Tape peeling device and tape loading device

Abstract

This tape releasing device comprises a reel supporting unit and a releasing unit. The reel supporting unit supports a reel where an outer circumferential portion of a spiral tape, which is obtained by spirally winding a carrier tape in which a cover tape for closing accommodation parts having accommodating therein electronic components is pasted onto a base tape equipped with the accommodation parts, and the leading end of the cover tape are fixed by a fixing tape. The releasing unit releases the fixing tape from the reel supported by the reel supporting unit.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present specification discloses a technology related to a tape peeling device and a tape loading device. [Background Art]

[0002] An unused component tape recognition unit described in Patent Document 1 performs image processing on an imaging result of a component reel to recognize a leading end portion of an unused tape housed in the component reel. Further, a component tape setting processing unit described in Patent Document 1 controls a robot unit and an unused tape holding tool based on the recognition result of the unused component tape recognition unit to cause the leading end portion of the unused tape to be held. Specifically, the unused tape holding unit holds the leading end portion of the unused tape by sandwiching it between clip portions.

[0003] An automatic tape processing device described in Patent Document 2 performs processing such that a leading end of a top tape of a component packaging tape wound around a tape reel protrudes from a leading end of a carrier tape by a predetermined protrusion length. Further, in the automatic tape processing device described in Patent Document 2, an operator inserts the leading end portion of the component packaging tape into a tape inlet. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-204858 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. 2014 / 097473 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0005] The carrier tape is wound in a spiral shape on the reel. The leading end of the carrier tape can be secured to the outer circumference of the spiral tape with fixing tape. When setting a reel with the leading end of the carrier tape secured by fixing tape into a feeder, the fixing tape must be removed. If the worker has to remove the fixing tape, the worker's workload increases.

[0006] In view of these circumstances, this specification discloses a tape peeling device and a tape loading device capable of peeling off the fixing tape of a reel. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This specification discloses a tape peeling device comprising a reel support and a peeling unit. The reel support supports a reel in which a carrier tape is wound in a spiral shape around a base tape having a housing section for housing electronic components, and a cover tape that closes the housing section is attached to the carrier tape. The outer circumference of the spiral tape and the tip of the cover tape are fixed by a fixing tape. The peeling unit peels the fixing tape from the reel supported by the reel support.

[0008] Furthermore, this specification discloses a tape loading device comprising the tape peeling device and a loading unit. The loading unit loads the carrier tape of the spiral tape from which the fixing tape has been peeled off into a feeder that supplies the electronic components to the sampling position.

[0009] Furthermore, this specification discloses a technical concept in which, in claim 5 of the claims initially attached to the application (hereinafter referred to as the initial claims), "the tape peeling device described in claim 1" is changed to "the tape peeling device described in any one of claims 1 to 4." Also, this specification discloses a technical concept in which, in claim 9 of the initial claims, "the tape peeling device described in claim 1" is changed to "the tape peeling device described in any one of claims 1 to 8." Moreover, this specification discloses a technical concept in which, in claim 13 of the initial claims, "the tape peeling device described in any one of claims 1 to 7 or claims 9 to 12" is changed to "the tape peeling device described in any one of claims 1 to 12." [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] The tape peeling device described above can peel off the fixed tape from the reel. Furthermore, the tape loading device is equipped with a tape peeling device. Therefore, what is stated above regarding the tape peeling device also applies to the tape loading device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing an example of a setup device. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a plan view of the setup device. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing an example of a feeder equipped in the feeder holding unit. [Figure 4] This is a plan view showing an example of a carrier tape. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the carrier tape. [Figure 6] This flowchart shows an example of a control procedure using a setup device. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of the leading edge of a carrier tape. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing an example of a tape peeling device. [Figure 9]It is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure performed by a tape peeling device. [Figure 10] It is a perspective view showing an example of a reel support portion. [Figure 11] It is a side view of the reel support portion of FIG. 10. [Figure 12] It is a plan view showing an example of the back surface of a reel. [Figure 13] It is a perspective view showing an example of a gripping mechanism. [Figure 14] It is a perspective view of a reel showing an example of a state where a first claw portion has reached the outer periphery of a spiral tape. [Figure 15] It is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the spiral tape of FIG. 14, the gripping mechanism, and a detection unit. [Figure 16] It is a schematic diagram showing a state where a first claw portion has reached the adhesive portion of a fixing tape. [Figure 17] It is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation of a second claw portion. [Figure 18] It is a schematic diagram showing an example of a state where the non-adhesive portion of a fixing tape is gripped. [Figure 19] It is a schematic diagram showing how a gripping mechanism is moved by a separation mechanism. MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0012] 1. Embodiment 1-1. Configuration example of setup device 10 For example, the tape peeling device 80 and the tape loading device 100 can be applied to the setup device 10. The setup device 10 sets the reel 70 to the feeder 60 so that electronic components 91 can be supplied from the feeder 60. The setup device 10 only needs to be capable of setting the reel 70 to the feeder 60, and can take various forms.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the setup device 10 of the embodiment includes a reel attachment / detachment unit 20, a reel supply unit 30, a reel transfer mechanism 40, and a feeder supply unit 50. For the sake of explanation, in these figures, the direction in which the feeder 60 and the reel 70 face each other when attaching or detaching the reel 70 to the feeder 60 is referred to as the first direction (arrow X direction). Furthermore, within the first direction (arrow X direction), the direction (side) from the feeder 60 toward the reel 70 is referred to as the first direction one end side (arrow X1 direction), and the direction (side) from the reel 70 toward the feeder 60 is referred to as the first direction other end side (arrow X2 direction).

[0014] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, the second direction (arrow Y direction) is the direction perpendicular to the first direction (arrow X direction) in the horizontal plane, and is the sliding direction of the feeder 60 in slot 21b. Also, of the second direction (arrow Y direction), the sliding direction (side) when the feeder 60 is removed is defined as the first end of the second direction (arrow Y1 direction), and the sliding direction (side) when the feeder 60 is installed is defined as the other end of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction).

[0015] The reel attachment / detachment section 20 is assembled with various components inside the first housing 11. The first housing 11 is a rectangular parallelepiped case, with a portion of the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) and one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) being open. The reel supply section 30 is provided connected to one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) of the reel attachment / detachment section 20. The reel supply section 30 is formed on a box-shaped base 12 that is smaller than the first housing 11. The reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on a plate base 12b that extends from the bottom of the base 12 to the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2). The feeder supply section 50 is provided connected to the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) of the reel attachment / detachment section 20. The feeder supply section 50 is assembled with various components inside the second housing 13, which is smaller than the first housing 11 and has a storage space 13a at the top.

