Kitting Device Extraction System

Abstract

This kitting device extraction system comprises a plurality of types of kitting devices and an extracting unit. The plurality of types of kitting devices have different set tasks for setting, onto a feeder, a reel around which a carrier tape that accommodates components is wound. The extracting unit extracts, from the plurality of types of kitting devices, a corresponding kitting device with which the set task is possible on the basis of the state of the reel.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This specification discloses technology related to kitting device extraction systems. [Background technology]

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

[0003] The component mounting system described in Patent Document 2 has the function of mounting components on boards and includes a component mounting line, a host computer, an external setup device, and a communication network. The component mounting line includes a printing device and multiple component mounting devices connected in the board transport direction. The host computer controls the component mounting line and the external setup device. The external setup device performs setup changes outside the component mounting line that are required when switching between different models of boards produced on the component mounting line. The communication network connects the component mounting line, host computer, and external setup device so that they can communicate with each other. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-108909 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-005075 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] There are several types of kitting devices that set reels into feeders, each with a different setting procedure, so it is necessary to select a kitting device that can perform the setting procedure depending on the state of the reel.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, this specification discloses a kitting device extraction system that extracts a compatible kitting device that can perform the setting operation based on the state of the reel. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This specification discloses a kitting device selection system including multiple types of kitting devices and an extraction unit. The multiple types of kitting devices have different setting operations for setting reels wound with carrier tape containing components into feeders. The extraction unit extracts from the multiple types of kitting devices a kitting device that is capable of performing the setting operation based on the state of the reel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the kitting device extraction system, it is possible to extract a kitting device that can perform the setting work based on the state of the reel. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a setup device. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the setup device of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a feeder mounted in a feeder holding section. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating an example of a carrier tape. [Figure 5]FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the carrier tape of FIG. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control procedure performed by the setup device. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a feeder unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a kitting device extraction system. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a control procedure performed by the kitting device extraction system. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of production equipment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a tip portion of a carrier tape. [Figure 12] 10 is a perspective view of a reel in which a carrier tape is fixed by a first fixing tape, showing a first fixing method. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a reel in which the carrier tape is fixed by a second fixing tape, showing a second fixing method. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a reel in which the carrier tape is fixed by a fixing jig, showing another fixing method. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an internal mechanism of the setup device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] 1. Embodiment 1-1. Configuration example of the setup device 10a The multiple types of kitting apparatuses 10 differ in the setting operation of setting reels 70, on which carrier tape 72 containing components 91 is wound, in feeders 60. The multiple types of kitting apparatuses 10 may take various forms as long as they are able to set reels 70 in feeders 60. For example, the multiple types of kitting apparatuses 10 include a setup apparatus 10a. The setup apparatus 10a automatically sets reels 70 in feeders 60 so that components 91 can be supplied from the feeders 60. The setup apparatus 10a may take various forms as long as it is able to automatically set reels 70 in feeders 60.

[0011] 1 to 3, a setup apparatus 10a according to an embodiment includes a reel attaching / detaching unit 20, a reel supplying unit 30, a reel transferring / loading mechanism 40, and a feeder supplying unit 50. For ease of explanation, in these figures, the direction in which the feeder 60 and the reel 70 face each other when the reel 70 is attached to or detached from the feeder 60 is referred to as a first direction (arrow X direction). In addition, within the first direction (arrow X direction), the direction (side) from the feeder 60 toward the reel 70 is referred to as one end side of the first direction (arrow X1 direction), and the direction (side) from the reel 70 toward the feeder 60 is referred to as the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction).

[0012] 3, the direction perpendicular to the first direction (arrow X direction) in the horizontal plane and the sliding direction of the feeder 60 in the slot 21b is defined as the second direction (arrow Y direction). In addition, within the second direction (arrow Y direction), the sliding direction (side) when the feeder 60 is removed is defined as one end side of the second direction (arrow Y1 direction), and the sliding 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 components assembled inside the first housing 11. The first housing 11 is a rectangular parallelepiped case, partially open on the other end side in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) and one end side in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y1). The reel supply unit 30 is coupled to one end side in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y1) of the reel attachment / detachment unit 20. The reel supply unit 30 is formed on a box-shaped base 12 that is smaller than the first housing 11. The reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on a plate seat 12b that extends from the bottom of the base 12 to the other end side in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2). The feeder supply unit 50 is coupled to the other end side in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) of the reel attachment / detachment unit 20. The feeder supply unit 50 has various components assembled inside the second housing 13 that is smaller than the first housing 11 and has a storage space 13a at its upper part.

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

[0015] The feeder 60 is detachably mounted on a component mounting machine. As shown in FIG. 3 , the feeder 60 has a main body 71 to which a reel 70, around which a carrier tape 72 is wound, is attached, and the feeder 60 transports the carrier tape 72 to supply components 91. Each reel 70 is provided with an identification code for identifying the reel 70. The feeder 60 is formed in a flat box shape. The feeder 60 has a reel holding shaft 61 located approximately in the center as viewed in the first direction (arrow X direction), the reel holding shaft 61 protruding from a side panel on the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) to one end side in the first direction (arrow X1 direction). The reel holding shaft 61 is inserted into a central hole formed in the center of the reel 70 to detachably and rotatably hold the reel 70.

