Workstation system for dispensing fluids associated with electronic assembly

Abstract

A workstation system is disclosed that includes at least one workstation and at least one insertion station that are alternately arranged and partially overlap each other. The at least one component included in the insertion station and / or the range of movement of the at least one component is partially located in the workstation without interfering with the components included in the workstation, thereby reducing the overall width of the workstation system. An example workstation includes a dispensing device for dispensing a fluid associated with an electronic assembly, and an example insertion station includes an AOI device.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 602,407, filed on November 23, 2023, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention generally relates to a workstation system for dispensing fluids associated with electronic assembly, and more particularly to a workstation system including a workstation and a plug-in station that partially overlap each other to enable the overall footprint of the system to be reduced. Background Art

[0004] In the manufacturing fields such as semiconductors, electronic devices, and other precision devices, different equipment for manufacturing processes such as dispensing equipment and automatic optical inspection (AOI) equipment are often used in collaboration to ensure product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

[0005] In a conventional collaboration system such as a workstation system including a dispensing device and an AOI device, collaboration may be performed to include the following procedures.

[0006] First, the product's printed circuit board (PCB) needs to be designed and a manufacturing process for dispensing is established, where the dispensing equipment is programmed using its software to determine the precise location, speed, volume and other relevant parameters for dispensing. These parameters are usually dependent on product requirements.

[0007] Secondly, use the dispensing device to accurately apply the adhesive or solder to a designated location such as a connecting element, a soldering point or other area on the PCB. The dispensing location and dispensing amount can be adjusted by the program code of the dispensing device as needed.

[0008] Once the distribution is completed, the PCB is transferred to the AOI equipment, such as by a conveyor, where the AOI equipment uses optical technology such as cameras and image processing equipment to inspect the PCB to find problems such as soldering defects, component misalignment or short circuits. The program of the AOI equipment will analyze the inspection results and generate an inspection report.

[0009] Finally, if the AOI equipment detects any problems, it can communicate with the dispensing equipment or manufacturing system to make relevant adjustments. This feedback mechanism can include stopping the production line, recalibrating the parameters of the dispensing machine, or marking the problematic PCB for further inspection or repair.

[0010] The collaboration between dispensing equipment and AOI equipment is designed to achieve high-quality and efficient manufacturing production. Through precise equipment dispensing and real-time optical inspection, problems that occur during the production process can be discovered early and quickly resolved, thereby reducing product defect rates and improving product quality and reliability.

[0011] FIG1 shows a conventional collaborative system (e.g., a workstation system including a dispensing device and an AOI device). As a standard workstation, each workstation D can be a dispensing device or an AOI device. When being transported on a conveyor C, the workpiece T is processed by the dispensing device, and then the dispensing quality is confirmed by the AOI device.

[0012] Each workstation D may be provided with a set of guide rails oriented along three dimensions, for example, a first guide rail X, a second guide rail Y, and a third guide rail Z, which are oriented along three different directions that are perpendicular to each other.

[0013] For example, two first guide rails X are respectively arranged at both sides of the conveyor C and are arranged parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece T; the second guide rail Y is arranged on the first guide rail X or above the first guide rail X through a support member P or other overhanging mechanism; the third guide rail Z is arranged on the second guide rail Y; and a tool (not shown) can be arranged to move along the three guide rails X, Y, and Z for processing such as distribution or optical inspection, which can be referred to as a gantry assembly.

[0014] In a conventional workstation system using a stage assembly, each processing is performed at the upper part of the system (e.g., above the conveyor C), and the workstation width W1 of each workstation D for processing and transfer is 900 mm, but only 300 mm to 400 mm (e.g., 320 mm) of the working width W2 is required for distribution or optical inspection or other processing, while the remaining non-working width W3 at both sides has a considerable proportion relative to the workstation width W1, but no processing is performed in these areas. Summary of the invention

[0015] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the traditional workstation system, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved workstation system, which includes at least one workstation and at least one insertion station, and the at least one workstation and the at least one insertion station partially overlap each other, thereby reducing the total occupied area of ​​the workstation system.

[0016] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a workstation system for electronic assembly, comprising at least one workstation and at least one insertion station, wherein the at least one workstation and the at least one insertion station are alternately arranged and partially overlap with each other, wherein at least one of (i) at least one component included in the insertion station and (ii) a moving range of the at least one component is partially located in the workstation without interfering with the component included in the workstation, thereby reducing the overall width of the workstation system.

