Suction nozzle maintenance device and installation system

Abstract

A nozzle maintenance device for maintaining a nozzle used in an attachment device is provided with: a feeder installation unit on which a nozzle feeder that accommodates a plurality of nozzles so as to be able to supply the nozzles and is installed on the attachment device can be installed; a moving part which can pick and place the suction nozzles relative to the suction nozzle feeders installed on the feeder installation part and enables the suction nozzles to move; and a maintenance unit for maintaining the suction nozzle moved by the moving unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This manual discloses a nozzle maintenance device and installation system. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, nozzle maintenance devices have been proposed for maintaining nozzles using adsorption elements of mounting devices. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology that can detach a cuboid-shaped nozzle station (receiving unit) that can house and install multiple nozzles in a manner that allows them to be removed from the top surface. When a nozzle station that has been removed from the mounting device is installed, the nozzles are removed for cleaning and other maintenance.

[0003] Furthermore, as a structure for supplying nozzles to the mounting device, the same structure as that of a component feeder for supplying components to the mounting device is known. For example, in Patent Document 2, a structure of a surround-type nozzle station having a housing and nozzles arranged radially on the outer peripheral side of a disc is disclosed as a nozzle feeder for supplying nozzles to the mounting device.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: WO2017 / 029731A1

[0007] Patent Document 2: WO2014 / 188520A1 Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] When maintaining the nozzles housed in the nozzle feeder of Patent Document 2, it is necessary to remove the nozzles from the circular nozzle station and install them in the nozzle maintenance device, which requires a significant amount of labor and time. Furthermore, even if the nozzle feeder is designed with a structure that allows for the loading and unloading of the cuboid nozzle station as described in Patent Document 1, it is still necessary to remove the nozzle station from the nozzle feeder and install it in the nozzle maintenance device, further increasing the labor and time required by the operator.

[0010] The main purpose of this disclosure is to save operators labor and time in the maintenance of suction nozzles.

[0011] Methods for solving problems

[0012] The following means are employed in this disclosure to achieve the aforementioned principal objectives.

[0013] The nozzle maintenance device disclosed herein maintains nozzles used in an installation device. Its main purpose is to include: a feeder mounting section capable of mounting a nozzle feeder that accommodates a plurality of nozzles in a manner sufficient to supply the nozzles and is mounted on the installation device; a moving section capable of picking up and placing the nozzles relative to the nozzle feeder mounted on the feeder mounting section and moving the nozzles; and a maintenance section for maintaining the nozzles after they have been moved by the moving section.

[0014] The nozzle maintenance device disclosed herein can install the nozzle feeder, which is installed in the mounting device, in the feeder mounting section of the nozzle maintenance device. Therefore, it can save the operator's labor and time in nozzle maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a rough structural diagram of the system 10 installation.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the mounting device 30.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the component feeder 40.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a rough structural diagram of the nozzle station 50.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the suction station 50.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the suction nozzle feeder 60.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the loader 70.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the nozzle maintenance device 80.

[0023] Figure 9 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the extraction heights H1 and H2 of the suction nozzle 33.

[0024] Figure 10 This is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical connections of the various devices, management device 90, and AGV 100 in the production line 20.

[0025] Figure 11 This is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical connections of the nozzle maintenance device 80.

[0026] Figure 12 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the automatic handling of the nozzle feeder 60.

[0027] Figure 13This is a rough structural diagram of the system 10B installation. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described using the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a rough structural diagram of the system 10 installation. (For example...) Figure 1 As shown, the installation system 10 includes: an installation production line 20, located in the work area 12; a nozzle maintenance device 80, located in a maintenance area 14 outside the work area 12; a management device 90; and an automated guided vehicle (AGV) 100. Additionally, Figure 1 The left and right directions are the X-axis, the front and back directions are the Y-axis, and the up and down directions are the Z-axis.

