A process for the production of a reel of carrier tape

Abstract

The application discloses a winding production process of a carrier tape, which comprises the following steps: a transfer device transports a rack body in which an empty reel is placed to a loading and unloading device; a mechanical arm of the loading and unloading device takes the empty reel from the rack body and installs the empty reel to a rotating device, and the rotating device fixes the empty reel through an adaptive mounting structure; an automatic threading device transports the carrier tape so that a fixed end head of the carrier tape is positioned on a winding body of the empty reel; the rotating device drives the reel to rotate so that the carrier tape is wound on the reel until the reel is fully loaded; the mechanical arm of the loading and unloading device takes the fully loaded reel from the rotating device and places the fully loaded reel on the rack body, and installs the empty reel to the rotating device; and the transfer device transports the rack body in which the fully loaded reel is placed out of the loading and unloading device. The production process can adapt to reels and carrier tapes of different models and different sizes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of chip technology, and in particular to a carrier tape winding production process. Background Technology

[0002] In the semiconductor industry, reels, or reels, are commonly used to package electronic components such as chips. Carrier tape, laden with numerous chips, is continuously wound around the reel to complete the packaging process. Currently, the winding of the carrier tape onto the reel is often done manually, making it difficult to guarantee the packaging quality of the chips.

[0003] In related technologies, a rotating device is used to rotate a reel. Once the end of the material is mounted on the reel, the material continuously winds around it as the reel rotates, thus completing the packaging process. However, Reel reels come in different models and sizes, and the rotating devices in these technologies can only accommodate reels of the same size, failing to support multiple reel reels. Similarly, the carrier tape wound around the Reel reel also varies in size, and the rotating devices in these technologies can only accommodate carrier tapes of the same size, failing to support multiple carrier tapes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a carrier tape winding production process that can adapt to different models and sizes of Reel reels.

[0005] According to the carrier tape winding production process of the first aspect embodiment of this application, the carrier tape winding production process includes: The transfer device transports the frame containing the empty Reel tray to the loading and unloading device; The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the empty Reel tray from the frame and installs it onto the rotating device. The rotating device fixes the empty Reel tray through an adaptive mounting structure. The automatic feeding device conveys the carrier belt, positioning the fixed end of the carrier belt on the winding body of the empty Reel reel. The rotating device drives the Reel disc to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind onto the Reel disc until the Reel disc is fully loaded; The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device. The transfer device transports the frame containing the Reel trays out of the loading and unloading device.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this application, the automatic threading device conveys a carrier belt such that the fixed end of the carrier belt is positioned against the winding body of an empty Reel reel, including: Determine the width of the carrier tape; The automatic belt threading device determines the width of the carrier belt's travel path based on the width of the carrier belt; The carrier belt is conveyed within the travel channel so that the fixed end of the carrier belt reaches the winding body of the empty Reel reel.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, determining the width of the carrier tape includes: The width of the carrier tape is detected by computer vision, and / or detected manually and input into the controller.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, the robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes a fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs an empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device grabs an empty Reel tray; When the Reel disk on the rotating device is full, the robotic arm that grabs the empty Reel disk simultaneously grabs the full Reel disk. The robotic arm installs an empty Reel disc onto the rotating device in a single motion and removes a fully loaded Reel disc from the rotating device.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the rotating device drives the Reel disk to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind around the Reel disk until the Reel disk is fully loaded, including: Determine if the Reel disk is full; When the Reel tape is about to be full or the carrier tape needs to be replaced, the cutting device cuts off the carrier tape. The rotating device drives the Reel disc to rotate, winding the remaining carrier tape on the automatic tape-threading device onto the Reel disc.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, determining whether the Reel disk is full includes: Computer vision is used to detect whether the Reel disk is fully loaded, and / or the number of rotations of the rotating device is set, and the number of rotations of the rotating device is used to determine whether the Reel disk is fully loaded.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the rotating device drives the Reel disk to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind around the Reel disk until the Reel disk is fully loaded, including: When the Reel disk is full, the label preparation device prints labels based on the current carrier tape information; The robotic arm attaches the label to the movable end of the carrier tape on the fully loaded Reel reel.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the Reel reel is provided with an insertion port for positioning the fixed end of the carrier tape. The automatic tape feeding device conveys the carrier tape, such that the fixed end of the carrier tape is positioned on the winding body of the empty Reel reel, including: The rotating device drives the empty Reel disc to rotate, so that the position of the insertion port on the empty Reel disc corresponds to the position of the carrier tape fixing end head; The automatic belt feeding device delivers the carrier belt, causing the fixed end of the carrier belt to be inserted and positioned in the slot.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the rotating device drives the empty Reel disc to rotate, such that the insertion position on the empty Reel disc corresponds to the position of the carrier tape fixing end head, including: The location of the connector on an empty Reel disk is detected using computer vision. The controller determines the rotation amplitude of the rotating device based on the detected socket position.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes a fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs an empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: When the full Reel disc on the rotating device is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut is positioned in the automatic tape threading device. The automatic threading device continues to feed the carrier belt, causing it to accumulate in the buffer area at the bottom of the device.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes a fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs an empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: When the full Reel disc on the rotating device is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut is positioned in the automatic tape threading device. The automatic belt-threading device stops conveying the carrier belt.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this application, the robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes a fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs an empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: When replacing a full Reel disc on the rotating device with an empty Reel disc, the automatic threading device detaches from the Reel disc by movement to make way for the replacement of the Reel disc.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the transfer device conveys the frame containing the empty Reel tray to the loading / unloading device, including: The transfer device places the frame with an empty Reel tray onto the conveying device, which then transfers the frame to the loading and unloading device. The loading and unloading device takes the frame from the conveying device back to the loading position of the loading and unloading device; According to some embodiments of this application, the transfer device conveys the frame containing a fully loaded Reel tray out of the loading and unloading device, including: The loading and unloading device transfers the frame with a full load of Reel trays from the unloading position of the loading and unloading device to the conveying device; The conveying device transports the frame out of the loading and unloading device, and the transfer device receives the frame from the conveying device.

