Fastening tape peeling device

Abstract

This fastening tape peeling device comprises a supporting mechanism, a parting mechanism, a grip mechanism, and a separating mechanism. The supporting mechanism rotatably supports a reel in which the outer circumferential part of spiral tape that is spirally wound carrier tape and the distal end of cover tape are fastened together via fastening tape. The parting mechanism uses air to separate, from the outer circumferential part of the spiral tape, a non-adhesive portion which is at the distal end side of the fastening tape of the reel supported by the supporting mechanism and in which an adhesive for fastening the fastening tape and the outer circumferential part of the spiral tape together is not provided. The gripping mechanism grips the non-adhesive portion separated by the parting mechanism from the outer circumferential part of the spiral tape. The separating mechanism moves the gripping mechanism in a direction away from the reel while the gripping mechanism grips the non-adhesive portion, thereby separating the fastening tape from the cover tape.

Description

Fixed tape peeling device

[0001] This specification discloses a technique related to a fixed tape peeling device.

[0002] The pre-used component tape recognition unit described in Patent Document 1 processes the image of the component reel to recognize the leading edge of the pre-used tape stored on the component reel. The component tape setting processing unit described in Patent Document 1 controls the robot unit and the pre-used tape holding tool based on the recognition result of the pre-used component tape recognition unit to hold the leading edge of the pre-used tape. Specifically, the pre-used tape holding unit holds the leading edge of the pre-used tape by clamping it with a clip.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-204858

[0004] The carrier tape is spirally wound around the reel. The leading end of the carrier tape can be fixed to the outer periphery of the spirally wound tape by a fixing tape. When setting a reel with the leading end of the carrier tape fixed by the fixing tape in a feeder, the fixing tape needs to be peeled off. If an operator peels off the fixing tape, the worker's workload increases.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, the present specification discloses a fixed tape peeling device capable of peeling off a fixed tape from a reel.

[0006] This specification discloses a fixed tape peeling device including a support mechanism, a separation mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a separation mechanism. The support mechanism rotatably supports a reel on which a spiral tape is wound, the outer periphery of which is secured by a fixed tape. The spiral tape is made of a base tape having a housing portion for accommodating a component, and a carrier tape, the base tape having a cover tape affixed to the housing portion, and the outer periphery of the cover tape is secured by the fixed tape. The separation mechanism uses air to separate a non-adhesive portion, which is located at the tip side of the fixed tape on the reel supported by the support mechanism and does not have an adhesive that secures the fixed tape to the outer periphery of the spiral tape, from the outer periphery of the spiral tape. The gripping mechanism grips the non-adhesive portion separated from the outer periphery of the spiral tape by the separation mechanism. The separation mechanism separates the fixed tape from the cover tape by moving the gripping mechanism in a direction away from the reel while the gripping mechanism grips the non-adhesive portion, thereby separating the fixed tape from the cover tape.

[0007] This specification discloses the technical idea of ​​changing "the fixed tape peeling device according to claim 1" to "the fixed tape peeling device according to any one of claims 1 to 7" in claim 8 of the claims originally attached to the application (hereinafter referred to as "original claims"). Also, this specification discloses the technical idea of ​​changing "the fixed tape peeling device according to claim 1" to "the fixed tape peeling device according to any one of claims 1 to 10" in claim 11 of the original claims.

[0008] According to the above-described fixing tape peeling device, the non-adhesive portion is separated from the outer periphery of the spirally wound tape using air, and the separated non-adhesive portion is gripped to peel off the fixing tape.

[0009] 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a setup device. FIG. 11 is a plan view of the setup device of FIG. 1. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a feeder equipped in a feeder holding section. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing an example of a carrier tape. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the carrier tape of FIG. 4. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure by the setup device. FIG. 16 is a schematic view showing an example of a tip portion of a carrier tape. FIG. 17 is a plan view showing an example of a fixed tape separating device. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure by the fixed tape separating device. FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing an example of a support mechanism. FIG. 11 is a side view of the support mechanism of FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an example of a back surface of a reel. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing an example of a state in which a non-adhesive portion of a fixed tape is gripped in the fixed tape separating device of FIG. 8. FIG. 14 is a plan view showing another example of a fixed tape separating device.

[0010] 1. Embodiment 1-1. Configuration Example of Setup Apparatus 10 The fixed tape peeling device 80 can be applied to, for example, the setup apparatus 10. The setup apparatus 10 sets the reel 70 in the feeder 60 so that components 91 can be supplied from the feeder 60. The setup apparatus 10 can take various forms as long as it can set the reel 70 in the feeder 60.

[0011] 1 to 3, the setup apparatus 10 of this 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 ease of explanation, in these figures, the direction in which the feeder 60 and the reel 70 face each other when the reel 70 is attached to or detached from the feeder 60 is referred to as a first direction (arrow X direction). In addition, within the first direction (arrow X direction), the direction (side) from the feeder 60 toward the reel 70 is referred to as one end side of the first direction (arrow X1 direction), and the direction (side) from the reel 70 toward the feeder 60 is referred to as the other end side of the first direction (arrow X2 direction).

[0012] 3, the direction perpendicular to the first direction (arrow X direction) in the horizontal plane and the sliding direction of the feeder 60 in the slot 21b is defined as the second direction (arrow Y direction). In addition, within the second direction (arrow Y direction), the sliding direction (side) when the feeder 60 is removed is defined as one end side of the second direction (arrow Y1 direction), and the sliding direction (side) when the feeder 60 is attached is defined as the other end side of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction).

[0013] The reel attachment / detachment unit 20 has various components assembled inside the first housing 11. The first housing 11 is a rectangular parallelepiped case with a portion open on the other end side in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) and one end side in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y1). The reel supply unit 30 is attached to one end side in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y1) of the reel attachment / detachment unit 20. The reel supply unit 30 is formed on a box-shaped base 12 smaller than the first housing 11. The reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on a plate seat 12b extending from the bottom of the base 12 to the other end side in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2). The feeder supply unit 50 is attached to the other end side in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) of the reel attachment / detachment unit 20. The feeder supply unit 50 has various components assembled inside a second housing 13 smaller than the first housing 11 and having a storage space 13a at its upper portion.

[0014] The reel attachment / detachment unit 20 includes a feeder holding unit 21, a reel attachment mechanism 22, a tape loading mechanism 23, and a reel removal mechanism 24. As shown in FIG. 2 , the feeder holding unit 21 is disposed inside the first housing 11 at the other end in the first direction (the direction of the arrow X2) and one end in the second direction (the direction of the arrow Y1). The feeder holding unit 21 holds the feeder 60 in a vertical position at the operation position. As shown in FIG. 3 , the feeder holding unit 21 includes a bottom plate 21 a, a slot 21 b, and a support plate 21 c. The slot 21 b is formed in the bottom plate 21 a as a groove extending along the second direction (the direction of the arrow Y). The feeder 60 is inserted into the slot 21 b from the one end in the second direction (the direction of the arrow Y1) toward the other end in the second direction (the direction of the arrow Y2) and held at the operation position. The support plate 21c is provided to stand up from the bottom plate 21a and contacts the side surface of the other end side in the first direction (the direction of the arrow X2) of the feeder 60 at the operation position. The support plate 21c supports the pressing load toward the other end side in the first direction (the direction of the arrow X2) that occurs when the reel 70 is attached to the feeder 60.

