Setup device

Abstract

A setup device is disclosed that can determine whether or not it is possible to attach a reel to a feeder based on the condition of the reel. [Solution] The setup device includes a control device that acquires information about the state of the reel around which the carrier tape containing the components is wound, and determines whether or not it is possible to attach the reel to the feeder based on the acquired state of the reel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification discloses technologies related to setup devices.

Background Art

[0002] The electronic component setup device described in Patent Document 1 sets a feeder on a feeder cart according to the production model, or sets a supply tape having electronic components on a feeder that is already set on the feeder cart. The electronic component setup device also includes setup data, reading means, and misalignment prevention control means. The setup data has at least one of feeder information to be set on the feeder cart and electronic component information of the electronic components according to the production model. The reading means reads corresponding data corresponding to the setup data from the target to be set. The misalignment prevention control means prevents misalignment of the target to be set based on the setup data and the corresponding data.

[0003] The component mounting system described in Patent Document 2 has a function of mounting components on a substrate, and includes a component mounting line, a host computer, a setup device, and a communication network. The component mounting line includes a printing device and a plurality of component mounting devices arranged in series in the conveyance direction of the substrate. The host computer controls the component mounting line and the setup device in an integrated manner. The setup device performs setup work required when switching the model of the substrate produced on the component mounting line outside the component mounting line. The communication network communicably connects the component mounting line, the host computer, and the setup device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

[0005] There are several types of kitting devices that set reels onto feeders, each with a different setting procedure. Therefore, it is necessary to select the appropriate kitting device that can perform the setting procedure depending on the condition of the reel. Also, setup devices that attach reels to feeders can attach reels that are compatible with the device to the feeder. Therefore, the setup device needs to determine whether the reel to be attached is compatible with the device.

[0006] In view of these circumstances, this specification discloses a setup device capable of determining whether or not it is possible to attach a reel to a feeder based on the condition of the reel. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This specification discloses a setup device that includes a control device that acquires information about the state of a reel around which a carrier tape containing a component is wound, and determines, based on the acquired state of the reel, whether or not it is possible to perform the installation work of attaching the reel to a feeder. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the setup device described above, it is possible to determine whether or not it is possible to attach the reel to the feeder based on the condition of the reel. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing an example of a setup device. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a plan view of the setup device. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing an example of a feeder equipped in the feeder holding unit. [Figure 4]This is a plan view showing an example of a carrier tape. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the carrier tape. [Figure 6] This flowchart shows an example of a control procedure using a setup device. [Figure 7] This is a plan view showing an example of a feeder unit. [Figure 8] This is a diagram illustrating an example of a kitting device extraction system. [Figure 9] This flowchart shows an example of the control procedure by the kitting device extraction system. [Figure 10] This is a diagram showing an example of a production facility. [Figure 11] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of the leading edge of a carrier tape. [Figure 12] This is a perspective view of a reel showing the first fixing method, in which the carrier tape is fixed by the first fixing tape. [Figure 13] This is a perspective view of a reel showing the carrier tape secured by the second fixing method, using the second fixing tape. [Figure 14] This is a perspective view showing a reel with a carrier tape secured by a fixing jig, illustrating another method of securing the tape. [Figure 15] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal mechanism of the setup device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] 1. Embodiment 1-1. Example configuration of setup device 10a The plurality of types of kitting devices 10 differ in the setting operation of setting a reel 70 around which a carrier tape 72 for accommodating parts 91 is wound, into a feeder 60. The plurality of types of kitting devices 10 only need to be able to set the reel 70 into the feeder 60 and can take various forms. For example, the plurality of types of kitting devices 10 include a setup device 10a. The setup device 10a automatically sets the reel 70 into the feeder 60 so that the parts 91 can be supplied from the feeder 60. The setup device 10a only needs to be able to automatically set the reel 70 into the feeder 60 and can take various forms.

[0011] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the setup device 10a of the embodiment includes a reel attachment / detachment unit 20, a reel supply unit 30, a reel transfer mechanism 40, and a feeder supply unit 50. For convenience of explanation, in these figures, when attaching / detaching the reel 70 to / from the feeder 60, the facing direction of the feeder 60 and the reel 70 is defined as the first direction (arrow X direction). Also, among the first direction (arrow X direction), the direction (side) from the feeder 60 toward the reel 70 is defined as one end side of the first direction (arrow X1 direction), and the direction (side) from the reel 70 toward the feeder 60 is defined as the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction).

[0012] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, in the horizontal plane, the direction orthogonal to the first direction (arrow X direction), and the slide direction of the feeder 60 in the slot 21b is defined as the second direction (arrow Y direction). Also, among the second direction (arrow Y direction), the slide direction (side) when the feeder 60 is removed is defined as one end side of the second direction (arrow Y1 direction), and the slide direction (side) when the feeder 60 is attached is defined as the other end side of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction).

[0013] The reel attachment / detachment unit 20 has various members assembled inside the first housing 11. The first housing 11 is a rectangular parallelepiped case, with a part of the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) and one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) being open. The reel supply unit 30 is provided coupled to the one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) of the reel attachment / detachment unit 20. The reel supply unit 30 is formed on a box-shaped pedestal 12 smaller than the first housing 11. The reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on a plate seat 12b extending from the bottom of the pedestal 12 to the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction). The feeder supply unit 50 is provided coupled to the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) of the reel attachment / detachment unit 20. The feeder supply unit 50 has various members assembled inside the second housing 13 which is smaller than the first housing 11 and has a storage space 13a at the upper part.

[0014] The reel attachment / detachment unit 20 includes a feeder holding part 21, a reel mounting mechanism 22, a tape loading mechanism 23, and a reel removal mechanism 24. As shown in FIG. 2, the feeder holding part 21 is disposed at the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) and one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) inside the first housing 11. The feeder holding part 21 holds the feeder 60 in a vertically placed posture at the work execution position. As shown in FIG. 3, the feeder holding part 21 includes a bottom plate 21a, a slot 21b, and a support plate 21c. The slot 21b is formed in a groove shape extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) in the bottom plate 21a. The feeder 60 is inserted from the one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) to the other end side in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) of the slot 21b and held at the work execution position. The support plate 21c is provided so as to stand up from the bottom plate 21a and contacts the side surface of the feeder 60 at the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) at the work execution position. The support plate 21c supports the pressing load in the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) generated when attaching the reel 70 to the feeder 60.

