Carrier tape fastener and fastening method, and carrier tape set

Abstract

To provide a carrier tape fixture capable of improving the handling of a carrier tape, a fixing method, and a carrier tape set.SOLUTION: The carrier tape fixture includes: a first holding part that holds a carrier tape having electronic components and is wound on a reel; and a second holding part that holds the outer periphery of the reel. The carrier tape fixture is capable of fixing the carrier tape to the reel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fixture and a fixing method for a carrier tape, and a carrier tape set.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a structure (carrier tape set) in which a carrier tape containing electronic components is wound around a reel has been known (for example, Patent Document 1). The carrier tape set is set in a tape feeder such as an autoloader feeder or a tape BOX, and the carrier tape is driven to be conveyed in the conveying direction to supply electronic components to a component mounting device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the state before using the carrier tape set and in the temporary storage state after use, the carrier tape may come off the reel or be bent, etc., and the carrier tape set may not be used smoothly. It can be said that there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving the handling property of the carrier tape.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and provide a fixture and a fixing method for a carrier tape, and a carrier tape set that can improve the handling property of the carrier tape.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the carrier tape fixing device of the present invention comprises a first holding portion that holds a carrier tape containing electronic components and wound around a reel, and a second holding portion that holds the outer circumference of the reel, thereby enabling the carrier tape to be fixed to the reel.

[0007] Furthermore, the carrier tape set of the present invention comprises the fixing device, the carrier tape held by the first holding portion of the fixing device, and the reel held by the second holding portion of the fixing device.

[0008] Furthermore, the method for fixing a carrier tape according to the present invention includes the steps of: holding the carrier tape, which contains electronic components and is wound around a reel, with a first holding portion of a fixing device; and holding the outer circumference of the reel with a second holding portion of the fixing device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, the handling of the carrier tape can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Schematic perspective view of the carrier tape set of the embodiment. [Figure 2] Schematic perspective view of the carrier tape of the embodiment. [Figure 3] Schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the carrier tape of the embodiment (viewed by arrow CC in Figure 2) [Figure 4] Schematic diagram of the carrier tape set of the embodiment [Figure 5] Schematic plan view of the carrier tape set of the embodiment [Figure 6] A schematic diagram showing the carrier tape of the embodiment secured with a fastener. [Figure 7] Schematic perspective view of the fastener of the embodiment [Figure 8] Schematic side view of the fastener of the embodiment [Figure 9] Flowchart of the method for fixing the carrier tape in the embodiment [Figure 10A] Schematic diagram for explaining the method of fixing the carrier tape according to the embodiment [Figure 10B] Schematic diagram for explaining the method of fixing the carrier tape according to the embodiment [Figure 10C] Schematic diagram for explaining the method of fixing the carrier tape according to the embodiment [Figure 10D] Schematic diagram for explaining the method of fixing the carrier tape according to the embodiment

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0011] According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fixture including a first holding portion that holds a carrier tape containing electronic components and wound around a reel, and a second holding portion that holds an outer peripheral portion of the reel, the carrier tape being fixable to the reel.

[0012] According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to the first aspect, wherein the first holding portion has a first groove portion for sandwiching the carrier tape in the thickness direction.

[0013] According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to the second aspect, wherein the deepest part of the first groove portion is bent at an acute angle.

[0014] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the carrier tape is configured such that a pocket forming portion forming an embossed pocket and a feed hole forming portion forming a feed hole each extend in the longitudinal direction, and the first holding portion engages with the feed hole forming portion of the carrier tape to hold the carrier tape. There is provided the fixture according to any one of the first to third aspects.

[0015] According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the second holding portion has a second groove portion for sandwiching the outer peripheral portion of the reel in the thickness direction.

[0016] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to the fifth aspect, wherein the deepest part of the second groove portion has a round shape.

[0017] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the first holding portion has a first groove portion for sandwiching the carrier tape in the thickness direction, the second holding portion has a second groove portion for sandwiching the outer peripheral portion of the reel in the thickness direction, the first groove portion opens in a first direction, and the second groove portion opens in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction.

[0018] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to the seventh aspect, wherein the depth of the second groove portion is deeper than the depth of the first groove portion.

[0019] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, which is made of an elastic body.

[0020] According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, wherein the first holding portion engages with the longitudinal end of the carrier tape to hold the carrier tape.

[0021] According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the fixture according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, wherein the carrier tape has a feed hole forming portion forming a feed hole, and the first holding portion has a protrusion inserted into the feed hole.