[0029] The production line 20 includes: a printing device 22, which prints onto the substrate S (see reference). Figure 2 The assembly line 20 includes: a solder printing device 24 for inspecting the solder printing status; a storage unit 26 for storing various feeders; multiple mounting devices 30 for mounting components onto the substrate S; and a mounting inspection device 28 for inspecting the mounting status of the components. These are arranged in the transport direction (X-axis direction) of the substrate S. Additionally, the assembly line 20 includes a loader 70 capable of moving along an X-axis track 21 set in the X-axis direction.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the mounting device 30 includes a substrate handling device 31, a mounting head 32, a moving device 34, a feeder table 36, a component camera 37, a nozzle station 50, and an opening / closing drive unit 38 (see reference). Figure 10 ) and control unit 39 (refer to Figure 10 The substrate transport device 31 is a belt conveyor that transports the substrate S from left to right. The mounting head 32 is a rotating head with multiple suction nozzles 33 arranged circumferentially to attract components. The multiple suction nozzles 33 are rotated, and the suction nozzles 33 at predetermined rotation positions are raised and lowered along the Z-axis. The moving device 34 moves the mounting head 32 along the XY direction. The mounting head 32 attracts components supplied by the component feeder 40 mounted on the feeder table 36 to the suction nozzles 33, and moves them onto the substrate S via the moving device 34 to mount the components onto the substrate S. The component camera 37 takes pictures of the components attracted to the suction nozzles 33 from below.

[0031] The component feeder 40 is a belt feeder that sequentially supplies components to a component supply position by feeding out a belt containing multiple components. For example... Figure 3As shown, the component feeder 40 includes: a main body 41 that holds a reel 42 with a wound belt so that it can rotate about a central axis; a belt feeding mechanism 44 that feeds a predetermined amount of belt from the reel 42 each time; and a control unit 49. Furthermore, the main body 41 has a connector 45 and two positioning pins 46 at its front end in the mounting direction of the component feeder 40 toward the feeder table 36, and tracks 47a and 47b extending in the mounting direction are provided at its upper and lower parts. One positioning pin 46 is provided above and one below the connector 45. The control unit 49 is composed of a known CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and outputs drive signals to the belt feeding mechanism 44. In addition, the control unit 49 communicates with the control unit (e.g., control unit 39) at the mounting destination of the component feeder 40 via the connector 45.

[0032] The feeder platform 36 is detachably equipped with multiple component feeders 40 arranged side-by-side. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the feeder platform 36 is an L-shaped platform in side view, having multiple slots 36a, two positioning holes 36b corresponding to each slot 36a, and connectors 36c corresponding to each slot 36a. The lower rail 47b of the component feeder 40 is inserted into the slot 36a. Additionally, the upper rail 47a of the component feeder 40 is inserted into a slot on the lower surface of the upper plate 36u disposed on the upper side of the feeder platform 36. The component feeder 40 is mounted on the feeder platform 36 by sliding the component feeder 40, which has its rail 47a inserted into the slot of the upper plate 36u and its rail 47b inserted into the slot 36a. The component feeder 40 is positioned on the feeder platform 36 by inserting two positioning pins 46 of the component feeder 40 into the two positioning holes 36b. The connector 36c is disposed between the two positioning holes 36b and is electrically connected to the connector 45 of the component feeder 40.

[0033] The nozzle station 50 houses a plurality of nozzles 33 arranged on its upper surface and can be detachably mounted on the mounting device 30. For example... Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the suction station 50 includes a main body 51, a baffle 53, and a spring 55. The main body 51 has a flange 33a that supports the suction nozzle 33 and receives the front end of the suction nozzle 33. The baffle 53 is configured to cover the upper surface of the main body 51 and extend around the lower side of the main body 51, allowing it to... Figure 5 It slides in the left and right direction. Additionally, the baffle 53 has multiple through holes 54 on its upper surface at the same intervals as the receiving hole 52, with a diameter larger than the flange 33a of the suction nozzle 33. The spring 55 moves the baffle 53 relative to the body 51... Figure 5 Applying force to the left causes the baffle 53 to be in a state where each through hole 54 is offset from each receiving hole 52 (closed state). This state is because the edge of the through hole 54 covers part of the flange 33a of the nozzle 33 (part of the receiving hole 52), making it impossible to remove or place the nozzle 33.