[0016] 4 and 5, the carrier tape 72 includes 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 sections 72d and a plurality of feed holes 72e. Each of the plurality of storage sections 72d accommodates a component 91. As shown in FIG. 4, a predetermined number of storage sections 72d (e.g., three in this figure) from the leading end of the carrier tape 72 are empty storage sections 72d1 in which no component 91 is accommodated. The plurality of storage sections 72d are provided at a predetermined pitch interval 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 feeding the carrier tape 72 in the feed direction (the other end side in the second direction (direction of arrow Y2)). The multiple feed holes 72e are provided at a predetermined pitch interval in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72, on one end side of the base tape 72a in the width direction. The cover tape 72b closes the accommodating section 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, for example, by adhesive 72f, thermocompression, etc. The bottom tape 72c is attached to the lower surface of the base tape 72a, for example, by adhesive 72f, thermocompression, etc., and prevents the components 91 accommodated in the accommodating section 72d from falling out.

[0018] The side plate 62 at one end of the feeder 60 in the first direction (the direction of arrow X1) has an open center to facilitate attachment and detachment of the reel 70. There are multiple types of reels 70 that differ in at least one of 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 that correspond to the multiple types of reels 70. The feeder 60 includes a pick-up position 63, a sprocket 64, and a tape peeling section.

[0019] The pick-up position 63 is located on the other end side in the second direction (in the direction of arrow Y2) of the upper surface of the feeder 60, and the component mounting machine picks up the component 91 at the pick-up position 63. The sprocket 64 is rotatably located on one end side in the second direction (in the direction of arrow Y1) of the pick-up 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 feed the carrier tape 72 at a constant pitch. The tape peeling unit peels the cover tape 72b from the base tape 72a just before the pick-up position 63, allowing the component 91 to be removed. After passing the pick-up position 63, the carrier tape 72 is cut by a tape cutting device provided in the component mounting machine.

[0020] Each feeder 60 is assigned an identification code to identify the feeder 60. The feeder 60 is also provided with a feeder control unit. The feeder control unit stores the identification information of the feeder 60 and the identification information of the reel 70, and controls the component supply operation. When the feeder 60 is held in the feeder holding unit 21, the connectors of the feeder 60 and the reel 70 are fitted together, and the feeder control unit is connected to the setup device 10a so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0021] Reel attachment mechanism 22 is provided on one end side of feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (the direction of arrow X1). Reel attachment mechanism 22 uses reel transfer mechanism 40 to change reel 70 from a horizontally positioned position to a vertically placed position and attaches reel 70 to feeder 60 at the work execution position. Reel attachment mechanism 22 includes a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a, a movable platform 22b, an attachment member 22c, a placement area 22d, and a temporary placement area 22e. Note that reel attachment mechanism 22 may be configured such that the mechanism for changing reel 70 from a horizontally positioned position to a vertically placed position and the mechanism for attaching reel 70 from a vertically placed position to feeder 60 are separate.

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

[0023] The attachment member 22c is formed in a square rod shape and extends upward from the movable base 22b. The attachment member 22c faces the reel holding shaft 61 of the feeder 60 in the operation position. Specifically, the attachment member 22c is provided at a position spaced a predetermined distance from the tip of the reel holding shaft 61 toward one end of the first direction (in the direction of arrow X1). The attachment member 22c swings around a swing shaft 22c1 provided on the movable base 22b side between an upright position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and a horizontal position leaning toward the other end of the first direction (in the direction of arrow X2) (arrow SW1 in FIG. 1). A collection unit 22c2 is provided at the end of the attachment member 22c opposite the end on the swing shaft 22c1 side. The collection unit 22c2 detachably collects the reel 70. The collection section 22c2 may be a claw inserted into the center hole of the reel 70, a gripping mechanism that grips the periphery of the reel 70, or a suction mechanism that sucks the reel 70 by using negative pressure.

[0024] The placement area 22d is provided on one end side of the pair of guide rails 22a in the first direction (the direction of arrow X1). The reel 70 to be attached is placed in a horizontal position in the placement area 22d. The temporary placement area 22e is provided on the other end side of the pair of guide rails 22a in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) of the placement area 22d. When the reel attachment mechanism 22 changes the use order of the reels 70, the temporary placement area 22e temporarily places the reels 70 in a horizontal position, thereby changing the use order of the reels 70. The temporary placement area 22e has an area large enough to temporarily place multiple reels 70. The movable platform 22b and the attachment member 22c move above the placement area 22d and the temporary placement area 22e.

[0025] 2, the tape loading mechanism 23 is provided near the feeder holding unit 21. The tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 in the feeder 60 and prepares it for feeding. For example, an articulated robot can be used as the tape loading mechanism 23. The tape loading mechanism 23 of this embodiment includes an articulated arm 23a, a camera 23b, and a plurality of fingers 23c.

[0026] The articulated arm 23a is capable of performing movements such as rotating and bending, and is capable of adjusting the positions and orientations of the camera 23b and the multiple fingers 23c. The camera 23b is provided at the tip of the articulated arm 23a. The camera 23b captures images of the feeder 60 at the work execution position and detects the position and state of the reel 70 and the carrier tape 72. The multiple fingers 23c are provided at the tip of the articulated arm 23a alongside the camera 23b. The multiple fingers 23c can perform movements such as moving and twisting in addition to grasping and releasing the work object.