[0015] The feeder 60 is detachably mounted on a component mounting machine. As shown in FIG. 3 , the feeder 60 has a main body 71 to which a reel 70, around which a carrier tape 72 is wound, is attached. The feeder 60 transports the carrier tape 72 to supply components 91. Each reel 70 is provided with an identification code for identifying the reel 70. The feeder 60 is formed in a flat box shape. The feeder 60 includes a reel holding shaft 61 located approximately in the center as viewed in the first direction (arrow X direction). The reel holding shaft 61 protrudes from a side panel on the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) toward one end side 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 to detachably and rotatably hold the reel 70.

[0016] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the carrier tape 72 includes 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 sections 72d and a plurality of feed holes 72e. Each of the storage sections 72d accommodates a component 91. As shown in Figure 4, a predetermined number of storage sections 72d (e.g., three in this figure) from the leading end of the carrier tape 72 are empty storage sections 72d1 in which no component 91 is accommodated. The storage sections 72d are provided at a predetermined pitch in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72 in the center of the width direction of the base tape 72a.

[0017] Each of the multiple feed holes 72e is a through hole and is used when feeding the carrier tape 72 in the feed direction (the other end side of the second direction (direction of arrow Y2)). The multiple feed holes 72e are provided at a predetermined pitch interval in the longitudinal direction of the carrier tape 72, on one end side of the base tape 72a in the width direction. The cover tape 72b closes the storage section 72d of the base tape 72a. The cover tape 72b is attached to the upper surface of both ends of the base tape 72a in the width direction, for example, by adhesive 72f, thermocompression, etc. The bottom tape 72c is attached to the lower surface of the base tape 72a, for example, by adhesive 72f, thermocompression, etc., and prevents the components 91 stored in the storage section 72d from falling out.

[0018] The side plate 62 at one end of the feeder 60 in the first direction (the direction of arrow X1) has an open center to facilitate attachment and detachment of the reel 70. There are multiple types of reels 70 that differ in at least one of 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 that correspond to the multiple types of reels 70. The feeder 60 includes a pick-up position 63, a sprocket 64, and a tape peeling section.

[0019] The pick-up position 63 is located on the other end of the upper surface of the feeder 60 in the second direction (in the direction of arrow Y2), and the component mounting machine picks up the component 91 at the pick-up position 63. The sprocket 64 is rotatably located on one end of the second direction (in the direction of arrow Y1) relative to the pick-up 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 feed the carrier tape 72 at a constant pitch. The tape peeling unit peels the cover tape 72b from the base tape 72a just before the pick-up position 63, allowing the component 91 to be removed. After the carrier tape 72 passes the pick-up position 63, it is cut by a tape cutting device provided in the component mounting machine.

[0020] Each feeder 60 is assigned an identification code that identifies the feeder 60. A feeder control unit is also provided in the feeder 60. The feeder control unit stores the identification code of the feeder 60 and the identification code of the reel 70, and controls the component supply operation. When the feeder 60 is held in the feeder holding unit 21, the connectors of the feeder 60 and the reel 70 are mated, and the feeder control unit is connected to the setup device 10 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0021] The reel attachment mechanism 22 is provided on one end side of the feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (the direction of the arrow X1). The reel attachment mechanism 22 uses the reel transfer mechanism 40 to change the reel 70 from a horizontally positioned position to a vertically positioned position and attach the reel 70 to the feeder 60 at the operation position. The reel attachment mechanism 22 includes a pair of guide rails 22a, 22a, a movable table 22b, an attachment member 22c, a placement area 22d, and a temporary placement area 22e. Note that the reel attachment mechanism 22 may be configured such that the mechanism for changing the horizontally positioned reel 70 to a vertically positioned position and the mechanism for attaching the vertically positioned reel 70 to the feeder 60 are separate.

[0022] The pair of guide rails 22a, 22a extend in the first direction (arrow X direction) at approximately the center of the first housing 11 in the second direction (arrow Y direction) and are arranged parallel to and spaced apart from each other. The movable platform 22b extends in the second direction (arrow Y direction) and is provided so as to straddle the upper sides of the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the movable platform 22b moves along the pair of guide rails 22a, 22a, and reciprocates between a standby position provided at one end side in the first direction (arrow X1 direction) and the feeder holding unit 21 provided at the other end side in the first direction (arrow X2 direction).

[0023] The attachment member 22c is formed in a square rod shape and extends upward from the movable base 22b. The attachment member 22c faces the reel holding shaft 61 of the feeder 60 in the operation position. Specifically, the attachment member 22c is located a predetermined distance from the tip of the reel holding shaft 61 toward one end of the first direction (in the direction of arrow X1). The attachment member 22c swings around a swing shaft 22c1 provided on the movable base 22b between an upright position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and a horizontal position tilted toward the other end of the first direction (in the direction of arrow X2) (arrow SW1 in FIG. 1). A collection portion 22c2 is provided at the end of the attachment member 22c opposite the end on the swing shaft 22c1 side. The collection portion 22c2 detachably collects the reel 70. The collection section 22c2 may use a claw portion that is inserted into the center hole of the reel 70, a gripping mechanism that grips the periphery of the reel 70, or an adsorption mechanism that adsorbs the reel 70 using negative pressure.

[0024] The placement area 22d is provided on one end side of the pair of guide rails 22a in the first direction (the direction of arrow X1). The reel 70 to be attached is placed in a horizontal position in the placement area 22d. The temporary placement area 22e is provided on the other end side of the pair of guide rails 22a in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2) of the placement area 22d. When the reel attachment mechanism 22 changes the use order of the reels 70, the temporary placement area 22e temporarily places the reels 70 in a horizontal position, thereby changing the use order of the reels 70. The temporary placement area 22e has an area large enough to temporarily place multiple reels 70. The movable platform 22b and the attachment material 22c move above the placement area 22d and the temporary placement area 22e.

[0025] 2, the tape loading mechanism 23 is provided near the feeder holding unit 21. The tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 in the feeder 60 to prepare it for feeding. For example, an articulated robot may be used as the tape loading mechanism 23. The tape loading mechanism 23 of this embodiment includes an articulated arm 23a, a camera 23b, and a plurality of fingers 23c.

[0026] The articulated arm 23a is capable of performing movements such as arm rotation and bending, and is capable of adjusting the positions and orientations of the camera 23b and the multiple fingers 23c. The camera 23b is provided at the tip of the articulated arm 23a. The camera 23b captures images of the feeder 60 at the work execution position and detects the position and state of the reel 70 and carrier tape 72. The multiple fingers 23c are provided at the tip of the articulated arm 23a alongside the camera 23b. The multiple fingers 23c can grip and release the work object, as well as perform moving operations, twisting operations, and the like.

[0027] The fingers 23c load the carrier tape 72 so that the feed holes 72e at the tip of the carrier tape 72 engage with the sprocket 64, thereby enabling the carrier tape 72 to be fed. The fingers 23c rotate the reel 70 around the reel holding shaft 61 as needed, facilitating the loading operation of the carrier tape 72. During times when the tape loading mechanism 23 is not in operation, the articulated arm 23a is folded and takes a retracted position so as not to interfere with the attachment and detachment operation of the reel 70.

