Holding device and holding method

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding device (10) for holding a plurality of feeder devices (140) for supplying electronic components (110) to a pick-up and placement machine, comprising a base body (20) having a holding space (22) for holding the plurality of feeder devices (140) and at least one opening device (40) for opening and closing the holding space (22), wherein the holding device (10) comprises a detection device (60) and a control device (70), the detection device (60) being designed to detect a transport device (160) separate from the holding device (10) for transporting at least one feeder device (140), and the control device (70) being designed to automatically open and close the opening device (40) on the basis of the detected transport device (160). The invention also relates to a holding method (200).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a holding device for holding a plurality of feeder devices for supplying electronic components to a pick and place machine. Furthermore, the invention relates to a holding method for holding at least one feeder device for supplying electronic components to a pick and place machine by means of a holding device. Background Art

[0002] In the technical field of pick and place technology for electronic components on substrates, for example, there are a large number of different components (e.g. with resin-sealed housings) which can be damaged by moisture inside the component and its expansion during further processing steps such as soldering processes. These components are preferably stored in a specific, in particular dry environment.

[0003] Preferably, these components are initially hermetically soldered before first use.It is known to use drying cabinets to store already started component reels, into which the corresponding moisture-sensitive parts can be placed manually.

[0004] The industry needs to minimize the manual work required to operate a pick and place machine. Known feeder devices for supplying component reels with components to a pick and place machine are increasingly being replaced by feeder devices with integrated component cassettes and / or component reels. For such feeder devices with moisture-sensitive devices, there are no known holding devices. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is therefore to eliminate or at least partially eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, the object of the present invention is to provide a holding device that makes it particularly easy to hold a plurality of feeder devices that supply electronic components to a pick and place machine. Furthermore, the object of the present invention is to provide a holding method for holding at least one feeder device that supplies electronic components to a pick and place machine by means of a holding device.

[0006] The above objects are achieved with the aid of the claims. In particular, the object is achieved by a holding device for holding a plurality of feeder devices for supplying electronic components to a pick and place machine, having the features of independent claim 1. Furthermore, the object is achieved by a holding method for holding at least one feeder device for supplying electronic components to a pick and place machine, having the features of independent claim 12. Further advantages and details of the invention become apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings. Features and details described in conjunction with the holding device according to the invention naturally also apply to the holding method according to the invention and vice versa, so that the contents of the various aspects of the invention refer to each other or can always refer to each other.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the object is achieved by a holding device for holding a plurality of feeder devices for supplying electronic components to a pick and place machine. The holding device comprises a base body having a holding space for holding the plurality of feeder devices and at least one opening device for opening and closing the holding space, wherein the holding device comprises a detection device and a control device, wherein the detection device is designed to detect a transport device for transporting at least one feeder device separated from the holding device, and the control device is designed to automatically open and airtightly close the opening device based on the detected transport device.

[0008] The holding device is preferably designed to be gas-tight or substantially gas-tight.The closing preferably achieves a gas-tight closing of the holding space.

[0009] In the context of the present invention, the feeder device is preferably understood as a feeder device with an integrated component cassette, in particular a component reel. Alternatively or additionally, the feeder device is understood as a feeder cassette, a tape and / or a differently designed component storage device. The electronic components are preferably understood as moisture sensitive devices (MSDs). The feeder device is preferably designed for supplying electronic components to a pick and place machine when used with a pick and place machine.

[0010] The holding device is designed to hold a plurality of feeder devices. For example, the feeder device provides holding options for 10, 20, or 30 feeder devices. The substrate of the holding device is preferably understood as a housing, in particular an airtight or substantially airtight housing. In the context of the present invention, the phrase "X or substantially X" should be understood as the smallest possible deviation due to manufacturing tolerances, materials and / or process characteristics without changing the potential, intended function of the feature. The substrate includes a holding space in the substrate. The substrate further includes at least one opening device, in particular just one opening device, for opening and closing the holding space so that a feeder device is inserted into the holding space and / or removed from the holding space. The opening device and / or the substrate preferably have at least one sealing device for airtightly closing the holding space. The opening device is preferably designed to open and close automatically at least in part.