[0016] The reel attachment / detachment section 20 includes a feeder holding section 21, a reel mounting mechanism 22, a tape loading mechanism 23, and a reel removal mechanism 24. As shown in Figure 2, the feeder holding section 21 is located inside the first housing 11 at the other end in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) and at one end in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction). The feeder holding section 21 holds the feeder 60 in a vertical position at the work position. As shown in Figure 3, the feeder holding section 21 includes a bottom plate 21a, a slot 21b, and a support plate 21c. The slot 21b is formed in the bottom plate 21a as a groove extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction). The feeder 60 is inserted into the slot 21b from one end in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) toward the other end in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) and held at the work position. The support plate 21c is provided to stand upright from the bottom plate 21a and is in contact with the side surface of the feeder 60 at the work position on the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2). The support plate 21c supports the pressing load on the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) that occurs when the reel 70 is attached to the feeder 60.

[0017] The feeder 60 is detachably mounted on the component mounting machine. As shown in Figure 3, the feeder 60 has a reel 70 on which a carrier tape 72 is wound attached to the main body 71, and it transports the carrier tape 72 to supply electronic components 91. Each reel 70 is marked with an identification code to identify the reel 70. The feeder 60 is formed in a flat, box shape. The feeder 60 has a reel holding shaft 61 that is located approximately in the center when viewed in the first direction (arrow X direction), protruding from the side plate on the other end in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) to the one end in the first direction (arrow X1 direction). The reel holding shaft 61 is inserted into a central hole formed in the center of the reel 70, and holds the reel 70 detachably and rotatably.

[0018] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the carrier tape 72 comprises a base tape 72a, a cover tape 72b, and a bottom tape 72c. The base tape 72a is the base of the carrier tape 72 and is provided with a plurality of storage compartments 72d and a plurality of feed holes 72e. An electronic component 91 is housed in each of the plurality of storage compartments 72d. As shown in Figure 4, a predetermined number of storage compartments 72d (for example, three in this figure) from the leading edge of the carrier tape 72 are empty storage compartments 72d1 that do not house an electronic component 91. The plurality of storage compartments 72d are provided at predetermined pitch intervals in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72 in the center of the width direction of the base tape 72a.

[0019] Each of the multiple feed holes 72e is a through hole and is used when transporting the carrier tape 72 in the transport direction (the other end in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction)). The multiple feed holes 72e are provided at predetermined pitch intervals in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72 on one end in the width direction of the base tape 72a. The cover tape 72b closes the housing portion 72d of the base tape 72a. The cover tape 72b is attached to the upper surface of both ends in the width direction of the base tape 72a by means of adhesive 72f, heat pressing, etc. The bottom tape 72c is attached to the lower surface of the base tape 72a by means of adhesive 72f, heat pressing, etc., and prevents the electronic components 91 housed in the housing portion 72d from falling out.

[0020] The side plate 62 on the first end of the feeder 60 (direction of arrow X1) is open in the center to facilitate the attachment and detachment of the reel 70. There are multiple types of reels 70 with at least one difference among the material of the carrier tape 72, the width of the carrier tape 72, and the width of the reel 70, and there are multiple types of feeders 60 corresponding to the multiple types of reels 70. The feeder 60 is equipped with a sampling position 63, a sprocket 64, and a tape peeling section.

[0021] The sampling position 63 is located on the upper surface of the feeder 60, on the other end in the second direction (direction Y2 of the arrow), and the component mounting machine samples the electronic component 91 at the sampling position 63. The sprocket 64 is rotatably mounted on one end in the second direction (direction Y1 of the arrow) of the sampling position 63. The teeth of the sprocket 64 engage with the feed holes 72e of the carrier tape 72. The sprocket 64 is intermittently driven by a drive motor to transport the carrier tape 72 at a constant pitch. The tape peeling section peels the cover tape 72b from the base tape 72a just before the sampling position 63, enabling the removal of the electronic component 91. After passing the sampling position 63, the carrier tape 72 is cut by a tape cutting device provided on the component mounting machine.

[0022] Each of the feeders 60 is assigned an identification code to identify it. Each feeder 60 is also equipped with a feeder control unit. The feeder control unit stores the identification codes of the feeders 60 and the reels 70, and controls the parts supply operation. When the feeders 60 are held in the feeder holding unit 21, their connectors are mated, and the feeder control unit is connected to the setup device 10 for communication.

[0023] The reel mounting mechanism 22 is provided on one end of the feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (direction of arrow X1). The reel mounting mechanism 22 uses the reel transfer mechanism 40 to change the horizontal position of the reel 70 to a vertical position and attaches the reel 70 to the feeder 60 at the work position. The reel mounting mechanism 22 includes a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a, a movable platform 22b, a mounting material 22c, a mounting area 22d, and a temporary placement area 22e. The mechanism for changing the horizontal position of the reel 70 to a vertical position and the mechanism for attaching the vertical position of the reel 70 to the feeder 60 may be separated.

[0024] The pair of guide rails 22a, 22a extend along the first direction (arrow X direction) at approximately the center of the second direction (arrow Y direction) of the first housing 11, and are spaced apart and parallel to each other. The mobile platform 22b extends along the second direction (arrow Y direction) and is provided so as to straddle the upper side of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the mobile platform 22b moves along the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a and reciprocates between a standby position provided at one end in the first direction (arrow X1 direction) and a feeder holding section 21 provided at the other end in the first direction (arrow X2 direction).

[0025] The mounting member 22c is formed in the shape of a rectangular bar and is provided to extend upward from the mobile base 22b. The mounting member 22c faces the reel holding shaft 61 of the feeder 60 at the work position. Specifically, the mounting member 22c is provided at a predetermined distance from the tip of the reel holding shaft 61 toward one end in the first direction (direction of arrow X1). The mounting member 22c swings around a pivot shaft 22c1 provided on the side of the mobile base 22b between an upright position as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and a horizontal position tilted toward the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) (arrow SW1 in Figure 1). A sampling section 22c2 is provided at the end of the mounting member 22c opposite to the end on the side of the pivot shaft 22c1. The sampling section 22c2 detachably samples the reel 70. The sampling unit 22c2 can be a claw portion inserted into the central hole of the reel 70, a gripping mechanism that grips the periphery of the reel 70, or a suction mechanism that uses negative pressure to attract the reel 70.

[0026] The mounting area 22d is located on one end of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a in the first direction (direction of arrow X1). In the mounting area 22d, the reel 70 to be mounted is placed in a sideways position. The temporary storage area 22e is located on the other end of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) from the mounting area 22d. In the temporary storage area 22e, when the reel mounting mechanism 22 changes the order in which the reels 70 are used, the reels 70 are temporarily placed in a sideways position so that the order in which the reels 70 are used can be changed. The temporary storage area 22e has enough space to temporarily store multiple reels 70. The mobile platform 22b and mounting material 22c move above the mounting area 22d and the temporary storage area 22e.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the tape loading mechanism 23 is located near the feeder holding section 21. The tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 into the feeder 60, making it ready for feeding. For example, the tape loading mechanism 23 can be a multi-joint robot. The tape loading mechanism 23 in this embodiment includes a multi-joint arm 23a, a camera 23b, and a plurality of fingers 23c.