[0028] Reel removal mechanism 24 is provided at one end of feeder holding section 21 in the first direction (the direction of arrow X1), and is positioned above reel attachment mechanism 22. Reel removal mechanism 24 removes reel 70 from feeder 60 at the operation position. Reel removal mechanism 24 includes guide rails 24a, a movable table 24b, a removal member 24c, and a collection box 24d.

[0029] Guide rail 24a is provided near the ceiling of first housing 11 and is formed to extend in the second direction (arrow Y direction). Mobile platform 24b is formed to extend in the first direction (arrow X direction) and is provided below guide rail 24a. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, mobile platform 24b moves along guide rail 24a and reciprocates between a standby position provided at the other end of the second direction (arrow Y2 direction) and feeder holding unit 21.

[0030] The detachable member 24c is formed of a thick plate-like member that is longer than the movable platform 24b and is disposed below the movable platform 24b, extending in the first direction (arrow X direction). The detachable member 24c swings around a swing shaft 24c1 disposed at the other end of the movable platform 24b in the first direction (arrow X2 direction) between the horizontal position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and a vertical position in which it leans downward (arrow SW2 in FIG. 1). A collection unit 24c2 is disposed at the end of the detachable member 24c opposite the end on the swing shaft 24c1 side. The collection unit 24c2 detachably collects the reel 70. The collection method of the collection unit 24c2 may be the same as or different from that of the collection unit 22c2 of the reel attachment mechanism 22.

[0031] The collection box 24d is provided so as to be positioned below the detachable member 24c when the movable table 24b moves to the standby position. The collection box 24d collects the detached reels 70. The collection box 24d is formed in a box shape that opens upward. Therefore, the collection box 24d can collect the falling reels 70 when the collection portion 24c2 of the detachable member 24c releases the reels 70.

[0032] The reel supply unit 30 includes a detachable reel holder 31. A pair of guide plates 12a, 12a extending along the second direction (arrow Y direction) are provided on one end side (arrow X1 direction) and the other end side (arrow X2 direction) of the upper surface of the base 12 in the first direction. The reel holder 31 is placed between the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a of the base 12. As shown in FIG. 2 , the pair of guide plates 12a, 12a have tapered opposing surfaces on the one end side (arrow Y1 direction) in the second direction, such that the distance between the pair of guide plates 12a on the one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction) is longer than the distance between the pair of guide plates on the other end side in the second direction (arrow Y2 direction). This facilitates the operation of inserting the reel holder 31 toward the base 12 from the one end side in the second direction (arrow Y1 direction).

[0033] The reel holding unit 31 holds multiple reels 70 stacked sideways. The reels 70 are not limited to unused reels, but may also be used reels whose carrier tape 72 has been partially used. The reel holding unit 31 includes a horizontally disposed, disk-shaped holding plate 31a and a round, rod-shaped holding shaft 31b extending upward from the center of the holding plate 31a and penetrating the center holes of the reels 70. Therefore, even if reels 70 differ in at least one of diameter and width dimensions, the reel holding unit 31 can hold multiple reels 70 with the holding shaft 31b penetrating the center holes of the multiple reels 70, facilitating removal of the reels 70. An identification code 31c is attached to the top surface of the holding plate 31a. The identification code 31c includes information identifying the reel holding unit 31.

[0034] For example, a worker procures multiple reels 70 based on the work instruction data and performs a stacking operation of stacking the multiple reels 70 on the reel holding unit 31. The work instruction data specifies the work content of the setup operation to be performed by the setup device 10. In other words, the work instruction data associates type information of the multiple reels 70 required as the production of board products by the component mounting machine progresses with type information of the multiple feeders 60 applicable to the reels 70. Note that the multiple reels 70 can also be transported using a known automated guided vehicle or the like.

[0035] The reel transfer mechanism 40 is provided on a plate seat 12b extending from the bottom of the base 12 toward the other end in the first direction (the direction of arrow X2). The reel transfer mechanism 40 includes a support 41, an arm 42, and a collection unit 43. The support 41 stands upright vertically at the other end in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y2) of the plate seat 12b. The arm 42 is provided so as to be able to move up and down relative to the support 41. Furthermore, the arm 42 is provided so as to be able to rotate in a horizontal plane around a rotation axis 44 adjacent to the support 41.

[0036] The collection unit 43 is provided so as to be extendable and retractable relative to the arm 42. The collection unit 43 detachably collects the reel 70. The collection method of the collection unit 43 may be the same as or different from that of the collection unit 22c2 of the reel attachment mechanism 22 and the collection unit 24c2 of the reel detachment mechanism 24. The collection 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 top reel 70.

[0037] The reel transfer mechanism 40 functions as part of the reel attachment mechanism 22. Specifically, the reel transfer mechanism 40 removes the reel 70 from the reel holding unit 31 by driving the arm 42 and the collection unit 43. Furthermore, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the removed reel 70 in a horizontal position in the placement area 22d or the temporary placement area 22e by driving the arm 42 and the collection unit 43. The reel transfer mechanism 40 uses the multiple reels 70 stacked in the reel holding unit 31 in order, starting from the top.

[0038] The feeder supply unit 50 includes a detachable feeder housing unit 51 and a feeder conveying unit 52. As shown in Fig. 2, the storage space 13a in the upper part of the second housing 13 is open at one end in the second direction (the direction of the arrow Y1), and can store multiple (e.g., two in the figure) feeder housing units 51 lined up along the first direction (the direction of the arrow X). As shown in Fig. 1, the bottom surface partitioning the storage space 13a is provided with multiple roller conveyors 13b extending along the first direction (the direction of the arrow X), facilitating the operation of storing the feeder housing units 51.

[0039] The feeder housing section 51 is formed in a box shape with one end in the second direction (the direction of the arrow Y1) open. A plurality of slots having the same shape as the slots 21b of the feeder holding section 21 are formed in the bottom surface of the feeder housing section 51. The feeder housing section 51 can accommodate a plurality of feeders 60 arranged vertically along the first direction (the direction of the arrow X). When the plurality of feeders 60 are accommodated in the feeder housing section 51 and the feeder housing section 51 is properly accommodated in the accommodation space 13a, the connectors of the feeders 60 and the feeder housing section 51 are fitted together, and the plurality of feeder control units are connected to the setup device 10 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0040] Each feeder housing unit 51 is assigned an identification code that identifies it. For example, a worker procures multiple feeders 60 to be used based on the work instruction data and performs the housing work of housing the feeder housing units 51. The number of feeder housing units 51 that can be housed in the housing space 13a may be one, or may be three or more. Furthermore, a known unmanned guided vehicle or the like may be used to transport the multiple feeders 60.

[0041] A guide rail 13c is provided at the bottom of one end in the second direction (in the direction of arrow Y1) of storage space 13a of second housing 13. Guide rail 13c is provided across substantially the entire storage space 13a in the first direction (in the direction of arrow X), and is provided so as to extend to one end in the second direction (in the direction of arrow Y1) of feeder holding unit 21. In addition, a feeder conveying unit 52 is provided on guide rail 13c. Feeder conveying unit 52 moves along guide rail 13c, reciprocating between feeder accommodating unit 51 and feeder holding unit 21.

