Mounting device and mounting support method

Abstract

A component mounting device (1020) is provided with: a head member (1160) for mounting a component supplied by a component supply unit (31) on a substrate (1200); an arrangement unit that arranges a plurality of feeders provided in the component supply unit (31) side by side in a predetermined direction; and one or more receiving units (314) configured so as to be able to communicate with a tag (315t) attached to a housing (315) of the feeder. In addition, the more than one receiving part (314) is arranged above the component supply unit (31).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to installation apparatus and installation support methods. Background Technology

[0002] A component supply device is known in the past, which extracts components from a housing containing components and supplies the components to an assembly device. The component supply device needs to supply components suitable for production from a variety of components to the assembly device. Therefore, it is desirable for the component supply device to obtain information about the components housed in the housing.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an RF tag reading system comprising a reading device and a control device. The reading device has an antenna for receiving signals from an RF (Radio Frequency) tag attached to a managed item, and the control device acquires information about the RF tag from the received signals. The control device is able to acquire information about the managed item based on the received signals.

[0004] For example, when a component is housed and mounted on the housing of a feeder with an RF tag attached, information about the component housed in the housing can be obtained by reading the RF tag via the feeder using the technology of Patent Document 1.

[0005] Existing technical documents

[0006] Patent documents

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-102530 Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] However, since the feeder has a metal frame, when reading RF tags using the technology in Patent Document 1, the feeder needs to be processed, for example, by setting a transmission window for transmitting radio waves, thus complicating the feeder's structure. Therefore, it is desirable to obtain information about the object with a simpler structure.

[0010] Therefore, this disclosure provides an installation apparatus and installation support method that can obtain information about an object with a simpler configuration.

[0011] Methods for solving problems

[0012] One aspect of the mounting apparatus disclosed herein includes: a head member for mounting a component supplied by a component supply unit onto a substrate; a configuration section for arranging a plurality of feeders provided by the component supply unit side by side in a predetermined direction; and one or more receiving sections configured to communicate with a tag mounted on a first component receiving body of the feeder, the one or more receiving sections being disposed above the component supply unit.

[0013] One aspect of this disclosure relates to an installation support method for determining the position of a component housing in a mounting device configuration section. The mounting device includes: a head member for mounting components supplied by a component supply unit onto a substrate; a plurality of configuration sections having feeders of the component supply unit arranged side-by-side in a predetermined direction; and one or more receiving sections configured to communicate with a tag of the component housing mounted on the feeder, the receiving sections being disposed above the component supply unit. In this installation support method, the position of the component housing in the configuration section is determined based on the intensity of radio waves received by the one or more receiving sections from the tag of the component housing.

[0014] Invention Effects

[0015] Through one aspect of this disclosure, it is possible to realize an installation device, etc., that acquires information about an object with a more simplified configuration. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1A This is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the component mounting line according to Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 1B This is a diagram showing the general configuration of the component mounting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the trolley involved in Embodiment 1.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a carrier cartridge in a temporary storage location according to Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view showing the feeder according to Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of tags and antennas set on multiple objects according to Embodiment 1.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of the carrier cartridge according to Embodiment 1.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the general configuration of the carrier cartridge supply device according to Embodiment 1.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the component mounting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the antenna and tag used in the verification according to Embodiment 1.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the distribution of received radio wave intensity for each antenna involved in Embodiment 1.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the component mounting system according to Embodiment 1.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a diagram schematically illustrating the antenna involved in a variation of Embodiment 1.

[0029] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the general configuration of the component mounting device according to Embodiment 2.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing the trolley and its surroundings involved in Embodiment 2.

[0031] Figure 15 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the trolley involved in a variation of embodiment 2. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The mounting apparatus according to the first aspect of this disclosure includes: a head member for mounting a component supplied by a component supply unit onto a substrate; a configuration section for arranging a plurality of feeders provided by the component supply unit side by side in a predetermined direction; and one or more receiving sections configured to communicate with a tag of a first component housing mounted on the feeder, the one or more receiving sections being disposed above the component supply unit.

[0033] Therefore, since the receiving unit is positioned above the component supply unit, the information on the tag can be read without using a feeder. That is, there is no need to install a transmission window or similar device on the feeder. Thus, by using this mounting device, information about the object can be obtained with a simpler configuration.

[0034] Alternatively, for example, the mounting device according to the second aspect of this disclosure, according to the mounting device according to the first aspect, may include a protective cover portion disposed above the component supply unit, the protective cover portion separating the movable range of the head member from the component supply unit, and the one or more receiving portions being assembled to the protective cover portion.

[0035] Therefore, for example, when a protective cover is provided on the mounting device, a receiving part can be mounted on the protective cover. That is, there is no need to add a component for mounting the receiving part to the mounting device. Thus, with the mounting device, information about the object can be obtained with a more simplified configuration.

[0036] Alternatively, for example, the installation device according to the third aspect of this disclosure, according to the installation device according to the second aspect, may have one side of the feeder configured to protrude from the protective cover in a plan view, and the one side of the feeder is a mating surface that engages with a side of the first component housing on which the label is provided.

[0037] Therefore, when the first component housing is mounted on the feeder, the protective cover is less likely to cause obstruction. This not only prevents a decrease in workability but also allows for the acquisition of information about the object with a simpler configuration.

[0038] Alternatively, for example, the installation device according to the fourth aspect of this disclosure, according to the installation device according to the second or third aspect, may have the component supply unit disposed on the trolley section and hold the plurality of the feeders together, the trolley section being detachable from a predetermined position on the main body of the device, and the protective cover section disposed on the trolley section.

[0039] Therefore, for example, when the protective cover is provided on the trolley section, the receiving section can be mounted on the protective cover. That is, there is no need to add a component for mounting the receiving section to the trolley section. Thus, by installing the device, information about the object can be obtained with a more simplified configuration.

[0040] Alternatively, for example, the installation device according to the fifth aspect of this disclosure, or the installation device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, may have the first component housing disposed on the upper part of the feeder.

[0041] Therefore, it is possible to more effectively prevent the feeder from interfering with communication between the receiving unit and the tag.

[0042] Alternatively, for example, the installation device according to the sixth aspect of this disclosure, according to the installation device according to the fifth aspect, may have a holding area for holding the second component container provided below the component supply unit, and the one or more receiving units may be configured in a manner that enables communication with a tag of the second component container held in the holding area.

[0043] Accordingly, the receiving unit can also obtain information from the tag on the second component housing. For example, when the receiving unit for the first component housing and the receiving unit for the second component housing are implemented by a common receiving unit, the configuration of the installation device can be simplified compared to the case where each receiving unit is provided separately.

[0044] Alternatively, for example, the mounting device according to the seventh aspect of this disclosure, or the mounting device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, may have a number of receiving portions that is less than the number of first component housings that can be configured in the configuration portion.

[0045] Therefore, since the number of receiving parts can be reduced, the configuration of the installation device can be further simplified.

[0046] Furthermore, the installation support method disclosed in the eighth aspect is an installation support method for determining the position of a component housing in a mounting device, the mounting device comprising: a head member for mounting a component supplied by a component supply unit onto a substrate; a plurality of mounting devices having feeders of the component supply unit arranged side by side in a predetermined direction; and one or more receiving units configured to communicate with a tag of the component housing mounted on the feeder, the one or more receiving units being disposed above the component supply unit, wherein the position of the component housing in the mounting device is determined based on the intensity of radio waves received by the one or more receiving units from the tag of the component housing.

[0047] Therefore, it can achieve the same effect as the installation device mentioned above.

[0048] Furthermore, these general or specific methods can be implemented by non-transitory recording media such as systems, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs, or computer-readable CD-ROMs, or by any combination of systems, methods, integrated circuits, computer programs, and recording media. Programs can be pre-stored on the recording media or provided to the recording media via wide area communication networks, including the Internet.

[0049] The embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Furthermore, the embodiments described below are all general or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, constituent elements, arrangement positions of constituent elements, connection forms, steps, and order of steps shown in the following embodiments are all examples, and their purpose is not to limit this disclosure. Moreover, constituent elements in the following embodiments that are not described in the independent technical solution are described as arbitrary constituent elements.