[0028] The articulated arm 23a is capable of movements such as rotation and bending, and the position and orientation of the camera 23b and the multiple fingers 23c can be adjusted. The camera 23b is located at the tip of the articulated arm 23a. The camera 23b images the feeder 60 at the work position to detect the position and state of the reel 70 and carrier tape 72. The multiple fingers 23c are located at the tip of the articulated arm 23a, alongside the camera 23b. In addition to gripping and releasing the workpiece, the multiple fingers 23c can perform movements, twisting operations, and more.

[0029] Multiple fingers 23c load the carrier tape 72 so that the feed hole 72e at the leading edge of the carrier tape 72 engages with the sprocket 64, thereby preparing the carrier tape 72 for feeding. The multiple fingers 23c facilitate the loading operation of the carrier tape 72 by rotating the reel 70 around the reel holding shaft 61 as needed. The tape loading mechanism 23 assumes a retracted position with its articulated arm 23a bent so as not to obstruct the attachment and detachment of the reel 70 when not in operation.

[0030] The reel removal mechanism 24 is located on one end of the feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (direction of arrow X1) and is positioned above the reel mounting mechanism 22. The reel removal mechanism 24 removes the reel 70 from the feeder 60 at the work position. The reel removal mechanism 24 includes a guide rail 24a, a movable platform 24b, a removal material 24c, and a collection box 24d.

[0031] The guide rail 24a is provided near the ceiling of the first housing 11 and is formed to extend along the second direction (arrow Y direction). The movable platform 24b is formed to extend along the first direction (arrow X direction) and is provided below the guide rail 24a. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the movable platform 24b moves along the guide rail 24a and reciprocates between a standby position provided at the other end of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) and the feeder holding unit 21.

[0032] The removal member 24c is formed from a thick plate-like member that is longer than the movable base 24b and is provided on the underside of the movable base 24b so as to extend along the first direction (arrow X direction). The removal member 24c swings around a pivot shaft 24c1 provided on the other end of the movable base 24b in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) between a horizontal position as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and a vertical position tilted downward (arrow SW2 in Figure 1). A sampling section 24c2 is provided at the end of the removal member 24c opposite to the end on the side of the pivot shaft 24c1. The sampling section 24c2 detachably collects the reel 70. The sampling method of the sampling section 24c2 may be the same as or different from that of the sampling section 22c2 of the reel mounting mechanism 22.

[0033] The retrieval box 24d is positioned below the removal material 24c when the mobile platform 24b moves to the standby position. The retrieval box 24d retrieves the multiple removed reels 70. The retrieval box 24d is formed in the shape of a box that opens upwards. Therefore, the retrieval box 24d can retrieve the falling reels 70 when the collection portion 24c2 of the removal material 24c releases the reels 70.

[0034] The reel supply unit 30 is equipped with a detachably provided reel holding unit 31. A pair of guide plates 12a, 12a extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) are provided on the upper surface of the base 12 at one end in the first direction (direction of arrow X1) and the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2). The reel holding unit 31 is placed between the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a of the base 12. As shown in Figure 2, the opposing surfaces of the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a at one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) are tapered, and the distance between them at one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) is longer than that at the other end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y2). This makes it easier to insert the reel holding unit 31 towards the base 12 from one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1).

[0035] The reel holding unit 31 holds multiple reels 70 stacked in a horizontal position. The reels 70 are not limited to unused reels; they may also be reels in use, with the carrier tape 72 partially used. The reel holding unit 31 comprises a horizontally positioned disc-shaped holding plate 31a and a round rod-shaped holding shaft 31b extending upward from the center of the holding plate 31a and passing through the central holes of the reels 70. Therefore, even if the reels 70 have different diameters and widths, the reel holding unit 31 can hold multiple reels 70 with the holding shaft 31b passing through the central holes of the multiple reels 70, making it easy to remove the reels 70. An identification code 31c is attached to the upper surface of the holding plate 31a. The identification code 31c contains information that identifies the reel holding unit 31.

[0036] For example, based on work instruction data, the worker procures multiple reels 70 and performs a stacking operation to stack the multiple reels 70 on the reel holding unit 31. The work instruction data instructs the worker on the details of the setup operation to be performed by the setup device 10. In other words, the work instruction data associates information on the types of multiple reels 70 required as the production of the circuit board product by the component mounting machine progresses with information on the types of multiple feeders 60 applicable to those reels 70. Note that the transport of the multiple reels 70 can also be done using a known automated guided vehicle (AGV).

[0037] The reel transfer mechanism 40 is mounted on a plate base 12b that extends from the bottom of the base 12 to the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2). The reel transfer mechanism 40 comprises a support column 41, an arm 42, and a collection unit 43. The support column 41 stands vertically upward at the other end of the plate base 12b in the second direction (direction of arrow Y2). The arm 42 is mounted so as to be able to move up and down relative to the support column 41. Furthermore, the arm 42 is mounted so as to be able to rotate in the horizontal plane around a rotation axis 44 adjacent to the support column 41.

[0038] The sampling unit 43 is provided so as to be extendable and retractable relative to the arm 42. The sampling unit 43 detachably samples from the reel 70. The sampling method of the sampling unit 43 may be the same as or different from that of the sampling unit 22c2 of the reel mounting mechanism 22 and the sampling unit 24c2 of the reel removal mechanism 24. The sampling unit 43 is also provided with a code reader. The code reader reads the identification code 31c of the reel holding unit 31. Furthermore, the code reader can read the identification code of the uppermost reel 70.

[0039] The reel transfer mechanism 40 functions as part of the reel mounting mechanism 22. Specifically, the reel transfer mechanism 40 removes the reel 70 from the reel holding section 31 by driving the arm 42 and the sampling section 43. Furthermore, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the removed reel 70 in a horizontal position on the placement area 22d or temporary placement area 22e by driving the arm 42 and the sampling section 43. The reel transfer mechanism 40 uses the multiple reels 70 stacked on the reel holding section 31 in order from the top.

[0040] The feeder supply unit 50 includes a detachably provided feeder housing unit 51 and a feeder transport unit 52. As shown in Figure 2, the storage space 13a at the top of the second housing 13 is open on one end in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction), and multiple (for example, two in the figure) feeder housing units 51 can be stored side by side along the first direction (arrow X direction). As shown in Figure 1, multiple roller conveyors 13b extending along the first direction (arrow X direction) are provided on the bottom surface that partitions the storage space 13a, making it easy to store the feeder housing units 51.

[0041] The feeder housing section 51 is formed in a box shape with one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) open. Multiple slots identical in shape to the slots 21b of the feeder holding section 21 are formed on the bottom surface of the feeder housing section 51. The feeder housing section 51 can accommodate multiple feeders 60 in a vertical position, lined up along the first direction (direction of arrow X). When multiple feeders 60 are housed in the feeder housing section 51, and the feeder housing section 51 is properly housed in the storage space 13a, the connectors of the feeders 60 and the feeder housing section 51 are mated together, and the multiple feeder control units are connected to the setup device 10 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0042] The feeder storage unit 51 is marked with an identification code to identify it. For example, an operator procures multiple feeders 60 to be used based on work instruction data and performs storage work to store them in the feeder storage unit 51. The number of feeder storage units 51 that can be stored in the storage space 13a may be one or three or more. In addition, a known automated guided vehicle (AGV) or the like can be used to transport the multiple feeders 60.