[0042] The feeder conveying unit 52 is formed in a box shape with an opening at the other end in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y2). The feeder conveying unit 52 includes a built-in space that temporarily houses the feeder 60 and a feeder operation mechanism that loads or unloads the feeder 60 into or from the built-in space via the opening. Therefore, the feeder conveying unit 52 can load or unload the feeder 60 from the feeder storage unit 51 and the feeder holding unit 21. An openable safety fence is provided at one end of the reel supplying unit 30 and the feeder supplying unit 50 in the second direction (the direction of arrow Y1), preventing workers from approaching the reel supplying unit 30 and the feeder supplying unit 50.

[0043] 1-2. Example of Control 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 in the reel holding unit 31 (step S1 shown in FIG. 6). The feeder transport unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder storage unit 51 and stores it therein, then moves to the feeder holding unit 21 and inserts the stored feeder 60 into the feeder holding unit 21. As a result, the feeder 60 is held in the operation position, and the identification code of the feeder 60 is read.

[0044] 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 placement 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 a first series of control shown in steps S2 to S5 and a second series of control shown in steps S11 to S14 in parallel.

[0045] In the first series of control, the setup device 10 checks the status of the reel 70 based on the read identification code of the feeder 60 or the reel 70 and changes the control depending on the status of the reel 70 (step S2). Specifically, if the feeder 60 has previously been used in a component mounting machine, the feeder 60 may be equipped with a reel 70 in use, with the carrier tape 72 partially used. 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 prevent slack in the carrier tape 72 (step S3). At this time, the tape loading mechanism 23 can rewind the carrier tape 72 onto the reel 70 as needed. Thereafter, the tape loading mechanism 23 bends the articulated arm 23a to assume a retracted position.

[0046] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 removes the reel 70 from the feeder 60 (step S4). Specifically, the moving platform 24b moves from the standby position to the feeder holding unit 21. Then, when the detachable member 24c is swung from a horizontal position to a vertical position, the collecting unit 24c2 contacts the reel 70 and collects the reel 70. Next, when the detachable member 24c returns from the vertical position to a horizontal position, the collecting unit 24c2 removes 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 transmit the identification code of the removed reel 70 together with the identification code of the feeder 60 to the higher-level management device.

[0047] Next, the reel removal mechanism 24 retrieves the reel 70 (step S5). Specifically, first, the movable table 24b moves from the feeder holding unit 21 to a standby position. Then, the collection unit 24c2 releases the reel 70. As a result, the released reel 70 drops into the collection box 24d and is collected. Once the reel 70 has been collected, the first-line control enters a standby state until the second-line control is completed.

[0048] It is possible that the feeder 60 is equipped with a used reel 70 in which all of the carrier tape 72 has been used (step S2). In this case, the control shown in step S3 is omitted from the first-line control, and the controls shown in steps S4 and S5 are 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 from the first-line control.

[0049] In the second series of control, the reel transfer mechanism 40 uses the collection unit 43 to collect the top reel 70 from the reel holding unit 31 and place it in the placement area 22d (step S11). Then, the reel transfer mechanism 40 returns the collection unit 43 to above the reel holding unit 31. If an applicable feeder 60 does not exist, the reel transfer mechanism 40 places the reel 70 in the temporary placement area 22e.

[0050] Next, the reel attachment mechanism 22 changes the orientation of the reel 70 in the placement area 22d (step S12). Specifically, first, the attachment member 22c is shifted from an upright position to a horizontal position, and the collection unit 22c2 contacts the reel 70 to collect it. Then, the attachment member 22c is returned from a horizontal position to an upright position, and the collection unit 22c2 changes the reel 70 from a sideways position to a vertically placed position and holds it. When using the reel 70 in the temporary placement area 22e, the moving platform 22b moves a predetermined distance toward the other end of the first direction (in the direction of arrow X2) before the attachment member 22c shifts from an upright position to a horizontal position. The second-line control remains in a standby state until a termination condition indicating the completion of the first-line control in step S4 is met. This prevents interference between the reel attachment mechanism 22 and the reel removal mechanism 24.

[0051] When the above-mentioned termination conditions are met, the reel attachment mechanism 22 attaches the reel 70 to the feeder 60 (step S13). Specifically, while the collection unit 22c2 holds the reel 70 in a vertical position, the movable table 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. The movement of the movable table 22b can be performed simultaneously with the movement of the movable table 24b to the standby position.

[0052] When the attachment of the reel 70 is complete, 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 attached. Furthermore, the setup device 10 associates the identification code of the feeder 60 with the identification code of the reel 70 mounted on the feeder 60 and transmits them to a higher-level management device. The movable base 22b returns to the standby position. Next, the tape loading mechanism 23 loads the carrier tape 72 until the feed holes 72e of the carrier tape 72 engage with the teeth of the sprocket 64 (step S14).

[0053] When the first and second series of control are completed, the feeder transport unit 52 pulls out the feeder 60 from the feeder holding unit 21, stores it therein, moves to the feeder storage unit 51, and inserts the stored feeder 60 into the feeder storage 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 is complete (step S7). If the setup work for all feeders 60 is complete (Yes in step S7), the control by the setup device 10 temporarily ends. If the setup work for all feeders 60 is not complete (No in step S7), the control by the setup device 10 returns to the control shown in step S1, and the previously described control is repeated until the setup work for all feeders 60 is complete.

[0054] When the control by the setup device 10 is completed, for example, an operator transports the feeder housing unit 51 housing the set-up feeder 60 to the component mounting machine and performs setup change of the feeder 60. If a reel 70 is placed in the temporary storage area 22e, the operator can place a feeder 60 applicable to the reel 70 in the feeder housing unit 51, and the reel 70 becomes usable. Furthermore, an unused reel 70 left in the temporary storage area 22e is returned to the reel holding unit 31 by the reel transfer mechanism 40 and collected by the operator. Furthermore, the above-mentioned transport work by the operator can be automated using a known automatic guided vehicle or the like.

[0055] 1-3. Configuration example of fixed tape peeling device 80 As shown in Fig. 3, a carrier tape 72 is spirally wound around a reel 70. As shown in Fig. 7, for example, the tip side of the carrier tape 72 of an unused reel 70 is formed so that a cover tape 72b protrudes from a base tape 72a. In addition, a tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b and an outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 are fixed by a fixing tape 74.

[0056] 7 is a schematic diagram of the reel 70 as viewed in the direction of the rotation axis, and for convenience of explanation, shows a state in which the fixing tape 74 has been peeled off from the outer periphery 73a of the spirally wound tape 73 and the leading end of the carrier tape 72 has been stretched. As described above, the carrier tape 72 of a reel 70 in use is fastened. In this case, the leading end of the carrier tape 72 can be fastened by the fixing tape 74, just like an unused reel 70.

[0057] When setting the reel 70, in which the leading end of the carrier tape 72 is fixed by the fixing tape 74, in the feeder 60, it is necessary to peel off the fixing tape 74. If an operator peels off the fixing tape 74, the number of steps required by the operator increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, a fixing tape peeling device 80 is provided. The fixing tape peeling device 80 peels off the fixing tape 74 from the reel 70.

