Setup support device and setup support system

Abstract

This setup support apparatus comprises: an irradiation device that is capable of moving the irradiation position of light radiated from a light source; and a control device that controls the irradiation device on the basis of setup information representing, from among a plurality of slots to which a feeder that supplies a component to a component mounting machine for mounting a component to a substrate may be detachably set, a specific slot for which attachment / detachment of the feeder is necessary, and that moves the irradiation position such that the specific slot or the feeder set in the specific slot is irradiated with light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification relates to a setup support device and a setup support system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for example, a component verification method disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been known. The conventional component verification method specifies the component arrangement component type information based on the specified slot position information, reads the reel identification information in the slot based on the instructed slot position information, specifies the read component type information based on the reel identification information, and collates the read component type information with the arrangement component type information. And in the conventional component verification method, a lighting device having a light emitter such as an LED or a lamp is provided according to the position of the slot, and when the lighting device lights up, it teaches the operator the correctness of the result of the component verification and the position of the slot for setting the feeder. Also, for example, Patent Documents 2 and 3 disclose a technique for irradiating light to teach the operator the mounting position of the component.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Incidentally, in the setup process of setting up feeders that are transported to a component mounting machine to mount components onto a circuit board into slots pre-provided on a pallet or the like, it is extremely desirable to inform the worker of which slot the feeder should be set in, as this reduces the workload. In this regard, even in conventional component matching methods, the slot to which the feeder should be set is indicated by the illumination of a lighting device, thus reducing the workload.

[0005] However, conventional parts matching methods involve multiple types of feeders and pallets. In this case, for operators to set up the feeders, it is necessary to prepare lighting devices tailored to each type of feeder or pallet, which could increase equipment costs.

[0006] This specification aims to provide a setup support device and setup support system that assist operators in their setup work with an inexpensive configuration. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This specification discloses a setup support device comprising: an irradiation device capable of moving the irradiation position of light emitted from a light source; and a control device that controls the irradiation device based on setup information representing a specific slot where the attachment or detachment of a feeder is required from among a plurality of slots in which a feeder that supplies components to a component mounting machine for mounting components onto a substrate is detachably set, and moves the irradiation position so as to irradiate the specific slot or the feeder set in the specific slot with light.

[0008] According to the setup support device, the control device controls the irradiation device based on setup information, moving the irradiation position of the light source to irradiate a specific slot or a feeder set in a specific slot. Therefore, by controlling the irradiation device based on setup information, the setup support device can irradiate a specific slot or a feeder set in a specific slot even if the types of feeders or pallets (device pallets) in which the feeders are set are different. Consequently, the setup support device does not require the provision of irradiation devices tailored to the types of feeders or pallets (device pallets), and can support the operator's setup work with an inexpensive configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram illustrating a production line equipped with a setup support system, including a setup support device and a host device. [Figure 2] This is a schematic perspective view showing the main parts of the reel and feeder. [Figure 3] This is a top view illustrating the configuration of the device palette. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a front view illustrating the configuration of the setup support device. [Figure 5] Figure 1 is a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the host device. [Figure 6] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the setup support device. [Figure 7] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the setup support device. [Figure 8] This is a side view illustrating the configuration of the setup support device related to the first modified example. [Figure 9] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the setup support device in relation to the second modified example. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the setup support device in relation to the second modified example. [Figure 11] This is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of the setup support device in relation to the third modified example. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The setup support device and setup support system will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a production line is described as being configured in which the setup work is supported by the setup support system consisting of the setup support device and the host device, and the feeders set on the device pallet are transported to a component mounting machine that mounts components onto a circuit board.

[0011] 1. Overview of Production Line 1 As shown in Figure 1, production line 1 comprises a setup support device 10, a host device 20, and a component mounting machine 30. Here, the setup support device 10 and the host device 20 form a setup support system S. Furthermore, in production line 1 of this embodiment, a carrier 40 is provided between the setup support device 10 and the component mounting machine 30, which is capable of supporting a plurality of feeders F that supply components to the component mounting machine 30 and transports a device pallet 31 that is detachably mounted on the component mounting machine 30. For example, an AGV can be used for the drive unit of the carrier 40, making it possible to automatically transport the feeders F between the setup support device 10 and the component mounting machine 30.

