manually by an operator. In addition, when a plurality of setting devices 10 corresponding to the types of feeders 91 are provided, these setting devices 10 are sometimes switched for use. In addition, between the external production change area and the warehouse and between the external production change area and the production line, the feeder 91 or the components can be transported by an unmanned transport vehicle or an operator.

[0023] 1-1. Reel loading device 11

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the installation device 10 includes a reel loading device 11. The reel loading device 11 is a reel operation device that performs a reel loading operation on the feeder 91. The reel loading device 11 includes a reel supply device 20 and a reel mounting and dismounting device 40.

[0025] 1-1-1. Reel supply device 20

[0026] The reel supply device 20 temporarily holds a plurality of reels 92 brought in from the outside, and supplies the required reels 92 to the reel disassembly device 40. The reel supply device 20 supports the reel holding portion 22 on the upper surface of the base 21 so as to be detachable. The reel holding portion 22 stacks and holds a plurality of reels 92 in a horizontal posture (a posture in which the rotation axis of the reels 92 faces the vertical direction). The reels 92 held by the reel holding portion 22 may include, in addition to unused reels, reels that are used halfway.

[0027] The reel holding unit 22 holds a plurality of reels 92 by having a round rod-shaped holding shaft 24 extending upward from the center of a disc-shaped holding plate 23 and penetrating through the center hole of the reel 92. A holding unit code 25 indicating identification information (ID) for specifying the reel holding unit 22 is attached to the upper surface of the holding plate 23. The holding unit code 25 is used for managing the plurality of reels 92 held in the reel holding unit 22.

[0028] The reel supply device 20 includes a reel transfer device 30 as a moving device for moving the reel 92 toward the reel mounting and dismounting device 40. The reel transfer device 30 is disposed on the upper portion of the pedestal 21. The reel transfer device 30 includes an arm 32 that is disposed so as to be able to be raised and lowered relative to a support 31 extending in a vertical direction and to be able to rotate around a vertical axis.

[0029] The arm 32 is provided with a pickup portion 33 that can be extended and retracted in the horizontal direction. The pickup portion 33 can pick up the tape reel 92 in a detachable manner. The pickup portion 33 can pick up the tape reel 92 in various ways. For example, the pickup portion 33 can hold the periphery or the center hole of the tape reel 92, or can pick up the upper surface (the flange surface in the horizontal posture) of the tape reel 92 by suction through negative pressure air.

[0030] In addition, the pickup unit 33 is provided with a reader 35. The reader 35 reads the holding unit code 25 of the reel holding unit 22. The reader 35 can read the reel code 923 attached to the reel 92 held at the top of the reel holding unit 22 or the reel 92 picked up by the pickup unit 33. The reel code 923 indicates identification information (ID) for specifying the reel 92.

[0031] The reel supply device 20 having the above-mentioned structure has a plurality of reels 92 carried into the carrying-in area Ac and held in the reel holding portion 22 as supply objects. The reel supply device 20 drives the arm 32 and the pickup portion 33 of the reel transfer device 30, and places a reel 92 picked up from the reel holding portion 22 in the target area Ag (loading area Ap or temporary placement area At) on the side of the reel mounting and dismounting device 40 in a horizontal posture.

[0032] In the present embodiment, the reel transfer device 30 moves the picked-up reel 92 to the discharge area Ad based on the control of the reel sorting device 80 described later. Details of the reel sorting device 80 and details of the operation of the reel transfer device 30 will be described later.

[0033] 1-1-2. Reel disassembly and assembly device 40

[0034] The reel attaching and detaching device 40 performs an operation of attaching a reel 92 required for production to a feeder 91 and an operation of detaching a reel 92 not required for production from the feeder 91. The reel attaching and detaching device 40 includes a feeder holding unit 41 for holding a feeder 91 carried in from a feeder supply device 50 described later.

[0035] When the feeder 91 is held in the feeder holding portion 41, it is electrically connected to the setting device 10 via a connector not shown in the figure. As a result, the feeder 91 is in a state where it can communicate with the control device 13 of the setting device 10 described later, and in a state where it can operate a drive device that feeds and moves the carrier tape 922 released from the loaded tape reel 92.