[0058] Specifically, the fixed tape separating device 80 includes a support mechanism 81, a separation mechanism 82, a gripping mechanism 83, and a separation mechanism 84. The fixed tape separating device 80 may also include an outer periphery detection unit 85. As shown in FIG. 8 , the fixed tape separating device 80 of the embodiment includes the support mechanism 81, the separation mechanism 82, the gripping mechanism 83, the separation mechanism 84, and the outer periphery detection unit 85.

[0059] Furthermore, the fixed tape separating device 80 of the embodiment executes control in accordance with the flowchart shown in Fig. 9. The support mechanism 81 performs the process shown in step S21. The separation mechanism 82 performs the processes shown in steps S23 to S26. The gripping mechanism 83 performs the process shown in step S27. The separation mechanism 84 performs the process shown in step S28. The outer periphery detection unit 85 performs the process shown in step S22. The matters described in this specification can be selected and applied as appropriate. The matters described in this specification can also be combined as appropriate.

[0060] As described above, the carrier tape 72 has a base tape 72a provided with a storage section 72d for storing components 91, and a cover tape 72b that closes the storage section 72d attached to the base tape 72a. The support mechanism 81 rotatably supports the reel 70, on which the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 around which the carrier tape 72 is wound in a spiral shape and the tip end 72b1 of the cover tape 72b are fixed by the fixing tape 74 (step S21).

[0061] The support mechanism 81 may take various forms as long as it can rotatably support the reel 70. For example, as shown in Figures 10 and 11, the support mechanism 81 includes a mounting portion 81a, a plurality of (e.g., three) claw portions 81b, a drive portion 81c, and a reel detection portion 81d. The mounting portion 81a is formed in a disk shape with the same diameter as the reel 70, and the reel 70 is mounted on the mounting portion 81a.

[0062] A mount-side hole 81a1 is formed in the center of the mount 81a to allow multiple (three) claws 81b to protrude therethrough. The mount-side hole 81a1 is formed slightly larger than the reel-side hole 71a1 formed in the center of the main body 71 of the reel 70. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12, the reel-side hole 71a1 has multiple (e.g., three) grooves 71a2 formed in radial directions from the rotation axis of the reel 70 (the center of the main body 71).

[0063] The multiple (three) grooves 71a2 are arranged at equal intervals (in this case, at positions rotated 120 degrees) when viewed in the direction of the rotation axis of the reel 70. The multiple (three) claws 81b are provided to match the arrangement of the multiple (three) grooves 71a2. This allows the multiple (three) claws 81b to fit into the multiple (three) grooves 71a2 when the reel 70 is placed on the placement portion 81a.

[0064] The plurality of (three) claws 81b are connected to a drive shaft of the drive unit 81c. The drive unit 81c may take various forms as long as it can rotate the drive shaft. In the embodiment, a known belt drive device is used as the drive unit 81c. The drive unit 81c rotates the plurality of (three) claws 81b connected to the drive shaft by rotating the drive shaft. The rotation of the plurality of (three) claws 81b rotates the reel 70 placed on the placement portion 81a.

[0065] The reel detection unit 81d detects whether the reel 70 is properly placed on the mounting portion 81a. When the reel 70 is properly placed on the mounting portion 81a, the multiple (three) claws 81b fit into the multiple (three) grooves 71a2. Conversely, when the reel 70 is not properly placed on the mounting portion 81a, the fit is insufficient, causing the reel 70 to float up relative to the mounting portion 81a. The reel detection unit 81d can detect this floating up.

[0066] In the embodiment, the reel detection unit 81d includes a detection device located a predetermined distance above the height of the reel 70 properly placed on the placement unit 81a. For example, the detection device irradiates a detection light horizontally toward above the reel 70. When the reel 70 is properly placed on the placement unit 81a, the detection light is not blocked, and the reel detection unit 81d detects that the reel 70 is properly placed on the placement unit 81a (the reel is not floating up as described above). Conversely, when the reel 70 is not properly placed on the placement unit 81a, the detection light is blocked, and the reel detection unit 81d detects that the reel 70 is not properly placed on the placement unit 81a (the reel is floating up as described above). The reel detection unit 81d can also confirm the front or back of the reel 70 by reading an identification code attached to the reel 70.

[0067] If adhesive is applied over the entire surface of the fixing tape 74 that is fixed to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, it becomes difficult to peel the fixing tape 74. Therefore, as shown in Figure 7, the fixing tape 74 has an adhesive portion 74a and a non-adhesive portion 74b. The adhesive portion 74a refers to the portion where adhesive is applied. The adhesive is applied to the portion of the fixing tape 74 that is fixed to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, on the base end side of the fixing tape 74.

[0068] The adhesive portion 74a secures the tip portion 72b1 of the cover tape 72b to the fixing tape 74. The adhesive portion 74a also secures the fixing tape 74 to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. The non-adhesive portion 74b is a portion on the tip side of the fixing tape 74 where no adhesive is provided to secure the fixing tape 74 to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. Because no adhesive is provided on the non-adhesive portion 74b, it is not secured to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 and can be grasped.

[0069] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8 , it is assumed that the non-adhesive portion 74 b is gripped by a gripping mechanism 83. The gripping mechanism 83 may take various forms as long as it is capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion 74 b. For example, the gripping mechanism 83 of the embodiment includes a first claw portion 83 a and a second claw portion 83 b. The first claw portion 83 a is a claw-shaped portion that can enter between the outer periphery 73 a of the spirally wound tape 73 and the non-adhesive portion 74 b. The second claw portion 83 b is a claw-shaped portion that can sandwich the non-adhesive portion 74 b between the first claw portion 83 a and the second claw portion 83 b. The first claw portion 83 a can move toward or away from the second claw portion 83 b. When the first claw portion 83 a is closest to the second claw portion 83 b, it can sandwich the non-adhesive portion 74 b between the second claw portion 83 b and the first claw portion 83 a.

[0070] When the gripping mechanism 83 grips the non-adhesive portion 74b, the second claw 83b must be positioned near the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, and the fixed tape separating device 80 must detect the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. However, the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 has a step corresponding to the thickness of the carrier tape 72, which may result in erroneous detection of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. Furthermore, when the reel 70 rotates with the second claw 83b pressing the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 toward the center of the reel 70, the pressure from the second claw 83b may cause the carrier tape 72 at the outer periphery 73a to tilt.

[0071] For example, tilting of the carrier tape 72 is likely to occur in an embossed carrier tape 72 in which the base tape 72a to which the cover tape 72b is attached has a protruding storage portion 72d. When the carrier tape 72 tilts, the second claw 83b can move further toward the center of the reel 70 from its original position on the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, which may result in false detection of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. Furthermore, when detecting the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 using a height sensor that uses a laser beam, for example, false detection of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 may occur depending on the type of carrier tape 72. For example, a transparent carrier tape 72 is more transparent to the laser beam than a white or black carrier tape 72, which may result in false detection of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73.