[0012] Here, let's explain the feeder F and the device pallet 31. As shown in Figure 2, the feeder F is loaded with a reel R. The reel R has a carrier tape T wound around it. There are several types of reel R, depending on the material of the carrier tape T on which it is wound, as well as the tape width dimensions of the carrier tape T and the width dimensions of the reel R. There are also several types of feeder F into which these different types of reel R are loaded.

[0013] Therefore, each reel R has an identification code KR (e.g., barcode or two-dimensional code, etc.) for identifying the individual reel R displayed thereon. Also, on the feeder F into which the reel R is loaded, an identification code KF (e.g., barcode or two-dimensional code, etc.) for identifying the feeder F is displayed. Then, the operator uses a reading device 14 (see FIG. 4) provided in the setup support device 10 to read the identification code KR representing the loaded reel R and the identification code KF for identifying the feeder F in which the reel R is loaded, and transmits each identification code KR, KF to the host device 20.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 3, the device pallet 31 can support a plurality of feeders F and has a plurality of slots 311 in which the feeders F are detachably set. And in the device pallet 31, among the plurality of slots 311, the slot 311 to which the feeder F is attached or the slot 311 from which the feeder F is removed becomes a specific slot 312 where attachment and detachment of the feeder F are required. In the following description, regarding the specific slot 312, the specific slot 312 for attaching the feeder F may be distinguished and described as the specific slot 312S, and the specific slot 312 for removing the feeder F may be described as the specific slot 312R.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the setup support device 10 of the present embodiment is arranged in an outer setup area 2 provided on the production line 1. In the outer setup area 2, the operator uses the setup support device 10 to perform an operation of loading the reel R into the feeder F (kitting) and a setup operation of attaching and detaching the feeder F to and from the device pallet 31.

[0016] Specifically, in order to assist the operator in the setup work, as will be described in detail later, the setup support device 10 transmits the identification codes KR and KF of each of the reel R and the feeder F to the host device 20, and acquires the setup information SI output from the host device 20. Then, based on the acquired setup information SI, the setup support device 10 guides a specific slot 312 of the device pallet 31 conveyed by the carrier 40 by moving the irradiation position of the light.

[0017] The setup support device 10 includes an irradiation device 11 and a control device 12. The irradiation device 11 has a light source 111 and moves the irradiation position of the light emitted from the light source 111. The control device 12 transmits the identification codes KR and KF to the host device 20 and acquires the setup information SI from the host device 20.

[0018] Then, the control device 12 controls the irradiation device 11 based on the acquired setup information SI, and moves the irradiation position so as to irradiate the specific slot 312 or the feeder F set in the specific slot 312 with light. Thereby, the setup support device 10 assists the setup work by guiding the operator to the position of the specific slot 312 for setting the feeder F among the plurality of slots 311 of the device pallet 31.

[0019] In this embodiment, for example, the reel R and the feeder F can be conveyed from the warehouse to the outer setup area 2 by a carrier (not shown). Thereby, the operator performs kitting of the conveyed reel R and feeder F in the outer setup area 2. Then, in the outer setup area 2, as a setup work, the operator attaches the feeder F loaded with the reel R to the specific slot 312S of the device pallet 31. Also, as a setup work, the operator removes the feeder F from the specific slot 312R of the device pallet 31 that has been removed from the component mounting machine 30 and conveyed to the outer setup area 2 by the carrier 40.

[0020] The host device 20 in this embodiment is located inside or outside the production line 1 and is capable of communicating with the setup support device 10 and the component mounting machine 30. The host device 20 performs verification using the identification code KR of the reel R and the identification code KF of the feeder F transmitted from the setup support device 10, for example, based on pre-set verification information or a production plan.

[0021] The host device 20 then uses the matching results of the feeder F and reel R to determine a specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R based on, for example, a production plan, and outputs setup information SI representing the determined specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R to the setup support device 10. The setup information SI includes position information corresponding to multiple slots 311 in the device pallet 31. More specifically, the setup information SI includes information representing the type of device pallet 31, which will be described later, and information for irradiating light towards each slot 311 (for example, angle information and distance information).