[0018] The carrier tape winding production process according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: the frame with empty Reel trays is automatically transported to the loading and unloading device by the transfer device, improving the conveying efficiency of the Reel trays; the Reel trays taken out by the robotic arm can be fixed to the rotating device by the adaptive mounting structure, so that this production process can be adapted to Reel trays of different models and sizes, improving versatility; the automatic tape threading device can adapt to the carrier tape and automatically transport the carrier tape to the Reel tray, while the Reel tray is wound around the carrier tape by rotation until the Reel tray is full; the full Reel tray is then transported to the frame by the robotic arm, and the frame with the full Reel tray is also transported out of the loading and unloading device by the transfer device, completing the preparation process of the target product, improving the automation level of the production of Reel trays loaded with chip carrier tapes, and ensuring production efficiency.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present application will be further illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments illustrated in the following drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the carrier tape winding production process according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of conveying the hollow Reel reel to the loading and unloading device in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of positioning the fixed end of the carrier tape onto an empty Reel reel in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of positioning the fixed end of the carrier tape onto an empty Reel reel in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of positioning the fixed end of the carrier tape onto an empty Reel reel in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of positioning the fixed end of the carrier tape onto an empty Reel reel in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 7This is a flowchart illustrating the steps in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment, where the rotating device drives the Reel disc to rotate until the Reel disc is fully loaded. Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment, where the rotating device drives the Reel disc to rotate until the Reel disc is fully loaded. Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment, where the rotating device drives the Reel disc to rotate until the Reel disc is fully loaded. Figure 10 This is a flowchart of the Reel reel changing steps in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 11 This is a flowchart of the Reel reel changing steps in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 12 This is a flowchart of the Reel reel changing steps in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 13 This is a flowchart of the Reel reel changing steps in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 14 This is a flowchart of the steps in the fully loaded Reel reel conveying and unloading device in the carrier tape winding production process of this application embodiment; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the apparatus involved in the winding production process of the carrier tape according to the embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure label: 100. Loading and unloading device; 200. Rotating device; 300. Frame; 400. Automatic belt threading device. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "middle", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0025] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0026] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In the description of this application, the use of terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "some instances," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," and "some examples" indicates that the specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0028] This application provides a carrier tape winding production process. The Reel disk involved in this application includes a winding body and baffles located on opposite sides of the winding body. The baffles and the winding body define a space for winding the carrier tape around the outer periphery of the Reel disk. It is understood that when a carrier tape with a chip attached is wound onto the Reel disk, the carrier tape surrounds the outer periphery of the winding body. As the carrier tape accumulates around the outer periphery of the winding body, it eventually forms the target product.