[0072] Therefore, the fixed tape peeling device 80 is equipped with a separation mechanism 82. The separation mechanism 82 separates the non-adhesive portion 74b of the fixed tape 74 from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 by using air. The gripping mechanism 83 then grips the non-adhesive portion 74b that has been separated from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 by the separation mechanism 82. The separation mechanism 82 may take various forms as long as it can separate the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 by using air. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , the separation mechanism 82 can separate the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 by using negative pressure air to adsorb the non-adhesive portion 74b.

[0073] For example, the separation mechanism 82 includes an air generator 82a, a negative pressure supply unit 82b, and a suction port 82c. The air generator 82a is an air source that generates negative pressure air, positive pressure air, etc. The negative pressure supply unit 82b supplies the negative pressure air generated by the air generator 82a to the suction port 82c. For example, the negative pressure supply unit 82b includes an air pipe that connects the air generator 82a to the suction port 82c via a branching unit 82b1, and can supply negative pressure air from the air generator 82a to the suction port 82c. The suction port 82c is a portion that can suction the non-adhesive portion 74b with negative pressure air. The suction port 82c can be provided in any member as long as it can suction the non-adhesive portion 74b.

[0074] The gripping mechanism 83 of the embodiment includes a first claw 83a and a second claw 83b. Because the gripping mechanism 83 of the embodiment is a clamping mechanism in which the first claw 83a moves relative to the second claw 83b, the suction port 82c of the embodiment is provided on the fixed second claw 83b. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 13 , the suction port 82c is provided on a contact surface 83b1 of the second claw 83b that contacts the non-adhesive portion 74b when the non-adhesive portion 74b is clamped between the first claw 83a and the second claw 83b. The contact surface 83b1 is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the movement direction of the gripping mechanism 83 (the left-right direction in the drawing) to facilitate clamping of the non-adhesive portion 74b. At least one suction port 82c can be provided on the contact surface 83b1, and multiple suction ports 82c can be provided along the contact surface 83b1, for example.

[0075] As described above, there is a possibility of erroneous detection of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 when the reel 70 is rotated with the second claw 83b pressing the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 toward the center of the reel 70. Therefore, the spacing mechanism 82 may rotate the reel 70 using the support mechanism 81 while supplying negative pressure air from the suction port 82c with the suction port 82c spaced a predetermined distance from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, thereby causing the suction port 82c to suction the non-adhesive portion 74b.

[0076] For example, the fixed tape separating device 80 may include an outer periphery detection unit 85. The outer periphery detection unit 85 detects an arrival completion state in which the second claw 83b has reached the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 (step S22). The outer periphery detection unit 85 may take various forms as long as it can detect the arrival completion state. As shown in FIG. 8 , for example, the outer periphery detection unit 85 of this embodiment includes a dog 85a and an arrival sensor 85b. The dog 85a is displaced when the second claw 83b moves toward the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 and reaches the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. The arrival sensor 85b detects the arrival completion state in which the second claw 83b has reached the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 based on the displacement of the dog 85a.

[0077] For example, the outer periphery detection unit 85 uses the separation mechanism 84, which will be described later, to move the gripping mechanism 83 toward the reel 70. As shown in Figure 8, the gripping mechanism 83 is supported by a moving body 84a of the separation mechanism 84 via an elastic member 84b. The elastic member 84b is formed, for example, by a spring. When the gripping mechanism 83 moves together with the moving body 84a toward the outer periphery 73a of the spirally wound tape 73, the second claw 83b of the gripping mechanism 83 reaches the outer periphery 73a of the spirally wound tape 73, and the moving body 84a moves further, the gripping mechanism 83 is displaced relative to the moving body 84a.

[0078] More specifically, after the second claw portion 83b reaches the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, when the movable body 84a further moves toward the spiral tape 73, the elastic member 84b contracts against the elastic force, and the gripping mechanism 83 is displaced relative to the movable body 84a. When the elastic member 84b contracts, the reach sensor 85b provided on the gripping mechanism 83 side moves toward the dog 85a provided on the movable body 84a side, and the detection light of the reach sensor 85b is blocked. This allows the outer periphery detection unit 85 to detect the complete reach state in which the second claw portion 83b has reached the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73.

[0079] The separation mechanism 84 moves the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction toward the reel 70, and when the arrival sensor 85b detects the arrival completion state, moves the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction away from the reel 70 to move the suction port 82c a predetermined distance away from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 (step S23). Similar to the case of moving the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction toward the reel 70, the separation mechanism 84 can move the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction away from the reel 70 by moving the movable body 84a in a direction away from the reel 70.

[0080] The predetermined distance is not limited as long as it is a distance at which the suction ports 82c can suction the non-adhesive portion 74b without interfering with the second claws 83b when the reel 70 is rotated by the support mechanism 81. For example, as described above, the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 has a step equal to the thickness of the carrier tape 72. Therefore, the predetermined distance can be set to a distance that is at least greater than the thickness of the carrier tape 72 and that is away from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73.

[0081] With the suction ports 82c spaced a predetermined distance from the outer periphery 73a of the spirally wound tape 73, the spacing mechanism 82 rotates the reel 70 using the support mechanism 81 while supplying negative pressure air through the suction ports 82c, causing the suction ports 82c to suction the non-adhesive portions 74b (steps S24 and S25). In the example of the reel 70 shown in FIG. 8 , the support mechanism 81 rotates the reel 70 counterclockwise when viewed from above on the page. This brings the non-adhesive portions 74b closer to the suction ports 82c, allowing the suction ports 82c to suction the non-adhesive portions 74b.

[0082] When the suction port 82c adsorbs the non-adhesive portion 74b, rotation of the reel 70 must be stopped. The separation mechanism 82 of this embodiment includes an adsorption detection unit 82k that detects the adsorption completion state in which the non-adhesive portion 74b is adsorbed by the suction port 82c. The adsorption detection unit 82k may take various forms as long as it can detect the adsorption completion state. For example, when the suction port 82c adsorbs the non-adhesive portion 74b, the pressure of the negative pressure air increases rapidly. Furthermore, when the suction port 82c adsorbs the non-adhesive portion 74b, the flow rate of the negative pressure air decreases rapidly. Therefore, the adsorption detection unit 82k can detect the adsorption completion state using a pressure sensor that detects the pressure of the negative pressure air or a flow rate sensor that detects the flow rate of the negative pressure air.

[0083] Specifically, the suction detection unit 82k can detect the suction completion state when the pressure of the negative pressure air exceeds a predetermined threshold or when the flow rate of the negative pressure air falls below a predetermined threshold. The suction detection unit 82k can also detect the suction completion state when the change in the pressure or flow rate of the negative pressure air per unit time exceeds a predetermined threshold. As shown in FIG. 8 , the suction detection unit 82k of this embodiment detects the suction completion state using a pressure sensor that detects the pressure of the negative pressure air. Specifically, the suction detection unit 82k is connected to the branching device 82b1 of the negative pressure supply unit 82b and can detect the pressure of the negative pressure air flowing through the negative pressure supply unit 82b. When the suction completion state is detected by the suction detection unit 82k, the support mechanism 81 stops rotation of the reel 70 (step S26).

