Setup change operation support method and setup change operation support device

Abstract

To provide a setup changeover operation support method and a setup changeover operation support device for supporting the setup changeover of feeders to be placed in a parts supply section of electronic parts mounting equipment.SOLUTION: A setup changeover operation support method comprises: a feeder information acquisition process for acquiring information on capability of a feeder that is located in a parts supply section of electronic parts mounting equipment to produce a mounting board by mounting electronic parts on a workpiece; and a target feeder determination process for determining the feeder to be used in production of a mounting board on the basis of information on the capability of the feeder, and creates setup changeover parts arrangement information that includes information identifying a plurality of feeders including the determined feeder, and information indicating the position in the parts supply section where each of the plurality of feeders is mounted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a setup change operation support method and a setup change operation support device that support the setup change of a feeder arranged in a component supply unit of an electronic component mounting apparatus. [Background technology]

[0002] An electronic component mounting apparatus manufactures mounted boards by mounting multiple types of electronic components on a board (workpiece). The multiple types of electronic components to be mounted on the board are respectively supplied from multiple feeders arranged on a carriage attached to a component supply unit of the electronic component mounting apparatus. When changing the type of mounted board manufactured by the electronic component mounting apparatus, a setup change (external setup) is performed in which the carriage attached to the electronic component mounting apparatus is replaced with a spare carriage previously arranged with multiple feeders equipped with electronic components so as to correspond to the production of the changed type. A setup change (internal setup) is also performed in which the feeders arranged on the carriage attached to the electronic component mounting apparatus are replaced.

[0003] Because such setup changes are complicated tasks, a method has been proposed for instructing and supporting workers in the setup change work (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The method described in Patent Document 1 supports the worker in the setup change work by displaying, in the order in which the following tasks should be performed: removing the feeder from the cart; moving the feeder with electronic components attached to it to an empty position within the cart; placing the feeder that was stored with electronic components attached onto the cart; and attaching new electronic components to the feeder and placing it onto the cart. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-146381 Summary of the Invention

[0005] The setup change operation support method of the present disclosure includes a feeder information acquisition process and a target feeder determination process.

[0006] The feeder information acquisition step acquires information about the capacity of a feeder that is disposed in a component supply unit of an electronic component mounting apparatus that mounts electronic components on a workpiece to produce a mounted board.

[0007] The target feeder determination process determines the feeder to be used in the production of the mounting board based on the information on the capacity of the feeder, and creates setup change component placement information that includes information identifying multiple feeders including the determined feeder, and information indicating the positions at which each of the multiple feeders will be installed in the component supply unit.

[0008] The setup change operation support device of the present disclosure includes a feeder information acquisition unit and a target feeder determination unit.

[0009] The feeder information acquisition unit is arranged in a component supply unit of an electronic component mounting apparatus that mounts electronic components on workpieces to produce mounted boards, and acquires information about the capacity of a feeder that supplies the electronic components.

[0010] The target feeder determination unit determines the feeder to be used in the production of the mounting board based on the information regarding the capacity of the feeder, and creates setup change component placement information that includes information identifying multiple feeders including the determined feeder, and information indicating the positions at which each of the multiple feeders will be installed in the component supply unit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a component mounting system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a component mounting line provided in the component mounting system according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a plan view of the electronic component mounting device provided in the component mounting system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic component mounting device provided in the component mounting system according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing how the electronic component mounting device provided in the component mounting system according to the embodiment simultaneously picks up a plurality of electronic components using a plurality of suction nozzles. [Figure 6A] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a double feeder used in an electronic component mounting apparatus provided in a component mounting system according to an embodiment. [Figure 6B] FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a triple stick feeder used in the electronic component mounting device provided in the component mounting system according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a management computer (a setup change operation support device) according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an example of part information used in the management computer (the setup change operation support device) according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an example of component placement information used in the management computer (the setup change operation support device) according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of an example of feeder information used in the management computer (the setup change operation support device) according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an example of part location information used in the management computer (the setup change operation support device) according to the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of an example of setup change part arrangement information created by the management computer (the setup change operation support device) according to the embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a pick-up instruction screen displayed on a touch panel of a mobile terminal included in the component mounting system according to the embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the first setup change operation support method according to the embodiment. [Figure 15]FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the second setup change operation support method according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Even feeders that can supply the same electronic components have different capabilities, such as the accuracy of the component supply position and supply speed, depending on the model number, so it is necessary to select an appropriate feeder taking into consideration the required mounting accuracy, mounting efficiency, etc. Also, even for the same model number, there may be differences in feeder capabilities depending on the degree of wear of the components.

[0013] In prior art including Patent Document 1, feeders with mounted electronic components can be specifically indicated, including their current locations. However, the selection of a feeder for mounting new electronic components was left to the discretion of the operator. As a result, a feeder with appropriate mounting accuracy and efficiency may not be used. There was room for further improvement in selecting an appropriate feeder for changeover work, taking into account the production efficiency and quality of mounted boards.

[0014] An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The configurations, shapes, and the like described below are merely examples for explanation and may be modified as appropriate depending on the specifications of the component mounting system, component mounting line, electronic component mounting device, management computer (changeover work support device), and the like. Corresponding elements in all drawings will be denoted by the same reference numerals below, and redundant description will be omitted. In FIG. 3 and some of the following descriptions, two axial directions perpendicular to each other in a horizontal plane are shown: the X direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 3 ) in the substrate transport direction; and the Y direction (the up-down direction in FIG. 3 ) perpendicular to the substrate transport direction. In FIG. 4 , the Z direction (the up-down direction in FIG. 4 ) is shown as the height direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane. The Z direction is the up-down direction or perpendicular direction when the electronic component mounting device is installed on a horizontal plane.

[0015] First, the configuration of component mounting system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 1. Component mounting system 1 is configured such that three component mounting lines L1 to L3 located on floor F are connected via a wired or wireless communication network 2 and are managed by a management computer 3. Component mounting lines L1 to L3 are located in a production area Ap provided on floor F. As will be described later, component mounting lines L1 to L3 are configured by connecting multiple pieces of production equipment including screen printing devices and electronic component mounting devices, and have the function of producing mounted boards (products) on which electronic components (hereinafter simply referred to as "components D") are mounted. Note that component mounting system 1 does not need to have three component mounting lines L1 to L3, and may have one, two, four or more.

[0016] In FIG. 1, a placement work support device 4 is placed in a preparation area As which is different from the production area Ap provided on floor F. The placement work support device 4 is connected to a management computer 3 via a communication network 2. The placement work support device 4 is equipped with a reader 4a which reads a label 19a (see FIG. 4) bearing a barcode, a two-dimensional code, or the like attached to a reel 19 which stores a wound carrier tape 18. A replacement cart 5 which is the subject of placement work, which will be described later, is connected to the placement work support device 4. A plurality of carts 5 in various states, such as before, during, or after placement work, are stored in the preparation area As.