[0017] According to other embodiments of the present invention, the workstation system described in the preceding paragraphs may have any one or more of the following features: at least one workstation (D) includes a dispensing device; at least one insertion station (I) includes an AOI device; the workstation system includes a plurality of workstations (D), each of the plurality of workstations (D) including a dispensing device; at least one workstation includes a working area and a non-working area, and the at least one component of the insertion station that is partially located in the workstation and / or the moving range of the at least one component that is partially located in the workstation is partially located in the non-working area of ​​the workstation; the insertion station is partially located in the non-working area of ​​the workstation. The at least one component located in the workstation is arranged at a height lower than the component of the workstation; the at least one component included in each workstation includes: a fixed platform for loading workpieces, three main rails and a main tool, the three main rails are oriented in different directions and are arranged above the fixed platform, wherein one of the main rails is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece, and the main tool is arranged to move along the main rail to process the workpiece; the main tool is a dispensing needle for dispensing fluid onto the workpiece; the relative movement between the main tool and the workpiece is achieved by the main tool moving along the main rail (X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1) movement; at least one component included in each insertion station includes: a movable platform for loading and conveying the workpiece, three auxiliary guide rails oriented in different directions, and an auxiliary tool, wherein one of the auxiliary guide rails parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece is arranged at a height lower than the fixed platform, and the movable platform is arranged on the one auxiliary guide rail, and the remaining auxiliary guide rails are arranged above the movable platform, and the auxiliary tool is arranged to move along the remaining auxiliary guide rails to process the workpiece; the auxiliary tool includes a camera; the auxiliary tool and the workpiece are connected The relative movement is achieved by the movement of the movable platform along the one of the secondary guide rails and the movement of the secondary tool along the remaining secondary guide rails; the at least one component included in each workstation also includes an additional fixed platform, three additional main rails and an additional main tool, the additional fixed platform is used to load additional workpieces, the other three main rails are oriented in different directions and are arranged above the additional fixed platform, one of the other main rails is parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece, and the other main tool is arranged to move along the other three main rails The insertion station is configured to move the workpiece to process the other workpiece, wherein the conveying direction of the workpiece is parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece; at least one component included in each insertion station includes a movable platform, three auxiliary guide rails oriented in different directions, and an auxiliary tool, wherein the movable platform is used to load and convey the workpiece and the other workpiece, wherein two of the auxiliary guide rails are arranged at a height lower than the fixed platform and the other fixed platform, wherein one of the two auxiliary guide rails is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece and the conveying direction of the other workpiece. The movable platform is arranged on the one secondary guide rail, and the other secondary guide rails are arranged above the movable platform, and the secondary tool is arranged to move along the other secondary guide rails to process the workpiece and the other workpiece; the insertion station receives (i) the workpiece from the fixed platform of the previous workstation or (ii) the other workpiece from the other fixed platform of the previous workstation, and provides the processed workpiece or the processed other workpiece to the fixed platform or the other fixed platform of the next workstation after processing at the insertion station;At least one component included in each insertion station includes a movable platform, three auxiliary guide rails oriented in different directions, another movable platform, another auxiliary guide rail, and an auxiliary tool, wherein the movable platform is used to load and convey the workpiece, wherein one of the auxiliary guide rails parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece is arranged at a height lower than the fixed platform, and the movable platform is arranged on the one auxiliary guide rail, the other movable platform is used to load and convey the other workpiece, the other auxiliary guide rail is parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece and is arranged at a height lower than the other fixed platform. degrees, and the additional movable platform is arranged on the additional secondary guide rail, the remaining secondary guide rails are arranged above the movable platform and the additional movable platform, and the secondary tool is arranged to move along the remaining secondary guide rails to process the workpiece and the additional workpiece; the movable platform of the insertion station receives the workpiece from the fixed platform of the previous workstation, and provides the processed workpiece to the fixed platform of the next workstation after processing at the insertion station, and the additional movable platform of the insertion station receives the additional workpiece from the additional fixed platform of the previous workstation, and providing the processed additional workpiece to the additional fixed platform of the next workstation after processing at the insertion station; at least one component included in each insertion station includes a movable platform, three auxiliary guide rails oriented in different directions, an auxiliary tool, another movable platform, three additional auxiliary guide rails oriented in different directions, and another auxiliary tool, wherein the movable platform is used to load and convey the workpiece, wherein one of the auxiliary guide rails parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece is arranged at a height lower than that of the fixed platform, and the movable platform is arranged on the one auxiliary guide rail, and the remaining auxiliary tools are arranged on the movable platform. The guide rails are arranged above the movable platform, the auxiliary tool is arranged to move along the remaining auxiliary guide rails to process the workpiece, and the other movable platform is used to load and convey the other workpiece, wherein one of the other auxiliary guide rails parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece is arranged at a height lower than that of the other fixed platform, and the other movable platform is arranged on the one auxiliary guide rail, and the remaining auxiliary guide rails are arranged above the other movable platform, and the other auxiliary tool is arranged to move along the remaining auxiliary guide rails to process the other workpiece;The movable platform of the insertion station receives the workpiece from the fixed platform of the previous workstation, and provides the processed workpiece to the fixed platform of the next workstation after processing at the insertion station, and the additional movable platform of the insertion station receives the additional workpiece from the additional fixed platform of the previous workstation, and provides the processed additional workpiece to the additional fixed platform of the next workstation after processing at the insertion station; the moving range of the one of the secondary guide rails and / or the movable platform on the one secondary guide rail that is set at a height lower than the fixed platform is partially located in the workstation without interfering with the components of the workstation; the workstation width of the workstation is 800 mm to 1000 mm, the working width of the working area is 300 mm to 400 mm, and the non-working width of the non-working area is 200 mm to 300 mm; an insertion station is interposed between two adjacent workstations, and the component and / or the moving range of the component included in the insertion station is inserted into each of the two adjacent workstations by 200 mm to 300 mm, respectively, so as to have a reduced intermediate station width of 100 mm to 200 mm; an insertion station is arranged at the end of the workstation system, and the component and / or the moving range of the component included in the insertion station is inserted into the adjacent workstation by 200 mm to 300 mm, so as to have a reduced station width of 300 mm to 500 mm; the movable platform is arranged at the same height as the fixed platform; during the transfer of the workpiece between the workstation and the insertion station, the main tool or the auxiliary tool is replaced by a pick-up tool to transfer the workpiece; and / or further comprising a robot arm, the robot arm being used to transfer the workpiece between the workstation and the insertion station. ;

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, by maintaining the position of the workstation's gantry assembly (main rail) at the upper part of the workstation system, and changing the position of the main moving element (secondary rail oriented along the conveying direction) to the lower part of the workstation system so as to overlap with the original rail traffic space located below the gantry assembly (main rail), the upper main rail can partially overlap with (one or more) lower secondary rails, thereby enabling work and conveying to be performed simultaneously, and the overall width of the workstation system can be reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention can be better understood by reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be emphasized that, according to convention, the various features in the drawings are not drawn to scale. On the contrary, the sizes of the various features are arbitrarily enlarged or reduced for the sake of clarity.

[0020] FIG1 is a side view of a conventional workstation system in which workstations do not overlap each other;

[0021] Figure 2 is a side view of a workstation system having overlapping stations according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3A and Figure 3B are top and side views of a workstation system with overlapping stations according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4A and Figure 4B are top and side views of a workstation system with overlapping stations according to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0024] Figure 5A and Figure 5B 2 are top and side views of a workstation system with overlapping stations according to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the present invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0026] In the specification, as long as there is no conflict, all technical features of any embodiment can be applied to other embodiments.