[0034] Additionally, the baffle 53 has an opening / closing drive unit 38 formed at its lower part when it is installed on the mounting device 30 (see reference). Figure 10 The recess (engaged portion) 53a engages with the lever. Although not shown in the figure, the opening / closing drive unit 38 includes, for example, an actuator for moving the lever forward and backward and an engaging member fixed to the front end of the lever, the engaging member being configured to engage with the recess 53a. The baffle 53 is driven by the opening / closing drive unit 38 to... Figure 5 Slide it to the right so that each through hole 54 and each receiving hole 52 are completely overlapped (open state). This state allows the suction nozzle 33 to be picked up and put into place relative to each receiving hole 52.

[0035] The nozzle feeder 60 supplies multiple nozzles 33 to the mounting device 30. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the nozzle feeder 60 includes a main body 61, a lifting drive unit 62, an opening and closing drive unit 63, and a control unit 69, and the nozzle station 50 can be detachably mounted on it. The main body 61, except for its width in the X-axis direction, has an overall shape approximately the same as the main body 41 of the component feeder 40. Furthermore, the main body 61 is provided with connectors 65 and two positioning pins 66 of the same shape as those of the component feeder 40, and tracks 67a and 67b of the same shape as those of the track 47a and 47b of the component feeder 40. Thus, the nozzle feeder 60 can be mounted and detached from the feeder table 36 in the same way as the component feeder 40, with the two positioning pins 66 inserted into the two positioning holes 36b, and the connectors 65 electrically connected to the connectors 36c. Moreover, since the main body 61 of the nozzle feeder 60 is relatively wide, two tracks 67b are provided, for example.

[0036] The lifting drive unit 62 is configured to move the nozzle station 50 mounted on the nozzle feeder 60 between a lower standby position and an upper nozzle replacement position. The lower standby position is a position that prevents interference between the nozzle 33 held by the mounting head 32 and the nozzle station 50 when the mounting head 32 picks up a component from the component supply position of the component feeder 40. The upper nozzle replacement position is a position where the mounting head 32 can pick up and place the nozzle 33 relative to the nozzle station 50 of the nozzle feeder 60 for replacement. Similarly, the opening / closing drive unit 63, like the opening / closing drive unit 38 described above, opens and closes by sliding the baffle 53 of the nozzle station 50, and uses an actuator to operate a locking member that engages with the recess 53a of the baffle 53 to open and close the baffle 53.

[0037] The loader 70 moves along the X-axis track 21, automatically changing the component feeder 40 and suction nozzle feeder 60 between the storage tank 26 and each installation device 30. For example... Figure 7As shown, the loader 70 includes a moving device 72 for moving the loader 70 along the X-axis track 21, a transfer device 74 for transferring the component feeder 40 and the suction nozzle feeder 60 to the mounting device 30 and the storage tank 26, and a control unit 79 (see reference). Figure 10 The moving device 72 includes an X-axis motor 72a (servo motor) that drives a drive belt to move the loader 70 along the X-axis direction, and a guide roller 72b that guides the movement of the loader 70. The transfer device 74 includes a clamping part 75, a clamping element feeder 40, a suction nozzle feeder 60, and a Y-axis slider 76, which moves the clamping part 75 along the Y-axis track 76b in the Y-axis direction by being driven by the Y-axis motor 76a.

[0038] Storage compartment 26 is a place for temporarily storing the component feeders 40, nozzle feeders 60, and used component feeders 40 and nozzle feeders 60, etc., in each installation device 30. Storage compartment 26 is equipped with a feeder station 27, which, like the feeder station 36, has multiple slots, connectors, etc. (see reference). Figure 10 When the component feeder 40 and the nozzle feeder 60 are installed on the feeder station 27, the connectors 45 and 65 are electrically connected to the connectors of the feeder station 27. Furthermore, the storage unit 26 can also be configured to allow replacement for each feeder station 27 equipped with the component feeder 40, etc.