[0027] The multiple fingers 23c load the carrier tape 72 so that the feed holes 72e at the tip of the carrier tape 72 engage with the sprocket 64, making the carrier tape 72 ready to be fed. The multiple fingers 23c rotate the reel 70 around the reel holding shaft 61 as needed, facilitating the loading operation of the carrier tape 72. When not in operation, the tape loading mechanism 23 takes a retracted position with the articulated arm 23a bent so as not to hinder the attachment and detachment operation of the reel 70.

[0028] Reel removal mechanism 24 is provided at one end side of feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (the direction of arrow X1), and is arranged above reel attachment mechanism 22. Reel removal mechanism 24 removes reel 70 from feeder 60 at the work execution position. Reel removal mechanism 24 includes guide rails 24a, a movable table 24b, a removal member 24c, and a collection box 24d.

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

[0030] The detachable member 24c is formed of a thick plate-like member that is longer than the movable carriage 24b and is provided below the movable carriage 24b so as to extend in the first direction (arrow X direction). The detachable member 24c swings around a swing shaft 24c1 provided at the other end of the movable carriage 24b in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) between the horizontal position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and a vertical position in which it leans downward (arrow SW2 in FIG. 1). A collection unit 24c2 is provided at an end of the detachable member 24c opposite the end on the swing shaft 24c1 side. The collection unit 24c2 detachably collects the reel 70. The collection method of the collection unit 24c2 may be the same as or different from that of the collection unit 22c2 of the reel attachment mechanism 22.

[0031] The collection box 24d is provided so as to be positioned below the detachable member 24c when the movable table 24b moves to the standby position. The collection box 24d collects the detached reels 70. The collection box 24d is formed in a box shape that opens upward. Therefore, the collection box 24d can collect the falling reels 70 when the collecting portion 24c2 of the detachable member 24c releases the reels 70.

[0032] The reel supply unit 30 includes a detachable reel holder 31. A pair of guide plates 12a, 12a extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) are provided on one end side (arrow X1 direction) and the other end side (arrow X2 direction) of the upper surface of the base 12 in the first direction. The reel holder 31 is placed between the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a of the base 12. As shown in FIG. 2, the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a have tapered opposing surfaces on one end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction, and the distance between them on the one end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction is longer than on the other end side (arrow Y2 direction) in the second direction. This facilitates the operation of inserting the reel holder 31 toward the base 12 from the one end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction.

[0033] The reel holding unit 31 holds multiple reels 70 stacked sideways. The reels 70 are not limited to unused reels; they may be used reels from which the components 91 housed in the carrier tape 72 have been partially removed. The reel holding unit 31 includes a horizontally disposed, disk-shaped holding plate 31a and a round-bar-shaped holding shaft 31b extending upward from the center of the holding plate 31a and penetrating the center holes of the reels 70. Therefore, even if reels 70 differ in at least one of diameter and width dimensions, the reel holding unit 31 can hold multiple reels 70 with the holding shaft 31b penetrating the center holes of the multiple reels 70, facilitating removal of the reels 70. An identification code 31c is attached to the top surface of the holding plate 31a. The identification code 31c includes information identifying the reel holding unit 31.

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

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

[0036] The collection unit 43 is provided so as to be extendable and retractable relative to the arm 42. The collection unit 43 detachably collects the reel 70. The collection method of the collection unit 43 may be the same as or different from that of the collection unit 22c2 of the reel attachment mechanism 22 and the collection unit 24c2 of the reel removal mechanism 24. The collection 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 top reel 70.

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

[0038] The feeder supply unit 50 includes a detachable feeder housing unit 51 and a feeder conveying unit 52. As shown in Fig. 2, the storage space 13a in the upper part of the second housing 13 is open at one end in the second direction (the direction of the arrow Y1), and can store a plurality of (for example, two in the figure) feeder housing units 51 lined up along the first direction (the direction of the arrow X). As shown in Fig. 1, a plurality of roller conveyors 13b extending along the first direction (the direction of the arrow X) are provided on the bottom surface that defines the storage space 13a, facilitating the operation of storing the feeder housing units 51.

[0039] The feeder accommodating section 51 is formed in a box shape with one end in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) open. A plurality of slots having the same shape as the slots 21b of the feeder holding section 21 are formed in the bottom surface of the feeder accommodating section 51. The feeder accommodating section 51 can accommodate a plurality of feeders 60 in a vertical position and lined up along the first direction (arrow X direction). When the plurality of feeders 60 are accommodated in the feeder accommodating section 51 and the feeder accommodating section 51 is properly accommodated in the accommodation space 13a, the connectors of the feeders 60 and the feeder accommodating section 51 are fitted together, and the plurality of feeder control sections are connected to the setup device 10a so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0040] Each feeder housing section 51 is assigned an identification code that identifies it. For example, a worker procures multiple feeders 60 to be used and performs a housing operation to house them in the feeder housing section 51 based on the work instruction data. The number of feeder housing sections 51 that can be housed in the storage space 13a may be one, or may be three or more. Furthermore, a known unmanned guided vehicle or the like may be used to transport the multiple feeders 60.