[0027] In the specification, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish one feature from another feature, and these features are not limited by these terms. Therefore, the first element described in this article may be the second element in the technical concept of the present invention.

[0028] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a "working station" may be any of the following: a fluid dispensing station, a pick and place station, a die attach station, a clip attach station, a curing station, an inspection station (e.g., AOI), or any other station configured to perform steps of an electronic assembly process (e.g., attaching a semiconductor die to a lead frame). In addition, a "working station" may include one or more of the following: a fluid dispensing device, an AOI device, a laminating device, a welding device, a suction device, a pick and place device, a cleaning device, or any other device configured to perform steps of an electronic assembly process.

[0029] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a "plug-in station" may be any auxiliary station associated with an electronic assembly process. Such an auxiliary station may perform process steps that augment a manufacturing process (e.g., production accuracy / quality, production speed, etc.). Such an auxiliary station may perform inspection of a workpiece (and / or inspection of a dispensed fluid on a workpiece), UV curing operations for curing a dispensed fluid from a dispensing device, calibration of a tool, cleaning of a tool, additional processing to alleviate a production bottleneck (e.g., additional adhesive dispensing), material handling, etc. Such a plug-in station may be physically smaller than a workstation (e.g., smaller in width). Exemplary plug-in stations include: a fluid dispensing station, a UV curing station for curing a dispensed fluid from a dispensing device, a pick and place station, a die attach station, a clip attach station, a curing station, an inspection station (e.g., AOI), or any other station configured to perform steps of an electronic assembly process (e.g., attaching a semiconductor die to a lead frame). In addition, an "insertion station" may include any one or more of the following: fluid dispensing equipment, UV curing equipment for curing dispensed fluid from the dispensing equipment, AOI equipment, lamination equipment, welding equipment, suction equipment, pick and place equipment, cleaning equipment, or any other equipment configured to perform steps of an electronic assembly process.

[0030] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a "fluid dispensing device" may include a workstation for dispensing any of glue, adhesive, solder paste, flux, epoxy, underfill, resin, etc. for use in electronic assembly. Such a fluid dispensing station / device may include a fluid dispensing needle, a fluid storage tank, a motion system for moving the fluid dispensing needle, etc.

[0031] According to various embodiments of the present invention, an "AOI device" may include a station for inspecting a workpiece (or any portion of a workpiece). For example, the AOI device may be configured to inspect the results of a curing operation (e.g., a UV curing operation) of a UV curing device, parameters of a dispensed fluid dispensed by a dispensing device, and the like. For example, the inspection may involve a fluid dispensed by a fluid dispensing device. Specific examples of inspecting a fluid may include inspecting a shape, volume, area, viscosity, curing (e.g., UV curing), or other features associated with the fluid. For example, an inspection device included in the AOI device may include a camera (e.g., an imaging camera, an optical camera, an infrared camera, etc.).

[0032] First embodiment

[0033] To achieve the above goals, see Figure 2, the figure shows a first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a workstation system, which includes at least one workstation D (e.g., a fluid dispensing station, a die attachment station, etc.) and at least one insertion station I (e.g., another fluid dispensing station, an inspection / AOI station, etc.) that are alternately arranged and partially overlap each other, wherein the workstation D can be a standard workstation.

[0034] In the present embodiment, at least one of the components included in the insertion station I and / or its range of movement is partially located in the workstation D without interfering with the components included in the workstation D (without interfering with the components included in the workstation D), thereby reducing the overall width of the workstation system. The component can be a tool of the insertion station, a mobile platform (stage) of the insertion station, a motion system of a tool, or a mobile state of the insertion station. For example, in the case where the insertion station I is an inspection / AOI station, the component / tool ​​can be an optical device (e.g., a camera, a mirror, a lens, etc.). In the case where the insertion station I includes a fluid dispensing device, the component can be, for example, a fluid dispensing needle, etc. In another example, in the case where the workstation D includes a die attachment device, the component can be, for example, a suction tool, a pick-up and placement tool, etc.

[0035] Specifically, workstation D includes a working area and a non-working area (for example, an area beyond the functional work of the workstation), and at least one component of the insertion station I is partially located in the workstation D and / or its moving range (for example, a part of the motion system carrying the component of the insertion station I) is partially located in the non-working area of ​​the workstation D.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the components of the insertion station I that is partially located in the workstation D is disposed at a level lower than the components of the workstation D. For example, a portion of a motion system of a component of the insertion station I (e.g., an X-axis motion system of a camera of an AOI workstation, an X-axis motion system of a mobile platform, etc.) may be disposed below a component of the workstation D (e.g., a fixed platform that supports a workpiece during a dispensing operation). Exemplary components of the workstation D include a platform for supporting a workpiece (e.g., a fixed platform, a mobile platform), a motion system, a tool (e.g., a fluid dispensing needle, a pick and place tool, etc.), and the like.

[0037] In this embodiment, the workstation system may include one or more workstations D and / or one or more insertion stations I, the number of these stations and the type of terminal or interposed stations are not limited to the disclosed aspects. For example, although two workstations D and three insertion stations I are shown, embodiments of the workstation system may include: one workstation D and one insertion station I; one workstation D and two insertion stations I; two workstations D and one insertion station I; two workstations D and two insertion stations I; three workstations D and two insertion stations I; three workstations D and three insertion stations I; and so on. It is conceivable that each workstation D in the workstation system may be the same (e.g., each workstation D is a fluid dispensing station), or may include a variety of different stations (e.g., a fluid dispensing station and a die attach station). Similarly, each insertion station I may be the same (e.g., each insertion station I is an inspection / AOI station), or may include a variety of different stations (e.g., two inspection / AOI stations and a curing station; one fluid dispensing station, one inspection / AOI station and one curing station; and so on).