[0011] Inserting the feeder device into the holding space and / or removing the feeder device from the holding space is preferably performed by a transport device, which is separate from the holding device. The transport device is designed to transport at least one feeder device, in particular a plurality of feeder devices. Preferably, the transport device is designed as a known transport robot and / or assembly line robot. With respect to the holding device according to the invention, the transport device is preferably understood as an external independent and / or mobile transport device.

[0012] Due to the use of the control device and the detection device, the holding device is particularly advantageous, because the detection device is designed to detect the transport device, and the control device is designed to automatically open and close the opening device based on the detected transport device. The control device is preferably connected to the opening device and / or the detection device in a manner that allows data and / or signal communication. The control device preferably includes logic means for evaluating the detection data of the detection device.

[0013] A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous because it makes it particularly easy to hold multiple feeder devices that provide electronic components to a pick and place machine, wherein the dehumidification device provides a favorable environment for moisture-sensitive components in the holding space, and the opening device is used in combination with the control device and the detection device, which can advantageously automatically open and close the opening device and can advantageously insert the feeder devices into the holding space and / or advantageously remove the feeder devices from the holding space.

[0014] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, it can be provided that the holding device comprises a dehumidification device for dehumidifying the air in the holding space, in particular, wherein the dehumidification device comprises a drying device and / or a temperature control device, wherein the drying device is designed to dry the air in the holding space, and / or wherein the temperature control device is designed to control the temperature of the air in the holding space, in particular, wherein the drying device and the temperature control device are of a common design.

[0015] The holding device comprises a dehumidifying device for dehumidifying the air in the holding space. Thus, the dehumidifying device preferably provides a favorable environment for the humidity-sensitive device in the holding space. The dehumidifying device preferably comprises at least one air conveying device, such as a fan and / or a blower, and / or a liquid storage tank for storing liquid in the air from the holding space. Alternatively or additionally, the dehumidifying device comprises an outlet for discharging liquid from the air in the holding space. Dehumidifying the air in the holding space is preferably understood as removing moisture from the air in the holding space.

[0016] The common design of the drying device and the temperature control device is preferably understood as a common housing, for example a common design of the heating device and / or the air supply device, and / or a common flow channel. The temperature control device is preferably understood as a heating device and / or a cooling device. Preferably, the temperature control device and / or the drying device has an exhaust device and / or an air supply device for a single-sided and / or double-sided air exchange with the surroundings of the holding device. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the design of the dehumidifying device, because it makes it particularly easy to dehumidify the air in the holding space.

[0017] According to a preferred further development of the invention, it can be provided that the holding device comprises at least one sensor device for detecting at least one environmental value in the holding space, in particular, wherein the dehumidifying device is designed to dehumidify the air in the holding space based on the at least one environmental value detected. The holding device is preferably designed to control the dehumidifying device by means of the at least one sensor device and / or based on the at least one environmental value detected. The sensor device is preferably designed as a measuring device. The sensor device is preferably designed to detect at least one value of humidity, temperature and / or pressure in the holding device, in particular in the holding space. The holding device preferably comprises an operating unit for controlling and / or regulating the dehumidifying device, in particular controlling and / or regulating the dehumidifying device based on the at least one environmental value detected. The holding device preferably comprises an output device for outputting the at least one environmental value detected and / or an adjustable set value for the at least one environmental value detected. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the at least one sensor device for detecting at least one environmental value, because the air in the holding space can be dehumidified in a particularly simple and / or controlled manner.

[0018] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, it can be provided that, in the holding device, the detection device is designed for active and / or passive detection of a transport device separated from the holding device, and / or the detection device comprises a data interface for transmitting data to the transport device and / or receiving data from the transport device. The detection device is preferably designed for active and / or passive detection of a transport device. By way of clear description, the transport device can be actively detected (e.g. optically) and / or passively detected (e.g. by an opening request issued by the transport device to the detection device, in particular an opening request based on data and / or signals) by the detection device. The detection device is preferably designed as an IO interface, a data interface and / or a signal interface. The detection device preferably comprises at least one sensor device, in particular an optical sensor device, for detecting the transport device and / or receiving data and / or signals from the transport device. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the design of the detection device, because it is particularly easy to insert a feeder device into the holding space and / or remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or dehumidify the air in the holding space.

