Matching device

Abstract

The mating device sets a tape reel around which a carrier tape for accommodating components is wound toward a feeder. The mating device includes a spool replacement unit. The reel replacing unit replaces the used reel on which the cover tape peeled from the carrier tape is wound with a replacing reel on which the cover tape can be wound.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification discloses technologies related to supporting devices. Background Art

[0002] The component tape replacement system described in Patent Document 1 automatically and continuously performs the following operations: recovering the used component tape and cover tape from the tape feeder, and installing the component tape before use to the tape feeder. Specifically, the component tape installation device described in Patent Document 1 includes a component tape installation unit and a component tape recovery unit. The component tape installation unit installs the component tape before use to the first component tape storage section. The component tape recovery unit recovers the used component tape from the second component tape storage section.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-204858 Summary of the invention

[0005] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] However, the component tape replacement system described in Patent Document 1 does not recover the cover tape wound on the reel. In the method of winding the cover tape on the reel, it is necessary to replace the reel.

[0007] In view of such a situation, the present specification discloses a supporting device capable of replacing a used roll wound with a cover tape peeled off from a carrier tape.

[0008] Means for solving problems

[0009] The present specification discloses a matching device for placing a reel of a carrier tape containing components on a feeder, the matching device comprising a reel replacement unit for replacing a used reel on which a cover tape peeled off from the carrier tape is wound with a replacement reel capable of winding the cover tape.

[0010] In addition, in this specification, the technical idea of ​​changing the "supporting device described in claim 1" in claim 3 recorded in the claims originally attached to the application (hereinafter referred to as the original claims) to "the supporting device described in claim 1 or claim 2" is disclosed. In addition, in this specification, the technical idea of ​​changing the "supporting device described in claim 3" in claim 7 recorded in the original claims to "the supporting device described in any one of claims 3 to claim 6" is disclosed. In addition, in this specification, the technical idea of ​​changing the "supporting device described in claim 1" in claim 8 recorded in the original claims to "the supporting device described in any one of claims 1 to claim 7" is disclosed.

[0011] In addition, in this specification, the technical idea of ​​changing "the supporting device described in claim 1" in claim 12 recorded in the original claims to "the supporting device described in any one of claims 1 to claim 11" is disclosed. In addition, in this specification, the technical idea of ​​changing "the supporting device described in claim 1" in claim 13 recorded in the original claims to "the supporting device described in any one of claims 1 to claim 12" is disclosed.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the above-mentioned supporting device, the used reel can be replaced with the replacement reel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing an example of an installation device.

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the setting device.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing an example of a feeder equipped in a feeder holding part.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a top view showing an example of a carrier tape.

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a carrier tape.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a flowchart showing an example of the control procedure of the setting device.

[0020] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram showing a structural example of a mechanism related to replacement of a reel.

[0021] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing an example of a reel attachment and detachment unit, a reel replacement unit, and a cover tape disposal unit.

[0022] Fig. 9 This is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure related to the replacement of the reel.

[0023] Fig.10 It is a perspective view showing an example of a feeder-side holding portion.

[0024] Fig.11 It is a perspective view showing an example of a reel.

[0025] Fig.12 It is a perspective view showing an example of a fixing portion and a chuck portion of the reel mounting and dismounting unit.

[0026] Fig.13 This is a perspective view showing a state after a used reel and a replacement reel are replaced by the reel mounting and dismounting unit.

[0027] Fig.14 It is a perspective view showing an example of a cover tape disposal unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 1. Implementation Method

[0029] 1-1. Example of the structure of the supporting device 10

[0030] The supporting device 10 sets the tape reel 70 wound with the carrier tape 72 containing the component 91 to the feeder 60. The supporting device 10 can adopt various methods as long as it can set the tape reel 70 to the feeder 60. The supporting device 10 of the embodiment is a setting device 10a. The setting device 10a automatically sets the tape reel 70 to the feeder 60 so that the component 91 can be supplied from the feeder 60. The setting device 10a can adopt various methods.

[0031] like Figure 1~Figure 3 As shown, the installation device 10a of the embodiment includes: a tape reel detaching unit 20, a tape reel supply unit 30, a tape reel transfer mechanism 40, and a feeder supply unit 50. In addition, for the convenience of explanation, in these figures, the facing direction of the feeder 60 and the tape reel 70 when the tape reel 70 is attached and detached relative to the feeder 60 is set as the first direction (arrow X direction). In addition, the direction (side) from the feeder 60 to the tape reel 70 in the first direction (arrow X direction) is set as the first direction one end side (arrow X1 direction), and the direction (side) from the tape reel 70 to the feeder 60 is set as the first direction The other end side (arrow X2 direction).

[0032] In addition, if Figure 3 As shown, the direction perpendicular to the first direction (arrow X direction) in the horizontal plane and the sliding direction of the feeder 60 in the slot 21b is set as the second direction (arrow Y direction). In addition, the sliding direction (side) when the feeder 60 is removed in the second direction (arrow Y direction) is set as the second direction one end side (arrow Y1 direction), and the sliding direction (side) when the feeder 60 is installed is set as the second direction other end side (arrow Y2 direction).

[0033] The reel assembly and disassembly section 20 is assembled with various components inside the first shell 11. The first shell 11 is a rectangular parallelepiped shell, and a portion of the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) and one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) are open. The reel supply section 30 is provided in combination with the one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) of the reel assembly and disassembly section 20. The reel supply section 30 is formed on a box-shaped pedestal 12 that is smaller than the first shell 11. The reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on a plate seat 12b extending from the bottom of the pedestal 12 to the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction). The feeder supply section 50 is provided in combination with the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) of the reel assembly and disassembly section 20. The feeder supply section 50 is assembled with various components inside the second shell 13 that is smaller than the first frame body 11 and has a storage space 13a at the top.

[0034] The tape reel removal unit 20 includes a feeder holding unit 21, a tape reel installation mechanism 22, a tape loading mechanism 23, and a tape reel removal mechanism 24. Figure 2 As shown, the feeder holding part 21 is arranged at the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction) and the one end side of the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) inside the first housing 11. The feeder holding part 21 holds the feeder 60 in a vertical position at the operation implementation position. Figure 3 As shown, the feeder holding portion 21 includes: a base plate 21a, a slot 21b and a support plate 21c. The slot 21b is formed on the base plate 21a as a groove extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction). The feeder 60 is inserted from one end side of the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) of the slot 21b toward the other end side of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) and is held in the operation implementation position. The support plate 21c is arranged in a manner of standing up from the base plate 21a, and is connected to the side of the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction) of the feeder 60 in the operation implementation position. The support plate 21c supports the pressing load toward the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction) generated when the reel 70 is installed on the feeder 60.