[0041] A guide rail 13c is provided at the bottom of one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) of storage space 13a of second housing 13. Guide rail 13c is provided over substantially the entire storage space 13a in the first direction (arrow X direction), and is provided so as to extend to one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) of feeder holding unit 21. In addition, a feeder conveying unit 52 is provided on guide rail 13c. Feeder conveying unit 52 moves along guide rail 13c, reciprocating between feeder accommodating unit 51 and feeder holding unit 21.

[0042] The feeder conveying unit 52 is formed in a box shape with an opening at the other end in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y2). The feeder conveying unit 52 includes a built-in space that temporarily houses the feeder 60, and a feeder operation mechanism that loads or unloads the feeder 60 into or from the built-in space via the opening. Therefore, the feeder conveying unit 52 can load or unload the feeder 60 from the feeder storage unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21. An openable safety fence is provided at one end of the reel supplying unit 30 and the feeder supplying unit 50 in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y1), preventing workers from approaching the reel supplying unit 30 and the feeder supplying unit 50.

[0043] 1-2. Control example of the 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 FIG. 6). The feeder transport unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder accommodating unit 51, stores it inside, moves to the feeder holding unit 21, and inserts the stored feeder 60 into the feeder holding unit 21. As a result, the feeder 60 is held at the operation 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 placement 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 a first series of controls shown in steps S2 to S5 and a second series of controls shown in steps S11 to S14 in parallel.

[0045] In the first series of control, the setup device 10a checks the status of the reel 70 based on the read identification code of the feeder 60 or the identification code of the reel 70, and changes the control depending on the status of the reel 70 (step S2). Specifically, if the feeder 60 has previously been used in a component mounting machine, the feeder 60 may be equipped with a used reel 70 from which components 91 housed on the carrier tape 72 have been partially picked. 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 prevent 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 necessary. Thereafter, 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 movable table 24b moves from the standby position to the feeder holding unit 21. Then, when the detachable member 24c is swung from the horizontal position to the vertical position, the collection unit 24c2 contacts the reel 70 and collects the reel 70. Next, when the detachable member 24c returns from the vertical position to the horizontal position, the collection unit 24c2 removes the reel 70 from the reel holding shaft 61 and holds it in the 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 has been removed to a higher-level management device. At this time, the setup device 10a may transmit the identification information of the removed reel 70 together with the identification information of the feeder 60 to the higher-level management device.

[0047] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 collects the reel 70 (step S5). Specifically, first, the movable table 24b moves from the feeder holding unit 21 to a standby position. Then, the collection unit 24c2 releases the reel 70. As a result, the released reel 70 drops into the collection box 24d and is collected. Once the reel 70 is collected, the first line control is placed on standby until the second line control is completed.

[0048] There is a possibility that the feeder 60 is equipped with a used reel 70 from which all of the components 91 housed on the carrier tape 72 have been picked (step S2). In this case, the control shown in step S3 is omitted from the first series of control, and the controls shown in steps S4 and S5 are executed. There is also a possibility that the feeder 60 is not equipped with a reel 70 (step S2). In this case, the control shown in steps S3 to S5 is omitted from the first series of control.

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

[0050] Next, the reel attachment mechanism 22 changes the orientation of the reel 70 in the placement area 22d (step S12). Specifically, first, the attachment member 22c is shifted from an upright position to a horizontal position, and the collection unit 22c2 contacts the reel 70 to collect the reel 70. Then, the attachment member 22c is returned from the horizontal position to an upright position, and the collection unit 22c2 changes the reel 70 from a sideways position to a vertically placed position and holds it. Note that when the reel 70 in the temporary placement area 22e is used, the moving platform 22b moves a predetermined distance toward the other end of the first direction (in the direction of arrow X2) before the attachment member 22c shifts from the upright position to the horizontal position. The second series of control remains in a standby state until an end condition indicating the completion of the first series of control in step S4 is met. This prevents interference between the reel attachment mechanism 22 and the reel removal mechanism 24.

[0051] When the above-mentioned termination condition is met, the reel attachment mechanism 22 attaches the reel 70 to the feeder 60 (step S13). Specifically, while the collection unit 22c2 holds the reel 70 in a vertical position, the movable table 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 movable table 22b can be performed simultaneously with the movement of the movable table 24b to the standby position.

[0052] When the attachment of the reel 70 is completed, the setup device 10a stores the identification information of the reel 70 in the feeder control unit of the feeder 60 to which the reel 70 is attached. Furthermore, the setup device 10a associates the identification information of the feeder 60 with the identification information of the reel 70 mounted on the feeder 60 and transmits them to a higher-level management device. The movable base 22b returns to the standby position. Next, the tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 until the feed holes 72e of the carrier tape 72 engage with the teeth of the sprocket 64 (step S14).

[0053] When the first line control and the second line control are completed, the feeder conveying unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder holding unit 21, stores it therein, moves to the feeder housing unit 51, and inserts the stored 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 is complete (step S7). If the setup work for all feeders 60 is complete (Yes in step S7), the control by the setup device 10a is temporarily terminated. If the setup work for all feeders 60 is not complete (No in step S7), the control by the setup device 10a returns to the control shown in step S1, and the previously described control is repeated until the setup work for all feeders 60 is complete.