[0017] A feeder maintenance device 6 connected to a management computer 3 via a communication network 2 is located in the preparation area As. The feeder maintenance device 6 performs maintenance such as measuring the state of the attached tape feeder 11 (see FIG. 3) and adjusting the feed stop position. The results of the maintenance of the tape feeder 11 performed by the feeder maintenance device 6 are sent to the management computer 3.

[0018] In the preparation area As, storage shelves 7 are arranged for storing detachable components such as multiple screen masks, tape feeders 11, mounting heads 14, suction nozzles 14b, and reels 19 (see FIG. 4) that are shared by the production equipment arranged on floor F. The number of placement work support devices 4 and feeder maintenance devices 6 arranged in the preparation area As does not have to be one, but two or more may be provided. Also, the number of storage shelves 7 arranged in the preparation area As does not have to be one, but two or more may be provided.

[0019] 1, a placement operation (off-site setup operation) is performed on a carriage 5 connected to a placement operation support device 4 in accordance with work instructions corresponding to the type of mounted board to be produced on component mounting lines L1 to L3. As placement operations, a worker W performs operations such as removing tape feeders 11 and reels 19 that supply instructed components D from the carriage 5, removing carrier tape 18 from tape feeder 11, attaching carrier tape 18 stored in reel 19 to tape feeder 11, and attaching tape feeder 11 to the instructed position on carriage 5.

[0020] The worker W also carries out the work of transporting the removed tape feeder 11 and reel 19 to the storage shelf 7 and storing them therein, and the work of picking up the tape feeder 11 and reel 19 to be attached to the dolly 5 from the storage shelf 7 and transporting them to the dolly 5. Note that the above-described attachment and detachment of the carrier tape 18 (reel 19) to the tape feeder 11 by the worker W may be performed by an attachment and detachment robot (not shown) equipped with a parallel link or multi-joint mechanism. Furthermore, the attachment and detachment of the tape feeder 11 and reel 19 to the dolly 5, and the transportation of the tape feeder 11 and reel 19 between the dolly 5 and the storage shelf 7 may be performed by an automatic transport robot (not shown) equipped with a multi-joint mechanism or the like.

[0021] In FIG. 1, a worker W carries a portable terminal T to be used during work. The portable terminal T is equipped with a terminal-side communication unit Ta that wirelessly communicates with the placement work support device 4 or the management computer 3 to exchange information, and a touch panel Tb with display and input functions. The portable terminal T is also equipped with a camera Tc on the side opposite the touch panel Tb. The portable terminal T displays various information received from the placement work support device 4 on the touch panel Tb. The portable terminal T also recognizes information on the label 19a captured by the camera Tc. The portable terminal T also transmits various information input from the touch panel Tb, information on the recognized label 19a, and the like to the placement work support device 4 or the management computer 3.

[0022] 1, when a tape feeder 11 is attached to a dolly 5 connected to a placement work support device 4, power is supplied to the tape feeder 11 from the placement work support device 4 via the dolly 5, and a feeder control unit (not shown) built into the tape feeder 11 becomes capable of communicating with the placement work support device 4. The dolly 5 is provided with a plurality of slots into which the tape feeders 11 are attached. The placement work support device 4 acquires information identifying the tape feeder 11 (feeder number) from the feeder control unit of the tape feeder 11 attached to the slot. The placement work support device 4 also acquires information identifying the dolly 5 (dolly number) and information identifying the slot in which the tape feeder 11 is attached (slot number) from the dolly 5.

[0023] In the placement work, when attaching the carrier tape 18 to the tape feeder 11, the worker W reads the label 19a attached to the reel 19 with the reader 4a and compares the obtained reel number with the information stored in the placement work support device 4 or the management computer 3. Furthermore, when storing the reel 19 in the storage shelf 7 or when removing the reel 19 from the storage shelf 7, the worker W reads and compares the label 19a of the reel 19 using the mobile terminal T. This makes it possible to obtain information such as the mounting status of the tape feeder 11 on the cart 5 and the attachment status of the reel 19 to the tape feeder 11.

[0024] 1, placement work can be performed in parallel with the production of mounted boards on the component mounting lines L1 to L3 on the carts 5 in the preparation area As, which include the carts 5 connected to the placement work support device 4. Hereinafter, the setup work for changing the product type outside the component mounting lines L1 to L3, including the placement work on the carts 5, will be referred to as off-site setup work.

[0025] When changing the type of mounted boards produced on the component mounting lines L1 to L3, the worker W moves the cart 5 that has completed placement work in the preparation area As to the component mounting line L1 to L3 and performs a setup change to replace it with the cart 5 attached to the electronic component mounting device. During the setup change, the worker W also transports replacement screen masks, tape feeders 11, mounting heads 14, suction nozzles 14b, reels 19, etc. stored in the preparation area As to the component mounting lines L1 to L3 and replaces them. Hereinafter, the setup change work for changing the type of mounted boards within the component mounting lines L1 to L3, including the setup change work for replacing the cart 5, will be referred to as internal setup work.

[0026] Next, the detailed configuration of component mounting lines L1 to L3 will be described with reference to Figure 2. Component mounting lines L1 to L3 have the same configuration, and only component mounting line L1 will be described below. Component mounting line L1 is configured by connecting production equipment such as board supply device M1, screen printing device M2, electronic component mounting devices M3 to M6, reflow device M7, and board recovery device M8 in series from the upstream side (left side of the page) to the downstream side (right side of the page) in the board transport direction. Note that component mounting line L1 is a group of production equipment connected via communication network 2, and the production equipment does not have to be physically connected to each other.

[0027] The board supply device M1, screen printing device M2, electronic component mounting devices M3 to M6, reflow device M7, and board recovery device M8 are connected to a management computer 3 via a communication network 2. The board supply device M1 has a storage unit such as a rack that stores multiple boards, and performs a board supply operation in which boards removed from the storage unit are supplied to downstream devices. The screen printing device M2 performs a solder printing operation in which solder is printed on boards carried in from upstream using a screen mask attached to the printing operation unit.

[0028] The electronic component mounting apparatuses M3 to M6 perform a component mounting operation in which components D are mounted on boards on which solder has been printed using mounting heads 14. Note that the component mounting line L1 is not limited to a configuration in which the number of electronic component mounting apparatuses M3 to M6 is four, and may include one to three, or five or more electronic component mounting apparatuses M3 to M6. The reflow apparatus M7 performs a substrate heating operation in which a substrate carried into the apparatus is heated by a substrate heating unit to solder-bond the electrode portions of the substrate to the components D. The substrate recovery apparatus M8 has a storage unit such as a rack for storing multiple substrates, and performs a substrate recovery operation in which it receives substrates carried out by an upstream apparatus and recovers them in the storage unit.