[0084] The gripping mechanism 83 grips the non-adhesive portion 74b separated from the outer circumferential portion 73a of the spirally wound tape 73 by the separating mechanism 82 (step S27). The gripping mechanism 83 may take various forms as long as it is capable of gripping the non-adhesive portion 74b. As described above, the gripping mechanism 83 of the embodiment includes a first claw portion 83a and a second claw portion 83b. As shown in FIG. 13 , the gripping mechanism 83 grips the non-adhesive portion 74b by sandwiching the non-adhesive portion 74b between the first claw portion 83a and the second claw portion 83b. Once the non-adhesive portion 74b is gripped by the gripping mechanism 83, the separating mechanism 82 stops the supply of negative pressure air.

[0085] 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 grips the non-adhesive portion 74b (step S28). Specifically, the separation mechanism 84 includes a drive unit. The drive unit may take various forms as long as it can move the gripping mechanism 83 as described above. For example, a known belt drive device may be used as the drive unit. The drive unit can move the gripping mechanism 83 as described above by moving the moving body 84a as described above.

[0086] Specifically, the drive unit can move the movable body 84a in a direction away from the reel 70 (to the right in FIG. 13 ) and move the gripping mechanism 83 in the same direction. This separates the fixing tape 74 from the cover tape 72b. The drive unit can also move the movable body 84a in a direction toward the reel 70 (to the left in FIG. 13 ) and move the gripping mechanism 83 in the same direction.

[0087] The support mechanism 81 rotatably supports the reel 70. When the reel 70 is placed on the placement portion 81a, the multiple (three) claws 81b fit into the multiple (three) grooves 71a2. The multiple (three) claws 81b are connected to the drive shaft of the drive portion 81c. Therefore, when the separation mechanism 84 moves the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction away from the reel 70, resistance to the rotation of the reel 70 may occur. The greater the resistance, the more likely the carrier tape 72 is to break when the gripping mechanism 83 moves.

[0088] Therefore, the support mechanism 81 may set the rotation amount of the reel 70 in accordance with the movement amount of the gripping mechanism 83 so that the carrier tape 72 does not break when the gripping mechanism 83, while gripping the non-adhesive portion 74b, is moved away from the reel 70 by the separation mechanism 84. For example, as described above, the gripping mechanism 83 in the embodiment includes a first claw portion 83a and a second claw portion 83b. The fixed tape separating device 80 also includes a dog 85a and an outer periphery detection unit 85 including an arrival sensor 85b. In this embodiment, the support mechanism 81 estimates the diameter of the spiral tape 73 based on the position of the second claw portion 83b when the arrival sensor 85b detects the arrival completion state, and sets the rotation amount of the reel 70 based on the estimated diameter of the spiral tape 73.

[0089] Specifically, the drive unit of the separation mechanism 84 includes 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 support mechanism 81 and the position of the second claw 83b when the arrival sensor 85b detects the arrival completion state. This distance corresponds to the radius of the spiral tape 73. Therefore, the support mechanism 81 can estimate the diameter of the spiral tape 73 based on the distance detected by the position detector.

[0090] The support mechanism 81 sets the rotation amount of the reel 70 based on the estimated diameter of the spiral tape 73. Specifically, the support mechanism 81 calculates the length (circumference) of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 from the diameter of the spiral tape 73. The length of the outer periphery 73a is calculated by multiplying the diameter of the spiral tape 73 by pi. This allows the support mechanism 81 to determine the amount of carrier tape 72 pulled out per unit rotation of the reel 70. The support mechanism 81 obtains the amount of carrier tape 72 pulled out from the movement amount of the gripping mechanism 83 and sets the rotation amount of the reel 70 based on the amount of carrier tape 72 pulled out. Note that if the drive shaft of the drive unit 81c of the support mechanism 81 can be disconnected, the drive shaft of the drive unit 81c may be disconnected.

[0091] 1-4. Other Configuration Examples of the Fixed Tape Peeling Device 80 The separating mechanism 82 can also separate the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spirally wound tape 73 by using positive pressure air to blow up the non-adhesive portion 74b. For example, as shown in FIG. 14 , the separating mechanism 82 can include an air generator 82a, a positive pressure supply unit 82p, and an outlet 82r. In this case, the air generator 82a generates positive pressure air. The air generator 82a can also supply positive pressure air from negative pressure air. The positive pressure supply unit 82p supplies the positive pressure air generated by the air generator 82a to the outlet 82r.

[0092] For example, the positive pressure supply unit 82p includes an air pipe that connects the air generator 82a to the outlet 82r via a branching device 82p1, and can supply positive pressure air from the air generator 82a to the outlet 82r. The outlet 82r is a portion that can discharge positive pressure air onto the non-adhesive portion 74b. The outlet 82r can be provided in any member as long as it can discharge positive pressure air onto the non-adhesive portion 74b.

[0093] In the above embodiment, the gripping mechanism 83 can also include a first claw 83a and a second claw 83b. As described above, the first claw 83a can enter between the outer periphery 73a and the non-adhesive portion 74b of the spirally wound tape 73. Therefore, the outlet 82r can be provided, for example, in the first claw 83a on the movable side. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 , the outlet 82r is provided in a portion 83a1 of the first claw 83a that can supply positive pressure air along the outer periphery 73a of the spirally wound tape 73. At least one outlet 82r can be provided in the portion 83a1, and multiple outlets 82r can also be provided in the portion 83a1.

[0094] One outlet 82r shown in FIG. 14 is provided in a portion 83a1 of the first claw 83a. Furthermore, the outlet 82r is configured such that the angle θ0 between the tangent TA0 of the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 at the boundary 74c between the adhesive portion 74a and the non-adhesive portion 74b shown in FIGS. 7 and 14 and the ejection direction VM0 of the positive pressure air is an acute angle less than 90 degrees. Therefore, the positive pressure air ejected from the outlet 82r can flow along the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 toward the non-adhesive portion 74b at the timing when the non-adhesive portion 74b is sandwiched between the first claw 83a and the second claw 83b. As a result, the non-adhesive portion 74b is blown up by the positive pressure air, separating the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73.

[0095] The separating mechanism 82 can separate the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 in the same manner as when negative pressure air is used to adsorb the non-adhesive portion 74b. Specifically, the separating mechanism 82 rotates the reel 70 by the support mechanism 81 while supplying positive pressure air from the discharge port 82r in a state where the discharge port 82r is spaced a predetermined distance from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, thereby separating the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73. The fixed tape separating device 80 can also include a dog 85a and an outer periphery detection unit 85 that includes an arrival sensor 85b. In this case, the separation mechanism 84 moves the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction toward the reel 70, and when the arrival sensor 85b detects that the arrival has been completed, it moves the gripping mechanism 83 in a direction away from the reel 70, thereby separating the discharge outlet 82r a predetermined distance from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73.

[0096] The gripping mechanism 83 can grip the non-adhesive portion 74b that has been separated from the outer periphery 73a of the spirally wound tape 73 by the separating mechanism 82. Furthermore, the support mechanism 81 can detect that the gripping mechanism 83 has gripped the non-adhesive portion 74b using various detection devices. For example, gripping of the non-adhesive portion 74b by the gripping mechanism 83 can be detected by image processing of an image captured by an imaging device. When the support mechanism 81 detects that the gripping mechanism 83 has gripped the non-adhesive portion 74b, it stops the rotation of the reel 70. Furthermore, the positive pressure supplier 82p stops the supply of positive pressure air. Then, the separation mechanism 84 can separate 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.