[0015] The feeder 60 is detachably mounted on the parts mounting machine. As shown in Figure 3, the feeder 60 has a reel 70 on which a carrier tape 72 is wound around the main body 71, and it transports the carrier tape 72 to supply parts 91. Each reel 70 is marked with an identification code to identify the reel 70. The feeder 60 is formed in a flat, box shape. The feeder 60 has a reel holding shaft 61 that protrudes from the side plate on the other end in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) to the one end in the first direction (arrow X1 direction) at approximately the center when viewed in the first direction (arrow X direction). The reel holding shaft 61 is inserted into a central hole formed in the center of the reel 70 and holds the reel 70 detachably and rotatably.

[0016] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the carrier tape 72 comprises a base tape 72a, a cover tape 72b, and a bottom tape 72c. The base tape 72a is the base of the carrier tape 72 and is provided with a plurality of storage compartments 72d and a plurality of feed holes 72e. Each of the plurality of storage compartments 72d accommodates a component 91. As shown in Figure 4, a predetermined number of storage compartments 72d (for example, three in this figure) from the leading edge of the carrier tape 72 are empty storage compartments 72d1 that do not contain a component 91. The plurality of storage compartments 72d are provided at predetermined pitch intervals in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72 in the center of the width direction of the base tape 72a.

[0017] Each of the multiple feed holes 72e is a through hole and is used when transporting the carrier tape 72 in the transport direction (the other end in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction)). The multiple feed holes 72e are provided at predetermined pitch intervals in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72 on one end of the base tape 72a in the width direction. The cover tape 72b closes the housing portion 72d of the base tape 72a. The cover tape 72b is attached to the upper surface of both ends of the base tape 72a in the width direction by means of adhesive 72f, heat pressing, etc. The bottom tape 72c is attached to the lower surface of the base tape 72a by means of adhesive 72f, heat pressing, etc., and prevents the components 91 housed in the housing portion 72d from falling out.

[0018] The side plate 62 on the first end of the feeder 60 (direction of arrow X1) is open in the center to facilitate the attachment and detachment of the reel 70. There are multiple types of reels 70 with at least one difference among the material of the carrier tape 72, the width of the carrier tape 72, the width of the reel 70, and the diameter of the reel 70, and there are multiple types of feeders 60 corresponding to the multiple types of reels 70. The feeder 60 is equipped with a sampling position 63, a sprocket 64, and a tape peeling section.

[0019] The sampling position 63 is located on the upper surface of the feeder 60, on the other end in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction), and the component mounting machine samples the component 91 at the sampling position 63. The sprocket 64 is rotatably mounted on one end in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) from the sampling position 63. The teeth of the sprocket 64 engage with the feed holes 72e of the carrier tape 72. The sprocket 64 is intermittently driven by a drive motor to transport the carrier tape 72 at a constant pitch. The tape peeling section peels the cover tape 72b from the base tape 72a just before the sampling position 63, enabling the removal of the component 91. After passing the sampling position 63, the carrier tape 72 is cut by a tape cutting device provided on the component mounting machine.

[0020] Each feeder 60 is assigned an identification code to identify it. Each feeder 60 is also equipped with a feeder control unit. The feeder control unit stores the identification information of the feeder 60 and the reel 70, and controls the parts supply operation. When the feeder 60 is held in the feeder holding unit 21, the connectors of the feeder control unit are mated together, and the feeder control unit is connected to the setup device 10a for communication.

[0021] The reel mounting mechanism 22 is provided on one end of the feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (direction of arrow X1). The reel mounting mechanism 22 uses the reel transfer mechanism 40 to change the horizontal position of the reel 70 to a vertical position and attaches the reel 70 to the feeder 60 at the work position. The reel mounting mechanism 22 includes a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a, a movable platform 22b, a mounting material 22c, a mounting area 22d, and a temporary placement area 22e. The mechanism for changing the horizontal position of the reel 70 to a vertical position and the mechanism for attaching the vertical position of the reel 70 to the feeder 60 may be separated.

[0022] The pair of guide rails 22a, 22a extend along the first direction (arrow X direction) at approximately the center of the second direction (arrow Y direction) of the first housing 11, and are spaced apart and parallel to each other. The mobile platform 22b extends along the second direction (arrow Y direction) and is provided so as to straddle the upper side of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the mobile platform 22b moves along the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a and reciprocates between a standby position provided at one end in the first direction (arrow X1 direction) and a feeder holding section 21 provided at the other end in the first direction (arrow X2 direction).

[0023] The mounting member 22c is formed in the shape of a rectangular bar and is provided to extend upward from the mobile base 22b. The mounting member 22c faces the reel holding shaft 61 of the feeder 60 at the work position. Specifically, the mounting member 22c is provided at a predetermined distance from the tip of the reel holding shaft 61 toward one end in the first direction (direction of arrow X1). The mounting member 22c swings around a pivot shaft 22c1 provided on the side of the mobile base 22b between an upright position as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and a horizontal position tilted toward the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) (arrow SW1 in Figure 1). A sampling section 22c2 is provided at the end of the mounting member 22c opposite to the end on the side of the pivot shaft 22c1. The sampling section 22c2 detachably samples the reel 70. The sampling unit 22c2 can be a claw inserted into the central hole of the reel 70, a gripping mechanism that grips the periphery of the reel 70, or a suction mechanism that uses negative pressure to attract the reel 70.

[0024] The mounting area 22d is located on one end of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a in the first direction (direction of arrow X1). In the mounting area 22d, the reel 70 to be mounted is placed in a sideways position. The temporary storage area 22e is located on the other end of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) from the mounting area 22d. In the temporary storage area 22e, when the reel mounting mechanism 22 changes the order in which the reels 70 are used, the reels 70 are temporarily placed in a sideways position so that the order in which the reels 70 are used can be changed. The temporary storage area 22e has enough space to temporarily store multiple reels 70. The mobile platform 22b and mounting material 22c move above the mounting area 22d and the temporary storage area 22e.