[0029] Next, the configuration of electronic component mounting apparatuses M3 to M6 will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Electronic component mounting apparatuses M3 to M6 have the same configuration, and here, electronic component mounting apparatus M3 will be described. Electronic component mounting apparatus M3 has the function of mounting components D on board B. In Figure 3, a board transport mechanism 9 is installed in the X direction at the center of base 8. Board transport mechanism 9 transports board B carried in from the upstream side in the X direction, and positions and holds it at a mounting operation position by mounting head 14, which will be described below. In addition, board transport mechanism 9 carries board B downstream after component mounting operation has been completed. Component supply units 10 are installed on both sides of board transport mechanism 9.

[0030] 3 and 4, a carriage 5 on which a plurality of tape feeders 11 (feeders) are mounted in parallel in the X direction is attached to the component supply unit 10. The tape feeder 11 pitch-feeds a carrier tape 18 having pockets for storing components D formed therein in a direction (tape feed direction) from the outside of the component supply unit 10 toward the board transport mechanism 9, thereby supplying the components D to a component supply position 11a from which the mounting head 14 picks up the components D.

[0031] That is, tape feeder 11 is a feeder that can be arranged in component supply section 10 of electronic component mounting apparatuses M3 to M6 that mount components D (electronic components) on board B (work), and supplies components D. A number of types of tape feeder 11 are prepared depending on the width (8 mm, 16 mm, etc.) of carrier tape 18 that can be mounted, the component size (1608, 0402, etc.) and type (chip components, odd-shaped components, etc.) of components D that can be supplied, etc. Note that the feeder mounted on carriage 5 may be, in addition to tape feeder 11, a tray feeder that supplies components D placed on a tray, or a stick feeder that supplies components D aligned and held on a hollow stick, etc.

[0032] In Figure 3, a Y-axis table 12 equipped with a linear drive mechanism is disposed on both ends in the X direction on the upper surface of base 8. A beam 13 similarly equipped with a linear mechanism is coupled to Y-axis table 12 so as to be movable in the Y direction. A mounting head 14 is attached to beam 13 so as to be movable in the X direction. Mounting head 14 is equipped with multiple (eight in this example) nozzle units 14a. Multiple types of mounting heads 14 are available, each differing in the number of nozzle units 14a, etc.

[0033] 4, a suction nozzle 14b that vacuum-sucks and holds a component D is attached to the lower end of each nozzle unit 14a. A variety of suction nozzles 14b with different nozzle shapes are prepared to correspond to the size and shape of the component D to be sucked. Each nozzle unit 14a raises and lowers the suction nozzle 14b in the vertical direction (Z direction).

[0034] 3, Y-axis table 12 and beam 13 constitute mounting head moving mechanism 15, which moves mounting head 14 horizontally (X direction, Y direction). Mounting head moving mechanism 15 and mounting head 14 pick up component D by suction with suction nozzle 14b from component supply position 11a of tape feeder 11 attached to component supply unit 10. Then, mounting head moving mechanism 15 transfers mounting head 14 to a mounting position on board B held by board transport mechanism 9, and performs component mounting work by repeating a series of mounting turns.

[0035] 3 and 4, a head camera 16 is attached to the beam 13 and is located on the underside of the beam 13, and moves integrally with the mounting head 14. As the mounting head 14 moves, the head camera 16 moves above the board B positioned at the mounting operation position of the board transport mechanism 9, and captures an image of a board mark (not shown) provided on the board B to recognize the position of the board B.

[0036] A component recognition camera 17 is installed between the component supply unit 10 and the board transport mechanism 9. When the mounting head 14 moves upward after picking up a component D from the component supply unit 10, the component recognition camera 17 captures an image of the component D held by the suction nozzle 14b to recognize the holding position, etc. When the mounting head 14 mounts the component D on the board B, the mounting position is corrected taking into account the recognition result of the board B by the head camera 16 and the recognition result of the component D by the component recognition camera 17.

[0037] 4, a reel 19 around which a carrier tape 18 storing a component D is wound is held on the front side of the carriage 5. The tape feeder 11 transports the carrier tape 18 stored in the reel 19 in the tape feed direction to supply the component D to a component pick-up position by the mounting head 14. A label 19a is attached to the reel 19.

[0038] Next, with reference to Figure 5, simultaneous pickup of components D by the multiple suction nozzles 14b equipped on the mounting head 14 will be described. Figure 5 shows four of the eight nozzle units 14a equipped on the mounting head 14 that are arranged in the direction in which the tape feeders 11 are lined up (X direction). The tape feeders 11 and the nozzle units 14a are installed at equal intervals, and components D are supplied to each component supply position 11a. In this state, by simultaneously raising and lowering the four suction nozzles 14b (arrow a), the four components D supplied to the component supply positions 11a can be simultaneously picked up.

[0039] Next, with reference to FIG. 6A, the double feeder 20 (feeder) mounted on the carriage 5 will be described. The double feeder 20 incorporates two sets of tape transport mechanisms for transporting the carrier tape 18. An insertion opening 20b for inserting the carrier tape 18A stored in the reel 19A and an insertion opening 20c for inserting the carrier tape 18B stored in the reel 19B are formed on the back surface 20a of the double feeder 20. Two component supply positions 20e and 20f are formed on the top surface 20d of the double feeder 20. The two sets of tape transport mechanisms independently transport the two carrier tapes 18A and 18B. As a result, the component D stored in the carrier tape 18A is supplied to the component supply position 20e, and the component D stored in the carrier tape 18B is supplied to the component supply position 20f.

[0040] Next, with reference to Figure 6B, triple stick feeder 21 (feeder) mounted on cart 5 will be described. Triple stick feeder 21 is equipped with three sets of component conveying mechanisms 21d, 21e, and 21f that receive components D stored in stick cases 22A, 22B, and 22C, respectively, and transport them to component supply positions 21a, 21b, and 21c for supply. Component conveying mechanism 21d independently supplies components D stored in stick case 22A to component supply position 21a, component conveying mechanism 21e independently supplies components D stored in stick case 22B to component supply position 21b, and component conveying mechanism 21f independently supplies components D stored in stick case 22C to component supply position 21c.

[0041] 6A and 6B, the components D supplied by double feeder 20 to two component supply positions 20e and 20f may be the same or different. Similarly, the components D supplied by triple stick feeder 21 to three component supply positions 21a, 21b, and 21c may be the same or different. In this way, double feeder 20 and triple stick feeder 21 are multi-feeders capable of supplying multiple types of components D (electronic components).

[0042] Next, the configuration of the management computer 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Here, the configuration related to the function of supporting the changeover of electronic component mounting devices M3 to M6, among the functions of the management computer 3, will be described. The management computer 3 includes a processing unit 30, a storage unit 31 which is a storage device, an input unit 32, and a display unit 33. The processing unit 30 is a data processing device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and includes, as internal processing units, a feeder information acquisition unit 34, a component location information acquisition unit 35, a production information acquisition unit 36, a production history acquisition unit 37, a maintenance information acquisition unit 38, a feeder evaluation unit 39, a target feeder determination unit 40, and a pickup instruction unit 41.