[0029] The following presents various embodiments of the carrier tape winding production process of this application. For the overall apparatus involved in the carrier tape winding production process of this application, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 15 .

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a carrier tape winding production process provided in one embodiment of this application. The carrier tape winding production process includes, but is not limited to, steps S100, S200, S300, S400, S500 and S600.

[0031] In step S100, the transfer device transports the frame 300 containing the empty Reel tray to the loading and unloading device 100. In step S200, the robotic arm of the loading and unloading device 100 removes the empty Reel tray from the frame 300 and installs it into the rotating device 200. The rotating device 200 fixes the empty Reel tray through an adaptive mounting structure. In step S300, the automatic belt feeding device 400 conveys the carrier belt, so that the fixed end of the carrier belt is positioned on the winding body of the empty Reel reel. In step S400, the rotating device 200 drives the Reel disc to rotate, so that the carrier tape is wound around the Reel disc until the Reel disc is fully loaded. In step S500, the robotic arm of the loading and unloading device 100 removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device 200 and places it on the frame 300, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device 200. In step S600, the transfer device conveys the frame 300 containing the Reel trays out of the loading and unloading device 100.

[0032] In some examples, the transfer device can be an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), with a frame 300 on top to hold and support Reel trays. Specifically, the frame 300 can hold several Reel trays simultaneously, stacked in a layered manner within the frame 300. The transfer device moves the frame 300, transporting it along with the empty Reel trays to the loading / unloading device 100. Understandably, the transfer device can travel along a preset path, ensuring that the frame 300 containing the empty Reel trays accurately reaches the loading / unloading device 100 without manual intervention, reducing the workload of operators.

[0033] When an empty Reel tray arrives at the loading / unloading device 100, the robotic arm of the device 100 can remove the empty Reel tray from the frame 300. It is understandable that, since the Reel trays are stacked on top of each other on the frame 300, the robotic arm always removes the Reel tray located at the top of the frame 300. It is worth noting that, due to the limited working range of the robotic arm, when the number of Reel trays in the frame 300 is small, the topmost Reel tray may be located near the bottom of the frame 300, making it difficult for the robotic arm to remove it. Therefore, the loading / unloading device 100 is equipped with a lifting structure, which raises the height of the Reel tray, placing it within the working range of the robotic arm for easier removal.

[0034] After the empty Reel disc is removed from the frame 300, the robotic arm can install the Reel disc onto the rotating device 200. The rotating device 200 drives the Reel disc to rotate, thereby realizing the winding action of the carrier tape. In order to ensure that the rotating device 200 can drive the Reel disc to rotate, the rotating device 200 and the Reel disc need to be connected to prevent relative rotation between the rotating device 200 and the Reel disc.

[0035] It is worth noting that Reel disks come in various models and sizes, and existing rotating devices 200 can only drive disk structures of the same size to rotate. However, the rotating device 200 of this application fixes an empty Reel disk through an adaptive mounting structure, enabling the rotating device 200 to connect to Reel disks of various models and sizes, ensuring versatility.

[0036] Specifically, the adaptive mounting structure can adopt the following two structural forms: First, the rotating device 200 is provided with a rotating shaft, and the center position of the Reel disk is provided with a through hole. The rotating shaft can be inserted into the through hole, and the two are fixed together by expansion. It can be understood that as long as the rotating shaft can be inserted into the through hole of the Reel disk, the expansion connection can be achieved through the corresponding expansion structure on the rotating shaft. Therefore, the manufacturing process of this application can be applied to Reel disks of various models and sizes, and has strong versatility. Second, a snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the rotating shaft of the rotating device 200 and the Reel disk. The rotating shaft and the Reel disk are fixed by snap-fit, so that the rotating device 200 can adapt to Reel disks of different sizes and types.