[0022] According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a carrier tape set including the fixture, the carrier tape held by the first holding portion of the fixture, and the reel held by the second holding portion of the fixture.

[0023] A thirteenth aspect of the present invention provides a method for fixing a carrier tape, comprising the steps of: holding a carrier tape containing electronic components and wound around a reel with a first holding portion of a fixing device; and holding the outer periphery of the reel with a second holding portion of the fixing device.

[0024] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the carrier tape fastener and fastening method, as well as the carrier tape set, according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the specific configurations of the following embodiments, and configurations based on similar technical ideas are included in the present invention.

[0025] (Embodiment) First, the schematic configuration of a carrier tape set according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described using Figure 1. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration of a carrier tape set 1 according to the embodiment.

[0026] As shown in Figure 1, the carrier tape set 1 comprises a carrier tape 2 and a reel 4. The carrier tape set 1 is used by being set in a tape feeder such as an auto load feeder (not shown) or a tape box, and the carrier tape 2 is driven to transport in the transport direction A, thereby supplying the electronic components 9 (Figure 3) contained on the carrier tape 2 to a component mounting device.

[0027] The carrier tape 2 is a tape-shaped member containing electronic components 9 and is wound around a reel 4. The reel 4 is a member for winding and holding the carrier tape 2 and has a circular outer surface for winding the carrier tape 2.

[0028] The following describes the configurations of carrier tape 2 and reel 4.

[0029] Figures 2 and 3 are schematic perspective and longitudinal section views (viewed via arrow CC in Figure 2) of the carrier tape 2, respectively.

[0030] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the carrier tape 2 comprises a pocket forming section 6, a feed hole forming section 8, and a cover tape 10. The carrier tape 2 has a shape that extends long in the longitudinal direction L, and has a width direction W and a thickness direction T perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L.

[0031] The pocket forming section 6 is the part that forms a plurality of embossed pockets 12. Each of the pockets 12 houses an electronic component 9 (Figure 3), such as a chip component. In Figure 2, the electronic component 9 is not shown. The plurality of pockets 12 are provided at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction L.

[0032] The feed hole forming section 8 is the part that forms a plurality of feed holes 14. The feed holes 14 are through holes into which the claws 13A of the tape drive sprocket 13 are inserted. The plurality of feed holes 14 are provided at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction L.

[0033] The pocket forming section 6 and the feed hole forming section 8 each extend along the longitudinal direction L and are provided at different positions in the width direction W. The feed hole forming section 8 is located on the "reference side" of the carrier tape 2.

[0034] The cover tape 10 is a component that covers multiple pockets 12 and is attached so as to overlap the pocket forming portion 6. The cover tape 10 prevents the electronic components 9 from falling out. The cover tape 10 is peeled off by a peeling mechanism (not shown) in accordance with the rotation of the sprocket 13.

[0035] As shown in Figure 3, the pocket forming section 6 and the feed hole forming section 8 have different lengths (thickness) in the thickness direction T. Specifically, the pocket forming section 6 has a thickness D1, while the feed hole forming section 8 has a thickness D2 that is shorter than the thickness D1.

[0036] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing reel 4 and carrier tape 2.

[0037] As shown in Figure 4, the reel 4 comprises a central shaft portion 16 and a pair of outer plate portions 18 provided on both sides of the central shaft portion 16.

[0038] The central shaft portion 16 is the part around which the carrier tape 2 is wound, and has a circular outer surface. In the example shown in Figure 4, the carrier tape 2 is wound around the outer surface of the central shaft portion 16 multiple times.

[0039] The outer plate portion 18 is a plate-shaped member attached to both sides of the central shaft portion 16. The outer peripheral portion (flange portion) 19 of the outer plate portion 18 protrudes outward from the central shaft portion 16, and the carrier tape 2 is placed in the space enclosed by the pair of outer plate portions 18.

[0040] The outer plate portion 18, including the outer peripheral portion 19, has a thickness D3. The thickness D3 is greater than the thicknesses D1 and D2 of the carrier tape 2 described above.

[0041] In the carrier tape set 1 having the configuration described above, a predetermined tape cutting process (end processing) may be performed before setting it in a tape feeder or tape box for use. The tape cutting process will be explained with reference to Figure 5.