[0035] The feeder 60 is detachably mounted on the component mounting machine. Figure 3 As shown, the feeder 60 has a reel 70 wound with a carrier tape 72 installed on a main body 71, and the carrier tape 72 is conveyed to supply the component 91. An identification code for identifying the reel 70 is attached to each reel 70. The feeder 60 is formed in a flat box shape. The feeder 60 has a reel retaining shaft 61 protruding from a side plate on the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction) to one end side of the first direction (arrow X1 direction) at a substantially central position when viewed in a first direction (arrow X direction). The reel retaining shaft 61 is inserted into a center hole formed in the center of the reel 70 to retain the reel 70 so that it can be detached and rotatable.

[0036] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the carrier tape 72 includes a base tape 72a, a cover tape 72b, and a bottom tape 72c. The base tape 72a is the base of the carrier tape 72 and is provided with a plurality of receiving portions 72d and a plurality of feed holes 72e. The plurality of receiving portions 72d respectively receive components 91. Figure 4 As shown, a predetermined number (for example, 3 in this figure) of receiving portions 72d from the front end side of the carrier tape 72 are empty receiving portions 72d1 that do not receive components 91. The plurality of receiving portions 72d are arranged at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72 at the center portion in the width direction of the base tape 72a.

[0037] The multiple feed holes 72e are through holes, respectively, and are used when the carrier tape 72 is conveyed in the conveying direction (the other end side of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction)). The multiple feed holes 72e are arranged at predetermined intervals in the length direction of the carrier tape 72 on one end side in the width direction of the base tape 72a. The cover tape 72b blocks the accommodating portion 72d of the base tape 72a. The cover tape 72b is adhered to the upper surface of the two end portions in the width direction of the base tape 72a, for example, by an adhesive 72f, heat and pressure bonding, etc. The bottom tape 72c is adhered to the lower surface of the base tape 72a, for example, by an adhesive 72f, heat and pressure bonding, etc., to prevent the component 91 accommodated in the accommodating portion 72d from falling off.

[0038] The side plate 62 of the feeder 60 at one end side in the first direction (in the direction of arrow X1) is opened at the center to facilitate the attachment and detachment of the tape reel 70. In addition, there are multiple types of tape reels 70 that differ in at least one of the material of the carrier tape 72, the width of the carrier tape 72, the width of the tape reel 70, and the diameter of the tape reel 70, and there are multiple types of feeders 60 corresponding to the multiple types of tape reels 70. The feeder 60 includes a pickup position 63, a sprocket 64, and a tape peeling unit.

[0039] The pick-up position 63 is provided at the other end side of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) of the upper surface of the feeder 60, and the component mounting machine picks up the component 91 at the pick-up position 63. The sprocket 64 is provided to be rotatable at one end side of the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) relative to the pick-up position 63. The tooth portion of the sprocket 64 engages with the feed hole 72e of the carrier tape 72. The sprocket 64 is intermittently driven by a driving motor to convey the carrier tape 72 at a certain interval. The tape stripping unit strips the cover tape 72b from the base tape 72a just before the pick-up position 63 to enable the removal of the component 91. After passing through the pick-up position 63, the carrier tape 72 is cut by a tape cutting device provided in the component mounting machine.

[0040] In addition, each feeder 60 is provided with an identification code for identifying the feeder 60. In addition, a feeder control unit is provided in the feeder 60. The feeder control unit stores the identification information of the feeder 60 and the identification information of the reel 70, and controls the component supply operation. When the feeder 60 is held in the feeder holding unit 21, the connectors of each other are engaged, and the feeder control unit is connected to the installation device 10a in a manner that allows communication.

[0041] The reel installation mechanism 22 is provided at one end side of the feeder holding portion 21 in the first direction (in the direction of arrow X1). The reel installation mechanism 22 uses the reel transfer mechanism 40 to change the reel 70 in the horizontal position to the vertical position, and installs the reel 70 on the feeder 60 at the operation implementation position. The reel installation mechanism 22 includes: a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a, a moving table 22b, a mounting member 22c, a loading area 22d, and a temporary placement area 22e. In addition, the reel installation mechanism 22 may separate a mechanism for changing the reel 70 in the horizontal position to the vertical position from a mechanism for installing the reel 70 in the vertical position on the feeder 60.

[0042] The pair of guide rails 22a, 22a extend along the first direction (arrow X direction) at a substantially central position in the second direction (arrow Y direction) of the first housing 11 and are arranged in parallel and separated. The moving platform 22b extends along the second direction (arrow Y direction) and is arranged to straddle the upper side of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the movable table 22b moves along a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a, and reciprocates between a standby position provided at one end side in the first direction (arrow X1 direction) and a feeder holding portion 21 provided at the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction).

[0043] The mounting member 22c is formed in a square rod shape and is provided so as to extend upward from the moving platform 22b. The mounting member 22c is directly opposite to the reel holding shaft 61 of the feeder 60 at the operation implementation position. Specifically, the mounting member 22c is provided at a position separated by a predetermined distance from the front end of the reel holding shaft 61 toward one end side in the first direction (the direction of the arrow X1). The mounting member 22c is centered on the swing shaft 22c1 provided on the moving platform 22b side. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The device swings between the upright posture shown in FIG. 1 and the horizontal posture falling toward the other end side of the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) ( Figure 1 The pickup portion 22c2 is provided at the end of the mounting member 22c on the side different from the end on the swing shaft 22c1 side. The pickup portion 22c2 picks up the reel 70 in a detachable manner. The pickup portion 22c2 can use a claw inserted into the center hole of the reel 70, a gripping mechanism that grips the periphery of the reel 70, an adsorption mechanism that uses negative pressure to adsorb the reel 70, etc.