[0036] The reel mounting and dismounting device 40 includes a mounting device 42 for mounting the reel 92 on the feeder 91 held by the feeder holding portion 41. The mounting device 42 picks up the reel 92 in a horizontal position in the loading area Ap and changes it to a vertical position (a position in which the rotation axis of the reel 92 faces the horizontal direction). The mounting device 42 moves the reel 92 in the vertical position to the feeder 91 and causes the feeder 91 to hold the reel 92.

[0037] The tape reel 92 which is to be mounted on the feeder 91 held by the feeder holding portion 41 is placed in the above-mentioned placement area Ap in a horizontal posture. In addition, in the temporary placement area At, when it is necessary to change the order in which the installation device 42 installs multiple tape reels 92 on the feeder 91, the tape reel 92 whose installation order is delayed is temporarily placed in a horizontal posture.

[0038] The installation device 42 has a tape loading function that forms a loading state in which the feeder 91 can feed and move the carrier tape 922 released from the tape reel 92 through the driving device. Specifically, the installation device 42 includes, for example, a multi-joint robot and an image processing device. The installation device 42 recognizes the front end of the carrier tape 922 through the image processing device. The installation device 42 grasps the front end of the carrier tape 922 through the fingers of the multi-joint robot, and engages the feed hole of the carrier tape 922 with the sprocket of the driving device constituting the feeder 91.

[0039] Thus, the feeder 91 is placed with the reel 92 used in production and is loaded so that the carrier tape can be fed and moved. The feeder 91 with the reel 92 placed is removed from the feeder holding unit 41 and carried out to the feeder supply device 50 .

[0040] The reel mounting and dismounting device 40 is provided with a dismounting device 43 for dismounting a reel 92 from a feeder 91 held by a feeder holding portion 41. The dismounting device 43 moves a movable table 46 along a guide rail 45, and dismounts the reel 92 mounted on the feeder 91 by a pickup portion 47 provided on the movable table 46. The dismounting device 43 changes the dismounted reel 92 from a vertical position to a horizontal position, and puts the reel 92 into a storage box 49 provided in the machine.

[0041] 1-2. Feeder supply device 50

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the setting device 10 includes a feeder supply device 50. The feeder supply device 50 is arranged in parallel with the reel loading device 11, temporarily holds a plurality of feeders brought in from the outside, and supplies feeders 91 required by the reel loading device 11. The feeder supply device 50 includes a feeder storage portion 51 and a feeder conveying portion 52 that are detachably arranged.

[0043] The feeder storage section 51 is stored in the storage space of the box body in parallel with other feeder storage sections 51. The feeder storage section 51 is formed in a box shape with a horizontal opening. The feeder storage section 51 supports the feeder 91 by forming a plurality of slots on the bottom surface. When the feeder 91 is held in the feeder storage section 51, it is connected to the setting device 10 in a communicable manner via a connector not shown in the figure.

[0044] The feeder conveying unit 52 is configured to be movable between the feeder accommodating unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 41. The feeder conveying unit 52 takes out an arbitrary feeder 91 from the feeder accommodating unit 51 and carries the feeder 91 into the feeder holding unit 41. When the unnecessary reel 92 is removed from the feeder 91 by the reel loading device 11 and the reel 92 required for the scheduled production is loaded into the feeder 91, the feeder conveying unit 52 carries out the feeder 91 from the feeder holding unit 41 and stores the feeder 91 in a predetermined slot of the feeder accommodating unit 51.

[0045] 1-3. Control device 13

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the setting device 10 includes a control device 13. The control device 13 controls the operation of the tape reel loading device 11 and the feeder supply device 50, and performs various operations on the feeder 91. The above-mentioned operations include, in addition to the tape reel loading operation as the setting operation, an operation of only removing the tape reel 92 in order to store the feeder 91 in a state where the tape reel 92 is not loaded in a warehouse, etc.

[0047] The control device 13 grasps the plurality of reels 92 held by the reel holding portion 22 carried into the carrying-in area Ac based on the reading result of the holding portion code 25 by the reader 35 of the reel transfer device 30. In addition, the control device 13 grasps the uppermost reel 92 held in the reel holding portion 22 or the reel 92 picked up by the pickup portion 33 of the reel transfer device 30 based on the reading result of the reel code 923 by the reader 35.

[0048] In addition, the control device 13 grasps the feeders 91 held in the feeder holding section 41 and the feeders 91 accommodated in the feeder accommodating section 51 through communication. Based on the instruction of the setting operation, the control device 13 loads the reel 92 corresponding to the predetermined feeder 91 or loads the reel 92 into the feeder 91 to be loaded.