[0051] Furthermore, the figures are schematic diagrams and not rigorous illustrations. Therefore, for example, scales may not be consistent across figures. Additionally, substantially identical components are labeled with the same symbols across figures, and redundant descriptions have been omitted or simplified.

[0052] Furthermore, in this specification and accompanying drawings, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis represent the three axes of a right-handed three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. The Z-axis direction is parallel to the height direction of the component mounting system.

[0053] Furthermore, in this specification, terms indicating the relationship between elements are equivalent, and terms indicating the shape of elements are U-shaped, L-shaped, etc., and numerical values ​​and numerical ranges not only indicate performance in a strict sense, but also indicate performance with practically equivalent ranges, such as including a difference of about a few percent (e.g., about 10%).

[0054] Furthermore, in this specification, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" do not imply the quantity or order of constituent elements unless otherwise specified, but are used to distinguish them from each other to avoid confusion of the same constituent elements.

[0055] (Implementation Method 1)

[0056] The following description of the component mounting system involved in this embodiment refers to... Figures 1A to 11 To explain.

[0057] [1-1. Composition of the component mounting system]

[0058] First, regarding the configuration of the component mounting system involved in this embodiment, refer to... Figures 1A to 8 To explain. Figure 1A This is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the component mounting lines involved in this embodiment. Figure 1B This is a diagram showing the general configuration of the component mounting system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0059] like Figure 1A As shown, the component mounting system 10 includes multiple production units (M1 to M7) constituting a component mounting line. Each of the multiple production units includes at least one component mounting device 20 (see reference). Figure 1BThe component mounting line mounts components onto mounting objects such as substrates and produces circuit boards (substrates on which components are mounted). Specifically, the component mounting line includes: a substrate supply device M1, a substrate transfer device M2, a printing device M3, component mounting devices M4 and M5 (two component mounting devices 20 connected in series), a reflow device M6, and a substrate recycling device M7. These multiple production devices (M1 to M7) are connected in series. Each of the multiple production devices (M1 to M7) is connected to a management device via a communication network. Known equipment used in known component mounting lines can be used as the multiple production devices (M1 to M7).

[0060] When the component mounting line begins producing circuit boards, it is necessary to replenish components and other materials to be mounted on the boards. Furthermore, the work units used in the production units (M1 to M7) may sometimes be changed. Therefore, the component mounting system 10 includes a supply device for supplying either work units or components to the production units (M1 to M7). Figure 1B As shown, the component mounting system 10 includes a carrier tape cartridge supply device 40. The carrier tape cartridge supply device 40 is an example of a supply device. The component mounting system 10 is an example of an mounting system.

[0061] The component mounting device 20 is a device for mounting components supplied by the component supply unit 31 of the trolley 30 onto a mounting object such as a substrate 50. Specifically, the component mounting device 20 includes: a component mounting device main body 20a (device main body) and a trolley 30. The component mounting device main body 20a includes: a head member 21, which picks up the components (not shown) (components supplied by the component supply unit 31) from the trolley 30 and transfers them to be mounted on the substrate 50; and a substrate conveying unit 22, which conveys the substrate 50 with the components mounted by the head member 21 to a downstream return device (e.g., Figure 1A The reflux device M6 shown; and the positioning device 23, which positions the trolley 30. The component mounting device 20 is an example of a mounting device. The component supply unit 31 is an example of a working unit.

[0062] The trolley 30 is connected to the main body 20a of the component mounting device by being positioned by the positioning device 23. The trolley 30 includes a feeder described later (see below). Figure 2 and Figure 4 ) and other component supply units 31; first carrier cartridge support 70 (refer to Figure 2 Multiple carrier tape cassettes 60 that can be freely attached and detached to hold the tape rolls; and a feeder support 75 (see reference). Figure 2 The feeder can be freely installed and removed (see reference). Figure 2 and Figure 4Each feeder support 75 is arranged in pairs with each first carrier cartridge support 70 along the X-axis. The trolley 30 has a mechanism for assembling component housings (housing 315) or carrier cartridges 60 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 The feeders of the roll 80 shown are arranged side by side along the X-axis, and the component housing is used to house the component.

[0063] In addition, the X-axis direction is an example of a specified direction, the trolley 30 is an example of a trolley section, and the feeder support section 75 and the first carrier cartridge support section 70 are examples of configuration sections.

[0064] The carrier tape cassette supply device 40 is an example of a supply device that supplies carrier tape cassettes 60 to or retrieves carrier tape cassettes 60 from the first carrier tape cassette support 70 of the trolley 30. That is, the carrier tape cassette 60 is an example of a component supplied to the supply device, and the holding part for holding the carrier tape cassette 60 provided on the carrier tape cassette supply device 40 is an example of a configuration part.

[0065] In addition, the carrier cartridge supply device 40 can transfer the carrier cartridge 60 from the carrier cartridge supply device 40 to a temporary storage location. Figure 3 This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the tape cartridge 60 in the temporary storage location 700 according to this embodiment. Additionally, in Figure 3 For ease of explanation, label 615t is shown in solid line. Furthermore, the temporary placement location 700 is, for example, located in the production workshop (workshop) where the component mounting device 20 is located, and is configured as a placement unit including temporarily side-by-side carrier cartridges 60, etc.

[0066] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, an antenna station 701 is arranged in the temporary placement area 700. The antenna station 701 has a structure that allows it to hold components supplied to or recovered from the production units (M1 to M7). Specifically, the antenna station 701 can hold the tape cartridge 60. Furthermore, one or more antennas 702 are provided on the antenna station 701, and these antennas 702 are configured to receive wireless signals from tags 615t disposed on the multiple tape cartridges 60. The antenna station 701 can hold the tape cartridge 60 in such a way that the tags 615t of the tape cartridge 60 are positioned on the antenna 702. A cover can be provided on the antenna 702 (e.g., between the antenna 702 and the held tape cartridge 60). This cover may be constructed without metal. The antenna station 701 is an example of a placement unit, and the antenna 702 is an example of one or more receiving units.

[0067] Additionally, the supply device (carrier cartridge supply device 40) can replace or be used together with the carrier cartridge 60 to supply or retrieve at least one of the following: housing 315, cartridge feeder 311 (or the loose feeder described later). The printing apparatus M3 uses a printing mask having a pattern forming area with multiple openings to pattern solder on a mounting object such as a substrate. For example, the supply device can also supply or retrieve the printing mask (not shown). In this case, the supply device is configured to transfer at least one of the following: housing 315, cartridge feeder 311 (or the loose feeder described later), and printing mask (not shown) to a temporary storage location 700. Thus, the object transferred to the temporary placement location 700 is not limited to the carrier cassette 60, but can also be the housing 315, the cassette feeder 311 (or the bulk feeder described later), a printing mask, a substrate 50 before mounting components, a circuit board (finished or in-process), and an automated unit 318 for assembling carrier components on the feeder (see reference). Figure 2 Furthermore, the temporary storage location 700 can be located either inside the component assembly line (e.g., a device with a storage function constituting the component assembly line) or outside the component assembly line (e.g., a device with a storage function that is not physically connected to the component assembly line). When the temporary storage location 700 is located inside the component assembly line, the time required to supply the components can be shortened because the moving distance of the supply device when supplying components to the production devices (M1 to M7) is short.

[0068] Next, for details regarding trolley 30, please refer to... Figure 2 Please provide an explanation. Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the trolley 30 according to this embodiment. Additionally, in Figure 2 The diagram only shows the cassette feeders 311 at both ends in the X-axis direction among the multiple cassette feeders 311, and only shows the carrier tape cassettes 60 at both ends in the X-axis direction among the multiple carrier tape cassettes 60.

[0069] like Figure 2 As shown, the trolley 30 includes a component supply unit 31, multiple first carrier cartridge supports 70, multiple feeder supports 75, and a trolley body 32 supporting these. The component supply unit 31 includes a cartridge feeder 311 for supplying components housed in the carrier cartridges 60. Furthermore, a bulk material feeder (see reference 20) can also be used in the component mounting device 20. Figure 4 The bulk feeder, like the cassette feeder 311, is held by the feeder support 75 and is used to supply bulk components housed in the housing 315.