[0043] The storage unit 31 stores production plan information 42, product type information 43, component information 44, component placement information 45, feeder information 46, component location information 47, production information 48, production history information 49, maintenance information 50, and setup change component placement information 51. The input unit 32 is an input device such as a keyboard, touch panel, or mouse, and is used for inputting operation commands and data. The display unit 33 is a display device such as an LCD panel, and displays various data stored in the storage unit 31 as well as various information such as an operation screen for operation by the input unit 32. The management computer 3 does not need to be configured as a single computer, but may be configured as multiple devices. For example, all or part of the storage device may be provided in the cloud via a server.

[0044] 7, production plan information 42 stores a production plan for each type of mounted board to be produced, including the number of boards to be produced, the scheduled production date and time, and information identifying component mounting lines L1 to L3 that will produce the mounted boards. Product type information 43 stores, for each type of mounted board, information necessary for component mounting work, such as the component name and mounting position of component D (electronic component) to be mounted on board B. Component information 44 stores, for each component name of component D, information on electrical characteristics, component size, supply means (information on supply means such as carrier tape 18, stick case 22, tray, and information on carrier tape width, etc.). Component placement information 45 stores, for each type of mounted board, placement information of component D in electronic component mounting devices M3 to M6.

[0045] An example of the component information 44 will now be described with reference to FIG. 8. The component information 44 includes a component name 61, electrical characteristics 62, a component size 63, and a supply means 64. The component name 61 is information for identifying the component D. The electrical characteristics 62 store the electrical characteristics of the component D, such as resistance and capacitance, as well as the type (function) of the component D, such as a microcontroller or memory. The component size 63 stores the size of a chip component (e.g., 0201) and the size of a QFP (Quad Flat Package) component (e.g., 20 mm × 20 mm). The supply means 64 stores the method for storing the component D (e.g., carrier tape 18, stick case 22), and in the case of carrier tape 18, the tape width (e.g., 8 mm, 16 mm).

[0046] Next, an example of component placement information 45 will be described with reference to FIG. 9. The component placement information 45 stores the placement of components D, which has been created in advance based on the product type information 43 and the like. The component placement information 45 includes a line name 65, a supply position 66, a slot number 67, a component name 61, a supply method 68, and a feeder number 69. The line name 65 is information for identifying component mounting lines L1 to L3, and "L2" indicates component mounting line L2. The supply position 66 is information for identifying the positions (front or rear) of electronic component mounting devices M3 to M6 and component supply unit 10, and "#1F" indicates the component supply unit 10 in front of electronic component mounting device M3 (#1). The slot number 67 indicates the position of the slot of cart 5 to which tape feeder 11 and the like are attached.

[0047] The component name 61 is information that identifies the component D that will be supplied from that position, and is the same as the component name 61 in the component information 44. That is, the component placement information 45 is associated with the component information 44 via the component name 61. The supply method 68 indicates the type of feeder that will be placed at that position, with "tape" indicating a tape feeder 11, "double feeder" indicating a double feeder 20, and "stick" indicating a stick feeder (triple stick feeder 21). Furthermore, "tape (simultaneous)" indicates a tape feeder 11 that is the target of simultaneous pickup. The feeder number 69 indicates information that identifies the feeder that will be installed at that position. In FIG. 9, the target feeders have not yet been assigned, so all of the feeder numbers 69 are blank.

[0048] 7, feeder information acquisition unit 34 acquires information about the status of feeders that supply components D (electronic components) from electronic component mounting devices M3-M6 provided on component mounting lines L1-L3, placement work support device 4, mobile terminal T used by worker W, etc., and stores the information as feeder information 46 in storage unit 31. Component location information acquisition unit 35 acquires information about the location of components D to be mounted on mounting boards from electronic component mounting devices M3-M6 provided on component mounting lines L1-L3, placement work support device 4, mobile terminal T used by worker W, etc., and stores the information as component location information 47 in storage unit 31. Feeder information 46 and component location information 47 are updated each time the location of the feeder, the mounting state of components D, or the location of components D changes due to off-site setup work or on-site setup work.

[0049] An example of feeder information 46 will now be described with reference to Fig. 10. Feeder information 46 includes a feeder number 69, feeder type 70, location 71, component installation status 72, scheduled use 73, and feeder capacity 74. Feeder number 69 is information that identifies the feeder and is the same as feeder number 69 in component placement information 45. In other words, feeder information 46 is associated with component placement information 45 via feeder number 69. Feeder type 70 indicates the type of feeder, with "8mm tape" indicating a tape feeder 11 that feeds 8mm-wide carrier tape 18, "double feeder" indicating a double feeder 20, and "triple stick" indicating a triple stick feeder 21.

[0050] Location 71 indicates the location of the feeder. For example, "C42 / L1 / #1R" indicates that the carriage 5 with the carriage number "C42" is attached to the component supply unit 10 at the rear of electronic component mounting device M3 (#1) on component mounting line L1. Also, "C73 / preparation area" indicates that the carriage 5 with the carriage number "C73" in preparation area As is attached. Also, "storage shelf / S05" indicates that the shelf with shelf number 76 (see Figure 11) of storage shelf 7 in preparation area As is stored on the shelf with "S05."

[0051] 10, component installation status 72 stores information indicating whether component D (electronic component) is attached to a feeder, and if so, identifies the component D. For example, "PR01 (R214)" indicates that component D, with component name 61 "PR01" stored on reel 19 with reel number 75 (see FIG. 11) "R214," is attached to tape feeder 11 with feeder number 69 "FT0802." Also, "PM55 / PM09 / PL06" indicates that three components D, with component names 61 "PM55," "PM09," and "PL06," are attached to triple stick feeder 21 with feeder number 69 "FS111."

[0052] Also, "-" indicates that component D is not attached to the feeder. For example, this indicates that tape feeder 11 with feeder number 69 "FT0804" is stored on storage shelf 7 with carrier tape 18 attached, which contains component name 61 "PC01" stored on reel 19 with reel number 75 "R303." Also, this indicates that tape feeder 11 with feeder number 69 "FT0805" is stored on storage shelf 7 with carrier tape 18 removed.

[0053] 10, usage schedule 73 is information about the planned use of that feeder, and if there is a next reservation, the product type number of the mounted board is stored, and if there is no next reservation, "-" is stored. For example, tape feeder 11 with feeder number 69 "FT0802" has a reservation for use next in the production of a mounted board with product type number "B112."

[0054] Feeder capacity 74 is information about the capacity of the feeder, and in this example, accuracy 74a, speed 74b, and success rate 74c are displayed as S, A, B, and C. Accuracy 74a indicates the variation in the feed stop position when the feeder supplies component D to the component supply position. Speed ​​74b indicates the effective speed when the feeder supplies component D to the component supply position. Success rate 74c indicates the probability that component D supplied by the feeder is successfully picked up by the suction nozzle 14b (the probability that a pickup error will not occur). Depending on the frequency of use and the time elapsed since maintenance, the variation in the stop position of the feeder may increase, the effective speed may slow, or the number of pickup errors may increase. Note that feeder capacity 74 does not necessarily have to be displayed as categories such as S, A, B, and C, and may be expressed as specific numerical values ​​such as variation, effective speed, and success rate.