[0054] When the control by the setup device 10a is completed, for example, an operator transports the feeder housing unit 51 housing the set-up feeder 60 to the component mounting machine and performs setup change of the feeder 60. If a reel 70 is placed in the temporary storage area 22e, the operator can place a feeder 60 applicable to the reel 70 in the feeder housing unit 51, and the reel 70 becomes usable. Furthermore, an unused reel 70 left in the temporary storage area 22e is returned to the reel holding unit 31 by the reel transfer mechanism 40 and collected by the operator. Furthermore, the above-mentioned transport work by the operator can be automated using a known automatic guided vehicle or the like.

[0055] 1-3. Example of configuration of feeder unit 10b The multiple types of kitting apparatus 10 include a feeder unit 10b. In the feeder unit 10b, a worker sets the reel 70 in the feeder 60. The feeder unit 10b may take various forms as long as it can hold the feeder 60 in which the worker sets the reel 70.

[0056] For example, feeder unit 10b shown in Fig. 7 has a plurality of slots 14. Each of the plurality of slots 14 is formed similarly to slot 21b of feeder holder 21 of setup device 10a, and can hold feeder 60 to which reel 70 has been set by an operator. Feeder unit 10b is mounted on a component supply device of component mounting machine 99, and can supply components 91 to component mounting machine 99.

[0057] 1-4. Configuration example of kitting device extraction system 80 As described above, there are multiple types of kitting apparatuses 10 that perform different setting operations for setting the reels 70 in the feeders 60. Therefore, it is necessary to extract a compatible kitting apparatus 10t that can perform the setting operation depending on the state of the reel 70. Therefore, in the embodiment, a kitting apparatus extraction system 80 is provided. The kitting apparatus extraction system 80 extracts a compatible kitting apparatus 10t that can perform the setting operation based on the state of the reel 70.

[0058] The kitting device extraction system 80 includes multiple types of kitting devices 10 and an extraction unit 81. The kitting device extraction system 80 may also include a memory unit 82. The kitting device extraction system 80 may also include a transport unit 83. As described above, the multiple types of kitting devices 10 may take various forms as long as they can set the reels 70 in the feeders 60. As shown in FIG. 8 , the kitting device extraction system 80 of this embodiment includes multiple (two) types of kitting devices 10, namely, a setup device 10a and a feeder unit 10b, an extraction unit 81, a memory unit 82, and a transport unit 83.

[0059] The extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 can be provided in various control devices and management devices. For example, at least one of the extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 can be provided in the control device of the kitting device 10, the production management system 97f described below, or the control device of the storage 110 described below. At least one of the extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 can also be formed on the cloud. The memory unit 82 stores information described below. The memory unit 82 can be any known memory device, database, or the like as long as it is capable of storing the information described below. The memory unit 82 can also be formed on the cloud.

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

[0061] 1-4-1. Extraction unit 81 and storage unit 82 The extraction unit 81 extracts a compatible kitting device 10t that can perform the setting work from among the multiple types of kitting devices 10 based on the state of the reel 70 (steps S22 and S23 shown in FIG. 9). The extraction unit 81 may take various forms as long as it can extract a compatible kitting device 10t based on the state of the reel 70.

[0062] For example, the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t may differ depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use. Specifically, the reel 70 has a main body 71 around which a carrier tape 72 is wound. For example, repeated attachment and detachment of the reel 70 to and from the feeder 60 may damage the main body 71 of the reel 70. It may be difficult to set a reel 70 with a damaged main body 71 using the setup apparatus 10a. In this case, the setting operation is performed by an operator in the feeder unit 10b. In other words, in the above embodiment, the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t when the reel 70 is unused is the setup apparatus 10a, and the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t when the reel 70 is in use is the feeder unit 10b.

[0063] Whether a reel 70 is unused or in use varies for each reel 70, and can be determined from the remaining number of components, which is the remaining number of components 91 housed on the carrier tape 72 of the reel 70. Therefore, the kitting device extraction system 80 preferably includes a storage unit 82. The storage unit 82 stores reel identification information for identifying the reel 70 and the remaining number of components, which is the remaining number of components 91 housed on the carrier tape 72 of the reel 70, in association with each other (step S21 shown in FIG. 9).

[0064] 8, the storage unit 82 of the embodiment is provided in a material database 97d of a production system 97. The figure shows an example of a production system 97 that produces board products using a substrate-related operation machine that performs a predetermined substrate-related operation on a board 90. The production system 97 is communicatively connected to various substrate-related operation machines, including a component mounting machine 99, via a wired or wireless communication unit 96. The production system 97 is also communicatively connected to a kitting apparatus 10 via the communication unit 96. The production system 97 is also communicatively connected to a storage facility 110 via the communication unit 96.

[0065] The production system 97 of the embodiment includes a maintenance database 97a, a host 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 implementations, etc.) for various components used in the production of board products. The maintenance database 97a stores maintenance information for, for example, the feeder 60. The host system 97b is a host management system that manages various types of information.