[0070] like Figure 2As shown, the cartridge feeder 311 holds the automated unit 318 for assembling the carrier belt in the cartridge feeder 311.

[0071] Additionally, introducing the carrier tape into the cassette feeder 311 is an example of assembling the carrier tape cassette 60 (part housing) onto the feeder. Furthermore, the cassette feeder 311 and the bulk material feeder may be referred to simply as the feeder from now on.

[0072] Additionally, tags can be configured in the feeder to store information about the feeder (e.g., Figure 4 317t RFID tags).

[0073] Figure 4 This is a side view showing the bulk material feeder 317 according to this embodiment.

[0074] like Figure 4 As shown, a housing 315 for accommodating components in a bulk material feeder 317 is assembled thereon. The housing 315 is held on the upper surface of the bulk material feeder 317. A label 315t is provided in the housing 315 for storing information about the components housed in the housing 315. The information about the components includes, for example, the type, size, and shape of the components housed in the housing 315. A label 317t is provided in the bulk material feeder 317 for storing information about the feeder. In addition, the label 315t may also contain information about the feeder on which the housing 315 is assembled. The information about the feeder includes the type of feeder, identification information that uniquely identifies the feeder, and size, etc. The housing 315 is an example of a component housing.

[0075] In addition, Figure 4 When the bulk material feeder 317 shown is configured in the configuration section, the antenna 314 can be configured directly below the label 317t.

[0076] Next, the antenna in the component mounting system 10 configured in this way that receives wireless signals from tags placed on multiple objects will be described. Figure 5 This diagram illustrates an example of the arrangement of tags and antennas disposed on multiple objects according to this embodiment. The tags (e.g., tag 315t) are arranged side-by-side in a predetermined direction. The number of antennas (e.g., antenna 314) is less than the number of tags disposed on the multiple objects.

[0077] Here, the feeder held by the feeder support 75 is an example of the object. The carrier cartridge 60 disposed in the carrier cartridge supply device 40 or the first carrier cartridge support 70 is an example of the object. The components of the antenna station disposed in a temporary placement location are an example of the object. The housing 315 held by the feeder support 75 via the bulk feeder 317 is an example of the object.

[0078] Refer again Figure 2 In this embodiment, a reading device is configured in the feeder support unit 75. Figure 4 Antenna 314 provides information about the labels shown (e.g., at least one of labels 315t and 317t). Antenna 314 is configured to communicate with labels of a plurality of objects, including a plurality of housings 315 disposed in a holding region 75a that holds multiple feeders side-by-side along the X-axis, and at least one of a plurality of feeders. Antenna 314 is configured to read the information from below the feeder. More than one antenna 314 may be configured. Additionally, the plurality of feeders may include multiple copies of either cartridge feeder 311 or bulk feeder 317, or both cartridge feeder 311 and bulk feeder 317 may be included simultaneously.

[0079] In this embodiment, the number of antennas 314 is less than the number of feeders or housings 315 that can be configured in the holding region 75a. Alternatively, the number of antennas 314 is less than the number of slots (e.g., feeder supports 75) configured in the holding region 75a. Furthermore, the holding region 75a is the area where multiple feeder supports 75 are provided.

[0080] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a reading device is provided in the first carrier cartridge support 70. Figure 6 The antenna 614 shows the information of the tag 615t. The antenna 614 is configured to communicate with tags of multiple objects, i.e., multiple tape cartridges 60, arranged in the holding area 70a. The number of antennas 614 is less than the number of tape cartridges 60 that can be arranged in the holding area 70a. Alternatively, the number of antennas 614 is less than the number of slots (e.g., first tape cartridge support 70) arranged in the holding area 70a.

[0081] Antenna 314 has a plate-shaped substrate 314a. Furthermore, an antenna pattern 314b, serving as wiring, is formed on the substrate 314a. The antenna pattern 314b is a conductor pattern that bends in a serpentine manner, but is not limited to this. Figure 2 In this example, an antenna pattern 314b is formed on an antenna 314. Accordingly, communication quality is improved because signal interference occurring within the substrate 314a can be suppressed. The antenna pattern 314b or the antenna 314 is an example of a receiving unit.

[0082] Additionally, the antenna 614 has a plate-shaped substrate 614a. Furthermore, an antenna pattern 614b, serving as wiring, is formed on the substrate 614a. The antenna pattern 614b is a conductor pattern that bends in a serpentine manner, but is not limited to this. The antenna pattern 614b or the antenna 614 is an example of a receiving section.

[0083] Furthermore, antenna 314 only needs to be able to communicate with at least one of the tags 315t provided on housing 315 and tag 317t provided on bulk material feeder 317. Alternatively, antenna 314 may be able to communicate with a tag (not shown) provided on cartridge feeder 311 and a tag (not shown) provided on automation unit 318 held by cartridge feeder 311. Furthermore, antenna 314 may be able to communicate with a tag (not shown) provided on automation unit 318 held by cartridge feeder 311. The following mainly describes an example of antenna 314 communicating with tag 315t provided on housing 315.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown, the arrangement spacing P1 of adjacent antennas 314 is greater than the arrangement spacing P2 of tags 315t. Furthermore, the arrangement spacing of the cartridge feeder 311 and the housing 315 is the same as the arrangement spacing P2 of the tags 315t. In addition, the multiple antennas 314 may be arranged, for example, at equal intervals, but are not limited to this arrangement.

[0085] In addition, if the configuration intervals P1 and P2 are not equal, the configuration intervals P1 and P2 can be the average of multiple configuration intervals, or the median, mode, maximum, minimum, etc.

[0086] The RFID reader 24 is connected to each of the plurality of antennas 314, and wirelessly communicates with the tag 315t via the plurality of antennas 314. For example, the RFID reader 24 transmits omnidirectional radio waves to the tag 315t. These radio waves are received by each of the plurality of tags 315t. Furthermore, the RFID reader 24 is capable of receiving radio waves from each of the plurality of tags 315t. The RFID reader 24 is implemented by a reader device. The RFID reader 24 is an example of an acquisition unit.

[0087] In this way, since the number of antennas 314 is less than the number of tags 315t, the number of connection terminals required for the RFID reader 24 can be reduced compared to the case where the number of antennas 314 and tags 315t are the same. Accordingly, the large size of the RFID reader 24 can be suppressed. Furthermore, since the number of wires connecting the antennas 314 and the RFID reader 24 can be further reduced, the complexity of the wiring can be suppressed.

[0088] Furthermore, when the number of antennas 314 is less than the number of housings 315 that can be configured in the holding region 75a, it is necessary to determine from which housing 315 (tag 315t) the radio waves received by more than one antenna 314 originate. For example, this is because it is necessary to determine whether the component housed in the assembled housing 315 is the component corresponding to the assembly position. How to determine the position of each housing 315 will be described later.

[0089] Refer again Figure 2 The cartridge feeder 311 draws out the carrier tape from the carrier tape cartridge 60 (first carrier tape cartridge 61 or second carrier tape cartridge 65) held by the first carrier tape cartridge support 70, and transports the components stored in the carrier tape to the position where they are extracted by the head member 21.

[0090] The first carrier cartridge 61 is supported by a first carrier cartridge support 70 formed in the holding region 70a. The roll body 80 of the first carrier cartridge 61 is an example of a first component housing.

[0091] The second carrier cartridge 65 is supported by the first carrier cartridge support 70, which is formed above (on the positive side of the Z-axis) the holding region 70a. The roll body 80 of the second carrier cartridge 65 is an example of a second component housing.

[0092] exist Figure 2 In the example, the first carrier cartridge 61 and the second carrier cartridge 65 are held below the cartridge feeder 311, but are not limited thereto.