[0055] Thus, feeder information 46 includes information related to the feeder, such as information about the location of the feeder (location 71), information about the installation status of the electronic component (component D) supplied by the feeder (component installation information 62), and information about the planned use of the feeder (usage plan 73).Furthermore, feeder information 46 includes information related to the feeder's capabilities, such as information about the feeder's feed stop position (accuracy 74a) and information about whether the feeder is a multi-feeder capable of supplying multiple types of electronic components (feeder type 70).

[0056] Next, an example of part location information 47 will be described with reference to FIG. 11. Part location information 47 includes part name 61, reel number 75, feeder number 69, and shelf number 76. Component name 61 is the same as component name 61 in component information 44. Reel number 75 is information that identifies reel 19 on which component D with component name 61 is stored, and is the same as reel number 75 included in component installation status 72 in feeder information 46. Component D with a reel number 75 of "-" indicates that the component D is stored in a means other than reel 19, such as stick case 22. If stick case 22 is affixed with a label on which the stick case number is stored, the stick case number is stored in the reel number 75 field.

[0057] Feeder number 69 is the same as feeder number 69 in feeder information 46. Shelf number 76 is information that identifies the position of a shelf provided in storage shelf 7 in preparation area As, and is the same as shelf number 76 included in location 71 in feeder information 46. In this way, part D that is attached to a feeder is associated with feeder information 46 by feeder number 69, and the location of part D is identified by location 71 included in feeder information 46. Furthermore, the location of part D that is not attached to a feeder is identified by shelf number 76.

[0058] 7, the production information acquisition unit 36 ​​acquires (collects) information related to the production of workpieces (mounted boards) from various information stored in the storage unit 31, and stores the information as production information 48 in the storage unit 31. Specifically, the production information acquisition unit 36 ​​acquires information related to the production priority of the types of mounted boards to be produced on the component mounting lines L1 to L3 (hereinafter referred to as "target types") from the production plan information 42.

[0059] Furthermore, the production information acquisition unit 36 ​​acquires information relating to the component size 63 of the electronic component (component D) to be mounted on the target component type from the component type information 43 and the component information 44. Furthermore, the production information acquisition unit 36 ​​acquires information relating to the number of electronic components to be used in the production of the target component type from the production plan information 42 and the component type information 43. Furthermore, the production information acquisition unit 36 ​​acquires information relating to the component placement of the electronic components to be used in the production of the target component type from the component placement information 45.

[0060] 7, production history acquisition unit 37 acquires information on various errors that have occurred in the production of mounted boards in the production equipment that makes up component mounting lines L1 to L3, information on correction values, and the like, and stores this information in storage unit 31 as production history information 49. Specifically, production history acquisition unit 37 acquires, from electronic component mounting devices M3 to M6, suction errors in which suction nozzle 14b was unable to hold component D, mounting errors in which component D was unable to be mounted on board B, and correction values ​​for the mounting position when mounting component D on board B. Maintenance information acquisition unit 38 acquires information on the state of tape feeder 11 from feeder maintenance device 6, and stores this information in storage unit 31 as maintenance information 50.

[0061] Based on production history information 49 and maintenance information 50 stored in memory unit 31, feeder evaluation unit 39 evaluates the capability of the feeder (feeder capability 74), including the variation in the feed stop position of the feeder (accuracy 74a), the effective speed at which components D are supplied to the component supply position (speed 74b), and the success rate at which the feeder successfully picks up the supplied components D (success rate 74c), and updates feeder capability 74 in feeder information 46. For example, feeder evaluation unit 39 determines feeder capability 74 based on the frequency of pickup errors, the magnitude and variation of the mounting position correction value, the frequency of use of the feeder, the time elapsed since maintenance, etc.

[0062] 7, target feeder determination unit 40 determines a feeder (hereinafter referred to as a "target feeder") to be used in the production of a target product type based on component placement information 45, feeder information 46, component location information 47, and production information 48, and determines its placement in component supply unit 10. After determining the target feeder and its placement, target feeder determination unit 40 creates component placement information 45 for setup change work in which feeder number 69 in component placement information 45 for the target product type is updated (or newly specified), and stores this in storage unit 31 as setup change component placement information 51.

[0063] 12 shows an example of setup change component placement information 51 created for performing off-site setup work on a cart 5 with a cart number "C73," which stores not only the information included in component placement information 45 but also the reel number 75 of the reel 19 that stores the carrier tape 18 to be attached to the feeder. Note that setup change component placement information 51 is created not only for each cart 5 but also for each of component mounting lines L1 to L3.

[0064] The target feeders include reuse feeders that mount a feeder with part D mounted on it as is on the cart 5, and new mounting feeders that do not have part D mounted on them or that remove a mounted part D and mount a new part D on it. If there is an available reuse feeder, the target feeder determination unit 40 preferentially allocates the reuse feeder to the target feeder.

[0065] Furthermore, if there is no feeder among the newly attached feeders that satisfies the required feeder capacity 74 but there is among the reused feeders, the target feeder determination unit 40 does not assign the reused feeder as the target feeder as is, but assigns it as the newly attached feeder. That is, it determines that the part D attached to the reused feeder is to be removed, and that the newly attached feeder is to be newly attached with the part D to be attached to the cart 5. Below, a specific procedure for determining the target feeder will be described with reference to Figures 8 and 10 to 12, focusing on the determination of the newly attached feeder by the target feeder determination unit 40.

[0066] 7, the target feeder determination unit 40 includes a first determination unit 40a and a second determination unit 40b as internal processing units. The first determination unit 40a determines the target feeder based on information (location 71) about the location of the feeder included in the feeder information 46. Specifically, when there are multiple candidate target feeders, the first determination unit 40a preferentially selects the feeder closest to the location where the worker W will be working. For example, when performing off-site setup work on a cart 5 connected to the placement work support device 4, the cart 5 has a high priority, followed by other carts 5 in the preparation area As, the storage shelf 7, and the component mounting lines L1 to L3, in that order. This shortens the travel distance of the worker W.

[0067] Furthermore, the first determination unit 40a determines the target feeder based on information (component installation status 72) about the installation status of electronic components (component D) included in the feeder information 46. Specifically, the first determination unit 40a assigns a higher priority to reuse feeders than to newly installed feeders, and assigns a higher priority to feeders among the newly installed feeders on which component D is not installed than to feeders on which component D is installed. This reduces the work of removing unused components D from feeders.

[0068] Furthermore, the first determination unit 40a determines the target feeder based on information (usage schedule 73) about the planned use of the feeder included in the feeder information 46. Specifically, the first determination unit 40a excludes feeders that are planned to be used for other target products from the target feeders. This prevents a reserved feeder from being mistakenly used for other production.