[0042] Figure 5 is a schematic plan view of the carrier tape set 1 as seen from above. As shown in Figure 5(a), in the initial state before use, the carrier tape set 1 has adhesive tape 17 attached to the tip 15 of the carrier tape 2. The adhesive tape 17 adheres to the lower part of the tip 15 of the carrier tape 2, preventing the carrier tape 2 from unraveling.

[0043] When starting to use the carrier tape set 1, the operator removes the adhesive tape 17 and uses the cutting means 21 to cut the carrier tape 2 at a predetermined cut line 23. As shown in (b), the cutting of the carrier tape 2 causes the leading edge 15 of the carrier tape 2 to retract to the position of the cut line 23. After the tape cutting process, the leading feed hole 14A of the carrier tape 2 opens forward (arrow D), making it easier for the claws 13A of the sprocket 13 shown in Figure 2 to engage. This allows for a smooth start to the transport of the carrier tape 2.

[0044] In the carrier tape set 1 after the tape cutting process, there is no means to secure the carrier tape 2, which reduces the handling of the carrier tape 2. Specifically, the carrier tape 2 may unravel from the reel 4, the cover tape 10 may peel off from the carrier tape 2, or creases may form on the carrier tape 2, potentially causing unintended changes in the condition of the carrier tape 2 and leading to suction errors of the electronic component 9. Even after starting to use the carrier tape set 1, the carrier tape set 1 may be removed and temporarily stored when processing of one circuit board is completed, and similar problems may occur during this storage period.

[0045] To solve the above problem, the carrier tape set 1 of this embodiment is provided with a fixing device 20 that allows the carrier tape 2 to be fixed to the reel 4. The fixing device 20 for the carrier tape 2 will be described below with reference to Figures 6 to 8.

[0046] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating the usage state of the fixing device 20. Figures 7 and 8 are schematic perspective and side views of the fixing device 20.

[0047] As shown in Figure 6, the fixing device 20 of this embodiment is a member that holds the carrier tape 2 and the outer plate portion 18 of the reel 4, thereby enabling the carrier tape 2 to be temporarily fixed to the reel 4.

[0048] As shown in Figures 6 to 8, the fixing device 20 comprises a first holding portion 22 and a second holding portion 24.

[0049] The first holding portion 22 is a part for holding the carrier tape 2. In this embodiment, the first holding portion 22 has a bifurcated shape so that it can hold the carrier tape 2 in the thickness direction T.

[0050] As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the bifurcated first holding portion 22 has a first groove portion 26 that opens in the first direction B1. The first groove portion 26 has a tapered shape with a gradually increasing spacing towards the first direction B1, so that it can hold the carrier tape 2 in the thickness direction T. By bringing the first groove portion 26 closer to the first direction B1 toward the feed hole forming portion 8 of the carrier tape 2, the feed hole forming portion 8 can be held by being sandwiched between the grooves. Because the first groove portion 26 has a tapered shape, it can accommodate variations in the thickness of the feed hole forming portion 8.

[0051] In this embodiment, the deepest part 28 of the first groove 26 has a shape that is bent at an acute angle. This makes it easier to hold the feed hole forming part 8, which has a small thickness.

[0052] The second holding portion 24 is a part for holding the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4. In this embodiment, the second holding portion 24 has a bifurcated shape, similar to the first holding portion 22.

[0053] The bifurcated second holding portion 24 has a second groove portion 30 that opens in the second direction B2. The second groove portion 30 has a tapered shape in which the spacing gradually increases towards the second direction B2. By bringing the second groove portion 30 closer to the second direction B2 relative to the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4, the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 can be held by being clamped. Because the second groove portion 30 has a tapered shape, it can accommodate variations in the thickness of the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4.

[0054] In this embodiment, the deepest part 32 of the second groove 30 has a smoothly curved round shape. This makes it easier to hold the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4, which is thicker than the carrier tape 2.

[0055] As shown in Figure 8, the entrance portion 27 of the first groove 26 has a width E1, and the entrance portion 29 of the second groove 30 has a width E2 that is longer than width E1. Because width E2 is longer than width E1, it is easy to insert the feed hole forming portion 8 of the carrier tape 2 (for example, about 0.15 mm) which has a small thickness into the entrance portion 27 which has a width E1, and it is easy to insert the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 (for example, about 1 mm) which has a large thickness into the entrance portion 29 which has a width E2.