[0049] Furthermore, the control device 13 generates the related information when the reel 92 is loaded into the feeder 91. Furthermore, the control device 13 deletes the related information when the reel 92 is removed from the feeder 91. The generation and deletion of the related information are shared with a higher-level management device of the setting device 10 as needed.

[0050] 2. Reel sorting device 80

[0051] 2-1. Overview of the tape reel sorting device 80

[0052] The carrier tape 922 for accommodating components and the feeder 91 corresponding to the carrier tape 922 are selected for use from a plurality of types according to production. In addition, the reel loading operation is automated by the setting device 10 when the types of the reel loading device 11 and the feeder 91 correspond to each other, and is performed manually by an operator when they do not correspond to each other.

[0053] However, in the reel warehouse storing the reels 92 transported to the external production change area, multiple types of reels 92 are mixed and stored regardless of whether the reel loading operation is performed by the setting device 10. Therefore, before the reel loading operation is performed, it is necessary to classify the reels 92 according to the type of reel loading operation (for example, automatic / manual). Therefore, in the present embodiment, a structure is adopted that can realize the efficiency of the setting operation by automating the reel classification process using the reel classification device 80.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, the reel sorting device 80 is assembled in the setting device 10. The reel sorting device 80 cooperates with the reel supply device 20 to sort the reels 92 before they are moved from the carrying area Ac to the target area Ag (temporary placement area At and loading area Ap). Thus, the reels 92 are sorted into reels supplied to the reel detaching device 40 of the reel loading device 11 and reels discharged from the setting device 10.

[0055] In addition, the tape reels 92 that are sorted in a manner of being discharged from the installation device 10 are discharged in various ways so that they can be taken out by an operator or an unmanned transport vehicle. The tape reel sorting device 80 can discharge the discharged tape reels 92 separately or discharge a plurality of tape reels together. In addition, the tape reel sorting device 80 can return the discharged tape reels 92 to the carry-in area Ac or move them to a discharge area Ad that is different from the target area Ag and the carry-in area Ac.

[0056] In this embodiment, a structure is adopted in which the tape reels 92 are respectively moved to the discharge area Ad for discharge. Figure 1 As shown, a discharge unit 60 is provided in the discharge area Ad to assist in the discharge of the reel 92. In the present embodiment, the discharge area Ad is located between the loading area Ac and the target area Ag when viewed from above, and is set within the movable range of the reel transfer device 30. Figure 2 As shown, the discharge unit 60 is configured to be able to input the reel 92 held in a horizontal posture by the pickup portion 33 of the reel transfer device 30 .

[0057] 2-2. Structure of the discharge unit 60

[0058] The discharge unit 60 is configured to hold one tape reel 92 in the discharge area Ad. Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the discharge unit 60 has a chute 61 as a main body. The chute 61 is formed with an inlet 62 into which the tape reel 92 in a horizontal posture can be inserted. The chute 61 is formed with a first slope 611 that is curved in a manner that allows the inserted tape reel 92 in a horizontal posture to slide downward while gradually changing to a vertical posture.

[0059] In addition, a second slope 612 is formed at the lower part of the slide groove 61 to support the outer edge of the reel 92 changed to the longitudinal posture. The second slope 612 is formed to be inclined around the horizontal axis relative to the horizontal plane, so that the supported reel 92 can roll by its own weight. A stopper 65 is provided at the lowest part of the second slope 612. The stopper 65 contacts the reel 92 rolling down the second slope 612 to restrict the rolling of the reel 92.

[0060] A discharge port 66 is formed at the lower portion of the slide groove 61, and the discharge port 66 allows a portion of the reel 92 held by the second slope 612 and the stopper 65 to be exposed to the outside. The discharge port 66 is formed on one side of the slide groove 61 in the width direction ( Figure 4 The side surface (left side in the figure) is formed with an opening for taking out that is larger than the outer diameter of the tape reel 92. Thus, when the tape reel 92 in a horizontal position is put in from the input port 62, the discharge unit 60 causes the tape reel 92 to slide down and change to a vertical position, and maintains the state after being moved so as to be taken out from the discharge port 66 on the side.