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

[0067] The layout management system 97e stores the configuration of the production lines that produce board products, the configuration of the substrate-related operating machines on each production line, etc. The production management system 97f manages the production of board products on the substrate-related operating machines. The production management system 97f also stores information about materials used. The production management system 97f stores, for example, the mounting positions of feeders 60 in the component supply devices of the component mounting machines 99. The production management system 97f also stores, for example, component information. Information about the shapes of the components 91 is included in the component information.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 10 , the production facility of the embodiment includes a receiving section 100, a storage 110, a kitting apparatus 10, and a component placement machine 99. Reels 70 are delivered to the receiving section 100, and an identification code is affixed to the reel 70 by, for example, an operator. The memory unit 82 sets and stores the number of remaining components on the reel 70 as an initial value (the number of remaining components when the reel 70 is unused). The reel 70 is then stored in the storage 110 and retrieved as needed by the component placement machine 99. The storage 110 is provided in storage area ZA1. The storage 110 may take various forms as long as it is capable of storing the reels 70. The storage 110 of the embodiment is an automated storage in which the storage and retrieval of the reels 70 is automated.

[0069] As described above, in the kitting apparatus 10, the reels 70 are set on the feeders 60. The kitting apparatus 10 is provided in the off-site setup area ZA2. The production facility of the embodiment includes both the setup apparatus 10a and the feeder unit 10b. The feeders 60 with the reels 70 set therein are transported to the component placement machine 99 that places the components 91 on the board 90. The component placement machine 99 is provided in the production area ZA3. The reels 70 used in the component placement machine 99 are removed from the feeders 60 in the kitting apparatus 10 and stored in the storage 110. The memory unit 82 also stores the number of remaining components on the reels 70 reduced by the number used in the component placement machine 99. The feeders 60 and the reels 70 may be transported by an operator or an automated guided vehicle 98.

[0070] When the corresponding kitting device 10t differs depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use, the extraction unit 81 determines whether the reel 70 is unused or in use based on the reel identification information and the number of remaining parts stored in the storage unit 82, and acquires the status of the reel 70. As described above, the reel 70 is provided with an identification code. The extraction unit 81 acquires from the storage unit 82 the number of remaining parts that is stored in association 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 the reel 70 is unused if the acquired remaining number of components matches the initial value (the remaining number of components when the reel 70 is unused). In this case, in the example described above, since the setup apparatus 10a is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup apparatus 10a that is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t. If the feeder unit 10b is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b that is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t.

[0072] The extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 is in use when the acquired remaining number of components does not match the initial value (is less than the initial value). In this case, in the example described above, since the feeder unit 10b is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b that is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t. If the setup apparatus 10a is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup apparatus 10a that is the compatible kitting apparatus 10t. Note that the identification code can be read by a code reader provided in the setup apparatus 10a, the storage 110, or the like. The identification code can also be read by an operator using a code reader or the like.

[0073] The storage unit 82 can also store reel identification information for identifying the reel 70 in association with usage status information indicating whether the reel 70 is unused or in use. 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 has been 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 embodiment, when the corresponding kitting device 10t differs depending on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use, 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. As in the case of the remaining number of parts, the extraction unit 81 acquires from the storage unit 82 the usage status information stored in association with the identification information of the reel 70 read from the identification code provided on the reel 70.

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

[0076] Furthermore, the kitting apparatus 10t may differ depending on the method of fixing the leading end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the carrier tape 72 has a base tape 72a provided with a storage section 72d for storing components 91, and a cover tape 72b that closes the storage section 72d is attached to the base tape 72a. As shown in FIG. 3, the carrier tape 72 is spirally wound around the reel 70. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, the leading end 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. Furthermore, the leading end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b and the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 are fixed by a first fixing tape 74.

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

[0078] The adhesive portion 74a refers to a portion where an 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, at a portion toward the base end of the first fixing tape 74. The non-adhesive portion 74b refers to a portion toward the tip end 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. FIG. 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 spirally wound and the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b are fixed by the first fixing tape 74 is referred to as a first fixing method.

[0079] 13, for example, the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b of the reel 70 in use can be fixed to the side surface of the main body portion 71 of the reel 70 by the second fixing tape 75. Figure 13 is a perspective view of the reel 70 to which the carrier tape 72 is fixed by the second fixing tape 75. In this manner, in this specification, the fixing method in which the side surface of the main body portion 71 of the reel 70 and the tip end 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 FIG. 14, for example, the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b of a reel 70 in use can be fixed to a fixing jig 76. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a reel 70 to which the carrier tape 72 is fixed by a fixing jig 76. As shown in the figure, the fixing jig 76 is detachably attached to the outer periphery of the main body 71 of the reel 70, and the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed. Furthermore, the fixing jig 76 can be attached to a plurality of types of reels 70 having different diameter dimensions. For ease of explanation, two reels 70 having different diameter dimensions are shown in the figure. As such, the method of fixing the tip portion 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 fix the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b using a plurality of fixing methods, including a first fixing method and a second fixing method. In this case, the storage unit 82 can store reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 and fixing method information that indicates the fixing method for the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b, in association with each other. For example, in the case of a reel 70 in which the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed using the first fixing method, the storage unit 82 stores the reel identification information that identifies the reel 70 and fixing method information that indicates the first fixing method, in association with each other.