[0025] As shown in Figure 2, the tape loading mechanism 23 is located near the feeder holding section 21. The tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 into the feeder 60, making it ready for feeding. For example, the tape loading mechanism 23 can be a multi-joint robot. The tape loading mechanism 23 in this embodiment includes a multi-joint arm 23a, a camera 23b, and a plurality of fingers 23c.

[0026] The articulated arm 23a is capable of movements such as rotation and bending, and the position and orientation of the camera 23b and the multiple fingers 23c can be adjusted. The camera 23b is located at the tip of the articulated arm 23a. The camera 23b images the feeder 60 at the work position to detect the position and state of the reel 70 and carrier tape 72. The multiple fingers 23c are located at the tip of the articulated arm 23a, alongside the camera 23b. In addition to gripping and releasing the workpiece, the multiple fingers 23c can perform movements, twisting operations, and more.

[0027] Multiple fingers 23c load the carrier tape 72 so that the feed hole 72e at the leading edge of the carrier tape 72 engages with the sprocket 64, thereby preparing the carrier tape 72 for feeding. The multiple fingers 23c facilitate the loading operation of the carrier tape 72 by rotating the reel 70 around the reel holding shaft 61 as needed. The tape loading mechanism 23 assumes a retracted position with its articulated arm 23a bent so as not to obstruct the attachment and detachment of the reel 70 when not in operation.

[0028] The reel removal mechanism 24 is located on one end of the feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (direction of arrow X1) and is positioned above the reel mounting mechanism 22. The reel removal mechanism 24 removes the reel 70 from the feeder 60 at the work position. The reel removal mechanism 24 includes a guide rail 24a, a movable platform 24b, a removal material 24c, and a collection box 24d.

[0029] The guide rail 24a is provided near the ceiling of the first housing 11 and is formed to extend along the second direction (arrow Y direction). The movable platform 24b is formed to extend along the first direction (arrow X direction) and is provided below the guide rail 24a. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the movable platform 24b moves along the guide rail 24a and reciprocates between a standby position provided at the other end of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) and the feeder holding unit 21.

[0030] The removal member 24c is formed from a thick plate-like member that is longer than the movable base 24b and is provided on the underside of the movable base 24b so as to extend along the first direction (arrow X direction). The removal member 24c swings around a pivot shaft 24c1 provided on the other end of the movable base 24b in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) between a horizontal position as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and a vertical position tilted downward (arrow SW2 in Figure 1). A sampling section 24c2 is provided at the end of the removal member 24c opposite to the end on the side of the pivot shaft 24c1. The sampling section 24c2 detachably collects the reel 70. The sampling method of the sampling section 24c2 may be the same as or different from that of the sampling section 22c2 of the reel mounting mechanism 22.

[0031] The retrieval box 24d is positioned below the removal material 24c when the mobile platform 24b moves to the standby position. The retrieval box 24d retrieves the multiple removed reels 70. The retrieval box 24d is formed in the shape of a box that opens upwards. Therefore, the retrieval box 24d can retrieve the falling reels 70 when the collection portion 24c2 of the removal material 24c releases the reels 70.

[0032] The reel supply unit 30 is equipped with a detachably provided reel holding unit 31. A pair of guide plates 12a, 12a extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) are provided on the upper surface of the base 12 at one end in the first direction (direction of arrow X1) and the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2). The reel holding unit 31 is placed between the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a of the base 12. As shown in Figure 2, the opposing surfaces of the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a at one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) are tapered, and the distance between them at one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) is longer than that at the other end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y2). This makes it easier to insert the reel holding unit 31 towards the base 12 from one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1).

[0033] The reel holding unit 31 holds multiple reels 70 stacked in a horizontal position. The reels 70 are not limited to unused reels; they may also be used reels from which parts 91 contained in the carrier tape 72 have been partially removed. The reel holding unit 31 comprises a horizontally mounted disc-shaped holding plate 31a and a round rod-shaped holding shaft 31b extending upward from the center of the holding plate 31a and passing through the central holes of the reels 70. Therefore, even if the reels 70 have different diameters and widths, the reel holding unit 31 can hold multiple reels 70 with the holding shaft 31b passing through the central holes of the multiple reels 70, making it easy to remove the reels 70. An identification code 31c is attached to the upper surface of the holding plate 31a. The identification code 31c contains information that identifies the reel holding unit 31.

[0034] For example, based on work instruction data, the worker procures multiple reels 70 and performs a stacking operation to stack the multiple reels 70 on the reel holding unit 31. The work instruction data instructs the worker on the details of the setup operation to be performed by the setup device 10a. In other words, the work instruction data associates information on the types of multiple reels 70 required as the production of the circuit board product by the component mounting machine progresses with information on the types of multiple feeders 60 applicable to those reels 70. Note that the transport of the multiple reels 70 can also be done using a known automated guided vehicle (AGV).

[0035] The reel transfer mechanism 40 is mounted on a plate base 12b that extends from the bottom of the base 12 to the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2). The reel transfer mechanism 40 comprises a support column 41, an arm 42, and a collection unit 43. The support column 41 stands vertically upward at the other end of the plate base 12b in the second direction (direction of arrow Y2). The arm 42 is mounted so as to be able to move up and down relative to the support column 41. Furthermore, the arm 42 is mounted so as to be able to rotate in the horizontal plane around a rotation axis 44 adjacent to the support column 41.

[0036] The sampling unit 43 is provided so as to be extendable and retractable relative to the arm 42. The sampling unit 43 detachably samples from the reel 70. The sampling method of the sampling unit 43 may be the same as or different from that of the sampling unit 22c2 of the reel mounting mechanism 22 and the sampling unit 24c2 of the reel removal mechanism 24. The sampling unit 43 is also provided with a code reader. The code reader reads the identification code 31c of the reel holding unit 31. Furthermore, the code reader can read the identification code of the uppermost reel 70.

[0037] The reel transfer mechanism 40 functions as part of the reel mounting mechanism 22. Specifically, the reel transfer mechanism 40 removes the reel 70 from the reel holding section 31 by driving the arm 42 and the sampling section 43. Furthermore, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the removed reel 70 in a horizontal position on the placement area 22d or temporary placement area 22e by driving the arm 42 and the sampling section 43. The reel transfer mechanism 40 uses the multiple reels 70 stacked on the reel holding section 31 in order from the top.