[0061] In addition, in the present embodiment, a reel sensor 71 is provided in the discharge unit 60. The reel sensor 71 detects the reel 92 in a state where the movement is restricted by the stopper 65, and sends a signal to the reel sorting device 80. If the reel 92 held by the discharge unit 60 is removed by the operator, the reel sensor 71 becomes a state where the reel 92 is not detected, and stops sending the signal to the reel sorting device 80.

[0062] 2-3. Structure of the tape reel sorting device 80

[0063] In this embodiment, if Figure 5 As shown, the reel sorting device 80 is assembled in the control device 13 of the setting device 10. The reel sorting device 80 is configured to use various functions of the control device 13 to control the operation of the reel transfer device 30, input signals from various sensors, and obtain various information through communication with the upper management device. Figure 6 As shown, the tape reel sorting device 80 performs a tape reel sorting process.

[0064] 2-3-1. Reel Information Acquisition Unit 81

[0065] like Figure 5As shown, the reel sorting device 80 includes a reel information acquisition unit 81. The reel information acquisition unit 81 acquires reel information D10 related to the reel 92 wound with a carrier tape 922 accommodating a plurality of components. In the present embodiment, the reel information acquisition unit 81 acquires the reel information D10 ( Figure 6 in S11).

[0066] Specifically, the reel information acquisition unit 81 sends the identification information of the reel 92 indicated by the reel code 923 read by the reader 35 to the management device, and acquires the reel information D10 corresponding to the identification information by input. In addition, when the reader 35 reads the holding unit code 25, the identification information of the reel holding unit 22 may be sent to the management device, and the identification information of the plurality of reels 92 held by the reel holding unit 22 may be acquired together with the stacking order of the reels 92.

[0067] In this embodiment, the reel information D10 includes feeder designation information D11 that designates the type of feeder 91 that loads the reel 92. Here, there are multiple types of feeders 91 as described above. For example, the types of feeders 91 include feeders with different widths corresponding to the types of carrier tapes 922, and feeders that can preliminarily install a carrier tape 922 for replenishment in addition to the carrier tape 922 in use and automatically feed the carrier tape 922 for replenishment when the carrier tape 922 in use ends.

[0068] The feeder designation information D11 of the reel information D10 designates one or more types of feeders 91 that are allowed to load the reel 92. The designated types of feeders 91 include types that can be loaded with the reel by the installation device 10 and types that can be loaded with the reel only by manual operation of an operator. In addition, when the type of feeder 91 to be loaded is not designated in the predetermined reel 92, the reel information D10 does not include the feeder designation information D11.

[0069] 2-3-2. Determination Unit 82

[0070] like Figure 5 As shown, the reel sorting device 80 includes a determination unit 82. The determination unit 82 performs a determination process (based on the acquired reel information D10) to determine whether to supply the reel 92 to the reel loading device 11. Figure 6 In other words, the determination unit 82 determines whether the reel 92 carried into the reel supply device 20 is supplied to the reel mounting and dismounting device 40 that performs the loading operation in the reel loading device 11.

[0071] The determination unit 82 can perform determination processing based on various conditions. For example, the determination unit 82 can also perform determination processing based on whether the feeder 91 of the type specified by the feeder designation information D11 can be loaded by the reel loading device 11. Thus, when the specified feeder 91 corresponds to the reel loading device 11, the reel 92 as the determination object is determined to be supplied to the reel mounting and dismounting device 40.

[0072] In addition, as to whether the feeder 91 can be loaded by the reel loading device 11, the determination unit 82 can also determine based on the corresponding information D30 indicating whether the reel loading device 11 can load the feeder 91 and the reel 92 for each set of feeder types and reels. In the corresponding information D30, the operations that can be performed by the installation device 10 are recorded for each type of feeder 91 and reel 92 that can be loaded into the installation device 10.

[0073] Even when the feeder designation information D11 is not included in the feeder information D10, the determination unit 82 can calculate the type of the feeder 91 and the type of the reel 92 scheduled to be loaded with the reel 92 based on the combination information D20 and perform determination processing. The combination information D20 is information indicating the combination of the feeder 91 and the reel 92 used each time a substrate product is produced.

[0074] Furthermore, the determination unit 82 may perform determination processing based on the instruction information D40 indicating omission of the loading operation, regardless of whether the loading operation of the reel loading device 11 is possible. In principle, the determination unit 82 performs determination processing based on whether the loaded reel 92 and the feeder 91 to be loaded correspond to the setting device 10. However, in the setting device 10, when the scheduled production is canceled or when the operator needs to perform the setting operation manually as soon as possible and transport it to the production line due to the interruption of production, the scheduled setting operation may not be required.