[0039] The nozzle maintenance device 80 performs maintenance on the nozzle 33. Additionally, a device for maintaining the component feeder 40, the component feeder 40, the nozzle station 50, the nozzle feeder 60, and a storage rack for the nozzle 33 can also be installed in the maintenance area 14. The nozzle maintenance device 80 includes a nozzle station mounting section 81, a feeder platform 82, a clamping device 83, a moving device 84, a cleaning section 85, a drying section 86, an inspection section 87, a waste bin 88, and a control section 89 (see reference). Figure 11 The nozzle station mounting section 81 can detachably mount the nozzle station 50, for example, it can mount 3 nozzle stations 50. Although the figure is omitted, the nozzle station mounting section 81 is configured to allow the baffle 53 of the mounted nozzle station 50 to be opened so that the nozzle 33 can be removed and placed.

[0040] The feeder table 82 is a nozzle feeder mounting section for mounting a nozzle feeder 60, for example, mounting one nozzle feeder 60. Like the feeder table 36, the feeder table 82 is an L-shaped table in side view, equipped with multiple slots 82a, two positioning holes 82b, and a connector 82c. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the nozzle feeder 60 has, for example, two tracks 67b. Therefore, the feeder table 82 only needs to have two slots 82a formed at positions where the two tracks 67b can be inserted; slots 82a may not need to be formed in the portions where the tracks 67b are not inserted. Additionally, the tracks 67a of the nozzle feeder 60 are inserted into slots on the lower surface of the upper plate 82u disposed on the upper side of the feeder table 82. The nozzle feeder 60 is mounted on the feeder stage 82 by sliding the nozzle feeder 60, which has its rail 67a inserted in the slot of the upper plate 82u and its rail 67b inserted in the slot 82a. The connector 65 is electrically connected to the connector 82c.

[0041] The chuck assembly 83 grips the nozzle 33 and can pick up and put the nozzle 33 relative to the receiving holes 52 of the nozzle station 50 and the nozzle feeder 60, respectively. The moving device 84 is configured to move the chuck assembly 83 in the XY direction and move it up and down in the Z-axis direction. Driven by the moving device 84, the nozzle 33 gripped by the chuck assembly 83 moves toward the cleaning section 85 (cleaning tray 85a), the drying section 86, and the inspection section 87, or is received in the receiving hole 52 of the nozzle station 50, or is discarded in the waste bin 88.

[0042] Here, Figure 9 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the removal heights H1 and H2 of the suction nozzle 33. The removal height H1 is the height at which the chuck 83 removes the suction nozzle 33 from the suction nozzle station 50 installed in the suction nozzle station mounting section 81. The removal height H2 is the height at which the chuck 83 removes the suction nozzle 33 from the suction nozzle station 50 installed in the suction nozzle feeder 60 on the feeder table 82. That is, the suction nozzle station 50 of the suction nozzle feeder 60 is located at the upper suction nozzle replacement position. The removal heights H1 and H2 represent, for example, the height from a predetermined reference position such as the ground of the maintenance area 14 or a reference surface within the suction nozzle maintenance device 80, and are also referred to as the removal and placement heights of the suction nozzle 33. Furthermore, the removal heights H1 and H2 are set to, for example, approximately the center of the shaft portion of the suction nozzle 33 exposed upwards from the baffle 53 in the height direction, but are not limited to this. In this embodiment, the feeder table 82 is configured such that the removal height H2 is the same as the removal height H1.