[0038] The feeder supply unit 50 includes a detachably provided feeder housing unit 51 and a feeder transport unit 52. As shown in Figure 2, the storage space 13a at the top of the second housing 13 is open on one end in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction), and multiple (for example, two in the figure) feeder housing units 51 can be stored side by side along the first direction (arrow X direction). As shown in Figure 1, multiple roller conveyors 13b extending along the first direction (arrow X direction) are provided on the bottom surface that partitions the storage space 13a, making it easy to store the feeder housing units 51.

[0039] The feeder housing section 51 is formed in a box shape with one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) open. Multiple slots identical in shape to the slots 21b of the feeder holding section 21 are formed on the bottom surface of the feeder housing section 51. The feeder housing section 51 can accommodate multiple feeders 60 in a vertical position, lined up along the first direction (direction of arrow X). When multiple feeders 60 are housed in the feeder housing section 51, and the feeder housing section 51 is properly housed in the storage space 13a, the connectors of the feeders 60 and the feeder housing section 51 are mated together, and the multiple feeder control units are connected to the setup device 10a so as to be able to communicate with it.

[0040] The feeder storage unit 51 is marked with an identification code to identify it. For example, an operator procures multiple feeders 60 to be used based on work instruction data and performs storage work to store them in the feeder storage unit 51. The number of feeder storage units 51 that can be stored in the storage space 13a may be one or three or more. In addition, a known automated guided vehicle (AGV) or the like can be used to transport the multiple feeders 60.

[0041] A guide rail 13c is provided at the lower part of the second end (arrow Y1 direction) of the storage space 13a of the second housing 13. The guide rail 13c is provided over almost the entire first direction (arrow X direction) of the storage space 13a and extends to the second end (arrow Y1 direction) of the feeder holding section 21. A feeder transport section 52 is also provided on the guide rail 13c. The feeder transport section 52 moves along the guide rail 13c and reciprocates between the feeder housing section 51 and the feeder holding section 21.

[0042] The feeder transport unit 52 is formed in a box shape with an opening on the other end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y2). The feeder transport unit 52 includes an internal space for temporarily housing the feeder 60 and a feeder operating mechanism for loading the feeder 60 into the internal space or unloading the feeder 60 from the internal space via the opening. Therefore, the feeder transport unit 52 can unload the feeder 60 from the feeder housing unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21, and can load the feeder 60 into the feeder housing unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21. In addition, a safety fence that can be opened and closed is provided on one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) of the reel supply unit 30 and the feeder supply unit 50, thereby preventing workers from approaching the reel supply unit 30 and the feeder supply unit 50.

[0043] 1-2. Control example of setup device 10a The setup device 10a controls the feeder transport unit 52 to transport the feeder 60 corresponding to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding unit 31 (step S1 shown in Figure 6). The feeder transport unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder housing unit 51, incorporates it, moves to the feeder holding unit 21, and inserts the incorporated feeder 60 into the feeder holding unit 21. As a result, the feeder 60 is held in the work position, and the identification code of the feeder 60 is read.

[0044] If there is no feeder 60 applicable to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding unit 31, the reel 70 is placed in the temporary storage area 22e by the reel transfer mechanism 40. The above placement is repeated until an applicable feeder 60 is found, and the feeder 60 corresponding to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding unit 31 is inserted into the feeder holding unit 21. After the control shown in step S1, the setup device 10a executes the first series of controls shown in steps S2 to S5 and the second series of controls shown in steps S11 to S14 in parallel.

[0045] In the control of the first series, the setup device 10a checks the status of the reel 70 based on the identification code of the feeder 60 or the reel 70 that it has read, and changes the control according to the status of the reel 70 (step S2). Specifically, if the feeder 60 has been used in advance by the parts mounting machine, the feeder 60 may be equipped with a reel 70 that is in use and has partially picked up parts 91 contained in the carrier tape 72. In this case, the tape loading mechanism 23 performs a fastening process to secure the leading end of the carrier tape 72 with tape or the like to suppress slack in the carrier tape 72 (step S3). At this time, the tape loading mechanism 23 can wind the carrier tape 72 onto the reel 70 as needed. After this, the tape loading mechanism 23 bends the articulated arm 23a to assume a retracted position.

[0046] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 removes the reel 70 from the feeder 60 (step S4). Specifically, the mobile platform 24b moves from the standby position to the feeder holding unit 21. Then, when the removal material 24c is swung from a horizontal position to a vertical position, the sampling unit 24c2 contacts the reel 70 and collects the reel 70. Next, when the removal material 24c returns from the vertical position to a horizontal position, the sampling unit 24c2 pulls the reel 70 from the reel holding shaft 61 and holds it in a horizontal position. At this time, the setup device 10a deletes the identification information of the reel 70 from the memory unit of the feeder control unit of the feeder 60. Furthermore, the setup device 10a transmits the identification information of the feeder 60 from which the reel 70 was removed to a higher-level management device. At this time, the setup device 10a may also transmit the identification information of the removed reel 70 along with the identification information of the feeder 60 to the higher-level management device.

[0047] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 retrieves the reel 70 (step S5). Specifically, first, the mobile platform 24b moves from the feeder holding unit 21 to the standby position. Then, the sampling unit 24c2 releases the reel 70. As a result, the released reel 70 falls into the retrieval box 24d and is retrieved. Once the reel 70 is retrieved, the control of the first series enters a standby state until the control of the second series is completed.

[0048] Furthermore, the feeder 60 may be equipped with a used reel 70 from which all the components 91 contained in the carrier tape 72 have been collected (step S2). In this case, the control shown in step S3 is omitted in the control of the first series, and the control shown in steps S4 and S5 is executed. Also, the feeder 60 may not be equipped with a reel 70 (step S2). In this case, the control shown in steps S3 to S5 is omitted in the control of the first series.

[0049] In the control of the second series, the reel transfer mechanism 40 uses the sampling unit 43 to sample the uppermost reel 70 from the reel holding unit 31 and places it on the placement area 22d (step S11). Then, the reel transfer mechanism 40 returns the sampling unit 43 to the top of the reel holding unit 31. If no applicable feeder 60 is available, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the reel 70 on the temporary placement area 22e.