[0022] 2. Configuration of the setup support device 10 As shown in Figure 1, the setup support device 10 of this embodiment has the irradiation device 11 erected and fixed on the floor surface of the external setup area 2. Therefore, as shown in Figure 4, the setup support device 10 of this embodiment includes the irradiation device 11 and control device 12 described above, a pair of support members 13 that support the irradiation device 11, and a reading device 14.

[0023] The irradiation device 11 of this embodiment includes a light source 111 and a drive unit 112. The light source 111 has a laser pointer 111a as its main component, which irradiates laser light L using a semiconductor laser. In this embodiment, the laser pointer 111a is rod-shaped and irradiates laser light L in a direction along its longitudinal direction. In this embodiment, the irradiation device 11 has only one light source 111, that is, only one laser pointer 111a.

[0024] The drive unit 112 includes a rotating support unit 113 and a motor 114 that rotates the rotating support unit 113. The rotating support unit 113 moves the irradiation position of the laser beam L by rotating the light source 111, i.e., the laser pointer 111a, around the support axis O using the rotational driving force of the motor 114. In this embodiment, the rotating support unit 113 supports the laser pointer 111a (light source 111) such that the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped laser pointer 111a is perpendicular to the support axis O. As a result, when the rotating support unit 113 is rotated by the motor 114, it moves the light from the light source 111, i.e., the laser beam L from the laser pointer 111a, along the support axis O.

[0025] Therefore, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 4, when the device pallet 31 is positioned in the direction in which the laser pointer 111a emits the laser beam L, the irradiation position of the laser beam L moves along the width direction of the device pallet 31 (i.e., in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the slot 311, and in Figure 4, the left-right direction of the paper). As a result, the drive unit 112 can change the rotation angle of the rotation support unit 113 by the motor 114, thereby moving the irradiation position of the laser beam L emitted from the laser pointer 111a (light source 111) on the device pallet 31, as shown by the double-dashed line in Figure 4.

[0026] Here, the irradiation device 11 directly irradiates the specific slot 312S of the device pallet 31 with laser light L, where the feeder F is to be installed. On the other hand, the irradiation device 11 irradiates the feeder F with laser light L, where the feeder F is already installed in the specific slot 312R of the device pallet 31, where the feeder F is to be removed.

[0027] The control device 12 primarily consists of a computer device with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and various interfaces, and comprehensively controls the operation of the setup support device 10. The control device 12 communicates with the host device 20 via a network (not shown). Through this communication, the control device 12 transmits the identification codes KR and KF read by the reader 14 to the host device 20, and also receives and acquires setup information SI from the host device 20. Based on the acquired setup information SI, the control device 12 controls the operation of the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) and the drive unit 112 (motor 114) of the irradiation device 11.

[0028] The support member 13 is erected on the floor surface of the external setup area 2 and supports the irradiation device 11 at its upper end. The support member 13 has a positioning hole 13a for positioning the device pallet 31, which has been transported by the carrier 40, relative to the irradiation device 11. As a result, the support member 13 can position the device pallet 31 in a predetermined position relative to the irradiation device 11 by inserting the positioning pin 41 (see Figure 1) provided on the carrier 40 into the positioning hole 13a. When the device pallet 31 is positioned in a predetermined position relative to the irradiation device 11, at least a portion of the multiple slots 311 of the device pallet 31 are positioned within the irradiation range of the light emitted by the irradiation device 11, more specifically, within the irradiation range of the laser light L emitted by the laser pointer 111a (light source 111). Therefore, as described above, by moving the irradiation position of the laser light L, the laser light L can irradiate each slot 311, i.e., a specific slot 312.

[0029] The reading device 14 primarily consists of a scanner capable of reading barcodes or two-dimensional codes. The reading device 14 reads the identification codes KR and KF that identify the reel R and feeder F, and outputs the read identification codes KR and KF to the control device 12. Here, the reading device 14 can either be fixed immovably and read the identification codes KR and KF of the reel R and feeder F placed at the reading position by an operator, or it can be a hand scanner that can be moved by an operator to read the identification codes KR and KF.