[0097] For example, static electricity or the like may cause the non-adhesive portion 74b to stick to the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73, making it difficult to separate the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 simply by using negative pressure air to attract the non-adhesive portion 74b. Furthermore, blowing the non-adhesive portion 74b up using positive pressure air may make it difficult for the gripping mechanism 83 to grip the non-adhesive portion 74b. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 , the separation mechanism 82 can separate the non-adhesive portion 74b from the outer periphery 73a of the spiral tape 73 by using positive pressure air to blow the non-adhesive portion 74b up and negative pressure air to attract the non-adhesive portion 74b. For example, in this embodiment, the support mechanism 81 can stop rotation of the reel 70 when the suction detection unit 82k detects a complete suction state. As such, the above embodiment is a combination of previously described embodiments, and the previously described features can be selected and applied as appropriate.

[0098] The fixed tape separating device 80 can be provided at any position inside or outside the setup apparatus 10. For example, the fixed tape separating device 80 can be provided near the tape loading mechanism 23 and the reel transfer mechanism 40 (for example, in the placement area 22d, etc.). Furthermore, the reel 70 may be placed on the placement section 81a of the support mechanism 81 by an operator, or by the reel transfer mechanism 40, etc. Furthermore, the reel 70 from which the fixed tape 74 has been separated by the fixed tape separating device 80 may be attached to the feeder 60 by an operator, or may be attached to the feeder 60 by the tape loading mechanism 23.

[0099] 2. Example of Effect of the Embodiment According to the fixed tape peeling device 80, the non-adhesive portion 74 b can be separated from the outer periphery 73 a of the spiral tape 73 using air, and the separated non-adhesive portion 74 b can be gripped to peel off the fixed tape 74.

[0100] 70: reel, 72: carrier tape, 72a: base tape, 72b: cover tape, 72b1: tip portion, 72d: storage portion, 73: spiral tape, 73a: outer periphery, 74: fixed tape, 74b: non-adhesive portion, 80: fixed tape peeling device, 81: support mechanism, 82: separation mechanism, 82c: suction port, 82k: suction detection portion, 82r: discharge port, 83: gripping mechanism, 83a: first claw portion, 83a1: portion, 83b: second claw portion, 83b1: contact surface, 84: separation mechanism, 85: outer periphery detection portion, 85a: dog, 85b: arrival sensor, 91: component.

Claims

1. A fixed tape peeling device comprising: a support mechanism for rotatably supporting a reel on which a carrier tape is spirally wound, the carrier tape having a base tape provided with a storage section for accommodating components and a cover tape affixed to the storage section, the outer periphery of the spiral tape and a tip end of the cover tape are fixed by a fixed tape; a separation mechanism for using air to separate a non-adhesive portion of the tip end side of the fixed tape of the reel supported by the support mechanism, the non-adhesive portion not having adhesive for fixing the fixed tape to the outer periphery of the spiral tape, from the outer periphery of the spiral tape; a gripping mechanism for gripping the non-adhesive portion separated from the outer periphery of the spiral tape by the separation mechanism; and a separation mechanism for separating the fixed 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.

2. The fixed tape peeling device according to claim 1, wherein the separating mechanism separates the non-adhesive portion from the outer periphery of the spirally wound tape by adsorbing the non-adhesive portion using negative pressure air.

3. The fixed tape peeling device of claim 2, wherein the spacing mechanism rotates the reel using the support mechanism while supplying negative pressure air from a suction port capable of suctioning the non-adhesive portion using the negative pressure air, with the suction port spaced a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the spirally wound tape, thereby causing the non-adhesive portion to be suctioned by the suction port.

4. A fixed tape peeling device as described in claim 3, wherein the gripping mechanism comprises a first claw portion capable of entering between the outer periphery and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, and a second claw portion capable of clamping the non-adhesive portion between the first claw portion and the second claw portion, and the suction port is provided on the contact surface of the second claw portion that comes into contact with the non-adhesive portion when the non-adhesive portion is clamped by the first claw portion and the second claw portion.

5. The fixed tape peeling device according to claim 4, further comprising an outer periphery detection unit including a dog which is displaced when the second claw portion moves toward the outer periphery of the spiral tape and reaches the outer periphery of the spiral tape, and an arrival sensor which detects an arrival completion state in which the second claw portion has reached the outer periphery of the spiral tape due to the displacement of the dog, and the separation mechanism moves the gripping mechanism in a direction toward the reel, and when the arrival completion state is detected by the arrival sensor, moves the gripping mechanism in a direction away from the reel to separate the suction port from the outer periphery of the spiral tape by the specified distance.

6. A fixed tape peeling device as described in any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the separation mechanism includes an adsorption detection unit that detects a suction completion state in which the non-adhesive portion is adsorbed to the suction port, and the support mechanism stops rotation of the reel when the suction completion state is detected by the adsorption detection unit.

7. The fixed tape peeling device according to claim 6, wherein said suction detection section detects said suction completion state using a pressure sensor that detects the pressure of said negative pressure air or a flow rate sensor that detects the flow rate of said negative pressure air.

8. The fixed tape peeling device according to claim 1, wherein said separation mechanism separates said non-adhesive portion from said outer periphery of said spirally wound tape by blowing said non-adhesive portion upward with positive pressure air.

9. A fixed tape peeling device as described in claim 8, wherein the separation mechanism rotates the reel using the support mechanism while supplying positive pressure air from an outlet capable of ejecting the positive pressure air onto the non-adhesive portion, with the outlet being spaced a predetermined distance from the outer periphery of the spiral tape, thereby separating the non-adhesive portion from the outer periphery of the spiral tape.

10. A fixed tape peeling device as described in claim 9, wherein the gripping mechanism comprises a first claw portion capable of entering between the outer periphery and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, and a second claw portion capable of clamping the non-adhesive portion between the first claw portion and the second claw portion, and the discharge outlet is provided at a portion of the first claw portion where the positive pressure air can be supplied along the outer periphery of the spiral tape.

11. A fixed tape peeling device as described in claim 1, wherein the support mechanism 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 is moved in a direction away from the reel by the separation mechanism while the gripping mechanism is gripping the non-adhesive portion.

12. The fixed tape peeling device according to claim 11, wherein the gripping mechanism comprises a first claw portion capable of entering between the outer periphery and the non-adhesive portion of the spiral tape, and a second claw portion capable of clamping the non-adhesive portion between the first claw portion and the first claw portion; the fixed tape peeling device comprises an outer periphery detection unit comprising: a dog that moves toward the outer periphery of the spiral tape and is displaced when the second claw portion reaches the outer periphery of the spiral tape, and a reach sensor that detects a reach-completed state in which the second claw portion has reached the outer periphery of the spiral tape due to the displacement of the dog; and the support mechanism estimates a diameter of the spiral tape based on the position of the second claw portion when the reach-completed state is detected by the reach sensor, and sets the amount of rotation of the reel based on the estimated diameter of the spiral tape.