[0093] In this embodiment, antenna 614 is disposed in both holding region 70a and holding region 70b. In holding region 70a, a plurality of first carrier tape cartridges 61 are held side-by-side along the X-axis, and in holding region 70b, a plurality of second carrier tape cartridges 65 are held side-by-side along the X-axis. Antenna 614 disposed in holding region 70a is configured to be compatible with [the following description]. Figure 6 The tag 615t of the first tape cartridge 61 shown communicates. The antenna 614, configured in the holding region 70b, is capable of communicating with... Figure 6 The tag 615t of the second carrier cartridge 65 shown communicates. Here, the antenna 614 is configured to read the information from below the carrier cartridge 60, but it can also be configured to read the information from above the carrier cartridge 60. For example, the antenna 614 can be configured either below or above the carrier cartridge 60.

[0094] A first carrier cartridge support 70 (an example of a first configuration portion) located in holding region 70a and a first carrier cartridge support 70 (an example of a second configuration portion) located in holding region 70b are configured to hold the first carrier cartridge 61 and the second carrier cartridge 65 in such a way that the label 615t (first label) located on the first carrier cartridge 61 and the label 615t (second label) located on the second carrier cartridge 65 are positioned differently in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction). The first label is located on the lower surface (first side) of the first carrier cartridge 61, and the second label is located on the lower surface (second side) of the second carrier cartridge 65. For example, the first carrier cartridge support 70 located in holding region 70a and the first carrier cartridge support 70 located in holding region 70b are configured to allow the first carrier cartridge 61 and the second carrier cartridge 65 to be configured in such a way that the positions of the first side and the second side in the vertical direction are different. For example, it can be said that a label 615t is provided on the side of the component housing (e.g., the carrier cartridge 60), and the first component housing (e.g., the first carrier cartridge 61) and the second component housing (e.g., the second carrier cartridge 65) are held by the first and second configuration units in different positions on that side.

[0095] In this configuration, the positions of the first tape cartridge 61 (e.g., roll 80) and the second tape cartridge 65 (e.g., roll 80) in the X-axis direction can be determined based on radio signals received from the first and second tags respectively by one or more antennas 614 (hereinafter also simply referred to as radio wave-based signals). Specifically, the position of the first tape cartridge 61 (e.g., roll 80) in the X-axis direction can be determined based on radio waves received from the first tag by one or more antennas 614 (an example of the first receiving unit) disposed in the holding area 70a, and the position of the second tape cartridge 65 (e.g., roll 80) in the X-axis direction can be determined based on radio waves received from the second tag by one or more antennas 614 (an example of the second receiving unit) disposed in the holding area 70b. Furthermore, one or more antennas 614 can also be configured to communicate with tags 315t of housings 315 respectively mounted on one or more feeders (e.g., bulk feeders 317) disposed in the holding area 75a. The position of housing 315 in the X-axis direction can be determined based on the received intensity distribution of radio waves obtained from a tag 315t of housing 315 by one or more antennas 614.

[0096] Furthermore, for example, the number of more than one first receiver is less than the number of first component housings that can be configured in the first configuration section, and the number of more than one second receiver is less than the number of second component housings that can be configured in the second configuration section. For example, the holding regions 70a and 70b that hold the carrier cartridge 60 (e.g., roll 80) can also be divided into multiple regions (e.g., holding regions 70a and 70b), and antennas 614 are provided for each region, and the number of antennas 614 provided is less than the number of carrier cartridges 60 that can be held in that region.

[0097] Furthermore, the placement of antennas 314 and 614 is not limited to... Figure 2 The position shown can also be configured, for example, between the cassette feeder 31 and the carrier tape cassette 60 in the vertical direction.

[0098] Here, when comparing the first carrier cartridge 61 and the second carrier cartridge 65, their basic structures are roughly the same, but their sizes differ. The second carrier cartridge 65 is smaller than the first carrier cartridge 61. Referring hereafter... Figure 6 The structure of the first tape cartridge 61 and the second tape cartridge 65 will be described. Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of the carrier cartridge 60 according to this embodiment. Figure 6 The image shows the removal of cover 622 (see reference). Figure 2 The carrier cartridge 60 is in the state of being ...

[0099] like Figure 6 As shown, the carrier tape cassette 60 includes a storage section 62 and a carrier tape delivery section 63. The carrier tape delivery section 63 is a part that delivers the front end of the carrier tape stored in the storage section 62 to the component supply unit 31.

[0100] The carrier tape cartridge 60 has a flat shape with the X-axis as its thickness direction. In the carrier tape cartridge 60, the upper surface 611 is formed parallel to the XY plane, and the base end face 612 in the negative Y-axis direction is formed parallel to the XZ plane.

[0101] The storage section 62 is used to store the roll 80 wound with carrier tape. Specifically, the storage section 62 has a frame 621 on which the roll 80 is assembled and a pair of covers 622 (see reference). Figure 2 A pair of covers 622 are assembled onto the frame 621 in a manner that clamps the frame 621 in the X-axis direction. A label 615t is provided on the side of the storage section 62. The storage section 62 is also called a cassette.

[0102] Above the frame 621, a holding part 625 is provided via the carrier tape delivery part 63.

[0103] The gripped portion 625 is the part gripped by the carrier tape cassette supply device 40. That is, when the carrier tape cassette 60 is supplied to the first carrier tape cassette support portion 70 via the carrier tape cassette supply device 40, or when it is removed from the first carrier tape cassette support portion 70, the gripped portion 625 is held by the holding portion 43 (see reference 40) of the carrier tape cassette supply device 40. Figure 7 The gripped part 625 has L-shaped cutouts on both sides in the Y-axis direction, and the holding part 43 of the carrier tape cassette supply device 40 is inserted into the cutouts.

[0104] A tag 626 storing various information is provided on the upper surface 611 of the frame 621. The information stored in the tag 626 includes information about the components stored in the carrier tape constituting the roll 80 or information about the carrier tape cassette 60. Information about the components includes their type and size. Information about the carrier tape cassette 60 includes its type and size. The information in the tag 626 is transmitted via an antenna 423 (see reference 423) located in the holding section 43. Figure 7 The information stored in tag 626 can be the same as or different from the information stored in tag 615t.

[0105] Next, refer to Figure 7 The carrier tape cartridge supply device 40 will be described. Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the general configuration of the carrier cartridge supply device 40 according to this embodiment. Figure 7 (a) shows a schematic configuration of the carrier cartridge supply device 40 according to this embodiment. Figure 7 (b) shows an enlarged view of the carrier cartridge 60 housed in the carrier cartridge supply device 40. Additionally, in Figure 7 The diagram also shows the retaining part 43.

[0106] like Figure 7 As shown in (a), the carrier cartridge supply device 40 is a freely movable device that is transported on the ground, for example, by a transport vehicle 490 composed of an AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle), and is a device for supplying and retrieving carrier cartridges 60 to and from the component mounting devices 20. That is, the carrier cartridge supply device 40 is a device that moves between multiple component mounting devices 20 by the transport vehicle 490 and transfers carrier cartridges 60 to each component mounting device 20.

[0107] The carrier cartridge supply device 40 is transported by the transfer carriage 490, thereby connecting to the end of the component mounting device 20 in the negative Y-axis direction (see reference). Figure 1BTherefore, in the connected state, the carrier tape cartridge supply device 40 and the component mounting device 20 are arranged side by side along the Y-axis. The carrier tape cartridge supply device 40 supplies the storage section 62 containing the roll 80 to the component mounting device 20.

[0108] The following components are arranged inside the carrier cartridge supply device 40: a support part 42 that supports the carrier cartridge 60, a holding part 43 that holds the carrier cartridge 60 supported by the support part 42, and a support part moving mechanism (not shown) that moves the support part 42.

[0109] The support unit 42 has a plurality of second carrier cartridge supports 421 that respectively support each carrier cartridge 60, and a mounting platform 422 on which the plurality of second carrier cartridge supports 421 are placed. Each second carrier cartridge support 421 is a slot extending along the Y-axis direction and arranged relative to the mounting platform 422 along the X-axis direction. In the connected state, each second carrier cartridge support 421 is opposite to each first carrier cartridge support 70 of the trolley 30 in the Y-axis direction. That is, the Y-axis direction is an example of a relative direction.