[0037] The automatic belt-threading device 400 can move and convey the carrier belt, gradually bringing it closer to the empty Reel reel. Similar to the Reel reel, the carrier belt also comes in various models and sizes. The automatic belt-threading device 400 can adjust its structure according to the width of the carrier belt, making the production process of this application applicable to various models and sizes of carrier belts, further improving versatility. Specifically, as the carrier belt gradually approaches the empty Reel reel, the fixed end of the carrier belt can be positioned on the winding body of the empty Reel reel. Therefore, as the empty Reel reel rotates, the carrier belt can be continuously wound onto the Reel reel until the Reel reel is full, thereby forming the target product.

[0038] Once a sufficient amount of carrier tape is wound onto the Reel reel, the robotic arm of the loading / unloading device 100 can remove the fully loaded Reel reel from the rotating device 200. Understandably, when the robotic arm removes the Reel reel, the rotating device 200 needs to disengage from the Reel reel to facilitate its removal. The Reel reel removed from the rotating device 200 is then transported by the robotic arm to the rack 300, which contains the target product and can be further conveyed out of the loading / unloading device 100. Understandably, the rack 300 containing the fully loaded Reel reel is also conveyed out of the loading / unloading device 100 by a transfer device.

[0039] Additionally, refer to Figure 2 Step S100: The transfer device conveys the frame 300 containing the empty Reel tray to the loading / unloading device 100, which may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: In step S110, the transfer device places the frame 300 with an empty Reel tray onto the conveying device, and the conveying device transfers the frame 300 to the loading and unloading device 100. In step S120, the loading and unloading device 100 picks up the frame 300 from the conveying device and returns it to the loading position of the loading and unloading device 100.

[0040] In some examples, when the transfer device reaches the vicinity of the loading / unloading device 100, the transfer device first places the frame 300 with an empty Reel tray onto the conveying device, allowing the conveying device to support the frame 300. At this point, the frame 300 detaches from the transfer device, facilitating the transfer device's departure for subsequent conveying operations. Furthermore, the loading / unloading device 100 includes a loading position and a unloading position. The conveying device transports the frame 300 to the loading position of the loading / unloading device 100, facilitating the removal of the empty Reel tray by the robotic arm within the loading / unloading device 100.

[0041] Additionally, refer to Figure 3 Step S300: The automatic belt feeding device 400 feeds the carrier belt, positioning the fixed end of the carrier belt on the winding body of the empty Reel reel. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: Step S310: Determine the width of the carrier tape; Step S320: The automatic belt threading device 400 determines the width of the carrier belt travel channel based on the width of the carrier belt. In step S330, the carrier belt is conveyed in the travel channel so that the fixed end of the carrier belt reaches the winding body of the empty Reel reel.

[0042] In some examples, when the automatic belt threading device 400 conveys the carrier belt, the width of the carrier belt must first be determined so that the automatic belt threading device 400 matches the current carrier belt. The automatic belt threading device 400 can define the travel path of the carrier belt. Understandably, if the width of the travel path is much larger than the width of the carrier belt, the carrier belt is prone to shifting within the travel path, resulting in poor stability during the carrier belt winding process; if the width of the travel path is smaller than the width of the carrier belt, the carrier belt cannot enter the travel path, making the winding process impossible.

[0043] Therefore, once the width of the carrier tape is determined, the automatic tape threading device 400 adjusts the width of the travel channel according to the width of the carrier tape to match the two and ensure the normal operation of the winding process. After the width of the travel channel is adjusted, the carrier tape can gradually approach the empty Reel reel along the travel channel and reach the winding body of the empty Reel reel.

[0044] Additionally, refer to Figure 4 Step S310: Determine the width of the carrier tape, which may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: Step S311: Detect the width of the carrier tape using computer vision, and / or manually detect the width of the carrier tape and input it to the controller.