[0082] As described above, for example, the method for fastening the tip portion 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 fastening method for the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b based on whether the reel 70 is unused or in use, and can store the fastening method information. The kitting device extraction system 80 can also capture an image of the reel 70 using an imaging device and perform image processing on the captured image of the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b. In this case, the storage unit 82 can store the fastening method information based on the fastening method for the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b recognized by the image processing.

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

[0084] In the above embodiment, when the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t differs due to differences in the fixing method of the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b, the extracting unit 81 can acquire the state of the reel 70 based on the reel identification information and fixing method information stored in the storage unit 82. As in the case of the remaining number of parts and the usage state information, the extracting unit 81 acquires from the storage unit 82 the fixing method information stored in association with the identification information of the reel 70 read from the identification code provided on the reel 70.

[0085] If the acquired fastening method information indicates the first fastening method, the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fastened by the first fastening method. In this case, the extraction unit 81 extracts a kitting apparatus 10 capable of peeling the first fixing tape 74 as the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t. Specifically, if the kitting apparatus 10 capable of peeling the first fixing tape 74 is the setup apparatus 10a, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup apparatus 10a as the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t. In this case, the first fixing tape 74 is peeled by the setup apparatus 10a. If the kitting apparatus 10 capable of peeling the first fixing tape 74 is the feeder unit 10b, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b as the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t. In this case, the first fixing tape 74 is peeled by an operator.

[0086] Similarly, if the acquired fastening method information indicates the second fastening method, the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fastened by the second fastening method. In this case, the extraction unit 81 extracts a kitting apparatus 10 capable of peeling the second fixing tape 75 as a compatible kitting apparatus 10t. Specifically, if the kitting apparatus 10 capable of peeling the second fixing tape 75 is the setup apparatus 10a, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup apparatus 10a as a compatible kitting apparatus 10t. In this case, the second fixing tape 75 is peeled by the setup apparatus 10a. If the kitting apparatus 10 capable of peeling the second fixing tape 75 is the feeder unit 10b, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b as a compatible kitting apparatus 10t. In this case, the second fixing tape 75 is peeled by an operator.

[0087] If the acquired fixing method information indicates fixing by a fixing jig 76, the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fixed by the fixing jig 76. In this case, the extraction unit 81 extracts a kitting apparatus 10 capable of removing the fixing jig 76, which is the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t. Specifically, if the kitting apparatus 10 capable of removing the fixing jig 76 is the setup apparatus 10a, the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup apparatus 10a, which is the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t. In this case, the fixing jig 76 is removed by the setup apparatus 10a. If the kitting apparatus 10 capable of removing the fixing jig 76 is the feeder unit 10b, the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t. In this case, the fixing jig 76 is removed by the operator.

[0088] Also, assume that the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the first fixing method when the reel 70 is unused, and that the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fixed by the second fixing method when the reel 70 is in use. That is, assume that the kitting apparatus 10t varies depending on both whether the reel 70 is unused or in use and the fixing method of the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b. In this case, the memory unit 82 may store reel identification information for identifying the reel 70 in association with the remaining number of components, which is the remaining number of components 91 housed on the carrier tape 72 of the reel 70. The memory unit 82 may store reel identification information for identifying the reel 70 in association with usage status information indicating whether the reel 70 is unused or in use.

[0089] In the above-described case, the extraction unit 81 can determine the fastening method of the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b based on the reel identification information and the remaining number of components stored in the storage unit 82, thereby acquiring the status of the reel 70. In the above-described case, the extraction unit 81 can also determine the fastening method of the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b based on the reel identification information and the usage status information stored in the storage unit 82, thereby acquiring the status of the reel 70. In either case, the extraction unit 81 can extract the compatible kitting device 10t in the same manner as in the case described above regarding the fastening method information. The above description can also be applied to a case where it is specified that the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fastened by the first fastening method when the reel 70 is in use, and that the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b is fastened by the second fastening method when the reel 70 is unused.

[0090] Furthermore, in any of the embodiments described herein, the multiple types of kitting apparatuses 10 include a setup device 10a that automatically sets the reel 70 on the feeder 60 so that components 91 can be supplied from the feeder 60. Also, as shown in FIG. 15, the multiple types of kitting apparatuses 10 include a setup device 10a equipped with multiple types of internal mechanisms 10m that can be used for setting operations. The form and number of types of internal mechanisms 10m are not limited. The setup device 10a shown in the figure includes multiple (three) types of internal mechanisms 10m: 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 capable of peeling off the first fixing tape 74. The second internal mechanism 10m2 is a peeling mechanism capable of peeling off the second fixing tape 75. The third internal mechanism 10m3 is an attachment / detachment mechanism capable of detaching the fixing jig 76 from the reel 70.

[0091] In the above embodiment, the extraction unit 81 can also extract a setup device 10a for which the internal mechanism 10m is selected so that the setup device 10a becomes a corresponding kitting device 10t. For example, when the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the leading end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fixed by the first fixing method, the extraction unit 81 extracts a setup device 10a for which the first internal mechanism 10m1 is selected. Similarly, when the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the leading end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fixed by the second fixing method, the extraction unit 81 extracts a setup device 10a for which the second internal mechanism 10m2 is selected.