[0069] Component D, whose component name 61 is "PR01" and which is supplied from the slot whose slot number 67 is "1" in Fig. 12, is attached to the tape feeder 11 whose feeder number 69 is "FT0802" in Fig. 10. Attaching this tape feeder 11 to the slot whose number is "1" as a reuse feeder improves work efficiency. However, because it has been input in the usage schedule 73 that this tape feeder 11 will be used to produce a mounting board whose corresponding product type is "B112," the first determination unit 40a excludes it from the target feeders.

[0070] 7, when determining a target feeder, the second determination unit 40b determines target feeders for multiple target varieties, including the target variety scheduled to be produced next. That is, the second determination unit 40b preferentially allocates feeders with capacities suitable for the production of the target variety to the production of a high-priority target variety, based on information about the feeder capacity (feeder capacity 74) included in the feeder information 46 and information about the priority for producing the target variety included in the production information 48. For example, the second determination unit 40b preferentially allocates feeders with high feeder capacity 74, such as speed 74b or success rate 74c, to a target variety that has a high priority because there is little margin for production time. This makes it possible to increase the production capacity of the target variety with a high priority.

[0071] Furthermore, the second determination unit 40b preferentially allocates feeders with capacities suitable for mounting electronic components that are used in large numbers to electronic components that are used in large numbers, based on feeder capacity 74 and information about the number of electronic components (components D) used in the production of the target variety that is included in production information 48. For example, the second determination unit 40b preferentially allocates feeders with high speeds 74b to components D that are used in large numbers. This makes it possible to prevent an increase in mounting time by allocating a feeder with high speeds 74b, even in cases where one feeder supplies components D to multiple suction nozzles 14b in the same mounting turn.

[0072] Furthermore, the second determination unit 40b preferentially allocates feeders with capabilities suitable for mounting electronic components with small component size 63 to electronic components with small component size 63, based on feeder capacity 74 and information on component size 63 of the electronic component (component D) to be mounted on the target product type, which is included in production information 48. For example, the second determination unit 40b preferentially allocates feeders with high accuracy 74a to component D with small component size 63. This makes it possible to prevent pickup errors, in which the pickup nozzle 14b is unable to pick up the small component D.

[0073] In FIG. 12, component D with component name 61 "PR01" supplied from slot with slot number 67 "1" is a very small component D with component size 63 "0201" in FIG. 8. Therefore, the second determination unit 40b assigns this component D to a feeder with precision 74a "S" in FIG. 10. In the example of FIG. 10, the precision 74a of two feeders with feeder numbers 69 "FT0802" and "FT0804" is "S". However, because "ST0802" contains a scheduled use item 73, the second determination unit 40b assigns "FT0804" to slot "1". Because "FT0804" is a newly installed feeder, the second determination unit 40b assigns component D with reel number 75 "R801".

[0074] 7, the second determination unit 40b preferentially allocates multiple feeders with small differences in feed stop positions to multiple electronic components that can be simultaneously picked up by multiple suction nozzles 14b that pick up the electronic components, based on information (accuracy 74a) related to the feed stop positions of the multiple feeders and information related to the component layout of electronic components (components D) used in the production of the target variety, which is included in the production information 48. This makes it possible to reduce variations in the pickup positions of components D and pickup errors when multiple suction nozzles 14b simultaneously pick up components D.

[0075] In FIG. 12, components D supplied from slots with slot numbers 67 "6" to "9" are targets for simultaneous pickup. Therefore, the second determination unit 40b assigns feeders with accuracy 74a of "S" or "A" as target feeders to be loaded into slots "6" to "9." In FIG. 10, feeder number 69 "FT0803" is a reuse feeder loaded with component name 61 "PR02," and "FT0807" is a reuse feeder loaded with component name 61 "PR52," and both have accuracy 74a of "A." Therefore, the second determination unit 40b assigns "FT0803" to slot "6" and "FT0807" to slot "7."

[0076] In Figure 10, feeder number 69 "FT0805" is a newly installed feeder on which component D has not been installed, but because accuracy 74a is "B", the second determination unit 40b excludes it from the target feeders for simultaneous pickup. Then, the second determination unit 40b assigns "FT0806" with accuracy 74a of "A" to slot "8" and "FT0808" to slot "9". Furthermore, because "FT0806" and "FT0808" are newly installed feeders, the second determination unit 40b assigns component D with reel number 75 "R222" and component D with reel number 75 "R662" on storage shelf 7 to them, respectively.

[0077] 7, the second determination unit 40b preferentially assigns a multi-feeder to electronic components for which a multi-feeder is applicable, based on information (feeder type 70) indicating whether the feeder is a multi-feeder capable of feeding multiple types of electronic components. In FIG. 12, the slots with slot numbers 67 of "2L" and "2R" have a feeding method 68 of "double feeder," so the second determination unit 40b assigns a double feeder 20 with feeder number 69 of "FD005" to the slots "2L" and "2R." Furthermore, the feeding method 68 of slots "3" to "5" is "stick," so the second determination unit 40b assigns a triple stick feeder 21 with feeder number 69 of "FS111" to the slots "3" to "5."

[0078] In this way, the target feeder determination unit 40 (first determination unit 40a) determines the target feeder to be allocated to the component supply unit 10 and used in the production of the target product type based on information about the feeder's status (feeder information 46). This makes it possible to support efficient feeder setup changes. Furthermore, the target feeder determination unit 40 (second determination unit 40b) determines the target feeder to be allocated to the component supply unit 10 and used in the production of the target product type based on information about the feeder's capacity (feeder capacity 74) and information about the production of workpieces (production information 48). This makes it possible to support feeder setup changes so that they can be performed taking into account the production plan, production efficiency, and quality of the mounted boards to be manufactured.

[0079] 7, pickup instruction unit 41 issues instructions to pick up a target feeder and component D (reel 19, stick case 22, etc.) based on information about the location of the feeder (location 71) and shelf number 76. Furthermore, pickup instruction unit 41 issues instructions including work related to removing an electronic component from the target feeder or work related to installing an electronic component in the target feeder based on information about the installation status of the electronic component (component D) (component installation status 72). Pickup instruction unit 41 displays the work instructions on a mobile terminal T carried by worker W or on the display unit of placement work support device 4.

[0080] Furthermore, when giving a work instruction to the robot, the pickup instruction unit 41 transmits the instruction to the robot using a radio or the like. At that time, when the robot is to pick up a target feeder, the pickup instruction unit 41 instructs the robot to pick up only the target feeders that the robot can pick up. For example, if the target feeder is located on a shelf of the storage shelf 7 that the robot cannot pick up, the target feeder is excluded from the feeders to be picked up by the robot.

[0081] 13, an example of a pickup instruction screen 80 displayed on the touch panel Tb of the mobile terminal T by the pickup instruction unit 41 will be described. FIG. 13 shows a pickup instruction for a target feeder (feeder number: FT0804) to be mounted in slot number 67 "1" of the setup change component arrangement information 51 shown in FIG. 12. The pickup instruction screen 80 displays a "Target product type" display frame 81, a "Target feeder" display frame 82, a "Pickup instruction" display frame 83, and an "OK" button 84. The "Target product type" display frame 81 displays the product type name (B110) of the mounting board that is the target of the setup change. The "Target feeder" display frame 82 displays the feeder number 69 (FT0804) of the target feeder that is the target of the pickup instruction.