[0056] In particular, the thickness D3 (Figure 4) of the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 is specified to have a certain minimum thickness according to a predetermined standard. For this reason, by making the groove width of the second groove 30 larger than that of the first groove 26, and by making the deepest part 32 of the second groove 30 rounded, it is possible to create a shape suitable for gripping and holding the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4.

[0057] As shown in Figure 8, the first groove 26 has a depth F1, and the second groove 30 has a depth F2 that is deeper than the first groove F1. The depths F1 and F2 of the first groove 26 and the second groove 30 are set to appropriate lengths according to the length of the feed hole forming portion 8 that the first groove 26 holds and the length of the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 that the second groove 30 holds.

[0058] In particular, in this embodiment, the depth F1 of the first groove 26 is set shorter than the width D4 (Figure 3) of the feed hole forming section 8 of the carrier tape 2. This ensures that when the feed hole forming section 8 is inserted into the first groove 26, the tip of the first retaining section 22 does not reach the pocket 12 of the pocket forming section 6, and the first retaining section 22 can be engaged only with the feed hole forming section 8.

[0059] The fastener 20 of this embodiment, including the first holding portion 22 and the second holding portion 24, is integrally constructed from an elastic material such as rubber. This makes it suitable for holding the carrier tape 2 and the reel 4, and allows the carrier tape 2 to be stably fixed to the reel 4. Note that it is not limited to an elastic material and may be made of resin or other materials.

[0060] As shown in Figure 6, the first direction B1 and the second direction B2 are oriented in directions that are approximately orthogonal to each other. Here, "approximately orthogonal" means that the angle between the first direction B1 and the second direction B2 is 85° or more and 95° or less. This allows the carrier tape 2 to be fixed to the reel 4 while suppressing twisting of the carrier tape 2.

[0061] Furthermore, the first holding portion 22 and the second holding portion 24 are each provided at offset positions in the height direction K of the fixing device 20. Compared to the case where they are provided at positions that overlap in the height direction K, this improves the rigidity of the fixing device 20 and allows the holding height of the carrier tape 2 to be set at an appropriate height position relative to the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4.

[0062] A method for fixing the carrier tape 2 to the reel 4 using the fixing device 20 having the above-described configuration will be explained with reference to Figures 9 and 10A to 10D.

[0063] Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating the method for securing the carrier tape 2, and Figures 10A to 10D are schematic diagrams illustrating the method for securing the carrier tape 2.

[0064] As shown in Figure 9, the worker holds the carrier tape 2 with the first holding portion 22 of the fixing device 20 (S1). Specifically, as shown in Figure 10A, with the worker holding both the carrier tape 2 and the fixing device 20, the worker brings the first holding portion 22 of the fixing device 20 closer to the feed hole forming portion 8 of the carrier tape 2 (first direction B1). This engages the fixing device 20 from the reference side of the carrier tape 2.

[0065] As shown in Figure 10B, the feed hole forming portion 8 of the carrier tape 2 is inserted into the first groove portion 26 of the first holding portion 22, and the feed hole forming portion 8 is held in place by the tapered first groove portion 26 in the thickness direction T.

[0066] The worker holds the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 with the second holding portion 24 of the fixing device 20 (S2). Specifically, as shown in Figure 10C, the worker brings the second holding portion 24 of the fixing device 20, which is holding the carrier tape 2, closer to the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 (second direction B2).

[0067] As shown in Figure 10D, the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 is inserted into the second groove 30 of the second holding portion 24, and the outer circumference 19 is held by the tapered second groove 30 by being sandwiched in the thickness direction (corresponding to the width direction W of the carrier tape 2).

[0068] By performing steps S1 and S2, the carrier tape 2 can be fixed to the reel 4 by the fixing device 20, and the carrier tape 2 can be fixed to the reel 4 in a simple manner. This prevents the carrier tape 2 from unraveling or bending during storage after tape cutting or when first put into use, and improves the handling of the carrier tape 2.

[0069] By using the fixing device 20, the carrier tape 2 can be stably fixed regardless of the diameter of the shaft 16 of the reel 4, the number of turns of the carrier tape 2, the width of the carrier tape 2, etc., thereby realizing a highly versatile fixing method.

[0070] Furthermore, by using the fixing device 20, the tape cutting process described in Figure 5 can be performed on multiple carrier tapes 2 in advance, and each carrier tape 2 can be fixed with the fixing device 20 and stored. Unlike the conventional method of sequentially cutting only the carrier tapes 2 to be used, the tape cutting process can be performed all at once, leading to improved work efficiency.