[0030] 3. Host device 20 The host device 20 is a computer device whose main components are a CPU, ROM, RAM, and various interfaces. The host device 20 transmits and receives various information with the setup support device 10 and the component mounting machine 30, which are connected via a network (not shown) built on the production line 1, and functions as a host computer that comprehensively controls the entire production line 1.

[0031] As shown in Figure 5, the host device 20 has an input unit 21, a matching unit 22, a determination unit 23, and an output unit 24. The input unit 21 receives the identification code KR of the reel R and the identification code KF of the feeder F from the control device 12 of the setup support device 10. The input unit 21 then supplies the input identification codes KR and KF to the matching unit 22.

[0032] Here, the input unit 21 is not limited to inputting identification codes KR and KF; it can also input information such as production plans created by an administrator, for example. The various types of information that are input can be temporarily stored in a storage device (not shown) provided in the host device 20 (computer).

[0033] The verification unit 22 obtains the identification codes KR and KF entered by the input unit 21. The verification unit 22 uses the identification codes KR and KF to verify the reels R and feeders F that have been kitted by the worker. Here, when verifying the kitted reels R and feeders F, the verification unit 22 can perform the verification by referring to information such as pre-set verification information or production plans. The verification unit 22 then supplies verification information VI, which represents the verification result, to the determination unit 23.

[0034] The determination unit 23 acquires verification information VI supplied by the verification unit 22. Using the verification information VI, the determination unit 23 generates setup information SI representing a specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) in which the feeder F loaded with the reel R is set. Here, the determination unit 23 can refer to information such as a production plan when generating the setup information SI. The determination unit 23 then supplies the generated setup information SI to the output unit 24.

[0035] The output unit 24 acquires the setup information SI generated and supplied by the determination unit 23. The output unit 24 then outputs the setup information SI to the control device 12 of the setup support device 10 via a network (not shown).

[0036] 4. Operation of Setup Support System S Next, the operation of the setup support system S, which consists of a setup support device 10 and a host device 20, will be described. In the setup support system S, when the identification codes KR and KF are transmitted from the setup support device 10 to the host device 20 (see Figure 1), verification information VI is generated in the host device 20, and setup information SI is generated based on the verification information VI (see Figure 5). Then, in the setup support system S, the setup information SI is output from the host device 20 to the setup support device 10 (see Figure 5).

[0037] In the setup support device 10, the control device 12 acquires setup information SI output from the host device 20 (see Figure 1). Then, the control device 12 controls the operation of the irradiation device 11 based on the setup information SI and irradiates the laser beam L onto a specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) in the device pallet 31 (see Figure 4).

[0038] Incidentally, as mentioned above, there are multiple types of reels R and feeders F that are kitted. For this reason, there are also multiple types of device pallets 31 on which the feeders F are set, corresponding, for example, to the width dimension of the feeders F (i.e., the thickness of the feeders F).

[0039] Therefore, as shown in Figure 6, when the pitch of the slots 311 of the device pallet 31, i.e., the feeder pitch P1 corresponding to the width of the feeder F to be set, is large, the control device 12 sets the rotation angle of the rotating support unit 113 around the support shaft O to be large in accordance with the feeder pitch P1, based on the setup information SI, and corresponds to the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R). On the other hand, as shown in Figure 7, when the feeder pitch P2 in the device pallet 31 is small, the control device 12 sets the rotation angle of the rotating support unit 113 around the support shaft O to be small in accordance with the feeder pitch P2, based on the setup information SI, and corresponds to the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R).

[0040] As a result, as shown in Figure 6, in the case of a device pallet 31 having a large feeder pitch P1, the laser pointer 111a (light source 111) is rotated with a large rotation angle around the support axis O. Therefore, the laser pointer 111a (light source 111) can irradiate a specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) with laser light in accordance with the feeder pitch P1.