[0082] The "Pickup Instruction" display frame 83 displays pickup instructions for each process. That is, process (1) instructs that the target feeder (FT0804) be removed from the storage shelf 7 with shelf number 76 "S05." Process (2) instructs that the target feeder (FT0804) be mounted in slot 67 "1" of cart 5 with cart number "C73." Process (3) instructs that component D (component name 61 is "PC01" and reel number 75 is "R303") currently mounted on the target feeder (FT0804) be removed. That is, process (3) is a work instruction related to the removal of an electronic component (component D) from the target feeder.

[0083] In FIG. 13, step (4) instructs that component D (component name 61 is "PR01" and reel number 75 is "R801") be taken out from storage shelf 7 with shelf number 76 "S03". Step (5) instructs that component D taken out from storage shelf 7 be attached to target feeder (FT0804). In other words, step (5) is an instruction for work related to attaching an electronic component (component D) to the target feeder. When worker W operates the "OK" button 84, a pickup instruction for the next target feeder is displayed.

[0084] As described above, the management computer 3 is a setup change operation support device that includes the feeder information acquisition unit 34 that acquires information about the status of feeders (feeder information 46) and the target feeder determination unit 40 (first determination unit 40a) that determines the target feeder based on the information about the status of the feeder. This can support efficient setup change operations for feeders.

[0085] The management computer 3 is a setup change operation support device that includes a feeder information acquisition unit 34 that acquires information related to feeder capacity (feeder information 46), a production information acquisition unit 36 ​​that acquires information related to the production of workpieces (mounted boards) (production information 48), and a target feeder determination unit 40 (first determination unit 40a) that determines a target feeder based on the information related to feeder capacity and the information related to the production of workpieces. This can support the work of feeder setup change so that it can be performed taking into consideration the production plan, production efficiency, and quality of the mounted boards to be manufactured.

[0086] Next, a first setup changeover work support method for supporting setup changeover by the management computer 3 (the setup changeover work support device) will be described with reference to the flow chart in Fig. 14. First, the processing unit 30 acquires component placement information 45 (ST1: component placement information acquisition step). Next, the feeder information acquisition unit 34 acquires information on the status of the feeder (feeder information 46) (ST2: first feeder information acquisition step). Next, the component location information acquisition unit 35 acquires component location information 47 (ST3: component location information acquisition step).

[0087] Next, the first determination unit 40a (target feeder determination unit 40) determines a target feeder to be used in the production of the target variety based on the component location information 45 and information on the feeder status (feeder information 46) (ST4: first target feeder determination step). In the first target feeder determination step (ST4), the target feeder is determined based on information on the feeder location (location 71), information on the installation status of the electronic component (component D) (component installation status 72), and information on the feeder's planned use (use schedule 73), which are included in the feeder information 46. Once the target feeder has been determined, the pickup instruction unit 41 issues an instruction to pick up the target feeder based on the component location information 47 and the information on the feeder's location (feeder information 46) (ST5: pickup instruction step).

[0088] In the pickup instruction process (ST5), if the target feeder is to be picked up by a robot, the robot is instructed to pick up only those target feeders that can be picked up by the robot. Also, in the pickup instruction process, instructions are given including work related to removing electronic components from the target feeder or work related to installing electronic components in the target feeder based on information related to the installation status of the electronic components (component installation status 72). This can support efficient feeder setup changeover work.

[0089] The timing for determining the target feeder (the timing for executing the first setup change work support method) may be immediately before worker W starts the setup change work for the target product type, or may be when the manager determines the daily production plan. When determining the target feeder based on the daily production plan, multiple pieces of setup change part location information 51 corresponding to the multiple target product types to be produced on that day are created. Then, when starting the setup change work based on the previously created setup change part location information 51, if there are feeders or parts D whose locations differ from those in the setup change part location information 51, the first feeder information acquisition step (ST2) to the first target feeder determination step (ST4) are executed again to finally determine the setup change work.

[0090] Next, a second setup change work support method for supporting setup changes using a management computer 3 (setup change work support device) will be described with reference to the flow in Fig. 15. The second setup change work support method differs from the first setup change work support method in that the target feeder is determined based on information about the feeder capacity (feeder capacity 74). Hereinafter, the same steps as those in the first setup change work support method are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0091] First, a component placement information acquisition step (ST1) is executed. Next, the feeder information acquisition unit 34 acquires information about the feeder capacity (feeder information 46) (ST11: second feeder information acquisition step). Next, the production information acquisition unit 36 ​​acquires information about the production of the work (mounting board) (production information 48) (ST12: production information acquisition step). Next, a component location information acquisition step (ST3) is executed. Next, the second determination unit 40b (target feeder determination unit 40) determines the target feeder based on the information about the feeder capacity (feeder capacity 74 included in the feeder information 46) and the information about the production of the work (production information 48) (ST13: second target feeder determination step). Next, a pickup instruction step (ST5) is executed.

[0092] In the second target feeder determination process (ST13), feeders with capacities suitable for the production of the target product type are preferentially allocated to the production of a target product type with a high priority, based on information regarding the priority of producing the target product type contained in the production information 48. Also, in the second target feeder determination process (ST13), feeders with capacities suitable for mounting electronic components with small component sizes 63 are preferentially allocated to electronic components with small component sizes 63, based on information regarding the component sizes 63 of the electronic components to be mounted on the target product type contained in the production information 48. Also, in the second target feeder determination process (ST13), feeders with capacities suitable for mounting electronic components with a large number of uses are preferentially allocated to electronic components with a large number of uses, based on information regarding the number of electronic components used in the production of the target product type contained in the production information 48.

[0093] Furthermore, in the second target feeder determination step (ST13), multiple feeders with small differences in feed stop positions are preferentially allocated to multiple electronic components that can be simultaneously picked up by multiple suction nozzles 14b that pick up electronic components, based on information on the component layout of electronic components used in the production of the target variety, included in the production information 48, and information on the feed stop positions of the multiple feeders (feeder capacity 74), included in the feeder information 46. Furthermore, in the second target feeder determination step (ST13), multiple feeders are preferentially allocated to electronic components for which multiple feeders are applicable, based on information (feeder type 70) on whether the feeder is a multi-feeder (double feeder 20, triple stick feeder 21) that can supply multiple types of electronic components, included in the feeder information 46.

[0094] In addition, in the second target feeder determination step (ST13), target feeders for multiple target product types, including the target product type scheduled for production next, are determined together. In this way, it is possible to support the feeder setup change so that it can be performed taking into consideration the production plan, production efficiency, and quality of the mounted boards to be manufactured.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the feeder information 46 includes information about the feeder status (location 71, component installation status 72, and scheduled use 73) and information about the feeder capacity (feeder capacity 74), but the file configuration is not limited to this. For example, the information about the feeder status and the information about the feeder capacity may be in separate files. Also, the component information 44 may be combined with the feeder information 46. The format of the files stored in the storage unit 31 can be changed as appropriate.