[0043] A guide rail 13c is provided at the lower part of the second end (arrow Y1 direction) of the storage space 13a of the second housing 13. The guide rail 13c is provided over almost the entire first direction (arrow X direction) of the storage space 13a and extends to the second end (arrow Y1 direction) of the feeder holding section 21. A feeder transport section 52 is also provided on the guide rail 13c. The feeder transport section 52 moves along the guide rail 13c and reciprocates between the feeder housing section 51 and the feeder holding section 21.

[0044] The feeder transport unit 52 is formed in a box shape with an opening on the other end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y2). The feeder transport unit 52 includes an internal space for temporarily housing the feeder 60 and a feeder operating mechanism for loading the feeder 60 into the internal space or unloading the feeder 60 from the internal space via the opening. Therefore, the feeder transport unit 52 can unload the feeder 60 from the feeder housing unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21, and can load the feeder 60 into the feeder housing unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21. In addition, a safety fence that can be opened and closed is provided on one end in the second direction (direction of arrow Y1) of the reel supply unit 30 and the feeder supply unit 50, thereby preventing workers from approaching the reel supply unit 30 and the feeder supply unit 50.

[0045] 1-2. Control example of setup device 10 The setup device 10 controls the feeder transport unit 52 to transport the feeder 60 corresponding to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding unit 31 (step S1 shown in Figure 6). The feeder transport unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder housing unit 51, incorporates it, moves to the feeder holding unit 21, and inserts the incorporated feeder 60 into the feeder holding unit 21. As a result, the feeder 60 is held in the working position, and the identification code of the feeder 60 is read.

[0046] If there is no feeder 60 applicable to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding unit 31, the reel 70 is placed in the temporary storage area 22e by the reel transfer mechanism 40. The above placement is repeated until an applicable feeder 60 is found, and the feeder 60 corresponding to the uppermost reel 70 of the reel holding unit 31 is inserted into the feeder holding unit 21. After the control shown in step S1, the setup device 10 executes the first series of controls shown in steps S2 to S5 and the second series of controls shown in steps S11 to S14 in parallel.

[0047] In the control of the first series, the setup device 10 checks the status of the reel 70 based on the identification code of the feeder 60 or the reel 70 that it has read, and changes the control according to the status of the reel 70 (step S2). Specifically, if the feeder 60 has been used in advance by the component mounting machine, the feeder 60 may be equipped with a reel 70 that is in use and has partially used the carrier tape 72. In this case, the tape loading mechanism 23 performs a fastening process to secure the leading end of the carrier tape 72 with tape or the like to suppress slack in the carrier tape 72 (step S3). At this time, the tape loading mechanism 23 can wind the carrier tape 72 onto the reel 70 as needed. After this, the tape loading mechanism 23 bends the articulated arm 23a to assume a retracted position.

[0048] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 removes the reel 70 from the feeder 60 (step S4). Specifically, the mobile platform 24b moves from the standby position to the feeder holding unit 21. Then, when the removal material 24c is swung from a horizontal position to a vertical position, the sampling unit 24c2 contacts the reel 70 and collects the reel 70. Next, when the removal material 24c returns from the vertical position to a horizontal position, the sampling unit 24c2 pulls the reel 70 from the reel holding shaft 61 and holds it in a horizontal position. At this time, the setup device 10 deletes the identification code of the reel 70 from the memory unit of the feeder control unit of the feeder 60. Furthermore, the setup device 10 transmits the identification code of the feeder 60 from which the reel 70 was removed to a higher-level management device. At this time, the setup device 10 may also transmit the identification code of the removed reel 70 to the higher-level management device along with the identification code of the feeder 60.

[0049] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 retrieves the reel 70 (step S5). Specifically, first, the mobile platform 24b moves from the feeder holding unit 21 to the standby position. Then, the sampling unit 24c2 releases the reel 70. As a result, the released reel 70 falls into the retrieval box 24d and is retrieved. Once the reel 70 is retrieved, the control of the first series enters a standby state until the control of the second series is completed.

[0050] It is possible that the feeder 60 is equipped with a used reel 70 in which the carrier tape 72 has been completely used (step S2). In this case, the control shown in step S3 is omitted for the first series, and the control shown in steps S4 and S5 is executed. It is also possible that the feeder 60 is not equipped with a reel 70 (step S2). In this case, the control shown in steps S3 to S5 is omitted for the first series.

[0051] In the control of the second series, the reel transfer mechanism 40 uses the sampling unit 43 to sample the uppermost reel 70 from the reel holding unit 31 and places it on the placement area 22d (step S11). Then, the reel transfer mechanism 40 returns the sampling unit 43 to the top of the reel holding unit 31. If no applicable feeder 60 is available, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the reel 70 on the temporary placement area 22e.

[0052] Next, the reel mounting mechanism 22 changes the orientation of the reel 70 in the mounting area 22d (step S12). Specifically, first, the mounting material 22c is moved from an upright position to a horizontal position, and the sampling unit 22c2 contacts the reel 70 to sample the reel 70. Then, the mounting material 22c is returned from the horizontal position to an upright position, and the sampling unit 22c2 changes the reel 70 from a sideways position to a vertical position and holds it. Note that when using the reel 70 in the temporary storage area 22e, the moving platform 22b moves a predetermined distance to the other end in the first direction (direction of arrow X2) before the mounting material 22c moves from an upright position to a horizontal position. The control of the second series remains in a waiting state until the termination condition indicating the completion of the control in step S4 of the first series is met. This avoids interference between the reel mounting mechanism 22 and the reel removal mechanism 24.

[0053] When the above termination conditions are met, the reel mounting mechanism 22 attaches the reel 70 to the feeder 60 (step S13). Specifically, with the sampling unit 22c2 holding the reel 70 in a vertical position, the mobile platform 22b moves to the feeder holding unit 21. As a result, the reel 70 moves toward the reel holding shaft 61 and is attached to the reel holding shaft 61. Note that the movement of the mobile platform 22b can be performed simultaneously with the movement of the mobile platform 24b to its standby position.

[0054] Once the reel 70 is installed, the setup device 10 stores the identification code of the reel 70 in the feeder control unit of the feeder 60 to which the reel 70 is installed. Furthermore, the setup device 10 associates the identification code of the feeder 60 with the identification code of the reel 70 equipped on the feeder 60 and transmits this information to a higher-level control device. The mobile platform 22b then returns to its standby position. Next, the tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 until the feed hole 72e of the carrier tape 72 engages with the teeth of the sprocket 64 (step S14).

[0055] Once the control of the first and second series is complete, the feeder transport unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder holding unit 21, incorporates it, moves to the feeder housing unit 51, and inserts the incorporated feeder 60 into the feeder housing unit 51 (step S6). This completes the setup work for one feeder 60. The setup device 10 determines whether the setup work for all feeders 60 has been completed (step S7). If the setup work for all feeders 60 has been completed (Yes in step S7), the control by the setup device 10 is temporarily terminated. If the setup work for all feeders 60 has not been completed (No in step S7), the control by the setup device 10 returns to the control shown in step S1, and the control described above is repeated until the setup work for all feeders 60 is completed.