[0038] In this embodiment, each workstation D includes the following components: a fixed platform S for loading workpieces (not shown); 1 ; Three main rails X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 , which are oriented in different directions and are arranged on a fixed platform S by means of supports or other cantilever mechanisms 1 and a main tool (not shown), which is arranged along the main rail X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 Move for processing workpieces (eg, lead frames, printed circuit boards, semiconductor components, etc.) Exemplary master tools include fluid dispensing needles for fluid dispensing stations, cameras for inspection stations, suction tools for pick and place stations, etc.

[0039] Fixed platform S 1 is fixedly arranged in the workstation D so that the workpiece is fixedly loaded on the fixed platform S during processing in the workstation D. 1 superior.

[0040] Main Rail X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 can be perpendicular to each other to facilitate spatial arrangement, wherein one of the main rails (e.g., X 1 ) is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece (hereinafter referred to as the "conveying direction").

[0041] Thus, in workstation D, relative motion between a master tool (e.g., a fluid dispensing needle of a fluid dispensing station) and a workpiece (e.g., a lead frame, a substrate, etc.) for processing is performed by the master tool moving along a fixed platform S. 1 The main rail above X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 of mobile realization.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first main rail X 1 , Second main rail Y 1 and the third main rail Z 1 The number of each of can be set to one or more, which is not limited to the disclosed aspects.

[0043] The components included in each insertion station I include: a movable platform S for loading and transferring workpieces; 2 ; Three secondary rails X oriented in different directions 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 ; and secondary tools (not shown). Exemplary secondary tools include cameras for inspection / AOI stations, fluid dispensing needles for fluid dispensing stations, etc.

[0044] Auxiliary rail X 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 The auxiliary guide rails may be perpendicular to each other to facilitate spatial arrangement, wherein one of the auxiliary guide rails parallel to the conveying direction (e.g., X 2 ) is set below the fixed platform S 1 At a height of , and the movable platform S 2 The movable platform S is arranged on the guide rail. 2 From position P 1 To position P 2 The movable range of S allows the workpiece to be loaded on the movable platform S 2 On, and with the movable platform S 2 The remaining secondary guides (e.g., Y 2 and Z 2 ) is arranged on a movable platform S through a support or other suspension mechanism 2 above.

[0045] The secondary tool can be arranged to move along the remaining secondary guide rails (e.g., Y 2 and Z 2 ) to move to process the workpiece.

[0046] Therefore, in the insertion station I, the relative movement between the auxiliary tool and the workpiece is achieved by means of the movable platform S 2Along the secondary guide rail located on the fixed platform S 1 and movable platform S 2 A rail below (for example, X 2 ) and the movement of the auxiliary tool along the remaining auxiliary guide rails (e.g., Y 2 and Z 2 )'s movement together.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first auxiliary guide rail X 2 , Second auxiliary guide rail Y 2 and the third auxiliary rail Z 2 The number of each of can be set to one or more, which is not limited to the disclosed aspects.

[0048] Specifically, due to the insertion of one of the secondary guide rails of station D (e.g., X 2 ) is set below the fixed platform S 1 , so the guide rail in the secondary guide rail (for example, X 2 ) and the movable platform S on the guide rail 2 The range of movement of the workstation D can be partially located in the space below the components of the workstation D (which is called a "stage") without interfering with the components of the workstation D.

[0049] Therefore, compared with the system of FIG. 1 in which the respective workstations do not overlap with each other, in the present embodiment, work and transfer can be performed simultaneously, and the overall width of the workstation system can be reduced.

[0050] For example, Figure 2 As shown, the workstation D may have a station width W1 of 800 mm to 1000 mm (e.g., 900 mm), which includes a working width W2 of 300 mm to 400 mm (e.g., 320 mm) required for processing, and two remaining non-working widths W3 of 200 mm to 300 mm (e.g., 240 mm) located at both sides. Therefore, the components inserted into the station I may be partially set below the components of the workstation D into the non-working area of ​​the workstation D. In one embodiment, the components inserted into the station I may be inserted into the workstation D by 240 mm at each side.

[0051] That is, for the insertion station I between two workstations D, the components of the insertion station I can be inserted into the workstation D by 200 mm to 300 mm (e.g., 240 mm) on both sides (i.e., 400 mm to 600 mm, e.g., 480 mm) so that the interposed insertion station I only needs an interposed width W4 of 160 mm to achieve a complete working stroke. In addition, for the end insertion station I located at the end of the workstation system, the components of the insertion station I can only be inserted into the workstation D by 200 mm to 300 mm (e.g., 240 mm) on one side so that the end insertion station I only needs an end station width W5 of 300 mm to 500 mm (e.g., 400 mm) to achieve a complete working stroke.

[0052] In this embodiment, each of the workstation D and the insertion station I can be any processing equipment, such as a dispensing equipment, an AOI equipment, a laminating equipment, a welding equipment, a suction equipment and / or a cleaning equipment, etc.

[0053] In one embodiment, workstation D may be used for processing at a higher load volume, and insertion station I may be used for processing at a lower load volume, but is not limited thereto.

[0054] For example, workstation D may be a dispensing device and insertion station I may be an AOI device.

[0055] In one embodiment, the movable platform S 2 Can be set at a level (e.g., with the fixed platform S 1 same height) to facilitate the fixed platform S 1 With movable platform S 2 Transfer workpieces between.

[0056] In this embodiment, the fixed platform S in the workstation D 1 With the movable platform S in the insertion station I 2 The manner of transferring the workpiece between them may further include providing a robot arm and / or replacing the main tool or the sub-tool with a pick-up tool during the transfer of the workpiece, but is not limited thereto.

[0057] In this embodiment, to facilitate the transfer of workpieces between platforms, adjacent platforms may be aligned with each other.