[0019] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, it can be provided that, in the holding device, the holding device comprises a plurality of positioning devices for holding the plurality of feeder devices in place within the holding space, in particular, wherein the plurality of positioning devices comprise a plurality of feeder positions, each for holding at least one feeder device. In the context of the present invention, the plurality of positioning devices are preferably understood as devices for positioning and / or fixing the position of the feeder device within the holding space. Specifically, the plurality of positioning devices are designed, for example, as space boundaries, partitions, webs and / or devices, for advantageously holding the positions of a plurality of feeder devices in a repeatable manner and / or advantageously holding a plurality of feeder devices in defined positions. The positioning device advantageously achieves a defined distance between the feeder devices and therefore an advantageous circulation within the holding space. The positioning device preferably forms a plurality of feeder positions, wherein each feeder position is preferably designed for holding at least one or exactly one feeder device. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the plurality of positioning devices, since it is particularly easy to insert the feeder device into the holding space and / or to remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or to dehumidify the air in the holding space.

[0020] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, it can be provided that, in the holding device, the holding device comprises an identification device, wherein the identification device is designed to identify at least one feeder device in the holding space and / or to identify at least one empty positioning device, in particular, wherein the control device is designed to automatically open and close the opening device based on the identified feeder device in the holding space and / or the identified empty positioning device.

[0021] The identification device identifies at least one feeder device in the empty positioning device and / or the holding space, and advantageously realizes the opening and closing of the opening device, which takes into account the identified empty positioning device and / or the identified at least one feeder device in the holding space. For example, the opening device is opened only by the control device in the following manner: for example, at least one feeder device identified is released for removal by a separate transport device, wherein, at the same time, the holding space is opened with the minimum possible amplitude by the opening device. In other words, by taking into account the position of at least one feeder device identified in the holding space and / or the identified empty positioning device in order to open the opening device by the control device, the identification device reduces the air exchange between the holding space and the environment as much as possible. The holding device is preferably designed to identify the feeder device by the identification device (for example, by reading the feeder ID). This is achieved, for example, by connecting the feeder device or the connection process of the feeder device via a standard interface between the feeder device and the holding device and / or via an RFID tag in and / or on the feeder device. Alternatively or additionally, the holding device is preferably designed to communicate with the corresponding transport device so that, for example, when selecting the positioning device of the corresponding feeder device, the data of the feeder device to be transported can be processed and taken into account. The request to open the opening device is preferably active or passive. In other words, the request to open the opening device is made by the holding device, the feeder device, the transport device and / or via a higher-level logic system, wherein the corresponding logic system is preferably connected to the holding device, the feeder device and / or the transport device in a manner that allows data communication. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the design of the identification device, because it is particularly easy to insert the feeder device into the holding space and / or remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or dehumidify the air in the holding space and when the opening device is opened, air exchange is advantageously minimized.

[0022] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, the holding device can have at least one opening device for opening the holding space section by section in a defined manner, in particular for opening at least one feeder position with a minimum amplitude in a defined manner, and / or wherein the opening device is designed as at least two parts and / or is designed as a transverse roller blind. When the holding space is opened, the holding space can always exchange air with the environment, which has a negative impact on the favorable environment in the holding space. Therefore, a favorable further development is provided, in which the holding space is opened in the following manner: the air exchange between the holding space and the environment is kept to a minimum. By clear description, it is advantageous that the opening device is opened in a defined manner, section by section and / or with a minimum amplitude, thereby realizing the removal from the holding space and / or the insertion into the holding space of at least one feeder device, in particular only one feeder device. The opening device is preferably designed as an opening device for opening exactly one feeder position. The opening device is preferably designed as a transverse roller blind, a sliding door, a roller blind and / or at least two parts. It is particularly preferred that the opening device is designed as a transverse roller blind with at least two roller blind halves, in particular wherein the width of each roller blind halves corresponds to at least 80%, preferably at least 90% or at least 95% of the width of the opening device and / or the holding space. An opening device designed in this way is particularly advantageous because the two roller blind halves are designed to move together and an opening slot is allowed in front of each feeder device and / or in front of exactly one feeder device. Designing the holding device in this way is particularly advantageous due to the design of the opening device because it is particularly easy to insert the feeder device into the holding space and / or remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or to dehumidify the air in the holding space and when the opening device is opened, air exchange is advantageously minimized.