[0041] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 7, in the case of a device pallet 31 having a narrow feeder pitch P2, the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) is rotated with a small rotation angle around the support axis O. Therefore, the laser pointer 111a (light source 111) can irradiate a specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) with laser light L corresponding to the feeder pitch P2.

[0042] Therefore, in the setup support system S, or more specifically, the setup support device 10, based on the setup information SI, one type of irradiation device 11 can irradiate a specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) with laser light L according to different device pallets 31, that is, according to different feeder pitches P1 and P2. As a result, the setup support system S (setup support device 10) can guide the user to the specific slot 312 according to the type of device pallet 31, and can support the operator's setup work.

[0043] In Figures 6 and 7, the laser beam L is shown irradiating the bottom of the groove of a specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R). However, if visibility for the operator is not impaired, the laser beam L may be irradiated onto the groove wall (side wall) of the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R).

[0044] As can be understood from the above explanation, the setup support device 10 comprises an irradiation device 11 that can move the irradiation position of the light emitted from the light source 111, and a control device 12 that controls the irradiation device 11 based on setup information SI representing a specific slot 312 where the feeder F that supplies components to the component mounting machine 30 for mounting components onto a substrate needs to be attached or detached, and moves the irradiation position so as to irradiate the specific slot 312 or the feeder F set in the specific slot 312 with light.

[0045] According to the setup support device 10, the control device 12 controls the irradiation device 11 based on the setup information SI, and moves the irradiation position of the light (laser beam L) from the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) to irradiate the specific slot 312 or the feeder F set in the specific slot 312 with light. As a result, even if the types of feeders F and device pallets 31 in which the feeders F are set, specifically the feeder pitches P1 and P2 in the device pallet 31, differ, one type of irradiation device 11 can irradiate the specific slot 312 or the feeder F set in the specific slot 312 with light (laser beam L). Therefore, the setup support device 10 does not need to prepare multiple types of irradiation devices 11 to match the types of device pallets 31, and can support the operator's setup work with an inexpensive configuration.

[0046] 5. First variation In the embodiment described above, the setup support device 10 is fixed to the external setup area 2. However, as shown in Figure 8, it is also possible to configure the setup support device 50, which is equipped with a portable irradiation device 51, to be detachable from the device pallet 31. The first modified example of the setup support device 50 will be described below.

[0047] Furthermore, the light source 511 (laser pointer 511a) and drive unit 512 (rotating support unit 513 and motor 514) constituting the irradiation device 51 operate in the same manner as the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) and drive unit 112 (rotating support unit 113 and motor 114) of the setup support device 10 in the above-described embodiment, so their description is omitted. In addition, although not shown in the figures, the setup support device 50 is also provided with a control device and a reading device that operate in the same manner as the control device 12 and reading device 14 of the setup support device 10 in the above-described embodiment.

[0048] As shown in Figure 8, the setup support device 50 differs from the setup support device 10 of the above-described embodiment in that the support member 13 is omitted and a holding member 53 is provided. Furthermore, in the first modified example, a positioning pin 32 is provided for positioning the setup support device 50 relative to the device pallet 31. For this reason, the holding member 53 is provided with a positioning hole 53a through which the positioning pin 32 of the device pallet 31 is inserted to position the device pallet 31 relative to the setup support device 50.

[0049] As a result, in the external setup area 2, the worker attaches the illumination device 51 of the setup support device 50 to the device pallet 31 which is placed on the carrier 40, for example. In this case, the worker positions the device pallet 31 in a predetermined position relative to the setup support device 50, or more specifically, the illumination device 51, by inserting the positioning pin 32 provided on the device pallet 31 through the positioning hole 53a provided on the holding member 53 and fixing it in place.

[0050] In the setup support device 50, with the irradiation device 51 mounted on the device pallet 31, the drive unit 512 (rotating support unit 513 and motor 514) rotates the light source 511, i.e., the laser pointer 511a, around the support axis O, based on the setup information SI, similar to the setup support device 10 of the embodiment described above. As a result, the laser pointer 511a can irradiate the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) with laser light L. Therefore, the same effects as in the embodiment described above can be obtained in the first modified example as well.