[0058] The first embodiment described above shows the most common aspect of the present invention. However, in order to reduce the time required to transfer the workpiece in and out, or to balance the processing volume of the workstation D and the insertion station I, any one of the (one or more) workstations D or (one or more) insertion stations I can be implemented as having multiple parallel production lines, such as a dual production line. Therefore, several variations of the embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

[0059] As used herein, the term "production line" refers to a combination of platform(s), guide rails, and tool(s) that are capable of individually completing a single processing of a workpiece.

[0060] Second embodiment

[0061] See also Figure 3A and Figure 3B , the figure shows a workstation system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is applicable when the processing volume of a single production line of workstation D is lower than the processing volume of a single production line of insertion station I.

[0062] The second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment in some aspects. For example, the insertion station I can overlap with the workstation D partially.

[0063] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in some aspects. For example, each workstation D comprises at least two parallel production lines arranged along the conveying direction.

[0064] A production line of workstation D comprises: a fixed platform S for loading workpieces (not shown) 1a Oriented in different directions and set on a fixed platform S 1a and a main tool (not shown) configured to move along the main rails to process a workpiece.

[0065] Another production line of workstation D includes: another fixed platform S for loading another workpiece (not shown) 1b Oriented in different directions and set on another fixed platform S 1b The other three main rails above X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b and another master tool (not shown), the other master tool is arranged along another main rail X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b In this embodiment, one of the main rails (not shown) is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece, and one of the other main rails (e.g., X 1b) is parallel to the conveying direction of another workpiece, and the conveying direction of the workpiece is parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece.

[0066] To more clearly illustrate the platform configuration, Figure 3A Some elements are omitted; for example, the guide rails (eg, X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b , Z 2 ).

[0067] Furthermore, in order to more clearly illustrate the configuration, Figure 3B Some elements are omitted, for example, Figure 3A The production line includes a fixed platform S of a workstation D 1a Parts included.

[0068] The production line includes a fixed platform S 1a The configuration of the components and the production line in workstation D include an additional fixed platform S 1b The configuration of the components included is the same (or substantially the same).

[0069] The fixed platform S in the second embodiment 1a And another fixed platform S 1b , a main rail (not shown) and another main rail X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b and all configurations and functions of the master tool and the additional master tool are respectively identical to those of the fixed platform S in the first embodiment. 1 , Main track X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 And the configuration and functions of the main tool are the same (or basically the same).

[0070] In the second embodiment, in order to facilitate alignment during processing, the fixed platform S 1a The positions and heights of the main rail (not shown) and the main tool can be respectively connected to the other fixed platform S 1b 、Other main rails X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b Corresponding to the position and height of other main tools.

[0071] In a second embodiment of the invention, the components in each insertion station I include: a movable platform S for loading and transferring workpieces and additional workpieces; 2 ; Three secondary guide rails X oriented in different directions 2 , Y 2 , Z 2; and a secondary tool (not shown).

[0072] In this embodiment, two of the auxiliary guide rails (for example, X 2 and Y 2 ) is set below the fixed platform S 1a And another fixed platform S 1b At a height of , wherein one of the two auxiliary guide rails (X 2 ) is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece and the conveying direction of the other workpiece, and the movable platform S 2 is arranged on the secondary guide rail so that the workpiece or another workpiece can be loaded on the movable platform S 2 On, and with the movable platform S 2 The movement of the other secondary guide rails (for example, Z 2 ) is arranged on a movable platform S through a support or other cantilever mechanism 2 above.

[0073] The secondary tool can be arranged to move along the remaining secondary guide rails (e.g., Z 2 ) moves to process the workpiece and additional workpieces.

[0074] Therefore, in the insertion station I, the relative movement between the auxiliary tool and the workpiece is achieved by means of the movable platform S 2 Along the secondary guide rail located on the fixed platform S 1a , another fixed platform S 1b and movable platform S 2 The two auxiliary rails below (for example, X 2 and Y 2 ) and the movement of the auxiliary tool along the remaining auxiliary guides (e.g., Z 2 )'s movement together.

[0075] Therefore, if Figure 3A As shown, the movable platform S 2 In the transmission direction (for example, in X 2 Up) From position P 1 To position P 2 And one of the two auxiliary rails in the auxiliary rails that is not parallel to the conveying direction (for example, Y 2 From position P in the direction of 3 To position P 4 range of movement.

[0076] Therefore, compared with the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, by providing at least two production lines in each workstation D, the workstation D can achieve at least twice the processing volume, thereby balancing the processing volume of the insertion station I; in addition, by connecting two of the auxiliary guide rails (e.g., X 2 and Y 2 ) is set on the movable platform S 2 The insertion station I is capable of receiving a workpiece from any production line of the previous workstation D (i.e., a workpiece on the fixed platform S or another workpiece on another fixed platform S), and is capable of providing the processed workpiece or the processed another workpiece to any production line of the next workstation D (i.e., the fixed platform S) after processing at the insertion station I. 1a Or another fixed platform S 1b ); thereby optimizing the manufacturing process.

[0077] Third embodiment

[0078] See also Figure 4A and Figure 4B , a workstation system according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown in the figure. This embodiment can be applied to applications similar to the second embodiment.

[0079] The third embodiment is similar to the first and second embodiments in some aspects. For example, the insertion station I can overlap with the workstation D partially.

[0080] The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in some aspects. For example, the components included in each insertion station I of this embodiment include: a movable platform S for loading and transferring workpieces; 2a ; Three secondary guide rails X oriented in different directions 2a , Y 2 , Z 2 ; Additional movable platform S for loading and transferring additional workpieces 2b ; Additional auxiliary rail X 2b ; and a secondary tool (not shown).

[0081] In this embodiment, one of the auxiliary guide rails (for example, X) parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece 2a ) is set below the fixed platform S 1a At a height of , and the movable platform S 2a is set on this secondary guide rail; another secondary guide rail X 2b Parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece and arranged below the other fixed platform S 1b At a height of , and another movable platform S 2b Set on another secondary rail X 2b superior.