[0075] Considering such a situation, information indicating omission (skipping) of the loading operation is recorded in the instruction information D40 according to a change in the production plan, etc. In the determination process based on various conditions, the determination unit 82 determines that the reel 92 is not supplied to the reel loading device 11 so as not to perform the loading operation when a skip instruction of the loading operation is finally performed.

[0076] 2-3-3. Classification section 83

[0077] like Figure 5 As shown, the reel classification device 80 includes a classification unit 83. The classification unit 83 classifies the reels 92 based on the result of the determination process ( Figure 6In the present embodiment, the classification unit 83 switches the moving destination when the reel 92 is moved by the reel transfer device 30 based on the result of the determination process, thereby classifying the reel 92.

[0078] Specifically, the reel transfer device 30 transfers the reel 92 carried into the carrying area Ac to the loading area Ap or the temporary placement area At in the target area Ag as the initial moving destination. Figure 6 On the other hand, when the classification unit 83 determines that the tape reel 92 is not supplied through the determination processing (S21: No), the movement target is switched to the discharge area Ad, and the tape reel 92 is moved to the discharge area Ad (S23).

[0079] The reel 92 moved to the discharge area Ad is released from the pickup portion 33 of the reel transfer device 30 above the inlet 62 of the discharge unit 60 and is dropped from the inlet 62. The reel 92 is changed from a horizontal posture to a vertical posture through the chute 61 and is guided to the discharge outlet 66. The reel 92 is held in the discharge unit 60 in a state where its movement is restricted by the stopper 65 and can be taken out to the outside.

[0080] In addition, the discharge unit 60 of the present embodiment is configured to hold only one tape reel 92. Therefore, in the tape reel sorting process that is continued after the tape reel 92 is put into the discharge unit 60, when it is necessary to discharge the tape reel 92 again, the sorting unit 83 puts the tape reel 92 into the discharge unit 60 on standby until the previously discharged tape reel 92 is taken out by an operator or the like. When the previously discharged tape reel 92 is taken out, the sorting unit 83 starts the operation of putting the tape reel 92 in again.

[0081] 2-3-4. Storage unit 84

[0082] like Figure 5 As shown, the reel sorting device 80 is provided with a storage unit 84. The storage unit 84 is composed of a storage device such as a hard disk device or a flash memory. The storage unit 84 records the control program required for executing the setting operation, the operation instruction information corresponding to the production plan obtained from the upper management device, etc. In addition, the storage unit 84 records the execution log of the determination processing of the determination unit 82 and the execution log of the classification operation of the classification unit 83.

[0083] In this embodiment, the storage unit 84 stores reel information D10, combination information D20, correspondence information D30, and instruction information D40. This information is input by an operator via an input device (not shown) provided in the installation device 10, or is acquired from a higher-level management device through communication. In addition, this information is appropriately updated according to changes in the production plan, and is kept synchronized with the management device.

[0084] 2-3-5. Detection unit 85

[0085] like Figure 5 As shown, the tape reel sorting device 80 includes a detection unit 85. The detection unit 85 detects the tape reel 92 held in the discharge unit 60. Specifically, when the tape reel 92 inserted into the discharge unit 60 is guided to the discharge port 66 and held in a state where the movement is restricted by the stopper 65, the tape reel sensor 71 provided in the discharge unit 60 detects the tape reel 92 and sends a signal.

[0086] The detection unit 85 recognizes that the reel 92 is present in the discharge unit 60 in a removable manner while the above-mentioned signal is input. For example, when the operator removes the reel 92 from the discharge unit 60 and the sending of the signal of the reel sensor 71 stops, the detection unit 85 recognizes that the discharge unit 60 does not hold the reel 92.

[0087] 2-3-6. Notification Department 86

[0088] like Figure 5 As shown, the reel sorting device 80 includes a notification unit 86. When it is determined by the determination process that the reel 92 is not supplied ( Figure 6 In the case where the tape reel 92 is moved to the predetermined area according to the result of the determination process (S22, S23), the notification unit 86 notifies the operator according to the result of the determination process (S24). For example, when the detection unit 85 detects the tape reel 92 to be discharged (when the tape reel 92 is moved to the discharge area Ad according to the result of the determination process), the notification unit 86 performs a notification process to notify the operator.