[0056] Once control by the setup device 10 is complete, for example, the operator transports the feeder housing 51 containing the set-up feeder 60 to the parts mounting machine and changes the feeder 60. If a reel 70 is placed in the temporary storage area 22e, the operator places a feeder 60 applicable to the reel 70 into the feeder housing 51, and the reel 70 becomes usable. Reels 70 that are not used and remain in the temporary storage area 22e are returned to the reel holding unit 31 by the reel transfer mechanism 40 and collected by the operator. Furthermore, the above transport work by the operator can be automated using a known automated guided vehicle or the like.

[0057] 1-3. Example of the configuration of the tape peeling device 80 As shown in Figure 3, the carrier tape 72 is wound in a spiral shape around the reel 70. As shown in Figure 7, for example, the leading end of the carrier tape 72 of an unused reel 70 is formed such that the cover tape 72b protrudes from the base tape 72a. The leading end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b and the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 are fixed together by a fixing tape 74.

[0058] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the reel 70 viewed in the rotation axis direction, and for the sake of explanation, it shows the state in which the fixing tape 74 has been peeled off from the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the leading end of the carrier tape 72 has been stretched. As previously described, the carrier tape 72 of the reel 70 in use is secured. In this case, as with an unused reel 70, the leading end of the carrier tape 72 can be secured by the fixing tape 74.

[0059] Thus, when setting a reel 70, in which the leading end of the carrier tape 72 is fixed by a fixing tape 74, into a feeder 60, it is necessary to peel off the fixing tape 74. If an operator peels off the fixing tape 74, the operator's workload increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, a tape peeling device 80 is provided. The tape peeling device 80 peels off the fixing tape 74 from the reel 70.

[0060] Specifically, the tape peeling device 80 comprises a reel support section 81 and a peeling section 82. The peeling section 82 may be equipped with a gripping mechanism 83. The peeling section 82 may also be equipped with a separation mechanism 84. Furthermore, the tape peeling device 80 may also be equipped with a detection section 85. As shown in Figure 8, the tape peeling device 80 of the embodiment comprises a reel support section 81, a peeling section 82, and a detection section 85. Furthermore, the peeling section 82 is equipped with a gripping mechanism 83 and a separation mechanism 84. The tape peeling device 80 of the embodiment performs control according to the flowchart shown in Figure 9.

[0061] 1-3-1. Reel support section 81 The reel support portion 81 supports the reel 70, in which the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 around which the carrier tape 72 is wound in a spiral shape and the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b are fixed by a fixing tape 74. As previously described, the carrier tape 72 has a base tape 72a on which a housing portion 72d for housing electronic components 91 is provided, and a cover tape 72b that closes the housing portion 72d is attached.

[0062] The reel support 81 only needs to be able to support the reel 70 and can take various forms. For example, the reel support 81 rotatably supports the reel 70. As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the reel support 81 comprises a mounting portion 81a, a plurality (e.g., three) of claw portions 81b, a drive portion 81c, and a reel detection portion 81d. The mounting portion 81a is formed in the shape of a disc with a diameter equal to that of the reel 70, on which the reel 70 is mounted.

[0063] A mounting hole 81a1 is formed at the center of the mounting portion 81a, from which multiple (three) claw portions 81b can protrude. The mounting hole 81a1 is formed to be slightly larger than the reel hole 71a1 formed at the center of the main body portion 71 of the reel 70. In addition, as shown in Figure 12, multiple (for example, three) groove portions 71a2 are formed in the reel hole 71a1, extending radially from the rotation axis of the reel 70 (the center of the main body portion 71).

[0064] The multiple (3) grooves 71a2 are arranged at equal intervals (in this case, rotated 120° each) when viewed in the rotation axis direction of the reel 70. The multiple (3) claws 81b are provided in accordance with the arrangement of the multiple (3) grooves 71a2. As a result, when the reel 70 is placed on the mounting portion 81a, the multiple (3) claws 81b can be fitted into the multiple (3) grooves 71a2.

[0065] The multiple (three) claw portions 81b are connected to the drive shaft of the drive unit 81c. The drive unit 81c only needs to be able to rotate the drive shaft and can take various forms. In this embodiment, a known belt drive device is used as the drive unit 81c. By rotating the drive shaft, the drive unit 81c rotates the multiple (three) claw portions 81b connected to the drive shaft. As the multiple (three) claw portions 81b rotate, the reel 70 mounted on the mounting portion 81a rotates.

[0066] The reel detection unit 81d detects whether the reel 70 is properly placed on the mounting unit 81a. If the reel 70 is properly placed on the mounting unit 81a, the multiple (three) claw portions 81b engage with the multiple (three) groove portions 71a2. Conversely, if the reel 70 is not properly placed on the mounting unit 81a, the engagement is insufficient, and the reel 70 lifts up relative to the mounting unit 81a. The reel detection unit 81d can detect this lifting.

[0067] In this embodiment, the reel detection unit 81d is equipped with a detection device located at a predetermined distance above the height of the reel 70 properly placed on the mounting unit 81a. For example, the detection device emits detection light horizontally upwards towards the reel 70. When the reel 70 is properly placed on the mounting unit 81a, the detection light is not blocked, and the reel detection unit 81d detects that the reel 70 is properly placed on the mounting unit 81a (there is no lifting as described above). Conversely, when the reel 70 is not properly placed on the mounting unit 81a, the detection light is blocked, and the reel detection unit 81d detects that the reel 70 is not properly placed on the mounting unit 81a (there is lifting as described above). The reel detection unit 81d can also check the front and back of the reel 70 by reading the identification code attached to the reel 70.

[0068] 1-3-2. Peeling section 82, gripping mechanism 83, separation mechanism 84, and detection section 85 The peeling unit 82 peels the fixing tape 74 from the reel 70, which is supported by the reel support unit 81. The peeling unit 82 only needs to be able to peel the fixing tape 74 and can take various forms. In this embodiment, the peeling unit 82 includes a gripping mechanism 83 and a separation mechanism 84. The tape peeling device 80 also includes a detection unit 85. The tape peeling device 80 can be configured by arbitrarily combining the reel support unit 81, the peeling unit 82 (gripping mechanism 83 and separation mechanism 84), and the detection unit 85, and the matters described herein can be applied as appropriate.

[0069] If adhesive is applied to the entire surface of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the fixing tape 74 that is to be fixed, it becomes difficult to peel off the fixing tape 74. Therefore, as shown in Figure 7, the fixing tape 74 is provided with an adhesive portion 74a and a non-adhesive portion 74b. The adhesive portion 74a is the part to which adhesive is applied. The adhesive is applied to the surface of the fixing tape 74 that is to be fixed to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, at the base end portion of the fixing tape 74.