[0043] The cleaning unit 85 moves the cleaning tray 85a, which can hold multiple nozzles 33, to the cleaning area 85b, where the outer surface and internal flow path of each nozzle 33 are cleaned. The drying unit 86 blows compressed air onto each nozzle 33 to remove foreign matter adhering to the nozzle 33 or to dry the nozzle 33. The inspection unit 87 performs sliding checks, tip checks, and flow rate checks on the nozzles 33. The sliding check is performed by determining whether the pressure when the nozzle 33 is pressed against the force sensor is normal. The tip check is performed by processing images obtained from the nozzle 33 to determine whether there are foreign objects or defects in the nozzle 33. The flow rate check is performed by determining whether the airflow rate flowing through the internal flow path of the nozzle 33 is normal. The waste bin 88 discards the nozzles 33 that are determined to be abnormal during the inspection by the inspection unit 87. The waste bin 88 is divided into multiple areas, for example, nozzles 33 are classified and discarded according to the cause of the abnormality.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 10 As shown, the management device 90 includes a control unit 91, a storage unit 92, a communication unit 93, an input device 96, and a display 98. The control unit 91 is configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU. The storage unit 92 is a device such as an HDD that stores various information. The communication unit 93 can be communicatively connected to each device via wired or wireless means. The input device 96 includes a keyboard and a mouse for operators to input various commands. The display 98 is a liquid crystal display device that displays various information. The storage unit 92 stores the production program for the substrate S. The production program determines the number of components to be installed, the installation sequence, the installation position, the type of nozzle 33 required, and the number of substrates to be produced, etc., according to the type of each substrate S (substrate type). The control unit 91 sends work instructions, production program information, and replacement instructions for the component feeder 40 and nozzle feeder 60 to each device and the operator's portable terminal (not shown) via the communication unit 93, or receives information on work status and work results from each device.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the AGV100 includes a body section 102, a transfer device 104, and a control section 106 (see reference). Figure 10The AGV 100 automatically moves by transmitting power from a driving motor (not shown) to the wheels 101 of the vehicle body 102. Additionally, the AGV 100 can mount a component feeder 40 and a nozzle feeder 60 on the vehicle body 102. It detects the presence or absence of the components, surrounding obstacles, and current position using sensors (not shown), and transmits the current position and vehicle status to the management device 90 via wireless communication. The transfer device 104 includes a clamping part 105 that clamps the component feeder 40 and the nozzle feeder 60 on the vehicle body 102, and a sliding member (not shown) that moves the clamping part 105 along the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 102. Based on the work instructions from the management device 90, the AGV100 moves the component feeder 40 and the nozzle maintenance device 80 to the storage 26 and the nozzle maintenance device 80, or transfers the component feeder 40 between the AGV100 and the storage 26, or transfers the nozzle feeder 60 between the AGV100 and the storage 26 and the nozzle maintenance device 80.

[0046] The installation process performed by the installation device 30 of the installation system 10 configured in this way, based on the production procedure, will be described. Furthermore, if the type of nozzle 33 required for the installation process is not installed, the control unit 39 moves the installation head 32 toward the nozzle station 50 or the nozzle feeder 60 (nozzle station 50) to install (replace) the required nozzle 33. During the installation process, the control unit 39 moves the installation head 32 above the component supply position of the component feeder 40, causing the nozzle 33 to descend and adsorb the component. When the adsorption of the component is complete, the control unit 39 moves the installation head 32 above the part camera 37 to photograph the component adsorbed on the nozzle 33. Based on the photographed image, the control unit 39 determines the adsorption deviation of the component relative to the nozzle 33 and corrects the target installation position to eliminate the adsorption deviation. Then, based on the target installation position, the control unit 39 moves the installation head 32 (nozzle 33) above the substrate S, causing the nozzle 33 to descend and install the component onto the substrate S. The control unit 39 repeatedly performs component adsorption and component installation until all components are installed on the substrate S.

[0047] Here, the nozzle station 50 and nozzle feeder 60 are used for supplying the required nozzles 33 to the mounting device 30 and for recovering the unwanted nozzles 33 from the mounting device 30 during production changeover adjustments associated with substrate type changes. Additionally, the nozzle station 50 and nozzle feeder 60 are also used for recovering nozzles 33 requiring maintenance. Furthermore, each nozzle 33 is determined to require maintenance when, for example, its usage time reaches a predetermined time or the number of component suctions reaches a predetermined number. Furthermore, if the nozzle 33 experiences bending at its tip, foreign matter attachment, or insufficient airflow (insufficient negative pressure) due to aging, the components suctioned by that nozzle 33 are prone to suction deviation. Therefore, the control unit 91 of the management device 90, the control unit 39 of the mounting device 30, and the control unit of the mounting inspection device 28 determine that nozzle 33 maintenance is required when they understand the tendency of such suction deviation based on images captured by the part camera 37 and inspection results from the mounting inspection device 28.