[0089] The notification process is performed by lighting up the display lamp, notifying the terminal device carried by the operator, etc. Moreover, the notification unit 86 may perform the notification process when the determination unit 82 determines that the reel 92 is not to be supplied to the reel detaching device 40 of the reel loading device 11, regardless of the detection result of the detection unit 85. Furthermore, the notification unit 86 may also notify the operator of the fact that the reel 92 is returned to the original loading area Ac according to the result of the determination process.

[0090] When the notification process described above is executed, the operator can recognize that the reel 92 to be discharged exists in the installation device 10. This prompts the operator to remove the reel 92 from the installation device 10, and the installation work that should be performed manually can be started as soon as possible.

[0091] 3. Effects of the Structure of the Embodiment

[0092] According to the above-mentioned structure, since it is determined whether the reels 92 are supplied to the reel loading device 11 and sorted, the reel sorting process is automated, and the reel sorting process by the operator can be omitted. In addition, when the reels 92 are discharged from the setting device 10 through the reel sorting process, the operator can recognize that the reels need to be loaded manually. As a result, the setting work can be made more efficient.

[0093] 4. Variations of the Implementation Methods

[0094] 4-1. Discharge unit

[0095] In the embodiment, the reel sorting device 80 is configured to put the reel 92 determined not to be supplied to the reel loading device 11 into the discharge unit 60 provided in the discharge area Ad. The discharge unit 60 is configured to hold only one reel 92. Figure 7 As shown, the discharge unit 160 of the tape reel loading device 11 may include a reel box 167 capable of accommodating a plurality of tape reels 92 in the discharge area Ad.

[0096] The discharge unit 160 has a chute 161 formed with an inlet 62 into which the tape reel 92 in a horizontal position can be put. The chute 161 is formed with a first slope 611 curved so that the tape reel 92 in a horizontal position put in slides downward while gradually changing to a vertical position. A discharge outlet 166 is formed at the lower part of the chute 61 so that the tape reel 92 changed to a vertical position falls downward. A tape reel box 167 is arranged below the discharge outlet 166.

[0097] According to such a configuration, along with the execution of the reel sorting process, the plurality of reels 92 determined not to be supplied to the reel loading device 11 are discharged to the reel box 167. Thus, the operator can take out the plurality of reels 92 accumulated in the reel box 167 at once. In addition, in a configuration in which the discharge unit 160 is provided, the reel sorting device 80 may notify the operator of the situation when the number of reels 92 determined not to be supplied to the reel loading device 11 and put into the discharge unit 160 reaches or exceeds a predetermined value set in advance.

[0098] In the embodiment and the above-mentioned modified forms, the reel loading device 11 is exemplified as having a configuration with the discharge unit 60, 160. In contrast, the reel loading device 11 may be configured without the discharge unit 60, 160. Specifically, when the classification unit 83 determines that the reel 92 is not supplied through the determination process, the classification unit 83 switches the moving target from the target area Ag to the carrying-in area Ac, and moves the reel 92 in a manner of returning to the carrying-in area Ac.

[0099] In addition, sometimes the pickup unit 33 does not pick up the uppermost reel 92 held by the reel holding unit 22, and the reader 35 reads the reel code 923 of the reel 92. At this time, if it is determined that the reel 92 is not to be supplied to the reel loading device, the movement process of the reel 92 to the carrying-in area Ac by the sorting unit 83 is omitted, and the notification process of the notification unit 86 is performed as needed.

[0100] 4-2. Reel sorting device 80

[0101] In the embodiment, the reel sorting device 80 is assembled in the installation device 10 installed in the external production change area. In contrast, the reel sorting device 80 can also be configured as an external device of the installation device 10 as long as it can perform reel sorting processing on a plurality of reels 92 before being carried into the installation device 10.

[0102] For example, the reel sorting device may be configured as a device dedicated to reel sorting processing and installed in parallel with the setting device 10 in the external production change area in the same manner as the setting device 10. In such a structure, the reel sorting device has the same function as the reel transfer device 30 of the setting device 10, and is divided into reels 92 supplied to the reel loading device 11 of the setting device 10 and other reels 92.