[0070] The adhesive portion 74a fixes the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b to the fixing tape 74. The adhesive portion 74a also fixes the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 to the fixing tape 74. The non-adhesive portion 74b is the tip-side portion of the fixing tape 74 where no adhesive is provided to fix the fixing tape 74 to the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73. Since no adhesive is provided on the surface of the fixing tape 74 that is fixed to the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 in the non-adhesive portion 74b, it is not fixed to the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and can be gripped.

[0071] Therefore, the gripping mechanism 83 grips the non-adhesive portion 74b. The gripping mechanism 83 only needs to be able to grip the non-adhesive portion 74b and can take various forms. In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 13 to 18, the gripping mechanism 83 comprises a first gripping mechanism 83a and a second gripping mechanism 83b. The first gripping mechanism 83a has a first claw portion 83a1 that can enter between the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the non-adhesive portion 74b. The second gripping mechanism 83b grips the non-adhesive portion 74b in cooperation with the first gripping mechanism 83a.

[0072] The second gripping mechanism 83b only needs to be able to grip the non-adhesive portion 74b in cooperation with the first gripping mechanism 83a, and can take various forms. For example, the second gripping mechanism 83b may include a second claw portion 83b1. The second claw portion 83b1 grips the non-adhesive portion 74b in cooperation with the first claw portion 83a1 when the first claw portion 83a1 is positioned between the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the non-adhesive portion 74b. Specifically, the tip of the first claw portion 83a1 and the tip of the second claw portion 83b1 protrude in opposing directions, and the non-adhesive portion 74b is gripped by being sandwiched between the tip of the first claw portion 83a1 and the tip of the second claw portion 83b1.

[0073] The above configuration is suitable when the fixing tape 74 is made of a relatively flexible material such as a resin tape. The fixing tape 74 also includes tapes made of a relatively flexible material such as paper tape. In this case, the non-adhesive portion 74b of the fixing tape 74 may rise up, making it difficult to grip the non-adhesive portion 74b with the first claw portion 83a1 and the second claw portion 83b1. Therefore, the second gripping mechanism 83b may include a second claw portion 83b1 and a pressing portion 83b2.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the second claw portion 83b1 places the non-adhesive portion 74b on the first claw portion 83a1 while the first claw portion 83a1 is positioned between the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the non-adhesive portion 74b. The pressing portion 83b2 presses down on the non-adhesive portion 74b while it is resting on the first claw portion 83a1 by the second claw portion 83b1. The pressing portion 83b2 only needs to be able to press down on the non-adhesive portion 74b and can take various forms. In this embodiment, the pressing portion 83b2 is formed in the shape of a rod. In this embodiment, the non-adhesive portion 74b is gripped by the first claw portion 83a1 and the pressing portion 83b2.

[0075] The detection unit 85 detects the non-adhesive portion 74b. The detection unit 85 only needs to be able to detect the non-adhesive portion 74b and can take various forms. For example, if the same number of electronic components 91 are housed in the reel 70, the diameter of the spiral tape 73 will differ depending on the thickness of the electronic components 91. Specifically, the thicker the electronic components 91, the larger the diameter of the spiral tape 73. If the diameter of the spiral tape 73 is different, the distance from the gripping mechanism 83 to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 where the non-adhesive portion 74b is located will be different. Therefore, the detection unit 85 may include an outer periphery detection unit 85s that detects the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. In this case, the detection unit 85 can detect the non-adhesive portion 74b using the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 detected by the outer periphery detection unit 85s as a reference.

[0076] For example, the outer periphery detection unit 85s detects the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 by bringing a gripping mechanism 83 capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion 74b into contact with the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 (step S21 shown in Figure 9). Then, the detection unit 85 detects the non-adhesive portion 74b by relatively moving the gripping mechanism 83 along the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 detected by the outer periphery detection unit 85s (step S22). As shown in Figures 13 to 18, in this embodiment, the gripping mechanism 83 includes a first claw portion 83a1. The outer periphery detection unit 85s also includes a first dog 85a and a first sensor 85b.

[0077] The first dog 85a is displaced when the first claw portion 83a1 moves toward the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and reaches the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73. The first sensor 85b detects that the first claw portion 83a1 has reached the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 due to the displacement of the first dog 85a. For example, the outer circumference detection unit 85s moves the gripping mechanism 83 toward the reel 70 using the drive unit 84a of the separation mechanism 84 shown in Figure 8. As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the gripping mechanism 83 is supported by the moving body 84b of the separation mechanism 84 via an elastic member 83c. The elastic member 83c is formed by, for example, a spring.

[0078] As the gripping mechanism 83 moves together with the movable body 84b toward the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, and the gripping mechanism 83 reaches the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, and the movable body 84b moves further, the gripping mechanism 83 is displaced relative to the movable body 84b. More specifically, after the first claw portion 83a1 reaches the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, and as the movable body 84b moves further toward the spiral tape 73, the elastic member 83c contracts against the elastic force, and the gripping mechanism 83 is displaced relative to the movable body 84b. When the elastic member 83c contracts, the first dog 85a provided on the gripping mechanism 83 moves toward the first sensor 85b provided on the movable body 84b, blocking the detection light from the first sensor 85b. As a result, the outer periphery detection unit 85s detects that the first claw portion 83a1 has reached the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73.

[0079] Thus, the detection unit 85 includes a first dog 85a and a first sensor 85b. The detection unit 85 also includes a second dog 85c and a second sensor 85d. The second dog 85c is displaced when the reel 70 is rotated by the reel support 81 with the first claw portion 83a1 reaching the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73, causing the first claw portion 83a1 to enter between the outer circumference 73a and the non-adhesive portion 74b of the spiral tape 73 and reach the adhesive portion 74a. The second sensor 85d detects that the first claw portion 83a1 has reached the adhesive portion 74a of the fixing tape 74 based on the displacement of the second dog 85c.

[0080] Specifically, when the reel 70 is rotated by the reel support 81 in the state shown in Figure 15, it becomes the state shown in Figure 16. After the first claw portion 83a1 reaches the adhesive portion 74a, if the reel 70 attempts to rotate further, the first claw portion 83a1 rotates counterclockwise around the rotating portion 83d in the view of Figure 16. Due to the rotation of the first claw portion 83a1, the second dog 85c provided on the first claw portion 83a1 moves away from the second sensor 85d, and the detection light of the second sensor 85d is no longer blocked. As a result, the detection unit 85 detects that the first claw portion 83a1 has reached the adhesive portion 74a of the fixing tape 74 and detects the non-adhesive portion 74b on the tip side of the adhesive portion 74a.

[0081] In this embodiment, the first gripping mechanism 83a includes a first claw portion 83a1. The second gripping mechanism 83b includes a second gripping mechanism 83b and a pressing portion 83b2. The gripping mechanism 83 uses these to grip the non-adhesive portion 74b (step S23 shown in Figure 9). As shown in Figure 17, the second gripping mechanism 83b uses the second claw portion 83b1 to place the non-adhesive portion 74b on the first claw portion 83a1 with the first claw portion 83a1 inserted between the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 and the non-adhesive portion 74b. Specifically, the second gripping mechanism 83b pushes out and rotates the second claw portion 83b1 by a linear motion mechanism 83e, such as a cylinder. This places the non-adhesive portion 74b on the first claw portion 83a1.