[0051] 6. Second variation In the embodiments and first modified examples described above, the irradiation device 11 of the setup support device 10 is configured to directly irradiate a specific slot 312 of the device pallet 31. Alternatively, or in addition to this, as shown in Figure 9, the seal 60 attached to the device pallet 31 may be irradiated as the irradiated member, which is the identification part.

[0052] The seal 60 displays information (e.g., number, groove width, etc.) that identifies each slot 311 of the device pallet 31, and is attached to the corresponding slot 311. Then, for example, the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) of the irradiation device 11 of the setup support device 10 irradiates the seal 60 corresponding to the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) based on the setup information SI, as shown in Figure 9. As a result, the seal 60 that identifies each slot 311 becomes an identification part that identifies the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) when irradiated by the irradiation device 11. Note that the seal 60 only needs to be attached in a way that corresponds to the slot 311 and is recognizable by the operator, and can be attached, for example, to the bottom of the groove or the groove wall of a groove-shaped slot 311.

[0053] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 10, the seal 61 attached to the feeder F may be irradiated as the irradiated member. The seal 61 displays information that identifies the feeder F (e.g., a number or identification symbol) and is attached to the corresponding feeder F. Then, for example, the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) of the irradiation device of the setup support device 10 irradiates the seal 61 attached to the feeder F that is installed (set) in the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) based on the setup information SI, as shown in Figure 10. As a result, the seal 61 that identifies the feeder F becomes an identification part that identifies the specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R when irradiated by the irradiation device 11.

[0054] Furthermore, when the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) of the irradiation device 11, or the light source 511 (laser pointer 511a) of the irradiation device 51, irradiates the seals 60, 61, for example, the light intensity reflected by the seals 60, 61 may be low, resulting in poor visibility for the worker. In this case, the seals 60, 61 can be formed from a material that easily scatters light (laser beam L) and attached to the slot 311 or feeder F. As a result, the seals 60, 61 reflect the irradiated light (laser beam L), improving visibility for the worker. Therefore, the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) can be clearly guided to the worker.

[0055] 7. Third variation In the embodiments and first modifications described above, a point-shaped laser beam L is irradiated onto a specific slot 312. However, the shape (spot shape) of the laser beam L irradiated from the light source 111 or light source 511 is not limited to a point shape. That is, as shown in Figure 11, the light source 111 or light source 511 can also irradiate, for example, a circular or elliptical ring-shaped laser beam L. In this case, the setup support devices 10 and 50 can guide the operator to the positions of multiple adjacent specific slots 312 (specific slots 312S or specific slots 312R) by having the light sources 111 and 511 of the irradiation devices 11 and 51 irradiate ring-shaped light (laser beam L).

[0056] 8. Other variations In the embodiments and modifications described above, the light sources 111 and 511 of the irradiation devices 11 and 51 irradiate with short-wavelength laser light L using laser pointers 111a and 511a. However, the light sources 111 and 511 are not limited to irradiating with laser light L that has a short wavelength and high directivity. For example, the light sources 111 and 511 may irradiate with light from an LED or light bulb, which has a longer wavelength than the laser light L, to irradiate a specific slot 312 of the device pallet 31. In this case, although the irradiation range of the light is slightly wider compared to when the laser light L is used, the operator can be guided to the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R). Therefore, the same effects as in the embodiments and modifications described above can be obtained.

[0057] Furthermore, in the embodiments and modifications described above, the drive units 112 and 512 of the irradiation devices 11 and 51 have rotating support units 113 and 513 that are rotationally driven by motors 114 and 514, and rotate the laser pointers 111a and 511a of the light sources 111 and 511 around the support axis O. Alternatively, the drive units 112 and 512 of the irradiation devices 11 and 51 can move, for example, the light sources 111 and 511 along the arrangement direction of the multiple slots 311 provided on the device pallet 31 (for example, the width direction of the device pallet 31 and the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the slots 311).