[0044] The loading area 22d is provided on one end side of the first direction (the direction of arrow X1) in a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a. In the loading area 22d, the reel 70 to be installed is loaded in a horizontal position. The temporary placement area 22e is provided on the other end side of the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) than the loading area 22d in a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a. In the temporary placement area 22e, when the reel installation mechanism 22 changes the order of use of the reels 70, the reels 70 are temporarily placed in a horizontal position to change the order of use of the reels 70. The temporary placement area 22e ensures an area where a plurality of reels 70 can be temporarily placed. In addition, the movable table 22b and the mounting member 22c move above the loading area 22d and the temporary placement area 22e.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the tape loading mechanism 23 is provided near the feeder holding portion 21. The tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 in the feeder 60 to enable feeding. For example, a multi-jointed robot can be used for the tape loading mechanism 23. The tape loading mechanism 23 of the embodiment includes: a multi-jointed arm 23a, a camera 23b, and a plurality of fingers 23c.

[0046] The multi-joint arm 23a can rotate and bend the arm, and can adjust the position and direction of the camera 23b and the plurality of fingers 23c. The camera 23b is provided at the front end of the multi-joint arm 23a. The camera 23b takes a picture of the feeder 60 at the operation implementation position, and detects the position and state of the reel 70 and the carrier tape 72. The plurality of fingers 23c are arranged side by side with the camera 23b at the front end of the multi-joint arm 23a. In addition to the actions of holding and releasing the operation object, the plurality of fingers 23c can also perform movement operations, twisting operations, etc.

[0047] The plurality of fingers 23c load the carrier tape 72 so that the feed hole 72e at the front end of the carrier tape 72 engages with the sprocket 64, thereby enabling the carrier tape 72 to be fed. The plurality of fingers 23c rotate the reel 70 around the reel holding shaft 61 as needed, thereby facilitating the loading of the carrier tape 72. The tape loading mechanism 23 takes a retreat posture with the multi-jointed arm 23a bent so as not to hinder the loading and unloading of the reel 70 during periods other than when the tape loading mechanism 23 is in operation.

[0048] The reel removal mechanism 24 is provided on one end side of the feeder holding portion 21 in the first direction (the direction of the arrow X1), and is arranged above the reel mounting mechanism 22. The reel removal mechanism 24 removes the reel 70 from the feeder 60 at the operation implementation position. The reel removal mechanism 24 includes a guide rail 24a, a moving platform 24b, a removal member 24c, and a collection box 24d.

[0049] The guide rail 24a is provided near the top plate of the first housing 11 and is formed to extend along the second direction (arrow Y direction). The moving platform 24b is formed to extend along the first direction (arrow X direction) and is provided on the lower side of the guide rail 24a. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the movable table 24b moves along the guide rail 24a, and reciprocates between the feeder holding portion 21 and a standby position provided at the other end side in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction).

[0050] The disassembly member 24c is formed of a thick plate-like member longer than the moving platform 24b, and is provided to extend in the first direction (the direction of the arrow X) on the lower side of the moving platform 24b. The disassembly member 24c is centered on a swing axis 24c1 provided on the other end side (the direction of the arrow X2) in the first direction of the moving platform 24b. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Swings between the horizontal position shown and the vertical position falling downward ( Figure 1 The pickup portion 24c2 is provided at the end of the disassembly member 24c on the side different from the end on the swing shaft 24c1 side. The pickup portion 24c2 picks up the reel 70 in a detachable manner. The picking method of the pickup portion 24c2 may be the same as or different from the picking method of the pickup portion 22c2 of the reel mounting mechanism 22.

[0051] The recovery box 24d is arranged to be located below the disassembly member 24c when the movable platform 24b moves to the standby position. The recovery box 24d recovers the removed plurality of reels 70. The recovery box 24d is formed in a box shape that opens upward. Therefore, the recovery box 24d can recover the dropped reels 70 by releasing the reels 70 through the pickup portion 24c2 of the disassembly member 24c.

[0052] The reel supply unit 30 is provided with a reel holding unit 31 which is detachably provided. A pair of guide plates 12a, 12a extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) are provided on one end side of the first direction (arrow X1 direction) and the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction) of the upper surface of the pedestal 12. The reel holding unit 31 is placed between the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a of the pedestal 12. Figure 2 As shown, the facing surfaces of the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a at one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) are formed into a tapered shape, and the separation distance at one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) is longer than that at the other end side in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction). Thus, it is easy to move the reel holding portion 31 from one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) into the pedestal 12.

[0053] The reel holding portion 31 stacks and holds a plurality of reels 70 in a horizontal position. In addition, the reels 70 are not limited to unused reels, but may be reels in use in which the carrier tape 72 is halfway used. The reel holding portion 31 includes a horizontally arranged circular plate-shaped holding plate 31a and a round rod-shaped holding shaft 31b that is arranged upward from the center of the holding plate 31a and passes through the center hole of the reel 70. Therefore, even if reels 70 having at least one different diameter and width dimension are mixed, the reel holding portion 31 can hold the plurality of reels 70 in a state where the holding shaft 31b passes through the center holes of the plurality of reels 70, and the removal of the reels 70 becomes easy. An identification code 31c is attached to the upper surface of the holding plate 31a. The identification code 31c contains information for identifying the reel holding portion 31.

[0054] For example, the operator purchases a plurality of tape reels 70 based on the operation instruction data, and performs a stacking operation of stacking the plurality of tape reels 70 on the tape reel holding portion 31. The operation instruction data indicates the operation content of the installation operation performed by the installation device 10a. That is, in the operation instruction data, the type information of the plurality of tape reels 70 required as the production of the substrate product by the component mounting machine progresses is associated with the type information of the plurality of feeders 60 applicable to the tape reels 70. In addition, the plurality of tape reels 70 can also be transported using a known unmanned transport vehicle or the like.

[0055] The reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on the plate base 12b extending from the bottom of the base 12 to the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction). The reel transfer mechanism 40 includes: a support 41, an arm 42 and a pickup portion 43. The support 41 stands vertically upward on the other end side in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) of the plate base 12b. The arm 42 is provided so as to be able to be raised and lowered relative to the support 41. In addition, the arm 42 is provided so as to be able to rotate on a horizontal plane around a rotation axis 44 close to the support 41.