[0082] Next, as shown in Figure 18, the second gripping mechanism 83b uses the pressing portion 83b2 to press down on the non-adhesive portion 74b while it is resting on the first claw portion 83a1 by the second claw portion 83b1. Specifically, the second gripping mechanism 83b pushes out the pressing portion 83b2 by a linear motion mechanism 83f, such as a cylinder. As a result, the non-adhesive portion 74b is gripped by the first claw portion 83a1 and the pressing portion 83b2.

[0083] The separation mechanism 84 separates the fixing tape 74 from the cover tape 72b (step S24 shown in Figure 9). The separation mechanism 84 only needs to be able to separate the fixing tape 74 from the cover tape 72b and can take various forms. As shown in Figure 19, in this embodiment, the separation mechanism 84 separates the fixing tape 74 from the cover tape 72b by moving the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction away from the reel 70 while the gripping mechanism 83 is gripping the non-adhesive portion 74b.

[0084] Specifically, the separation mechanism 84 includes a drive unit 84a. The drive unit 84a only needs to be able to move the gripping mechanism 83 as described above, and can take various forms. In this embodiment, a known belt drive device is used for the drive unit 84a. The drive unit 84a can move the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction away from the reel 70 (to the right in the figure). The drive unit 84a can also move the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction toward the reel 70 (to the left in the figure).

[0085] The reel support portion 81 rotatably supports the reel 70. When the reel 70 is placed on the mounting portion 81a, the multiple (three) claw portions 81b are fitted into the multiple (three) groove portions 71a2. The multiple (three) claw portions 81b are also connected to the drive shaft of the drive portion 81c. Therefore, when the separation mechanism 84 moves the gripping mechanism 83, resistance may be generated in the rotation of the reel 70. The greater the resistance, the more likely the carrier tape 72 is to break when the gripping mechanism 83 moves.

[0086] Therefore, the reel support section 81 is good at setting the amount of rotation of the reel 70 in accordance with the amount of movement of the gripping mechanism 83 so that the carrier tape 72 does not break when the gripping mechanism 83 moves. For example, in this embodiment, the gripping mechanism 83 is equipped with a first claw portion 83a1. The tape peeling device 80 is equipped with a first dog 85a and a first sensor 85b. In this case, the reel support section 81 estimates the diameter of the spiral tape 73 based on the position of the first claw portion 83a1 when the first sensor 85b detects that the first claw portion 83a1 has reached the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73, and sets the amount of rotation of the reel 70 based on the estimated diameter of the spiral tape 73.

[0087] Specifically, the drive unit 84a of the separation mechanism 84 is equipped with a position detector, such as an encoder. The position detector can detect the distance between the center position of the reel 70 supported by the reel support unit 81 and the position of the first claw unit 83a1 when the first sensor 85b detects that the first claw unit 83a1 has reached the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73. This distance corresponds to the radius of the spiral tape 73. Therefore, the reel support unit 81 can estimate the diameter of the spiral tape 73 based on the distance detected by the position detector.

[0088] The reel support unit 81 sets the rotation amount of the reel 70 based on the estimated diameter of the spiral tape 73. Specifically, the reel support unit 81 calculates the length (circumference) of the outer circumference 73a of the spiral tape 73 from the diameter of the spiral tape 73. The length of the outer circumference 73a is the value obtained by multiplying the diameter of the spiral tape 73 by pi. This allows the reel support unit 81 to recognize the amount of carrier tape 72 pulled out per unit rotation of the reel 70. The reel support unit 81 obtains the amount of carrier tape 72 pulled out from the amount of movement of the gripping mechanism 83 and sets the rotation amount of the reel 70 in accordance with the amount of carrier tape 72 pulled out. If it is possible to disconnect the drive shaft of the drive unit 81c of the reel support unit 81, the drive shaft of the drive unit 81c may be disconnected.

[0089] 2. Tape peeling device 80 and tape loading device 100 The tape peeling device 80 can be installed at any location inside or outside the setup device 10. For example, the tape peeling device 80 can be installed near the tape loading mechanism 23 and the reel transfer mechanism 40 (e.g., in the mounting area 22d). The placement of the reel 70 onto the mounting section 81a of the reel support section 81 may be performed by an operator or by the reel transfer mechanism 40, etc. Furthermore, the reel 70 from which the fixed tape 74 has been peeled off by the tape peeling device 80 may be attached to the feeder 60 by an operator or by the tape loading device 100.

[0090] The tape loading device 100 comprises a tape peeling device 80 and a loading unit 90. The tape peeling device 80 may be any of the previously described forms. The loading unit 90 loads the carrier tape 72 of the spiral tape 73, from which the fixing tape 74 has been peeled off, into the feeder 60 that supplies the electronic components 91 to the sampling position 63. The loading unit 90 corresponds to the tape loading mechanism 23. In other words, the loading unit 90 may include a multi-joint arm 23a, a camera 23b, and fingers 23c.

[0091] For example, the loading unit 90 can load the carrier tape 72 into the feeder 60 by gripping the leading edge of the carrier tape 72, which is being pulled out from the spiral tape 73 from which the fixing tape 74 has been peeled off, using the fingers 23c. The reel mounting mechanism 22 can change the horizontal position of the reel 70 from which the fixing tape 74 has been peeled off to a vertical position and attach the reel 70 to the feeder 60 at the work position. Furthermore, the tape loading device 100 may include various configurations as previously described for the setup device 10.

[0092] 3. Variant The detection unit 85 only needs to be able to detect the non-adhesive portion 74b and can take various forms. For example, the detection unit 85 in this embodiment includes an outer peripheral detection unit 85s, which is a contact-type detection unit that detects the outer peripheral portion 73a of the spiral tape 73 by bringing a gripping mechanism 83 capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion 74b into contact with the outer peripheral portion 73a of the spiral tape 73. However, the detection unit 85 may also be a non-contact type detection unit that detects the non-adhesive portion 74b without bringing the gripping mechanism 83 into contact with the outer peripheral portion 73a of the spiral tape 73. For example, the detection unit 85 can also detect the non-adhesive portion 74b based on an image captured by an imaging device of the outer peripheral portion 73a of the spiral tape 73. Alternatively, the outer peripheral detection unit 85s can also detect the outer peripheral portion 73a of the spiral tape 73 using a non-contact distance measuring sensor such as a laser displacement meter.

[0093] 4. An example of the effects of the embodiment The tape peeling device 80 can peel off the fixing tape 74 from the reel 70. The tape loading device 100 also includes the tape peeling device 80. Therefore, what is described above regarding the tape peeling device 80 also applies to the tape loading device 100. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0094] 60: Feeder, 63: Sampling location, 70: Reel, 72: Carrier tape, 72a: Base tape, 72b: Cover tape, 72b1: Tip, 72d: housing section, 73: spiral tape, 73a: outer periphery, 74: Fixing tape, 74a: Adhesive part, 74b: Non-adhesive part, 80: Tape peeling device, 81: Reel support part, 82: Peeling part, 83: Gripping mechanism, 83a: First grasping mechanism, 83a1: First claw part, 83b: second gripping mechanism, 83b1: second claw part, 83b2: presser part, 84: Separation mechanism, 85: Detection unit, 85a: First dog, 85b: First sensor, 85c: Second dock, 85d: Second sensor, 85s: Peripheral detection unit, 90: Loading unit, 100: Tape loading device, 91: Electronic components.