[0045] In some examples, the detection of the carrier tape width includes, but is not limited to, the following two methods: First, by recognizing the label content on the carrier tape using computer vision, the width of the carrier tape is determined based on the information at the front end of the carrier tape. The controller then sends a signal to the automatic tape-threading device 400 based on the width information at the front end of the carrier tape, causing the automatic tape-threading device 400 to adjust the width of the travel channel to correspond to the width of the carrier tape. Second, by manually detecting the width of the carrier tape and manually inputting the width data into the controller, the controller then sends a signal to the automatic tape-threading device 400, causing the automatic tape-threading device 400 to adjust the width of the travel channel to correspond to the width of the carrier tape.

[0046] Additionally, refer to Figure 5 Step S300: The automatic belt feeding device 400 feeds the carrier belt, positioning the fixed end of the carrier belt on the winding body of the empty Reel reel. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: In step S340, the rotating device 200 drives the empty Reel disk to rotate, so that the position of the insertion port on the empty Reel disk corresponds to the position of the head of the carrier tape fixing end. In step S350, the automatic belt-threading device 400 conveys the carrier belt, causing the fixed end of the carrier belt to be inserted and positioned in the slot.

[0047] In some examples, the Reel reel has a slot on its winding body. During transport, the carrier tape needs to insert its fixed end into the slot to connect the carrier tape and the Reel reel, ensuring proper winding of the carrier tape in subsequent processes. In this process, the slot position of the Reel reel must first be adjusted to match the position of the fixed end of the carrier tape to ensure connection. To adjust the slot position, the rotating device 200 needs to rotate the empty Reel reel.

[0048] Once the fixed end of the carrier tape aligns with the insertion position of the Reel disc, the automatic tape feeding device 400 continues to feed the carrier tape, causing the fixed end of the carrier tape to be inserted and positioned in the insertion position.

[0049] Additionally, refer to Figure 6 Step S340: The rotating device 200 drives the empty Reel disc to rotate, so that the position of the insertion port on the empty Reel disc corresponds to the position of the carrier tape fixing end head, which may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: Step S341: Use computer vision to detect the position of the connector on the empty Reel disk; In step S342, the controller determines the rotation amplitude of the rotating device 200 based on the detected socket position.

[0050] In some examples, during the process of aligning the Reel reel's connector with the carrier tape end, computer vision is first used to detect the position of the connector on the Reel reel. Based on the current connector position, the controller can determine the distance between the current connector position and the target connector position. Furthermore, the controller determines the rotation amplitude of the rotating device 200 based on the aforementioned distance data, and drives the rotating device 200 to rotate accordingly, ensuring that the Reel reel's connector position corresponds to the fixed end of the carrier tape.

[0051] Additionally, refer to Figure 7 Step S400: The rotating device 200 drives the Reel disc to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind around the Reel disc until the Reel disc is fully loaded. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: Step S410: Determine if the Reel disk is fully loaded; Step S420: When the Reel disc is about to be fully loaded or the carrier tape needs to be replaced, the cutting device cuts the carrier tape. In step S430, the rotating device 200 drives the Reel disc to rotate, winding the remaining carrier tape on the automatic tape-threading device 400 onto the Reel disc.

[0052] In some examples, the controller needs to determine in real time whether the Reel reel is fully loaded during the process of the carrier tape being wound onto the Reel reel, in order to avoid insufficient or excessive carrier tape winding.

[0053] When the Reel reel is about to be full or the carrier tape needs to be replaced, the controller activates an external cutting device to cut the carrier tape. Since the external cutting device is located outside the device described in this application, some carrier tape will remain on the automatic tape-threading device 400 after the tape is cut. At this time, the rotating device 200 continues to rotate the Reel reel, causing all the remaining carrier tape to be wound onto the Reel reel. It is understood that the Reel reel will be full when the remaining carrier tape is wound.

[0054] Additionally, refer to Figure 8 Step S410: Determine if the Reel disk is fully loaded, which may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: Step S411: Use computer vision to detect whether the Reel disk is fully loaded, and / or set the number of rotations of the rotating device 200, and determine whether the Reel disk is fully loaded based on the number of rotations of the rotating device 200.