[0056] The pickup portion 43 is configured to be retractable relative to the arm 42. The pickup portion 43 picks up the reel 70 in a detachable manner. The picking method of the pickup portion 43 may be the same as or different from the pickup portion 22c2 of the reel mounting mechanism 22 and the pickup portion 22c2 of the reel removal mechanism 24. In addition, a code reader is provided in the pickup portion 43. The code reader reads the identification code 31c of the reel holding portion 31. In addition, the code reader can read the identification code of the uppermost reel 70.

[0057] The reel transfer mechanism 40 functions as a part of the reel mounting mechanism 22. Specifically, the reel transfer mechanism 40 takes out the reel 70 from the reel holding portion 31 by driving the arm 42 and the pickup portion 43. In addition, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the taken-out reel 70 in a horizontal position on the loading area 22d or the temporary placement area 22e by driving the arm 42 and the pickup portion 43. The reel transfer mechanism 40 sequentially uses the plurality of reels 70 stacked on the reel holding portion 31 from the top.

[0058] The feeder supply unit 50 includes a feeder storage unit 51 and a feeder conveying unit 52 which are detachably provided. Figure 2 As shown, the storage space 13a at the upper portion of the second housing 13 is open at one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction), and can store multiple (for example, two in this figure) feeder storage parts 51 in parallel along the first direction (arrow X direction). Figure 1 As shown, a plurality of roller conveyors 13b extending in a first direction (arrow X direction) are provided on the bottom surface that partitions the storage space 13a, so that the storage operation of the feeder storage section 51 becomes easy.

[0059] The feeder accommodating portion 51 is formed in a box shape with one end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction open. A plurality of slots having the same shape as the slots 21b of the feeder holding portion 21 are formed on the bottom surface of the feeder accommodating portion 51. The feeder accommodating portion 51 can accommodate a plurality of feeders 60 in a longitudinal position in parallel along the first direction (arrow X direction). When a plurality of feeders 60 are accommodated in the feeder accommodating portion 51 and the feeder accommodating portion 51 is properly accommodated in the storage space 13a, the connectors of the feeders 60 and the feeder accommodating portion 51 are engaged with each other, and the plurality of feeder control units are connected to the setting device 10a in a manner capable of communication.

[0060] The feeder storage section 51 is provided with an identification code for identifying the feeder storage section 51. For example, based on the operation instruction data, the operator purchases a plurality of feeders 60 to be used and performs a storage operation of storing them in the feeder storage section 51. In addition, the number of feeder storage sections 51 that can be stored in the storage space 13a can also be one, or three or more. In addition, the transportation of the plurality of feeders 60 can also use a known unmanned transportation vehicle or the like.

[0061] A guide rail 13c is provided at the lower part of the second direction one end side (arrow Y1 direction) of the storage space 13a of the second housing 13. The guide rail 13c is provided over the substantially entire first direction (arrow X direction) of the storage space 13a, and is provided so as to extend to the second direction one end side (arrow Y1 direction) of the feeder holding portion 21. In addition, a feeder conveying portion 52 is provided on the guide rail 13c. The feeder conveying portion 52 moves along the guide rail 13c, and reciprocates between the feeder storage portion 51 and the feeder holding portion 21.

[0062] The feeder conveying unit 52 is formed into a box shape having an opening at the other end side in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction). The feeder conveying unit 52 has an internal space for temporarily internalizing the feeder 60 and a feeder operating mechanism for moving the feeder 60 into the internal space or moving the feeder 60 out of the internal space through the opening. Therefore, the feeder conveying unit 52 can move the feeder 60 out of the feeder accommodating unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21, and can move the feeder 60 into the feeder accommodating unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21. In addition, a safety gate that can be opened and closed is provided at one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) of the reel supply unit 30 and the feeder supply unit 50 to prevent an operator from approaching the reel supply unit 30 and the feeder supply unit 50.

[0063] 1-2. Control example of installation device 10a

[0064] The setting device 10a controls the feeder conveying section 52 ( Figure 6 The feeder conveying unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder accommodating unit 51 and inserts the feeder 60 therein, moves to the feeder holding unit 21, and inserts the built-in feeder 60 into the feeder holding unit 21. Thus, the feeder 60 is held at the operation implementation position, and the identification code of the feeder 60 is read.

[0065] Assuming that there is no feeder 60 applicable to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding section 31, the reel 70 is placed in the temporary placement area 22e by the reel transfer mechanism 40. The above placement is repeated until there is an applicable feeder 60, and the feeder 60 corresponding to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding section 31 is inserted into the feeder holding section 21. After the control shown in step S1, in the setting device 10a, the first series of controls shown in steps S2 to S5 and the second series of controls shown in steps S11 to S14 are executed in parallel.

[0066] In the first series of control, the setting device 10a confirms the state of the reel 70 based on the identification code of the feeder 60 or the identification code of the reel 70 read, and changes the control according to the state of the reel 70 (step S2). Specifically, in the case where the feeder 60 is previously used by the component mounting machine, it is possible that the feeder 60 is equipped with a reel 70 in use with the carrier tape 72 halfway through use. In this case, the tape loading mechanism 23 performs a fixing process of fixing the front end of the carrier tape 72 with a tape or the like to suppress the slack of the carrier tape 72 (step S3). At this time, the tape loading mechanism 23 can wind the carrier tape 72 around the reel 70 as needed. Then, the tape loading mechanism 23 bends the multi-jointed arm 23a and takes a retreat posture.

[0067] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 removes the reel 70 from the feeder 60 (step S4). Specifically, the movable platform 24b moves from the standby position to the feeder holding portion 21. And, when the removal member 24c swings from the horizontal posture to the vertical posture, the pickup portion 24c2 abuts against the reel 70 to pick up the reel 70. Next, when the removal member 24c returns from the vertical posture to the horizontal posture, the pickup portion 24c2 pulls the reel 70 out of the reel holding shaft 61 and holds it in the horizontal posture. At this time, the setting device 10a deletes the identification information of the reel 70 from the storage unit of the feeder control unit of the feeder 60. In addition, the setting device 10a sends the identification information of the feeder 60 from which the reel 70 has been removed to the upper management device. At this time, the setting device 10a may also send the identification information of the removed reel 70 together with the identification information of the feeder 60 to the upper management device.