[0110] Furthermore, an antenna 423 for reading information from the tag 626 of the tape cartridge 60 held by the holding part 43 is provided on the holding part 43. The number of antennas 423 is less than the number of tape cartridges 60 (i.e., tags 626) that can be held by the holding part 43.

[0111] Furthermore, the area where the holding part 43 is located is an example of a configuration part. That is, the configuration part and the antenna 423 (an example of a receiving part) can also be located in the tape cartridge supply device 40. In addition, an antenna can be provided in the tape cartridge supply device 40 or the transport vehicle 490 together with or instead of the antenna 423, which is an antenna for reading information from the tag 615t of the tape cartridge 60.

[0112] Furthermore, while the above description illustrates an example of the component mounting system 10 having a carrier tape cassette supply device 40 for supplying and retrieving the carrier tape cassette 60 for the component mounting device 20, it is not limited to this. A supply device for supplying and retrieving cassette feeders 311 (or loose material feeders 317) or housings 315 for the component mounting device 20 may also be provided, either together with or in place of the carrier tape cassette supply device 40. Even in such a supply device, similar to the carrier tape cassette supply device 40, one or more antennas are provided, fewer than the number of cassette feeders 311 (or loose material feeders 317) or housings 315 that the supply device can hold. Through these one or more antennas, all information can be read from the tags on the cassette feeders 311 (or loose material feeders 317) or housings 315, which are more numerous than the number of antennas. Furthermore, this supply device is configured to move the cartridge feeder 311 (or bulk material feeder 317) or housing 315 to a temporary placement location. That is, the antenna located at the temporary placement location can read information from the tag on the cartridge feeder 311 or housing 315. Additionally, the antenna 702 located at the temporary placement location 700 can also read information from the tag (not shown) on the automation unit 318 held by the cartridge feeder 311.

[0113] Next, refer to Figure 8 The functional configuration of the component mounting system 10 is explained. Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the component mounting system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0114] like Figure 8 As shown, the component mounting system 10 includes a component mounting device 20, a workshop control device 11, and a host system 12. Additionally, in Figure 8 The diagram shows a case where only the cassette feeder 311 is used as a feeder.

[0115] The component mounting device 20 includes an RFID reader 24 connected to the antenna 314, a trolley control unit 25, and an equipment control unit 26 (NCIO: Numerical Control Input / Output). Additionally, in Figure 8 The diagram of the antenna 614 connected to the RFID reader 24 is omitted.

[0116] The trolley control unit 25 is a control device that controls the various components of the trolley 30 connected to the component mounting device main body 20a of the component mounting device 20. For example, the trolley control unit 25 can control the component supply unit 31 to supply components. The trolley control unit 25 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and memory, and performs its functions by executing programs stored in the memory through the CPU.

[0117] The equipment control unit 26 is a control device for each component of the component mounting apparatus 20. For example, the equipment control unit 26 controls each component of the component mounting apparatus 20 except for the trolley 30. The component mounting apparatus 20 controls the operation of the head member 21, the substrate conveying unit 22, etc. The equipment control unit 26 has a CPU and a memory, and it executes programs stored in the memory through the CPU to realize each function.

[0118] The workshop control device 11 is a separate control device located in the same workshop as the component mounting device 20. Multiple component mounting devices 20 exist in the workshop, and the workshop control device 11 performs monitoring and control of these multiple component mounting systems 10. The workshop control device 11 is connected to the component mounting device 20 (e.g., equipment control unit 26) in a communicative manner. The workshop control device 11 includes a CPU and memory, and its functions are implemented by executing programs stored in the memory through the CPU.

[0119] The host system 12 is a control device located in a different location than the workshop where the component mounting device 20 is located. For example, the host system 12 may be located at a distance from the building (e.g., factory) where the component mounting device 20 is located, and is connected to the workshop control device 11 in a manner capable of communication (e.g., wireless communication). The host system 12 includes a CPU and memory, and performs its functions by executing programs stored in the memory through the CPU.

[0120] The control device described above performs the following process: determining the position of multiple objects held in the holding area 70a, etc., in the X-axis direction (first process). Furthermore, the control device described above performs the following process: based on information such as the label 315t whose position has been determined, determining whether the appropriate component housing corresponding to the object (cassette feeder 311 or carrier cassette 60) disposed in the first carrier cassette support 70, feeder support 75, etc., is held in the holding area 70a, etc. (second process). When the processing unit performing the first process is designated as the first processing unit, and the processing unit performing the second process is designated as the second processing unit, the function of the first processing unit can be provided in the component mounting device 20. Furthermore, the function of the first processing unit can be provided in the component mounting device 20, and the function of the second processing unit can be provided outside the component mounting device 20. The function of the second processing unit can, for example, be provided in a device located in a different area of ​​the workshop where the component mounting device 20 is located (e.g., the host system 12). Additionally, an example of the equipment control unit 26 functioning as both the first and second processing units will be described below.

[0121] [1-2. Methods for determining the location of an object]

[0122] Next, refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 An example is given of determining the position of an object in the X-axis direction by receiving radio waves from each of the labels 315t, etc. Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the configuration of the antenna 314 and tag 315t used in the verification according to this embodiment.

[0123] like Figure 9 As shown, four antennas 314 (ant1 to ant4) are configured, and above them, 15 tags 315t are configured at a predetermined interval from the antennas 314 by spacers 315s.

[0124] Under these conditions, the four antennas 314 output signals sequentially using radio waves. When the tag 315t receives the radio wave signal, it sends the radio wave signal back to the RFID reader 24 via the antennas 314.

[0125] Figure 10 This is a graph showing the distribution of received radio wave intensity (signal strength) of each antenna 314 involved in this embodiment. Figure 10 It shows in Figure 9 The received intensity distribution of the radio waves under the conditions shown is represented by the horizontal axis representing the tag number (1 to 15) of 315t and the vertical axis representing the received intensity (RSSI).

[0126] The radio waves from tag 315t contain identification information used to identify tag 315t. Therefore, as... Figure 10 As shown, the RFID reader 24 can obtain information from the radio waves received from the tag 315t, including the reception strength of the radio waves from the tag 315t with which identification information (e.g., which number). However, the exact location of the tag 315t with which identification information is configured in the slot is currently unknown.

[0127] Therefore, the device control unit 26 uses a first learning model to determine the position of the housing 315 in the X-axis direction (i.e., in which slot the tag 315t with which identification information is configured). The first learning model is a machine learning model that uses the received intensity of the radio waves received from the tag 315t of the object (here, the housing 315) by each of one or more antennas 314 (here, four antennas 314) as input information, and uses information related to the position of the managed object with the tag 315t in the X-axis direction (a specified direction) as forward solving data. The position-related information in the X-axis direction includes, for example, information indicating the location of the slot (e.g., an address).

[0128] Equipment Control Unit 26 based on Figure 10 The received signal strength distribution shown is used to determine which of the multiple feeder support units 75 (which slot) the housing 315 mounted on is emitting the wireless signal received by antenna 314. The device control unit 26 will... Figure 10 The received intensity distribution shown is input into a learned model that has been learned through supervised learning using the position of the feeder support 75 as the forward solution data, and the output obtained therefrom is determined as the position of the housing 315 that transmits the wireless signal. Figure 10 The received strength distribution shown is an example based on information about signal strength.

[0129] In addition, in the learned model, position determination thresholds, weight parameters, etc. can be set through learning. These position determination thresholds and weight parameters are used to establish a correspondence between the received intensity distribution of the wireless signal received by the antenna 314 and the slot position where the object (e.g., housing 315) that sent the wireless signal is assembled.

[0130] Using the above method, even if the number of antennas 314 is less than the number of housings 315, the assembly position of housings 315 can be determined with high precision.

[0131] Additionally, while a single learned model can be generated, it is preferable to generate multiple models based on the type of the retaining region 75a. The type of retaining region 75a is the number of slots, but it can also be, for example, the length of the retaining region 75a in the X-axis direction, the width of the slots, etc. In this case, for example, it can be obtained according to the number of slots. Figure 10 The received intensity distribution shown is used to generate a learned model based on the number of slots. The device control unit 26 acquires information indicating the number of slots in the holding area 75a, determines a learned model based on the acquired information indicating the number of slots, and uses the determined learned model to determine the position of the tag 315t (the position of the housing 315).