[0096] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to support the changeover of feeders so that the work can be performed taking into consideration the production plan, production efficiency, and quality of the mounting boards to be manufactured. [Industrial Applicability]

[0097] The setup change work support method and setup change work support device disclosed herein have the effect of being able to support the setup change of feeders so that the work can be performed while taking into consideration the production plan, production efficiency, and quality of the mounting boards to be manufactured, and are useful in the field of mounting electronic components on boards. [Explanation of symbols]

[0098] 1. Component mounting system 2. Communication Network 3. Management computer (changeover work support device) 4 Placement work support device 4a Leader 5 carts 6 Feeder maintenance device 7 Storage Shelves 8 Base 9. Substrate transport mechanism 10 Parts Supply Department 11 Tape feeder (feeder) 11a Parts supply position 12-axis table 13 Beam 14 Mounting head 14a Nozzle unit 14b Suction nozzle 15 Mounting head movement mechanism 16 Head Camera 17 Parts Recognition Camera 18 Carrier tape 18A carrier tape 18B carrier tape 19 reels 19A Reel 19B reel 19a Label 20 Double Feeder (Feeder) 20a back 20b insertion port 20c insertion slot 20d top surface 20e Parts supply position 20f Parts supply position 21 Triple stick feeder (feeder) 21a Parts supply position 21b Parts supply position 21c Parts supply location 21d Parts transport mechanism 21e Parts transport mechanism 21f Parts transport mechanism 22 Stick Case 22A Stick Case 22B Stick Case 22C Stick Case 30 Processing section 31 Storage section 32 Input section 33 Display section 34 Feeder information acquisition unit 35 Parts location information acquisition department 36 Production Information Acquisition Department 37 Production History Acquisition Department 38 Maintenance information acquisition unit 39 Feeder Evaluation Unit 40 Target feeder determination unit 40a Decision Section 40b Decision section 41 Pickup instruction section 42 Production planning information 43 Variety information 44 Parts Information 45 Component placement information 46 Feeder Information 47 Parts location information 48 Production Information 49 Production history information 50 Maintenance Information 51 Component placement information 61 Part Name 62 Electrical Characteristics 63 Part size 64 Supply means 65 Line Name 66 Supply position 68 Supply method 70 Feeder Types 71 Location 72 Parts installation status 73 planned for use 74 Feeder Capacity 74a accuracy 74b speed 74c success rate 76 Shelf Number 80 Pickup Instruction Screen 81 Display Frame 82 display frame 83 Display Frame 84 buttons D parts (electronic parts) M1 board supply device M2 Screen Printing Machine M3~M6 electronic component mounting equipment M7 Reflow Machine M8 PCB collection device Ta terminal communication section Tb touch panel Tc camera

Claims

1. a feeder information acquisition step of acquiring information about the capacity of a feeder that is disposed in a component supply unit of an electronic component mounting apparatus that mounts electronic components on a workpiece to produce a mounted board, and that supplies the electronic components; a target feeder determination step of determining the feeder to be used in the production of the mounting boards based on the information on the capacity of the feeder, and creating setup change component placement information including information specifying a plurality of feeders including the determined feeder, and information indicating positions at which each of the plurality of feeders is to be installed in the component supply unit, the information regarding the capacity of the feeder includes information regarding a feed stop position of the feeder; In the target feeder determination step, a plurality of feeders having small differences in the feed stop positions are determined as a plurality of feeders that supply a plurality of electronic components that can be simultaneously picked up by a plurality of suction nozzles that pick up electronic components. A method for supporting changeover work.

2. A feeder information acquisition step, which is arranged in a component supply unit of an electronic component mounting device that mounts electronic components on workpieces to produce mounted boards, and acquires information about the capacity of a feeder that supplies the electronic components; a target feeder determination step of determining the feeder to be used in the production of the mounting boards based on the information on the capacity of the feeder, and creating setup change component placement information including information specifying a plurality of feeders including the determined feeder, and information indicating positions at which each of the plurality of feeders is to be installed in the component supply unit, the information on the capacity of the feeder includes information on whether the feeder is a multi-feeder capable of supplying multiple types of electronic components; In the target feeder determination step, the multi-feeder is determined as the feeder that supplies electronic components to which the multi-feeder is applicable. A method for supporting changeover work.

3. a production information acquisition step of acquiring information regarding the priority of producing a target product type, which is the product type of the mounting board produced by the electronic component mounting device, In the target feeder determination step, the feeder to be used for production of the target variety is determined based on the information on the capacity of the feeder and the information on the priority. The method for supporting a setup change operation according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the information regarding the priority is information regarding a production margin time for each type of the mounting board; The setup change operation support method according to claim 3.

5. The information regarding the capacity of the feeder is updated based on at least one of production history information regarding the feeder and maintenance information regarding the feeder. The method for supporting a setup change operation according to claim 1 or 2.

6. a feeder information acquisition unit that is disposed in a component supply unit of an electronic component mounting apparatus that mounts electronic components on workpieces to produce mounted boards, and that acquires information about the capacity of a feeder that supplies the electronic components; a target feeder determination unit that determines the feeder to be used in the production of the mounting boards based on the information on the capacity of the feeder, and creates setup change component placement information that includes information specifying a plurality of feeders including the determined feeder, and information indicating positions at which each of the plurality of feeders is to be installed in the component supply unit, the information regarding the capacity of the feeder includes information regarding a feed stop position of the feeder; the target feeder determination unit determines the plurality of feeders having small differences in the feed stop positions as the plurality of feeders that supply the plurality of electronic components that can be simultaneously picked up by the plurality of suction nozzles that pick up the electronic components. Changeover work support device.

7. A feeder information acquisition unit, disposed in a component supply unit of an electronic component mounting device that mounts electronic components on a workpiece to produce a mounted board, that acquires information about the capacity of a feeder that supplies the electronic components; a target feeder determination unit that determines the feeder to be used in the production of the mounting boards based on the information on the capacity of the feeder, and creates setup change component placement information that includes information specifying a plurality of feeders including the determined feeder, and information indicating positions at which each of the plurality of feeders is to be installed in the component supply unit, the information on the capacity of the feeder includes information on whether the feeder is a multi-feeder capable of supplying multiple types of electronic components; The target feeder determination unit determines the multi-feeder as the feeder that supplies electronic components to which the multi-feeder is applicable. Changeover work support device.

8. a production information acquisition unit that acquires information regarding the priority of producing a target product type, which is the product type of the mounting board produced by the electronic component mounting device, The setup change operation support device according to claim 6 or 7.

9. further comprising a feeder evaluation unit that updates the information regarding the capacity of the feeder based on at least one of production history information regarding the feeder and maintenance information regarding the feeder. The setup change operation support device according to claim 6 or 7.

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