[0023] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, it can be provided that, in the holding device, the holding device, in particular the multiple positioning devices, include multiple guiding devices in the holding space, wherein the multiple guiding devices are each designed to guide and / or detachably couple at least one of the multiple feeder devices. The guiding and / or detachable coupling of multiple feeder devices in the holding space is particularly advantageous so that the positions of multiple feeder devices can be safely and repeatedly arranged and / or fixed in the holding space. The guiding device is preferably designed as a guide rail, in particular an Ω-shaped profile, a guide groove, at least two parts and / or is designed on opposite sides of the holding space. Guide multiple feeder devices in the holding space so that the arrangement inaccuracies between the transport device and the holding device can be advantageously compensated. The detachable coupling is preferably detachable so that the feeder device can be removed by the holding device and / or the transport device. The coupling is, for example, clearly described as being formed by snap-on and / or protrusion. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the plurality of positioning devices, since it is particularly easy to insert the feeder device into the holding space and / or to remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or to dehumidify the air in the holding space.

[0024] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, the holding device may include a coupling device for coupling the separate transport device to a counter-coupling device to fix its position. For inserting a feeder device into a holding space and / or removing the feeder device from the holding space (particularly by a transport device), it is particularly advantageous if the transport device and the holding device are arranged and / or positioned relative to each other in a defined manner. For being arranged relative to each other in a defined manner, the holding device has a coupling device for coupling the separate transport device to the counter-coupling device to fix its position. By clear description, the coupling device realizes the coupling between the counter-coupling device and the separate transport device and therefore ensures that the transport device and the holding device are arranged in a defined manner and with repeatable accuracy. The coupling device is preferably arranged on the outside of the holding device so as to achieve favorable access, thereby coupling with the counter-coupling device. For example, the coupling device is designed as a funnel-shaped component and is designed to be coupled with a spherical counter-coupling device, so that the spherical counter-coupling device is guided in the funnel-shaped component for coupling and so that when the counter-coupling device is closer together, the conveying device is arranged relative to the holding device in a defined manner. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the coupling device, since it is particularly easy to insert the feeder device into the holding space and / or to remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or to dehumidify the air in the holding space.

[0025] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, it can be provided that, in the holding device, the holding device comprises a pressure device, wherein the pressure device is designed to generate an overpressure in the holding space, in particular, wherein the pressure device is designed together with the dehumidifying device. The pressure device is an advantageous supplement to the holding device according to the present invention, because the overpressure in the holding device, in particular in the holding space, advantageously reduces or even prevents the entry of air from the surrounding environment, in particular when the opening device is opened and / or the opening device is in the open state. In addition, the pressure device helps to reduce or prevent the entry of air from the surrounding environment through possible leak holes on the base of the holding device. The pressure device preferably comprises a pump device for generating an overpressure in the holding space. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the pressure device, because it is particularly easy to insert a feeder device into the holding space and / or remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or to dehumidify the air in the holding space.

