Storage system and method for selecting and arranging drill bits

The drill bit storage system automates the selection, arrangement, and management of drill bits with different diameters, addressing manual handling issues and improving PCB drilling efficiency through automated systems.

JP7888181B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-13CENT TECH CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024230539
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-12-27
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2026-07-13
Estimated Expiration
2044-12-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing drill bit storage, preparation, and recovery systems for PCB drilling require manual selection, placement, and configuration, lacking full automation and efficient management of drill bits with different diameters.

Method used

A drill bit storage system with multi-axis drive structures, pick-and-place devices, and optical identification modules that automate the selection, arrangement, and management of drill bits based on their diameters, enabling automatic replenishment and distribution of drill bit boxes to a PCB drilling machine.

Benefits of technology

The system achieves full automation in drill bit storage, preparation, and return, reducing manpower and ensuring efficient, accurate placement of drill bits with different diameters, enhancing the operational efficiency of PCB drilling machines.

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Abstract

To provide a drill bit storage system and method thereof that can automatically grab and replenish drill bit boxes as needed.SOLUTION: A drill bit storage system includes at least one of an inlet portion and an outlet portion, a drill bit storage body, and a conveying device. The drill bit storage body is used to store a plurality of drill bit boxes, wherein the outlet portion is used to send out at least one stored drill bit box, and the inlet portion is used to send in at least one used drill bit box. The conveying device has a queue structure, and temporarily stores the at least one stored drill bit box or the at least one used drill bit box in order for the storage system to output the at least one stored drill bit box or to recycle the at least one used drill bit box, so as to return the at least one used drill bit box to the drill bit storage body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10
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