[0068] Next, the reel disassembly mechanism 24 recovers the reel 70 (step S5). Specifically, first, the movable platform 24b moves from the feeder holding portion 21 to the standby position. And the pickup portion 24c2 releases the reel 70. As a result, the released reel 70 falls into the recovery box 24d and is recovered. When the reel 70 is recovered, the control of the first series becomes a standby state until the control of the second series is completed.

[0069] In addition, the feeder 60 may be equipped with a used reel 70 in which all the carrier tapes 72 are used (step S2). In this case, the first series of controls omits the control shown in step S3 and executes the controls shown in steps S4 and S5. In addition, the feeder 60 may not be equipped with a reel 70 (step S2). In this case, the first series of controls omits the controls shown in steps S3 to S5.

[0070] In the second series of control, the reel transfer mechanism 40 uses the pickup unit 43 to pick up the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding unit 31 and places it on the placement area 22d (step S11). Then, the reel transfer mechanism 40 returns the pickup unit 43 to the top of the reel holding unit 31. In addition, if there is no applicable feeder 60, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the reel 70 on the temporary placement area 22e.

[0071] Next, the reel mounting mechanism 22 changes the posture of the reel 70 in the loading area 22d (step S12). Specifically, first, the mounting member 22c is changed from the upright posture to the horizontal posture, and the picking portion 22c2 abuts against the reel 70 to pick up the reel 70. Then, the mounting member 22c returns from the horizontal posture to the upright posture, and the picking portion 22c2 changes the reel 70 from the horizontal posture to the vertical posture and holds it. In addition, when using the reel 70 in the temporary placement area 22e, before the mounting member 22c is changed from the upright posture to the horizontal posture, the movable table 22b moves a predetermined distance toward the other end side of the first direction (in the direction of the arrow X2). The control of the second series becomes a standby state until the end condition indicating the completion of the control of step S4 of the first series is met. In this way, interference between the reel mounting mechanism 22 and the reel removal mechanism 24 can be avoided.

[0072] When the above-mentioned end condition is satisfied, the reel installation mechanism 22 installs the reel 70 on the feeder 60 (step S13). Specifically, while the pickup portion 22c2 holds the reel 70 in a vertical position, the movable table 22b moves to the feeder holding portion 21. Thus, the reel 70 moves toward the reel holding shaft 61 and is installed on the reel holding shaft 61. The movement of the movable table 22b can be performed simultaneously with the movement of the movable table 24b to the standby position.

[0073] When the installation of the tape reel 70 is completed, the setting device 10a causes the feeder control unit of the feeder 60 to which the tape reel 70 is installed to store the identification information of the tape reel 70. In addition, the setting device 10a establishes a correspondence between the identification information of the feeder 60 and the identification information of the tape reel 70 equipped on the feeder 60 and sends them to the upper management device. In addition, the movable table 22b returns to the standby position. Next, the tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 until the feed hole 72e of the carrier tape 72 is engaged with the tooth portion of the sprocket 64 (step S14).

[0074] When the control of the first series and the control of the second series are completed, the feeder conveying unit 52 pulls out the built-in feeder 60 from the feeder holding unit 21, moves it to the feeder accommodating unit 51, and inserts the built-in feeder 60 into the feeder accommodating unit 51 (step S6). Thus, the setting operation for one feeder 60 is completed. The setting device 10a determines whether the setting operation for all feeders 60 is completed (step S7). In the case where the setting operation for all feeders 60 is completed (in the case of yes in step S7), the control of the setting device 10a is temporarily terminated. In the case where the setting operation for all feeders 60 is not completed (in the case of no in step S7), the control of the setting device 10a returns to the control shown in step S1, and the control described above is repeated until the setting operation for all feeders 60 is completed.

[0075] When the control of the setting device 10a is finished, for example, the operator transports the feeder storage section 51 containing the set feeder 60 to the component mounting machine to perform the production change adjustment of the feeder 60. In addition, when the reel 70 is placed in the temporary placement area 22e, if the operator stores the feeder 60 that can be used for the reel 70 in the feeder storage section 51, the reel 70 can be used. In addition, the reel 70 that is not used and remains in the temporary placement area 22e is returned to the reel holding section 31 by the reel transfer mechanism 40 and is recovered by the operator. In addition, the above-mentioned transport operation performed by the operator can also be automated using a well-known unmanned transport vehicle or the like.

[0076] 1-3. Example of the structure of the mechanism related to the replacement of the reel 80

[0077] Figure 3 The feeder 60 shown in the figure is provided with a reel 80. The cover tape 72b peeled off from the carrier tape 72 is wound on the reel 80. When a predetermined amount of the cover tape 72b is wound on the reel 80, it is necessary to replace the reel 80. Therefore, the supporting device 10 is provided with a reel replacement unit 83. The reel replacement unit 83 replaces the used reel 80a wound with the cover tape 72b peeled off from the carrier tape 72 with a replacement reel 80b capable of winding the cover tape 72b. The reel 80 on which the cover tape 72b is not wound at all and the reel 80 on which the cover tape 72b less than the predetermined amount is wound are included in the replacement reel 80b.

[0078] The supporting device 10 can include a cover tape cutting unit 81. In addition, the supporting device 10 can include a roll disassembly unit 82. In addition, the supporting device 10 can include a cover tape discarding unit 84. In addition, the supporting device 10 can include a cover tape installation unit 85. Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the supporting device 10 of the embodiment includes a cover tape cutting unit 81 , a roll detaching unit 82 , a roll replacing unit 83 , a cover tape discarding unit 84 , and a cover tape setting unit 85 .

[0079] In addition, the supporting device 10 of the embodiment is Fig. 9 The control is executed according to the flowchart shown in the figure. The cover tape cutting unit 81 performs the process shown in step S21. The reel detaching unit 82 performs the process shown in step S22 and step S24. The reel replacing unit 83 performs the process shown in step S23. The cover tape discarding unit 84 performs the process shown in step S25. The cover tape setting unit 85 performs the process shown in step S26.

[0080] 1-3-1. Cover tape cutting unit 81

[0081] The cover tape cutting unit 81 cuts the cover tape 72b of the tape reel 70 mounted on the feeder 60, thereby forming a state in which the used reel 80a can be removed from the feeder 60 ( Fig. 9 The cover tape cutting unit 81 may be in various forms as long as it can be placed in a state where the used roll 80a can be removed as described above.