[0026] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, it can be provided that, in the holding device, the holding device includes an identification device, wherein the identification device is configured to identify the ID element of at least one feeder device in the plurality of feeder devices. It is particularly advantageous to identify the feeder device so that the correct feeder device and the correct components can always be removed from the holding device by the transport device. Therefore, the identification device advantageously realizes the traceable allocation of the feeder device in the holding device and / or for the transport device. The data detected according to the identification of the ID element is preferably stored on the storage device of the holding device or transmitted to a separate server device and / or a separate storage device using the data interface of the holding device, for example. The ID element is designed as a QR code and / or a barcode on the feeder device, for example. The holding device is preferably designed to identify the feeder device by an identification device (for example, by reading the feeder ID). This is achieved, for example, by connecting the feeder device or the connection process of the feeder device via a standard interface between the feeder device and the holding device or via an RFID tag in and / or on the feeder device. A holding device designed in this way is particularly advantageous due to the identification device, since it is particularly easy to traceably insert the feeder device into the holding space and / or to traceably remove the feeder device from the holding space and / or to dehumidify the air in the holding space.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the invention, the object is achieved by a holding method for holding at least one feeder device for supplying electronic components to a pick and place machine by means of a holding device. The holding method comprises:

[0028] - detecting, by means of a detection device of the holding device, a transport device for transporting at least one feeder device separated from the holding device; and

[0029] - opening and / or closing the holding space by means of an opening device of the holding device by means of a control device of the holding device on the basis of the detected transport device.

[0030] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the method steps described above and below may be performed individually, together, at one time, in multiple times, simultaneously and / or one after another in any order. For example, the designation as "first program step" and "second program step" does not require any time sequence and / or priority order. The preferred order of the method steps stipulates that the method steps are performed in the order listed below. Preferably, the air in the holding space is dehumidified continuously or conditionally, in particular in a controlled manner and / or according to environmental values ​​detected by a sensor device of the holding device. A holding method designed in this way is particularly advantageous because it is particularly easy to hold a plurality of feeder devices that supply electronic components to a pick and place machine, wherein the dehumidifying device provides a favorable environment for moisture-sensitive components in the holding space, the opening device is used in combination with the control device and the detection device, and the opening device can be opened and closed automatically, and the feeder device can be inserted into the holding space and / or removed from the holding space.

[0031] According to a preferred further development of the invention, in a holding method it can be provided that the holding method is designed according to the first aspect. All advantages of the holding device according to the first aspect of the invention which have been described apply to the described holding method.

[0032] According to a preferred further development of the present invention, in the holding method, it can be provided that the holding method, in particular the opening and / or closing, further comprises:

[0033] - for at least one feeder device, in particular exactly one feeder device, the opening device is opened minimally in a defined manner; and / or

[0034] - Dehumidification of the air in the holding space of the base body of the holding device.

[0035] When the holding space is opened, the holding space can always exchange air with the environment, which has a negative impact on the favorable environment in the holding space. Therefore, an advantageous further development is to open the holding space in such a way that the air exchange between the holding space and the environment is kept to a minimum. By way of a clear description, it is advantageous that the opening device is opened in a defined manner, section by section and / or with a minimum amplitude, thereby enabling at least one feeder device, in particular only one feeder device, to be removed from and / or inserted into the holding space. The opening device is preferably designed as an opening device for opening exactly one feeder position. A holding method designed in this way is particularly advantageous because it is particularly easy to insert a feeder device into the holding space and / or remove a feeder device from the holding space and / or to dehumidify the air in the holding space and when the opening device is opened, air exchange is advantageously minimized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] The holding device and the holding method according to the present invention are explained in more detail below based on the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0037] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a holding device for holding a plurality of feeder devices that provide electronic components to a pick and place machine;

[0038] Figure 2 shows a top view of a holding device for holding a plurality of feeder devices that provide electronic components to a pick and place machine;

[0039] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of another holding device for holding a plurality of feeder devices that provide electronic components to a pick and place machine;

[0040] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 A perspective view of a holding device for holding a plurality of feeder devices for providing electronic components to a pick and place machine;

[0041] Figure 5 A perspective view showing another embodiment of an opening device for opening and closing a holding space;

[0042] Figure 6 Shows Figure 5 A perspective view of the structure of an opening device for opening and closing the holding space; and

[0043] Figure 7 A flow chart of the holding method is shown.