[0050] Next, the reel mounting mechanism 22 changes the orientation of the reel 70 in the mounting area 22d (step S12). Specifically, first, the mounting material 22c is moved from an upright position to a horizontal position, and the sampling unit 22c2 contacts the reel 70 to sample the reel 70. Then, the mounting material 22c is returned from the horizontal position to an upright position, and the sampling unit 22c2 changes the reel 70 from a sideways position to a vertical position and holds it. Note that when using the reel 70 in the temporary storage area 22e, the moving platform 22b moves a predetermined distance to the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) before the mounting material 22c moves from an upright position to a horizontal position. The control of the second series remains in a waiting state until the termination condition indicating the completion of the control in step S4 of the first series is met. This avoids interference between the reel mounting mechanism 22 and the reel removal mechanism 24.

[0051] When the above termination conditions are met, the reel mounting mechanism 22 attaches the reel 70 to the feeder 60 (step S13). Specifically, with the sampling unit 22c2 holding the reel 70 in a vertical position, the mobile platform 22b moves to the feeder holding unit 21. As a result, the reel 70 moves toward the reel holding shaft 61 and is attached to the reel holding shaft 61. The movement of the mobile platform 22b can be performed simultaneously with the movement of the mobile platform 24b to its standby position.

[0052] Once the reel 70 is installed, the setup device 10a causes the feeder control unit of the feeder 60 to store the identification information of the reel 70. Furthermore, the setup device 10a associates the identification information of the feeder 60 with the identification information of the reel 70 equipped on the feeder 60 and transmits it to a higher-level management device. The mobile platform 22b then returns to its standby position. Next, the tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 until the feed hole 72e of the carrier tape 72 engages with the teeth of the sprocket 64 (step S14).

[0053] Once the control of the first and second series is complete, the feeder transport unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder holding unit 21, incorporates it, moves to the feeder housing unit 51, and inserts the incorporated feeder 60 into the feeder housing unit 51 (step S6). This completes the setup work for one feeder 60. The setup device 10a determines whether the setup work for all feeders 60 has been completed (step S7). If the setup work for all feeders 60 has been completed (Yes in step S7), the control by the setup device 10a is temporarily terminated. If the setup work for all feeders 60 has not been completed (No in step S7), the control by the setup device 10a returns to the control shown in step S1, and the control described above is repeated until the setup work for all feeders 60 is completed.

[0054] Once control by the setup device 10a is complete, for example, the operator transports the feeder housing 51 containing the set-up feeder 60 to the parts mounting machine and changes the feeder 60. If a reel 70 is placed in the temporary storage area 22e, the operator places a feeder 60 applicable to the reel 70 into the feeder housing 51, and the reel 70 becomes usable. Reels 70 that are not used and remain in the temporary storage area 22e are returned to the reel holding unit 31 by the reel transfer mechanism 40 and collected by the operator. Furthermore, the above transport work by the operator can be automated using a known automated guided vehicle or the like.

[0055] 1-3. Example configuration of feeder unit 10b The kitting device 10 includes several types of feeder units 10b. The feeder unit 10b is used by an operator to set the reel 70 onto the feeder 60. The feeder unit 10b only needs to be able to hold the feeder 60 with the reel 70 set on it by the operator, and can take various forms.

[0056] For example, the feeder unit 10b shown in Figure 7 has multiple slots 14. Each of the multiple slots 14 is formed similarly to the slots 21b of the feeder holding section 21 of the setup device 10a, and can hold the feeder 60 with the reel 70 set by an operator. The feeder unit 10b is mounted on the parts supply device of the parts mounting machine 99 and can supply parts 91 to the parts mounting machine 99.

[0057] 1-4. Example of the configuration of the kitting device extraction system 80 Thus, the kitting device 10 includes multiple types of kitting devices 10, each with a different setting procedure for setting the reel 70 onto the feeder 60. Therefore, it is necessary to select the appropriate kitting device 10t that can perform the setting procedure according to the state of the reel 70. In this embodiment, a kitting device selection system 80 is provided. The kitting device selection system 80 selects the appropriate kitting device 10t that can perform the setting procedure based on the state of the reel 70.

[0058] The kitting device extraction system 80 comprises multiple types of kitting devices 10 and an extraction unit 81. The kitting device extraction system 80 may also include a storage unit 82. The kitting device extraction system 80 may also include a transport unit 83. As previously described, the multiple types of kitting devices 10 only need to be able to set the reel 70 on the feeder 60 and can take various forms. As shown in Figure 8, the kitting device extraction system 80 of the embodiment comprises multiple types (two types) of kitting devices 10, including a setup device 10a and a feeder unit 10b, an extraction unit 81, a storage unit 82, and a transport unit 83.

[0059] The extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 can be installed in various control devices and management devices. For example, at least one of the extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 can be installed in the control device of the kitting device 10, the production management system 97f described later, the control device of the storage unit 110 described later, etc. At least one of the extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 can also be formed on the cloud. The storage unit 82 stores the information described later. The storage unit 82 only needs to be able to store the information described later, and known storage devices, databases, etc. can be used. The storage unit 82 can also be formed on the cloud.

[0060] As shown in Figure 8, the extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 of the embodiment are provided in the production management system 97f. The storage unit 82 of the embodiment is provided in the material database 97d, which will be described later. Furthermore, the kitting device extraction system 80 of the embodiment performs control according to the flowchart shown in Figure 9. The extraction unit 81 performs the processing shown in steps S22 and S23. The storage unit 82 performs the processing shown in step S21. The transport unit 83 performs the processing shown in step S24.

[0061] 1-4-1. Extraction unit 81 and storage unit 82 The extraction unit 81 extracts a corresponding kitting device 10t from among several types of kitting devices 10 based on the state of the reel 70 (steps S22 and S23 shown in Figure 9). The extraction unit 81 only needs to be able to extract a corresponding kitting device 10t based on the state of the reel 70, and can take various forms.