[0132] In addition, Figure 2 In the example given, although the antenna 314 is positioned below the cartridge feeder 311, it could also be positioned above the cartridge feeder 311. Furthermore, when the feeder is a bulk feeder 317, the antenna 314 could be positioned below the bulk feeder 317 or above the housing 315. In this case, when receiving radio waves from the tag 315t of the housing 315, the learned model can generate multiple models according to the number of components within the housing 315. This is because when the components housed in the housing 315 include metal, the signal strength of the radio waves received by the antenna 314 will vary according to the number of components within the housing 315.

[0133] For example, a learned model, i.e., a first learning model, can be generated using the method described above, based on the received intensity distribution of radio waves obtained from the tag 315t when the number of components within the housing 315 is a first number (e.g., the maximum number). Similarly, a learned model, i.e., a second learning model, can be generated using the method described above, based on the received intensity distribution of radio waves obtained from the tag 315t when the number of components within the housing 315 is a second number less than the first number (e.g., half the maximum number). The generation of the first and second learning models is, for example, performed by the device control unit 26.

[0134] Furthermore, the equipment control unit 26 can switch between the first learning model and the second learning model according to the number of components housed in the housing 315 mounted on the bulk material feeder 317 of the configuration unit. In addition, more than three learned models can be generated according to the number of components in the housing 315.

[0135] Furthermore, multiple learned models (third learned models) can be generated based on at least one of the number of objects configured in the configuration section (holding areas 75a, 70a and 70b, the area where the holding section 43 is installed, the support section 42, and the antenna station 701 of the temporary placement location 700) and the assembly position of the objects. Specifically, multiple models can be generated based on at least one of the number of housings 315 configured in the holding area 75a and the assembly position of the housings 315. This is because the signal strength of the radio waves received by the antenna 314 changes when the proportion of the area occupied by the housings 315 in the holding area 75a changes, or when the position of the area occupied by the housings 315 changes. In this case, the equipment control unit 26 can switch between the first learned model and the third learned model based on at least one of the number and position of the housings 315 held by the multiple bulk material feeders 317 configured in the configuration section. Here, the third learned model is a model that learns by taking the following information as input information: the information is the received intensity (third signal strength) of the radio waves obtained when at least one of the number and position of the housings 315 held by the plurality of bulk feeders 317 in the configuration section is different from the number and position of the received radio waves when the first learning model is learned.

[0136] Furthermore, for example, multiple learned models (fourth learned models) can be generated based on at least one of the number and position of the feeders (cassette feeder 311 or bulk feeder 317) configured in the configuration unit (holding area 75a or antenna station 701 in temporary placement location 700). Specifically, multiple learned models can be generated according to at least one of the number and position of the bulk feeders 317 configured in the holding area 75a. This is because when the proportion of the area occupied by the work unit in the holding area 75a or the position of the area occupied by the feeder changes, the signal strength of the radio waves received by the antenna 314 will change. In this case, the equipment control unit 26 can switch between the first learned model and the fourth learned model according to at least one of the number and position of the multiple work units configured in the configuration unit. Here, the fourth learned model is a model learned by taking the following information as input information: the received strength (fourth signal strength) of the radio wave is obtained when at least one of the number and position of the working units configured in the configuration unit is different from the number and position of the received radio waves when the first learning model is learned.

[0137] [1-3. Operation of the component installation system]

[0138] Next, refer to Figure 11The operation of the component mounting system 10 configured as described above will be explained. Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation (installation support method) of the component installation system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0139] like Figure 11 As shown, the RFID reader 24 begins tag detection (S10). Specifically, the RFID reader 24 sequentially transmits radio waves to each antenna 314 and receives radio waves transmitted from the tag 315t according to the radio waves.

[0140] Next, the RFID reader 24 acquires the received signal strength (RSSI) of each antenna 314 from the received radio waves (S20). The RFID reader 24 acquires the reception strength for each antenna 314 and for each tag 315t. For example, in the case of 4 antennas 314 and 15 tags 315t, 60 reception strengths are acquired. The RFID reader 24 outputs the acquired reception strengths to the equipment control unit 26 via the trolley control unit 25.

[0141] Next, the device control unit 26 uses a machine learning model to determine the tag position (S30). As described above, the device control unit 26 reads a pre-learned model, inputs the coordinates of the three axes of principal component analysis corresponding to the received intensity into the read model, and determines the tag position of the tag 315t by the output of the learned model. The tag position is the position (slot position) in the X-axis direction within the holding area 75a.

[0142] Next, the device control unit 26 associates the tag information contained in the radio wave from the tag 315t with its position (slot position) in the X-axis direction within the holding area 75a (S40). This determines which position (slot) of the housing 315 the tag emitting the radio wave is fitted into.

[0143] Next, based on the position of the housing 315 determined in step S30, the equipment control unit 26 determines whether the appropriate housing 315 corresponding to that position is held in the holding area 75a. That is, the equipment control unit 26 performs a component check, which refers to whether the type of component indicated by the label information of the label 315t of the housing 315 determined in step S30 matches the type of component that should originally be placed at that position (S50). Information indicating the type of component that should originally be placed can be obtained, for example, from the workshop control device 11 or the host system 12, or it can be stored in the component mounting device 20. Furthermore, this information can be obtained, for example, from the production plan.

[0144] Next, the equipment control unit 26 performs a production determination (S60) to decide whether to start production. That is, production is not carried out until step S50 is completed, and production begins based on the determination result of step S60. For example, if the types of parts match during part verification, the equipment control unit 26 determines to start production; if the types of parts are determined to be inconsistent during part verification, it determines not to start production.

[0145] Next, the equipment control unit 26 notifies the host system 12 of the determination result of step S60 (S70). Furthermore, the equipment control unit 26 can also issue notifications corresponding to the determination result of step S60. This allows for the notification of inconsistencies in component types to workshop personnel, enabling rapid response in cases where the housing 315 is incorrectly assembled.

[0146] Alternatively, the component verification (S50) and production determination (S60) involved in Embodiment 1 can also be performed by the host system 12. In this case, the equipment control unit 26 notifies the host system 12 of the result of step S40. By separating the processing unit that performs the location determination (S30) and the processing unit that associates the determined location with the tag information (S40) from the processing unit that performs the component verification (S50) and production determination (S60) processes, the load on each processing unit can be reduced. Therefore, the cost of the equipment control unit 26 can be reduced, which in turn reduces the cost of the component mounting device 20. Here, separation means distributing the multiple processes using different information processing devices.

[0147] (A variation of Implementation Method 1)

[0148] The following is for reference Figure 12 The component mounting system involved in this variation will be described. Furthermore, the following mainly describes the differences from Embodiment 1, omitting or simplifying descriptions of contents that are the same as or similar to Embodiment 1.

[0149] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the antenna 316 involved in this variation. Figure 12 The image only shows the upper part of the trolley 30a.

[0150] like Figure 12 The component mounting system shown in this variation has an antenna 316 with a shape that differs from the antenna 314 in Embodiment 1.

[0151] Antenna 316 has a substrate 316a that is elongated in the X-axis direction. Furthermore, multiple antenna patterns 316b, which serve as wiring, are formed on the substrate 316a. That is, multiple antenna patterns 316b are formed on one substrate 316a.

[0152] Therefore, compared to forming an antenna on a substrate, the cost of antenna 316 can be reduced.

[0153] Alternatively, a switch can be provided on the substrate 316a to switch the connection between the multiple antenna patterns 316b and the RFID reader 24. This reduces the number of wires connecting the antennas 316 and the RFID reader 24.

[0154] Furthermore, the antennas 423 and 614 involved in Embodiment 1 are also similar. That is, antennas 423 and 614 can also be implemented by a substrate having multiple serpentine antenna patterns formed on it.