[0055] In some examples, determining whether the Reel disk is fully loaded includes, but is not limited to, the following two methods: First, using computer vision to detect whether the Reel disk is fully loaded; Second, manually setting the number of rotations of the rotating device 200. It can be understood that when the number of rotations of the rotating device 200 is less than the set value, the Reel disk is not yet fully loaded, and when the number of rotations of the rotating device 200 is equal to the set value, the Reel disk is fully loaded, thus forming the target product.

[0056] Additionally, refer to Figure 9 Step S400: The rotating device 200 drives the Reel disc to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind around the Reel disc until the Reel disc is fully loaded. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: Step S440: When the Reel disk is full, the label preparation device prints labels according to the current carrier tape information; In step S450, the robotic arm attaches a label to the movable end of the carrier tape on the fully loaded Reel reel.

[0057] In some examples, when the Reel reel is full, the label preparation device prints a label based on the current carrier tape information and Reel reel information. The label serves two purposes: identification and fixing the moving end of the carrier tape, ensuring that the carrier tape is stably wound around the Reel reel.

[0058] Specifically, the position of the moving end of the carrier tape is detected by computer vision, and the corresponding position information is transmitted to the controller. The controller then drives the corresponding robotic arm to accurately attach the label to the moving end of the carrier tape based on the position information.

[0059] In other embodiments, the robotic arm can also attach masking tape to the movable end of the carrier tape to ensure stable winding of the carrier tape onto the Reel reel and prevent the tape from scattering. Once the Reel reel is full, a label is attached to the end face of the full Reel reel to identify the Reel reel information.

[0060] Additionally, refer to Figure 10 Step S500: The robotic arm of the loading / unloading device 100 removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device 200 and places it on the frame 300, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device 200. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: Step S510: The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device 100 grabs an empty Reel tray; Step S520: When the Reel disk on the rotating device 200 is fully loaded, the robotic arm that grabs the empty Reel disk simultaneously grabs the fully loaded Reel disk. In step S530, the robotic arm installs the empty Reel disk onto the rotating device 200 in a single action and removes the fully loaded Reel disk from the rotating device 200.

[0061] In some examples, the robotic arm in the loading and unloading device 100 can simultaneously grasp empty Reel trays and full Reel trays. When the full Reel tray is removed from the rotating device 200, the empty Reel tray can be installed on the rotating device 200 at the same time, without the two actions needing to be performed separately, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0062] Specifically, when the Reel disc on the rotating device 200 is undergoing carrier tape winding, the robotic arm of the loading / unloading device 100 can grab an empty Reel disc. When the Reel disc on the rotating device 200 is full, the robotic arm of the loading / unloading device 100 grabs a full-load Reel disc, allowing the robotic arm to grab both empty and full Reel discs simultaneously. In this scenario, the robotic arm can remove the full-load Reel disc from the rotating device 200 in a single action and install the empty Reel disc onto the rotating device 200.

[0063] Additionally, refer to Figure 11 Step S500: The robotic arm of the loading / unloading device 100 removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device 200 and places it on the frame 300, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device 200. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: In step S540, when the full Reel disc on the rotating device 200 is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut is positioned in the automatic tape threading device 400. In step S550, the automatic belt feeding device 400 continues to feed the carrier belt, causing the carrier belt to accumulate in the buffer area at the bottom of the automatic belt feeding device 400.

[0064] In some examples, when the Reel reel on the rotating device 200 is full, the current Reel reel needs to be removed and replaced with an empty Reel reel. During the reel replacement process described above, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut can be temporarily positioned by the automatic tape feeding device 400, so that the automatic tape feeding device 400 can continue to feed carrier tape to subsequent empty Reel reels.