[0058] In this case, for example, the control device 12 of the setup support device 10 operates the drive unit 112 based on the setup information SI to move the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a), i.e., the irradiation position, in a straight line toward the position corresponding to the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R). Then, the control device 12 irradiates the light source 111 (laser pointer 111a) that has been moved to the corresponding position with laser light L. As a result, the laser light L irradiates the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) in a straight line, for example, from above to below. Therefore, the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) can be guided to the operator, and the same effects as the embodiments and modifications described above can be obtained.

[0059] Furthermore, the light emitted by the light sources 111 and 511 is not limited to a single color. For example, the color of the light emitted by the light sources 111 and 511 can be changed depending on the type of device pallet 31 or the type of feeder F. In this case as well, the operator can be guided to a specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R). Therefore, in this case as well, the same effects as those of the embodiments and modifications described above can be obtained.

[0060] Furthermore, in the embodiments and modifications described above, the light sources 111 and 511 of the irradiation devices 11 and 51 each have a single laser pointer 111a and 511a. In the embodiments and modifications described above, the drive units 112 and 512 rotate the single laser pointer 111a and 511a around the support axis O or move it linearly to irradiate the specific slot 312 (specific slot 312S or specific slot 312R) to be guided.

[0061] However, the light sources 111,511 are not limited to having only one laser pointer 111a,511a (i.e., one light source 111,511), but can also have multiple laser pointers 111a,511a, for example. However, if there are multiple light sources 111,511, manufacturing costs may increase, so it is preferable to have one light source 111,511, as in the embodiments and modifications described above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0062] 1…Production line, 2…Outside setup area, 10…Setup support device, 11…Irradiation device, 111…Light source, 111a…Laser pointer, 112…Drive unit, 113…Rotation support unit, 114…Motor, 12…Control device, 13…Support member, 13a…Positioning hole, 14…Reading device, 20…Host device, 21…Input unit, 22…Verification unit, 23…Determination unit, 24…Output unit, 30…Component mounting machine, 31…Device pallet, 311…Slot, 31 2,312S,312R…Specific slot, 32…Positioning pin, 40…Carrier, 41…Positioning pin, 50…Setup support device, 51…Irradiation device, 511…Light source, 511a…Laser pointer, 512…Drive unit, 513…Rotation support unit, 514…Motor, S…Setup support system, SI…Setup information, L…Laser beam, VI…Verification information (matching result), O…Support shaft, P1,P2…Feeder pitch

Claims

1. An illumination device that allows the illumination position of the light emitted from the light source to be moved, A device pallet is detachably mounted on a component mounting machine that mounts components onto a circuit board, and a device pallet is formed in a plurality of slots into which feeders that supply components are detachably set. The device pallet is detachably mounted on the component mounting machine, and the irradiation device is controlled based on setup information which includes setup information that represents a specific slot among the plurality of slots for which the attachment and detachment of the feeder is required, and information which represents the type of device pallet in which the pitches of adjacent slots are different from each other, and the device control device moves the irradiation position so as to irradiate the specific slot on the device pallet or the feeder set in the specific slot with light. A setup support device equipped with the following features.

2. The setup support device according to claim 1, wherein the irradiation device has a drive unit for moving the irradiation position.

3. The setup support device according to claim 2, wherein the drive unit has a rotational support unit that moves the irradiation position by rotating the light source around a support shaft using the rotational driving force of a motor.

4. The light source is a laser pointer that emits laser light, The setup support device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the irradiation device moves the irradiation position of the laser light emitted from the laser pointer.

5. The setup support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specified slot is the slot for mounting the feeder or the slot for removing the feeder.

6. The setup support device according to claim 5, wherein when the device pallet is positioned at a predetermined position relative to the irradiation device, a plurality of the slots are located within the irradiation range of the light from the irradiation device.

7. The setup support device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the irradiation device has only one light source.

8. The control device is The setup support device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the irradiation position is moved so as to irradiate light onto an irradiated member, which is an identification unit provided for identifying a specific slot among a plurality of slots.

9. The setup support device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The setup support device and the host device are connected in a manner that allows communication between them. The aforementioned host device, A comparison unit that compares the feeder with the reel loaded into the feeder, A determination unit that determines the specific slot using the verification results of the feeder and the reel by the verification unit, A setup support system having an output unit that outputs the aforementioned setup information.

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