[0048] Furthermore, the installation and removal of the nozzle station 50, which houses the nozzles 33 required for supply, recycling, and maintenance, and the nozzle feeder 60, on which the nozzle station 50 is installed, are performed as follows. For example, the operator installs or removes the nozzle station 50 relative to the mounting device 30, or relative to the nozzle station mounting section 81 of the nozzle maintenance device 80. Similarly, the operator installs or removes the nozzle feeder 60, on which the nozzle station 50 is installed, relative to the feeder platform 36 of the mounting device 30, or relative to the feeder platform 82 of the nozzle maintenance device 80. When installing the nozzle feeder 60, on which the nozzle station 50 is installed, to the mounting device 30 or the nozzle maintenance device 80, the operator does not need to remove the nozzle station 50 from the nozzle feeder 60, thus saving labor and time and reducing operating hours. Furthermore, the removal height H1 of the nozzle 33 from the nozzle station 50 of the nozzle station mounting section 81 is the same as the removal height H2 of the nozzle 33 from the nozzle feeder 60 of the feeder table 82. Therefore, the lifting control when the chuck device 83 removes the nozzle 33 can be standardized, thus preventing the control from becoming complicated.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, automatic handling and loading / unloading of the nozzle feeder 60 equipped with the nozzle station 50 are possible. For example, such as... Figure 12 As shown in (1), the AGV100 automatically transports the nozzle feeder 60 between the installation production line 20 and the nozzle maintenance device 80. That is, the AGV100 removes the nozzle feeder 60 from the storage 26 (feeder platform 27) and automatically transports it to the nozzle maintenance device 80 (feeder platform 82), or removes it from the nozzle maintenance device 80 and automatically transports it to the storage 26. In addition, as Figure 12As shown in (2), the loader 70 automatically transports the suction nozzle feeder 60 within the installation production line 20. That is, the loader 70 removes the suction nozzle feeder 60 from the storage silo 26 (feeder platform 27) and automatically transports it to the installation device 30 (feeder platform 36), or removes it from the installation device 30 and automatically transports it to the storage silo 26. In this way, since the automatic transport and unloading of the suction nozzle feeder 60 based on the AGV 100 and the loader 70 can be performed, the transport operation of the suction nozzle feeder 60 can be carried out efficiently.

[0050] Here, the correspondence between the constituent elements of this embodiment and the constituent elements of this disclosure is clarified. In this embodiment, the feeder platform 82 corresponds to the feeder mounting section of this disclosure; the chuck device 83 and the moving device 84 correspond to the moving section; and the cleaning section 85, drying section 86, and inspection section 87 correspond to the maintenance section. The nozzle station 50 corresponds to the housing unit, and the nozzle station mounting section 81 corresponds to the unit mounting section. The track 67b of the nozzle feeder 60 corresponds to the track; the connector 65 corresponds to the connector; the slot 82a of the feeder platform 82 corresponds to the slot; and the connector 82c corresponds to the connector. The installation production line 20 corresponds to the installation production line; the nozzle maintenance device 80 corresponds to the nozzle maintenance device; the loader 70 corresponds to the automatic transport device (in-production line transport device, first automatic transport device); and the automatic transport vehicle (AGV) 100 corresponds to the automatic transport device (out-of-production line transport device, second automatic transport device).

[0051] In the installation system 10 described above, the nozzle feeder 60 installed in the installation device 30 can be directly installed on the feeder platform 82 of the nozzle maintenance device 80. Therefore, it can save labor and time for the maintenance of the nozzle 33.

[0052] Furthermore, the nozzle maintenance device 80 includes a nozzle station mounting section 81 and a feeder platform 82, allowing for maintenance of the nozzle 33 regardless of whether the nozzle station 50 or the nozzle feeder 60 is installed, thus enabling efficient maintenance. Additionally, the operator can install the nozzle feeder 60 into the nozzle maintenance device 80 without removing the nozzle station 50, saving labor and time associated with loading and unloading the nozzle station 50. Moreover, the feeder platform 82 of the nozzle maintenance device 80 is configured with consistent removal heights H1 and H2, thus standardizing the lifting control of the chuck device 83 when picking up and placing the nozzle 33, preventing complex control procedures.