Claims

1. A reel support portion that rotatably supports a reel, wherein a carrier tape is wound in a spiral shape around a base tape having a housing portion for housing electronic components, and a cover tape that closes the housing portion is attached to the carrier tape, and the outer circumference of the spiral tape and the tip of the cover tape are fixed by a fixing tape, A peeling section for peeling off the fixing tape from the reel supported by the reel support section, Equipped with, The peeling section includes a separation mechanism for separating the fixing tape from the cover tape. The reel support portion includes a drive unit for rotating the reel, and the tape peeling device detaches the reel from the drive shaft of the drive unit when the separation mechanism separates the fixing tape from the cover tape.

2. A reel support portion that supports a reel, wherein a carrier tape is wound in a spiral shape around a base tape having a housing portion for housing electronic components, and a cover tape that closes the housing portion is attached to the carrier tape, and the outer circumference of the spiral tape and the tip of the cover tape are fixed by a fixing tape, A peeling section for peeling off the fixing tape from the reel supported by the reel support section, An outer circumference detection unit for detecting the outer circumference of the spiral tape, Equipped with, The peeled portion is, A gripping mechanism capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion of the fixing tape, which is located at the tip end of the fixing tape and is not provided with adhesive for fixing the fixing tape and the outer circumference of the spiral tape, A moving body that supports the gripping mechanism and moves in a direction approaching or away from the outer periphery of the spiral tape, Equipped with, The gripping mechanism moves together with the moving body toward the outer circumference of the spiral tape, and after reaching the outer circumference of the spiral tape, when the moving body moves further toward the spiral tape, it is displaced relative to the moving body. The outer periphery detection unit is a tape peeling device that detects the outer periphery of the spiral tape by detecting that the gripping mechanism has been displaced relative to the moving body by bringing the gripping mechanism into contact with the outer periphery of the spiral tape.

3. A reel support portion that supports a reel, wherein a carrier tape is wound in a spiral shape around a base tape having a housing portion for housing electronic components, and a cover tape that closes the housing portion is attached to the carrier tape, and the outer circumference of the spiral tape and the tip of the cover tape are fixed by a fixing tape, A peeling section for peeling off the fixing tape from the reel supported by the reel support section, Equipped with, The release portion includes a gripping mechanism capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion of the fixing tape, which is the tip end portion of the fixing tape and the outer circumference of the spiral tape, where no adhesive is provided to fix the fixing tape and the outer circumference of the spiral tape. The gripping mechanism is, A first gripping mechanism having a first claw portion that can enter between the outer circumference and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, A second gripping mechanism that grips the non-adhesive portion in cooperation with the first gripping mechanism, Equipped with, The second gripping mechanism is, With the first claw portion inserted between the outer circumference and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, the second claw portion places the non-adhesive portion on the first claw portion, With the non-adhesive portion resting on the first claw portion by the second claw portion, a pressing portion presses down on the non-adhesive portion, A tape peeling device equipped with the following features.

4. A reel support portion that supports a reel, wherein a carrier tape is wound in a spiral shape around a base tape having a housing portion for housing electronic components, and a cover tape that closes the housing portion is attached to the carrier tape, and the outer circumference of the spiral tape and the tip of the cover tape are fixed by a fixing tape, A peeling section for peeling off the fixing tape from the reel supported by the reel support section, A detection unit for detecting a non-adhesive portion of the fixing tape, which is the tip end portion of the fixing tape and the outer circumference of the spiral tape, where no adhesive is provided to fix the fixing tape and the outer circumference of the spiral tape. Equipped with, The reel support portion rotatably supports the reel, The peeling portion comprises a gripping mechanism having a first claw portion that can enter between the outer circumference and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, The detection unit is The first claw portion moves toward the outer circumference of the spiral tape and displaces when it reaches the outer circumference of the spiral tape, A first sensor that detects when the displacement of the first dog causes the first claw portion to reach the outer circumference of the spiral tape, When the first claw reaches the outer circumference of the spiral tape, the reel is rotated by the reel support, and the first claw enters between the outer circumference and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, and when it reaches the adhesive portion of the fixing tape where the adhesive is provided, it displaces a second dog. A second sensor detects when the displacement of the second dog causes the first claw portion to reach the adhesive portion of the fixing tape, A tape peeling device equipped with the following features.

5. The tape peeling device according to claim 4, wherein the detection unit includes an outer circumference detection unit for detecting the outer circumference of the spiral tape, and the non-adhesive portion is detected based on the outer circumference of the spiral tape detected by the outer circumference detection unit.

6. The outer periphery detection unit detects the outer periphery of the spiral tape by bringing a gripping mechanism capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion into contact with the outer periphery of the spiral tape. The tape peeling device according to claim 5, wherein the detection unit detects the non-adhesive portion by relatively moving the gripping mechanism along the outer circumference of the spiral tape detected by the outer circumference detection unit.

7. A reel support portion that supports a reel, wherein a carrier tape is wound in a spiral shape around a base tape having a housing portion for housing electronic components, and a cover tape that closes the housing portion is attached to the carrier tape, and the outer circumference of the spiral tape and the tip of the cover tape are fixed by a fixing tape, A peeling section for peeling off the fixing tape from the reel supported by the reel support section, A tape peeling device comprising, The peeled portion is, A separation mechanism for separating the fixing tape from the cover tape, A gripping mechanism capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion of the fixing tape, which is located at the tip end of the fixing tape and is not provided with adhesive for fixing the fixing tape and the outer circumference of the spiral tape, Equipped with, The separation mechanism separates the fixing tape from the cover tape by moving the gripping mechanism in a direction away from the reel while the gripping mechanism is gripping the non-adhesive portion. The reel support portion rotatably supports the reel and sets the amount of rotation of the reel in accordance with the amount of movement of the gripping mechanism so that the carrier tape does not break when the gripping mechanism moves. The gripping mechanism includes a first claw portion that can enter between the outer circumference and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, The tape peeling device is The first claw portion moves toward the outer circumference of the spiral tape and displaces when it reaches the outer circumference of the spiral tape, A first sensor that detects when the displacement of the first dog causes the first claw portion to reach the outer circumference of the spiral tape, Equipped with, The tape peeling device includes a reel support portion which estimates the diameter of the spiral tape based on the position of the first claw portion when the first sensor detects that the first claw portion has reached the outer circumference of the spiral tape, and sets the amount of rotation of the reel based on the estimated diameter of the spiral tape.

8. A tape peeling device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, A feeder that supplies the electronic components to the sampling position includes a loading section for loading the carrier tape of the spiral-shaped tape from which the fixing tape has been peeled off, A tape loading device equipped with the following:

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