[0062] For example, the corresponding kitting device 10t may differ depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use. Specifically, the reel 70 has a carrier tape 72 wound around its main body 71. For example, if the reel 70 is repeatedly attached to and detached from the feeder 60, the main body 71 of the reel 70 may be damaged. If the main body 71 of the reel 70 is damaged, it may be difficult to perform the setup work using the setup device 10a. In this case, the setup work is performed by an operator in the feeder unit 10b. In other words, in the above configuration, the corresponding kitting device 10t when the reel 70 is unused is the setup device 10a, and the corresponding kitting device 10t when the reel 70 is in use is the feeder unit 10b.

[0063] Whether a reel 70 is unused or in use differs for each reel 70 and can be determined by the remaining number of parts, which is the number of parts 91 stored in the carrier tape 72 of the reel 70. Therefore, it is preferable for the kitting device extraction system 80 to be equipped with a storage unit 82. The storage unit 82 stores reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 and the remaining number of parts, which is the number of parts 91 stored in the carrier tape 72 of the reel 70, in association with each other (step S21 shown in Figure 9).

[0064] As shown in Figure 8, the storage unit 82 of the embodiment is provided in the material database 97d of the production system 97. The figure shows an example of a production system 97 that produces substrate products using substrate-to-substrate machines that perform predetermined substrate-to-substrate operations on substrates 90. The production system 97 is communicated with various substrate-to-substrate machines, including a component mounting machine 99, by a wired or wireless communication unit 96. The production system 97 is also communicated with a kitting device 10 by a communication unit 96. Furthermore, the production system 97 is communicated with a storage unit 110 by a communication unit 96.

[0065] The production system 97 of this embodiment includes a maintenance database 97a, a higher-level system 97b, a location management system 97c, a material database 97d, a layout management system 97e, and a production management system 97f. The maintenance database 97a stores maintenance information (e.g., maintenance timing, number of maintenance sessions, etc.) for various components used in the production of substrate products. The maintenance database 97a stores maintenance information for, for example, a feeder 60. The higher-level system 97b is a higher-level management system that manages various types of information.

[0066] The location management system 97c manages location information of materials used on the production floor. For example, the location management system 97c manages location information of feeders 60 and reels 70. The material database 97d stores information about materials used. For example, the material database 97d stores part information, the manufacturers of feeders 60 and reels 70, etc. Information on the remaining number of parts and information on the electrical characteristics of part 91 are included in the part information. The part information is stored in association with the identification information of reels 70.

[0067] The layout management system 97e stores information such as the configuration of the production line for producing PCB products and the configuration of the PCB assembly machines in each production line. The production management system 97f manages the production of PCB products in the PCB assembly machines. The production management system 97f also stores information about the materials used. For example, the production management system 97f stores information such as the mounting position of the feeder 60 in the component supply device of the component mounting machine 99. The production management system 97f also stores information such as component information. Information about the shape of component 91 is included in the component information.

[0068] As shown in Figure 10, the production equipment of this embodiment includes a receiving unit 100, a storage unit 110, a kitting device 10, and a parts mounting machine 99. Reels 70 are delivered to the receiving unit 100, and for example, an identification code is attached to the reels 70 by an operator. The storage unit 82 sets and stores the number of remaining parts on the reels 70 as an initial value (the number of remaining parts when the reels 70 are unused). The reels 70 are then stored in the storage unit 110 and retrieved by the parts mounting machine 99 as needed. The storage unit 110 is located in the storage area ZA1. The storage unit 110 only needs to be able to store the reels 70 and can take various forms. The storage unit 110 in this embodiment is an automated storage unit in which the loading and unloading of reels 70 is automated.

[0069] As previously described, in the kitting device 10, the reel 70 is set on the feeder 60. The kitting device 10 is located in the external setup area ZA2. The production equipment of this embodiment includes both a setup device 10a and a feeder unit 10b. The feeder 60 with the reel 70 set on it is transported to a component mounting machine 99 that mounts the components 91 onto the substrate 90. The component mounting machine 99 is located in the production area ZA3. The reel 70 used in the component mounting machine 99 is removed from the feeder 60 in the kitting device 10 and stored in the storage unit 110. The memory unit 82 also stores the remaining number of components on the reel 70 by the amount used in the component mounting machine 99. The transport of the feeder 60 and the reel 70 may be performed by an operator or by an automated guided vehicle 98.

[0070] The extraction unit 81 determines whether the reel 70 is unused or in use and acquires the status of the reel 70 based on the reel identification information and the number of remaining parts stored in the storage unit 82, if the corresponding kitting device 10t differs depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use. As previously described, the reel 70 is provided with an identification code. The extraction unit 81 acquires the number of remaining parts stored in the storage unit 82, which is associated with the identification information of the reel 70 read from the identification code provided on the reel 70.

[0071] The extraction unit 81 determines that reel 70 is unused if the acquired number of remaining parts matches the initial value (number of remaining parts when reel 70 is unused). In this case, as described above, the setup device 10a is the corresponding kitting device 10t, so the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. If the feeder unit 10b is the corresponding kitting device 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t.

[0072] The extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 is in use if the number of remaining parts retrieved does not match the initial value (is less than the initial value). In this case, as described above, the feeder unit 10b is the corresponding kitting device 10t, so the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. If the setup device 10a is the corresponding kitting device 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. The identification code can be read by a code reader installed in the setup device 10a, storage unit 110, etc. The identification code can also be read by an operator using a code reader or the like.

[0073] Furthermore, the storage unit 82 can also store reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 and usage status information that indicates whether the reel 70 is unused or in use, in association with each other. When the reel 70 is used in the component mounting machine 99, the reel 70 changes from unused to in use. Therefore, before the reel 70 is used in the component mounting machine 99, the storage unit 82 stores usage status information indicating that the reel 70 is unused. After the reel 70 is used in the component mounting machine 99, the storage unit 82 stores usage status information indicating that the reel 70 is in use.

[0074] In the above configuration, the extraction unit 81 can acquire the status of the reel 70 based on the reel identification information and usage status information stored in the storage unit 82, when the corresponding kitting device 10t differs depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use. Similar to the case of the number of remaining parts, the extraction unit 81 acquires the usage status information stored in the storage unit 82, which is associated with the identification information of the reel 70 read from the identification code provided on the reel 70.

[0075] In the previously described example, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t, when the acquired usage status information indicates that the reel 70 is unused. If the feeder unit 10b is the corresponding kitting device 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. Also, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t, when the acquired usage status information indicates that the reel 70 is in use. If the setup device 10a is the corresponding kitting device 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t.