[0044] Description of reference numerals:

[0045] 10 Holding device

[0046] 20 Matrix

[0047] 22 Holding space

[0048] 24 feeder positions

[0049] 30 Positioning device

[0050] 32 Guide device

[0051] 40 Open the device

[0052] 50Dehumidification device

[0053] 51 Drying device

[0054] 52 Temperature control device

[0055] 54 Pressure device

[0056] 60 Detection device

[0057] 62 data interface

[0058] 64 Identification Device

[0059] 70 Control Device

[0060] 80 sensor devices

[0061] 90 coupling device

[0062] 100 Marking device

[0063] 110 Electronic components

[0064] 140 Feeder device

[0065] 142 ID Components

[0066] 160 Transport device

[0067] 162 Separation device

[0068] 200 Fixing method

[0069] 202 Dehumidification

[0070] 204 Detection

[0071] 206 Open and / or Close

[0072] 208 is opened minimally in a defined manner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0073] exist Figures 1 to 7 Components having the same function and mode of operation are respectively provided with the same reference numerals.

[0074] Figure 1A perspective view of a holding device 10 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 for supplying electronic components 110 to a pick and place machine is schematically shown. The holding device 10 comprises a base 20 having a holding space 22 for holding the plurality of feeder devices 140, an opening device 40 (not shown) for opening and closing the holding space 22, and a dehumidification device 50 for dehumidifying the air in the holding space 22. For the sake of clarity, Figure 1 The opening device 40 is not shown. The holding device 10 further includes a detection device 60 and a control device 70, wherein the detection device 60 is designed to detect a transport device 160 separated from the holding device 10 for transporting a plurality of feeder devices 140, and the control device 70 is designed to automatically open and close the opening device 40 (not shown) based on the detected transport device 160. The dehumidification device 50 includes a drying device 51 and / or a temperature control device 52, wherein the drying device 51 is designed to dry the air in the holding space 22, and / or wherein the temperature control device 52 is designed to control the temperature of the air in the holding space 22, wherein the drying device 51 and the temperature control device 52 are of a common design. The holding device 10 includes a sensor device 80 for detecting a plurality of environmental values ​​within the holding space 22, wherein the dehumidification device 50 is designed to dehumidify the air in the holding space 22 based on the detected environmental values. The detection device 60 is designed for active and / or passive detection of a transport device 160 separated from the holding device 10, and the detection device 60 includes a data interface 62 for transmitting data to the transport device 160 and receiving data from the transport device 160. The holding device 10 includes a plurality of positioning devices 30 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 in place within the holding space 22, wherein the plurality of positioning devices 30 include a plurality of feeder positions 24 for holding one feeder device 140 at a time. The holding device 10 (here, a plurality of positioning devices 30) includes a plurality of guiding devices 32 within the holding space 22, wherein each of the plurality of guiding devices 32 is designed for guiding and / or detachably coupling one of the feeder devices 140 among the plurality of feeder devices 140. The holding device 10 includes a coupling device 90 for coupling a separate transport device 160 to the separation device 162 to fix its position. The holding device 10 comprises an identification device 100 , wherein the identification device 100 is configured for identifying an ID element 142 of one feeder device 140 of a plurality of feeder devices 140 .

[0075] Figure 2Schematically shown is a top view of a holding device 10 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 for supplying electronic components 110 to a pick and place machine. The holding device 10 comprises a base 20 having a holding space 22 for holding the plurality of feeder devices 140, an opening device 40 comprising two parts for opening and closing the holding space 22, and a dehumidification device 50 for dehumidifying the air in the holding space 22. The holding device 10 further comprises a detection device 60 and a control device 70, wherein the detection device 60 is designed for detecting a transport device 160 (not shown) separated from the holding device 10 for transporting at least one feeder device 140, and the control device 70 is designed for automatically opening and closing the opening device 40 based on the detected transport device 160 (not shown). For the sake of clarity, Figure 2 The transport device 160 is not shown in the figure. The holding device 10 includes a plurality of positioning devices 30 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 in place within the holding space 22, wherein the plurality of positioning devices 30 include a plurality of feeder positions 24 for holding one feeder device 140 at a time. The opening device 40 is designed to open the holding space 22 section by section in a defined manner, in this case to open exactly one feeder position 24 with a minimum amplitude in a defined manner. In addition, the opening device 40 is divided into two parts and is designed as a transverse roller shutter. The holding device 10 includes an identification device 64, wherein the identification device 64 is designed to identify a feeder device 140 within the holding space 22 and to identify an empty positioning device 30, wherein the control device 70 is designed to automatically open and close the opening device 40 based on the identified feeder device 140 within the holding space 22 and the identified empty positioning device 30.