[0082] The remaining secondary rails (e.g., Y 2 and Z 2 ) is set on the movable platform S 2a and another movable platform S 2b , so that the secondary tool can be arranged along the remaining secondary guide rails (e.g., Y 2 and Z 2 ) moves to process the workpiece and additional workpieces.

[0083] Specifically, the other auxiliary rail X 2b Parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece and arranged below the other fixed platform S 1b The auxiliary tool is at a height of , and is used to process both the workpiece and the additional workpiece.

[0084] To more clearly illustrate the configuration, Figure 4A Some elements are omitted; for example, the guide rails (eg, X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b , Y 2 , Z 2 ).

[0085] Furthermore, in order to more clearly illustrate the configuration, Figure 4B Some elements are omitted; for example, Figure 4A The production line includes a fixed platform S of a workstation D 1a and the secondary rail X of the insertion station I 2a and movable platform S 2a Parts included.

[0086] The production line includes a fixed platform S 1a The configuration of the components and the production line including the additional fixed platform S in the workstation D 1b The configuration of the components included is the same (or substantially the same).

[0087] Auxiliary rail X 2a and movable platform S 2a Configuration with additional secondary rail X in insertion station I 2b and another movable platform S 2b The configuration is the same.

[0088] All configurations and functions of the components of the workstation D in the third embodiment are the same as (or substantially the same as) those in the second embodiment.

[0089] The movable platform S in the third embodiment 2a And another movable platform S 2b , Auxiliary guide rail X2a , Y 2 , Z 2 And another auxiliary rail X 2b and all configurations and functions of the auxiliary tool and the additional auxiliary tool are respectively identical to those of the movable platform S in the first embodiment. 2 , Auxiliary guide rail X 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 And the configuration and function of the secondary tool are the same (or substantially the same).

[0090] In the third embodiment, in order to facilitate alignment during processing, the fixed platform S 1a , main rail (not shown), main tool, movable platform S 2a , Auxiliary guide rail X 2a The position and height of the auxiliary tool can be respectively controlled by the additional fixed platform S 1b 、Other main rails X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b , another main tool, another movable platform S 2b , other auxiliary rails X 2b Corresponding to the position and height of other auxiliary tools.

[0091] In the third embodiment, the movable platform S of the insertion station I 2a Able to be installed from the fixed platform S of the previous workstation D 1a Receives the workpiece and is able to provide the processed workpiece to the fixed platform S of the next workstation D after processing at the insertion station I 1a In addition, the additional movable platform S of the insertion station I 2b A further fixed platform S can be installed from the previous workstation D 1b The further workpiece is received and can be provided to the further fixed platform S of the next workstation D after the processing at the insertion station I. 1b .

[0092] Therefore, compared with the second embodiment, in the third embodiment, by providing an additional movable platform S 2b And another auxiliary rail X 2b , the manufacturing process can be further optimized.

[0093] Fourth embodiment

[0094] See also Figure 5A and Figure 5B , a workstation system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown in the figure. This embodiment can be applied when the processing capacity of a single production line of the insertion station I is comparable to the processing capacity of a single production line of the workstation D and the processing capacity of both needs to be increased.

[0095] The fourth embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the second embodiment and the third embodiment in some aspects. For example, the insertion station I can overlap with the workstation D partially.

[0096] The fourth embodiment is different from the second embodiment in some aspects. For example, each insertion station 1 of this embodiment includes at least two parallel production lines arranged along the conveying direction.

[0097] A production line of the insertion station I comprises: a movable platform S for loading and transferring workpieces 2a ; Three secondary guide rails X oriented in different directions 2a , Y 2a , Z 2a ; and a secondary tool (not shown).

[0098] Auxiliary rail X 2a , Y 2a , Z 2a They can be perpendicular to each other to facilitate spatial arrangement, wherein one of the secondary guide rails parallel to the conveying direction (e.g., X 2a ) is set below the fixed platform S 1a At a height of , and the movable platform S 2a is arranged on the secondary guide rail so that the workpiece can be loaded on the movable platform S 2a On, and with the movable platform S 2a The remaining secondary guides (e.g., Y 2a and Z 2a ) is arranged on a movable platform S through a support or other suspension mechanism 2a above.

[0099] The secondary tool can be arranged to move along the remaining secondary guide rails (e.g., Y 2a and Z 2a ) to move to process the workpiece.

[0100] Another line of insertion station I comprises: another movable platform S for loading and transferring another workpiece 2b ; Three other secondary rails X oriented in different directions 2b , Y 2b , Z 2b ; and additional secondary tools (not shown).

[0101] Additional secondary rails X 2b , Y 2b , Z 2b The two guide rails may be perpendicular to each other to facilitate spatial arrangement, wherein one of the other guide rails parallel to the conveying direction (e.g., X 2b) is set below another fixed platform S 1b At a height of , and another movable platform S 2b is arranged on the secondary guide rail so that another workpiece can be loaded on another movable platform S 2b On, and with the additional movable platform S 2b and the remaining secondary guide rails (e.g., Y 2b and Z 2b ) is arranged on another movable platform S through a support or other cantilever mechanism 2b above.

[0102] Additional secondary tools may be arranged to move along the remaining secondary guide rails (e.g., Y 2b and Z 2b ) to be moved for processing another workpiece.

[0103] Similar to the third embodiment, in the fourth embodiment, the movable platform S of the insertion station I 2a Able to be installed from the fixed platform S of the previous workstation D 1a Receives the workpiece and is able to provide the processed workpiece to the fixed platform S of the next workstation D after processing at the insertion station I 1a In addition, the additional movable platform S of the insertion station I 2b A further fixed platform S can be installed from the previous workstation D 1b The further workpiece is received and can be provided to the further fixed platform S of the next workstation D after the processing at the insertion station I. 1b .

[0104] Specifically, the movable platform S in the fourth embodiment 2a and another movable platform S 2b , Auxiliary guide rail X 2a , Y 2a , Z 2a And another auxiliary rail X 2b , Y 2b , Z 2b All configurations and functions of the auxiliary tools and the additional auxiliary tools are respectively the same as those of the movable platform S in the first embodiment. 2 , Auxiliary guide rail X 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 Same (or almost the same) as the secondary tool.