[0155] (Implementation Method 2)

[0156] [2-1. Composition of the component mounting device]

[0157] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 14 The configuration of the component mounting device according to this embodiment will be described. In addition, the differences from Embodiment 1 will be mainly described below. Figure 13 This diagram shows a schematic configuration of the component mounting device 1020 according to this embodiment. In the component mounting device 1020 according to this embodiment, the antenna 314 is positioned on the upper side of the housing 315, which differs from the component mounting device 20 of Embodiment 1. Furthermore, the component mounting system 10 according to Embodiment 1 may include the component mounting device 1020 instead of the component mounting device 20.

[0158] like Figure 13 As shown, the component mounting device 1020 includes a component mounting device main body 1110 (device main body), a substrate conveying unit 1120, a trolley 1130, an X-axis moving mechanism 1140, a Y-axis moving mechanism 1150, a head member 1160, a protective cover unit 1170, and an antenna 314.

[0159] The substrate transport unit 1120 is disposed near the center of the component mounting device body 1110 along the X-axis (along the transport direction of the substrate 1200). The substrate transport unit 1120 transports the substrate 1200 brought in from the upstream side along the X-axis direction, and positions and holds it on the mounting worktable set up for performing component mounting operations.

[0160] The trolley 1130 is connected to the component mounting device body 1110 of the component mounting device 1020. The trolley 1130 can be mounted and detached from a predetermined position on the component mounting device body 1110, for example. The trolley 1130 includes a component supply unit 31, which has a bulk material feeder 317 for arranging and supplying bulk components housed in the housing 315. Multiple bulk material feeders 317 are arranged side-by-side in a predetermined direction (X-axis direction) in the component supply unit 31. For example, the trolley 1130 can hold multiple bulk material feeders 317 simultaneously. The trolley 1130 has a configuration capable of arranging multiple housings 315 side-by-side in the X-axis direction; the housing 315 is a component housing that houses components. Alternatively, the trolley 1130 has a configuration section capable of arranging multiple housings 315 side-by-side in the X-axis direction. Alternatively, the trolley 1130 may also have a configuration that allows multiple cartridge feeders 311 and carrier cartridges 60 to be arranged side-by-side along the X-axis. Here, "detachable" means that the component mounting device body 1110 can be connected to the trolley 1130 without damaging the component mounting device body 1110 and the trolley 1130, and the connection between the component mounting device body 1110 and the trolley 1130 can be disconnected.

[0161] At the end of the upper surface of the main body 1110 of the component mounting device in the positive X-axis direction, a Y-axis moving mechanism 1150 with a linear drive mechanism is provided along the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis moving mechanism 1150 is combined with two X-axis moving mechanisms 1140, which also have linear drive mechanisms, in a manner that allows them to move freely along the Y-axis direction. A head member 1160 that can move freely along the X-axis direction is mounted on each of the two X-axis moving mechanisms 1140.

[0162] The head component 1160 will load (install) the components supplied from the bulk material feeder 317 located on the trolley 1130 onto the base plate 1200.

[0163] A component suction nozzle 1160a is mounted on the head member 1160. The component suction nozzle 1160a suctions and holds the component and can be raised and lowered independently. The head member 1160 has a Z-axis lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the component suction nozzle 1160a and a θ-axis rotation mechanism for rotating the component suction nozzle 1160a about the nozzle axis.

[0164] The protective cover 1170 is a cover provided to ensure the safety of the operator during operation, preventing the operator from coming into contact with movable parts such as the head member 1160 during operation. The protective cover 1170 is provided above the component supply unit 31 in a manner that separates the movable range of the head member 1160 from the component supply unit 31.

[0165] The protective cover 1170 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the bulk material feeder 317 to which the housing 315 is mounted. Specifically, the protective cover 1170 has a first portion 1170a covering the head member 1160 side of the bulk material feeder 317, and a second portion 1170b covering the bulk material feeder 317 and disposed further to the positive Z-axis side than the first portion 1170a. The second portion 1170b is inclined, for example, along the upper surface of the housing 315. The second portion 1170b is inclined relative to the upper surface of the housing 315. An antenna 314 is disposed on the second portion 1170b.

[0166] Furthermore, one side 317a of the bulk material feeder 317, which is the mating surface with the side 315b on which the tag 315t is provided in the housing 315, is positioned to protrude from the protective cover portion 1170 in a plan view. For example, in a plan view, the portion of the housing 315 that does not overlap with the second portion 1170b has a larger area than the portion that overlaps with the second portion 1170b. Additionally, for example, in a plan view, the antenna 314 and the tag 315t may also be configured in a non-overlapping position.

[0167] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing the trolley 1130 and its surroundings according to this embodiment. Additionally, in Figure 14 The figure shows an assembly with a bulk material feeder 317.

[0168] like Figure 14 As shown, the protective cover 1170 has a plate-shaped portion extending along the X-axis direction and is disposed above the housing 315. In addition, the antenna 314 is disposed, for example, on the lower surface (the surface on the negative Z-axis side) of the protective cover 1170.

[0169] Refer again Figure 13 The housing 315 is located on the upper part of the bulk material feeder 317.

[0170] Antenna 314 is positioned above component supply unit 31. In this embodiment, antenna 314 is mounted on protective cover 1170. For example, no metal components such as bulk material feeder 317 are disposed between antenna 314 and housing 315. Furthermore, antenna 314 and RFID reader 24 (see reference) Figure 8 )connect.

[0171] Antenna 314 is an antenna for communicating with tags 315t, etc., to read information from tags 315t, etc. More than one antenna 314 is provided. In this embodiment, multiple antennas 314 are provided. The arrangement interval of adjacent antennas 314 (corresponding to the arrangement interval P2 in Embodiment 1) can be the same as the arrangement interval of tags 315t (corresponding to the arrangement interval P1 in Embodiment 1), or the arrangement interval of antennas 314 can be larger. For example, the number of more than one antenna 314 can be the same as the number of housings 315 (i.e., the number of bulk material feeders 317) that can be arranged in the component supply unit 31, or it can be less than the number of housings 315.

[0172] Additionally, a holding area for holding the carrier tape cassette 60 may also be provided below the component supply unit 31 (e.g., Figure 2 (See the holding area 70a). Furthermore, one or more antennas 314 can be configured to communicate with tags 615t held in the tape cartridge 60 within this holding area. That is, tags 315t and 615t can each communicate with the antenna 314 positioned above them.

[0173] In addition, the antenna 314 can replace the tag 315t of the housing 315, or together with the tag 315t, to further read the information of the tag set on the bulk material feeder 317.

[0174] Furthermore, the operation (installation support method) of the component mounting system equipped with the component mounting device 1020 according to this embodiment can be the same as that of the component mounting device 20 according to Embodiment 1. For example, when the number of antennas 314 is the same as the number of housings 315, the method of Embodiment 1 can also be used. Figure 11 The method shown determines the position of the housing 315. For example, in the component mounting device 1020, one or more antennas 314 may be disposed above the component supply unit 31. In the mounting support method, the received intensity of the radio waves received from the tag 315t by one or more antennas 314 disposed above the component supply unit 31 can be obtained. Based on the received intensity of each object (e.g., housing 315 or bulk material feeder 317), the position of each object in a specified direction is determined.

[0175] (A variation of Implementation Method 2)

[0176] The following is for reference Figure 15 The component mounting system involved in this variation will be described. Furthermore, the following mainly describes the differences from Embodiment 2, omitting or simplifying descriptions of content that is the same as or similar to Embodiment 2.

[0177] Figure 15This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the trolley 1130a involved in this variation.

[0178] like Figure 15 As shown, the trolley 1130a may also include a holding part 1180 for holding the antenna 314. The holding part 1180 holds the antenna 314 in a manner that allows it to receive radio waves from the top of the housing 315. For example, in a plan view, the holding part 1180 holds the antenna 314 in a manner that at least a portion of the antenna 314 overlaps with the housing 315.