[0076] Figure 3 A perspective view of another holding device 10 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 for supplying electronic components 110 to a pick and place machine is schematically shown. The holding device 10 comprises a base body 20 having a holding space 22 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 and an opening device 40 comprising two parts for opening and closing the holding space 22. The holding device 10 further comprises a detection device 60 and a control device 70 of a common design. The opening device 40 is divided into two parts and is designed as a transversely hinged roller shutter. Figure 3 The opening device 40 is shown closed. The holding device 10 comprises a plurality of positioning devices 30 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 in place within the holding space 22, wherein the plurality of positioning devices 30 comprises a plurality of feeder positions 24 for holding one feeder device 140 at a time. Figure 3 In the figure, for better illustration, the holding device 10 is shown with the top cut or opened.

[0077] Figure 4Schematically shows Figure 3 A perspective view of a holding device 10 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 for supplying electronic components 110 to a pick and place machine. The holding device 10 comprises a base body 20 with a holding space 22 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 and an opening device 40 comprising two parts for opening and closing the holding space 22. The holding device 10 further comprises a detection device 60 and a control device 70 of a common design. The opening device 40 is divided into two parts and is designed as a laterally hinged roller shutter. Figure 4 The opening device 40 is shown to be opened in such a way that exactly one feeder device 140 is released by a separate transport device 160 (not shown) for removal, thereby advantageously allowing as little air exchange as possible between the holding space 22 and the environment. The holding device 10 comprises a plurality of positioning devices 30 for holding a plurality of feeder devices 140 in place within the holding space 22, wherein the plurality of positioning devices 30 comprises a plurality of feeder positions 24 for holding one feeder device 140 at a time. Figure 4 In the figure, for better illustration, the holding device 10 is shown with the top cut or opened.

[0078] Figure 5 A perspective view schematically shows another embodiment of an opening device 40 for opening and closing a holding space 22. The opening device 40 is divided into six parts and is designed as a transverse roller blind. Figure 5 The opening device 40 is shown closed. The individual elements of the roller blind are preferably movable independently of one another, so that an opening for at least one feeder device 140 (not shown) can be formed between each pair of two adjacent elements of the roller blind.

[0079] Figure 6 Schematically shows Figure 5 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an opening device 40 for opening and closing a holding space 22. The opening device 40 is divided into six parts and is designed as a transverse roller blind. Figure 6 The opening device 40 is shown to be opened in such a way that exactly one feeder device 140 is released by a separate transport device 160 (not shown) for removal, thereby advantageously allowing as little air exchange as possible between the holding space 22 and the environment. The individual elements of the roller blind are preferably movable independently of one another, so that an opening for at least one feeder device 140 can be formed between each pair of two adjacent elements of the roller blind.

[0080] Figure 7 FIG. 2 shows a schematic flow chart of an embodiment of a holding method 200 according to the present invention. For a clearer explanation, Figure 7, only the reference numbers of the method steps are shown. In a first method step, the holding method 200 comprises: dehumidifying 202 the air in the holding space 22 of the base body 20 of the holding device 10. In a further method step, the holding method 200 comprises: detecting 204 a transport device 160 separated from the holding device 10 and used to transport at least one feeder device 140 by means of a detection device 60 of the holding device 10. In a further method step, the holding method 200 comprises: opening and / or closing 206 the holding space 22 by means of an opening device 40 of the holding device 10 by means of a control device 70 of the holding device 10 based on the detected transport device 160. In a further method step, the holding method 200 comprises: opening 208 the opening device 40 with a minimum amplitude in a defined manner for exactly one feeder device 140.