[0065] Furthermore, even when the cut end of the carrier tape is positioned in the automatic tape threading device 400, the automatic tape threading device 400 can still continue to feed the carrier tape. At this time, because the end position is fixed, the carrier tape can continuously accumulate at the bottom of the automatic tape threading device 400. Specifically, a buffer area is provided at the bottom of the automatic tape threading device 400, where the carrier tape continuously accumulates downwards. When the rotating device 200 has been replaced with an empty reel, the position lock of the carrier tape end is released, allowing the carrier tape to continue winding on the empty reel. Alternatively, when the rotating device 200 has been replaced with an empty reel, the position lock of the carrier tape end is released, and the automatic tape threading device 400 first feeds the carrier tape accumulated in the buffer area to the empty reel. Once the carrier tape accumulated in the buffer area is completely consumed, the next carrier tape is then fed into the automatic tape threading device 400.

[0066] Additionally, refer to Figure 12 Step S500: The robotic arm of the loading / unloading device 100 removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device 200 and places it on the frame 300, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device 200. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: In step S560, when the full Reel disc on the rotating device 200 is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut is positioned in the automatic tape threading device 400. In step S570, the automatic belt-threading device 400 stops conveying the carrier belt.

[0067] In some examples, when the Reel reel on the rotating device 200 is full, the current Reel reel needs to be removed and replaced with an empty Reel reel. During the reel replacement process described above, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut can be temporarily positioned by the automatic tape feeding device 400, so that the automatic tape feeding device 400 can continue to feed carrier tape to subsequent empty Reel reels.

[0068] Furthermore, when the end formed after the carrier tape is cut is positioned in the automatic tape threading device 400, the automatic tape threading device 400 can also stop feeding the carrier tape. At this time, the carrier tape does not need to accumulate at the bottom of the automatic tape threading device 400. After the empty Reel reel is installed in the rotating device 200, the automatic tape threading device 400 continues to feed the carrier tape to complete the winding of the carrier tape.

[0069] Additionally, refer to Figure 13Step S500: The robotic arm of the loading / unloading device 100 removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device 200 and places it on the frame 300, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device 200. This may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: In step S580, when the full Reel disc on the rotating device 200 is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the automatic threading device 400 moves away from the Reel disc to make room for the replacement of the Reel disc.

[0070] In some examples, to ensure that the automatic tape feeding device 400 can accurately feed the carrier tape to the winding body of the Reel reel, the carrier tape feeding nozzle of the automatic tape feeding device 400 extends into the space of the Reel reel used for winding the carrier tape. If the robotic arm is performing a reel changing process at this time, the carrier tape feeding nozzle is prone to structural interference with the Reel reel and / or the robotic arm.

[0071] Therefore, when the full Reel disc on the rotating device 200 is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the automatic belt feeding device 400 can move to detach the carrier belt feed nozzle from the Reel disc, thereby making room for the Reel disc to be replaced and avoiding structural interference between the carrier belt feed nozzle and the Reel disc and / or the robotic arm.

[0072] Additionally, refer to Figure 14 Step S600: The transfer device conveys the frame 300 containing the fully loaded Reel tray out of the loading / unloading device 100, which may include, but is not limited to, the following steps: In step S610, the loading and unloading device 100 transfers the frame 300 with the full load Reel tray from the unloading position of the loading and unloading device 100 to the conveying device. In step S620, the conveying device transports the frame 300 out of the loading and unloading device 100, and the transfer device receives the frame 300 on the conveying device.

[0073] In some examples, when the Reel tray is full, the robotic arm will transport the full Reel trays to the frame 300 in sequence. When the frame 300 is full of full Reel trays, the frame 300 needs to transport out the loading and unloading device 100.

[0074] Conversely, the transfer device transports the frame 300 to the vicinity of the loading / unloading device 100, while the loading / unloading device 100 transfers the frame 300, carrying a fully loaded Reel tray, from the unloading position to the conveyor. Further, after the transfer device is in position, it receives the frame 300 from the conveyor, causing the frame 300 to detach from the conveyor, and then the transfer device can carry the frame 300 away from the loading / unloading device 100.

[0075] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. A carrier tape winding production process, characterized in that, include: The transfer device transports the frame containing the empty Reel tray to the loading and unloading device; The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the empty Reel tray from the frame and installs it onto the rotating device. The rotating device fixes the empty Reel tray through an adaptive mounting structure. The automatic feeding device conveys the carrier belt, positioning the fixed end of the carrier belt on the winding body of the empty Reel reel. The rotating device drives the Reel disc to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind onto the Reel disc until the Reel disc is fully loaded; The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device. The transfer device transports the frame containing the Reel trays out of the loading and unloading device.

2. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic threading device conveys the carrier belt, positioning the fixed end of the carrier belt against the winding body of the empty Reel reel, including: Determine the width of the carrier tape; The automatic belt threading device determines the width of the carrier belt's travel path based on the width of the carrier belt; The carrier belt is conveyed within the travel channel so that the fixed end of the carrier belt reaches the winding body of the empty Reel reel.

3. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 2, characterized in that, Determining the width of the carrier tape includes: The width of the carrier tape is detected by computer vision, and / or detected manually and input into the controller.

4. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device grabs an empty Reel tray; When the Reel disk on the rotating device is full, the robotic arm that grabs the empty Reel disk simultaneously grabs the full Reel disk. The robotic arm installs an empty Reel disc onto the rotating device in a single motion and removes a fully loaded Reel disc from the rotating device.

5. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating device drives the Reel reel to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind around the Reel reel until the Reel reel is fully loaded, including: Determine if the Reel disk is full; When the Reel tape is about to be full or the carrier tape needs to be replaced, the cutting device cuts off the carrier tape. The rotating device drives the Reel disc to rotate, winding the remaining carrier tape on the automatic tape-threading device onto the Reel disc.

6. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 5, characterized in that, To determine if a Reel disk is full, the following steps are taken: Computer vision is used to detect whether the Reel disk is fully loaded, and / or the number of rotations of the rotating device is set, and the number of rotations of the rotating device is used to determine whether the Reel disk is fully loaded.

7. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating device drives the Reel reel to rotate, causing the carrier tape to wind around the Reel reel until the Reel reel is fully loaded, including: When the Reel disk is full, the label preparation device prints labels based on the current carrier tape information; The robotic arm attaches the label to the movable end of the carrier tape on the fully loaded Reel reel.

8. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The Reel reel has an insertion port for positioning the fixed end of the carrier tape. The automatic tape feeding device feeds the carrier tape so that the fixed end of the carrier tape is positioned on the winding body of the empty Reel reel, including: The rotating device drives the empty Reel disc to rotate, so that the position of the insertion port on the empty Reel disc corresponds to the position of the carrier tape fixing end head; The automatic belt feeding device delivers the carrier belt, causing the fixed end of the carrier belt to be inserted and positioned in the slot.

9. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rotating device drives the empty Reel disc to rotate, so that the position of the insertion port on the empty Reel disc corresponds to the position of the carrier tape fixing end head, including: The location of the connector on an empty Reel disk is detected using computer vision. The controller determines the rotation amplitude of the rotating device based on the detected socket position.

10. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: When the full Reel disc on the rotating device is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut is positioned in the automatic tape threading device. The automatic threading device continues to feed the carrier belt, causing it to accumulate in the buffer area at the bottom of the device.

11. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: When the full Reel disc on the rotating device is replaced with an empty Reel disc, the end formed after the carrier tape is cut is positioned in the automatic tape threading device. The automatic belt-threading device stops conveying the carrier belt.

12. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm of the loading and unloading device removes the fully loaded Reel tray from the rotating device and places it on the frame, and installs the empty Reel tray onto the rotating device, including: When replacing a full Reel disc on the rotating device with an empty Reel disc, the automatic threading device detaches from the Reel disc by movement to make way for the replacement of the Reel disc.

13. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer device conveys the frame containing the empty Reel tray to the loading and unloading device, including: The transfer device places the frame with an empty Reel tray onto the conveying device, which then transfers the frame to the loading and unloading device. The loading and unloading device picks up the frame from the conveyor and returns it to the loading position of the loading and unloading device.

14. The carrier tape winding production process according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer device conveys the frame containing the Reel trays out of the loading and unloading device, including: The loading and unloading device transfers the frame with a full load of Reel trays from the unloading position of the loading and unloading device to the conveying device; The conveying device transports the frame out of the loading and unloading device, and the transfer device receives the frame from the conveying device.

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