[0071] Even if an operator mistakenly inserts an unintended object into the grooves 26 and 30, the design allows the operator to easily notice the mistake. Specifically, if an operator attempts to insert the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 into the first groove 26, the entrance portion 27 of the first groove 26 is too narrow, making it impossible or difficult to insert the thick outer circumference 19 of the reel 4. Similarly, if an operator attempts to insert the feed hole forming portion 8 of the carrier tape 2 into the second groove 30, the width of the second groove 30 is too wide, and the deepest part 32 is also rounded, making it impossible to stably hold the thin feed hole forming portion 8. In this way, even if the wrong object is selected to be held by the holding portions 22 and 24, the operator can be guided to the correct fixing method.

[0072] To release the fixed state of the carrier tape 2 shown in Figure 10D, the carrier tape 2 is pulled out from the first holding part 22, and the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 is pulled out from the second holding part 24. In this way, the fixed state can be easily released.

[0073] Note that the order of steps S1 and S2 may be arbitrary. For example, the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 may be held by the second holding part 24 (S2), and then the carrier tape 2 may be held by the first holding part 22 (S1).

[0074] <Effects and Actions> As described above, the fixing device 20 of the embodiment includes a first holding part 22 that holds the carrier tape 2 which houses the electronic components 9 and is wound around the reel 4, and a second holding part 24 that holds the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4, thereby enabling the carrier tape 2 to be fixed to the reel 4.

[0075] With this configuration, the carrier tape 2 can be fixed to the reel 4, thereby improving the handling of the carrier tape 2 in situations such as after tape cutting or during storage after initial use.

[0076] Furthermore, in the fastener 20 of the embodiment, the first holding portion 22 has a first groove portion 26 for clamping the carrier tape 2 in the thickness direction T. With this configuration, the carrier tape 2 can be held in a simple manner.

[0077] Furthermore, in the fixing device 20 of this embodiment, the deepest part 28 of the first groove 26 is bent at an acute angle. This configuration is suitable for clamping and holding portions of the carrier tape 2 with a small thickness (for example, the feed hole forming portion 8).

[0078] Furthermore, in the fastener 20 of the embodiment, the carrier tape 2 is configured such that a pocket forming portion 6 with an embossed pocket 12 and a feed hole forming portion 8 with a feed hole 14 are both extended in the longitudinal direction L, and the first holding portion 22 engages with the feed hole forming portion 8 of the carrier tape 2 to hold the carrier tape 2. With this configuration, by engaging with the feed hole forming portion 8, which has a small thickness, the carrier tape 2 can be held without being affected by the thickness of the thicker portion (embossed pocket forming portion 6).

[0079] Furthermore, in the fastener 20 of the embodiment, the second holding portion 24 has a second groove portion 30 for clamping the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 in the thickness direction (corresponding to the width direction W of the carrier tape 2). With this configuration, the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 can be held in a simple manner.

[0080] Furthermore, in the fastener 20 of this embodiment, the deepest part 32 of the second groove 30 has a rounded shape. This configuration is suitable for clamping and holding objects with a certain thickness, such as the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4.

[0081] Furthermore, in the fastener 20 of this embodiment, the first groove 26 opens toward the first direction B1, and the second groove 30 opens toward the second direction B2, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction B1. With this configuration, the carrier tape 2 can be fixed while suppressing twisting of the carrier tape 2.

[0082] Furthermore, in the fastener 20 of this embodiment, the depth F2 of the second groove 30 is deeper than the depth F1 of the first groove 26. With this configuration, the depths of the grooves 26 and 30 can be set according to the object to be held.

[0083] Furthermore, the fixing device 20 of the embodiment is made of an elastic material. With this configuration, it becomes easier to hold the object to be held by clamping it, and the carrier tape 2 can be stably fixed.

[0084] Furthermore, the carrier tape set 1 of the embodiment comprises a fixing device 20, a carrier tape 2 held by a first holding portion 22 of the fixing device 20, and a reel 4 held by a second holding portion 24 of the fixing device 20.

[0085] With this configuration, the same function as the fixing device 20 described above can be achieved.

[0086] Furthermore, the method for fixing the carrier tape 2 in the embodiment includes the steps of: (S1) holding the carrier tape 2, which contains the electronic components 9 and is wound around the reel 4, with the first holding portion 22 of the fixing device 20; and (S2) holding the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 with the second holding portion 24 of the fixing device 20.