[0105] To more clearly illustrate the configuration, Figure 5A Some elements are omitted; for example, the guide rails (eg, X 1b, Y 1b , Z 1b , Y 2a , Z 2a , Y 2b , Z 2b )。

[0106] In addition, to show the configuration more clearly, some elements are omitted in Figure 5B ; for example, the fixed platform S including workstation D of the Figure 5A production line and the components including the movable platform S including insertion station I of the production line are omitted. 1a 2a

[0107] The configuration of the components including the fixed platform S of the production line 1a is the same (or substantially the same) as the configuration of the components including the other fixed platform S in workstation D of the production line. 1b

[0108] Similarly, the configuration of the components including the movable platform S of the production line 2a is the same (or substantially the same) as the configuration of the components including the other movable platform S at insertion station I of the production line. 2b

[0109] In the fourth embodiment, for convenience of alignment during processing, the positions and heights of the fixed platform S 1a , the main guide rail (not shown), the main tool, the movable platform S 2a , the sub-guide rail X 2a , Y 2a , Z 2a and the sub-tool can respectively correspond to the positions and heights of the other fixed platform S 1b , the other main guide rail X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b , the other main tool, the other movable platform S 2b , the other sub-guide rail X 2b , Y 2b , Z 2b and the other sub-tool.

[0110] Therefore, compared with the third embodiment, in the fourth embodiment, by setting at least two production lines in each workstation D and by setting at least two production lines in each insertion station D, both the workstation D and the insertion station I can achieve at least twice the throughput.

[0111] Although some examples of the length of the insertion of the components of the insertion station into the workstation have been referred to (for example, compared with Figure 2The invention is described with reference to the values ​​of W4 and / or W5, but other ranges are also contemplated. In fact, the insertion length can be determined (and / or maximized) according to the specific application and the availability of space for overlap.

[0112] Although the present invention is described in large part with reference to specific exemplary workstation systems and workstations of such systems (e.g., for dispensing fluids associated with electronic assembly, for inspecting dispensed fluids, etc.), the invention is not limited thereto. For example, aspects of the present invention relate to dispensing apparatus for dispensing fluids associated with applications other than electronic assembly (e.g., automotive fluid dispensing). In addition, aspects of the present invention relate to workstation systems unrelated to fluid dispensing.

[0113] While the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention, which is intended to be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A workstation system for electronic assembly, comprising: at least one working station (D) and at least one insertion station (I), the at least one working station (D) and the at least one insertion station (I) being arranged alternately and partially overlapping each other, Wherein, at least one of (i) at least one component included in the insertion station (I) and (ii) the moving range of the at least one component is partially located in the workstation (D) without interfering with the components included in the workstation (D), thereby reducing the overall width of the workstation system.

2. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one workstation (D) comprises a dispensing device.

3. The workstation system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The at least one insertion station (I) comprises an AOI device.

4. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one insertion station (I) comprises an AOI device.

5. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workstation system comprises a plurality of workstations (D), each of the plurality of workstations (D) comprising a dispensing device.

6. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one workstation (D) includes a working area and a non-working area, and the at least one component of the insertion station (I) that is partially located in the workstation (D) and / or the moving range of the at least one component that is partially located in the workstation (D) is partially located in the non-working area of ​​the workstation (D).

7. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one component of the insertion station (I) which is partially located in the work station (D) is arranged at a height lower than the component of the work station (D).

8. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one component included in each workstation (D) comprises: Fixed platform (S1) for loading workpieces, three main rails (X1, Y1, Z1), the three main rails (X1, Y1, Z1) being oriented in different directions and being arranged above the fixed platform (S1), wherein one of the main rails (X1) is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece, and A main tool is arranged to move along the main rails (X1, Y1, Z1) to process the workpiece.

9. The workstation system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The master tool is a dispensing needle for dispensing fluid onto the workpiece.

10. The workstation system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The relative movement between the master tool and the workpiece is achieved by the movement of the master tool along the main guide rail (X1, Y1, Z1).

11. The workstation system according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least one component included in each insertion station (I) comprises: a movable platform (S2) for loading and conveying said workpiece, three auxiliary guide rails (X2, Y2, Z2) oriented in different directions, wherein one of the auxiliary guide rails (X2) parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece is arranged at a height lower than the fixed platform (S1), and the movable platform (S2) is arranged on the one auxiliary guide rail (X2), and the remaining auxiliary guide rails (Y2, Z2) are arranged above the movable platform (S2), and A secondary tool is arranged to move along the remaining secondary guide rails (Y2, Z2) to process the workpiece.

12. The workstation system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The secondary tool includes a camera.

13. The workstation system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The relative movement between the auxiliary tool and the workpiece is achieved by the movement of the movable platform (S2) along one of the auxiliary guide rails (X2) and the movement of the auxiliary tool along the remaining auxiliary guide rails (Y2, Z2).

14. The workstation system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The at least one component included in each workstation (D) further comprises: Additional fixed platform (S 1b ), the additional fixed platform (S 1b ) is used to load additional workpieces, The other three main rails (X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b ), the other three main rails (X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b ) are oriented in different directions and are arranged on the further fixed platform (S 1b ), one of the other main rails (X 1b ) is parallel to the conveying direction of the further workpiece, and Another master tool is arranged to move along the other three main rails (X 1b , Y 1b , Z 1b ) is moved for processing the additional workpiece, wherein: The conveying direction of the workpiece is parallel to the conveying direction of the further workpiece.