[0179] Thus, one or more antennas 314 are installed on the trolley 1130a. Furthermore, a holding part 1180 is installed on the trolley 1130a. Additionally, in Figure 15 Although the illustration is omitted, the trolley 1130a is provided with a fixing mechanism for fixing the retaining part 1180 to the main body of the trolley 1130a.

[0180] (Other implementation methods)

[0181] The above description describes a component mounting system and the like in one or more embodiments, but this disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. Various modifications conceivable to those skilled in the art, implemented in this embodiment, or combinations of constituent elements from different embodiments, can be included within the scope of this disclosure without departing from its intent.

[0182] For example, in the above embodiments, examples have been described where the first tape cartridge 61 and the second tape cartridge 65 are of different sizes, but this is not a limitation and the sizes may be the same.

[0183] Furthermore, the antenna 314 described in Embodiment 2 can also be applied to the trolley 30 described in Embodiment 1. For example, the antenna 314 can receive radio waves from the tags on the bulk material feeder 317 or housing 315, and the tags 615t or 626 on the carrier tape cassette 60, to determine the position of the bulk material feeder 317 or housing 315 and the carrier tape cassette 60 in the X-axis direction.

[0184] Furthermore, although examples of different sizes for the first tape cartridge 61 and the second tape cartridge 65 have been described in the above embodiments, the embodiments are not limited to this, and the sizes may also be the same.

[0185] Furthermore, in this specification, the case in which the housing 315 is disposed on the trolley 30 via the bulk material feeder 317 is also included in the case where the object is disposed in the disposal unit.

[0186] Furthermore, although examples of mounting objects being substrates have been described in the above embodiments, the invention is not limited to this. Any object capable of mounting components can be used, such as other components capable of mounting components.

[0187] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, each component can be constructed by dedicated hardware, or it can be implemented by executing software programs suitable for each component. Each component can be implemented by reading and executing software programs recorded in recording media such as hard disks or semiconductor memory using a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor.

[0188] Furthermore, the order in which the steps in the flowchart are executed is an example shown for the purpose of illustrating this disclosure, and may be in a different order than described above. Also, some of the steps described above may be executed simultaneously (in parallel) with other steps, or some of the steps may not be executed at all.

[0189] Furthermore, taking the division of functional blocks in the block diagram as an example, multiple functional blocks can be implemented as a single functional block, a single functional block can be divided into multiple blocks, or a portion of the functionality can be moved to other functional blocks. Moreover, the functionality of multiple functional blocks with similar functions can be processed in parallel or time-sharing by a single piece of hardware or software.

[0190] Furthermore, the control devices described in the above embodiments can be implemented as a single device or as multiple devices. When each control device is implemented as a multiple device, the constituent elements of each control device can be arbitrarily distributed among the multiple devices. When each control device is implemented as a multiple device, the communication method between the multiple devices is not particularly limited; it can be wireless communication or wired communication. Additionally, a combination of wireless and wired communication can also be used between the devices.

[0191] Furthermore, these general or specific methods can be implemented by the system.

[0192] In addition, one way this disclosure can be made is to have a computer execute... Figure 11 The computer program includes the characteristic steps of the installation support method shown.

[0193] Furthermore, the program may be, for example, a program for causing a computer to execute. Additionally, one aspect of this disclosure may be a computer-readable, non-transitory recording medium on which such a program is recorded. For example, the recording medium containing such a program may be distributed or circulated. For instance, the distributed program may be installed on a device having another processor, causing the processor to execute the program, thereby enabling the device to perform the aforementioned processes.

[0194] Industrial availability

[0195] This disclosure includes a component mounting apparatus for producing a mounting substrate by mounting components onto a substrate, or a supply apparatus for supplying an object to the component mounting apparatus.

[0196] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0197] 10-Component Installation System (Installation System)

[0198] 11 Workshop control devices

[0199] 12. Upper-level system

[0200] 20, 1020, M4, M5 component mounting devices (mounting equipment)

[0201] 20a, 1110 Component mounting device main body (device main body)

[0202] 21. 1160 head components

[0203] 22. 1120 Substrate transport department

[0204] 23 Positioning device

[0205] 24. RFID Reading Unit (Acquisition Unit)

[0206] 25-car control unit

[0207] 26. Equipment Control Department (First Processing Department, Second Processing Department)

[0208] 30, 30a, 1130, 1130a trolleys (trolley section)

[0209] 31 Component Supply Unit

[0210] 32 main vehicles

[0211] 40. Carrier tape cartridge supply device (supply device)

[0212] 42 Support Department

[0213] 43, 1180 Maintaining Section

[0214] 50, 314a, 316a, 614a, 1200 base plate

[0215] 60 Carrier cartridges (component housings)

[0216] 61 First Carrier Cartridge

[0217] 62 Storage Department

[0218] 63 Carrier tape delivery unit

[0219] 65 Second Carrier Cartridge

[0220] 70 First Carrier Cartridge Support Unit (Configuration Unit)

[0221] 70a, 70b, 75a Maintaining Area

[0222] 75 Feeder Support Section

[0223] 80 rolls

[0224] 311 Cartridge Feeder

[0225] 314, 316, 614, 702 antennas

[0226] Antenna patterns (receiving section) for 314b, 316b, and 614b

[0227] 315 Housing (Component Retaining Body)

[0228] 315b, 317a - One side

[0229] 315s spacer

[0230] 315t, 317t, 615t, 626 tags

[0231] 317 Bulk Material Feeder

[0232] 318 Automation Unit

[0233] 421 Second Carrier Cartridge Support

[0234] 422 Platform

[0235] 423 Antenna (Receiver)

[0236] 490 transport vehicle

[0237] 611 Top surface

[0238] 612 base face

[0239] 621 Frame

[0240] 622 Cover

[0241] 625 Controlled Department

[0242] 700 Temporary storage areas

[0243] 701 Antenna Station

[0244] 1140 X-axis moving mechanism

[0245] 1150 Y-axis moving mechanism

[0246] 1160a component suction nozzle

[0247] 1170 Protective Cover Section

[0248] 1170a Part 1

[0249] 1170b Part 2

[0250] M1 substrate supply device

[0251] M2 substrate handover device

[0252] M3 Printing Unit

[0253] M6 reflux device

[0254] M7 substrate recycling device

[0255] P1 and P2 are configured intervals.

Claims

1. An installation apparatus comprising: a head member that mounts a component supplied from a component supply unit to a substrate; a disposition section that disposes a plurality of feeders possessed by the component supply unit side by side in a prescribed direction; and one or more receiving sections configured to be able to communicate with a tag attached to a first component container of the feeder, the one or more receiving sections being disposed above the component supply unit.

2. The installation apparatus according to claim 1, the installation apparatus comprising a protective cover section disposed above the component supply unit, the protective cover section separating a movable range of the head member from the component supply unit, the one or more receiving sections being attached to the protective cover section.

3. The installation apparatus according to claim 2, one side of the feeder being disposed to protrude from the protective cover section in a plan view, the one side of the feeder being a joint surface that is joined to one side of the first component container in which the tag is provided.

4. The installation apparatus according to claim 2, the component supply unit being disposed in a trolley section and holding a plurality of the feeders, the trolley section being detachably attached to a prescribed position of an apparatus main body, the protective cover section being disposed in the trolley section.

5. The installation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the first component container being disposed in an upper portion of the feeder.

6. The installation apparatus according to claim 5, a holding area that holds a second component container being disposed below the component supply unit, the one or more receiving sections being further configured to be able to communicate with a tag of the second component container held in the holding area.

7. The installation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the number of the one or more receiving sections being less than the number of the first component containers that can be disposed in the disposition section.

8. An installation support method for determining a position of a component container in a disposition section of an installation apparatus, the installation apparatus comprising: a head member that mounts a component supplied from a component supply unit to a substrate; the disposition section that disposes a plurality of feeders possessed by the component supply unit side by side in a prescribed direction; and one or more receiving sections configured to be able to communicate with a tag attached to the component container of the feeder, the one or more receiving sections being disposed above the component supply unit, in the installation support method, the position of the component container in the disposition section is determined based on a strength of an electric wave received by the one or more receiving sections from the tag of the component container. ​ ​ ​

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