Claims

1. A holding device (10) for holding a plurality of feeder devices (140) for supplying electronic components (110) to a pick and place machine, the holding device (10) comprising a base (20) having a holding space (22) for holding the plurality of feeder devices (140) and at least one opening device (40) for opening and closing the holding space (22); It is characterized in that The holding device (10) comprises a detection device (60) and a control device (70), wherein the detection device (60) is designed to detect a transport device (160) separated from the holding device (10) and used to transport at least one feeder device (140), and the control device (70) is designed to automatically open and close the opening device (40) based on the detected transport device (160).

2. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) comprises a dehumidification device (50) for dehumidifying the air in the holding space (22), in particular, the dehumidification device (50) comprises a drying device (51) and / or a temperature control device (52), wherein the drying device (51) is designed to dry the air in the holding space (22), and / or wherein the temperature control device (52) is designed to control the temperature of the air in the holding space (22), in particular, wherein the drying device (51) and the temperature control device (52) are designed together.

3. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) comprises at least one sensor device (80) for detecting at least one environmental value in the holding space (22), wherein in particular the dehumidification device (50) is designed to dehumidify the air in the holding space (22) based on the at least one environmental value detected.

4. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The detection device (60) is designed for active and / or passive detection of a transport device (160) separated from the holding device (10), and / or the detection device (60) comprises a data interface (62) for transmitting data to the transport device (160) and / or receiving data from the transport device (160).

5. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) comprises a plurality of positioning devices (30) for holding the plurality of feeder devices (140) in place within the holding space (22), and in particular, the plurality of positioning devices (30) comprises a plurality of feeder positions (24) for holding at least one feeder device (140) at one time.

6. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) comprises an identification device (64), wherein the identification device (64) is designed to identify at least one feeder device (140) within the holding space (22) and / or to identify at least one empty positioning device (30), in particular, wherein the control device (70) is designed to automatically open and close the opening device (40) based on the identified feeder device (140) within the holding space (22) and / or the identified empty positioning device (30).

7. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The at least one opening device (40) is designed to open the holding space (22) section by section in a defined manner, in particular to open at least one feeder position (24) in a defined manner with a minimum amplitude; and / or The opening device (40) is designed in at least two parts and / or as a transverse roller blind.

8. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10), in particular the plurality of positioning devices (30), comprises a plurality of guide devices (32) within the holding space (22), wherein each of the plurality of guide devices (32) is designed to guide and / or detachably couple at least one feeder device (140) among the plurality of feeder devices (140).

9. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) includes a coupling device (90) for coupling the separate transport device (160) to the separation device (162) to fix the position thereof.

10. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) comprises a pressure device (54), wherein the pressure device (54) is designed to generate an overpressure in the holding space (22), in particular, wherein the pressure device (54) is designed together with the dehumidification device (50).

11. The holding device (10) according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) comprises an identification device (100), wherein the identification device (100) is configured to identify an ID element (142) of at least one feeder device (140) of the plurality of feeder devices (140).

12. A holding method (200) for holding at least one feeder device (140) for providing electronic components (110) to a pick and place machine by means of a holding device (10), the holding method (200) comprising: detecting (204) a transport device (160) separated from the holding device (10) and used for transporting at least one feeder device (140) by means of a detection device (60) of the holding device (10); and Based on the detected information, the transport device (160) opens and / or closes (206) the holding space (22) by means of a control device (70) of the holding device (10) via an opening device (40) of the holding device (10).

13. The holding method (200) according to claim 12, It is characterized in that The holding device (10) is designed according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

14. The holding method (200) according to claim 12, It is characterized in that The holding method (200), in particular the opening and / or closing (206), further comprises: - for at least one feeder device (140), in particular exactly one feeder device (140), opening (208) the opening device (40) in a defined manner with a minimum amplitude; and / or - Dehumidifying (202) the air in the holding space (22) of the base body (20) of the holding device (10).

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