[0082] For example, the cover tape cutting unit 81 includes a cover tape holding unit and a cover tape cutting unit. The cover tape holding unit is located at a cutting position (for example, Figure 3 The cut position CT0 shown in the figure holds the cover tape 72b at the side of the used-up reel 80a (reel 80 in the figure). The cut position can be set at any position between the peeling position of the cover tape 72b and the used-up reel 80a.

[0083] The cover tape holding portion can be any device as long as it can hold the cover tape 72b, and a known holding mechanism can be used. The cover tape holding portion can also use, for example, a plurality of fingers 23c of the tape loading mechanism 23. In addition, the cover tape cutting portion cuts the cover tape 72b at the cutting position. The cover tape cutting portion can be any device as long as it can cut the cover tape 72b, and a known cutting mechanism can be used.

[0084] The cover tape cutting unit 81 can cut the cover tape 72b by the cover tape cutting unit after the cover tape holding unit holds the cover tape 72b. In addition, the cover tape cutting unit 81 can also cut the cover tape 72b by the cover tape cutting unit while the cover tape holding unit holds the cover tape 72b. In addition, the tape loading mechanism 23 performs a fixing process of fixing the cutting unit of the cover tape 72b with a tape or the like, and can also suppress the loosening of the cover tape 72b.

[0085] 1-3-2. Roll disassembly unit 82

[0086] The roll disassembly unit 82 removes the used roll 80a from the feeder 60 ( Fig. 9 The roll-mounting and dismounting unit 82 may be any one as long as it can dismount the used roll 80a from the feeder 60, and various forms may be adopted.

[0087] For example, Fig.10 As shown in FIG. 1 , the feeder 60 includes a feeder-side holding portion 65 for holding the used-up roll 80a. Fig.11 As shown, the used reel 80a has a held portion 89 held by the feeder side holding portion 65. The used reel 80a is held by the feeder 60 in a state where the held portion 89 enters the feeder side holding portion 65 at a predetermined first angle θ1 and is then rotated by a second angle θ2 in a predetermined direction.

[0088] Specifically, the feeder side holding part 65 has a plurality of (two in the figure) convex parts 65b, 65b protruding radially outward from the outer peripheral part 65a. The held part 89 is provided on the inner peripheral part 89a of the annular used roll 80a, and has a plurality of (two) concave parts 89b, 89b and a plurality of (two) groove parts 89c, 89c. The plurality of (two) concave parts 89b, 89b are recessed radially outward in a manner that allows the plurality of (two) convex parts 65b, 65b of the feeder side holding part 65 to enter.

[0089] The plurality of (two) grooves 89c, 89c form an angle amount from the first angle θ1 at which the plurality of (two) recesses 89b, 89b enter the plurality of (two) protrusions 65b, 65b to the predetermined second angle θ2 in the circumferential direction. The used roll 80a moves in a predetermined direction (from the predetermined second angle θ2) after the plurality of (two) recesses 89b, 89b of the held portion 89 enter the plurality of (two) protrusions 65b, 65b at the predetermined first angle θ1 relative to the feeder side holding portion 65. Fig.10 The state of rotating the second angle θ2 (counterclockwise when viewed from the front side of the paper) is maintained in the feeder 60. In addition, the replacement reel 80b has the same mechanism as the used reel 80a, and the contents described for the used reel 80a are also the same for the replacement reel 80b.

[0090] The roll detaching unit 82 rotates the held portion 89 relative to the feeder side holding portion 65 in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction (in the above example, the clockwise direction when viewed from the front side of the paper) by a second angle θ2 to release the holding of the used roll 80a, thereby removing the used roll 80a from the feeder 60. Specifically, Fig.12 As shown, the reel attachment and detachment unit 82 includes a fixing portion 82a, a plurality of (two) chuck portions 82b, 82b, and a driving portion 82c.

[0091] The feeder side holding part 65 is rotatable in order to wind the cover tape 72b peeled off together with the conveyance of the carrier tape 72 around the reel 80. Therefore, when the reel 80 (the used reel 80a and the replacement reel 80b) is removed, the feeder side holding part 65 needs to be fixed. The fixing part 82a holds the feeder side holding part 65 to restrict the rotation. The plurality of (two) chuck parts 82b, 82b are claw-shaped parts, and grip the outer peripheral part 88a of the annular used reel 80a.

[0092] The driving unit 82c moves the fixing unit 82a toward the feeder side holding unit 65, so that the fixing unit 82a holds the feeder side holding unit 65. In addition, the driving unit 82c moves the plurality of (two) chuck units 82b, 82b toward the used reel 80a, so that the plurality of (two) chuck units 82b, 82b grip the outer peripheral portion 88a of the used reel 80a. Furthermore, the driving unit 82c rotates the plurality of (two) chuck units 82b, 82b in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction (clockwise when viewed from the front side of the paper) by a second angle θ2 to release the holding of the used reel 80a.

[0093] Then, the driving unit 82c separates the plurality of (two) chuck units 82b, 82b from the used reel 80a, and removes the used reel 80a from the feeder 60. In addition, the driving unit 82c separates the fixing unit 82a from the feeder-side holding unit 65, and releases the holding of the feeder-side holding unit 65. Thus, the used reel 80a is removed from the feeder 60.

[0094] 1-3-3. Roll replacement unit 83

[0095] The roll replacement unit 83 replaces the used roll 80a with the replacement roll 80b ( Fig. 9 The reel replacement unit 83 may be in various forms as long as it can replace the used reel 80a with the replacement reel 80b.

[0096] For example, Figure 8 As shown, the reel replacement unit 83 includes: a first holding portion 83a, a second holding portion 83b and a configuration change portion 83c. The first holding portion 83a can hold the used reel 80a. The first holding portion 83a has the same mechanism as the feeder-side holding portion 65, and can hold the used reel 80a removed from the feeder 60 by the reel removal unit 82. In addition, the reel removal unit 82 can be moved to the reel replacement unit 83, for example, by an XY worktable (a moving mechanism that can move in a first direction (arrow X direction) and a second direction (arrow Y direction)), and can remove and install the used reel 80a and the replacement reel 80b in the same way as the feeder 60.