[0087] This method can improve the handling of the carrier tape 2.

[0088] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, in this embodiment, the case in which the first holding portion 22 of the fixing device 20 holds the carrier tape 2 by clamping it in the thickness direction T has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this case, and the carrier tape 2 may be held by a method other than clamping. For example, the first holding portion may have a projection that is inserted into the feed hole 14, and the carrier tape 2 may be held by inserting the projection into the feed hole 14. In this way, the carrier tape 2 can be held using the feed hole 14 of the carrier tape 2.

[0089] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described a case in which the first holding portion 22 engages only with the feed hole forming portion 8 of the carrier tape 2 to hold the carrier tape 2, it is not limited to this case, and the carrier tape 2 may be held by engaging with different parts of the carrier tape 2. For example, the first holding portion may engage with the leading edge 15 in the longitudinal direction L of the carrier tape 2 (for example, by clamping the area including the leading edge 15) to hold the carrier tape 2. This makes it possible to hold the carrier tape 2 using the leading edge 15 of the carrier tape 2.

[0090] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described a case in which the second holding part 24 holds the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 by clamping it, the outer circumference 19 of the reel 4 may be held by a method other than clamping, and the embodiment is not limited to this case.

[0091] While this disclosure is adequately described in relation to preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, various variations and modifications will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications should be understood as being included within the scope of this disclosure as defined by the attached claims. Furthermore, variations in combinations and sequences of elements in each embodiment can be realized without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. [Industrial applicability]

[0092] The present invention is applicable to a carrier tape fastener and fastening method, as well as a carrier tape set. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0093] 1 Carrier Tape Set 2 Carrier Tapes 4 reels 6. Pocket forming section 8 Feed hole forming section 9 Electronic Components 10 Cover Tape 12 pockets 14 feed holes 16 Axis center 18 Outer panel 19 Outer circumference (flange portion) 20 Fixtures 22 1st holding part 24 Second holding part 26. First groove 28 Deepest part 30 Second groove 32 Deepest part L Longitudinal direction T thickness direction W (width direction) K (height direction)

Claims

1. A first holding unit that houses electronic components and holds the carrier tape wound on a reel, The reel comprises a second holding portion that holds the outer circumference of the reel, The carrier tape can be fixed to the reel, The carrier tape is configured such that a pocket forming section with embossed pockets and a feed hole forming section with feed holes are both extended in the longitudinal direction. The first holding portion has a first groove portion for sandwiching the feed hole forming portion in the thickness direction, A carrier tape fixing device wherein the depth from the entrance portion to the deepest portion of the first groove is shorter than the width of the feed hole forming portion.

2. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the first groove has a shape in which the length in the height direction intersecting the depth direction gradually decreases from the entrance portion toward the deepest portion.

3. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the deepest part of the first groove is bent at an acute angle.

4. The fastener according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of the pocket forming portion is greater than the thickness of the feed hole forming portion.

5. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the second holding portion has a second groove for clamping the outer circumference of the reel in the thickness direction.

6. The fixing device according to claim 5, wherein the deepest part of the second groove has a rounded shape.

7. The first holding portion has a first groove for clamping the carrier tape in the thickness direction, and the second holding portion has a second groove for clamping the outer circumference of the reel in the thickness direction. The fastener according to claim 1, wherein the first groove opens toward a first direction, and the second groove opens toward a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

8. The fixing device according to claim 7, wherein the depth of the second groove is greater than the depth of the first groove.

9. The fastener according to claim 1, which is made of an elastic material.

10. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the first holding portion engages with the longitudinal end of the carrier tape to hold the carrier tape.

11. The carrier tape has a feed hole forming section in which feed holes are formed, The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the first holding portion has a projection that is inserted into the feed hole.

12. The fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, The carrier tape is held by the first holding portion of the fixing device, A carrier tape set comprising: the reel held by the second holding portion of the fixing device.

13. The first holding part of the fixing device holds the carrier tape, which contains the electronic components and is wound around a reel, and The step includes holding the outer circumference of the reel with the second holding portion of the fixing device, The carrier tape is configured such that a pocket forming section with embossed pockets and a feed hole forming section with feed holes are both extended in the longitudinal direction. The first holding portion has a first groove portion for sandwiching the feed hole forming portion in the thickness direction, A method for fixing a carrier tape, wherein the depth from the entrance portion to the deepest portion of the first groove is shorter than the width of the feed hole forming portion.

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