[0076] Furthermore, the corresponding kitting device 10t may differ depending on the method of fixing the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b. Specifically, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the carrier tape 72 has a cover tape 72b that closes the housing portion 72d, which is provided on a base tape 72a that houses the components 91. As shown in Figure 3, the carrier tape 72 is wound in a spiral shape around the reel 70. As shown in Figure 11, for example, the tip side of the carrier tape 72 of an unused reel 70 is formed so that the cover tape 72b protrudes from the base tape 72a. Also, the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b and the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 are fixed by the first fixing tape 74.

[0077] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the reel 70 viewed in the rotation axis direction, and for the sake of explanation, it shows the state in which the first fixing tape 74 has been peeled off from the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the leading edge of the carrier tape 72 has been stretched. If adhesive is applied to the entire surface of the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the first fixing tape 74 that is to be fixed, it will be difficult to peel off the first fixing tape 74. For this reason, as shown in Figure 11, the first fixing tape 74 is provided with an adhesive portion 74a and a non-adhesive portion 74b.

[0078] The adhesive portion 74a refers to the portion where adhesive is provided. The adhesive is provided on the surface of the first fixing tape 74 that is fixed to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, on the base end side of the first fixing tape 74. The non-adhesive portion 74b refers to the tip side of the first fixing tape 74, where no adhesive is provided to fix the first fixing tape 74 to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. Figure 12 is a perspective view of a reel 70 to which the carrier tape 72 is fixed by the first fixing tape 74. Thus, in this specification, the fixing method in which the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 around which the carrier tape 72 is wound in a spiral shape and the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b are fixed by the first fixing tape 74 is called the first fixing method.

[0079] As shown in Figure 13, for example, the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b of the reel 70 in use can be fixed to the side of the main body 71 of the reel 70 by the second fixing tape 75. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the reel 70 with the carrier tape 72 fixed by the second fixing tape 75. Thus, in this specification, the fixing method in which the side of the main body 71 of the reel 70 and the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b are fixed by the second fixing tape 75 is referred to as the second fixing method.

[0080] As shown in Figure 14, for example, the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b of a reel 70 in use can also be fixed to a fixing jig 76. Figure 14 is a perspective view of a reel 70 with the carrier tape 72 fixed by a fixing jig 76. As shown in the figure, the fixing jig 76 is detachably attached to the outer circumference of the main body 71 of the reel 70, and the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed to it. Furthermore, the fixing jig 76 can be attached to multiple types of reels 70 with different diameter dimensions. In the figure, for the sake of explanation, two reels 70 with different diameter dimensions are shown. Thus, the method of fixing the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b includes fixing methods other than the first fixing method and the second fixing method.

[0081] For example, the reel 70 can secure the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b by a plurality of securing methods, including a first securing method and a second securing method. In this case, the storage unit 82 can store reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 and securing method information indicating the method of securing the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b in association. For example, in the case of a reel 70 in which the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is secured by the first securing method, the storage unit 82 stores reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 and securing method information indicating the first securing method in association.

[0082] As previously described, for example, the method of fixing the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b differs depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use. Therefore, the storage unit 82 can determine the method of fixing the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b based on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use, and can store the fixing method information. The kitting device extraction system 80 can also image the reel 70 with an imaging device and process the image in which the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is captured. In this case, the storage unit 82 can store the fixing method information based on the fixing method of the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b recognized by the image processing.

[0083] When the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed using the first fixing method, the first fixing tape 74 must be peeled off in order to perform the setting operation in the kitting device 10. In this case, the kitting device 10 capable of peeling off the first fixing tape 74 is the corresponding kitting device 10t. Similarly, when the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed using the second fixing method, the second fixing tape 75 must be peeled off in order to perform the setting operation in the kitting device 10. In this case, the kitting device 10 capable of peeling off the second fixing tape 75 is the corresponding kitting device 10t. Furthermore, when the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by a fixing jig 76, the fixing jig 76 must be removed from the reel 70 in order to perform the setting operation in the kitting device 10. In this case, the kitting device 10 from which the fixing jig 76 can be removed is the corresponding kitting device 10t.

[0084] In the above configuration, the extraction unit 81 can acquire the status of the reel 70 based on the reel identification information and fixing method information stored in the storage unit 82, when the corresponding kitting device 10t differs due to differences in the fixing method of the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b. Similar to the case of remaining parts and usage status information, the extraction unit 81 acquires the fixing method information stored in the storage unit 82 in association with the identification information of the reel 70 read from the identification code provided on the reel 70.

[0085] The extraction unit 81, when the acquired fixing method information indicates a first fixing method, recognizes that the reel 70 is one on which the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the first fixing method. In this case, the extraction unit 81 extracts a kitting device 10 that is the corresponding kitting device 10t and capable of peeling off the first fixing tape 74. Specifically, if the kitting device 10 capable of peeling off the first fixing tape 74 is a setup device 10a, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. In this case, the first fixing tape 74 is peeled off by the setup device 10a. If the kitting device 10 capable of peeling off the first fixing tape 74 is a feeder unit 10b, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. In this case, the first fixing tape 74 is peeled off by an operator.

[0086] Similarly, the extraction unit 81, when the acquired fixing method information indicates a second fixing method, knows that the reel 70 is one on which the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the second fixing method. In this case, the extraction unit 81 extracts a kitting device 10 that is the corresponding kitting device 10t and capable of peeling off the second fixing tape 75. Specifically, if the kitting device 10 capable of peeling off the second fixing tape 75 is a setup device 10a, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. In this case, the second fixing tape 75 is peeled off by the setup device 10a. If the kitting device 10 capable of peeling off the second fixing tape 75 is a feeder unit 10b, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. In this case, the second fixing tape 75 is peeled off by an operator.

[0087] The extraction unit 81 recognizes that the acquired fixing method information indicates fixing by a fixing jig 76, and that the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the fixing jig 76 to the reel 70. In this case, the extraction unit 81 extracts a kitting device 10 from which the fixing jig 76 can be removed, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. Specifically, if the kitting device 10 from which the fixing jig 76 can be removed is a setup device 10a, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. In this case, the fixing jig 76 is removed by the setup device 10a. If the kitting device 10 from which the fixing jig 76 can be removed is a feeder unit 10b, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t. In this case, the fixing jig 76 is removed by the operator.