[0097] The second holding portion 83b can hold the replacement roll 80b. The second holding portion 83b has the same mechanism as the feeder side holding portion 65 and the first holding portion 83a, such as Figure 8 As shown, a replacement reel 80b is held in advance. The configuration change unit 83c can change the configuration of the first holding unit 83a and the second holding unit 83b. For example, the configuration change unit 83c includes a base unit 83c1 and a rotating unit 83c2. The first holding unit 83a and the second holding unit 83b are provided on the base unit 83c1. The rotating unit 83c2 is a well-known rotating mechanism such as a motor, which can rotate the base unit 83c1.

[0098] After the used reel 80a removed from the feeder 60 by the reel detaching unit 82 is held in the first holding portion 83a, the reel replacement unit 83 changes the configuration of the first holding portion 83a and the second holding portion 83b by the configuration changing portion 83c. Furthermore, the reel replacement unit 83 replaces the used reel 80a with the replacement reel 80b previously held in the second holding portion 83b. Specifically, the rotating portion 83c2 rotates the pedestal portion 83c1, thereby changing the configuration of the first holding portion 83a and the second holding portion 83b, and replacing the used reel 80a with the replacement reel 80b.

[0099] For example, the arrangement changing portion 83c can be rotated 180 degrees from a state where the used roll 80a is held by the first holding portion 83a to exchange the arrangement of the first holding portion 83a and the second holding portion 83b. Figure 8 The roll replacement unit 83 shown is shown in the state before rotation. Fig.13 The roll replacement unit 83 shown in the figure is rotated 180 degrees. Figure 8 In the illustrated reel replacement unit 83, the cover tape 72b is omitted from illustration for the convenience of explaining the mechanism.

[0100] Through the above 180 degree rotation, by Figure 8 The used roll 80a held by the first holding portion 83a above the paper surface is rotated 180 degrees and moved to the position of the second holding portion 83b before the rotation. Figure 8 The replacement reel 80b held by the second holding portion 83b below the paper surface is rotated 180 degrees and moved to the position of the first holding portion 83a before the rotation. Thus, the reel detaching unit 82 can receive the replacement reel 80b at the same position as the position where the used reel 80a is held by the first holding portion 83a.

[0101] The reel detaching unit 82 can receive the replacement reel 80b from the second holding portion 83b in the same manner as the used reel 80a. In addition, the reel detaching unit 82 can be moved to the feeder 60, and the replacement reel 80b replaced by the reel replacement unit 83 can be installed on the feeder 60 ( Fig. 9 Specifically, the driving unit 82c moves the fixing unit 82a toward the feeder-side holding unit 65, and causes the fixing unit 82a to hold the feeder-side holding unit 65.

[0102] In addition, the driving unit 82c moves the plurality of (two) chuck portions 82b, 82b toward the feeder-side holding unit 65 in such a manner that the plurality of (two) recessed portions 89b, 89b of the held portion 89 of the replacement reel 80b enter the plurality of (two) convex portions 65b, 65b at a predetermined first angle θ1 relative to the feeder-side holding unit 65. Furthermore, the driving unit 82c moves the plurality of (two) chuck portions 82b, 82b toward the feeder-side holding unit 65 in a predetermined direction (from the left to the right). Fig.10 The replacement roll 80b is held by rotating the second angle θ2 (counterclockwise when viewed from the front side of the paper surface) to hold the replacement roll 80b.

[0103] Then, the driving unit 82c separates the plurality of (two) chuck parts 82b, 82b from the replacement reel 80b. In addition, the driving unit 82c separates the fixing part 82a from the feeder side holding part 65 to release the holding of the feeder side holding part 65. Thus, the replacement reel 80b is mounted on the feeder 60.

[0104] In addition, if the installation operation of installing the replacement reel 80b replaced by the reel replacement unit 83 on the feeder 60 is started after the discarding operation of discarding the cover tape 72b wound on the used reel 80a is completed, the installation operation may be delayed. Therefore, the reel disassembly unit 82 can start the installation operation before or at the same time as the discarding operation. As a result, the operation efficiency is improved compared to the case where the installation operation is started after the discarding operation is completed.

[0105] 1-3-4. Cover tape disposal unit 84

[0106] The cover tape discarding unit 84 discards the cover tape 72b wound on the used reel 80a ( Fig. 9 The cover tape discarding unit 84 may be in any of various forms as long as it can discard the cover tape 72b.

[0107] For example, Figure 8 and Fig.14As shown, the cover tape disposal unit 84 includes a disposal side holding portion 84a, a disassembly portion 84b, and a guide portion 84c. The disposal side holding portion 84a can hold the used reel 80a replaced by the reel replacement unit 83. The disassembly portion 84b can remove the cover tape 72b from the used reel 80a held by the disposal side holding portion 84a.

[0108] The discarding side holding portion 84a can be used in various ways as long as it can hold the used reel 80a. Similarly, the disassembling portion 84b can be used in various ways as long as it can remove the cover tape 72b from the used reel 80a. For example, the disassembling portion 84b can push out the cover tape 72b while the discarding side holding portion 84a holds the used reel 80a. In addition, the discarding side holding portion 84a and the disassembling portion 84b can also use the above-mentioned holding mechanism and disassembling mechanism.

[0109] The guide portion 84c is a member inclined relative to the vertical direction, and guides the cover tape 72b removed by the removal portion 84b to the disposal position 84p. Figure 2 As shown, the supporting device 10 is provided with a recovery box 84g for recovering the cover tape 72b at the discarding position 84p. The recovery box 84g is formed in a box shape that opens upward. Therefore, the recovery box 84g can recover the cover tape 72b that falls down under the guidance of the guide portion 84c. In addition, in the figure, the cover tape cutting unit 81, the reel disassembly unit 82, the reel replacement unit 83, the cover tape discarding unit 84 and the cover tape installation unit 85 are arranged between the tape loading mechanism 23 and the temporary placement area 22e. The discarding position 84p is arranged at the other end side (arrow X2 direction) of the first direction than the reel holding portion 31.

[0110] The cover tape discarding unit 84 moves above the discarding position 84p when discarding the cover tape 72b. For example, the cover tape discarding unit 84 can be moved above the discarding position 84p by an XY table (a moving mechanism that can move in a first direction (arrow X direction) and a second direction (arrow Y direction)). Figure 8 As shown, the guide portion 84c is inclined so as to cause the cover tape 72b removed by the removal portion 84b to fall toward the collection box 84g.