[0092] Furthermore, when the extraction unit 81 determines that the reel 70 has the leading end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b fixed by the fixing jig 76, the third internal mechanism 10m3 extracts the selected setup apparatus 10a. The internal mechanism 10m extracting the selected setup apparatus 10a can be applied to any of the previously described embodiments in which the setup apparatus 10a is extracted. In addition, in the embodiment in which the internal mechanism 10m extracts the selected setup apparatus 10a, the extraction unit 81 can also be provided in the control device of the setup apparatus 10a. Furthermore, in any of the embodiments described in this specification, the multiple types of kitting apparatuses 10 include a feeder unit 10b in which the reel 70 is set in the feeder 60 by the operator.

[0093] 1-4-2.Transportation section 83 As shown in Fig. 10, the production facility includes a storage 110 that stores reels 70. In this embodiment, the kitting device extraction system 80 can include the storage 110 and a transport unit 83. The transport unit 83 determines the destination of the reel 70 and transports the reel 70 (step S24 shown in Fig. 9).

[0094] Specifically, the transport unit 83 transports the reel 70 stored in the storage 110 toward the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t. For example, assume that the extraction unit 81 extracts the setup apparatus 10a, which is the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t, for a specific reel 70. In this case, the transport unit 83 transports the reel 70 stored in the storage 110 toward the setup apparatus 10a. Similarly, assume that the extraction unit 81 extracts the feeder unit 10b, which is the corresponding kitting apparatus 10t, for a specific reel 70. In this case, the transport unit 83 transports the reel 70 stored in the storage 110 toward the feeder unit 10b.

[0095] In either case, the reel 70 can be transported by a worker 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 reel 70 stored in the storage 110 to any of the corresponding kitting devices 10t. Furthermore, in an embodiment including the storage 110 and the transport unit 83, the extraction unit 81 and the transport unit 83 may also be provided in the control device of the storage 110. Furthermore, an embodiment including the storage 110 and the transport unit 83 can be applied to any of the embodiments described in this specification.

[0096] 2. Examples of Effects of the Embodiments The kitting device extraction system 80 can extract a compatible kitting device 10t that can perform the setting work based on the state of the reel 70. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 10: kitting device, 10a: setup device, 10m: internal mechanism, 10b: Feeder unit, 10t: Compatible kitting device, 60: Feeder, 70: Reel, 71: Main body, 72: Carrier tape, 72a: base tape, 72b: cover tape, 72b1: tip portion, 72d: storage portion, 73: spiral tape, 73a: outer periphery, 74: First fixing tape, 75: Second fixing tape, 80: Kitting device extraction system, 81: Extraction unit, 82: Storage unit, 83: Transport section, 91: Parts, 110: Storage.

Claims

1. a plurality of types of kitting devices each having different setting operations for setting a reel on which a carrier tape containing components is wound into a feeder; an extracting unit that extracts a compatible kitting device capable of performing the setting operation from the plurality of types of kitting devices based on the state of the reel; A kitting device extraction system comprising:

2. the kitting device extraction system includes a storage unit that stores reel identification information that identifies the reel and a remaining number of components that is the remaining number of the components contained in the carrier tape of the reel, in association with each other; The kitting device extraction system of claim 1, wherein the extraction unit, when the corresponding kitting device differs depending on whether the reel is unused or in use, determines whether the reel is unused or in use based on the reel identification information and the remaining number of parts stored in the memory unit, and obtains the status of the reel.

3. The kitting device extraction system includes a storage unit that stores reel identification information for identifying the reel and usage status information indicating whether the reel is unused or in use, in association with each other; The kitting device extraction system described in claim 1, wherein the extraction unit obtains the status of the reel based on the reel identification information and the usage status information stored in the memory unit when the corresponding kitting device differs depending on whether the reel is unused or in use.

4. the reel is capable of fixing the tip end of the cover tape by a plurality of fixing methods, including a first fixing method in which the carrier tape is spirally wound around a base tape having a storage section for accommodating the component, and a cover tape that closes the storage section is attached, and the outer periphery of the spiral tape and the tip end of the cover tape are fixed by a first fixing tape; and a second fixing method in which the side of the main body of the reel and the tip end of the cover tape are fixed by a second fixing tape, The kitting device extraction system includes a storage unit that stores reel identification information for identifying the reel and fixing method information indicating a fixing method for the tip end of the cover tape in association with each other, The kitting device extraction system described in claim 1, wherein the extraction unit obtains the state of the reel based on the reel identification information and the fixing method information stored in the memory unit when the corresponding kitting device differs due to differences in the fixing method of the tip of the cover tape.

5. 2. The kitting device extraction system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of types of kitting devices include a setup device that automatically sets the reels in the feeders so that the components can be supplied from the feeders.

6. the plurality of types of kitting devices includes the setup device having a plurality of types of internal mechanisms usable for the setting work, The kitting device extraction system according to claim 5 , wherein the extraction unit extracts the setup device in which the internal mechanism is selected so that the setup device becomes the corresponding kitting device.

7. 2. The kitting device extraction system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of types of kitting devices include a feeder unit in which the reel is set in the feeder by an operator.

8. a storage facility for storing the reels; a transport unit that transports the reels stored in the storage toward the corresponding kitting device; The kitting device extraction system of claim 1 .

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