[0053] Furthermore, the nozzle feeder 60 is equipped with a rail 67b that can be inserted into a slot 36a of the feeder platform 36 of the mounting device 30, and a connector 65 that can be connected to a connector 36c of the feeder platform 36. The feeder platform 82 of the nozzle maintenance device 80 is similarly provided with a slot 82a and a connector 82c. Therefore, the nozzle feeder 60 can be installed in the nozzle maintenance device 80 in the same manner as the nozzle feeder 60 installed in the mounting device 30, thus enabling automated handling (automatic loading and unloading) of the nozzle feeder 60 based on the AGV 100 and loader 70. This allows for efficient handling of the nozzle feeder 60.

[0054] Furthermore, this disclosure is not limited to any of the above-described embodiments. As long as it falls within the technical scope of this disclosure, it can of course be implemented in various ways.

[0055] In one embodiment, the nozzle maintenance device 80 is disposed in a maintenance area 14, which is different from the work area 12, but it is not limited thereto and may also be disposed in the work area 12. Additionally, as... Figure 13 As shown in the variation, a nozzle maintenance device 80B can also be provided within the installation production line 20B. In the installation production line 20B, for example, in the installation device 30 and the installation inspection device 28 (in... Figure 13 A nozzle maintenance device 80B is provided between (illustration omitted). The nozzle maintenance device 80B has the same structure as the nozzle maintenance device 80 of the embodiment, except that it can be configured as part of a transport channel including the transport substrate S. Furthermore, the nozzle maintenance device 80B can also be provided in other locations within the production line 20B, such as next to the storage warehouse 26.

[0056] Thus, by installing a nozzle maintenance device 80B within the installation production line 20B, the nozzles 33 scheduled for maintenance can be quickly maintained, or the maintained nozzles 33 can be quickly supplied to the installation device 30. Furthermore, in a modified example, the X-axis track 21 extends in front of the nozzle maintenance device 80B, allowing the loader 70 to automatically transport the nozzle feeder 60 to the nozzle maintenance device 80B for automatic loading and unloading. That is, the loader 70 can automatically transport (load and unload) the nozzle feeder 60 between the installation device 30, the storage silo 26, and the nozzle maintenance device 80, thereby enabling more efficient handling of the nozzle feeder 60.

[0057] In the implementation and variations, both the loader 70 and the AGV 100 automatically transport the suction nozzle feeder 60. However, it is also possible for only one of the loader 70 and the AGV 100 to automatically transport the suction nozzle feeder 60, or for neither the loader 70 nor the AGV 100 to automatically transport the suction nozzle feeder 60. That is, the suction nozzle feeder 60 can also be transported by an operator. In addition, the suction nozzle feeder 60 can be detachably mounted with the suction nozzle station 50, but it is also possible for the suction nozzle station 50 to be fixed in place without being detachable. Furthermore, the feeder platform 82 of the suction nozzle maintenance device 80 is provided with the same structure as the feeder platform 36, but it is not limited to this; any structure that can accommodate the suction nozzle feeder 60 is acceptable. In addition, the suction nozzle maintenance device 80 is configured such that the feeder platform 82 has the same removal height H1 and H2, but it is not limited to this; the feeder platform 82 can also be configured such that the removal height H1 and H2 are different. In addition, the nozzle maintenance device 80 can be equipped with a nozzle station 50, but it is only necessary to be able to install at least a nozzle feeder 60, or it is not necessary to install a nozzle station 50.

[0058] This specification also discloses the technical concept of changing "the nozzle maintenance device described in technical solution 1 or 2" to "the nozzle maintenance device described in any one of technical solutions 1 to 4" in original technical solution 5, and the technical concept of changing "the nozzle maintenance device described in technical solution 1" to "the nozzle maintenance device described in any one of technical solutions 1 to 5" in original technical solutions 6 and 7.

[0059] Industrial applicability

[0060] This disclosure can be applied to the field of mounting components that are adsorbed by a nozzle.