[0111] In addition, the cover tape discarding unit 84 can perform a discarding operation of discarding the cover tape 72b in parallel with the installation operation of installing the replacement reel 80b replaced by the reel replacement unit 83 to the feeder 60. Thus, the reel replacement unit 83 can prepare the replacement reel 80b before the next replacement. In addition, the reel replacement unit 83 can replace the used reel 80a with the replacement reel 80b while circulating at least two reels 80 (the used reel 80a and the replacement reel 80b).

[0112] 1-3-5. Cover tape installation unit 85

[0113] After the replacement reel 80b replaced by the reel replacement unit 83 is installed on the feeder 60, the cover tape installation unit 85 installs the front end of the cover tape 72b of the tape reel 70 installed on the feeder 60 onto the replacement reel 80b ( Fig. 9 Step S26 shown).

[0114] like Fig.11 As shown, a cover tape fixing portion 88b is provided on the outer peripheral portion 88a of the replacement reel 80b. The cover tape fixing portion 88b is formed in a flange shape and can be wound around and fixed to the front end portion of the cover tape 72b. The cover tape installation unit 85 can fix the front end portion of the cover tape 72b installed on the tape reel 70 of the feeder 60 to the cover tape fixing portion 88b. For example, the cover tape installation unit 85 can use the cover tape holding portion of the cover tape cutting unit 81 to fix the front end portion of the cover tape 72b. In addition, the cover tape installation unit 85 can also use the plurality of fingers 23c of the tape loading mechanism 23 to fix the front end portion of the cover tape 72b.

[0115] 1-3-6. Other methods

[0116] The supporting device 10 of the embodiment is a setting device 10a that automatically sets the tape reel 70 on the feeder 60 so that the component 91 can be supplied from the feeder 60. The supporting device 10 includes a cover tape cutting unit 81, a reel detaching unit 82, a reel replacing unit 83, a cover tape discarding unit 84, and a cover tape setting unit 85, and the above-mentioned processing is automated.

[0117] The supporting device 10 can also cause the operator to perform at least one of the cover tape cutting unit 81, the roll disassembly unit 82, the roll replacement unit 83, the cover tape discarding unit 84, and the cover tape installation unit 85. In this case, the supporting device 10 can omit the unit that causes the operator to perform the process. In addition, the matters described in this specification can be selected and discarded, and can be appropriately combined.

[0118] 2. Example of Effects of Implementation

[0119] According to the supporting device 10, the used reel 80a can be replaced with the replacement reel 80b.

[0120] Description of Reference Numerals

[0121] 10: supporting device, 10a: setting device, 60: feeder, 65: feeder side holding part, 70: tape reel, 72: carrier tape, 72b: cover tape, 80a: used reel, 80b: replacement reel, 81: cover tape cutting unit, 82: reel disassembly unit, 83: reel replacement unit, 83a: first holding part, 83b: second holding part, 83c: configuration change part, 84: cover tape disposal unit, 84a: disposal side holding part, 84b: disassembly part, 84c: guide part, 84g: collection box, 84p: disposal position, 85: cover tape installation unit, 89: held part, 91: element, θ1: first angle, θ2: second angle.

Claims

1. A supporting device for placing a reel of a carrier tape wound with a receiving component on a feeder, The supporting device includes a reel replacement unit that replaces a used reel around which the cover tape peeled off from the carrier tape is wound with a replacement reel around which the cover tape can be wound.

2. The supporting device according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting device includes a cover tape cutting unit that cuts the cover tape of the tape reel mounted on the feeder to set the used reel to a state where the used reel can be removed from the feeder.

3. The supporting device according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting device includes a reel detaching unit that detaches the used reel from the feeder.

4. The supporting device according to claim 3, wherein: The feeder includes a feeder-side holding portion for holding the used roll. The used roll has a held portion held by the feeder side holding portion, and the held portion is held by the feeder in a state where it enters the feeder side holding portion at a predetermined first angle and then rotates in a predetermined direction at a second angle. The reel attachment and detachment unit rotates the held portion relative to the feeder-side holding portion by the second angle in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction to release the holding of the used reel and remove the used reel from the feeder.

5. The supporting device according to claim 3 or claim 4, wherein: The roll replacement unit comprises: a first holding portion capable of holding the used roll; A second holding portion capable of holding the replacement roll; and a configuration changing unit capable of changing the configurations of the first holding unit and the second holding unit, After the used reel removed from the feeder by the reel removal unit is held in the first holding portion, the configuration changing portion changes the configuration of the first holding portion and the second holding portion to replace the used reel with the replacement reel previously held in the second holding portion.

6. The supporting device according to claim 5, wherein: The arrangement changing section rotates 180 degrees from a state in which the used roll is held by the first holding section to exchange the arrangements of the first holding section and the second holding section.

7. The supporting device according to claim 3, wherein: The reel mounting and dismounting unit starts a mounting operation of mounting the replacement reel replaced by the reel replacing unit on the feeder before starting a disposal operation of discarding the cover tape wound on the used reel or simultaneously with starting the disposal operation.

8. The supporting device according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting device includes a cover tape discarding unit configured to discard the cover tape wound around the used reel.

9. The supporting device according to claim 8, wherein: The cover tape disposal unit comprises: a waste side holding portion capable of holding the used reel replaced by the reel replacement unit; a disassembly section for disassembling the cover tape from the used roll held by the discard-side holding section; and The guide portion is a member inclined with respect to the vertical direction, and guides the cover tape removed by the removal portion to a disposal position.

10. The supporting device according to claim 9, wherein: The supporting device is provided with a recovery box for recovering the cover tape at the disposal location. The cover tape discarding unit moves upwardly from the discarding position when discarding the cover tape. The guide portion is inclined so that the cover tape removed by the removal portion falls toward the collection box.

11. The supporting device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein: The cover tape discarding unit performs a discarding operation of discarding the cover tape in parallel with an operation of attaching the replacement reel replaced by the reel replacing unit to the feeder.

12. The supporting device according to claim 1, wherein: The supporting device includes a cover tape installation unit that installs the front end of the cover tape of the tape reel installed on the feeder on the replacement reel after the replacement reel replaced by the reel replacement unit is installed on the feeder.

13. The supporting device according to claim 1, wherein: The matching device is a setting device that automatically installs the tape reel on the feeder in a manner that enables the component to be supplied from the feeder.

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