15. The workstation system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The at least one component included in each insertion station (I) comprises: a movable platform (S2) for loading and transferring the workpiece and the further workpiece, Three secondary guide rails (X2, Y2, Z2) oriented in different directions, wherein two of the secondary guide rails (X2, Y2) are arranged below the fixed platform (S 1a ) and the additional fixed platform (S 1b ), wherein one of the two secondary guide rails (X2) of the secondary guide rails is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece and the conveying direction of the other workpiece, and the movable platform (S2) is arranged on the one secondary guide rail (X2), and the remaining secondary guide rails (Z2) are arranged above the movable platform (S2), and A secondary tool is arranged to move along the remaining secondary guide rails (Z2) to process the workpiece and the further workpiece.

16. The workstation system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The insertion station (I) receives (i) the fixed platform (S) from the previous workstation (D) 1a ) or (ii) the additional fixed platform (S) from the previous workstation (D) 1b ) and providing the processed workpiece or the processed additional workpiece to the fixed platform (S) of the next workstation (D) after processing at the insertion station (I). 1a ) or the other fixed platform (S 1b ).

17. The workstation system according to claim 14, characterized in that: At least one component included in each insertion station (I) comprises: Movable platform (S 2a ), the movable platform (S 2a ) for loading and conveying the workpiece, Three secondary rails (X 2a , Y2, Z2), wherein one of the auxiliary guide rails is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece (X 2a ) is arranged below the fixed platform (S 1a ) at a height, and the movable platform (S 2a ) is arranged on said one secondary guide rail (X 2a )superior, Additional movable platform (S 2b ), the additional movable platform (S 2b ) for loading and conveying said further workpiece, Additional auxiliary rail (X 2b ), the other auxiliary guide rail (X 2b ) is parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece and is arranged below the other fixed platform (S 1b ) at a height, and the additional movable platform (S 2b ) is arranged on the other secondary guide rail (X 2b ) and Secondary tools; The remaining auxiliary guide rails (Y2, Z2) are arranged on the movable platform (S 2a ) and the additional movable platform (S 2b ) and Wherein, the auxiliary tool is arranged to move along the remaining auxiliary guide rails (Y2, Z2) to process the workpiece and the other workpiece.

18. The workstation system according to claim 17, characterized in that: The movable platform (S) of the insertion station (I) 2a ) from the fixed platform (S) of the previous workstation (D) 1a ) receives the workpiece, and after processing at the insertion station (I), provides the processed workpiece to the fixed platform (S) of the next workstation (D) 1a ),as well as The further movable platform (S) of the insertion station (I) 2b ) from the additional fixed platform (S) of the previous workstation (D) 1b ) receives the additional workpiece and provides the processed additional workpiece to the additional fixed platform (S) of the next workstation (D) after processing at the insertion station (I). 1b ).

19. The workstation system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The at least one component included in each insertion station (I) comprises: Movable platform (S 2a ), the movable platform (S 2a ) for loading and conveying the workpiece, Three secondary rails (X 2a , Y 2a , Z 2a ), wherein one of the auxiliary guide rails is parallel to the conveying direction of the workpiece (X 2a ) is arranged below the fixed platform (S 1a ) and the movable platform (S 2a ) is arranged on said one secondary guide rail (X 2a ) and the remaining secondary rails (Y 2a , Z 2a ) is arranged on the movable platform (S 2a ), Auxiliary tool, the auxiliary tool is arranged to move along the remaining auxiliary guide rails (Y 2a , Z 2a ) to move to process the workpiece, Additional movable platform (S 2b ), the additional movable platform (S 2b ) for loading and conveying said further workpiece, The other three secondary rails (X 2b , Y 2b , Z 2b ), wherein one of the other secondary guide rails is parallel to the conveying direction of the other workpiece (X 2b ) is arranged below the other fixed platform (S 1b ) at a height of, and the additional movable platform (S 2b ) is arranged on said one secondary guide rail (X 2b ) and the remaining secondary rails (Y 2b , Z 2b ) is arranged on the other movable platform (S 2b ) and Another auxiliary tool is arranged to move along the remaining auxiliary guide rails (Y 2b , Z 2b ) moves to process the additional workpiece.

20. The workstation system according to claim 19, characterized in that: The movable platform (S) of the insertion station (I) 2a ) from the fixed platform (S) of the previous workstation (D) 1a ) receives the workpiece, and after processing at the insertion station (I), provides the processed workpiece to the fixed platform (S) of the next workstation (D) 1a ),as well as The further movable platform (S) of the insertion station (I) 2b ) from said additional fixed platform (S) of said previous workstation (D) 1b ) receives the additional workpiece and provides the processed additional workpiece to the additional fixed platform (S) of the next workstation (D) after processing at the insertion station (I). 1b ).

21. The workstation system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The moving range of the one secondary guide rail (X2) in the secondary guide rail arranged at a height lower than the fixed platform (S1) and / or the movable platform (S2) on the one secondary guide rail (X2) is partially located in the workstation (D) without interfering with the components of the workstation (D).

22. The workstation system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The workstation width (W1) of the workstation (D) is 800 mm to 1000 mm, the working width (W2) of the working area is 300 mm to 400 mm, and the non-working width (W3) of the non-working area is 200 mm to 300 mm.

23. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insertion station (I) is located between two adjacent workstations (D), and the components and / or the moving range of the components included in the insertion station (I) are respectively inserted into each of the two adjacent workstations (D) by 200 mm to 300 mm so as to have a reduced intermediate station width (W4) of 100 mm to 200 mm.

24. The workstation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An insertion station (I) is arranged at the end of the workstation system, and the components and / or the moving range of the components included in the insertion station (I) are inserted into the adjacent workstation (D) by 200 mm to 300 mm so as to have a reduced station width (W5) of 300 mm to 500 mm.

25. The workstation system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The movable platform (S2) is arranged at the same height as the fixed platform (S1).

26. The workstation system according to claim 11, characterized in that During the transfer of the workpiece between the workstation (D) and the insertion station (I), the main tool or the sub-tool is replaced by a pick-up tool to transfer the workpiece.

27. The workstation system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The workstation system further comprises a robot arm for transferring the workpiece between the workstation (D) and the insertion station (I).

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