[0061] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0062] 10 Installation System, 12 Work Area, 14 Maintenance Area, 20 Installation Production Line, 22 Printing Unit, 24 Printing Inspection Unit, 26 Storage Warehouse, 27 Feeder Table, 28 Installation Inspection Unit, 30 Installation Unit, 31 Substrate Handling Unit, 32 Mounting Head, 33 Nozzle, 33a Flange, 34 Moving Device, 36 Feeder Table, 36a Slot, 36b Positioning Hole, 36c Connector, 36u Upper Board, 37 Part Camera, 38 Opening / Closing Drive Unit, 39 Control Unit, 40 Component Feeder, 41 Main Body, 42 Reel, 43 Belt Feeding Mechanism, 45 Connector, 46 Positioning Pin, 47a, 47b Rails, 49 Control Unit, 50 Nozzle Station, 51 Main Body, 52 Receiving Hole, 53 Baffle, 53a Recess, 54 Through Hole, 55 Spring, 60 Nozzle Feeder, 61 Main Body, 62 Lifting Drive Unit, 63 Opening / Closing Drive Unit, 6 5 Connector, 66 Positioning Pin, 67a, 67b Rails, 69 Control Unit, 70 Loader, 72 Moving Device, 72a X-axis Motor, 72b Guide Roller, 74 Transfer Device, 75 Clamping Unit, 76 Y-axis Slider, 76a Y-axis Motor, 76b Y-axis Guide Rail, 79 Control Unit, 80 Nozzle Maintenance Device, 81 Nozzle Station Installation Unit, 82 Feeder Table, 82a Slot, 82b Positioning Hole, 86c Connector, 82u Upper Plate, 83 Chuck Device, 84 Moving Device, 85 Cleaning Unit, 86 Drying Unit, 87 Inspection Unit, 88 Waste Bin, 89 Control Unit, 90 Management Device, 91 Control Unit, 92 Storage Unit, 93 Communication Unit, 96 Input Device, 98 Display, 100 Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), 101 Wheels, 102 Body Unit, 104 Transfer Device, 105 Clamping Unit, 106 Control Unit, S-board.

Claims

1. A nozzle maintenance device for maintaining nozzles used in an installation device, wherein, The nozzle maintenance device includes: The feeder mounting section is capable of mounting a nozzle feeder, which accommodates a plurality of the nozzles in a manner capable of supplying the nozzles and is mounted on the mounting device. The moving part is capable of picking up and placing the suction nozzle relative to the suction nozzle feeder installed in the feeder mounting part, and moving the suction nozzle; and The maintenance unit performs maintenance on the suction nozzle after it has been moved by the moving part.

2. The nozzle maintenance device according to claim 1, wherein, The nozzle maintenance device includes a receiving unit mounting section, which can mount receiving units. The receiving units have multiple nozzles arranged on their upper surface and are mounted on the mounting device. The movable part is capable of picking up and placing the suction nozzle relative to the receiving unit installed in the receiving unit mounting part.

3. The nozzle maintenance device according to claim 2, wherein, The receiving unit is installed in a detachable manner on the nozzle feeder.

4. The nozzle maintenance device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein, The feeder mounting section is configured such that the height at which the moving part removes the nozzle from the mounted nozzle feeder is the same as the height at which the moving part removes the nozzle from the receiving unit mounted in the receiving unit mounting section.

5. The nozzle maintenance device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The nozzle feeder includes: a track that can be inserted into a slot, the slot being disposed in the mounting device and for inserting the track of a component feeder for supplying components; and a connector that can be connected to a connector for electrically connecting the component feeder to the mounting device. The feeder mounting section is provided with: a slot for inserting the track of the nozzle feeder; and a connector for electrically connecting to the connector of the nozzle feeder.

6. An installation system, comprising: The installation production line is equipped with multiple of the aforementioned installation devices; The nozzle maintenance device according to claim 1 is disposed outside the installation production line; and An automatic conveying device automatically transports the nozzle feeder between the installation production line and the nozzle maintenance device, and is capable of loading and unloading the nozzle feeder relative to the feeder mounting section.

7. An installation system, comprising: The installation production line is equipped with multiple installation devices and the nozzle maintenance device as described in claim 1; and An automatic conveying device automatically transports the nozzle feeder between multiple installation devices and the nozzle maintenance device within the installation production line, and is capable of loading and unloading the nozzle feeder relative to the feeder mounting portion.

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