[0103] In addition, the reel sorting device may be assembled in a warehouse storing the reels 92. In such a structure, the reel sorting device obtains the reel information D10 for the plurality of reels 92 taken out of the warehouse, determines whether to supply to the reel loading device 11, and sorts the reels 92 based on the result of the determination process. For example, a plurality of outgoing ports are pre-set in the warehouse, or a plurality of reel holding portions 22 are supported at the outgoing ports, and the plurality of reels 92 are taken out of the warehouse in a sorted state. In such a structure, the same effect as in the embodiment is achieved.

[0104] Description of Reference Numerals

[0105] 10: Setting device, 11: Tape reel loading device, 13: Control device, 20: Tape reel supply device, 30: Tape reel transfer device (moving device), 35: Reader, 40: Tape reel disassembly device, 41: Feeder holding part, 42: Installation device, 43: Disassembly device, 50: Feeder supply device, 60, 160: Discharge unit, 61, 161: Slide, 611: First slope, 612: Second slope, 62: Inlet, 65: Stopper, 66, 166: Discharge outlet, 16 7: tape reel box, 71: tape reel sensor, 80: tape reel classification device, 81: tape reel information acquisition unit, 82: determination unit, 83: classification unit, 84: storage unit, 85: detection unit, 86: notification unit, 91: feeder, 92: tape reel, Ag: object area, Ap: loading area, At: temporary placement area, Ad: discharge area, Ac: moving-in area, D10: tape reel information, D11: feeder designation information, D20: combination information, D30: corresponding information, D40: indication information.

Claims

1. A reel sorting device, comprising: a reel information acquisition unit that acquires reel information related to a reel wound with a carrier tape accommodating a plurality of components; a determination unit that performs a determination process of whether to supply the tape reel to a tape reel loading device based on the acquired tape reel information, the tape reel loading device performing a loading operation of loading the tape reel into a feeder; and The classifying unit classifies the reels based on a result of the determination process.

2. The reel sorting device according to claim 1, wherein: The reel information includes feeder designation information for designating the type of the feeder that loads the reel. The determination unit executes the determination process based on whether or not the feeder of the type specified by the feeder specifying information can be loaded by the reel loading device.

3. The reel sorting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The reel sorting device further comprises a storage unit, wherein the storage unit stores combination information indicating a combination of the feeder and the reel used each time a substrate product is produced, and corresponding information indicating whether the reel loading device can perform the loading operation corresponding to the type of each set of the feeder and the type of the reel. The determination unit calculates the type of the feeder to be loaded with the reel and the type of the reel based on the reel information and the combination information, and executes the determination process based on the corresponding information.

4. The reel sorting device according to claim 3, wherein: The storage unit stores instruction information for instructing to omit the loading operation regardless of whether the loading operation can be performed by the reel loading device. The determination unit executes the determination process based on the instruction information.

5. The reel sorting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The reel loading device comprises: an installation device for installing the tape reel placed in the target area toward the feeder; a moving device that picks up the tape reel carried into the carrying-in area and moves the tape reel toward the target area; and a reader, reading identification information attached to the reel, The reel information acquisition unit acquires the reel information corresponding to the identification information read by the reader, The classifying unit classifies the reel by switching a moving destination when the reel is moved by the moving device based on a result of the determination process.

6. The reel sorting device according to claim 5, wherein: When it is determined in the determination process that the reel is to be supplied, the sorting unit moves the reel to the target area.

7. The reel sorting device according to claim 5, wherein: The reader reads the identification information by taking the reel picked up by the mobile device as an object. When it is determined in the determination process that the reel is not supplied, the sorting unit moves the reel so as to return to the carry-in area.

8. The reel sorting device according to claim 5, wherein: When it is determined in the determination process that the reel is not to be supplied, the sorting unit moves the reel to a discharge area different from the target area and the carry-in area.

9. The reel sorting device according to claim 8, wherein: The reel sorting device also has: A discharge unit capable of holding one of the tape reels in the discharge area; and The detection unit detects the tape reel held by the discharge unit.

10. The reel sorting device according to claim 8, wherein: The reel sorting device further includes a reel box capable of accommodating a plurality of the reels in the discharge area.

11. The reel sorting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The tape reel sorting device also includes a notification unit, which notifies the operator according to the result of the determination process when the determination process determines that the tape reel is not supplied, or when the tape reel is moved to a predetermined area based on the result of the determination process.

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