[0088] Furthermore, we assume a case where, when the reel 70 is unused, the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the first fixing method, and when the reel 70 is in use, the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the second fixing method. In other words, we assume a case where the corresponding kitting device 10t differs depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use, and the difference in the fixing method of the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b. In this case, the storage unit 82 may store reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 in association with the number of remaining parts, which is the number of remaining parts 91 contained in the carrier tape 72 of the reel 70. The storage unit 82 may also store reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 in association with usage status information indicating whether the reel 70 is unused or in use.

[0089] In the case described above, the extraction unit 81 can determine the fixing method of the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b based on the reel identification information and the number of remaining parts stored in the storage unit 82, and obtain the state of the reel 70. Alternatively, in the case described above, the extraction unit 81 can also determine the fixing method of the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b based on the reel identification information and usage status information stored in the storage unit 82, and obtain the state of the reel 70. In either case, the extraction unit 81 can extract the corresponding kitting device 10t in the same manner as previously described regarding the fixing method information. The above description can also be applied in the same manner to cases where it is specified that the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the first fixing method when the reel 70 is in use, and the tip 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the second fixing method when the reel 70 is not in use.

[0090] Furthermore, in any of the embodiments described herein, the kitting apparatus 10 includes a setup device 10a that automatically sets the reel 70 on the feeder 60 so that parts 91 can be supplied from the feeder 60. Also, as shown in Figure 15, the kitting apparatus 10 includes a setup device 10a equipped with multiple types of internal mechanisms 10m that can be used for setting work. The form and number of types of internal mechanisms 10m are not limited. The setup device 10a shown in the figure is equipped with multiple types (three types) of internal mechanisms 10m, namely a first internal mechanism 10m1, a second internal mechanism 10m2, and a third internal mechanism 10m3. For example, the first internal mechanism 10m1 is a peeling mechanism that can peel off the first fixing tape 74. The second internal mechanism 10m2 is a peeling mechanism that can peel off the second fixing tape 75. The third internal mechanism 10m3 is a detachment mechanism that can remove the fixing jig 76 from the reel 70.

[0091] In the above configuration, the extraction unit 81 can also extract a setup device 10a in which the internal mechanism 10m is selected so that the setup device 10a corresponds to the kitting device 10t. For example, if the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fixed by the first fixing method, it extracts a setup device 10a in which the first internal mechanism 10m1 is selected. Similarly, if the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fixed by the second fixing method, it extracts a setup device 10a in which the second internal mechanism 10m2 is selected.

[0092] Furthermore, when the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the leading edge 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fixed by the fixing jig 76, it extracts the setup device 10a in which the third internal mechanism 10m3 has been selected. Note that the extraction of the setup device 10a in which the internal mechanism 10m3 has been selected can be applied to any of the previously described forms for extracting the setup device 10a. In addition, in the form in which the setup device 10a in which the internal mechanism 10m3 has been selected is also possible to provide the extraction unit 81 to the control device of the setup device 10a. Moreover, in any of the forms described herein, the kitting device 10 of the multiple types includes a feeder unit 10b in which the reel 70 is set on the feeder 60 by an operator.

[0093] 1-4-2. Conveying section 83 As shown in Figure 10, the production equipment includes a storage unit 110 for storing the reels 70. In this configuration, the kitting device extraction system 80 can include the storage unit 110 and a transport unit 83. The transport unit 83 determines the destination of the reels 70 and transports the reels 70 (step S24 shown in Figure 9).

[0094] Specifically, the transport unit 83 transports the reels 70 stored in the storage unit 110 toward the corresponding kitting device 10t. For example, consider the case where the extraction unit 81 extracts a setup device 10a, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t, from a predetermined reel 70. In this case, the transport unit 83 transports the reel 70 stored in the storage unit 110 toward the setup device 10a. Similarly, consider the case where the extraction unit 81 extracts a feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting device 10t, from a predetermined reel 70. In this case, the transport unit 83 transports the reel 70 stored in the storage unit 110 toward the feeder unit 10b.

[0095] In either case, the reels 70 can be transported by an operator or by an automated guided vehicle 98. The extraction unit 81 can extract multiple corresponding kitting devices 10t. In this case, the transport unit 83 may transport the reels 70 stored in the storage unit 110 to any of the corresponding kitting devices 10t. Furthermore, in a configuration comprising a storage unit 110 and a transport unit 83, the extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 can also be provided in the control device of the storage unit 110. Moreover, the configuration comprising a storage unit 110 and a transport unit 83 can be applied to any of the configurations described herein.

[0096] 2. An example of the effects of the embodiment According to the setup device 10a, it is possible to determine whether or not it is possible to attach the reel 70 to the feeder 60 based on the state of the reel 70. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0097] 10a: Setup device, 22: Reel mounting mechanism, 60: Feeder, 70: Reel, 72: Carrier tape, 91: Parts.

Claims

1. A setup device comprising a control device that acquires information regarding the state of a reel around which a carrier tape containing components is wound, and determines, based on the acquired state of the reel, whether or not it is possible to attach the reel to a feeder.

2. The carrier tape is further provided with a peeling mechanism for releasing the fixation of the leading edge, The setup device according to claim 1, wherein the control device, when it determines that the installation work is possible, controls the peeling mechanism to perform the operation of releasing the fixation of the tip portion.

3. The reel mounting mechanism further includes a mechanism for attaching the reel, whose tip has been released from fixation by the aforementioned peeling mechanism, to the feeder. The setup device according to claim 2, wherein the control device controls the reel mounting mechanism to perform the mounting work after the fixing of the tip portion is released.

4. The setup device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control device obtains the number of remaining parts, which is the number of parts stored in the carrier tape, as the state of the reel, and determines that the installation work is possible when the obtained number of remaining parts matches an initial value indicating unused.

5. The setup device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the control device obtains information regarding the method of fixing the leading edge of the carrier tape as the state of the reel, and determines that the installation work is possible if the fixing method is a method that can be released by the peeling mechanism.

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